Politics

AAP says Modi- Gandhi disastrous for nation, BJP-Congress condemns

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): After AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that either of the two leaders, Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, will be disastrous for the nation, BJP and Congress condemned the statement. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Gandhi has clean image unlike Modi and such statements from AAP is not acceptable in any form. Meanwhile, BJP leader Balbir Punj said that Giving any such statements on either of the two leaders is not permissible and the verdict on both will be given by the people, not AAP.

Jan 4, 2014

Kejriwal not to take up five-bedroom flats, SP slams

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Taking a dig at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's announcement that he will not to take up the two five-bedroom duplex flats he has been allotted, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Agarwal said on Saturday that Kejriwal's decision was just a show off.

Jan 4, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal Rejects 5-Bedroom Duplex Flats, Asks For Smaller House, Latest Reactions

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he is returning the two duplex flats, where he was supposed to shift from his current residence in Kausambi area of Ghaziabad.

Jan 4, 2014

PM excuse on corruption the worst part of his speech: N Ram

Chennai, Jan 04 (ANI): Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's interaction with the media, veteran journalist N Ram said the latter came with a strange reasoning on the corruption issue, but agreed with Dr. Singh that BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, would be disastrous for India as Prime Minister.

Jan 4, 2014

Kejriwal rejects both duplex flats allotted, says will look for smaller residence

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): After allotment of either of the two duplex flats to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal brought about controversy in the political world, Kejriwal on Saturday confirmed that he has rejected accepting both of them and will ask the government to look for a smaller residence for him. He said that until that time, he will work from Ghaziabad where he resides right now.

Jan 4, 2014

Yeddyurappa Prepares to Rejoin BJP

B S Yeddyurappa will rejoin Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has also initiated proceedings to merge his party Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) with BJP.

Jan 4, 2014

AAP holds meeting aiming for Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday called for a meeting to strategise plans for the Lok Sabha polls. AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that this is first AAP meeting after Delhi Assembly Elections and the party will decide on the strategies to use for the upcoming elections. He said that Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi is not a positive alternative and AAP is to decide whether they can prove to be an alternative or not.

Jan 4, 2014

New night shelters for homeless soon: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Delhi's Urban Development minister Manish Sisodia said that state's homeless spending nights in chilling winter would be soon shifted to shelter homes as its construction is nearing completion. Sisodia stated this while briefing a news conference after the Delhi Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Sisodia who is also education minister provided details of helpline for nursery admissions in schools across Delhi.

Jan 4, 2014

Egypt Crisis: 13 People Shot Down in Deadly Violent Clashes, More than 50 Injured [PHOTOS]

In yet another episode of state crackdown on pro-Morsi movement, police shot 13 supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood after they clashed with officials on Friday.

Jan 4, 2014

Tetraplegic ex-F1 driver visits Schumacher at hospital

French tetraplegic former race car driver visits seven-time world Formula One champion Michael Schumacher in hospital, where Ferrari fans hold vigil while the German legend lies in coma after a severe weekend skiing accident. Duration: 00:49

Jan 4, 2014

Mixed feelings in Istanbul's AKP voting neighborhood

The Fatih neighbourhood of Istanbul has traditionally been a bastion of support for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development party (AKP). But in the light of a major corruption scandal local people are wondering who they can trust. Duration: 01:05

Jan 4, 2014

Indian PM Singh to step down after 2014 elections

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Friday he will step down after elections this year and said reluctant political scion Rahul Gandhi should take his place if the ruling Congress party wins an unlikely third term. Duration: 00:37

Jan 4, 2014

US eastern shore snowed in from Washington to Boston

A fierce winter storm brought dangerous glacial temperatures and widespread chaos to the northeastern United States on Friday, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights. Duration: 00:53

Jan 4, 2014

'Fearless' Islamists in Egypt rally in defiance of ban

Defiant acts take place across Egypt as Morsi's supporters rallied in spite of a ban on demonstrations. Duration: 00:48

Jan 4, 2014

Hospital officials - Israel's Sharon in 'slow, gradual' decline

Israeli former prime minister Ariel Sharon's health was in "slow, gradual" decline on Friday, according to the hospital where he is being treated. Duration: 00:38

Jan 4, 2014