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No deal with US on bringing back Dawood Ibrahim: RK Singh

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Former Union Home Secretary RK Singh refuted claims of Home Affairs Minister Sushilkumar Shinde who said that the US intelligence agency has offered help to arrest most wanted gangster, Dawood Ibrahim. Earlier, Shinde said that India was in touch with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to bring back underworld don and 1993 Mumbai serial blasts accused that killed at least 250 people. Singh, who served under Shinde and recently retired, said it was a ridiculous claim. Congress leader Saifuddin Soz said that Singh’s comment was unfortunate.

Jan 14, 2014

India set to be polio-free nation, will boost immunisation drive

New Delhi/Amritsar/ Purulia/ Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): India marked three years since its last reported case of polio, paving the way for it to be declared free of the crippling virus and boosting efforts to wipe out the disease globally. The country's last case of the wild polio virus was detected on January 13, 2011, in West Bengal. World Health Organisation (WHO) would officially declare India as polio-free by the end of March, when the legal process for certification is completed, according to a WHO representative. Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said it is a historic day for the country, which once counted for over half of the global polio burden.

Jan 14, 2014

Obama urges Congress to give Iran diplomacy a chance

US President Barack Obama encourages Congress to let diplomats "do their work" resolving the Iranian nuclear issue during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Duration: 01:06

Jan 14, 2014

CAR: Nguendet looks to clamp down on violence

Central African Republic Interim President Alexandre Ferdinand Nguendet launches a rapid reaction force to try and restore order in Bangui. Duration: 00:59

Jan 14, 2014

Obama says has 'faith' in Afghan strategy

During a meeting with Spanish Prime minister Mariano Rajoy in the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama insists he has faith in his Afghanistan strategy. Duration: 01:11

Jan 14, 2014

UP Cops Criticised for Beating, Kicking Women Protestors

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh lambasted at the Firozabad police authorities on Tuesday for attacking women protestors with lathis, knocking down some of them when they were protesting against an accident on a highway.

Jan 14, 2014

Will Christie be Impeached? Multiple Committees Probe Bridge Closure

The New Jersey State Assembly made the announcement after its Monday's official session. The Super Committee will he be headed by Assemblyman John Wisniewski.

Jan 14, 2014

Freezing cold wave enveloping north India troubles homeless poor

Himachal Pradesh/ New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Enduring cold wave enveloping north India with icy winds sweeping through most parts and mercury plummeting by several notches has brought more trouble for the homeless living on the streets. Biting cold wave forces people to stay indoors within the warmer confines of their houses. However, homeless living on streets of New Delhi say that harsh cold wave conditions have added to their troubles as the state government has not been able to provide alternatives to fight the chill.

Jan 14, 2014

Pune-Satara Highway Accident: 9 Crushed to Death, 5 Injured

At least nine people have been killed and five others seriously injured in an accident involving an SUV and a truck on the Pune-Satara highway in Maharashtra.

Jan 14, 2014

Thriving BMW unveils new models at Detroit auto show

German premium carmaker BMW unveiled updated versions of its sporty M3 and M4 models at the Detroit auto show. The automaker sold 1.96 millions vehicles in 2013, more than ever before. Duration: 00:54

Jan 14, 2014

Cambodia court frees Russian tycoon wanted over alleged scam

A Cambodian court frees a Russian tycoon wanted by Moscow over allegations he embezzled tens of millions of dollars in a real estate scam, and suspended extradition proceedings against him, his lawyer says. Duration: 00:32

Jan 14, 2014

South Sudan's Malakal residents flee fighting

Government troops in South Sudan advanced Monday on Bor, the last state capital still in rebel hands, as peace talks appeared to make little progress. In the town of Malakal in Upper Nile state, most of the civilians have fled. Duration: 01:21

Jan 14, 2014

African Union troops try to disarm Bangui residents

African Union troops set about trying to collect weapons in the capital Bangui after months of violence and sectarian killings. Duration: 00:40

Jan 14, 2014

Turkish president meets opposition amid judicial row

Turkey's president Abdullah Gul met Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday after holding talks with opposition leaders on the embattled premier's controversial bid to curb judges' powers. Duration: 00:52

Jan 14, 2014

Belgian tobacconists expecting boost in French custom

On the Belgian side of the Franco-Belgian border, tobacconists are expecting a boost in French custom following a rise in the cost of cigarettes which came into force in France on Monday. Duration: 00:43

Jan 14, 2014