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Workshop in Bangalore to sensitize police on sexual abuse cases

Bangalore, July 29 (ANI): Civil society and the police organized a seminar recently to spread awareness on child abuse matters and new legal provisions among police officials in Bangalore. Bangalore Police Commissioner, M N Reddi, stressed upon upgrading the awareness and knowledge among police officers about POCSO. The city of Bangalore and the issue of child safety featured in news when a student of first grade, in one of the city's schools was assaulted by the skating instructor on July 02 who was arrested on July 20. Senior Manager of World Vision, Wesley said they were working with the government to resolve the issue of child protection.

Jul 29, 2014

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Gaza doctors save baby from her dead mother's womb

When the doctors gently pulled the tiny newborn from her mother's womb in an emergency Caesarian section, the woman had already been dead for an hour. Duration: 02:08

Jul 29, 2014

One Direction Singer Gets Death Threat: Zayn Malik Not Deleting #FreePalestine Tweet

Zayn Malik, one of the singers of popular English-Irish pop boy band One Direction, might not have thought that he would get death threats and abuse for his support for the #FreePalestine social media campaign but he received lots of flak from his followers.

Jul 28, 2014

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Aruba releases Venezuelan wanted in US on drug charges

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro welcomes a Venezuelan ex-military intelligence chief after his release from Aruba, where he was arrested at the United States' request on drug trafficking charges. Duration: 00:56

Jul 28, 2014

Armed pro-Russian separatist stands guard as OSCE monitors and members of a Malaysian air crash investigation team inspect the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, near the village of Rozsypne, Donetsk region

MH17 Suffered Massive Explosive Decompression; Passengers would have Died Seconds after Plane was Hit

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was indeed shot down by a missile, which caused a 'massive explosive decompression'.

Jul 28, 2014

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Israel army releases images they claim show tunnels from Gaza

Video released by the Israeli Defense Force shows what it claims are tunnels built by Hamas to infiltrate Israel which they have destroyed. Duration: 00:42

Jul 28, 2014

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Huge oil depot blaze puts Tripoli under threat

Firefighters on Monday failed to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot on the outskirts of Tripoli, sparking fears of a huge fireball that could cause carnage over a wide area. Duration: 00:35

Jul 28, 2014

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Calcutta HC directs CID to probe Tapas Pal hate speech and submit report

Kolkata, July 28 (ANI): The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal CID to investigate and submit a report on TMC MP Tapas Pal hate speech by September 1. Pulling up the West Bengal Police, the court said that an FIR should have been filed in the case.

Jul 28, 2014

Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city.

Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre Destroyed by Hamas a Hoax

The hoax claims that Hamas militants blew up the church, after plundering the artifacts.

Jul 28, 2014

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Kashmir decks up for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations

Srinagar, July 28 (ANI): As the countdown to Eid-ul-Fitr begins, the activities that have contributed to the merry hustle and bustle associated with it gains momentum across Kashmir. Shoppers galore flock at decked up markets to usher in the much-awaited festival. Shoppers in the summer capital of Srinagar thronged decorated markets to do their last minute Eid shopping. Beelines outside confectionary and bakery shops to buy their favourite items were seen across the city. Eid ul-Fitr is also know as "the feast of breaking the fast" and occurs with the sighting of the new moon. Rushing through his Eid shopping in a market in Srinagar, a customer, Peroz Ahmad, said Eid is a big day for everyone and brings joy to every household. It is customary for Muslims to buy new clothes and accessories for the festive occasion.

Jul 28, 2014

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Indian Civil Services aspirants meet Rahul Gandhi to air grievances over examination

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) aspirants met, Vice President of Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday to seek a solution over the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) issue. Aspirants have demanded the scrapping of the current format of the Civil Services Aptitude Test, calling it discriminatory against those with a limited knowledge of the English language. National general secretary of the student wing of Congress party -National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Mohit Sharma, said that they asked Gandhi to champion their cause. The candidates have requested the Congress leader to raise the matter in Parliament.

Jul 28, 2014

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Palestinians honour Gaza victims during Eid prayers

Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah participated in prayers marking Eid al-Fitr in Ramallah on Monday later placing flowers in memory of victims of the conflict in the Gaza Strip at the memorial for martyrs in the West Bank. Duration: 01:10

Jul 28, 2014

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Goa Deputy CM apologises for his 'Hindu nation'remark

Panaji, July 28 (ANI): Goa's Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza apologized on Monday for his remark that PM Narendra Modi will develop India into a Hindu nation. He said that Hindu is a culture and he did not prefer to it as a religion. Further, he said that if the remark had hurt sentiments of anybody, he apologise for the same.

Jul 28, 2014

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Pakistan must declare Hafiz Saeed as terrorist: Husain Haqqani

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Former Ambassador of Pakistan to US Husain Haqqani on Monday said that Pakistan should declare Hafiz Saeed and others of the group as terrorist, like international community who have already declared the same. He said that Pakistan should not think that they will be beneficial for the country in any way and that Punjab and the Pak central government should understand this.

Jul 28, 2014

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Muslims mark start of Eid al-Fitr festival

Muslims around the world mark the start of Eid al-Fitr. Afghans pray at the Shah-e Do Shamshira mosque in Kabul while Palestinians celebrate in Jerusalem under the watchful eye of security forces. Duration: 00:49

Jul 28, 2014

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