Politics

Maoists in India using sophisticated weapons against security forces

Bokaro, Jan 27 (ANI): The recovery of hi-tech and sophisticated arms from Maoists hideouts in affected states across India is raising serious concerns among the security forces. In a recent incident, authorities in Bokaro District of Jharkhand recovered explosives with electronic circuts, diodes and remote control attached to them.

Jan 27, 2014

EGoM announcement: Maximum SUC for 900-1800 MHz will be 5 per cent, says Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After attending the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) meet on Monday, Law Minister Kapil Sibal announced that the decision says that a maximum spectrum usage charge (SUC) for 900-1800 MHz will be 5 per cent. He further said that the decision is not for the loss and gain of any operator. Although, he said that the decision will definitely invite more investment and that the consumers will be the ultimate winner.

Jan 27, 2014

Congress over Vinod Binny's expulsion from AAP

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Reacting to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Vinod Kumar Binny's comments on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his expulsion from the party, the Congress on Monday said that the issues Binny has raised before the party were serious, and that it needed an introspection. Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi, said that instead of fulfilling the promises AAP is diverting issues and the way AAP leaders are proceeding it seems their eyes are on 2014 polls.

Jan 27, 2014

Olympics: Takanashi aims to be first among equals

Despite defeat at the weekend in Slovenia, Japan's Sara Takanashi is favourite to make history as the first Olympic women's ski jumping champion. Duration: 01:45

Jan 27, 2014

Jharkhand Chief Secretary and DGP assured release of Maoist abducted people: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that he has spoken to and has got assurance from Jharkhand Chief Secretary and DGP over the release of abducted people by Maoists in Giridih district of the state. He also added that it is very unfortunate that the young officials who were working for the benefit of the people were abducted by Maoists. Three of the abducted officials are members of the Prime Minister Rural Development Fellowship programme, which was being organised in backward region of the province.

Jan 27, 2014

Kashmiris victims of target killings in Pakistan

Muzaffarabad / London, Jan 27: The people of Aabai village in Azad Kashmir are mourning the death of 25-year-old Farhan Butt, who was killed in Pakistan's port city, Karachi, where he had gone for higher education. His family claims he was targeted by Pakistan's secret agencies. Many youths and professionals, who lack opportunities in Azad Kashmir, head for big cities across Pakistan in search of better prospects. However, they are picked, tortured and killed by unknown miscreants, allegedly secret agents. Professionals like professors and doctors from Azad Kashmir, who are working in other Pakistani cities, are also being targeted. A part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Azad Kashmir has been under Pakistani rule for over six decades now.

Jan 27, 2014

AAP must introspect and give answers to questions raised: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After Aam Aadmi Party expelled Vinod Kumar Binny, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said that the party should now introspect things and give answers to the questions raised by the people. He said that Binny was asking the questions to which he himself have not got any answers till now. The BJP leader further said that AAP, who protests to save their ministers, should also act in certain way against the rape cases taking place on the national capital.

Jan 27, 2014

Time to discuss things on table, want Delhi govt to continue: Shoaib Iqbal

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After AAP expelled its rebel leader Vinod Kumar Binny, JD (U) leader Shoaib Iqbal said that its time to discuss things on table and decide on a common program. Iqbal said this in the backdrop of the crisis that AAP and Delhi government is facing. The JD (U) leader further said that the party would not want AAP government to fall and will try to solve things out.

Jan 27, 2014

Sanjay Nirupam ends fast over power tariff cut after Maharashtra CM's assurance

Mumbai, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader, Sanjay Nirupam, who was on a hunger strike over electricity tariff reduction in Mumbai ended his fast after intervention from the Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. After calling off his agitation, Nirupam said that he will continue his strike until power companies in Mumbai do not slash their tariffs. Nirupam said that he ended his fast owing to the assurances of the chief minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan.

Jan 27, 2014

LK Advani felicitates Japanese PM Abe to boost cultural exchange

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani felicitated Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the coveted Priyadarshini award to boost cultural ties between world's two largest democracies. During his interaction with the Japanese premiere, Advani said that he respected Abe's vision for Japan in the form of 'Abe-nomics' and that it was a unique vision.

Jan 27, 2014

At least 21 die after tourist boat capsizes off Andaman Islands

Port Blair, Jan 27 (ANI): At least 21 people died after a boat carrying tourists capsized off Andaman Islands, officials said. A boat with some 40 odd people sank on Sunday, and some 13-15 have been rescued, as rescue operations are underway, officials told. Officials said there were no foreign tourists on board.

Jan 27, 2014

No govt has achieved what we have done in a month: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Reacting to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Vinod Kumar Binny's comment about AAP, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that they did not need to play politics to save the government, and that none of the governments have done as much work as their government has done in one month. He further said that he was aware that Delhi was still not safe for women.

Jan 27, 2014

Is French President Francois Hollande's Jilted Partner the Next Diana?

Francois Hollande's jilted partner Valerie Trierweiler has started her new life as a single woman with a charity visit to India.

Jan 27, 2014

AAP expels rebel leader Vinod Kumar Binny

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday expelled rebel leader Vinod Kumar Binny less than two weeks after he called Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a liar and a dictator and also accused the party of straying from its principles and poll promises. AAP Leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Monday said that he did not have any information about this from the party.

Jan 27, 2014

Egypt's 'terrace society' flourishes on Cairo rooftops

On the roof of a once-grand apartment block overlooking Cairo's Tahrir Square, Shukri Mahmud's father built a humble shack, the din, congestion and worst of the notorious pollution in Africa's biggest metropolis eight floors below. Duration: 02:19

Jan 27, 2014