Politics

Muzaffarnagar riot victims say authorities drove them away from relief camps

Muzaffarnagar, Dec 2 (ANI): The riot victims of Muzaffarnagar district have alleged that they were forced to leave the relief camps, without being offered proper rehabilitation facilities by the state government. The victims, who were shifting to other villages on their own, said that the authorities had razed off their tents at the camp, without their consent. Middle-aged, Fatima Begum, who took refuge at a community hall with many others, said that she was worried about having no money to pay for the rent of her new shelter. Meanwhile, another riot victim, Mohammed Iqbal, said that the night when they discovered that authorities had scrapped down their tents, they had no shelter above their heads. However, the authorities said that the victims were asked to move due to reasons pertaining to their safety and were compensated for that.

Jan 2, 2014

AAP gears up for contesting national polls

Mumbai, Dec 2 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party has stated that it is now gearing up for its next target to contest in the parliamentary elections, after its euphoric performance in Delhi which saw dethroning of 15-year Congress rule. AAP leader Prashant Bhushan said that the one year old party is now preparing to contest in the upcoming general elections. Bhushan did not specify the number of constituencies the AAP would contest from. Bhushan said that after the party's stunning victory in the Delhi Assembly poll, there was no dearth of candidates who were eager to join the party. Bhushan also said Kejriwal represented a new kind of politics that was people inclusive, transparent and accountable.

Jan 2, 2014

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New Year 2014: Long Queues for Legal Marijuana in Colorado [PHOTOS]

In what can be seen as a turning point in the US drug culture, the world's first marijuana store with a legal permit was launched in Colorado on New Year's Day, with hundreds of customers lined up outside the store.

Jan 2, 2014

Eager customers line up outside Colorado marijuana shops

America's first retail stores selling marijuana open for business in Colorado on Wednesday, putting the western state in the vanguard of the country's evolving attitudes on legalizing the drug.

Jan 1, 2014

French priest returns home after kidnap ordeal

French President Francois Hollande praises the "courage" of a Roman Catholic priest held hostage for seven weeks by Islamic militants in Cameroon as the cleric arrives home to a joyous welcome. Duration: 00:55

Jan 1, 2014

Putin denounces 'abomination' of Volgograd attacks

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called Russia's deadliest bombings in three years an "abomination" as he inspected the site of twin suicide strikes that killed 34 and raised alarm over security at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Duration: 00:30

Jan 1, 2014

Hundreds of swimmers brave the cold in Dunkirk

Between 400 and 500 people began the new year in the northern French city of Dunkirk by braving the cold and jumping into the sea. Duration: 00:47

Jan 1, 2014

Pakistan's Musharraf failed to appear at treason trial

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf fails to show up for a hearing in the treason case against him, with his lawyers citing security threats. Duration: 00:34

Jan 1, 2014

Thousands rally on New Year's day for Hong Kong democracy

Thousands march in Hong Kong to demand a greater say in how their future leaders will be chosen, expressing fears that China will limit long-awaited political reforms. Duration: 00:52

Jan 1, 2014

N. Korea's Kim Jong-Un delivers New Year address

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un hails the recent execution of his powerful uncle Jang Song-Thaek, saying the removal of "scum elements" has helped cement unity among his people. Duration: 00:37

Jan 1, 2014

India cancels AgustaWestland deal; defence expert says it was predictable

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): India on Wednesday cancelled its Rs 3,600 crore deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland for supply of 12 VVIP choppers to the Air Force in view of charges that kickbacks to the tune of Rs 360 crore were paid in it. Speaking on the same, Defence Expert, Uday Bhaskar on Wednesday said that with the kind of investigation that has been carried out, it was almost predictable that it will be cancelled. He further said that the government must take a quick action on procedural transgression.

Jan 1, 2014

Cong MP says cut Mumbai power rates like AAP has, BJP calls it cheap politics

Nagpur, Jan 01 (ANI): Even as AICC secretary and MP Sanjay Nirupam demanded that Maharashtra government also reduce tariff for power consumption of less than 500 units per month in the city like the AAP, the BJP on Wednesday called it cheap politics.

Jan 1, 2014

Cong MP Sanjay Nirupam: Cut Mumbai power rates like AAP has

Mumbai, Jan 01 (ANI): Taking a chapter out of Delhi government's notebook regarding 50 per cent cut in power tariff, AICC secretary and MP Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday demanded that Maharashtra government also reduce tariff for power consumption of less than 500 units per month in the city.

Jan 1, 2014

AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal called off: Not sufficient, says Left

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Even as the Indian Government reportedly cancelled the Rs 3600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, the CPI (M) on Wednesday said it was just not sufficient.

Jan 1, 2014

BJPs Anurag Thakur meets CEC, seeks action against Virbhadra Singh

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Stepped up attack on Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on corruption charges BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday met Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath and handed over a memorandum demanding action against Singh and his MP wife Pratibha Singh.

Jan 1, 2014