Politics

Badalta Manzar (Nov 14, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is hosting the 2013-2014 Ranji matches that are being played between the host team and the team of Goa. The Ranji Match is being played in valley after a long time as the only stadium in valley was under renovation. Other side, the delay in construction of Kandi irrigation canal in district Doda irks the farmers who are living around this canal. Locals allege that the construction agency is using sub standard material in constructing this canal. Beyond this, the saffron growth this year is grim due to lack of rainfall at proper time.

Jan 22, 2014

Somnath Bharti should resign immediately: Vinod Kumar Binny

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Rebel AAP leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Wednesday criticized Aam Aadmi Party and its member Somnath Bharti saying that AAP is trying to save their ministers by not taking any step against them. He accused AAP of following double standards as they send police officers on leave but do not take any step against Bharti. He also added that Bharti should resign immediately as the law is same for everyone.

Jan 22, 2014

Women rights activists slam Somnath Bharti, demand resignation

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Women rights activists on Wednesday slammed Delhi Law Minister and AAP member Somnath Bharti for his midnight raid at the house of a Ugandan woman. President of Women Congress Shobha Oza on Wednesday demanded proper investigation against Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti and his followers. National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Mamta Sharma also said that they will take up this issue after the report from the State Commission is out. Meanwhile, women rights activist Annie Raja said that Somnath Bharti continuing as the Delhi law minister is not justified.

Jan 22, 2014

It was a script for 'Kavi sammelan', nothing to do with politics: Kumar Vishwas on his quip on Keral

Amethi, Jan 22 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Wednesday said that he is willing to apologize for his comments about Kerala nurses, made in 2008 if they were hurtful, provided the Congress also apologize for having its party workers vandalize the AAP office in Kochi. Talking to mediapersons in Amethi, he also said that it was a script for 'Kavi sammelan', nothing to do with politics.

Jan 22, 2014

Sarah Palin Wants Barack Obama to Stop Playing the Race Card

On Martin Luther King Day, Sarah Palin requested Obama through a Facebook post to stop playing the race card.

Jan 22, 2014

Kejriwal's anarchism better than Congress, BJP's status quo: K C Tyagi

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Janata Dal-United ( JD-U) leader K C Tyagi on Wednesday defended the protest held by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to suspend the erring police officials, and said that he preferred Kejriwal's anarchism to Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) status quo.

Jan 22, 2014

Japanese dolphin hunt continues despite controversy

More dolphins are being driven towards a cove in western Japan ready for slaughter, campaigners say. Duration: 01:30

Jan 22, 2014

MEA on India- Pak cross-border trade halt

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday said that the acting High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned by MEA in connection with the recent stoppage of trans-LOC trade and travel. Akbaruddin said that officials are working towards resolving the matter through diplomatic channels.

Jan 22, 2014

AAP Dharna: Delhi Police register FIR against protestors

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against the Aam Aadmi Party protesters who staged a 33-hour demonstration near Rail Bhavan in New Delhi. The protest was led by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who on Tuesday called it off after the two SHOs of Malviya Nagar and Pahar Ganj proceeded on leave. Kejriwal and AAP members launched the sit-in protest on January 20 after the central government rejected their demand to suspend police officers for dereliction of duties in an alleged drugs and sex racket case. Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti had got involved in a public spat with the cops at Khirki extension over the case.

Jan 22, 2014

Fresh coat of snow covers Kashmir, enhances beauty of picturesque valley

Srinagar, Jan 22 (ANI): Fresh coat of snow covered Kashmir and enhanced the beauty of the picturesque valley, giving a new life to the sagging tourism business which brought respite to the residents. Snow clad mountains and trees in the valley provided a visual treat to the locals as well as tourists. Large number of locals wrapped in woolens enjoyed the snowfall in the valley.

Jan 22, 2014

Arun Jaitley says Ram Mandir always their agenda, politicos slam

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): BJP's rival parties attacked Arun Jaitley on Wednesday who claimed that Ram Mandir has always been their agenda. Reacting on the same, the JD (U) stated that the BJP has always played divisive politics. Rajya Sabha MP Mohammad Adeeb also said that the party divides people on the basis of community.

Jan 22, 2014

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Kejriwal in Hospital; Delhi Police Register FIR against AAP Protesters

The Delhi Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protesters who staged the 33-hour demonstration outside Rail Bhavan in the heart of Delhi.

Jan 22, 2014

Syria journalists

Abid used to work as a photographer and video journalist in Syria, until work became too dangerous. According to Reporters Without Borders, 27 journalists have been killed in Syria since the conflict began. Duration:02:28

Jan 22, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Jan 22, 2014

Jan 22, 2014

Pakistan halts cross-border trade, say Indian authorities

Poonch, Jan 22 (ANI): Indian authorities have said that their counterparts in Pakistan had suspended cross-border trade with New Delhi, by closing the border gates in disputed Kashmir region. Reportedly, the suspension was in retaliation to the arrest of a Pakistan truck driver, which was detained by the Indian security forces while allegedly trying to cross the border with 114 packets of brown sugar in Kaman post area of Kashmir on January 17. Earlier, on Monday (January 20) Indian authorities had said that the cross-border bus services were also halted by the Pakistani side.

Jan 22, 2014