Politics

AAP takes on media, targets survey agencies

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday defended party chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is at the centre of another controversy over his remark that he would send every compromised media person to jail if his party comes to power at the Centre. Party spokesperson Sanjay Singh called Narendra Modi's support by media, a paid promotion. He also added that a probe must be ordered into opinion polls conducted by media houses.

Mar 14, 2014

Congress in Chhattisgarh calls for shutdown to protest Maoist attack

Raipur, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress party, opposition in Chhattisgarh, called for a state-wide shutdown on Friday to protest the recent Maoist attack, which killed 16 security personnel involved in a mine clearing operation. As a mark of protest, the Congress members came out in droves in Raipur and tied black ribbons on the arms of people. Congress party member, Vikas Upadhyay, expressed grief over the killing of many security personnel, politicians and tribals.

Mar 14, 2014

Police Provides Tight Security to Pawan Kalyan's New Party 'Jana Sena' Launch

To control the berserk of the 'mega fans' of Pawan Kalyan, Hyderabad police has taken all precautionaly measures at the Novatel Hotel, Madhapur - the launch venue of the actor's new political party "Jana Sena" (people's army).

Mar 14, 2014

Israel launches retaliatory strikes in Gaza for a second night

A truce declared by Gaza militants appeared to be holding on Friday with the Israeli military reporting no fresh rocket fire during the night after two days of tit-for-tat violence. Duration: 00:45

Mar 14, 2014

Crimea prepares for vote on whether to join Russia

Crimea votes in a referendum on Sunday on whether to join Russia or have independence from Ukraine, a ballot that could reshape Russia's diplomatic relations with the rest of the world. Duration: 02:26

Mar 14, 2014

Malaysians pray for missing jet

Malaysians pray for the passengers of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight as the hunt for the plane spreads to the vast Indian Ocean. Duration: 00:36

Mar 14, 2014

French court delivers verdict in Rwandan genocide case

A French court is expected to deliver the much-anticipated verdict in the trial for complicity of genocide of Rwandan army captain Pascal Simbikangwa, the first of its kind in the country. Duration: 00:53

Mar 14, 2014

Swat's silk industry killed by Pakistan Taliban militancy

Five years after it collapsed under Taliban rule, the once-thriving silk industry in the Swat valley of northwest Pakistan is still in shreds, leaving thousands without work and entrepreneurs counting the cost. Duration: 02:31

Mar 14, 2014

Philippine Catholics make lifelong pledge after typhoon

Returning to their destroyed village after a catastrophic typhoon that killed thousands in the Philippines last year, a weary band of Catholics vow a lifelong pledge to thank God for saving them. Duration: 01:53

Mar 14, 2014

As Syria's war enters its fourth year, the regime eyes victory

As Syria's conflict enters its fourth year, ravaging the country and creating a massive humanitarian crisis, President Bashar al-Assad's regime is on the offensive to regain territory from a divided opposition. Duration: 02:14

Mar 14, 2014

Hunt for missing jets spreads to Indian Ocean

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8th, has been characterised by claim, counterclaim, rumours and denials; little consolation for the relatives of the 239 passengers and crew onboard. Duration: 02:13

Mar 14, 2014

Crimea Referendum: International Community Rumbles as Putin Continues to Swallow Ukraine's Region

Continued threats of sanctions from the international community have not made Vladimir Putin blink even as the most controversial Crimea referendum looms large on Sunday.

Mar 14, 2014

Manish Tewari slams Kejriwal for 'jail media' remark

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Reacting on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's remark on media, Iand B Minister Manish Tewari on Friday said that media of any country has a very special place in democracy. He added that Kejriwal's remark about the media is very unfortunate and it should be condemned. Kejriwal had earlier said that media has been paid heavy amount to promote BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and that he will send media to jail after investigation, if his party comes to power.

Mar 14, 2014

BJP assails Congress for nominating tainted ministers

New Delhi, March 14 (ANI): The BJP on Friday slammed the Congress for nominating tainted ministers. Ignoring opposition from a section against fielding tainted candidates, the Congress on Thursday re-nominated former union ministers Pawan Kumar Bansal and Subodh Kant Sahai in the second list of 71 Lok Sabha candidates.

Mar 14, 2014

Sisodia on Kejriwal's 'jail media' remark

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): AAP Leader Manish Sisodia on Friday said that paid media is a sin for the media industry and the country. He further said that certain sections of media are continuously telling that BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has developed Gujarat which is not true. He also added that AAP has always been against paid news.

Mar 14, 2014