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MH370: CNN's Aviation Correspondent Richard Quest Defends Malaysia's Handling of Case, Calls it 'Unprecedented'

Richard Quest, CNN's aviation and airline correspondent, has defended the way the Malaysian Government has handled the MH370 case.

Mar 25, 2014

Malaysian Flight MH370: How British Firm Inmarsat Used 19th Century Mathematical Model of 'Doppler Effect' to Track Plane

Malaysian flight MH370: Here is a look at how British firm Inmarsat used the 19th century mathematical model of 'Doppler Effect' to track the plane's position.

Mar 25, 2014

Chinese MH370 relatives protest at Malaysian embassy

Angry relatives of Chinese passengers aboard flight MH370 scuffle with security personnel as they descend on Malaysia's embassy in a rare protest, weeping as they demand answers on the crashed plane. Duration: 00:48

Mar 25, 2014

Chandumajras remark reveals his mindset about women: Ambika Soni

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (ANI): Congress candidate from Anandpur Sahib Ambika Soni, reacting to the statement of SAD opposition candidate Prem Singh Chandumajra, said that his remark reveals his mindset about women. Chandumajra (64), on Monday had sparked a controversy by calling his opponent Soni, “72 saal di buddhi aurat” (72-yearold old woman), in the presence of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, while addressing a rally.

Mar 25, 2014

BJP's Sonaram Choudhary files nomination from Barmer

Barmer, Mar 25 (ANI): BJP's Sonaram Chaudhary on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Barmer Lok Sabha seat. The constituency has been in news after senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh decided to contest as an Independent candidate after the party denied him ticket from here. Sonaram said that Jaswant Singh is a senior BJP leader and he respects him.

Mar 25, 2014

Bangladesh social activist calls for trial of 1971 war criminals accused of genocide

Dhaka, March 25 (ANI): Bangladesh social activist, Khushi Kabir called for trial of the collaborators including Pakistani soldiers accused of genocide in 1971 and pressed his demand for closure of the culture of impunity. Unrest erupted in January 2013 when the tribunal sentenced to death in absentia a leader of Jamaat. Thousands took to the streets in February demanding the execution of another Jamaat leader after he was jailed for life on similar charges. Kabir while talking to the reporter in Dhaka, urged the government to take up the issue of war crimes trial. Kabir also said that the ruling party, Awami League should prove itself and ensure that that they are democratically elected.

Mar 25, 2014

Malaysian PM confirms MH370 crashed, Indian family mourns loss of kin

Ahmednagar/ New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): After the declaration made by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak about the crash of missing Malysian flight MH370 in Southern Indian Ocean, relatives of the passengers in India mourn over the death of their kin. The relatives express shock as well as anger at the news saying that in this world of technology, it is hard to believe that a Boeing plane can go missing. Meanwhile, retired Rear Admiral K Raja Menon expressed doubt over the statement of plane crash as there has been no valid proof for it. The launch of an official air crash investigation would give Malaysia power to coordinate and sift evidence, but it may still face critics, especially China, which had more than 150 citizens on board the missing plane and has criticised Malaysia over the progress of the search.

Mar 25, 2014

Jharkhand: Landmine blast injures three policemen

Khunti, March 25 (ANI): At least three policemen were seriously injured in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Jhankhand's Khunti district on Tuesday. The blast took place near the Murhu police station in the Kotna village where the officers were engaged in anti-Maoist operations. Superintendent of police, Anees Gupta, threw more light on the incident. For better treatment, they have now been sent to Apollo hospital in Ranchi. Gupta also said they are inspecting the site of the blast. Operations and raids against the Maoists have been taking place in the area.

Mar 25, 2014

Rajnath Singhs double tweets replacing BJP govt with Modi govt stirs controversy

New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Patna, March 25 (ANI): As the BJP President Rajnath Singh double tweeted replacing ‘time for BJP government’ with ‘time for Modi government’, political leaders condemned the action. INC leader Sandeep Dikshit and JD (U) Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan said that the BJP is now centered around one person and the party is not understanding on what Narendra Modi will do to them. Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi said that the party and Modi’s supporters should not think about whose government will come as the UPA will be coming back to power. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agrawal condemned it and said that BJP will never refrain from running after power.

Mar 25, 2014

Kejriwal set for rally in Varanasi, politicos react

New Delhi/ Lucknow, March 25 (ANI): As AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal is all set to start campaigning in Varanasi, the development brought reactions by the political leaders. BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi called it not a step by AAP but Congress. He said that Congress has sent its pawn when they themselves failed to do anything. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agrawal said that Kejriwal should stop dreaming of doing politics in the state. Meanwhile, Expelled JD (U) Leader Sabir Ali said that Kejriwal’s intentions are fake and they will not be able to do anything.

Mar 25, 2014

Gurudas Dasgupta welcomes the EC decision for postponing govts move over gas price hike

NEW DELHI, Mar 25 (ANI): Senior CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Election Commission asking the government to postpone any move regarding gas price hike which will benefit only a particular corporate house in the country. Dasgupta, calling the issue of gas price a controversial one, has appreciated the decision of EC for various reasons. Further, Dasgupta denies giving credit to anyone for raising this issue and clarifies that he raised it in the Supreme Court first and later Kejriwal supported it.

Mar 25, 2014

South Asia Newsline -Mar 25, 2014

South Asia Newsline -Mar 25, 2014

Mar 25, 2014

Shivanand Tiwari praises AAP, set to campaign for party

New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): Expelled JD (U) Leader Shivanand Tiwari on Tuesday praised the Aam Aadmi Party and is all set to campaign for Arvind Kejriwal and AAP candidates Yogendra Yadav, Anand Kumar and Rajmohan Gandhi. He said that tha party is trying to bring positive changes and this has attracted people’s attention. He also praised Kejriwal’s commitment and will power.

Mar 25, 2014

Two Sikhs abducted in Pakistan returns home unharmed

Peshawar, March 25 (ANI): Two members of Pakistan’s Sikh community, who were kidnapped in northwest Pakistan last month, reached their home in Peshawar after being released by their abductors. The captives, Sawinder Singh and Anand Singh, were kidnapped by unknown assailants on February 11 from Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan’s restive northwest belt adjoining the lawless tribal region. Sawinder Singh said that he and his cousin had gone to DI Khan in connection with their herbal medicine business when they were kidnapped at gunpoint by masked gunmen riding motorbikes. Singh said the kidnappers were 10 in number who told them that there were some complaints against them and they would only be released if their ‘Amir’ (chief) was satisfied with their statements.

Mar 25, 2014

Police arrests Maoist in Jharkhand

Simdega, March 25 (ANI): Acting on a tip-off, police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanju Pradhan in Simdega district of Jharkhand. Police recovered four mobile phones from him. Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Vikrant said that the arrested Maoist was on task of recce for observing troop movement in the region. The hotbeds of Maoists in the state are under tight security blanket, as India, will hold its general election in nine stages staggered between April 7 and May 12. Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers. Thousands have been killed in the insurgency since the late 1960s.

Mar 25, 2014