Politics

Prince William: "I dreamed of being an astronaut"

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Prince William revealed on Friday (February 27) that he used to want to be an astronaut when he was a child. He made the comment during a function to promote

Feb 27, 2015

Pot lovers light up as Washington DC legalizes marijuana

Marijuana enthusiasts lit up their joints with confidence Thursday on the first full day of legal pot in the US capital, and looked forward to a day when all America might be able to follow suit. Duration: 00:50

Feb 27, 2015

Two blasts rock central Nigeria's Jos, at least 17 dead

Two blasts targeting a bus park in the central Nigerian city of Jos killed at least 17 people on Thursday. Duration: 00:39

Feb 27, 2015

British eurosceptic Farage addresses US conservative conference

The leader of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party Nigel Farage addresses a US conservative conference, criticizing President Obama and calling for both countries to defend their "Judeo-Christian culture". Duration: 01:06

Feb 27, 2015

Activists condemn rape of Sikkim girl in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Condemning the alleged rape of a 25-year-old girl from Sikkim by a doctor in the national capital as 'extremely disturbing', activist Binalakshmi Nepram on Friday warned of a strong protest if an attempt is made to hush up the matter. She also condemned the surge in rape cases across the country. Meanwhile, another women activist, Jagmati Sangwan also expressed her outrage stating that girls from northeast are particularly vulnerable and are therefore targeted. The girl from Sikkim was allegedly raped by a doctor in the Hauz Khas area of the city. The police have initiated an inquiry in this matter following a complaint by the victim.

Feb 27, 2015

Kejriwal will Chair Delhi Dialogue Commission: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday announced the formation of Delhi Dialogue Commission. The Commission will oversee the implementation of the party's 70-point manifesto, representing 70 Delhi Assembly constituencies. The body will be headed by Delhi chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, while another party member Ashish Khetan will be the vice-chairman.

Feb 27, 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed meets 'old friend' Sharad Yadav, invites him for swearing in ceremony

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): People's Democratic Party chief Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Friday met 'good friend' and JD (U) chief Sharad Yadav and invited him for his swearing-in ceremony in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in the day, Sayeed also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to finalize the modalities of government formation in the state and give final touches to the Common Minimum Programme. The PDP chief will reportedly take charge as the Chief Minister on March 1.

Feb 27, 2015

Indonesia: anti-Abbott protest at Australian embassy

Protest outside Australian embassy as relations between the two countries deteriorate over two Australian drug traffickers on death row. Duration: 00:41

Feb 27, 2015

My Govt's only Religion is 'India First'; Devoted to 'Bharat Bhakti': PM Modi

Narendra Modi said communalism for political reasons has destroyed the country.

Feb 27, 2015

Prada's space age-inspired collection at Milan Fashion Week

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Italy's fashion power house Prada presented a futuristic Autumn-Winter 2015-16 collection at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday (February 26). Neoprene and

Feb 27, 2015

Istanbul police detain suspect after U.S. consulate bomb threat

Witnesses say the drama began when a man threatened to blow up his car outside the U.S. consulate in Istanbul. Bomb squad officials were quickly on the scene. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) EYEWITNESS,

Feb 27, 2015

People expect cheaper food, tax reforms from annual budget

Panaji/Dharamsala, Feb 28 (ANI): Indian citizens hope food and healthcare will be cheaper and tax reforms will be made in the annual budget 2015-16 to be released on Saturday. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present his first full-year budget, seeking to put Asia's third-largest economy on a path of 7-8 percent growth over the next two years. The 2015-16 budget is billed as a "make-or-break" event for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eight-month-old government. The 2015/16 budget is expected to give a big push to Modi's 'Make in India' campaign, with tax breaks and other incentives for several sectors. Jaitley has promised to implement a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) from April 1, 2016. He introduced a bill in Parliament in December to rationalise state and central indirect taxes into a harmonised sales tax. Meanwhile in Goa, many wished that the state had something more to offer than beaches and casinos.

Feb 27, 2015

Just Cavalli goes for globetrotter cool

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Extravagant Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli served a palette of 1970's colours at his Just Cavalli line's Autumn/Winter 2015 show in Milan on

Feb 27, 2015

Jordan and Israel agree $900m Red Sea-Dead Sea pipeline

Jordan and Israel signed an agreement on 26 February to go ahead with a World Bank-sponsored project to build a desalination plant in the Gulf of Aqaba and a pipeline linking the Red Sea with the Dead Sea.

Feb 27, 2015

It happens : Dance Festival

Khajuraho, Feb 27 (ANI): The colorful and magnificent dance forms of India continued to fascinate the audience from across the world at Khajuraho dance festival in Madhya Pradesh. The week-long extravaganza at the brilliantly lit Khajuraho temples, which celebrates the spring season, aspires to showcase the essence of various Indian classical dance forms at its purest. According to Indian mythology, the gods and goddesses were great lovers of music that comprises vocal singing, instrumental music and dance. Other Indian classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Mohiniyattam also enticed the audience. The dancers explored these forms through duet, solo and group performances, enthralling the audience with elegance and grace. The temples at Khajuraho are famous for their Nagara style architecture and erotic sculptures.

Feb 27, 2015