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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
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Uttarakhand Floods: Indian Army - The Unsung Heroes

As nature's fury hit the north Indian state of Uttarakhand last week, thousands of pilgrims and locals who were left stranded in the flood-hit regions might have lost their hope after the routes connecting to areas of safety were destroyed by the flash floods, until they saw the men in uniform - Indian Army. Jun 26, 2013