Politics

Kunal Ghosh says Mamata Banerjee biggest beneficiary in Saradha

Kolkata, Nov 25 (ANI): Suspended TMC MP Kunal Ghosh who has been arrested in the Saradha scam case accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being the biggest beneficiary in the scam. Ghosh, before being produced before the Sessions Court on Monday, said that Mamata is a coward and added that she should be made to sit before him and questioned with regard to the Saradha scam. Ghosh is an accused in the multi-crore Saradha scam case and was arrested in November 2013 by Bidhannagar Police. He was taken into custody by CBI in July after it started probing the scam on a Supreme Court order.

Nov 24, 2014

British-Iranian volleyball woman released on bail: brother

A British-Iranian woman controversially jailed months ago in Tehran after trying to attend a men's volleyball match is released on bail pending an appeal court verdict, according to her family. Duration: 00:57

Nov 24, 2014

Soyuz spacecraft docks with International Space Station: NASA

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying Italy's first female astronaut safely docks with the International Space Station, according to NASA. Duration: 00:40

Nov 24, 2014

Iraqi forces retake critical city from jihadists

Iraqi security forces and pro-government fighters on Sunday retook areas from jihadists near the Iranian border in an operation that left 20 Kurdish troops dead, security officials said. Duration: 00:41

Nov 24, 2014

Disruptions across Belgium as strike hits trains and port

A strike in Belgium disrupts rail services and one of Europe's largest ports as workers protest against austerity measures announced by the country's new government. Duration: 00:56

Nov 24, 2014

Putin breaks silence on family to say daughters live in Russia

In a rare glimpse into his private life, Russian President Vladimir Putin, breaks his silence on the whereabouts of his two daughters, whose lives are a highly kept secret. Duration: 00:39

Nov 24, 2014

US police shoot dead boy, 12, holding toy gun

Residents express their anger in Cleveland after police shot and killed a 12-year-old African American boy waving around what turned out to be a toy gun at a playground. Duration: 00:44

Nov 24, 2014

Protesters step up demands for Ferguson indictment

More than 100 protesters march through St Louis, stepping up pressure on a grand jury to indict a white police officer for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager. Duration: 01:12

Nov 24, 2014

Injured flown to hospital after Afghan suicide attack

Scores of people wounded in a horrific suicide attack at a volleyball game in eastern Afghanistan are flown to hospital in Kabul. Duration: 00:55

Nov 24, 2014

Preparations speed up for SAARC meet in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 24 (ANI): The preparations for the 18th SAARC summit are in full swing in Nepal as the authorities have heightened the security for the two-day event where leaders from eight nations will meet and discuss the core issues of importance. Leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Pakistan would meet in Kathmandu for two days for the plenary session from November 26 for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). As last stage preparations are being carried out, even artisans are busy giving final touches to earthen pots that will adorn the venue to welcome leaders at the meet.

Nov 24, 2014

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