Politics

Bangladesh social activist calls for trial of 1971 war criminals accused of genocide

Dhaka, March 25 (ANI): Bangladesh social activist, Khushi Kabir called for trial of the collaborators including Pakistani soldiers accused of genocide in 1971 and pressed his demand for closure of the culture of impunity. Unrest erupted in January 2013 when the tribunal sentenced to death in absentia a leader of Jamaat. Thousands took to the streets in February demanding the execution of another Jamaat leader after he was jailed for life on similar charges. Kabir while talking to the reporter in Dhaka, urged the government to take up the issue of war crimes trial. Kabir also said that the ruling party, Awami League should prove itself and ensure that that they are democratically elected.

Mar 25, 2014

BJP's Sonaram Choudhary files nomination from Barmer

Barmer, Mar 25 (ANI): BJP's Sonaram Chaudhary on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Barmer Lok Sabha seat. The constituency has been in news after senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh decided to contest as an Independent candidate after the party denied him ticket from here. Sonaram said that Jaswant Singh is a senior BJP leader and he respects him.

Mar 25, 2014

Chandumajras remark reveals his mindset about women: Ambika Soni

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (ANI): Congress candidate from Anandpur Sahib Ambika Soni, reacting to the statement of SAD opposition candidate Prem Singh Chandumajra, said that his remark reveals his mindset about women. Chandumajra (64), on Monday had sparked a controversy by calling his opponent Soni, “72 saal di buddhi aurat” (72-yearold old woman), in the presence of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, while addressing a rally.

Mar 25, 2014

Chinese MH370 relatives protest at Malaysian embassy

Angry relatives of Chinese passengers aboard flight MH370 scuffle with security personnel as they descend on Malaysia's embassy in a rare protest, weeping as they demand answers on the crashed plane. Duration: 00:48

Mar 25, 2014

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Mar 25, 2014

Gurudas Dasgupta welcomes the EC decision for postponing govts move over gas price hike

NEW DELHI, Mar 25 (ANI): Senior CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Election Commission asking the government to postpone any move regarding gas price hike which will benefit only a particular corporate house in the country. Dasgupta, calling the issue of gas price a controversial one, has appreciated the decision of EC for various reasons. Further, Dasgupta denies giving credit to anyone for raising this issue and clarifies that he raised it in the Supreme Court first and later Kejriwal supported it.

Mar 25, 2014

Kejriwal set for rally in Varanasi, politicos react

New Delhi/ Lucknow, March 25 (ANI): As AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal is all set to start campaigning in Varanasi, the development brought reactions by the political leaders. BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi called it not a step by AAP but Congress. He said that Congress has sent its pawn when they themselves failed to do anything. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agrawal said that Kejriwal should stop dreaming of doing politics in the state. Meanwhile, Expelled JD (U) Leader Sabir Ali said that Kejriwal’s intentions are fake and they will not be able to do anything.

Mar 25, 2014

Rajnath Singhs double tweets replacing BJP govt with Modi govt stirs controversy

New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Patna, March 25 (ANI): As the BJP President Rajnath Singh double tweeted replacing ‘time for BJP government’ with ‘time for Modi government’, political leaders condemned the action. INC leader Sandeep Dikshit and JD (U) Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan said that the BJP is now centered around one person and the party is not understanding on what Narendra Modi will do to them. Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi said that the party and Modi’s supporters should not think about whose government will come as the UPA will be coming back to power. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agrawal condemned it and said that BJP will never refrain from running after power.

Mar 25, 2014

Deadly landslide in Oso, Washington

More than a hundred people are potentially still missing from a devastating landslide in the US state of Washington, as the White House announces federal help. Duration: 00:57

Mar 25, 2014

Guinea scrambles to contain deadly Ebola outbreak

Aid workers and health officials battle to contain west Africa's first outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus as tests on suspected cases in Conakry allay fears that it has spread to the Guinean capital. Duration: 00:44

Mar 25, 2014

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