Politics

MSME units a boon for the rural people of Manipur

Manipur, Jan 22 (ANI): The Imphal Handloom -Work shed cum rural showroom is one among several small scale enterprises in Manipur that provides training and employment to rural artisans. The group owned by M Jibonmala Devi at present trains around 40 artisans in making handloom and handicraft products.

Jan 22, 2014

Lethal Robo-Soldiers to Replace US Army Combat Teams by 2030

Though as of now the US Army is far from deploying Terminator-like robo-soldiers, the plan over the years is to cut down a huge chunk of human force in the army and replace them with robots and remote-controlled vehicles.

Jan 22, 2014

Jorhat hosts tourism festival to highlight indigenous culture

Assam, Jan 22 (ANI): A three-day long "Ethnique festival" was held at Bhagchung in Jorhat. On display was a slice of their rich culture which included dances, folk music and traditional food. The main attraction of the festival was Mising traditional dances performed by youth in colorful attires.

Jan 22, 2014

Pro-regime protesters rally outside Syria talks

A handful of protesters gathered to express support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday, as the Geneva II peace conference opened. Duration: 00:53

Jan 22, 2014

S. Korean customers panic after data leaks

South Korean customers flock to banks and call centres to cancel or reissue their credit cards after the country's largest-ever leak of private financial data involving three credit card companies. Duration: 00:35

Jan 22, 2014

BJP, Congress slam Kejriwal, Somnath Bharti

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): The BJP and Congress on Wednesday slammed Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti after one of the African women assaulted in a midnight raid in south Delhi accused him of having led the group that barged into her house and attacked them. BJP Spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi demanded resignation by Somnath Bharti saying that he does not deserve to be the law minister, as he himself did not abide by the laws. She further said that it was a drama for Lok Sabha Elections. Meanwhile, Congress Leader Digvijay Singh slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying that there is no law, court or anything for Kejriwal.

Jan 22, 2014

Kejriwal should become a ruler, not an agitator: V Narayanasamy

Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Congress leader V Narayanasamy on Wednesday criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for staging a protest demanding suspension of erring police officials, stating that Kejriwal should become a ruler and not an agitator.

Jan 22, 2014

Ukraine police storm Kiev protest

Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters' barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Duration: 00:43

Jan 22, 2014

Leaders, Syria opposition attend Swiss peace talks

UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged Syria's warring sides to seize the opportunity to resolve their conflict, as he opened a peace conference in Switzerland. Duration: 00:59

Jan 22, 2014

AAP Today: Pressure Mounts on Somnath Bharti, SHO Threatened; FIR Filed against Party as Arvind Kejriwal Lies in Hospital

Much of the drama surrounding Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister on Wednesday is concentrated on the overwhelming pressure on Delhi Law Minister Somanth Bharti to quit and a FIR against the party's protesters.

Jan 22, 2014

AAP sent wrong message to Delhi People by not removing Somnath Bharti: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, who recently came out openly to support BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi, on Wednesday said that the Aam Aadmi Party has send a wrong message to the people of Delhi by not removing Somnath Bharti.

Jan 22, 2014

Chidambaram heads to Davos for World Economic Forum meeting

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambram has left on a four-day official visit to Davos, Switzerland, to attend a meeting of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). The meeting is being held from January 21 to 24. During his stay in Davos, Chidambaram will meet with world industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. He also will be attending sessions on 'The India Outlook', 'The Path to Regulatory Reform', 'Bricks in Midlife Crisis', 'Rethinking Financial Governance and the Role of Financial Services in Society and India' and 'Renewing Partnerships, delivering Growth' among others.

Jan 22, 2014

Veteran South Indian actor Nageshwara Rao passes away at 91

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (ANI): Veteran South Indian actor, A Nageswara Rao, who was diagnosed with cancer, passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Ministers as well as several eminent people from the regional Telugu film industry visited Rao’s house to pay their condolences.

Jan 22, 2014

All-women bank comes up in Uttarakhand to empower poor

Nainital, Jan 22 (ANI): In a bid to empower poor women, An NGO named Pahal in Nainital city of Uttarakhand started an all-women bank to help them become self-reliant and take loans to start their own businesses. The NGO formed a self help group and gave them essential training to understand the functioning of banks, how to open bank accounts, take loans and on how to save money.

Jan 22, 2014

Women activists slam Kumar Vishwas for sexist jibe on Kerala nurses

New Delhi/Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): Women activists on Wednesday denounced AAP leader, Kumar Vishwas, for his remark on nurses from Kerala which he made during a show in 2008 calling them dark skinned and indirectly implying that they were ugly, after the video resurfaced and has gone viral on Internet. The sexist diatribe has led to a chain of reactions from women activists and politicians who also lashed at AAP for supporting Vishwas who has claimed the remark was in jest and not his personal or party views.

Jan 22, 2014