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Boxer Sarita Devi confident of winning gold in 2016 Olympics

Guwahati, Jan 04 (ANI): Boxer Sarita Devi, who has been banned for one year by the world governing body AIBA for her petulant behaviour at the Asian Games, exuded confidence and said she would win gold medal in 2016 Rio Olympics. While addressing a news conference in Assam, Devi said she would make her country proud in 2016 Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She added the controversy made her mentally strong. Furious after losing her semi-final to local favourite Park Ji-na in the women's lightweight division in Incheon in October last year, Sarita refused to accept her bronze medal, prompting AIBA to suspend her indefinitely.

Jan 4, 2015

Two cases of swine flu registered in Jaipur

Jaipur, Jan 04 (ANI): Two cases of swine flu were registered in a hospital in Jaipur. The administration of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur came into action where special wards have been opened and a special team of doctors have been deputed to treat swine flu cases. Additional Superintendent of the hospital, Ajit Singh, said that the two cases were registered within a week. Swine flu is caused by the H1N1 virus. H1N1 symptoms are similar to those produced by other influenza viruses - fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and respiratory problems.

Jan 4, 2015

Centrally sponsored health schemes benefit people in remote areas of Northeast

Assam, Jan 04 (ANI): Thengalbari village in Titabor Sub-division of Jorhat is one of those interior areas of Assam which lacks proper healthcare facilities. But, the Mobile Medical Units under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) are reaching out to such remote villages. They organize free medical camps for the needy. Hundreds of people of different age groups queued up at the venue to avail a variety of facilities including general medical examination, ECG, Vision test and ear, Nose and throat check up. Free medicines were also given out to the people. In Tripura also, the security forces are taking a step forward to provide health facilities in remote areas. The 1st battalion of Tripura state rifles organized a mega health camp in the remote Chachu village in Mohanpur sub-division of West Tripura under its civic action programme.

Jan 4, 2015

Mourners attend funeral of Palestinian killed by Egyptian police

In the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, Palestinian friends and family took part on Saturday in the funeral procession of Zaki al-Houbi, a 17-year-old Palestinian boy, after he was shot by Egyptian border guards on Friday. Duration: 00:39

Jan 3, 2015

Homes lost as bushfire rages out of control in Australia

An intense bushfire razed at least five homes in South Australia Saturday, with more devastation feared as firefighters struggle to contain the worst blaze in decades that is raging out of control. Duration: 00:38

Jan 3, 2015

Rescue teams continue search for victims of doomed AirAsia plane

Recovery teams continue search for victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, which crashed into the sea last weekend with 162 people on board. Duration: 00:46

Jan 3, 2015

Paris to order more Reaper drones to monitor jihadists

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced the purchase of three new drones to help local forces monitor jihadists operating across the Sahel. Le Drian was speaking during a visit to troops stationed in Chad and Niger. Duration: 00:39

Jan 3, 2015

Adorable Toddler Playing with 13-Foot-Long Python Scary Video Goes Viral [PHOTOS VIDEO]

Adorable Baby Playing with Scary 13-Foot-Long Python Video Goes Viral [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

The scary video uploaded on YouTube on 2 January 2015 has received more than one lakh views.

Jan 3, 2015

PM Modi calls debate, dialogue most essential aspects of democracy part - 2

Kohlapur, Jan 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended the celebrations to mark 75th anniversary of local Marathi daily 'Pudhari' on Saturday, said that debate and dialogue are the two most essential aspects in a democracy. Furthermore, he lauded the media for taking up the responsibility of informing people. The Prime Minister is in Kohlapur to mark the celebrations to mark 75th anniversary of local Marathi daily ' Pudhari.' The programme was organised at Police Parade ground. Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Railway Minster Suresh Prabhu were present on the occasion.

Jan 3, 2015

Maoist blast in Jharkhand injures two security personnel

Raipur, Jan 03 (ANI): An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh injured two constables of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Saturday. The blast took place at 8 am when a CoBRA (Compact Battalion for Resolute Action) contingent unit was conducting regular operations in Chintagufa area of Sukma district. The two injured were brought to a hospital in Raipur. The Maoists, also known as Naxals in India, say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers.

Jan 3, 2015

Fifty Hindu couples tie nuptial knot at mass wedding in Pakistan

Karachi, Jan 03 (ANI): As many as fifty Hindu couples tied nuptial knot at a mass wedding ceremony in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi. Donned in traditional wedding garments, the couples arrived for their big day as several hundred Hindu families gathered to attend the wedding ceremony held at the YMCA Ground in the city. The mass ceremony was organized by a non-governmental organisation, the Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC), for the couples who could not afford their marriage expenses. They tied the nuptial knot with the assistance of the community. Groom, Anil Kumar from Karachi, said he chose to get married in a mass wedding because his family was poor. Bride Usha Bai said her poor parents had to marry off three of her sisters earlier and they had been unable to afford her wedding expenses. Groom Prem Jee, who hailed from Sukkur town in the interior of Sindh, was delighted for him and others getting married.

Jan 3, 2015

PM Modi calls debate, dialogue most essential aspects of democracy part -1

Jan 3, 2015

Markets in Rajkot flooded with Modi-Obama kites

Rajkot, Jan 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama will fly high in the sky during the upcoming International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) in Gujarat as Modi-Obama kites are a hit amongst customers. The kite festival which marks the end of winter will start on January 10 and will culminate on January 13. The shops in Rajkot are loaded with kites of all the types but the customers are seen going after the one with Modi printed on them. A kite seller, Ravi Tak, said that the demands of Modi kites are increasing every year. US President Barack Obama will attend Republic Day celebrations in January as chief guest, a sign of steadily expanding ties between two countries that share concerns about China's growing power in Asia.

Jan 3, 2015

Protest demanding Kamaruzzaman's quick execution erupts in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan 03 (ANI): A mass demonstration was held in Dhaka demanding life sentence for war criminals. The slogan-shouting protesters, under the banner of Resurgent Platform, demanded immediate execution of leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, convicted of war crimes during the 1971 Liberation war of Bangladesh, along with other war criminals. The protesters shouted slogans against the government for dilly-dallying with the execution of Kamaruzzaman and other war criminals. Meanwhile, the protesters said the commoners would take to the streets and intensify their protest if war criminals escaped the law.

Jan 3, 2015

Four civilians injured in cross-border firing hospitalized in Kashmir

Jammu/Ramgarh, Jan 03 (ANI): Four civilians, who were injured in shelling from across the border in Kashmir, were admitted to a government hospital in Jammu on Saturday (January 03). The injured belonged to Ramgarh and Hiranagar towns of Jammu region.Mohammad Hussain, a villager, said the firing hasn't stopped from more than twelve hours. In the fresh assault, Pakistani Rangers targeted several Indian paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) posts in Ramgarh town of Jammu district early Saturday. Barota camp in Ramgarh sector also came under heavy mortar fire. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Jammu Medical College and Hospital, RR Pal, said the condition of the injured was stable. An Indian soldier was killed on New Year eve when Pakistani Rangers opened fire in Samba district.

Jan 3, 2015