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War of Words Begin over Rajnath Singh's English Language Remark

Another 'war of words' has begun after BJP President Rajnath Singh expressed discontent about the English language degrading Indian culture and leading to a loss of tradition.

Jul 19, 2013

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Army's Proposal to Raise Mountain Strike Corps Along China Border Approved

In a move to strengthen India's military force along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the long-drawn proposal by the Army to raise a mountain strike corps along the China border, said reports.

Jul 18, 2013

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Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

The catholic country of Ireland has finally passed the controversial abortion law amidst sharp resistance. The law allows the process in limited cases where a life is in danger.

Jul 12, 2013

Malaysia: Parliamentary Officer's 'Show your Panties' Remark Sparks Uproar

Stirring up a gender storm in the Malaysian parliament, a woman MP accused a male officer of making an indecent comment that she failed to qualify as the state executive council member since she did not 'flash her panties'.

Jul 11, 2013

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New Sports Bill Could Stop BCCI from Using 'India' as Team's Name

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has to fall in line with the guidelines set by the Sports Ministry or lose the right to use 'India' as the team's name, as the Draft National Sports Development Bill has clearly stated that only National Olympic Committee and National Sports Federation (NSF) that come under the ambit of Right to Information Act (RTI) can use 'India' in the title.

Jul 11, 2013

85% of Indians Think Political Parties are Corrupt, Says Survey

A new survey showed that India is among the top nations where corruption has increased in the past two years. It also revealed that 85 percent of Indians believe political parties in the country to be corrupt.

Jul 11, 2013

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Project Report Out by July end

A feasibility report on the much-anticipated government planned high speed railway network between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is expected by the end of this month.

Jul 10, 2013

Malaysia: Controversial Religious Child Conversion Bill to be Withdrawn

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Friday that the controversial Administration of the Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013 will soon be withdrawn.

Jul 6, 2013

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Pranab Mukherjee Approves Food Security Ordinance; Opposition Party Cries Foul

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved the ambitious National Food Security Ordinance, which aims to provide 5 kg of food grains every month to 67 percent of both rural and urban population of the country at highly subsidized prices.

Jul 6, 2013

Malaysian Law of One Parent Consent for Child's Religious Conversion Draws Major Criticism

Malaysia's new bill that says the consent of one parent is enough for the religious conversion of a child has drawn opposition from various groups of the country.

Jun 29, 2013

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Rupert Murdoch in for New Begining after News Corp, Relationship Split

News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch is in for a new beginning with the split of the media-entertainment conglomerate coinciding with the breakup of his 13-year-old marriage.

Jun 28, 2013

Prague Summer: A Tale Of Corruption, Spying, And Sexual Intrigue That Brought Down A Government

Petr Necas, the prime minister of the Czech Republic, was forced to stepped down after the discovery of a political scandal.

Jun 21, 2013

NSA Scandal: Edward Snowden Untraceable after Leaking US Top Secret Files

Edward Snowden, who grabbed eyeballs when he acted as the whistleblower leaking highly classified United States surveillance programs to British and United States newspapers remains at large with his present location unknown.

Jun 12, 2013

National Food Security Bill 2013: Govt's Plan for Special Session Could be Derailed

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is keen to push for the National Food Security Bill by initiating a special Parliament session, but it seems like the Opposition and other political parties won't make it easy.

Jun 3, 2013

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Parliament Session Adjourned Sine Die: Passage of Food Security, Land Acquisition Bills Stalled

The second part of the Budget Session ended two days ahead of schedule after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Wednesday afternoon following Opposition's demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and Railway Minister Pawan Bansal over their involvement in corruption scams.

May 8, 2013

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Search Results for: Parliament

War of Words Begin over Rajnath Singh's English Language Remark

Army's Proposal to Raise Mountain Strike Corps Along China Border Approved

Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

Malaysia: Parliamentary Officer's 'Show your Panties' Remark Sparks Uproar

New Sports Bill Could Stop BCCI from Using 'India' as Team's Name

85% of Indians Think Political Parties are Corrupt, Says Survey

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Project Report Out by July end

Malaysia: Controversial Religious Child Conversion Bill to be Withdrawn

Pranab Mukherjee Approves Food Security Ordinance; Opposition Party Cries Foul

Malaysian Law of One Parent Consent for Child's Religious Conversion Draws Major Criticism

Rupert Murdoch in for New Begining after News Corp, Relationship Split

Prague Summer: A Tale Of Corruption, Spying, And Sexual Intrigue That Brought Down A Government

NSA Scandal: Edward Snowden Untraceable after Leaking US Top Secret Files

National Food Security Bill 2013: Govt's Plan for Special Session Could be Derailed

Parliament Session Adjourned Sine Die: Passage of Food Security, Land Acquisition Bills Stalled

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