Politics

Tough tales but big ambitions at Afghan orphanage

A packed timetable of lessons and football keeps boys at the Shiekh Zayed orphanage in southern Afghanistan occupied every minute of the day -- one way to deter them from dwelling on the tragedies that brought them there. Duration: 00:38

Nov 10, 2013

Iran, world powers fail to clinch nuclear deal

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington remains intent on ensuring that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, after international talks on Tehran's nuclear programme failed to reach a deal. Duration: 01:32

Nov 10, 2013

Thousands take part in Beirut Marathon

More than 36,000 people from 104 countries take part in the Beirut Marathon that takes to the streets of the Lebanese capital. Duration: 00:57

Nov 10, 2013

More than 10,000 feared dead in typhoon-ravaged Philippines

The death toll from a super typhoon that decimated entire towns in the Philippines could soar well over 10,000, authorities warned Sunday. Duration: 00:49

Nov 10, 2013

Indigenous Games kick off in Brazil

The opening ceremony of the International Games of Indigenous Peoples has taken place in Cuiaba, Brazil. Duration: 00:55

Nov 10, 2013

Israel in global push to thwart Iran nuclear deal

Israel was pulling out all the stops Sunday to prevent what it considers a looming bad deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, before the talks resume on November 20. Duration: 01:27

Nov 10, 2013

Chhattisgarh Rally: Manmohan Singh takes sharp dig at BJP - Part - 2

Raipur, Nov 09 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said took a jibe at BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said that BJP is responsible for lack of development in the state because they don’t make proper use of funds from the Centre. Taking an indirect dig at Modi, Singh said that ‘some BJP leaders go to extent of using foul language against Congress leaders and CMs for gaining power’. He also said that BJP false geographical and historical facts can only be corrected by the Congress.

Nov 9, 2013

Chhattisgarh Rally: Manmohan Singh takes sharp dig at BJP - Part - 1

Raipur, Nov 09 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said took a jibe at BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said that BJP is responsible for lack of development in the state because they don't make proper use of funds from the Centre. Taking an indirect dig at Modi, Singh said that 'some BJP leaders go to extent of using foul language against Congress leaders and CMs for gaining power'. He also said that BJP false geographical and historical facts can only be corrected by the Congress.

Nov 9, 2013

SC stays Gauhati HC's order on CBI, next hearing on December 6

New Delhi, Nov 09 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Saturday stayed the Gauhati High Court's verdict that declared the CBI 'unconstitutional', and reserved its verdict for its next hearing on December 6.

Nov 9, 2013

British royals visit mobile crche for underprivileged children in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 9 (ANI): The British royal couple, Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, visited a mobile crèche in Mumbai on Saturday where they met underprivileged children, their parents and staff members of the crèche. The children, whose parents make their ends meet by working as daily-wage labourers, were elated to see Prince Charles and his wife Camilla and had also prepared a puppet show to entertain the royal couple. The royals visited the classrooms and interacted with the teachers and parents as well. The royal couple, who is on nine-day-long India visit, would also pay their respects to the victims of the 26/11 attack at Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel.

Nov 9, 2013

Forensic reports suggest Jiah Khan's death could be case of murder

Mumbai, Nov 09 (ANI): The forensic report that Mumbai police have strangely ignored so far has raised a strong suspicion that Bollywood actor Jiah Khan's death could be a case of murder and not that of suicide.

Nov 9, 2013

SP spreading communalism to polarize votes: Mayawati

Lucknow, Nov 09 (ANI): Attacking the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, BSP President Mayawati said that the party is trying to spread communalism in the state with BJP in order to polarize votes. She also said that there is no governance and total lawlessness in the state.

Nov 9, 2013

BSP coalition with Congress or BJP false rumours and meant for pol gains: Mayawati

Lucknow, Nov 09 (ANI): Talking about the upcoming 2014 general elections, BSP President Mayawati said that BSP is going to fight all alone and the rumours of coalition with BJP or Congress is totally baseless and are spread for political gains. Further, she said that there is an internal fight between BJP's Rajnath Singh, LK Advani and Narendra Modi and this will ultimately benefit BSP in the long run.

Nov 9, 2013

Govt moves SC against Gauhati HC order on CBI

New Delhi, Nov 9 (ANI): The Central Government on Saturday filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Gauhati High Court ruling which called the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) unconstitutional. According to reports, the Centre has sought a stay on the order and has urged for an urgent hearing of its petition. In its judgment, the High Court has struck down the resolution through which the CBI was set up and held all its actions as unconstitutional.

Nov 9, 2013

'Superbungalow' a memorial of Kanshi Ram, not illegal: Mayawati

Lucknow, Nov 09 (ANI): As a case against BSP Chief Mayawati for cornering three Type VIII Lutyens' Delhi bungalows to create one "superbungalow" is doing rounds, she said that the bungalow is a memorial of founder of BSP, Kashi Ram and is no way illegal. Mayawati further said that some newspapapers and media intentionally rake up allegations against her as elections approaches. The case of illegality of the bungalow is filled by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).

Nov 9, 2013