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Hong Kong drug lord forced to burn $140m meth in Indonesia

Handcuffed and wearing black masks, a Hong Kong drug king pin and his gang are forced to publicly burn a $140-million stash of crystal methamphetamine after being arrested in Indonesia. Duration: 01:16

Jan 27, 2015

French minister vows closer ties with Kuwait

"Kuwait and France will work more together", said French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius after the inauguration of the water desalination plant Al-Zour in Kuwait City on Tuesday. Duration: 00:58

Jan 27, 2015

New York shuts down as winter storm blasts US

"Historic" winter storm pounds the northeastern United States hitting tens of millions of people and forcing a halt to public transportation and the rare cancelation of Broadway shows. Duration: 00:58

Jan 27, 2015

Karti Chidambaram refutes TNCC's allegation of making anti-party remarks

Chennai, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader and son of former union minister P Chidambaram, Karti Chidambaram, on Tuesday refuted the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee's (TNCC) charge that he had made remarks against the party and its high command, and said that whatever he had said was totally in sync with Congress principles. He was reacting to the showcause notice sent by TNCC President E V K S Elangovan asking him to explain why he should not be expelled from the party. The TNCC had issued a show-cause notice to Karti on Friday, asking why he should not be expelled for his anti-party remarks at a meeting with his supporters in Chennai where, he had reportedly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "political acumen".

Jan 27, 2015

Rahul Gandhi leads Congress road show in Delhi, campaigns for assembly polls

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday held a road show in the South Delhi's Kalkaji Assembly constituency, as the campaigning for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections gathered momentum. Gandhi was seen accompanied by Congress unit of Delhi President Arvinder Singh Lovely, former MP Ramesh Kumar, Kalkaji candidate Subhash Chopra and nominees of a few other constituencies. The roadshow began from Transit Camp in Kalkaji Assembly constituency. Delhi assembly polls will witness a direct fight between BJP and AAP after the Congress party, which ruled Delhi for 15 years, recorded its worst performance bagging only eight seats in the last Delhi elections. The results of Delhi polls will be announced on February 10.

Jan 27, 2015

Reactions pour in after Kiran Bedi invokes President Obama's name during her election campaign

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): BJP leader Kiran Bedi on Tuesday used US President Barack Obama's India visit as an opportunity to impress the voters during election campaign for upcoming Delhi polls. While addressing an election rally, Bedi attributed the US President's high profile visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic efforts. Congress leader Kiran Walia commenting on the incident said that Bedi tried to gain political benefit from Obama's visit. DCW Chairperson Barkha Shukla said that US President Barack Obama came for India and not for any political party. However, BJP's Delhi unit President Satish Upadhyay said that Obama's visit shouldn't be linked to the Delhi polls.

Jan 27, 2015

Kejriwal enlisted wrong residence address because he wanted to be an elector from Delhi: Kiran Walia

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader Kiran Walia on Tuesday alleged that AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal has been giving his wrong residence address because he wished to become an elector from Delhi. She added that he has committed a fraud by submitting a false affidavit to the Election Commission that he is a permanent resident of B K Dutt Colony. She further said that the matter has been reported to the Election Commission and that Kejriwal’s name should be removed from the electoral list and a probe should be ordered into the matter.

Jan 27, 2015

Indian Army organises blood camp in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 27 (ANI): In a bid to reach out to locals in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian army on Tuesday organised a blood donation camp in the militancy-hit Srinagar district. This is the seventh blood donation camp organised by the army to help residents of Srinagar and nearby areas, affected by the devastating floods in September last year. While many of the soldiers donated blood, health official Javed Iqbal said many civilians also came forward to participate in the initiative. Requirement of blood has always been high in the state due to militancy and insurgency activities. There has also been an acute shortage of blood especially after the devastating floods last year. The army had organised a similar camp in Badgam district on January 12.

Jan 27, 2015

PM Modi bids farewell to Obama through twitter

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday posted a series of tweets to bid farewell to US President Barack Obama who concluded his three day India visit today. Tagging the White House, Modi tweeted- "Farewell @WhiteHouse! Your visit has taken India-USA ties to a new level and opened a new chapter. Wish you a safe journey." "As for the rainy day yesterday, as you yourself said @WhiteHouse today morning, Bade Bade Deshon Mein... :)", he added. US President Obama was the Chief Guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations on the invite of PM Modi.

Jan 27, 2015

Sportspersons feel proud as Obama names them in his speech at Sirifort

New Delhi/ Chandigarh, Jan 27 (ANI): Sportspersons on Tuesday expressed pride on being named by US President Barack Obama during his speech at Sirifort auditorium. Former Athelete Milkha Singh said that it is a matter of great honour that Obama is naming some sportspersons including him to boost their morale. Singh also said that such a thing is possible only because of PM Narendra Modi. Boxer Mary Kom said that she feels honoured to be one of the eminent sports personalities as to be remembered by the US President.

Jan 27, 2015

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