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Afghanistan Assures Safety of Indian Diplomats, Taliban Denies Hand

Following the suicide attack on Indian consulate in Jalalabad on Saturday where nine people were killed, Afghanistan assured India that it won't leave any 'stone unturned' for the safety of Indian diplomats.

Aug 4, 2013

US Embassies to Shut Down in Muslim Nations on Possible Terror Threats

In a precautionary move, the United States has decided to shut down its embassies temporarily in Islamic countries, particularly the Middle-East, over 'credible and serious' terror threats against overseas American diplomats.

Aug 2, 2013

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Ministry of External Affairs Unveils App for Android and iOS Devices

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday (29 July) launched a free mobile application called 'MEAIndia' for Android and Apple smartphones.

Jul 29, 2013

Apple Acquires Hopstop, Locationary to Beef up Mapping tools

In a bid to improve its mapping tools, the California-based Apple Inc has acquired an online navigation start up HopStop.com, according to media reports. This is the second acquisition by Apple this month, the first being the crowdsourced location data start-up Locationary, to work on its map woes.

Jul 20, 2013

Vatican Ambassador's Insensitive 'Allah' Comment Sparks Outrage, Muslim NGOs Demand Archbishop's Removal

Vatican City ambassador to Malaysia Archbishop Joseph Marino's controversial support for the use of word 'Allah' amongst Christians has created a religious furor with Malay Muslim groups demanding immediate apology or ouster of the diplomat.

Jul 14, 2013

Google Updates Maps App, Ditches Latitude Feature

Software giant Google upgraded its Maps app and brought it free to iPad and Android tablets, besides Android phones. The new software will be released first through Google Play store and a version tailored for iPhones and iPads will soon be made available.

Jul 11, 2013

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Bhutan Readies for Second-Ever General Election Amid Strained Ties with India

The tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, India's only close and trusted ally, has begun the countdown for the second ever democratic general election scheduled to be held on 13 July. The historic moment has been marred by uneasy circumstances wherein Bhutan's relations with India has been strained over the latter's withdrawal of subsidies for the tiny nation's LPG gas and kerosene supply.

Jul 9, 2013

As UK Tightens Visa Scheme, France Eases Access for Indian Students

France grasps the opportunity to attract students and eases visa norms for Indians who want to pursue higher education in the country.

Jul 5, 2013

Edward Snowden Seeks Asylum in 21 Countries; Will India Help American Whistleblower?

Former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden has sought asylum in 21 countries, including India through Wikileaks legal advisor Sarah Harrison.

Jul 2, 2013

Malaysian Students Caught Up in Egypt's Anti-Morsi Protests

The mass protest in Egypt demanding the removal of President Mohammed Morsi has affected fellow Malaysian students studying in the transcontinental country.

Jul 1, 2013

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Edward Snowden and Top 5 Government Whistleblowers of All Time

We steal a look in past and bring the top With Edward Snowden, the whistleblower who revealed the mass surveillance program PRISM by US authorities, being tried for espionage against his government, here we steal a look at the past and bring the top five whistleblowers who despite facing a chance of lifetime imprisonment went against their governments and revealed the shameful secrets.

Jun 26, 2013

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How Edward Snowden's Stolen Secret Documents Could Cause Devastating Blow to US National Security

The United States has been desperately trying to get hold of its former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden, requesting countries that are giving him shelter to extradite him, as they are worried about the immense damage he could cause to the nation.

Jun 26, 2013

Where is Edward Snowden Hiding? Mystery Over His Whereabouts Deepens

The mystery over former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden's whereabouts has deepened after Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday rejected US' extradition demand, saying that Snowden is not in the country.

Jun 25, 2013

Will Edward Snowden Find Asylum? US Warns Against Helping NSA Whistleblower

Former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden is on the verge of finding asylum, even as the US has been trying to extradite him for espionage.

Jun 24, 2013

Edward Snowden: How Safe Would NSA Whistleblower Be In Ecuador?

In a series of fast-moving events that caught the attention of many people across the world, whistleblower Edward Snowden, who was holed up briefly in Moscow airport after departing from Hong Kong last week, will ultimately head towards Ecuador on Monday.