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Kejriwal should become a ruler, not an agitator: V Narayanasamy

Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Congress leader V Narayanasamy on Wednesday criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for staging a protest demanding suspension of erring police officials, stating that Kejriwal should become a ruler and not an agitator.

Jan 22, 2014

Ukraine police storm Kiev protest

Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters' barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Duration: 00:43

Jan 22, 2014

Leaders, Syria opposition attend Swiss peace talks

UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged Syria's warring sides to seize the opportunity to resolve their conflict, as he opened a peace conference in Switzerland. Duration: 00:59

Jan 22, 2014

AAP Today: Pressure Mounts on Somnath Bharti, SHO Threatened; FIR Filed against Party as Arvind Kejriwal Lies in Hospital

Much of the drama surrounding Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister on Wednesday is concentrated on the overwhelming pressure on Delhi Law Minister Somanth Bharti to quit and a FIR against the party's protesters.

Jan 22, 2014

AAP sent wrong message to Delhi People by not removing Somnath Bharti: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, who recently came out openly to support BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi, on Wednesday said that the Aam Aadmi Party has send a wrong message to the people of Delhi by not removing Somnath Bharti.

Jan 22, 2014

Chidambaram heads to Davos for World Economic Forum meeting

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambram has left on a four-day official visit to Davos, Switzerland, to attend a meeting of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). The meeting is being held from January 21 to 24. During his stay in Davos, Chidambaram will meet with world industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. He also will be attending sessions on 'The India Outlook', 'The Path to Regulatory Reform', 'Bricks in Midlife Crisis', 'Rethinking Financial Governance and the Role of Financial Services in Society and India' and 'Renewing Partnerships, delivering Growth' among others.

Jan 22, 2014

Veteran South Indian actor Nageshwara Rao passes away at 91

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (ANI): Veteran South Indian actor, A Nageswara Rao, who was diagnosed with cancer, passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Ministers as well as several eminent people from the regional Telugu film industry visited Rao’s house to pay their condolences.

Jan 22, 2014

All-women bank comes up in Uttarakhand to empower poor

Nainital, Jan 22 (ANI): In a bid to empower poor women, An NGO named Pahal in Nainital city of Uttarakhand started an all-women bank to help them become self-reliant and take loans to start their own businesses. The NGO formed a self help group and gave them essential training to understand the functioning of banks, how to open bank accounts, take loans and on how to save money.

Jan 22, 2014

Women activists slam Kumar Vishwas for sexist jibe on Kerala nurses

New Delhi/Bangalore, Jan 22 (ANI): Women activists on Wednesday denounced AAP leader, Kumar Vishwas, for his remark on nurses from Kerala which he made during a show in 2008 calling them dark skinned and indirectly implying that they were ugly, after the video resurfaced and has gone viral on Internet. The sexist diatribe has led to a chain of reactions from women activists and politicians who also lashed at AAP for supporting Vishwas who has claimed the remark was in jest and not his personal or party views.

Jan 22, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Dec 5, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The people of Kashmir valley especially in Srinagar city demands proper home delivery gas service system. Other side, the centrally sponsored Mid-Day meal Scheme is attracting a large numbers of students to govt. schools in lowang village in district Kathua. Beyond this the residents of village Kotdhara in district Rajouri have alleged that they are not getting the proper health care facilities as promised by the govt. According to the locals the local sub centre does not provide all the basic facilities that are needed by them.

Jan 22, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Dec 12, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The Government of Jammu-Kashmir has launched many schemes to eliminate unemployment. In this regard an employment fair was organized in Reasi recently. Other side Pahalgam is a world famous tourist destination in Anantnag district. But tourism players of Pahalgam are unhappy as the Govt. has failed to promote it as a winter tourist destination, and very few tourists visit it during winters. Beyond this the construction of the new mini secretariat in Poonch district had made the locals happy as they felt that it would solve most of their administrative problems. But the slow pace of the work has irked the local people.

Jan 22, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Nov 14, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is hosting the 2013-2014 Ranji matches that are being played between the host team and the team of Goa. The Ranji Match is being played in valley after a long time as the only stadium in valley was under renovation. Other side, the delay in construction of Kandi irrigation canal in district Doda irks the farmers who are living around this canal. Locals allege that the construction agency is using sub standard material in constructing this canal. Beyond this, the saffron growth this year is grim due to lack of rainfall at proper time.

Jan 22, 2014

'Outstanding' and Rare 29.6-Carat Blue Diamond Found in South Africa Could Cost Tens of Millions of Dollars

A rare 29.6-carat blue diamond was discovered in a mine in South Africa which could cost fortunes.

Jan 22, 2014

Somnath Bharti should resign immediately: Vinod Kumar Binny

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Rebel AAP leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Wednesday criticized Aam Aadmi Party and its member Somnath Bharti saying that AAP is trying to save their ministers by not taking any step against them. He accused AAP of following double standards as they send police officers on leave but do not take any step against Bharti. He also added that Bharti should resign immediately as the law is same for everyone.

Jan 22, 2014

Women rights activists slam Somnath Bharti, demand resignation

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Women rights activists on Wednesday slammed Delhi Law Minister and AAP member Somnath Bharti for his midnight raid at the house of a Ugandan woman. President of Women Congress Shobha Oza on Wednesday demanded proper investigation against Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti and his followers. National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Mamta Sharma also said that they will take up this issue after the report from the State Commission is out. Meanwhile, women rights activist Annie Raja said that Somnath Bharti continuing as the Delhi law minister is not justified.

Jan 22, 2014