Politics

Retracing Lee Harvey Oswald's final hours

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assassination on November 22, AFPTV retraces the final days of killer Lee Harvey Oswald -- now a popular, if macabre, trail for tourists. Duration: 02:15

Nov 21, 2013

Television became 'window to the world' during JFK tragedy

Television cemented its primacy with the American public after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a national trauma whose unfolding in real time was uniquely suited for the emerging medium. Duration: 02:30

Nov 21, 2013

Rahul Gandhi hails Mizoram, discusses measures for development

Kolasib, Nov 21 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Kolasib, Mizoram, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi hailed the state and the capability of the people and talked about various measure congress is planning for the development of the state. Gandhi said that it is important that the state get connected with the rest of the world and therefore Congress is planning a project for a better connectivity. Further, he talked about self-reliance among the people of the state.

Nov 21, 2013

France names suspect in Paris shootings, says DNA is a match

France names a man arrested over dramatic shootings in Paris this week as Abdelhakim Dekhar, previously jailed for his role in a "Bonnie-and-Clyde" style murder spree, and says his DNA matched samples from the scene of the attacks.

Nov 21, 2013

Opposition denounce felicitation of accused BJP leaders

New Delhi, Muzaffarnagar, Nov 21 (ANI): As the BJP, undettered by all criticism, is set to honour two of its MLAs Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana, who have been accused of inciting communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, political parties slams the action. Lawmakers criticized the felicitation of the legislators, which is to take place in Agra rally to be addressed by BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that tgis is the representation of the mindset of BJP as well as Narendra Modi.

Nov 21, 2013

Bangalore to get its first Starbucks outlet

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Famed coffee retailer, Starbucks will now serve people of India’s IT hub as it announced to open its outlet in Bangalore. Starbucks, which has joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, parent of Tata Coffee will open its store in southern city on November 22. Starbucks opened its first flagship store in Mumbai in 2012. The coffee retailer now runs stores in Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. The brand aims to have 50 outlets through a tie-up with the Tata group, the country’s biggest manufacturing and trading conglomerate.

Nov 21, 2013

Arvind Kejriwal on Election Commission's notice

Kaushambi, Nov 21(ANI): Speaking over the Election Commission's notice Aam Aadmi Party convernor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that he will give a suitable explanation to the EC as he respect the system. Talking to mediapersons, he asked why the BJP complained to the EC when the pamphlet referred to the Congress's wrongdoings. The Election Commission has sought an explanation from Kejriwal for appealing to Muslims on religious lines.

Nov 21, 2013

Arvind Kejriwal on Election Commissions notice

Kaushambi, Nov 21(ANI): Speaking over the Election Commission’s notice Aam Aadmi Party convernor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that he will give a suitable explanation to the EC as he respect the system. Talking to mediapersons, he asked why the BJP complained to the EC when the pamphlet referred to the Congress’s wrongdoings. The Election Commission has sought an explanation from Kejriwal for appealing to Muslims on religious lines.

Nov 21, 2013

Chhattisgarh Polls: BJP Confident of Victory

Raipur, Nov 21 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, who is expecting a hat trick by winning the Chhattisgarh assembly polls, said on Thursday that he was overwhelmed to see the turnout of voters during both the polling phases. He said that he is sure that his party will form the government again in the state.

Nov 21, 2013

Jacqueline Fernandez supports PETA Indias Ban Horse Carriages Campaign

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez along with the Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) met Mayor Sunil Prabhu and put forward a report on the ill treatment of horses forced to draw carriages. Peta has been working towards a complete ban on carriage horses and they requested the mayor to check on the numerous illegal horse stables in the city. PETA has even shared some shocking photos of these horses most of whom were injured, sick and severely malnourished. The Mayor has apparently assured the team he would look into the matter and take necessary steps.

Nov 21, 2013

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