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Rahul says dedicating their life to nation, soldiers are true heroes

Chandigarh, Feb 25 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi referring to the army men said that “dedicating their life to nation soldiers are true heroes” as the ex-service men thank him for his relentless efforts to push the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme. Gandhi regretted the delay in clearing of the scheme and said that it should have been implemented long back. Gandhi said that ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme would prove historical for the welfare of the soldiers, who defend the country by working in difficult conditions.

Feb 25, 2014

LS Polls: All options open to form likeminded coalition, says Congress

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, said that all options were open to form a non-communal and likeminded coalition in the run-up to the battle of 2014 polls. Election Commission is all set to hold the general elections starting mid-April and spread it over at least five phases till early May. Meanwhile, reacting on Aam Aadmi Party, Chief Arvind Kejriwal, Singhvi said that merely crying about negatives and not taking any measures of improvement is an insult to the nation.

Feb 25, 2014

China downplays Modis remarks on Arunachal Pradesh

Beijing, Feb 25 (ANI): China sought to downplay remarks by BJP’s prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, who said that the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh was an integral part of India and urged China to abandon its "mindset of expansion". Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, said that China was dedicated to promoting friendly relations with its neighbours and the resolving of disputes via talks.

Feb 25, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Feb 24, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Feb 24, 2014

Feb 25, 2014

UNRWA official visits Syria's besieged Yarmuk camp

The UNRWA resumes distribution of aid at the Yarmuk camp in Damascus. On Monday the agency's commissioner-general visited the camp, a day after Damascus said it was ready to cooperate with a rare UN Security Council to allow humanitarian access. Duration: 01:03

Feb 25, 2014

Samsung launches flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone

Samsung unveiled its new flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone armed with a fingerprint scanner and a built-in heart rate sensor to defend its place as the world's industry leader. Duration: 01:13

Feb 25, 2014

Italy's Renzi wants radical change, 'no more alibis'

New Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called for a "radical and immediate change" in the country, in an energetic and impassioned speech to parliament Monday. Duration: 00:55

Feb 25, 2014

Champagne chef wins coveted three Michelin stars

A chef from France's Champagne region whose restaurant offers 600 of the sparkling wines was admitted Monday into the exclusive club of establishments with three Michelin stars. Duration: 01:02

Feb 25, 2014

Ugandan president signs tough anti-gay bill

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed a controversial law that will see homosexuals jailed for life, and dismissed warnings from key foreign allies and donors including the United States.

Feb 25, 2014

UK PM visits North Sea rig as Scotland poll debate heats up

Prime Minister David Cameron visited a North Sea oil and gas rig Monday ahead of rival British and Scottish cabinet meetings on the future of the industry ahead of an independence referendum. Duration: 01:16

Feb 25, 2014

Egypt's leftist presidential candidate fears return to autocracy

Presidential hopeful Hamdeen Sabbahi said he fears a return to autocratic rule in Egypt, telling AFP that the army chief, a likely election frontrunner, has failed to dispel these concerns. Duration: 01:19

Feb 25, 2014

Afghan army on high alert following Taliban attack

The Afghan National Army (ANA) were on high alert Monday near Kunar Province which borders Pakistan, following the Taliban's deadly attack on a border outpost on Sunday which left 21 soldiers dead and another 7 taken hostage. Duration: 00:33

Feb 25, 2014

Defiant Ugandan president signs tough anti-gay bill

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed a controversial law that will see homosexuals jailed for life, and dismissed warnings from key foreign allies and donors including the United States.

Feb 24, 2014

South Koreans return from emotional reunion in North

Kim Se-Rin, 85, returns from a bittersweet reunion with North Korean relatives, from whom he has been separated since the 1950-53 Korean War.

Feb 24, 2014

Tensions high in Venezuela's city that sparked unrest

Demonstraters in the city of San Cristobal block a road with a burning car and set up barricades as part of ongoing protests against the government of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 24, 2014