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US Gates Remain Shut For Narendra Modi: "No Change On Visa Policy"

The United States administration has not yet changed its stance on granting visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, in spite of his developing image at the international platforms over his exemplary governance.

Apr 26, 2012

Mamata Targets Media Again: Asks People To Stop Watching News Channels

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is rapidly becoming notorious for her dealings with the media community.

Apr 20, 2012

UN Monitoring Team Lands In Syrian Capital, Begins Work

The United Nations' first group of six unarmed monitors has arrived in Damascus, Syria. The United Nations Security Council on Saturday unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to send a U.N. advance team to monitor the ceasefire between the Syrian government and armed insurgents.

Apr 17, 2012

UN Security Council Passes Resolution to Send Monitoring Team to Syria

The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted in favour of a resolution on Saturday to send a U.N. advance team to monitor the ceasefire between the Syrian government and armed insurgents.

Apr 15, 2012

Mamata Banerjee's Faceoff with Facebook

After arresting a professor for spreading a cartoon of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on internet, the West Bengal government has taken on social networking sites, especially Facebook for anti-Mamata contents.

Apr 14, 2012

SC Upholds Right To Education Act; 25 Percent Reservation For Poor Children

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the cabinet's decision in implementing the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 as it directed all the schools including those owned by private organisations to provide 25 percent of free seats for the kids hailing from socially and economically backward classes.

Apr 14, 2012

UN Condemns Murder Of Journalists In Syria

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with promoting and defending the freedom of the press today condemned the murder of two reporters and one photographer in Syria, and called on authorities to ensure that journalists covering the conflict are able to carry out their work safely.

Apr 4, 2012

Is Shah Rukh Khan Related to New ISI Chief?

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan reportedly shares a tenuous relation with Lt General Zahir-ul-Islam, who has been named as the next chief of Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence.

Mar 11, 2012

'Asura's Wrath': Video Game on Hindu Deity Provokes Anger

"Asura's Wrath," a popular Hindu-themed action adventure video game has come under criticism from Hindus in the United States for trivializing the religion and its concepts.

Mar 9, 2012

Sherlyn Chopra Claims to be No.1 on Google India List

Model-actress Sherlyn Chopra, who grabbed the headlines this week posting a nude picture of her, claims herself as the No 1 Google India's List.

Feb 16, 2012

Martyrs' Day: India Pays Homage (PHOTOS)

The country held services across the country, in memory of freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for a free and independent India. The Government of India led by example, honoring martyrs at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, on Monday.

Jan 30, 2012

President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy".

Jan 26, 2012