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Al-Qaeda chief urges end to Syria Islamist fighting

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri called for an end to clashes between Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Islamists fighting to oust Syria's regime, in an audio message posted on the Internet.

Jan 23, 2014

US east coast hit by heavy snow, bitter cold

Millions of American commuters brave miserable conditions across the east coast after a fierce storm dumped almost a foot of snow from the Mid-Atlantic to New England.

Jan 23, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Nov 07, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The 27th edition of the All India Postal Cricket Tournament was held in Srinagar recently for the first time ever. Beyond this Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan is a centrally sponsored scheme in the education sector, which aims at providing basic infrastructure like buildings and maintenance of schools in the rural areas. Other side work on the OPD has been suspended for some unknown reason for many years at SDH Tral in Pulwama district.

Jan 23, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Oct 31, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The Mid Day Meal Scheme is running successfully in all schools except in the govt. boy’s middle school at Hundi in Baramulla district. Other side after the Panchayat elections was held in Jammu and Kashmir, developmental work in rural areas has gained momentum. Beyond this people living in far-flung area of Rayar in Budgam district are affected by the lack of healthcare facilities and shortage of doctor at the PHC.

Jan 23, 2014

Delhi CP assured case against Somnath Bharti cognizable and non-bailable: BJP

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): After meeting Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi over AAP's misconduct, BJP leader Vijay Goel said that they are assured of case against Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti as cognizable and non-bailable and that action will be taken in the front. He said that AAP has become arrogant and are misusing their power against the welfare of the people.

Jan 23, 2014

Marathon for peace organised in Siliguri

Siliguri, Jan 23 (ANI): The North Bengal Festival Committee in Siliguri district of West Bengal organised a 42-kilometre-marathon on Thursday to spread the message of peace and brotherhood. The event was flagged off by the North Bengal Development Minister, Gautam Deb. As per the organizers, the All India run saw a participation of over 7000 people from various parts of the country. The participants said that though their focus was to win the marathon, what they actually wanted was peace in the region.

Jan 23, 2014

Narendra Modi should come up with original lines rather than borrowed scripts: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Congress on Thursday mocked BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi by saying that he should come up with original lines rather than borrowed scripts. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that Modi is saying the same thing which late Chandra Shekhar had said.

Jan 23, 2014

Amid controversy, Roma TV broadcasts in France

Amid deep controversy surrounding the identity of Roma and regular deportations in France and Europe, a young entrepreneur has launched Sutka TV, the first Roma TV channel in Europe.

Jan 23, 2014

JD (U) slams Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): JD (U) Leader KC Tyagi on Thursday slammed BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his comment over the increasing crowd in his rallies. Tyagi said that he has not heard any big leader talking like this before. He further said that the crowd will give him the post of leader of opposition instead of PM of the nation.

Jan 23, 2014

BSP slams Narendra Modi and Mulayam, says they divide nation

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): BSP Leader Sudhindra Bhadoria on Thursday slammed BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav saying that they both try to divide the nation. He further said that victims from the riots are still suffering in the camps both in Gujarat and Muzzafarnagar.

Jan 23, 2014

Narendra Modi mocks SP Chief, says not in your capacity to make UP like Gujarat

Gorakhpur, Jan 23 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, Narendra Modi mocked SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and said that it is not in his capacity to make UP like Gujarat. He said that on the sidelines of Yadav's remark that he won't let Modi turn his state into Gujarat. Further, mocking Mulayam Singh Yadav and UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Modi also said that now-a-days, wherever he goes, the son and father follow him. He also said that the leaders have destroyed the state for their selfish interests.

Jan 23, 2014

Congress worships poor for votes, cannot tolerate tea-seller becoming PM: Narendra Modi - Part - 2

Gorakhpur, Jan 23 (ANI): While addressing a rally in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, Narendra Modi said that Congress worships poor people for vote bank. He said that they cannot tolerate a ‘tea-seller’ becoming the prime minister of the nation. Modi further said that Congress never desired to eradicate poverty from the nation or else there would not be such condition of the people of the nation. He pleaded the people to give BJP just 60 months unlike Congress’ 60 years of rule and feel the changes coming in society.

Jan 23, 2014

Congress worships poor for votes, cannot tolerate tea-seller becoming PM: Narendra Modi - Part - 1

Gorakhpur, Jan 23 (ANI): While addressing a rally in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, Narendra Modi said that Congress worships poor people for vote bank. He said that they cannot tolerate a tea-seller' becoming the prime minister of the nation. Modi further said that Congress never desired to eradicate poverty from the nation or else there would not be such condition of the people of the nation. He pleaded the people to give BJP just 60 months unlike Congress 60 years of rule and feel the changes coming in society.

Jan 23, 2014

Mamata Banerjee calling herself CM is shameful, says WB Congress chief

Kolkata, Jan 23 (ANI): West Bengal Congress president Pradip Bhattacharya on Thursday aggressively criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for sitting idle and not reacting to the gang rape of a tribal woman in the state's Birbhum District. He further questioned the state government's attitude in dealing promptly with such heinous crimes.

Jan 23, 2014

Somnath Bharti raid case: Congress seeks impartial probe, LG assures action

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): A delegation of Congress party on Thursday met Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung, and demanded impartial probe in a case involving Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti. Four women from Uganda, in a complaint to Delhi Police, had alleged that they were molested by a group of supporters of Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti. DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely said that LG has assured impartial probe in the case.

Jan 23, 2014