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The Rise of Narendra Modi: From Chaiwala to NDA's Prime Ministerial Candidate (Timeline)

Narendra Modi, the Gujarat Chief Minister and the prime ministerial candidate of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), is in the limelight and have been grabbing the headlines of late.

Feb 24, 2014

Families of Maoist victims in Jharkhand bemoan governments inertia, demand compensation

Galudih, Feb 23 (ANI): Families of the victims who were killed by Maoists in Jharkhand lamented over government’s apathy towards their concerns, as it has failed to provide them compensation and take action against the rebels. The Maoists killed two members of anti-Maoist party group called NASUS (Nagrik Suraksha Samiti), Santosh Mahto and Krishna Chandra Mahto in Keshpur area of Galudih district between 2006 and 2008.

Feb 23, 2014

MS Dhoni Ruled out of Asia Cup, Virat Kohli to Captain India

Virat Kohli's credentials to lead in a major tournament will be put to the test after skipper MS Dhoni was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to injury.

Feb 20, 2014

Oommen Chandy denies lapses in Italian Marines case

Trivandrum, Feb 20 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that there were no lapses on the part of his government in the Italian Marines case. Chandy assured that the victim compensation fund will be handled by proper legal authority. Earlier, Rome expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday to postpone the hearing in the case. India's government has given its approval to an investigation agency to charge the sailors under its maritime security law, but said it would not seek death penalty if they were found guilty.

Feb 20, 2014

Forced marriage still an inssue in Pakistan

Offering young girls as brides in compensation to settle disputes persists in many areas of Pakistan, the practice is known as 'Swara' and according to government data it is on the rise in the Swat valley. Duration: 02:35

Feb 12, 2014

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US Hospital Says Sorry after Exposing 18 Patients to Deadly 'Mad Cow' Disease

The North Carolina hospital accepted that due the use of insufficiently sterilized tools, 18 neurological patients in the North Carolina facility got exposed to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD).

Feb 11, 2014

'Razed to the Ground': Syrian Authorities Demolished Entire Neighborhoods Using Explosives and Bulldozers, Says HRW Report

A new ground-breaking report claims Syrian authorities have deliberately demolished thousands of residential buildings, and in some cases entire neighborhoods, using explosives and bulldozers, in Syria's largest cities.

Jan 31, 2014

Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna resigns

Dehradun, Jan 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has resigned from his post, he submitted his resignation to the state Governor Aziz Qureshi in Dehradun on Friday. Bahuguna, paid the price for the poor relief and rehabilitation work carried out by his government after last year's flash floods.The decision to replace Bahuguna was taken at a meeting Congress chief Sonia Gandhi had with senior party leaders on Thursday. Union Minister Harish Rawat is the frontrunner in the race to replace Bahuguna.

Jan 31, 2014

Andaman Boat Mishap: 21 Killed as Overcrowded Ferry Capsizes; PM, Jaya Express Grief

As many as 21 people were killed when a tourist boat capsized and sank off Viper Island near Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday.

Jan 27, 2014

Stigma fades but leprosy still a threat in Senegal

Along the Atlantic coast of Senegal lies the country's largest former leper colony. Officially designated as a "social rehabilitation village", MBalling's inhabitants wish it could return to being simply a village like any other. Duration: 02:28

Jan 24, 2014

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Dennis Rodman's Penance: Says 'Sorry' and Checks into Rehab [Video+ Latest Reactions]

News of former basketball player Dennis Rodman checking into a rehabilitation facility following his supposedly alcohol-fueled outburst on a TV channel interview has evoked a series of reactions online.

Jan 19, 2014

Top Maoist leader, his wife surrender before Andhra Pradesh police

Hyderabad, Jan 09 (ANI): A top Maoist leader ended nearly three decades of warfare and laid down arms before police in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, citing ill health as the main reason for surrender. Gusda Usendi fought as a rebel for nearly three decades in Maoists hotbed, of Chhattisgarh. Better incentives and rehabilitation policy offered to the surrendered insurgents lured the rebel to surrender before the Andhra Pradesh police. Usendi’s wife also surrendered due to ill health. While addressing a news conference in Hyderabad, the police assured of reward money to the leader.

Jan 9, 2014

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Latest Reactions on Akhilesh Yadav Celebrating Bollywood Night at Saifai

Despite criticisms, Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav attended the performances of Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone and Madhuri Dixit at 'Saifai Mahotsav' on Wednesday night.

Jan 9, 2014

Mumbai-Dehradun Express fire: Railway Minister "deeply pained", announces Rs.5 lakh ex-gratia to vic

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge has informed that he has ordered a probe in the Mumbai-Dehradun Express fire case and promised to take action after the report. Kharge also announced Rs.5 lakh ex gratia to the kin of passengers killed in the accident. Nine people were charred to death when a fire broke out in three coaches of the train near Dahanu road in neighbouring Thane district in the wee hours on Wednesday.

Jan 8, 2014

Train fire kills nine in Mumbai-Dehradun Express train

Thane/ New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Chairman of India's railway board Arunendra Kumar confirmed that nine people have died and one injured in a fire that broke out on the Bandra-Dehradun Express in Thane district of Maharashtra. Fire broke out in three coaches of the train early on Wednesday killing at least 9 people and injuring others. Reportedly, the fire broke out in three sleeper coaches of the train. Further Arunendra Kumar said inspection is going on as the cause of fire is ascertained.