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People from varied faiths flock at the Urs of Sufi saint Syed Mohd Ishaq (RA)

Srinagar, Jan 26 (ANI): Kashmir is well known as the valley of the saints. From time immemorial, the saints have been coming here and teaching Sufism to people. One such saint was Syed Mohd Ishaq (RA) who taught brotherhood to people of different communities. To pay homage and seek his blessings, his followers celebrate his annual urs at his shrine in Lasjan, Srinagar. The Urs takes place with full spirit aimed at maintaining brotherhood, peace and prosperity in the valley. Men and women form part of the celebration, holding prayers for their wellness. People from different parts of the state pay a visit to this shrine. The shrines of the saints serve as binding force to bring people, belonging to different communities, together and embrace oneness which the saints taught to them.

Jan 27, 2015

Brussels warns Greece's Syriza to stick to austerity

The EU took a tough tone towards Greece after the radical left party Syriza stormed to victory in elections, warning that Athens' place in the eurozone depended on it honouring agreements on debt and austerity. Duration: 01:12

Jan 27, 2015

Dozens dead, scores injured in Ukraine city Mariupol

A barrage of rocket fire hit the port city of Mariupol on Saturday, killing 30 and injuring nearly 100 people. Observers said the rockets had been fired from the direction of rebel-held territory. Duration: 01:08

Jan 27, 2015

Iraqi army launches a military operation in Diyala province

Iraqi army supported by pro-government militia, launched a military operation to retake positions held by Islamic State (IS) group jihadists near the village of Sharween, in Diyala province, north of the capital Baghdad. Duration: 00:39

Jan 27, 2015

Venezuela bars ex-presidents from talks with opposition

Venezuela, which has accused a pair of Latin American ex-presidents of trying to spark a coup, on Sunday denied them permission to speak to jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez. Duration: 00:57

Jan 27, 2015

Cartoonist RK Laxman dies at 94

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): RK Laxman, the country's best-known cartoonist, passed away at 94 on Monday evening, at the Dinanath Mangeshkar hospital in Pune, where he was on life support for the past few days. Born in 1921 in Mysore, Laxman had no formal training in cartooning but the work he put out over decades was sheer genius. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the sad demise of Laxman. PM Modi tweeted- "My condolences to the family and countless well-wishers of a legend whose demise leaves a major void in our lives. RIP RK Laxman."

Jan 26, 2015

US President Barack Obama addresses India-US Business Summit Part - 2

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama on Monday addressed the India-US Business Summit in New Delhi. Obama said that India and U.S are always ready for investments from both sides in terms of expanding business. He added that economic growth is a major perspective of development. He also added that growth cannot just be measured by GDP, it has to make people’s life better in more tangible and lasting ways.

Jan 26, 2015

US President Barack Obama addresses India-US Business Summit Part - 1

Jan 26, 2015

PM Modi addresses India-US Business summit Part - 2

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the India-US business summit in New Delhi. Modi said that the business between India and United States has immense potential to grow economies of both countries. He added that together India and US will make the world a better place to live in.

Jan 26, 2015

PM Modi addresses India-US Business summit Part - 1

Jan 26, 2015

US President addresses India-US CEO forum meet

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama on Monday addressed the India-US CEO forum meet which was held in New Delhi. Obama said that United States looks for an improved relation between both the countries in terms of business. He said that India has a tremendous potential and scope for growth and US will take all necessary steps to improve the relation consistently.

Jan 26, 2015

PM Modi addresses India-US CEO forum meet

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the India-US CEO forum meet which was held in New Delhi. Modi said that India is open for all kinds of investments in various sectors, laying stress upon tourism. He also added that India and US have come up with a new program of 'Ease of Business' where all problems faced by businessmen shall be addressed. Modi said that his three top priorities are- skill, scope and speed to deliver best business ground for investors.

Jan 26, 2015

Republic Day: Beating retreat ceremony takes place at Wagah border

Amritsar, Jan 26 (ANI): A beating retreat ceremony was held at Wagah Border in Amritsar on Monday evening as the country marks 66th Republic Day. The BSF jawans and Pakistan Rangers shook hands during the ceremony. The forces from both sides performed the 'show of strength' ceremony expressing their power. After that the common practice of lowering the national flags of both countries was held. The Beating Retreat ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both the sides, and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags.

Jan 26, 2015

Greeks react to poll victory of anti-austerity Syriza party

Greece awoke to a new era of defiant anti-austerity Monday after voters handed a decisive victory to radical left party Syriza, putting the country on a collision course with the EU and international creditors. Duration: 00:51

Jan 26, 2015

US East Coast braces for monster snowstorm

Authorities in the US northeast warn of a fast-moving winter storm that could cause regional chaos and dump as much as a metre of snow on New York City. Duration: 01:00

Jan 26, 2015