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Hyderabad revenues will go to Telangana: Jairam Ramesh

Hyderabad, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said that after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh revenues from Hyderabad would go to new state of Telangana, and that Hyderabad would serve as common capital of Telangana and Seemandhra for ten years. To compensate the second half of Andhra Pradesh, Seemandhra, for revenues trickling down to Telangana, Ramesh said that the remaining rump would be given a special category status for the coming five years aimed at promoting industrial development.

Feb 28, 2014

Government takes measures to ensure the safety and security of people from the Northeast in New Delh

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Munirka village in South Delhi is home to a large number of people from the northeastern states, a majority of them students. After a few incidents of attacks on people from the northeast in the city, there were rumors that a `panchayat’ in Munirka had ordered the eviction of all northeastern people from the locality. However, people in the locality have denied this, and expressed their support for people from the Northeast. The police has also assured off all possible security measures for them in Munirka and elsewhere in the capital.

Feb 28, 2014

Pro-Russian Ukrainians rally outside Crimean parliament

The Russian tricolour was flying over the Crimean parliament in the regional capital Simferopol as supporters of Moscow rule flocked in from across the scenic peninsula, protesting against the recent pro-European developments in Kiev. Duration: 01:04

Feb 28, 2014

Cypriots take the streets to protest state sell-off

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Cyprus parliament as a crucial vote was being held on the government's planned sell-off of state utilities. Duration: 00:49

Feb 28, 2014

C.Africa president wants rogue forces 'wiped out'

The Central African Republic's interim president called for French and African troops in the country to make full use of their UN mandate to sideline rogue elements creating havoc in the troubled nation. Duration: 00:32

Feb 28, 2014

Costa Concordia captain returns on shipwreck

Italian captain Francesco Schettino lashed out at the media after his first return to the Costa Concordia, saying the investigation into what happened must continue in a "proper and honest way." Duration: 00:32

Feb 28, 2014

Crimean leader sees Moscow's hand behind local events

The head of the Crimean Tatar ruling body, Refat Chubarov, said he believes the events unfolding in Crimea were planned by Moscow. Duration: 00:48

Feb 28, 2014

Merkel urges Britain to stay in EU but no word of reforms

In a speech to both houses of parliament, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Britain to stay in the EU but played down David Cameron's hopes that her visit to London would bring major reforms. Duration: 00:41

Feb 28, 2014

Somalia's Shebab rebels ban 3G in latest blow to freedoms

Somalia's Al-Shebab rebels have banned watching movies, smoking and football matches, and now they have banned 3G coverage in certain areas of the country in an attempt to limit Western influences. Duration: 02:41

Feb 28, 2014

Local politics in French village cater to resident British

In the southwestern French region of Dordogne, Britons are the largest foreign community, and some have become active in local politics in the run-up to local elections in March. Duration: 01:43

Feb 28, 2014

Ukraine parliament convenes to approve new government

Ukraine's parliament convenes Thursday to approve a new pro-Western government after the United States offered economic aid to the crisis-hit country and warned Russia against military intervention. Duration: 00:33

Feb 28, 2014

Anne Frank vandalism not very Japanese: Israel embassy

The wanton vandalism of hundreds of copies of Anne Frank's diaries held in Tokyo libraries is uncharacteristic of Japan, according to a senior Israeli diplomat who presented 300 replacements for the damaged books. Duration: 01:28

Feb 28, 2014

Yellen: US economy to improve at 'moderate pace'

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says that the intense winter storms of the past two months have been one cause for the weakness in recent US economic data. Duration: 00:55

Feb 28, 2014

Tootbrush technology and connected cars: Barcelona Mobile Show

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is the perfect platform for innovators and whizz kids to show off what may be the world's next top gadget, from toothbrushes which send reports to your dentist to smart sportswear. Duration: 01:38

Feb 28, 2014

Oscar Pistorius: from Blade Runner to Blade Gunner

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius was a champion athlete who beat the odds to inspire millions worldwide. But his "Blade Runner" epithet swiftly became recast as the "Blade Gunner" after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Duration: 02:19

Feb 28, 2014