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Fighter aircraft crashes in Rajasthan

Barmer, Jan 28 (ANI): A MiG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan. The crash happened about eight kilometers from Barmer city, injuring a motorcyclist. According to media reports, the pilot was ejected safely from the aircraft. The injured civilian has been admitted to the district hospital. In 2012, more than half the MiG fleet of 872 aircraft were lost to crashes that killed 171 pilots.

Jan 28, 2015

Mann Ki Baat: Obama, Modi Share their Experience, Values of Life on Radio [FULL TEXT]

Barack Obama said on the show that Americans are appreciating Narendra Modi's effort in working towards reducing poverty and empowering women.

Jan 28, 2015

AirAsia QZ8501: Indonesian Military Halts Search Efforts a Month After Crash

The plane crashed into Java Sea on 28 December.

Jan 28, 2015

Delhi Polls 2015: Rahul Gandhi Queues up in Slums, Says Congress a 'Party for the Poor'

A little over a fortnight ago, Modi used the word 'gareeb' more than 30 times during his Ramlila Maidan speech.

Jan 28, 2015

Japanese Hostage Crisis LIVE: Kenji Goto Beheading Video Released by ISIS, No News on Jordanian Pilot

Jordan wants proof that its pilot is still alive.

Jan 28, 2015

Nazi Germany had allies in Vichy France: Hollande

French President Francois Hollande says Nazi Germany had 'allies and accomplices' in Vichy France to carry out the Holocaust. Duration: 01:24

Jan 28, 2015

Kirchner to dissolve Argentine intelligence service

President Cristina Kirchner on Monday said that she will disband Argentina's intelligence service after a prosecutor was found dead just hours before he was to make explosive allegations against her. Duration: 01:05

Jan 28, 2015

Blizzard spares NYC but buries New England in snow

New Yorkers clean up and return to normal daily activities following a snowstorm that hit the east coast of the US. Duration: 00:38

Jan 28, 2015

Obama says US and India can be 'best partners'

President Barack Obama says the United States could be India's "best partner" but urges his hosts to do more in the battle against climate change as he wraps up a three-day visit to New Delhi. Duration: 00:47

Jan 28, 2015

Pakistani teachers get gun training after Peshawar massacre

Teachers in northwest Pakistan are being given firearms training and will be allowed to take guns into the classroom in a bid to strengthen security following a Taliban massacre at a school last month. Duration: 01:17

Jan 28, 2015

Thousands of Bangladeshi turn out for funeral of Koko

Thousands gather to offer funeral prayers for Arafat Rahman Koko, son of former Bangladeshi president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, in Dhaka. Duration: 00:45

Jan 28, 2015

Memorial for deported Jews at Bobigny train station

The train station of Bobigny near Paris has been abandoned since being a favourite point for Nazi forces to deport Jews to concentration camps in 1943 and 1944, but now there are plans to turn it into a memorial. Duration: 01:16

Jan 28, 2015

WikiLeaks accuses Google of handing over emails to US

Whistleblowing site WikiLeaks accused Google of handing over the emails and electronic data of its senior staff to the US authorities without providing notification until almost three years later. Duration: 01:09

Jan 28, 2015

Greeks react to surprising Syriza-ANEL coalition

Greeks react to the surprising decision by new left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his Syriza party to form an alliance with nationalist party Independent Greeks (ANEL). Duration: 01:09

Jan 28, 2015

Director Spielberg joins Holocaust survivors at Auschwitz

Hollywood director Steven Spielberg on Tuesday joined Holocaust survivors to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Duration: 00:36

Jan 28, 2015