Politics

Mandela statue unveiled on Reconciliation Day

A nine-metre statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday on a holiday dedicated to reconciliation, 24 hours after the solemn burial of the icon credited with South Africa's peaceful transition. Duration: 01:10

Dec 16, 2013

Bangladesh sees protest and celebrations after Abdul Quader Mollah's execution

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): 42 years after Bangladesh's liberation war, the first war criminal, top Jamaat e Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah was tried, convicted and hanged on 12 December. His execution however infuriated the Jamaat-Shibir cadres who have wrecked havoc on the streets and towns of Bangladesh, attacking minorities, burning public property and targeting intellectuals. Mollah had refused to seek presidential clemency after the Supreme Court's dismissal of his review petition. He was buried at his home in Faridpur's Sadar Upazila at the family graveyard at Amirabad village at around 4.20 a.m. after funeral prayers.

Dec 16, 2013

Delhi gang-rape, a year on: more police at night but fear still lurks

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): One year on from the brutal December 16 gang rape, police force in New Delhi has rolled out a slew of initiatives, which they said were helping women to break free from the culture of silence around sexual violence in a highly-conservative society.

Dec 16, 2013

Women protesters whistle at Mulayam Singh Yadav against sexist remark

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Women activists and students began a whistling campaign in New Delhi on Monday against Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to protest against a controversial jibe and his continuing opposition to women's representation in the Parliament.

Dec 16, 2013

India celebrates 42nd anniversary of Army victory in Bangladesh liberation war

Kolkata, Dec 16 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony commemorated the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971 and pledged to protect every inch of Indian land and territory.

Dec 16, 2013

BSE closes points 50.14 down on Dec 16

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 50.14 points down to stand at 20,665.44. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 13.70 points down to stand at 6,154.70. Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 18.58% and 12.68% along with Indian Hotels and SSLT with an increase of 8.25% and 4.12% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Sobha Developers Ltd. and Wockhardt with a decrease of 7.75% and 5.44% along with Pipavav Defence and JetAir India with a decrease of 4.90% and 4.49% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 93.25 points at 11,941.09 while the banking sector is down 6.07 points at 12,963.43 and the realty sector is down 1.35 points at 1,338.52. The Indian currency is up 0.23% at Rs 61.98 per dollar.

Dec 16, 2013

People of Bangladesh hold protests against Jamaat-E-Islami

Dhaka, Dec 16: Mostafa Hawlader, who testified against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee in war crimes trial, was brutally attacked at his house on December 8. The family of 55-year-old, who later succumbed to his injuries, held the Jamaat responsible for the "planned attack". His death was decried by the people and supporters of People’s Resurgence Platform, Gano Jagoron Manch, who held protests against the killing. The incident exposes the violent face of Jamaat-e-Islami, the largest Islamic party in Bangladesh.

Dec 16, 2013

Celebs at Godrej Eon Tour de India 2013

Mumbai, Dec 16 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities like John Abraham and Shekhar Suman were spotted at the Godrej Eon Tour de India 2013 in the showbiz capital, Mumbai recently. At the cyclothon, Shekhar said it's great to see people's enthusiasm towards cycling. Well.it's great to see you all lending your support to an event like this!!!

Dec 16, 2013

Urs of Sayed Shekh Nizamuddin Balkhi: Breaking communal barriers

Agra, Dec 16 (ANI): India is a land of amazing diversity. Yet, people from different communities have lived here together for centuries in harmony. This is visible across the country. One such example comes from Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Here, the Urs of Sayed Shekh Nizamuddin Balkhi is celebrated by people from different communities with fervour and enthusiasm.

Dec 16, 2013

Fodder Scam: Lalu out of jail on bail

Ranchi, Dec 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Monday walked out of the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi after he was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Friday in the infamous Fodder Scam. Alleging that the CBI of doing injustice to him Lalu said he was now ready to take on his political rivals including BJP's PM Candiate, Narendra Modi.

Dec 16, 2013

Riyazuddin: Living embodiment of communal harmony

Ahmadnagar, Dec 16 (ANI): India is home to many people who walk that extra mile to keep alive the tradition of communal harmony that is a hallmark of the country's culture. Riyazuddin from Ahmadnagar, in India's western state of Maharashtra, is one such person. Despite being a Muslim he has always been fond of visiting Hindu temples and performing various rituals.

Dec 16, 2013

Bachelet wins Chile presidential run-off

Socialist Michelle Bachelet is swept back into office as Chile's next president, on a platform of narrowing the gap between rich and poor. Duration: 01:17

Dec 16, 2013

Justice AK Ganguly should resign now: Sibal

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Reacting over the latest revelations made in former justice AK Ganguly sexual assault case, Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said that Ganguly should now submit his resignation. Excerpts of an affidavit by a law intern, who has accused Ganguly of sexual harassment, have been made public in an unusual step by Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising, sparking off fresh demands for his resignation as chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC). In her affidavit to a three-judge panel set up by Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam to go into her allegation that Justice Ganguly had sexually harassed her in a hotel room on December 24 last year, the intern has described in detail his alleged behaviour when she had gone to assist him in his work. Sibal added that he was waiting to see when Supreme Court rises to the occasion to deal with the issue.

Dec 16, 2013

Committee formed to probe infants death in Muzaffarnagar relief camps: Akhilesh

Lucknow, Dec 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav on Monday while giving details about the relief provided to Muzaffarnagar riot victims staying in relief camps, said that a committee has been formed to probe the matter of children dying in the camps and added that it will soon submit its report. Yadav also said that the UP government has made arrangements for blankets, pillows and clothes for the affected people living in the relief camps. Yadav's statement comes after the Apex Court last week pulled the state government over the plight of victims of the riots and ordered the administration to immediately supply medical help to people living in relief camps.

Dec 16, 2013

Never assured that SP won't disrupt Parliament: Ramgopal Yadav on Lokpal bill

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Reiterating his party's opposition to Lokpal Bill, Samajwadi party leader Ramgopal Yadav on Monday said that the SP has never assured that it won't disrupt Parliament over the bill.

Dec 16, 2013