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Polls open in Egypt constitution vote

Egyptians were voting on a new constitution Tuesday amid high security in a referendum likely to launch a presidential bid by the army chief who overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. Duration: 00:44 Jan 14, 2014
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Islamisation fears at top Pakistan university

At Quaid-i-Azam University, rated the best public university in Pakistan, some students rush for the door when the call for prayer sounds highlighting what critics say is the Islamisation of the institution. Duration: 01:30 Jan 14, 2014
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Congress, BJP continue to hit at Somnath Bharti, demand resignation

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The BJP and the Congress both continued their attack on Delhi's law minister Somnath Bharti. BJP's Dr. Harshvardhan demanded Bharti's resignation. DPCC chief Arvinder Singh Lovely said that the matter is really worrying as the protector of law has become a law breaker. Jan 14, 2014

Indians celebrate Hindu holy day

More than four hundred thousand pilgrims from all over India celebrate the Hindu holy day Makar Sankranti with a 'holy dip' at the confluence of the River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal. Duration: 00:32 Jan 14, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal, Kapil Sibal share warm hug on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): As Muslims across the nation celebrated the festival of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad, with religious fervour and gaiety, Delhi saw Chief Minister from Aam Aadmi Party and Kapil Sibal of the Congress sharing a warm hug at a Delhi mosque. Jan 14, 2014

Sikhs in India demand probe into British claims in Operation Bluestar

Punjab/New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Outraged Sikh organisations and leaders on Tuesday demanded a thorough probe into reports that the British government colluded with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi over Operation Blue Star, when Indian security forces entered the holy Sikh shrine, the Golden Temple in 1984, to flush out militants. Jan 14, 2014

Rahul Gandhi ready for what Congress wants him to do, draws flak from BJP

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday took a jibe at Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi, for stating that he was ready to do whatever his party wants him to do. Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that he is ready to take any responsibility if given, amid reports that Congress is likely to appoint him as its Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections. Jan 14, 2014

Salman- Narendra Modi fly kites together on Uttarayan

Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Tuesday met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and bothe of them flew kites together during the Kite Festival in Ahmedabad. Modi was celebrating the festival of Uttarayan in Gujarat wherein people fly kites. Jan 14, 2014
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Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2013 Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday. Duration: 01:20 Jan 14, 2014

Politicians condemn baton charge on women protesters in Firozabad

New Delhi/ Firozabad, Jan 14 (ANI): Politicians on Tuesday condemned the baton charge by police on women protesting against an accident which took place in Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked a sharp criticism against UP government and the state police who were seen ruthlessly beating women protesters on Monday in Firozabad district. Reportedly, women were protesting against an accident at NH-2 (National Highway-2) when police baton-charged them to clear the highway. The cops were seen beating the women with sticks, slapping and even kicking them. Meanwhile, a BJP leader, Sidharth Nath Singh, said it was a shameful act and the police behaved like hooligans. Jan 14, 2014

BSE closes points 101.33 down on Jan 14

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 101.33 points down to stand at 21,032.88. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 30.90 points down to stand at 6,241.85. Cummins India and CESC were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 4.03% and 3.66% along with Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Mcleod Russel with an increase of 3.48% and 3.01% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Dish TV India and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. with a decrease of 4.72% and 3.81% along with MCX and Mphasis with a decrease of 3.45% and 3.03% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 40.06 points at 11,997.16 while the banking sector is down 82.78 points at 12,520.32 and the realty sector is down 17.84 points at 1,339.61. The Indian currency is down 0.02% at Rs 61.51 per dollar. Jan 14, 2014

Japan promotes women to play an active role in industry and sports

Japan, Jan 14 (ANI): Japan has been promoting women to play an active role in industry and sports. This is Hisamitsu Springs, a women's Volleyball team based in Japan's Kobe city. The winner of V. Premier League for the third time in 2013, Hisamitsu Springs has the longest history in women's volleyball league. Jan 14, 2014

No evidence was tampered with: Kejriwal on Somnath Bharti

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The Patiala House Court in 2013 had indicted Lawyer and AAP leader, Somnath Bharti for tampering with evidence along with his client Pawan Kumar in a corruption case. Speaking on the same, Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that they are ready to share the evidence which was found during their sting operation against the bank, and also added that no evidence was tampered with. The Congress and the BJP are demanding the lawyer-turned-minister's resignation. Kejriwal on the other hand has stood by his minister, calling the court observation completely wrong. Jan 14, 2014

B town celebs at film Jatishwar premiere

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities such as Juhi Chawla, Ramesh Sippy, Divya Dutta, Shoojit Sircar and many others were spotted at the special screening of a Bengali movie, Jatishwar, starring Prosenjit Chatterjee in the showbiz capital, Mumbai recently. At the screening, Juhi shared her connection with Bengali movies. On the other hand, film maker Ramesh Sippy was seen motivating Prosenjit. Well....even we wish this film a very good luck! Jan 14, 2014

Cast and Crew of Kamasutra 3D launch its 3D trailer

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): The cast and crew of upcoming Bollywood movie “Kamasutra 3D” launched its trailer in 3D format in showbiz capital Mumbai. Director of the film Rupesh Paul said that it was difficult for him to find a producer for the film as everybody was turning it down, considering it a pornographic film, but it was his mentor who supported him. Jan 14, 2014

Kiran Bedi criticizes RK Singh for not revealing Shinde s truth earlier

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Former IPS officer, Kiran Bedi on Tuesday criticized Former Home Secretary RK Singh after he stated that Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde was protecting a businessman said to be close to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and was also interfering with Delhi Police postings. Bedi asked Singh, why not he reported the matter to the PM earlier. She added that if he did not inform the PM of the unlawful instructions then he is at fault too. Jan 14, 2014

AAPs law min accused of tampering evidence; BJP, Congress demand action

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party is now tackling allegations that its Law Minister, Somnath Bharti, tried to influence a witness and tamper with evidence in a case he handled last year. Reacting on the issue the BJP said the lawyer-turned-minister must resign immediately or be removed from office by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The Congress also said that it is time to see whether the party that has won huge public support for its anti-corruption stand, walks the talk. Jan 14, 2014

UP media ban unwarranted, I&B ministry will take action on complaint: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): After SP government in UP allegedly banned TV channels in the state, I&B Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said that the ban is extremely unwarranted and asked the management to complain so that the I&B ministry can take action against the same. Tewari also said that UPA government in ten years has never used its power to stifle or muzzle the media, unlike SP government. Jan 14, 2014
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