Politics

Gaza: funeral of a Palestinian killed by an Israeli air strike

An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip killed two Palestinians and wounded two others on Monday, the emergency services in the Hamas-run enclave said. Duration: 00:37

Mar 4, 2014

Geneva motor show set to kick off on Thursday

The Geneva Motor Show is set to kick off on Thursday on an optimistic note as the long-suffering European car market appears to finally have swerved out of the slow lane. Duration: 00:40

Mar 4, 2014

Inflation fuels anger in Gilgit

Gilgit Baltistan, March 4: Gilgit Baltistan is on the brink… spiraling inflation coupled with increasing shortages is pushing the region into despair.

Mar 4, 2014

Telangana: Meet the Kith and Kin of KCR who are His Real Strength

Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), who has been consistently in the headlines after the Centre announced statehood to Telangana, has been supported well by three young politicians, who are his kith and kin. They are his son KT Rama Rao, 38, daughter K Kavita, 35, and nephew T Harish Rao, 40.

Mar 4, 2014

UP Health Minister appeals to doctors to end their strike, says investigation underway

Lucknow, Mar 4 (ANI): Speaking over strike by junior doctors in UP after which medical services remained paralyzed on the fourth day on Tuesday, state Health Minister Ahmad Hasan appealed the doctors to end their strike and said that the investigations in the matter are underway. He said that the doctor’s strike is unfortunate and that many people died due to lack of medical facilities and it is against medical ethics. Doctors have been sitting on a strike alleging that the administration is torturing the medical students.

Mar 4, 2014

Supreme Court extends Subrata Roys police custody

New Delhi, March 04 (ANI): Sahara Group Chief Subrata Roy will remain in police custody till Tuesday next, when the case will be heard again, said Supreme Court. While ordering the custody of Roy, the court, however, clarified that it was not an order on contempt. Two more directors of the company, Ravi Shankar Dubey and Ashok Roy Chaudhary were also ordered to be taken into custody. The court said that it was not happy with the proposal of Sahara on refund of money as “they have not come up with any concrete proposal and bank guarantee.” Earlier, Roy apologised to the Supreme Court for his failure to comply with the order to appear before it.

Mar 4, 2014

PM meets Sri Lankan President, Bangladeshi counterpart in Myanmar to foster economic ties

Myanmar, Mar 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Bangladesh counterparty Sheikh Hasina to foster economic tie ups on Tuesday on the sidelines of a two-day economic summit in Myanmar. Prime Minister Singh is in Nay Pyi Taw to attend the Bay Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

Mar 4, 2014

Haze shrouds Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur

Haze shrouded Malaysia's capital and its surroundings on Tuesday, causing "unhealthy" air quality due to fires from a drought that has led to water rationing. Duration: 00:29

Mar 4, 2014

Pistorius murder trial enters second day

Lawyers for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius for a second day on Tuesday grilled a key witness at his murder trial who claims to have heard screams, then shots, as his girlfriend was killed. Duration: 00:29

Mar 4, 2014

Pistorius murder trials enters second day

Mar 4, 2014

Venezuelan protesters clash with riot police in Caracas

Venezuelan protesters use molotov cocktails, slingshots and firebombs against riot police in Caracas. Duration: 00:37

Mar 4, 2014

Kerry pledges lasting US support to Israel at AIPAC conference

US Secretary of State John Kerry addressed the annual three-day conference of the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Monday, promising that the US 'will stand firmly' by Israel's side. Duration: 01:26

Mar 4, 2014

China's urban drive risks digging economic hole

Two million rural poor are being relocated to newly built towns in a mass urbanisation drive aimed at reducing poverty and stimulating the economy. Duration: 02:08

Mar 4, 2014

BIMSTEC leaders meet to improve trade, transit and economic development

Myanmar, Mar 4 (ANI): The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) aiming to improve trade, transit and economic development among its members, convened summit on South and Southeast Asian development on Tuesday in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand are members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

Mar 4, 2014

Japan ready to deal with disasters

Tokyo, March 04 (ANI): Japan is still recovering from the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but it is well prepared to minimize the damage during such disasters in the future.The Fire Rescue Task Force, nicknamed "Hyper Rescue" was formed after the Great-Hanshin Awaji Earthquake in 1995, when the establishment of highly advanced rescue units was considered a critical issue. They are headquartered in Adachi-ku in eastern Tokyo, and respond to emergencies at home and abroad. The team consists of 63 people, who are specially trained firefighters with advanced rescue gear. Unity is their strength, and they improve the quality of rescue operations through repeated training and discussions.

Mar 4, 2014