Politics

Shankaracharya slaps TV journalist over question on Narendra Modi, draws controversy

Jabalpur, Jan 23 (ANI): Senior priest of the Dwarka Shradha Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati is caught in a controversy after he slapped a TV journalist. Swami lost his cool and slapped the journalist when he was asked a question on BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi. Swaroopanand had been vocally critical of the BJP's decision to project a PM candidate. Later, Swaroopanand admitted that he slapped the journalist and said that the question was to uselessly keep the politicians in news.

Jan 23, 2014

Maoists blast Village council house in Jharkhand village

Jharkhand, Jan 23 (ANI): Maoists blew up a village council building in rebel infested Jharkhand damaging a major portion of the structure by a powerful blast smashing its doors and windows. Kisku said that he heard two explosions at night. However, no person was harmed due to the blast.

Jan 23, 2014

Invite Kapil Sibal for debate on any topic: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Reacting on Kapil Sibal's 'salesman remark' on Narendra Modi, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned the same and invited Sibal for an open debate on any topic whatsoever. Further, commenting on P Chidambaram's remark on BJP, Prasad said that P Chidambaram has rattled the whole financial structure of the nation and he should concentrate on the same.

Jan 23, 2014

Kirti Azad asks Shashi Tharoor to resign till probe is over

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad on Thursday said that Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HRD) Shashi Tharoor should resign from his post on moral grounds till the probe is over in connection with the recent death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Jan 23, 2014

Women politicos ask West Bengal CM to take stern action in Birbhum gang-rape case

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Women politicos on Thursday condemned the alleged gang-rape of a tribal woman in West Bengal's Birbhum district, and appealed to the state chief minister to take stern action against the culprits. President of Women Congress Shobha Oza said that if such brutal acts are not restricted, women will never feel safe in this country. Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) leader Najma Heptulla, echoing similar sentiments, said that India's image is deteriorating due to incidents like these that happen not only with Indian women but also with foreign nationals. A 20 year old tribal woman was allegedly gang-raped on Monday night on the order of the village court presided by village head, who decided to punish the girl for having an affair with a boy from a different community.

Jan 23, 2014

IOC confident about the Sochi Olympics and the progresses in Rio

The President of the International Olympic Committee reacts to the threats to the winter Olympics in Sochi and says he is satisfied with the progress made ahead of the Olympics in Rio 2016. Duration: 00:52

Jan 23, 2014

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and Wife Sunanda Pushkar (Reuters)

Sunanda Pushkar's 'Scuffle Marks' Include Bite Scar on Hand: Report

In a latest round of details emerging on the mystery surrounding Sunanda Pushkar's death, it has been discovered that a 'deep bite mark' is among many other 'scuffle marks' on her body.

Jan 23, 2014

Birbhum gang-rape: Annie Raja demands action against perpetrators

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): A 20 year old tribal woman was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Birbhum district, on Monday night on the order of the village court presided by village head, who decided to punish the girl for having an affair with a boy from a different community. Speaking on the same, Women rights activist Annie Raja said that it is a saddening incident which must be condemned. The parents of the victim filed a complaint with the Lavpur police station, and so far five people have been arrested.

Jan 23, 2014

Birbhum gang-rape: Politicos demand stern action against perpetrators

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday said that strict action must be taken against all those people who allegedly gang-raped a woman in West Bengal's Birbhum district.

Jan 23, 2014

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir blocks national highway

Jammu and Kashmir, Jan 23 (ANI): Heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir threw life out of gear as the roads and the national highway was blocked, leaving passengers stranded across the valley. The roadblocks added to the woes of residents as well as tourists who had to experience some of the most unfavourable situations.

Jan 23, 2014

Tripura's 3-year-old drummer gets National Award

Tripura, Jan 23 (ANI): Anshuman is just three-years-old, but he has won a million hearts with his amazing talent. The youngest drummer from Tripura was born to Biswajit Nandi and Rashmi Nandi. Anshuman was inspired by his father, who is a professional drummer.

Jan 23, 2014

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Jan 23, 2014

Militants gun down local trader in Assam

Kokrajhar, Jan 23 (ANI): Tension gripped Kokrajhar district of Assam after militants gunned down a local trader. The trader was shot dead by the militants of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) at Baubazar under Dotma police station in Kokrajhar district.

Jan 23, 2014

Supporters of Xu Zhiyong gather in Beijing

Supporters of prominent Chinese activist Xu Zhiyong gather in Beijing as he goes on trial over his role in anti-corruption protests.Duration:01:18

Jan 23, 2014

1993 Delhi bomb blast case: MS Bitta demands probe into execution delay after SC's verdict

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): A 1993 Delhi bomb blast victim and former leader of Congress M S Bitta demanded a probe behind the delay in the execution of death row convict, Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, after apex court's recent verdict that commuted death sentence of 15 death row inmates to life imprisonment.

Jan 23, 2014