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Ganesh Acharya launches the first look of 'Hey Bro'

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): The start cast of upcoming Bollywood movie, 'Hey Bro', launched the film's trailer in India's entertainment capital, Mumbai. The movie is a comedy drama which revolves around twin brothers. After making his mark in choreography, Acharya has now ventured into production with this film. He is also the lead actor in the movie. Shot in different parts of the country, besides Mumbai, the movie is expected to be released by January 30, 2015. The star cast of the movie includes Nupur Sharma, Ganesh Acharya and Govinda in lead roles, while cameo roles are being done by the well-known actors of Bollywood like Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan.

Jan 16, 2015

Will be sending the samples abroad: BS Bassi on Sunanda Pushkar case

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Friday while commenting on the Sunanda Pushkar death case said that the samples will be send abroad due to lack of facilities in India. He added that interrogation of key persons in the case will be completed by the SIT very soon. He further stated that every fact will be taken into cognizance and the conclusion will come out at right time.

Jan 16, 2015

It is party's decision, says Kiran Bedi on her reports of being BJP CM candidate

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): BJP leader Kiran Bedi on Friday while commenting on her reports of being BJP CM candidate in the upcoming assembly elections said that party will decide the candidate. Bedi added that any party contests elections to win and form government. She further said that BJP's leadership is saving the country.

Jan 16, 2015

Bomb Threat at Paris Station as France Arrests 12 in Anti-Terror Raid

The arrests come as US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Paris on Thursday.

Jan 16, 2015

Belgium Verviers Raid: Terrorists Neutralised 'Just in Time' to Foil Attack on Police Facilities

Belgium authorities were following 'intel' reports over a week of an imminent attack by jihadists returning from Syria.

Jan 16, 2015

Paris Attacks: Funerals of Charlie Hebdo Victims in Pictures

Charlie Hebdo's late editor Stéphane Charbonnier will be buried in Pontoise, west of Paris, on Friday.

Jan 16, 2015

ISIS Photo Report Shows Dozens from Albu Nimr Tribe 'Repenting' and Swearing Loyalty to Baghdadi

The Albu Nimr are one of the largest tribes from Anbar that till recently had fiercely opposed the ISIS in Iraq. Back in November, the Islamic State reportedly massacred over 500 from the tribe.

Jan 16, 2015

Anees Ansari: Indian Jihadi Teaches US Zealot How to Carry out Lone Wolf Attacks

Anees Ansari was persuading an American youth to carry out terror attacks in America.

Jan 16, 2015

It Happens : Makar Sakranti

Allahabad/Varanasi, Jan 16 (ANI): Devout Hindus in India converged on the banks of holy River Ganges on Wednesday to take holy dip to mark harvest festival, ‘Makar Sankranti’. The festival marks the arrival of spring. Large number of devotees gathered in Allahabad and Varanasi cities of Uttar Pradesh to take a dip in River Ganges. The pilgrims camp by the riverside and in the evening they decorate the entire riverbank with earthen oil lamps. The harvest festival is called Lohri in northern India, Pongal in southern Tamil Nadu state and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, whereas in Assam, it is celebrated as Bihu and in the rest of India, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti.

Jan 16, 2015

It Happens : Bird Fair

West Bengal, Jan 16 (ANI): A bird fair organised to mark 152nd birth anniversary of philosopher-monk Swami Vivekananda attracts bird lovers in large numbers in West Bengal. The seven-day-long fair began on Monday with an aim to spread the message of freedom. Scores of bird lovers, both children and elderly alike, were thrilled to watch distinct species of birds at the fair being held in Siliguri city. While excited children tried to touch ostriches, many others clicked photographs with various species of parrots. A spectator Arabindo Das said that such fairs are very educative for children. The fair is being organised by Siliguri Shailendra Smriti Pathagar -O-Club. More than 35 species of birds from various countries are on display at the fair including Australian pigeons, Macaw, emu and ostrich.

Jan 16, 2015

Germany Raids 'Islamist Cells' in Berlin Following Belgium Terror Crackdown; One Arrested

No indication that the group was preparing attacks inside Germany, police said.

Jan 16, 2015

Politicos react as CBFC Chairman Leela Samson quits

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Politican reactions poured in as chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Leela Samson 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

Netanyahu Earns Turkish Ire for Attending Paris Rally; Davutoglu Compares Him to Gunmen

The comments came days after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan too slammed Netanyhu for "daring" to attend the rally in Paris.

Jan 16, 2015

Saudi Arabian Blogger to Face 50 More Lashes; Amnesty Lists 'Ways to Help'

Badawi has been sentenced to 1,000 lashes, which will be meted out every Friday for the next 19 weeks

Jan 16, 2015

HS Bramha assume charge as Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): HS Bramha took over as India's new Chief Election Commissioner today. He is succeeding VS Sampath, who demitted office yesterday after nearly six years in the post. Brahma is presently the senior most of the two Election Commissioners. A 1975 batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Bramha hails from Assam. He will be the Chief Election Commissioner of India till April 18, 2015.

Jan 16, 2015