Politics

Govt must go, has lost people's confidence: Congress MP

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led UPA government, seven of its own MPs have moved a notice of no confidence motion against the Manmohan Singh government. Congress MP L Rajagopal said that the government has lost people's confidence and whether or not they have the numbers in the Parliament, it is high time the government goes.

Dec 10, 2013

Allegations against Dharmendra Koli a political strategy of failed leader: Manish Sisodia

Kaushambi, Dec 10 (ANI): Commenting on the allegations against AAP’s newly- elected MLA from Seemapuri, Dharmendra Koli by the former MLA of the constituency Veer Singh Dhingan, AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that the allegations are nothing more than a political strategy of a filed leader. He said that Koli only took part in a celebration rally in the area, even against which the party had warned him. He said that as asked by the people present at the spot, there was no such incident of molestation with anyone. Sisodia draws suspicion that the act can also be a counter attack on allegations of Koli’s sister’s murder on the opposition.

Dec 10, 2013

Garo community in Nagaland celebrates its post harvest Wangala festival with great enthusiasm

Nagaland, Dec 10 (ANI): Around hundred of Garos gathered at Samaguri Village in Dimapur to celebrate Wangla festival. The Wangala is the most significant post harvest festival. It is a "Thanksgiving" ceremony to Misi Saljong, also known as Pattigipa Ra'rongipa (The Great Giver) for having blessed the human beings with rich harvest of the season. It is one of the most important festivals of the Garo tribe. Many young boys and girls, in their traditional attires performed a Folk dance with drum beats during the festival.

Dec 10, 2013

BJP on Prashant Bhushan's statement on government formation in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday stated that the statement of Prashant Bhushan, about supporting the BJP from outside in Delhi if it agrees to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill and Swaraj bill in a time bound manner, is not enough to decide on alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party. The party stated that the message should come from not an individual but from the party.

Dec 10, 2013

AAP leader charged with molestation, BJP eyes on AAP's action

New Delhi/ Kaushmabi, Dec 10 (ANI): After a case of molestation was filed against AAP's newly- elected MLA from Seemapuri, Dharmendra Koli, party's leader Gopal Rai indirectly targeted the opposition for framing Koli in order to quench their defeat. Reacting on same, BJP leader Kirti Azad said that it would be interesting to see what step does Arvind Kejriwal take on the issue as they have came into same line as other parties. Incidentally, the alleged victim is wife of Congress leader Veer Singh Dhingan who was defeated by Koli in the Seemapuri constituency.

Dec 10, 2013

Political parties asks Justice Ganguly to step down on Human Rights Day

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Political parties are demanding West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) Chief AK Ganguly to step down from his post on the occasion of Human Rights Day. Shiv Sena Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that the party will take up the issue in Parliament and Justice Ganguly should step down as soon as possible. Meanwhile, TMC leader Derek O'Brien also followed the suit and said that 'violators can’t be guardians'.

Dec 10, 2013

Harsh Vardhan on Prashant Bhushan's statement on Government formation in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): A day after Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan said that his party can consider supporting BJP from outside in Delhi, only if it agrees to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill and Swaraj bill in a time bound manner, BJP's Harsh Vardhan said that his party has always promised to eradicate corruption. However, Vardhan made no mention of whether the BJP would talk to the AAP about forming government in the state. During a TV debate, Prashant Bhushan had talked about supporting BJP but had added that it was his personal view and was not the party's official stand.

Dec 10, 2013

Anna Hazare begins do-or-die fast for passage of Jan Lokpal Bill

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Anti graft crusader Anna Hazare, 76, has begun an indefinite fast in his village in Ralegan Sidhi to demand the passage of the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. Hazare stated that he will not break his fast on mere assurance by the government.

Dec 10, 2013

AAP ready to offer 'issue-based' support to BJP, Shiv Sena says against democracy

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): After Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan said that the party could support BJP if its 'demands are met', Shiv Sena Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that such conditions on the same is against the principles of democracy and AAP should first support the party then talk of agendas. On this BJP leader Kirti Azad said that AAP should stick to one point first and stop changing their statements every now and then. Azad also said that AAP should come to a common minimum programme.

Dec 10, 2013

Kekana Geledwana remembers his good friend Nelson Mandela

Friend and Qunu-neighbour of Nelson Mandela, Kekana Geledwana, recalls drinking brandy with the former president. Duration: 01:05

Dec 10, 2013

Thai PM rejects protesters' demand to step down

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra refuses demands by anti-government protesters to resign ahead of upcoming elections, urging them to abandon their "people's revolution". Duration: 00:57

Dec 10, 2013

World Cup 2014: there will be 'no violence' in stadiums

Violent clashes between football supporters at the weekend have once again raised questions about security in Brazil's stadiums. Duration: 00:36

Dec 10, 2013

'Mangalyaan' in full swing towards Mars

Kerala, Dec 10 (ANI): The Chief of India's Space Research Organisation (ISRO), K. Radhakrishnan has said that India's satellite Mangalyaan is progressing well towards the planet Mars. The Indian Space Body has successfully raised the orbit of the Mars Spacecraft for the fifth time since it launch on November 5 this year into the earth-bound orbit by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C25). Radhakrishnan also talked about the mission details.

Dec 10, 2013

BJP credits party win to positive agenda and great leaders

Raipur, Dec 10 (ANI): Glowing with the flush of victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attributed the party's glorious win in state polls to the positive agenda and great work performed by its various leaders. Senior leader of BJP, Venkaiah Naidu, while denying any negative or emotional campaigning against their opponents, attributed the party's win in Chhattisgarh to the performance during the term of governance of its leader and chief of state, Raman Singh. Naidu attributed the party's brilliant performance to its dynamic leadership.

Dec 10, 2013

Tears, dancing as S.Africa MPs remember Mandela

South Africa's parliament rang with handsome, heartfelt tributes to Nelson Mandela on Monday, but also warnings against failing to live up to his legacy. Duration: 00:34

Dec 10, 2013