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Koli a drunkard, threw liquor bottles inside house: Veer Singh Dhingan

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Former Seemapuri elected Congress MLA Veer Singh Dhingan said that AAP's newly-elected MLA Dharmendra Singh Koli is a drunkard and he and his party leaders threw liquor bottles in his home and mis-behaved with his wife. He further said that he was not present at the spot when the incident took place and that a proper investigation should be carried on on the case. Talking about the counter allegations on Dhingan, he said that he is not frustrated and it is natural that one wins and other loses in elections.

Dec 10, 2013

South African president Zuma booed at Mandela memorial

South African president Jacob Zuma was repeatedly booed on Tuesday, at a memorial service for the late Nelson Mandela held at Soweto's World Cup stadium. Duration: 00:38

Dec 10, 2013

World unites for Mandela memorial

Tens of thousands of South Africans converged in sorrow, celebration and pride Tuesday on Soweto's World Cup stadium, to sit side-by-side with presidents, priests and queens at a memorial for unifying global icon Nelson Mandela. Duration: 00:40

Dec 10, 2013

Agonising wait for the missing in Philippine wastelands

In the grieving, grey wastelands that were once bustling towns in the Philippines, thousands of typhoon survivors are enduring an agonising wait for news of loved ones. Duration: 00:42

Dec 10, 2013

Thousands arrive in Soweto for Mandela memorial

Thousands of South Africans arrive at the World Cup stadium in Soweto to bid farewell to Nelson Mandela. Duration: 00:50

Dec 10, 2013

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The 'King' is No More, Last of Wadiyar Family Dies at 60

Last king of the former Indian princely state Mysore, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Bahadur, was a politician and a fashion designer. He died of a heart attack. He was 60.

Dec 10, 2013

UK shifts focus to smaller Indian cities for trade

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Britain’s business secretary Vince Cable has said that his country is keen on exploring trade and investment opportunities in India’s non-metropolitan cities. Cable, made this statement at the 9th meeting of India-UK joint Economic & Trade Committee (JETCO) in New Delhi. Cable also said that his country was ready to welcome Indian students for pursuing higher education. Meanwhile, trade minister, Anand Sharma, expressed his satisfaction over the progress of the joint-trade ventures between New Delhi and London.

Dec 10, 2013

Govt must go, has lost people's confidence: Congress MP

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led UPA government, seven of its own MPs have moved a notice of no confidence motion against the Manmohan Singh government. Congress MP L Rajagopal said that the government has lost people's confidence and whether or not they have the numbers in the Parliament, it is high time the government goes.

Dec 10, 2013

Allegations against Dharmendra Koli a political strategy of failed leader: Manish Sisodia

Kaushambi, Dec 10 (ANI): Commenting on the allegations against AAP’s newly- elected MLA from Seemapuri, Dharmendra Koli by the former MLA of the constituency Veer Singh Dhingan, AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that the allegations are nothing more than a political strategy of a filed leader. He said that Koli only took part in a celebration rally in the area, even against which the party had warned him. He said that as asked by the people present at the spot, there was no such incident of molestation with anyone. Sisodia draws suspicion that the act can also be a counter attack on allegations of Koli’s sister’s murder on the opposition.

Dec 10, 2013

Garo community in Nagaland celebrates its post harvest Wangala festival with great enthusiasm

Nagaland, Dec 10 (ANI): Around hundred of Garos gathered at Samaguri Village in Dimapur to celebrate Wangla festival. The Wangala is the most significant post harvest festival. It is a "Thanksgiving" ceremony to Misi Saljong, also known as Pattigipa Ra'rongipa (The Great Giver) for having blessed the human beings with rich harvest of the season. It is one of the most important festivals of the Garo tribe. Many young boys and girls, in their traditional attires performed a Folk dance with drum beats during the festival.

Dec 10, 2013

BJP on Prashant Bhushan's statement on government formation in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday stated that the statement of Prashant Bhushan, about supporting the BJP from outside in Delhi if it agrees to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill and Swaraj bill in a time bound manner, is not enough to decide on alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party. The party stated that the message should come from not an individual but from the party.

Dec 10, 2013

AAP leader charged with molestation, BJP eyes on AAP's action

New Delhi/ Kaushmabi, Dec 10 (ANI): After a case of molestation was filed against AAP's newly- elected MLA from Seemapuri, Dharmendra Koli, party's leader Gopal Rai indirectly targeted the opposition for framing Koli in order to quench their defeat. Reacting on same, BJP leader Kirti Azad said that it would be interesting to see what step does Arvind Kejriwal take on the issue as they have came into same line as other parties. Incidentally, the alleged victim is wife of Congress leader Veer Singh Dhingan who was defeated by Koli in the Seemapuri constituency.

Dec 10, 2013

Political parties asks Justice Ganguly to step down on Human Rights Day

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Political parties are demanding West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) Chief AK Ganguly to step down from his post on the occasion of Human Rights Day. Shiv Sena Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that the party will take up the issue in Parliament and Justice Ganguly should step down as soon as possible. Meanwhile, TMC leader Derek O'Brien also followed the suit and said that 'violators can’t be guardians'.

Dec 10, 2013

Harsh Vardhan on Prashant Bhushan's statement on Government formation in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): A day after Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan said that his party can consider supporting BJP from outside in Delhi, only if it agrees to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill and Swaraj bill in a time bound manner, BJP's Harsh Vardhan said that his party has always promised to eradicate corruption. However, Vardhan made no mention of whether the BJP would talk to the AAP about forming government in the state. During a TV debate, Prashant Bhushan had talked about supporting BJP but had added that it was his personal view and was not the party's official stand.

Dec 10, 2013

Anna Hazare begins do-or-die fast for passage of Jan Lokpal Bill

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Anti graft crusader Anna Hazare, 76, has begun an indefinite fast in his village in Ralegan Sidhi to demand the passage of the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. Hazare stated that he will not break his fast on mere assurance by the government.

Dec 10, 2013