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Delhi Elections 2015: Former AAP Leader Shazia Ilmi Likely to Join BJP

Actor-turned politician Jaya Prada and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi are also likely to join the party, according to fresh speculations.

Jan 15, 2015

Boko Haram Devastation Seen on Satellite Images; Militants Also Kill Woman in Labour

Satellite images show that more than 3,700 structures were damaged or completely destroyed.

Jan 15, 2015

Since the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the demand for Voltaire's

Charlie Hebdo Attacks Lead to Renewed Interest in Voltaire's 'Treatise on Tolerance'

As the demand for Voltaire's "Treatise on Tolerance" sky-rockets, the French publishers of the book are now going for a new edition.

Jan 15, 2015

speculations of a serial killer surface as 62 bodies are dragged out of the Manchester canal

'The Pusher': Manchester Canal 'Serial Killer' Goes Viral on Internet; Police Deny Any Foulplay

Discovery of 62 bodies in the Manchester Canal has sparked rumours of a serial killer, dubbed as "The Pusher", being on the loose.

Jan 15, 2015

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AAP says Kejriwal has strong proof against Satish Upadhyay, Congress- BJP calls him 'attention seeke

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday react on AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal's allegations on Delhi BJP Chief Satish Upadhyay and his relationship with power companies of the national capital. AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that Kejriwal does not make any allegations without evidence and that he has strong proof in the case. Meanwhile, BJP leaders called him a 'pampered child' who likes to grab attention by people. Congress also demanded answers by Kejriwal on his allegations and said that the AAP chief likes to grab attention all the time.

Jan 15, 2015

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Expert ponders safety issues in Indonesian airspace

The amount of air traffic and lack of English language competency are major problems in ensuring airlines' safety in Indonesian airspace, says an aviation analyst. Duration: 00: 55

Jan 15, 2015

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Korea's outlaw tattoo artists

Tattoos have hit the mainstream in South Korea but the law is lagging behind, leaving the growing number of Korean tattoo artists vulnerable to prosecution on the whim of local authorities. Duration: 00:25

Jan 15, 2015

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Suresh Prabhu pitches for seamless policing for security in Indian railways

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday called for seamless policing to ensure security and safety of the passengers. The minister, addressing the Conference of Director Generals of Police (DGP) of all states on railway security, said with the increase in crimes, it is inevitable that railways will also be its victim. Social, political and economic factors also contribute to the crime rate going up; and unemployment, regional disparities and growing ambitions not being fulfilled also contribute to it, Prabhu added. Inviting the officers to device joint strategy to deal with crimes, especially on running trains, the minister said as law-enforcers there is a challenge as policing in railways is a difficult task. Also present at the conference was Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who said Indian railways is a developmental as well as a strategic asset. Singh assured the DGPs that his ministry would cooperate and coordinate with the ministry of railways to ensure safety and security.

Jan 15, 2015

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Rajnath Singh says probe into Sunanda Pushkar death case impartial and bereft of political pressure

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday denied any political pressure in the inquiry into the murder of Sunanda Pushkar. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead in her five-star hotel room in Delhi in January 2014, after publicly accusing Tharoor of having an extra-marital affair with a Pakistani journalist. Singh said every probe conducted by Delhi Police is unbiased. Meanwhile, Tharoor, who is in Kolkata to attend a book festival evaded media and queries regarding the case. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that law is above all and all should be patient to see how the case unfolds.

Jan 15, 2015

Terrorists May Target Schools, Civilian Areas Ahead of US President Barack Obama's Visit to India

Indian Army's Lieutenant General, K.H. Singh, said that around 200 militants are trying to infiltrate into the Indian side.

Jan 15, 2015

American Pair Conquers Yosemite's El Capitan in World's Toughest Rock Climbing Adventure

Two Americans made history by completing the world's toughest rock climb in California's Yosemite National Park on Wednesday.

Jan 15, 2015

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Varanasi students prepare a kilometre-long complaint letter for PM Modi

Varanasi, Jan 15 (ANI): A group of students have initiated a campaign to prepare a kilometre-long letter for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, listing the grievances of the people from holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. This letter aims to brief Modi about the problems faced by the people of his constituency and also offer solutions to some of the problems raised. So far the letter is 350 to 400 metres long and almost 900 complaints have been mentioned in it by the residents of Varanasi. An organiser, Kushant Srivastav said that the students are visiting various places in the city to get people to pen down their issues. A student, Abhishek Kumar said he wrote about the need for bringing in a law to tackle the problem of eve-teasing in the city.

Jan 15, 2015

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I really want to expose AAP, says Shazia Ilmi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi on Thursday slamming Aam Aadmi Party said that she wants to expose AAP and will do whatever she can expose the party. Speaking on the reports of her joining BJP, Ilmi said that she will let everyone know about her plans of joining BJP or not after some time.

Jan 15, 2015