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CBFC Chairman quits citing 'corruption' after clearance for film MSG

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Leela Samson has resigned citing reasons of 'interference and corruption' after the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) apparently cleared the controversial film Messenger of God ( MSG) that stars Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Samson said the reasons cited are alleged "interference, coercion and corruption of panel members and officers of the organization who are appointed by the ministry."

Jan 16, 2015

Dense fog envelops Delhi, air, rail and road traffic disrupted

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): A dense fog enveloped national capital New Delhi and surrounding areas on Friday morning, disrupting flights, train services and road traffic. Visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) had reduced to zero meters reportedly, which delayed the arrival and departure of many international and domestic flights. Northern Railway authorities said over 50 Delhi-bound trains were running late, whereas 17 trains had been rescheduled. Five trains had been cancelled, it added. The Meteorological department, however, has predicted clear skies later in the day, and expects a maximum temperature to hover around 16 degree Celsius.

Jan 16, 2015

Pope Francis Opines on Charlie Hebdo cartoons

'You Cannot Provoke': Pope Francis Weighs in On Charlie Hebdo Cartoons, French Shootings

Pope Francis said that people should exercise restraint with regard to freedom of expression, especially when it comes to other people's faith.

Jan 16, 2015

Shashi Tharoor Lashes Out at Media; Calls TV Anchors 'Prosecution, Judge and Jury'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he wanted to file defamation suit but was advised against it by his lawyers.

Jan 16, 2015

Zoo authorities in Bihar take adequate steps to keep animals warm in winter

Patna, Jan 16 (ANI): Zoo authorities in Bihar have taken necessary steps to create required warmth for the animals and protect them from harsh winter season. The temperatures in the Indian subcontinent dip drastically during the months of December and January. Director of Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park in Patna, Yash Chandrashekharan, said on Thursday (January 15) the zoo authorities are making extra efforts to take care of the animals. Zoo animals are the worse affected by a change in temperature as they have been displaced from their natural habitat and kept in places where the temperatures are not favourable to their bodies.

Jan 16, 2015

Investment Banking Intern Quits Wall Street Job to Become Porn Star

A woman, named Paige A. Jennings aka "Veronica Vain", quit her job at a Wall Street firm to become a porn star.

Jan 16, 2015

Two Italian Women Held Hostage in Syria Freed, Arrive in Rome

Greta Ramelli, 20, and Vanessa Marzullo, 21, were kidnapped in Aleppo last July

Jan 16, 2015

Belgium: Two Suspected Jihadists Killed in Anti-Terror Raid

In the freshly launched anti-terror campaign by Belgian authorities, two suspected terrorists were killed.

Jan 16, 2015

Two dead in Belgium raid on 'Syria terror group'

Belgian police shot dead two suspected jihadists alleged to have been on the verge of a major terrorist attack in a new alarm for Europe days after 17 people were killed in Paris. Duration: 01:30

Jan 16, 2015

Prosecutors: Police in Belgium kills two terror suspects

Belgian police launch a "jihadist-related" anti-terrorism operation in the eastern town of Verviers, with reports saying three people had been killed. Duration: 00:56

Jan 16, 2015

Satellite images indicate huge Boko Haram attack: rights groups

Leading human rights groups released satellite images claiming to show massive destruction by Boko Haram of two Nigerian towns in what is feared to be the deadliest strike of the Islamists' six-year insurgency. Duration: 02:00

Jan 16, 2015

Filipinos thrilled by Pope's message of mercy and compassion

Pope Francis condemns killing in God's name but warned religion could not be insulted, weighing into a global debate on free speech ahead of a rapturous welcome in the Philippines. Duration: 00:52

Jan 16, 2015

More Cuban 'rafters' land in Florida as Cubans fear reforms

Coast Guard officials have noticed an increase in the number of Cuban "rafter" migrants coming ashore in Florida in recent weeks. Duration: 00:59

Jan 16, 2015

Kerry accuses Boko Haram of 'crime against humanity'

US Secretary of State John Kerry branded a Boko Haram massacre in northern Nigeria a "crime against humanity" as satellite images suggested massive destruction in the two towns reported razed by its fighters. Duration: 00:38

Jan 16, 2015

Canadian FM, in Egypt, presses for journalist's release

Canadian foreign minister John Baird said he had a "fruitful" meeting with his Egyptian counterpart to seek the release of a Canadian journalist imprisoned with two Al-Jazeera colleagues. Duration: 00:51

Jan 16, 2015