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Dozens dead in Ukraine as EU imposes sanctions

More than 60 protesters were killed on Thursday by live gunfire in the deadliest day of violence in Ukraine since the beginning of protests. Duration: 01:00

Feb 21, 2014

Over 60 protesters are shot dead in Ukraine protests

Over 60 protesters are shot dead in anti-government protests in Ukraine, as rival sides trade accusations of snipers, EU ministers try to broker an end to the crisis and parliament votes to ban police force against protesters. Duration:01:00

Feb 21, 2014

Kiev protesters build barricades amid deadly clashes

Protesters in the Ukrainian capital build barricades using rocks and tyres on the day police forces fire live rounds during a fresh bout of deadly clashes.

Feb 21, 2014

Andhra Pradesh bifurcation against democracy: Jagan Mohan Reddy

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Reacting on the process of bifurcation of the state of Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the whole process was against democracy and the democracy was killed in the broad day light in the Parliament. He said that the Lok Sabha proceedings which was cut out off air and was passed arbitrarily was against the principles of the Constitution and such an incident had never happened in the nation. He also said that the prime minister ordered people to get out of Hyderabad but never announce about any capital or financial help.

Feb 21, 2014

Nitish calls for Bihar bandh on 1st March demanding special status for state

Patna, Feb 21 (ANI): After central government gave special status to Seemandhra for five years, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for Bihar bandh on 1st March pressuring for the state’s demand for special status. He said that it is proved that the central government can declare special status for any state if they want and they are doing injustice to Bihar and other such backward states.

Feb 21, 2014

Gen VK Singhs Aide lashes on Indian Express for mis-presenting facts about military

New Delhi, Feb 21(ANI): Reacting on former DGMO Lt Gen A K Choudhary’s statement, Gen VK Singh’s Aide Kunal Verma said that he gave only matter of fact statement and that Indian Express if mis-presenting the facts about military. He said that when Defence Ministry and prime minister himself clarified on the same, how are the aforesaid newspaper above them. He also said that those were just routine military exercise which takes place frequently.

Feb 21, 2014

AK Choudharys statement clarifies that coup was mind game created by Shashikant Sharma: Defence Exp

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Reacting on Former Lt General AK Choudhary’s statement over an alleged military coup in Delhi, which spooked the UPA government, Defence Expert Bharat Verma said that the coup was a mind game created by the then Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma. He said that Sharma was playing with the minds of the political masters and creating gulf between the political masters and the military. He also said that it was a routine military exercise which takes place every now and then in the national capital.

Feb 21, 2014

AK Antony on Gen (Retd) AK Choudhary's remark that UPA feared coup in 2012

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): A fresh controversy has erupted over the movement of two Army units near Delhi in 2012 with then DGMO Lt Gen A K Choudhary saying there may have been "distrust" between the Army and government on the issue. Speaking on the same, Defence Minister AK Antony on Friday said that he has said on record in Parliament that he got reports from Army that it was a routine training programme. He also added that nothing was wrong in it.

Feb 21, 2014

Delhi Power tariff subsidy: Next HC hearing on 18 March

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): After hearing a PIL against the Delhi government's announcement of 50 percent waiver on electricity bills of people who defaulted in payment, the High Court decided the date of next hearing for 18th of March. The petition has also challenged the AAP government's move to withdraw cases of power theft lodged against those who did not pay their dues.

Feb 21, 2014

Union Home Ministry asks insurgents in Northeast to shun violence

Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): The Northeast has seen a transformation in recent years with many insurgent outfits joining the peace talks. This has allowed the government to give momentum to development work in the region. We spoke to Shambhu Singh, the joint secretary in the ministry of home affairs, who shared with us the government's plan of action for the region.

Feb 21, 2014

Gen (Retd) AK Choudhary on his remark that UPA feared coup in 2012

Patna, Feb 21 (ANI): Speaking on his claim that the highest level of the UPA government were spooked by the unexpected movement of troops under former Army chief General VK Singh's command, Retired Lt-Gen AK Choudhary on Friday said that movement of units was a normal routine training which keeps happening in the army now and then. He added that people took the routine training in other way.

Feb 21, 2014

Parliament to be adjourned sine die today: Kamal Nath

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Friday said that the Parliament session will not be extended as the Opposition parties have rejected the government's appeal to extend Parliament session and both the Houses will be adjourned sine die today. Kamal Nath had earlier said that the Parliament session might be extended to clear all pending legislations.

Feb 21, 2014

Telangana: Shutdown in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam/Vijayawada /New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Anti-Telangana protests intensified in Andhra Pradesh as Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions witnessed complete shutdown on Friday against the bifurcation and creation of new state. Lawmakers passed a bill to create India's 29th state on Thursday, despite mayhem in the parliament, as opponents made a futile last attempt to stop the Rajya Sabha from carving out landlocked Telangana from the coastal Andhra Pradesh. Security was beefed up in Vijayawada district and the shops remained closed in protest against the passing of Telangana Bill. The residents slammed the central government over their decision on Telangana and said that it was one-sided decision. Meanwhile, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao hailed the efforts made by the party.

Feb 21, 2014

Kolkata pays homage to language heroes on International Mother Language Day

Kolkata, Feb 21 (ANI): People in West Bengal celebrated International Mother Language Day with fervour and paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives with an aim to provide an identity to the Bengali language. Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Abida Islam, organized a march with banners and placards in Kolkata in memory of those who died in the struggle to make Bengali the state language. The Bangla Language Movement of February 21, 1952 was a unique movement aimed at advocating the recognition of Bangla language as the region’s official language, allowing it to be used by the government.

Feb 21, 2014

Kejriwal hits out at Modi, Rahul on gas pricing issue

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): After making startling claims against Reliance Industries Pvt Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, seeking clarification on BJP's stand on the gas pricing issue. Addressing mediapersons on Friday, Kejriwal said that he has asked Modi in the letter why he is silent on the gas pricing issue. He further said that he plans to write a similar letter to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi too, and distribute 10 crore copies of the letters, in various languages, across India.

Feb 21, 2014