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Major fire engulfs Gorton Castle building in Shimla

Shimla, Jan 28 (ANI): A major fire engulfed 110-year old historic Gorton Castle building in Shimla on Tuesday, causing extensive damage. The heritage building housed the office of the Accountant General and contained important documents and government records. Teams of the police and Army were also called on to assist fire fighters in dousing the fire. Additional district magistrate, Simla, DK Rattan, said that the building caught fire in the wee hours of January 28. No casualties were reported.

Jan 28, 2014

BJP pulls up Rahul, says Congress recalls Gujarat riots when they run out of ideas

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Commenting on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's statement that the 'Gujarat Government was actually abetting and pushing the 2002 riots further', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said that the Congress Party tends to go back to the Gujarat riots when they run out of ideas to garner public support. BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar mocked Rahul Gandhi, and said that his party has nothing to offer to the country.

Jan 28, 2014

Congress responsible for 1984 riot & 1989 Bhagalpur riot: Nitish Kumar

Patna, Jan 28 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that Congress is responsible for both 1984 riot & 1989 Bhagalpur riot and BJP for 2002 Gujarat riots. He further said that Congress- RJD alliance is very old & natural and that their ideology also is same.

Jan 28, 2014

Digvijay Singh on his RS nomination

Bhopal, Jan 28 (ANI): The Congress party has nominated former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh for Rajya Sabha seat from the state. Talking to mediapersons in Bhopal Singh thanked Congress party, its chief Sonia Gandhi and vice- president Rahul Gandhi.

Jan 28, 2014

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Japan Changes School Syllabus, Modules to Claim Island Territory; Latest Reactions

Japanese Education Minister Hakubun Shimonura has announced a revision in school teaching manuals or syllabus for junior and senior high schools to claim island territories that are currently in dispute among Japan, China and South Korea.

Jan 28, 2014

Hillary Clinton Last Drove a Car in 1996; Is she an 'Out of Touch' Politician?

The last time Hillary Clinton drove a car, her husband Bill Clinton was still the President of the United States of America.

Jan 28, 2014

Peru satisfied with ICJ sea border ruling, Chile dismayed

Peruvians celebrate after the UN's highest court gives Lima economic rights over a slice of fisheries-rich Pacific in a 100-year-old dispute with neighboring Chile. Duration: 01:13

Jan 28, 2014

Thai monk gets political

In deeply devout Thailand, monks are normally considered above politics. But one cleric is not willing to stay out of the political fray and is now one of the leaders of the anti-government protests that have swept across Bangkok. Duration: 02:18

Jan 28, 2014

Hong Kong chicken cull begins after H7N9 found

Hong Kong begins a mass cull of 20,000 chickens after the deadly H7N9 bird flu virus was discovered in poultry imported from mainland China. Duration: 00:33

Jan 28, 2014

Upheaval in Ukraine sparks currency collapse fears

Ukraine's crisis is threatening a desperately needed economic recovery and raising fears of a currency collapse, analysts say as parliament holds a special session aimed at ending the standoff. Duration: 00:48

Jan 28, 2014

Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, Bharti on poll expenses

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Law Minister Somnath Bharti. The notices were issued after BJP leaders Vijender Gupta and Arti Mehra filed pleas seeking cancellation of their election for exceeding the expenditure limit in recent assembly polls. The court has sought their response by Feb 25

Jan 28, 2014

BJP mocks Rahul, says Congress cannot mislead people anymore

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday mocked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who in an interview to a television channel had criticized Narendra Modi and held him responsible for the Gujarat riots.

Jan 28, 2014

Politicos draw flak over Kejriwal's tweet on Rahul and Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal re-tweeted calling Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi a 'moron and murderer', TMC leader Saugata Roy said that Kejriwal hasn't shown a responsible behaviour during his governance and is caught out for his irresponsible behaviour. Further, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi called him an anarchist.

Jan 28, 2014

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Pete Seeger Dead: Famous US Folk Singer and Activist of The Weavers fame Dies Aged 94

Famous American singer, folk-song collector and songwriter Pete Seeger died peacefully Monday night in a New York hospital. He was 94.

Jan 28, 2014

Government set to launch innovation fund to help small businessmen

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on public information, infrastructure and innovations, Sam Pitroda has stated that the central government is all set to launch Rs.500 crore India Inclusive Innovation Fund (IIIF) to help innovative small businessmen to fuel inclusive growth.

Jan 28, 2014