Politics

Romania PM casts vote in presidential election

Prime Minister Victor Ponta looked set to win the first round of presidential elections in Romania Sunday, despite fears he could reverse reforms aimed at tackling the rampant corruption that blights one of Europe's poorest countries. Duration: 01:22

Nov 2, 2014

UN demands civilian transfer in Burkina, as demos erupt

A UN envoy called Sunday for a civilian transition in Burkina Faso after the ouster of president Compaore. The country prepared for another day of mass protest as leaders challenged moves by the military to step into the power vacuum. Duration: 01:43

Nov 2, 2014

Zambians pay respects to late president Sata

Zambians formed long lines on Sunday to pay last respects to their late president, Michael Sata, who died in London last week aged 77 while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness. Duration: 00:45

Nov 2, 2014

Peshmerga in Kobane fire rockets at IS targets

Smoke is seen rising from the battleground Syrian border town of Kobane amid shelling and gunfire just days after Peshmerga forces arrived to reinforce fighters pushing back against Islamic State militants. Duration: 00:40

Nov 2, 2014

Politicos lash out at Robert Vadra for attacking ANI journalist

New Delhi, Nov 2 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday continued to lash out at businessman Robert Vadra for misbehaving with a reporter. On Saturday, Vadra lost his temper and pushed the ANI reporter's mic away, when asked a question about the land deal scam. Vadra and his security guards also threatened the reporter and asked him to turn off his camera at a private event held at the Ashoka Hotel.

Nov 2, 2014

Annual Pushkar fair attracts tourists in Rajasthan

Pushkar, Nov 03 (ANI): Tourists from across the world flocked the annual Pushkar fair in Rajasthan. The week-long fair, which began on Friday displayed several art and craft stalls that attracted scores of tourists. People enjoyed folk dances and performance by caparisoned camels. People took camel rides and participated in events like cattle exhibitions, camel show along with other games. A local, Ashok Pank said that the festival is organised by Department of Tourism every year and gives a fillip to the industry. The Pushkar town was transformed into fair ground with rows of makeshift tents selling mouth-savouring delicacies. According to Hindu calendar, the annual fair takes place on the eighth month of the year. It offers a lifetime experience for tourists which also attract hundreds of animal buyers.

Nov 2, 2014

Kaziranga National Park reopens for visitors

Jorhat, Nov 02 (ANI): Kaziranga National Park in Assam, which is home to the largest number of one-horned rhinos has been reopened for the visitors. Forest minister of Assam Rockybul Hussain inaugurated the re-opening by cutting the ribbon amid prayers and rituals. Hussain also flagged off the first batch of elephant safari of 13 elephants for a group of tourists from countries like Australia, United States and United Kingdom. Hussain also urged the people to be more committed for the conservation and protection of the rich bio-diversity of the park and help in maintaining its natural beauty. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one horned rhinoceroses.

Nov 2, 2014