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Bangladesh hit by strike on eve of election

Tensions continue in Bangladesh as the opposition imposes a nationwide strike on the eve of elections and as its leader remains confined in her home. Duration: 02:33

Jan 4, 2014

Clean-up begins after cyclone skims France's Reunion island

The clean-up began Saturday after one person was killed and 15 others are injured after a cyclone brushed the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion. Victorin Lurel, Minister of Overseas France, flew in to oversee the operation. Duration: 01:02

Jan 4, 2014

I will not contest Lok Sabha elections: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said he won’t contest the upcoming 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Jan 4, 2014

My conscience is clear, have blessings of high command: Virbhadra on corruption allegations

Shimla, Jan 04 (ANI): Even as fresh allegations of corruption plague the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, the senior Congress Leader on Saturday said his conscience was clear and that he had the blessings of party high command.

Jan 4, 2014

Cold wave intensifies in north India

New Delhi/ Bareilly, Jan 04 (ANI): The teeth chattering cold disrupted normal life as temperatures plummeted and dense fog resulted in poor visibility on Saturday in North India. Biting cold and icy winds have magnified the agony of people living on the streets, as most of them gathered around bonfires to fight the chill. A resident of Bareilly, Saradha, said that with bone chilling cold hitting the northern region, there is no respite for people who somehow try to keep themselves warm, besides wearing multiple layers of clothing.

Jan 4, 2014

PM's press conference to give Rahul safe passage: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave an annual speech about all the works done by Congress during its tenure, BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said that the press conference was to give Rahul Gandhi a safe passage. He said that PM acknowledges that Congress failed to work efficiently and thereby he validated all the blames put by opposition on the ruling Congress.

Jan 4, 2014

Match-fixing between Congress and 'hypocrite' AAP: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Saturday said that there is match-fixing between Congress and AAP. He said that AAP contradicts itself and there is always a difference between what they say and do.

Jan 4, 2014

Singers attend launch of Rupa Raman's devotional music album

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Bollywood singers attended the launch of a devotional, spiritual music album with songs dedicated to Lord Krishna in Mumbai. Singer-Composer Rupa Raman has composed the album. Singer Hariharan who launched the music album said that the songs have been beautifully composed and are soothing to the ear. Raman has composed over 200 classical albums and her latest offering is inspired by the teachings of Lord Krishna. Raman generated some funds for her album through Wishberry, a portal that helps generate funding for young talent.

Jan 4, 2014

ISRO begins countdown for launch of GSLV-D5

Sriharikota, Jan 04 (ANI): The countdown began for the launch of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) on Saturday, as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made last minute preparations for the launch mission from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. After facing numerous setbacks, ISRO would finally launch the GSLV-D5 on Sunday evening. After ISRO’s successful launch of its first rocket to Mars, all eyes are now glued on the space body to see whether the GSLV, powered by its own crucial cryogenic engine, would be successful or not.

Jan 4, 2014

AK Ganguly quits NUJS, Politicos urge Ganguly to follow course of law

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday urged former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly, accused of sexually assaulting a law intern to comply with due course of law and prove his innocence which he is vouching for. On Friday, Ganguly sent a copy of his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor of National University of Juridicial Sciences (NUJS), after some members of the college faculty expressed their reservation about his continuation. CPI (M) leader Mohammed Salim commenting on the issue said the former judge must be a scapegoat of vilification by those who he had affected during his tenure.

Jan 4, 2014

Chinese New Year 2014: Top 10 Superstitions

The Chinese calendar will soon move from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Wooden Horse, with the Chinese New Year set to begin on 31 January of the Roman calendar.

Jan 4, 2014

Anger in Cuba as imported cars go on sale at huge prices

Cubans hoping to snap up imported cars after the relaxation of restrictions dating back 50 years had a shock when they faced sky high prices. The communist regime said last month it would ease its ban on automobile imports. Duration: 00:54

Jan 4, 2014

AAP to contest most Lok Sabha seats in 2014

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Saturday that it will contest most seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. AAP leader Prashant Bhushan on Saturday said that the party will fight the upcoming 2014 Lok Sabha polls in maximum number of states.

Jan 4, 2014

Robert De Niro says days as leading actor are gone

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Robert De Niro has confessed that his days as a leading actor are long gone, and admits that he is fine with playing supporting roles. The 70-year-old actor told Britain's Metro newspaper that it's life, he can't play certain part anymore and instead is playing the role of the father or the grandfather or the great-grandfather and that can be written in a funny way. The 'GoodFellas' star claimed that now he can't carry the movie as a romantic lead as those days are gone.

Jan 4, 2014

Baba Ramdev sets rules to support Narendra Modi, Politicos react

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Even as Yoga guru Baba Ramdev set rules to extend support to the party’s PM Candidate Narendra Modi and the BJP itself, politicos on Saturday reacted to the same. Ramdev on Saturday said that he will meet Narendra Modi and BJP leaders on Sunday at Talkatora Stadium and will decide on whether to support Modi or not, based on issues he will fight for.

Jan 4, 2014