Politics

Like 1977, 2014 polls will reflect voice of people: Narendra Modi

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the Indian American community at the conclusion of the two-day national convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP-USA, Gujarat Chief and BJP's PM Candidate for 2014 polls, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 2014 general elections, like in 1977, would reflect the voice of the people of India.

Sep 22, 2013

People have lost faith in the UPA government being shielded by vested interest group: Narendra Modi

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (ANI): : While addressing the Indian American community at the conclusion of the two-day national convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP-USA, Gujarat Chief and BJP's PM Candidate for 2014 polls, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that people of the country had lost faith in the Congress-led UPA government being shielded by certain vested interest groups.

Sep 22, 2013

Congress is hesitant to give answers: Narendra Modi

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the Indian American community at the conclusion of the two-day national convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP-USA, Gujarat Chief and BJP's PM Candidate for 2014 polls, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that development was there for all to see in BJP ruled states; however Congress was hesitant to give answers regarding the same.

Sep 22, 2013

India thrived during NDA rule under leadership of Vajpayee-Advani: Narendra Modi

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the Indian American community at the conclusion of the two-day national convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP-USA, Gujarat Chief and BJP___s PM Candidate for 2014 polls, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India was thriving during NDA rule under leadership of Vajpayee, Advani.

Sep 22, 2013

Time is ripe to wipe out terror from the world: Narendra Modi on Nairobi Attack

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (ANI): Condemning the Nairobi Westgate mall attack, Gujarat Chief and BJP___s PM Candidate for 2014 polls, Narendra Modi on Sunday said time was ripe to wipe our terror from the world. Modi was addressing the Indian American community at the conclusion of the two-day national convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP-USA.

Sep 22, 2013

Scores killed in Kenya mall siege

Kenyan police backed by special forces battle Somali gunmen who stormed an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, killing more than 50 people and taking hostages. Duration: 02:05

Sep 22, 2013

Suicide bombers kill more than 70 at Pakistan church

A twin suicide bombing killed more than 70 people at a church service in northwest Pakistan on Sunday in what is believed to be the country's deadliest attack on Christians. Duration: 01:05

Sep 22, 2013

China's disgraced politician Bo Xilai gets life in jail

Fallen Chinese political star Bo Xilai is sentenced by a court to life in prison, following a sensational scandal that culminated in the country's highest-profile trial in decades. Duration: 01:14

Sep 22, 2013

In Lebanon, Syrian refugee children work to survive

A meeting will be held on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly to discuss ways of helping Lebanon cope with the Syrian refugee influx. Nearly half of the refugees are children, many of whom are working to support relatives back in Syria. Duration: 02:04

Sep 22, 2013

Merkel wins in Germany, 'grand coalition' likely

Chancellor Angela Merkel clinched a third term in German elections Sunday but will be forced to form an awkward coalition with her chief rivals to govern Europe's top economy, exit polls indicated. Duration: 01:06

Sep 22, 2013

Rajasthan: Another Congress MLA Booked in Sexual Assault Case

In yet another embarrassment for the Congress government in Rajasthan ahead of the assembly elections later this year, another MLA has been accused of sexually assasulting a woman.

Sep 21, 2013

Nimbahera: Another Rajasthan Congress MLA in sex scandal

Nimbahera, Sep 21 (ANI): Another Rajasthan Congress party MLA is in the news for the wrong reasons. Udai Lal Anjana, MLA from Nimbahera, in Chittor has been accused by a 45-year-old woman of sexually exploiting her on the pretext of marrying her.

Sep 21, 2013

Diluting Nuclear Liability Bill akin to surrendering India's sovereignty to US Agencies: BJP

Bangalore, Sep 21 (ANI): Senior BJP Leader, MM Joshi on Saturday questioned the UPA Government's reported move to attempt a dilution of the Nuclear Liability Bill (NLB) to suit the needs of the US Government and American firms interested in taking bilateral nuclear commerce with India forward, saying it was akin to surrendering India's sovereignty to US Agencies.

Sep 21, 2013

PM lays foundation for Jaipur Metro Rail phase I-B

Jaipur, Sep 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Metro Rail phase-1B in Jaipur, and also dedicated to the nation a solar power plant constructed under Jawahar Lal Nehru Solar Mission.

Sep 21, 2013

VK Singh has caught air of BJP: JD (U)

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Even as the Indian Army has requested the Defence Ministry to order a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by former chief, Gen (retd) V K Singh, suspecting it of carrying out "unauthorised operations" and financial wrongdoings, JD (U) Leader, Sabir Ali on Saturday said that General Singh had caught the air of BJP.

Sep 21, 2013