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Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Poonch

Poonch, Nov 25 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday addressed a rally in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Gandhi slammed the ruling BJP for making false promises to the people of the country and misleading them. He said that the UPA government worked for the betterment and development and blamed the NDA and BJP for spreading hatred and anger among people. He also said that Congress has helped in bringing employment opportunities for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 25, 2014

Chicken Domestication Began 10,000 Years Ago in China, Claims Study

China may have served as an early center of chicken domestication, possibly dating as far back as 10,000 years.

Nov 25, 2014

Qatar unveils model for revamped Khalifa Inernational Stadium

The Qatar 2022 Organising Committee unveiled a model for the re-vamped Khalifa International Stadium at a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Duration: 00:34

Nov 25, 2014

Obama urges peace, 'restraint' in Ferguson

President Barack Obama urges calm as violent protests break out on the streets of Ferguson after a grand jury decided a white policeman will not face charges for killing a black teen. Duration: 00:48

Nov 25, 2014

World record broken as 1762 elves gather in Bangkok

A new world record was set in Bangkok for the largest number of Christmas elves gathered in one place. 1,762 mainly school children donned red and green shirts, over-sized ears and striped hats to beat the previous record of 1,110. Duration: 00:32

Nov 25, 2014

Hundreds protest in Washington over Ferguson ruling

Protests spread across the United States late Monday over the explosive grand jury decision in Missouri against indicting a white cop who shot dead an unarmed black teen. Duration: 01:06

Nov 25, 2014

African celebrities in Ebola campaign video

African celebrities have called for action against Ebola in a video produced by the ONE Campaign. Duration: 00:55

Nov 25, 2014

ISIS Poster Uses Image from Hungarian Porn to Show 'Abuse of Sunni Women'

The image is accompanied by a caption that reads:"No more watching brothers dies no more watching sister cry.."

Nov 25, 2014

Police tighten security after threats to India-Pakistan bus service

Amritsar, Nov 25 (ANI): Police in Punjab on Tuesday (November 25) heightened the security of bus plying between Amritsar and Lahore after receiving threats of militant attack on the bus. In the wake of an explosion on the Pakistan side of the border, which had killed at least 57 people and injured around 70 on November 02, the Indian security forces have been deployed at the International Bus Terminal-Amritsar for 24 hours vigilance. However, an Indian bus driver of the Amritsar-Lahore bus said the threats do not scare them. During a popular flag-lowering ceremony between the two countries on November 02, a bomber tried to get as close as possible to the border in a possible attempt to cause casualties on the Indian side as well. The suicide bombing took place in a car park on the Pakistani side at least 500 meters from the border with India. No Indian troops were hurt in the attack.

Nov 25, 2014

Deep Water Shrimps Could Lead us to Alien Life, Says NASA

NASA scientists are studying deep water shrimps that are piled on top of each other to understand alien life.

Nov 25, 2014

Modi wave invigorates stock market in Gujarat

Rajkot, Nov 25 (ANI): Riding on the Modi wave, the share market in Gujarat is on a newfound high as Gujaratis trade in new Initial Public Offering (IPOs) and invest more and more in stock markets. Modi's victory unleashed a rush of money from foreign portfolios betting the reformist prime minister would drive a quick recovery. The retail investors in Gujarat have gained confidence once again and are back in business. CEO of SKSE Securities Limited, Ashok Koyani, said that in the coming years Modi's government will provide the much needed impetus for the stock market. The economy is showing some signs of revival and inflation has plummeted, aided largely by a drop in global oil prices.

Nov 25, 2014

Residents of Nepal enthusiastic about Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the country

Kathmandu, Nov 25 (ANI): Residents of Nepal are enthusiastic about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country for 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit as Modi is scheduled to arrive in capital Kathmandu later in the day on Tuesday. Leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Pakistan meet in Kathmandu for two days for the plenary session from November 26 for the SAARC summit. The last minute preparations for the summit are in full swing in Nepal as the authorities have heightened the security for the two-day event where leaders from eight nations will meet and discuss the core issues of importance. Meanwhile, the youth of Nepal is also hoping for stronger ties between the two nations and is busy with cultural activities for the grand welcome.

Nov 25, 2014

Saudi Arabia Restaurants Ban Single Women for 'Mentally Unstable' Behaviour; Bloggers Support Move

Restaurants have justified their action saying single women flirt, smoke and use mobile phones creating public nuisance.

Nov 25, 2014

Is Islamic State's Battle for Kobani Waning? Social Media Message of ISIS Fighter Shows Desperation

Kurdish officials have claimed that the ISIS is now left with only 20% control of Kobani.

Nov 25, 2014

Coal Scam: Was Not Permitted to Examine Manmohan Singh, CBI Tells Special Court

CBI Special Court had asked the agency why wasn't former PM Manmohan Singh questioned in connection with the coal block allocation case involving KM Birla.

Nov 25, 2014