Politics

BJP demands action against Virbhadra Singh over graft charges

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday stepped up attack on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh over graft charges. Singh is accused of awarding favours to power companies.

Jan 1, 2014

Mamta Sharma on Madhyamgram gang rape case

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): A 16-year-old girl who was gang raped in Madhyamgram on October 26 died on Tuesday after setting herself on fire on December 23. Speaking on the same, NCW Chairperson, Mamta Sharma on Wednesday said that the role of police in this case is not right as according to reports earlier Kolkata Police had refused to hand over the body of the victim to her father for cremation. She further said that the CM Mamata Banerjee should take up this case very seriously and added that she is going to write a letter to her asking what action is she taking for all these crimes that are happening against women.

Jan 1, 2014

BJP on possible alliance between RJD & Congress

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Hours after RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vowed to forge RJD-Congress alliance in Bihar for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, BJP leader Kirti Azad on Wednesday stated that it is good that such alliances are now out in open. Azad said that it will make the process of fighting against corruption easier.

Jan 1, 2014

BJP slams UP govt for vacating Muzaffarnagar relief camps

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday slammed the UP government for vacating Muzaffarnagar relief camps. Naqvi said that even though the top Congress leaders visited the camps, but nobody took any action to help the victims languishing there.

Jan 1, 2014

World's biggest fish market set for new home

After an 80-year existence Japan’s biggest fish market is being forced to move to modern premises - a victim of its own success. Duration: 02:08

Jan 1, 2014

US envoy to S.Sudan welcomes peace talks

The US envoy to South Sudan and Sudan welcomed on Tuesday the news that South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar were sending delegations to Ethiopia to discuss the conflict. Duration: 00:51

Jan 1, 2014

Foie gras with tongue: France's New Year speciality

Over the festive season Lucullos, foie gras combined with beef tongue, is a delicacy on French tables. And it's soon to become a global sensation. Duration: 01:58

Jan 1, 2014

Schumacher improving but 'not out of danger,' doctors say

Retired Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has undergone a second operation following his life-threatening ski accident but is "not out of danger" yet according to doctors on Tuesday. Duration: 00:33

Jan 1, 2014

France's novel solution to stagnating economy: more tax

The New Year in France will prove to be more expensive than the last. Value-added tax is set to jump on January 1, leaving restaurant owners and hotel managers to fret about their already dwindling customers. Duration: 02:08

Jan 1, 2014

Japanese Companies Use Traditional Techniques For Modern Products

Tokyo, Dec 31 (ANI): Japan has rich tradition in food, culture and lifestyle which is well explored in the modern times. “Woshoku”, a traditional Japanese cuisine has recently been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, while “Sake”, a traditional alcoholic beverage, made from rice and water, is also enhancing its global recognition.

Dec 31, 2013

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