kalki-koechlin-announces-max-fashion-icon-2014-hunt-open

Kalki Koechlin announces Max Fashion Icon 2014 hunt open

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Bollywood actress and fashionista announced the Max Fashion Icon 2014 hunt open at a press conference held in the showbiz capital Mumbai. In an aim to select countries finest Max Fashion Icon 2014 would travel through the countries high fashion cities to scout talent. The national pageant that promises to change the lives of many is associated with a panel of experts from a cross section of industry be it fashion, lifestyle, entertainment like Jatin Kampani, Kalki Koechlin, Gaurav Gupta, Malini Ramani amongst others. Jan 30, 2014
nation-pays-homage-to-mahatma-gandhi-on-his-66th-death-anniversary

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 66th death anniversary

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): The Nation on Thursday paid homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 66th death anniversary. Prominent leaders from various political parties and other dignitaries paid floral tributes at his Samadhi at Rajghat in the national capital. A series of functions are being organized throughout the country to mark the occasion. Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar. A lawyer by profession, Gandhi led the struggle for India's independence from British rule by following the path of non-violence. Ironically, Gandhi was shot dead by a Hindu fanatic, Nathuram Godse, at a prayer meeting in Delhi on January 30, 1948, less than a year after India became independent. Jan 30, 2014
dense-fog-disrupts-normal-life-in-delhi

Dense fog disrupts normal life in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): A heavy blanket of fog enveloped the national capital on Thursday morning, hitting air, rail and road services badly. According to the MeT department, the general visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport dropped to below 50 metre and because of poor visibility operations of more than dozen of flights were affected. Train services were also affected due to fog. Road traffic was equally chaotic as the motorists tried to navigate through the dense fog. Jan 30, 2014
ya-rab-first-look-launch

'Ya Rab' first look launch

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): Filmmakers Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt were spotted launching the first look of Hasnain Hyderabadwala’s film ‘Ya Rab’ starring Bigg Boss fame Ajaz Khan in the showbiz capital Mumbai. The movie which broadly deals with the issue of Jihad and how Quran has been misinterpreted to give birth to terrorism is slated for a 7th February release. Jan 29, 2014
indian-banks-to-wait-before-hiking-loan-rates-post-rbis-tightening

Indian banks to wait before hiking loan rates post RBIs tightening

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): Top Indian bankers said that they would wait to observe inflation and market trends further, before increasing the interest rates of loans to citizens for balancing funds due to the sudden hike in repo rate by the RBI. Reserve Bank of India (RBI), surprisingly raised interest rates for lending money to commercial banks on Tuesday to dampen inflation, saying it was now better prepared to deal with the risk of major capital outflows roiling emerging economies. The RBI, however, said that if retail inflation eases as projected, it does not foresee further near-term monetary policy tightening. The hike in repo rate could have a direct impact on the lending rates of funds borrowed by the citizens from the commercial banks. Meanwhile, chief of Indian Banks’ Association, K.R. Kamath, said that banks would have to take a final call on the interest rates only after considering the burden on customers due to inflation. Jan 29, 2014
security-personnel-launch-operation-to-nab-maoists-in-jharkhand-after-blasts

Security personnel launch operation to nab Maoists in Jharkhand after blasts

Giridih, Jan 28 (ANI): Security personnel launched a massive operation to nab Maoists after they triggered multiple landmine blasts in Jharkhand that killed two policemen and injured ten on Monday. Explosions took place when security personnel were conducting an operation in Giridih district, around 250 kilometres from state capital Ranchi, to free four abducted government officials from the rebels. Police have confirmed that the four officials have been released. Director General of Jharkhand Police, Rajeev Kumar, also confirmed exchange of fire with the Maoists. Jan 28, 2014
delhi-government-giving-high-priority-to-homeless-aap-on-hcs-rap

Delhi government giving high priority to homeless: AAP on HC's rap

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After the Delhi High Court on Monday slammed the Arvind Kejriwal government over lack of arrangements to prevent cold related deaths in the national capital, the government claimed that it is giving high priority to the homeless. The AAP government also said that they will file their reply within four weeks. Jan 27, 2014
first-phase-of-global-islamic-congregation-ends-in-bangladesh

First phase of global Islamic congregation ends in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan 27 (ANI): The first phase of Biswa Ijtema has concluded following the final prayer on the banks of the river Turag in Tongi, 20 kilometres off the capital city Dhaka in Bangladesh. Devout Muslims across the globe assembled in Bangladesh to participate in the Biswa Ijtema -- the world Islamic congregation -- billed as the second largest annual gathering of Muslims after the Hajj. Jan 27, 2014
aap-born-with-a-new-ideology-should-be-accepted-the-way-it-is-kc-tyagi

AAP born with a new ideology, should be accepted the way it is: KC Tyagi

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Commenting on the ongoing criticism against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's government, Janata Dal United (JD-U) leader KC Tyagi on Monday said that the party was born with a new ideology, and that they should be accepted that way only. Reacting to the increasing number of crime against women in the capital he said that it was a result of the mindset of the people. Jan 27, 2014
bjp-begins-protest-against-aap-demands-to-sack-somnath-bharti

BJP begins protest against AAP, demands to sack Somnath Bharti

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): BJP leaders led by Harsh Vardhan on Monday started their protest against AAP outside national capital's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's office at Delhi Secretariat, pressurizing the party to sack his controversial Law minister Somnath Bharti. Bharti is facing criticism for his midnight raid at a house in Khirki Extension and also for misbehaving with a Ugandan woman who alleged that he manhandled them and molested them during the raid. Jan 27, 2014
aap-must-introspect-and-give-answers-to-questions-raised-harsh-vardhan

AAP must introspect and give answers to questions raised: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After Aam Aadmi Party expelled Vinod Kumar Binny, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said that the party should now introspect things and give answers to the questions raised by the people. He said that Binny was asking the questions to which he himself have not got any answers till now. The BJP leader further said that AAP, who protests to save their ministers, should also act in certain way against the rape cases taking place on the national capital. Jan 27, 2014
suicide-bomber-kills-four-in-kabul-attack

Suicide bomber kills four in Kabul attack

A Taliban suicide bomber blows himself up near an Afghan military bus in Kabul, killing four people in the latest attack in the Afghan capital in the final year of NATO combat operations. Duration: 00:29 Jan 26, 2014
children-among-victims-of-fallujah-shelling

Children among victims of Fallujah shelling

Shelling and bombings across Iraq killed 28 people Saturday and militants blew up a key bridge linking the capital to the north, the latest in a surge of violence. Duration: 00:28 Jan 26, 2014