Junior Doctors Take Out Protest March Over Rape Murder - India

Junior Doctors Take Out Protest March Over Rape Murder - India

A woman wears Indian flag while taking part during a demonstration to protest against the rape and murder of a female doctor. Two lacks of people packed the streets of one of India's biggest cities after doctors resumed a strike and called fresh rallies over the rape and murder of a female doctor. Kolkata, India, October 2, 2024. Photo by Dipa Chakraborty/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital

STORY: Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of prayers performing the special Eid al-Adha 3. various of Eid al-Adha celebrations STORYLINE: New Delhi's streets came alive with joy and celebration as residents celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice. Marking the beginning of the day, thousands of Muslims gathered for morning prayers at major mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid. Families performed out the ritual of Qurbani after prayers, distributing meat to friends, family, and those in need. Markets buzzed with activity in the days leading up to the festival, with many purchasing livestock for sacrificial rites. Communal feasts featuring traditional dishes like biryani and kebabs brought neighbors together, while children delighted in receiving Eidi, gifts of money and sweets. Charitable activities were widespread, with N

Christmas celebrated in New Delhi

STORY: Christmas celebrated in New Delhi SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Christmas celebration in New Delhi STORYLINE: The Indian capital embraced the spirit of Christmas with joy and fervor, adorning its streets and markets with colorful decorations. Families and friends gathered, exchanging gifts and relishing delightful holiday treats. Churches resonated with melodious carols during midnight masses, drawing devoted followers. Churches across the city dazzled with sparkling lights, captivating both locals and visitors. Beyond the religious observances, households in many neighborhoods shimmered with colorful lights and adorned Christmas trees, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

Holi festival celebrated in Indian capital

STORY: Holi festival celebrated in Indian capital DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people celebrating the festival of Holi 3. various of people play with colors and dancing STORYLINE: Thousands of people gathered in India's capital New Delhi on Wednesday to celebrate the festival of Holi. The annual festival, also known as the "festival of colors," is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The festivities began early in the morning, as people gathered in parks, streets, and open spaces, armed with colored powders and water guns, ready to paint the town in various colors. They danced to the beat of drums, sang traditional songs, and smeared each other with gulal (colored powder). Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which falls in late February or early March. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

Malaysia's population in Q2 grows 0.2 pct yoy to 32.7 mln

STORY: Malaysia's population in Q2 grows 0.2 pct yoy to 32.7 mln DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers 2. various of crowds on streets in Kuala Lumpur 3. various of crowds indoors STORYLINE: Malaysia's population in the second quarter grew 0.2 percent year on year to 32.7 million, official data showed Thursday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement that among them, 30.2 million are citizens. The ethnic Chinese population stood at 6.9 million, remained unchanged as compared to a year ago, but its proportion declined to 22.8 percent from 23 percent. The Bumiputera, which includes the ethnic Malay population, rose to 21.1 million from 20.9 million a year earlier, and its proportion increased to 69.9 percent from 69.6 percent. The Indian population, on the other hand, remained unchanged at 2 million, with its proportion down 0.1 percentage point to 6.6 percent. Meanwhile, the male population outnu

Indian capital reports first monkeypox case

STORY: Indian capital reports first monkeypox case DATELINE: July 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1 various of streets views in New Delhi STORYLINE: India reported the fourth monkeypox case, and the first case in the Indian capital of New Delhi, on Sunday. The first three cases were reported from the southern state of Kerala, on July 14, July 18 and July 22. The patient suffering from the disease has been admitted to a government hospital in the capital city, and is having no foreign travel history. According to hospital sources, the patient had a fever and skin lesions, though remaining stable. The first three monkeypox cases had a travel history, as they arrived from overseas some days before testing positive. On Saturday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox a global public health emergency of international concern. According to WHO, the viral disease is transmitted from infected animals to humans via indirect or direct co

Indian party official speaks highly of China's development model

STORY: Indian party official speaks highly of China's development model DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in India 2. various of development achievements in China 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMED SALIM, Communist Party of India (M) State Secretary of West Bengal STORYLINE: An Indian party official has spoken highly of China's development model, which he says other countries could emulate. Mohammad Salim is a former lawmaker and incumbent state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in India's eastern state of West Bengal. He has been to China and visited metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMED SALIM, Communist Party of India (M) State Secretary of West Bengal "So, one is reducing their own problems, developing their own country, making people happier and rule of law - a system that is at work. It's not only a fast-growing country, but a role model to other countries, also