Politics

Bangladesh faces political dilemma ahead of general elections: Journalist

Dhaka, Oct 27 (ANI): Bangladesh journalist, Rahat Khan said that the country was facing a political dilemma due to the intensifying battle between the leading political parties, as tensions mounted ahead of the general elections.

Oct 27, 2013

Saudi women get behind the wheel in defiance of ban

Only a few Saudi women braved official threats of punishment and got behind the wheel in defiance of a ban on driving, but organisers say their campaign will continue. Duration: 00:57

Oct 27, 2013

Dogs dress up to the nines for Halloween parade

New York dogs take to the stage dressed as everything from princesses to pinatas in the 23rd annual Halloween Dog Parade. Duration: 01:41

Oct 27, 2013

Would-be Saakashvili successor holds rally before Georgia vote

Georgians vote in presidential polls to pick a successor to flamboyant Mikheil Saakashvili. David Bakradze, from Saakashvili's United National Movement, holds a final rally before the vote. Duration: 00:33

Oct 27, 2013

Dubai opens sprawling second airport to passengers

The Gulf emirate of Dubai opens passenger operations at its second airport, Al-Maktoum International, touted to be the world's largest once it is completed. Duration: 00:47

Oct 27, 2013

Thousands protest in Washington over US mass spying

Several thousand protesters, angry over surveillance that they say violates their privacy, gather in Washington DC to demand a new law reforming the way the NSA is monitored. Duration: 01:28

Oct 27, 2013

Thousands take to streets over Putin's crackdown in Russia

Several thousand Russians marched through central Moscow on Sunday in a new protest at President Vladimir Putin's rule and a judicial crackdown against opponents. Duration: 00:53

Oct 27, 2013

A year after Sandy, Rockaways still struggling to rebuild

One year after the devastating Hurricane Sandy battered the shore of New York and New Jersey, one of the worst-hit communities is still counting the cost. Duration: 02:17

Oct 27, 2013

Bomb blasts kill five, wound 60 at Indian opposition rally

A series of crude bombs killed five people in an eastern Indian city on Sunday, shortly before opposition party leader Narendra Modi was due to hold a campaign rally, police said. Duration: 00:51

Oct 27, 2013

Congress still trying to figure out Rahul Gandhi's Churu speech: Narendra Modi

Udaipur, Oct 26 (ANI): Taking a dig at Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi over his recent 'emotional' speech in Churu, BJP's PM Candidate and Gujarat Chief, Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress was still trying to figure out what Rahul implied in his speech.

Oct 26, 2013

Nagaland man designs his own sound system

Nagaland, Oct 26 (ANI): Based in Aoyimti village in Dimapur District, Lanu Zamir is a promising entrepreneur who recently designed and launched his own sound system under the brand name of 'ZipSound'. The sound system was launched through his Zip Engineering and Innovation Centre, which specializes in designing and building speakers and amplifiers. The components of the sound system have been built entirely by Jamir at his workshop. Jamir's tryst with electronics began as a young boy when he tried fixing his father's radio.

Oct 26, 2013

Does Rahul Gandhi have faith in Gehlot Govt, questions Narendra Modi

Udaipur, Oct 26 (ANI): Listing the failures of the Ashok Gehlot led Congress Government in Rajasthan, BJP's PM Candidate and Gujarat Chief, Narendra Modi on Saturday questioned how much faith the Congress had in its own chief minister Gehlot.

Oct 26, 2013

Narendra Modi uncovers 'family serial' behind Rahul's ISI and Muslim youth remark

Udaipur, Oct 26 (ANI): Calling his recent speech in Churu, more of a family serial ahead of the upcoming polls, BJP's PM Candidate and Gujarat Chief, Narendra Modi on Saturday uncovered the real face of Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi's claim about ISI officials getting in touch with Muzaffarnagar riot victims.

Oct 26, 2013

Phailin aftermath: At least 16 dead due to floods in Odisha

Puri, Oct 26 (ANI): At least 16 people have died owing to floods in Odisha, where the situation remained grim even as major rivers were receding on Saturday. Post the Phailin cyclone, Odisha has been struck by floods now, which have resulted in several villagers becoming homeless. As per the latest report, a breach in the embankment of the river Malaguni resulted in flooding of the Kanas block. Kanas block is located in the Puri district of Bhubneshwar. The government has claimed that several boats were put into service to rescue the villagers. The rescued villagers have been served with flattened rice, molasses, drinking water and medicines. The relief camps will continue for 14 days.

Oct 26, 2013

Sheila Dikshit hopes of reduction in onion prices soon

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Talking about soaring onion prices in Delhi, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit hoped of reduction in onion prices soon. Dikshit said that government met Sharad Pawar and KV Thomas about the same as requested for relief in prices. She also said that Election Commission has agreed for the government run vans to start again and remained hopeful for supply of onions from Alwar and Nashik. Dikshit finally assured the people of price cut in the onions very soon with all these measure undertaken.

Oct 26, 2013