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"Vladivostok" warship ordered by Russia from France on outing

The “Vladivostok” warship, the first of two ships ordered by Russia from France, and delayed due to the conflict in Ukraine is taken for an outing at sea. Duration: 00:47

Sep 13, 2014

Rousseff in Rio slum visit as poll gap closes

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff visits a Rio slum as latest polls show her gaining ground against ecologist rival Marina Silva ahead of October 5 presidential elections. Duration: 01:29

Sep 13, 2014

Barkha Shukla writes letter to PM appealing for change in Muslim Personal Law

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Delhi Women Commission Chairperson Barkha Shukla, wrote a letter to the PM requesting him to make appropriate changes in the Muslim Personal law. According to her, Muslim women are in a very bad condition and that it's important to make change in Muslim personal law to safeguard women's rights.

Sep 13, 2014

U-turn: NDA backs UPA's choice in Lokpal panel

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): The government, on Saturday, defended Lokpal selection panel in the Supreme court which the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had opposed when it was in opposition. The BJP-led NDA government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, defending the appointment of senior advocate PP Rao as the eminent jurist to the Lokapl panel. Earlier, the BJP had opposed Rao's nomination to the panel, calling him loyalist of Congress party. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said it was not a U-turn because affidavit was related to the process and not to a person. The opposition accused the BJP of following the Congress' policies on a host of issues, which it had traced during the parliament polls. Meanwhile, JD (U) said it exposed BJP's double standards.

Sep 13, 2014

BS Hooda addresses public meeting in Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Sep 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Saturday addressed a public gathering in Gurgaon. Hooda said that his government has worked for the welfare of the poor street vendors who work hard and earn their living. He then slammed the BJP for deviating from its promises made to the people. He said that BJP is against the poor because it has increased prices of all basic and essential commodities.

Sep 13, 2014

NDMC cuts off power supply of Ajit Singh's residence

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): NDMC has cut off the power supply of former aviation minister Ajit Singh's bungalow in Delhi. NDMC took the step after RLD chief failed to vacate the official bungalow despite repeated eviction notices served to him. The house has been allotted to Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who has been staying in a private guest house.

Sep 13, 2014

Italian sailors Salvatore Girone (R) and Massimiliano Latorre

Italian Marine Allowed to Go Home: Why is Modi Silent Now?

Modi had questioned Sonia Gandhi's Patriotism when the previous govt had similarly sent the marines home.

Sep 13, 2014

UKIP leader urges 'no' vote on Scotland independence

UKIP leader Nigel Farage gives a speech in Glasgow urging Scots to vote "no" in the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence. Duration: 01:10

Sep 13, 2014

NCP Leader Laxman Dhoble Accused of Raping College Staffer

Nationalist Congress Party leader and former water supply minister of Maharashtra Laxmanrao Dhoble is facing allegations of raping a female staffer

Sep 13, 2014

Anger Simmers in J&K after Worst Flood in 100 Years

Many residents are deeply resentful of what they say has been a complete absence of their local government and police in the wake of the disaster.

Sep 13, 2014

Loch Ness Monster 'Nessie' Sighting: New Pictures Appear

An unidentified traveler has claimed his camera accidentally captured images of Loch Ness monster 'Nessie'

Sep 13, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir finance minister meets PM Modi over steps to overcome flood impact in state

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed over steps to overcome the impact of flood situation in the state. Rather said that he requested the prime minister to declare it as a national disaster and give relaxation to the policies for fast relief of people. He said that he has asked PM to look at the issues like housing, employment, essential products and restoration of public buildings among many others to overcome the loss to the state. He also asked PM to provide special rehabilitation package for housing. Further, the state finance minister said that Modi assured of all help possible by the central government.

Sep 13, 2014

NCP and Congress supports CJI RM Lodha's 'independent judiciary' remark

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): NCP and Congress on Saturday supported Chief Justice of India RM Lodha's remark wherein he said that the independence of the judiciary is not negotiable. He had said that judicial independence has come to stay and no effort will succeed in taking it away. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that the party was always in favour of an independent judiciary, but at the same time, it should not act as an arbitrator. NCP leader DP Tripathi also supported the independence of the judicial system.

Sep 13, 2014