Politics

Bangladesh elections in jeopardy, political battle between feuding parties heats up

Dhaka, Nov 25 (ANI): Bangladesh’s independence war veteran, Major General (retired) Syed Muhammad Ibrahim, highlighted the political conflict between the feuding parties, locked in decades of mutual trust, while ruled out the possibility of personal fight between the two. The stand-off between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her arch rival and former premier Begum Khaleda Zia, is nothing new. Recently, Bangladesh's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) refused a request from the prime minister to form an all-party government to oversee upcoming elections. While talking to a reporter in Dhaka, Ibrahim said that the leading parties represent two different ideologies and different parameters of success and failure. Commenting over the current political scenario, Ibrahim said that rivalry and anxiety among the various segments of people of Bangladesh can pose as a hindrance to the polls. Calling for an agreement, Ibrahim urged Hasina to hold a discussion with opposition with an aim to end the impasse.

Nov 25, 2013

Judgement day in sensational Indian double murder trial

A judge is due to deliver his verdict on a prosperous dentist couple accused of murdering their teenage daughter and servant in a trial that has obsessed India for five years. Duration: 00:38

Nov 25, 2013

Protestors, police in new clashes near Ukraine govt seat

Pro-Western Ukrainians scuffle with police near the government building in a second day of major protests against a decision to scrap a key pact with the European Union. Duration: 00:33

Nov 25, 2013

Thousands flee as Indonesia volcano erupts eight times

A volcano in western Indonesia erupted eight times in just a few hours, "raining down rocks" over a large area and forcing thousands to flee their homes, officials say. Duration: 00:37

Nov 25, 2013

Saudi Juliet demands right to marry her Yemeni Romeo

A young Saudi woman on Sunday urged a Yemeni court to let her stay and marry the man she loves, defying norms in both deeply conservative countries. Duration: 01:15

Nov 25, 2013

Mental trauma haunts Philippines typhoon survivors

Mental trauma haunts the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan as they try to rebuild their lives. Duration: 02:13

Nov 25, 2013

Maoists make life miserable for children

Lohardaga/New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): These children in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga district have fled their villages to escape forcible recruitment by Maoists. The rebels recruit youngsters to use them as human shields and informers against the security forces. Pinki Kumar, who has faced Maoists’ threat, says they are scared to return to their village as they fear abduction by the rebels. Parents of these children shared their horrific experience. Children are the main victims of the Maoist-led guerilla war in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. A recent report by “Save the Children”, an NGO, has found that children and education are huge casualties in strife-torn regions. The report titled `Caught in Crossfire – Children and education in regions affected by civil strife’ was released on Children’s Day.

Nov 25, 2013

India parades for rights of gays and homosexuals

New Delhi/Bangalore, Nov 25 (ANI): Hundreds of people danced, sang and cheered through streets across India in a colourful and vibrant celebration for the rights of the homosexuals, bisexuals and transgenders. Under a huge rainbow flag, to the sound of drums, whistles and horns, gay activists and supporters shouted slogans of freedom and waved placards to celebrate their sixth 'Gay Queer Pride Parade' as they marched in New Delhi and Bangalore.

Nov 25, 2013

Court verdict in Aarushi-Hemraj twin murder case today

Ghaziabad, Nov 25 (ANI): A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court will on Monday pronounce its verdict in the Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj twin murder case. Special Judge S Lal will deliver the verdict, after a 15-month-long trial of Aarushi's parents, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, on charges of murder and destruction of evidence. The dentist couple is presently on bail.

Nov 25, 2013

Poisonous food at temple feast leaves 123 children sick

Neemach, Nov 25 (ANI): Around 123 children fell sick after consuming poisonous food at a temple community feast in Madhya Pradesh. The incident came forward in Neemach town of the province on Sunday when children complained of severe diarrhoea and vomiting after consuming contaminated food at a community lunch. The organisation serves food to the poor at the temple of Lord Shiva once a week as a part of their routine. The sick were admitted to a nearby hospital and are undergoing treatment.

Nov 25, 2013

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