Politics

Sharad Pawar admits meeting Modi, Shiv Sena backs him

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): After Agriculture Minister and NCP chief Sharad Pawar confirmed that he had met Narendra Modi and that its not a big deal as Modi is neither from Pakistan or China, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut backs him. Raut said that Modi is neither involved in any terrorist activities or any other such cases and therefore meeting of an agriculture minister and a state's chief minister is very normal.

Feb 10, 2014

Harsh Vardhan on Delhi Jan Lokpal

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that the BJP is in favour of stringent norms to control corruption but it has to be passed in a constitutional way. He further added that the Delhi Jan Lokpal should be brought in public so that all can have a look on the laws and rules mentioned in it.

Feb 10, 2014

Independent MLA Rambeer Shokeen set to withdraw support from AAP

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Independent MLA from Mundka, Rambeer Shokeen, would be meeting Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to formally withdraw support from the AAP government. He has accused the AAP government of not fulfilling promises made to people before election.

Feb 10, 2014

Kejriwal should resign himself or people will drag him out: Binny

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): AAP Former leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Monday said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should resign himself or else people will drag him out of the Secretariat and force him to resign. Binny further said that AAP has no intention of passing Anna's Lokpal bill and that they have failed to fulfill their promises.

Feb 10, 2014

Suspected Maoist blast kills two, injures eight CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Feb 10 (ANI): A landmine blast by suspected Maoists in Sukma village in Chhattisgarh killed two and injured eight CRPF personnel. Director General of Police, AN Upadhyay told media persons that a bomb exploded when the CRPF team was trying to investigate a suspicious location. The injured were rushed to a hospital in Raipur. They are undergoing treatment and are still under observation.

Feb 10, 2014

Shoaib Iqbal on Delhi Jan Lokpal

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Responding to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s statement that he could resign from his post if the Delhi Jan Lokpal is not passed, JD (U) MLA Shoaib Iqbal on Monday said that he is with the CM in fighting against corruption, but resignation is not a solution to any problem.

Feb 10, 2014

Not working against constitution: AAP on Delhi Jan Lokpal

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Monday reiterated that his party is not working against constitution for passing the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill. Singh said that many bills were passed without the centre's consent when Sheila Dikshit was the chief minister of Delhi.

Feb 10, 2014

Burmese fixers bridge the learning gap

With modern cars and the latest models of mobile phones swamping Yangon, mechanics and phone fixers are struggling to keep up. But for those who have worked out how to repair them, business is booming. Duration: 02:14

Feb 10, 2014

Australian trafficker Corby released from prison in Bali

Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby is released from an Indonesian prison on parole after more than nine years behind bars. Duration: 00:54

Feb 10, 2014

Polygamists welcome ruling giving them stronger legal status

A recent US federal court ruling has made it more difficult for the state of Utah to prosecute those who practice polygamy - mainly members of Mormon sects. Duration: 02:40

Feb 10, 2014

Syrian artist paints 'human drama' of tragic war

Syrian painter and dissident Youssef Abdelke's renowned works, on display in a Beirut gallery, are a stark testament of the terrible suffering of his war-torn country. Duration: 01:09

Feb 9, 2014

South Korea marks four-year countdown for 2018 Winter Olympics

PyeongChang House opens in the Olympic Park to celebrate the four-year countdown for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Duration: 00:34

Feb 9, 2014

UN aid convoy fired on in Homs, Syria

A convoy delivering aid to civilians trapped in the Syrian city of Homs was hit and a driver wounded Saturday, as the regime and rebels accused each other of breaking a humanitarian truce. Duration: 00:30

Feb 9, 2014

ULFA leader's conviction in Chittagong arms haul case significant for India-Security Expert

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): In a landmark verdict, a metropolitan court in Bangladesh has handed out death penalty to 14 people, including the Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rehman Nizami and prominent leader of separatist Indian outfit United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), Paresh Barua in the Chittagong arms haul case.

Feb 9, 2014

Congress based on divisive politics, Rangnath commission brought to loot people: Modi Part - 2

Kochi, Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Kochi, BJP’s PM Candidate Narendra Modi said that Congress party is based on vote bank and divisive politics and that Rangnath commission is brought in the state not for people but to loot people and take away their rights. Modi said that Dr BR Ambedkar gave the rights to the people and nobody else than him can take away their rights. Modi also said that he is from a downtrodden family and will work for their welfare once he comes to power.

Feb 9, 2014