Politics

Obama warns Russia as tensions spike in Ukraine

US President Barack Obama warns that the West would take further measures against Moscow's "provocation" in Ukraine, where tensions are running high over the kidnapping of an international team of observers. Duration: 01:01

Apr 27, 2014

South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster

South Korea's prime minister resigns over the sinking of a passenger ferry that left more than 300 people dead or missing, amid huge public anger over what is seen as a bungled response to the tragedy. Duration: 01:14

Apr 27, 2014

Panama opposition leader holds final rally in capital

Panamanian presidential candidate Juan Carlos Navarro and the Revolution Democratic Party hold a closing rally in Panama City. Duration: 00:36

Apr 27, 2014

President faces test as Iran's economy stalls

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani was elected on hopes that he could revive the country's sanctions-neutered economy, but the public's goodwill towards him is showing its first signs of fading. Duration: 00:44

Apr 27, 2014

Congress attacks BJP over black money issue

Ahmedabad, April 27 (ANI): Congress party on Sunday attacked the BJP, saying that BJP leaders know where the black money is and how to bring it back. Addressing a news conference in Ahmedabad Congress leader Anand Sharma said BJP knows how to put black money in use. Meanwhile, Sharma said BJP's campaign revolved around one individual. Further, Sharma asked Election Commission to take notice of BJP's election campaigning as it was using Mahatma Gandhi's image.

Apr 27, 2014

Appointment of good judges is my priority: Chief Justice of India

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha after swearing in as the 41st Chief Justice of India on Sunday said that his priority is to appoint good judges so that the entire complexion of judiciary changes within a span of seven years. President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office to Justice Lodha, who succeeded Justice Sathasivam as the new Chief Justice of India. Justice Lodha's term as the Chief Justice of India will be a short one as he is set to retire in September.

Apr 27, 2014

Sibal attacks Modi-Adani relations, says Modi not worth being PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday slammed the BJP and its PM candidate Narendra Modi. He said that if an investigation is carried out regarding land allocation to Adani Group, Modi will be found involved. Further reacting to Modi,s remark over Rahul Gandhi's speeches being shown at a comedy show, Sibal said that Modi is not worth being a Prime Minister and he should check his language.

Apr 27, 2014

Rita Bahuguna Joshi will win with maximum number of votes: ND Tiwari

Lucknow, April 27 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader ND Tiwari on Sunday gave his blessings to Congress candidate from Lucknow Rita Bahuguna Joshi. Earlier on Saturday, BJP president Rajnath Singh, who is also contesting from Lucknow parliamentary constituency, met Tiwari and sought his blessings. Tiwari said that he is sure that Joshi will win with maximum number of votes. Meanwhile, Joshi said that Tiwari is a veteran Congress leader and he will always support the party.

Apr 27, 2014

People crowd into St Peter's Square for papal canonisation

After waiting all night in front of the Vatican, thousands of people started to flood into the area in front of St Peter's Basilica ahead of the canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII. Duration: 01:12

Apr 27, 2014

Fire in Supreme Court premises

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Fire engulfed Supreme Court premises in Delhi on Sunday with no casualties reported. Fire engines were called upon and the reason for the same is not ascertained yet. A lawyer who was witness to the incident said that there is total unpreparedness in the premises and that the cause of the fire is not known yet. Loss of the official files and documents are yet to be calculated.

Apr 27, 2014

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