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The Philippine's oldest church is badly damaged by latest quake

Rescue workers struggle to reach isolated communities on a popular Philippine tourist island that was devastated by a huge earthquake, as aftershocks torment survivors and the death toll surpassed 140. Duration: 00:36

Oct 16, 2013

French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction

France's top appeals court on Wednesday upheld a fraud conviction and hundreds of thousands of euros in fines against the Church of Scientology for taking advantage of vulnerable followers. Duration: 1:18

Oct 16, 2013

Foreign militants setting up base in PoK

Neelum Valley, Oct 15: In a startling revelation angry citizens of Pakistan occupied Kashmir exposed that foreign militants are taking refuge in the region, they are not only promoting violence but are also involved in eve teasing and rapes , what is shocking is the fact that these militants are protected by government

Oct 15, 2013

'Royal Riders Club' conducts medical camp in remote village

Manipur, Oct 15 (ANI): Under the theme "Serving in Adventure" a two-day long medical camp was organized by the Royal Riders Club. Altogether, 23 Bullet Enfields and 42 members rode more than 130 kilometers to provide medical treatment and free medicines to the villagers. The medical camp was attended by approximately 260 villagers from Kamjong and from the adjoining villages of Kamjong Khullen, Khunjao, Phange etc.

Oct 15, 2013

Political clash of opinion over ban on VHP's Sankalp rally in UP

New Delhi/ Uttar Pradesh/ Madhya Pradesh, Oct 15 (ANI): Political parties reacted to the ban imposed by the Uttar Pradesh government on the foundation day celebrations of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday. The VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas', which is celebrated on October 18, has been banned by the Samajwadi Party (SP) government, fearing a communal flare-up.

Oct 15, 2013

Cyclone Phailin aftermath: Thousands marooned due to floods in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (ANI): Heavy rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Phailin, which struck the Odisha coast over the weekend and has since dissipated, has triggered massive floods in several districts in the state. Special Relief Commissioner of Odisha, P K Mohapatra, said on Tuesday that the floods triggered by Cyclone Phailin claimed five lives while authorities made efforts to restore normalcy in marooned and flooded areas.

Oct 15, 2013

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Cyclone Phailin: Clouds Move Towards Nepal after Downpour in Bihar; Latest Updates on Odisha Relief Ops

As India's eastern coasts face the brunt of Cyclone Phailin, rain-bearing clouds have moved towards neighbouring country of Nepal.

Oct 15, 2013

Japanese firms eyeing elderly care markets

Tokyo, Oct 15 (ANI): By the year 2050, for the first time in history, seniors over the age of 60 will outnumber children under the age of 15. More shockingly, a UN report reveals that most countries are not prepared to support their swelling numbers of elderly. In Japan, efforts are high to make seniors live a better and a healthier life.

Oct 15, 2013

We are concerned about food inflation: Food Minister KV Thomas

Kochi, Oct 15 (ANI): As official data showed that inflation accelerated to a seven-month high in September driven by sharp spikes in onion and vegetable prices, Union food minister KV Thomas on Tuesday said that the government is concerned about the inflation and is taking measures to curb it. Thomas further said that the Indian agricultural products are in great demand at the international market and therefore the export cannot be cancelled abruptly, but the government is putting a check on it.

Oct 15, 2013

China selling nuke reactors to Pakistan is cause for concern: Defence Expert

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): China's decision to firm up the sale of two more nuclear reactors to Pakistan has raised serious concerns for India. India has earlier conveyed its objections at both the political and official levels in China, as well as the Nuclear Suppliers Group in the last few months for the sale. Defence analyst Uday Bhaskar stated that China has been one of the most robust supporters of Pakistan nuclear programs. He hoped that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh takes up the matter while his visit to China.

Oct 15, 2013

BJP on Mahmood Madani's statement on Congress

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Even as Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's general Secretary Mahmood Madani alleged that Congress and other so-called Secular parties were spreading Modi-phobia ahead of the 2014 general polls for vote bank politics, BJP welcomed his statement and said that history of rioting is history of Congress party.

Oct 15, 2013

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's police remand extended till October 19

Gandhinagar, Oct 15 (ANI): Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's police remand has been extended till October 19 in Surat rape case. Asaram Bapu was produced before a special judge in Gandhinagar on Tuesday in connection with the sexual assault case against him, a day after he was grilled by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Ahmedabad.

Oct 15, 2013

Hindu's will give befitting reply to SP Govt's ban on VHP's Sankalp Diwas: Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur, Oct 15 (ANI): Reacting strongly to Akhilesh Yadav led Samajwadi Party Government's ban on Vishwa Hindu Parishad's Sankalp Yatra, BJP MP, Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Hindu's will give a befitting reply to the decision taken by the UP Government.

Oct 15, 2013

Congress spreading Modi-phobia for vote bank politics: Mahmood Madani

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP and general secretary of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Mahmood Madani on Tuesday alleged that Congress and other so-called Secular parties were spreading Modi-phobia ahead of the 2014 general polls for vote bank politics.

Oct 15, 2013

CPI slams UPA govt & Raghuram Rajan for filure to handle inflation

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Talking about the recent inflation facing the country, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said that the UPA government and its policies have completely failed to control inflation and has become insensitivity towards the problems faced by the people of the country. Further, he slammed RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and his economic policies of inviting foreign banks to India as it can deteriorate the situation even more.

Oct 15, 2013