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Israel shells house of Hamas political leader Haniya

Israeli warplanes hit the house of Hamas' top leader in Gaza, Ismail Haniya, inside the Shati refugee camp, his son said Tuesday. Duration: 00:33

Jul 29, 2014

Women Laughing in Pubic is Immoral,Turkish Deputy Prime Minister

Woman Laughing, Talking over Phone is Immoral, says Turkey's Deputy PM

The conservative politician also hit out against the TV serials in the country for making the youth in the country sex addicts.

Jul 29, 2014

Bangalore: Two gym instructors arrested for allegedly raping 6-year-old

Bangalore, July 29 (ANI): Bangalore police have arrested two more gym instructors in connection with the rape case in which a six-year-old had been allegedly raped in school premises. Police commissioner MN Reddi, on Tuesday said that the first grade student was assaulted by Lal Giri and Wasim, who worked as gymnastic instructors in the VIBGYOR High International School. Reddi said so far there was not enough evidence against another suspect, Mustafa alias Munna, who was working as skating instructor in the school since 2011. The unfortunate incident took place in the campus of VIBGYOR High International School, during class hours on July 03.

Jul 29, 2014

Haryanas Pradeep Kasni alleges receiving objectionable threat messages from chief secretary

Chandigarh, July 29 (ANI): Haryana's IAS officer Pradeep Kasni, who raised objections to appointment of new information commissioners by BS Hooda govt, on Tuesday, accused the state chief secretary of threatening him. Kasni alleged that he got threat SMS(es) from Chief Secretary SC Choudhary over his stand on the appointment of new commissioners. He also said that Choudhary should apologise for the same and that he would not take up legal options in the case.

Jul 29, 2014

Saharanpur steps out to offer Eid prayers

Saharanpur, July 29 (ANI): The violence-hit city of Saharanpur on Tuesday stepped out to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Authorities on Monday had relaxed the curfew and to keep a close watch on the situation, around 2000 paramilitary personnel and unmanned aerial vehicles had been deployed. Expressing sorrow over the recent communal clashes, a resident, Bashir Aslam, said the clashes in the city were unprecedented.

Jul 29, 2014

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's Khamenei Calls Israel 'Rabid Dog' for Gaza 'Genocide'

In his Eid al-Fitr address, Khamenei also criticized the Western world for its failure to save the lives of hundreds of Palestinian civilians in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Jul 29, 2014

End of Collegium System? The Drumbeat Gets Louder

Jurists recommend scrapping of collegium system as nother case of collegium backing 'corrupt' judge comes to light

Jul 29, 2014

Gadkari Refutes Reports Claiming His House was Bugged

While Gadkari has denied recovery of listening devices from his residence, a report said Sushma Swaraj and Rajnath Singh might also have been under surveillance.

Jul 29, 2014

Japanese Hunting Crew Eaten Alive by Killer Whales a Hoax

Reports which claim that members of a Japanese whale hunting crew were eaten alive by a pod of killer whales on Monday are a hoax.

Jul 29, 2014

Working Long Hours Could Lead to Increase in Smoking

A UK-based research team have discovered that smokers who work beyond 40 hours a week, run the risk of increasing their smoking habits.

Jul 29, 2014

Kashmir police fires tear gas shells on Muslims protesting over Gaza crisis

Srinagar/ New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Security personnel fired tear gas shells at the stone-pelting protesters who took to streets in Kashmir on Tuesday against the Israeli attacks on Gaza. After offering prayers on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, Muslims came out in droves in Srinagar to protest against Israel. The security personnel chased and fired at the protesters. In retaliation, the protesters pelted stones at the security personnel. Meanwhile, Muslims who congregated at the New Delhi's historic mosque, Jama Masjid, also protested against Israel. International calls for a ceasefire have grown as the death toll has mounted in the worst flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence in almost two years, sparked by the murder of three Israeli teenagers and revenge killing of a Palestinian youth.

Jul 29, 2014

Indo-Pak border guards exchange Eid pleasantries at Zero line

Attari -Wagah Border, July 29 (ANI): Warm hugs, pleasantries and mesmerizing Eid-Mubarak wishes were exchanged between the border guards of India and Pakistan at Zero line on Tuesday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. Both the border guards along with other personnel shared hugs three times while wishing Eid Mubarak to each other. As a goodwill gesture, Indian and Pakistan border guards exchange greetings and sweets on certain occasions like Diwali, Eid, republic and independence days of both countries. Officials of both India and Pakistan believe that this goodwill gesture helps the countries to share happiness and celebrations with each other.

Jul 29, 2014

Haryana power minister Capt Ajay Yadav resigns

Chandigarh, July 29 (ANI): Haryana Power Minister, Captain Ajay Yadav, on Tuesday resigned from his post and submitted his resignation to the Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. However, he did not resign from the party. He alleged discrimination by the state chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Jul 29, 2014

Politicos react as BJP tries to corner BJD MPs for using private plane of tainted mining contractor

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): The BJP has alleged that five ruling BJD MPs had used the private plane of a "tainted" mining contractor. It also demanded clarification from Odisha Government over the issue. Reacting over this, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said that Navin Patnaik led BJD government should give explanation. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the BJP should prove the allegation.

Jul 29, 2014