Politics

Wipro registers record revenue growth in second quarter

Bangalore, Oct 23 (ANI): Wipro, India’s third-largest information technology (IT) services firm registered highest revenue growth over the past seven quarters in its core business during the second quarter of the current financial year, backed by an improved demand environment and favorable currency movement. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, TN Kurien said this at a news conference in Bangalore on Tuesday while releasing the results for the second quarter.

Oct 23, 2013

Onion price reaches Rs. 100 a Kg, BJP slams govt

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The BJP on Wednesday hit out at the ruling UPA government over the soaring price of onion that reached Rs. 100 a Kg. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that the soaring prices of onion is harassing common man.

Oct 23, 2013

Vatican cricket side ready to challenge other faiths

The Vatican launches its own cricket club, challenging the Church of England to a match and vowing to take on Indian Hindu and Muslim teams. Duration: 01:09

Oct 23, 2013

Mexico probes US spying

Mexico says it will investigate allegations that the United States spied on the emails of President Enrique Pena Nieto and his predecessor, the latest diplomatic wrangle stemming from America's intelligence-gathering efforts. Duration: 00:44

Oct 23, 2013

Bolivia's churches plagued by sacred art theft

Bolivian churches are plagued by sacred art theft, with one robbery leaving the Virgin of Copacabana without her crown. An increased demand for religious artifacts sold on the black market is to blame, according to officials. Duration: 01:07

Oct 23, 2013

New blazes in Australia but worst fears ease

Firefighters in Australia battle hot, dry winds and soaring temperatures as new blazes are whipped up in a week-long bushfire emergency. Duration: 01:02

Oct 23, 2013

Cali Expo 2013 fashion show kicks off in Colombia

The Cali Exposhow 2013 fashion show kicks off in Colombia with collections by local designers. The event is expected to draw more than 178,000 visitors. Duration: 00:39

Oct 23, 2013

Nobel laureate Llosa introduces new book in Panama

Three years after winning the Nobel prize for literature Mario Vargas Llosa presents his new book 'The Discreet Hero', at the congress of Spanish language in Panama. Duration: 00:29

Oct 23, 2013

French art fair celebrates fortieth year

France's International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) has taken over Paris for its 40th anniversary exhibition, with works from 184 galleries around the world brought together at Paris's Grand Palais. Duration: 00:35

Oct 23, 2013

Royal fans gather as Britain's Prince George baptised

Royal fans gather outside St James's Palace in London as three-month old Prince George, who is third in line to the throne, is christened in a low-key ceremony. Duration: 00:59

Oct 23, 2013

Funeral of Islamic Jihad militant killed by Israeli troops

A funeral is held in the West Bank for an Islamic Jihad militant killed by Israeli troops. Mohammed Assi was suspected of being responsible for the November 2012 bombing of a Tel Aviv bus that wounded 29 people. Duration: 00:43

Oct 23, 2013

Huge bibimbap marks Korean Food Day

More than 10,000 people enjoy bibimbap, a popular Korean dish mixed with rice, vegetables, meat, eggs and chili pepper paste, during a traditional food festival called Korean Food Day in Seoul. Duration: 01:25

Oct 23, 2013

Thousands protest against Tunisia government

Thousands of demonstrators gather in central Tunis to demand the immediate departure of the government led by ruling Islamist party Ennahda. Duration: 01:00

Oct 23, 2013

UN-OPCW: Syria fully cooperative on chemical disarmament

Syria has so far "fully cooperated" in destroying its massive chemical arsenal, the chief of the joint Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and United Nations mission said Tuesday. Duration: 00:29

Oct 23, 2013

Cambodian opposition supporters protest disputed polls

Thousands of Cambodian opposition supporters protested Wednesday over disputed elections that extended strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen's near three-decade rule, under a heavy security presence after bloody clashes last month. Duration: 00:48

Oct 23, 2013