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Bring immediate stay order on Gauhati HC ruling to escape embarrassment: Former CBI Director

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Talking about the Gauhati High Court ruling, Former CBI Director Joginder Singh said that the government should bring immediate stay on the order in order to escape embarrassment in front of visiting foreign delegates. Gauhati High Court passed an order that says that the Central Bureau of Investigation is 'unconstitutional' and does not have powers to investigate crimes. Singh also said that the CBI has no right under the law but the final ruling will be of the Supreme Court which had assigned the agency some major scam cases in the past. Nov 8, 2013
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Crores spent on Narendra Modi's rally to influence voters: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

Lucknow, Nov 08 (ANI): As the preparation for the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Bahraich is on full swing, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi said that the party is spending crores of rupees in order to lure crowd at the rally and to influence voters. Further, Joshi said that the opinion polls telecasted and shown are of no value and doesn't always say the truth. Nov 8, 2013
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JD (U) on CHOGM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): JD (U) leader Sabir Ali on Friday said that instead of not attending the CHOGM, the PM should put his point strongly during the meet at Colombo. Nov 8, 2013
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Jayalalitha declares world chess championship open

Chennai, Nov 08 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha declared the world chess championship open, setting the stage for a clash between chess titans. India's defending world champion, Vishwanathan Anand would take on the Norwegian Challenger Magnus Carlsen, from Saturday. This 12-match series was being organized by FIDE, the world chess federation. Jayalalitha said that an amount of 29 crore rupees has been allotted for the championship. The 43-year-old Indian chess ace, Anand, had dominated the sports and remained a world champion since 2007. 24-year-old Carlsen, on the other hand, was the youngest player to top the world rankings, when he was just 19. Nov 8, 2013
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Kuwait's PM on 4-day visit to India

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Initiating the very first visit by a Kuwaiti head of government in 10 years, the country's Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah arrived in New Delhi on a four-day state visit. The Kuwaiti prime minister was received at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed on Thursday. Jaber is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials and captains of the industry. The visit is first since the post of Crown Prince and prime minister was bifurcated in 2003. Nov 8, 2013
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Irom Sharmila faced death threats for relationship with foreigner

Imphal, Nov 08 (ANI): Just three days after the iron lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila's fast-unto-death entered its 14th year, the 41-year-old has hit out at people within her own organisation, the Just Peace Foundation, saying they threatened her with 'honour' killing over her relationship with a foreigner. Sharmila, on Thursday accused those close to her of sending her death threats and "acting like the Taliban" over her love for Desmond Cutinho, a social worker and journalist of British origin. Sharmila's relationship with Cutinho has been for at least three years. Nov 8, 2013
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Bangladesh opposition calls for dialogue over poll-time govt

Dhaka, Nov 08 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia said that a dialogue over demand of election-time government could not be held because of government's reluctance to engage in talks with the opposition. Addressing her supporters through video-conferencing on Thursday, Zia said that she hoped that the government rolls back its decision on forming an all-party election time government. She also appealed to her party activists and supporters for intensifying the anti-government movement. Nov 8, 2013
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Lost kingdom: Myanmar's forgotten royals

In a modest Yangon apartment, the granddaughter of Myanmar's last king, Princess Hteik Su Phaya Gyi, lives poor and unrecognised by her neighbours -- a far cry from the power and riches of her ancestors. Duration: 02:28 Nov 8, 2013
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Kerry heads to Geneva for Iran nucelar talks

Washington's top diplomat John Kerry took off for Geneva to join nuclear talks with Iran as Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu lashed out at the world powers' cautious rapprochement with Tehran. Duration: 01:05 Nov 8, 2013
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