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India-China special representatives' talks aim at framework of boundary resolution: MEA

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Commenting on the 17th Round of India-China Special Representatives Talks, MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that the talks aim for a framework for resolution of the boundary question. Akbaruddin also said that preceding Special Representatives Talks, the 5th meeting of the working mechanism for consultation and coordination on the India-China border affairs is scheduled.

Feb 10, 2014

Kejriwal doesnt have governance toolkit: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Slamming Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi said that Kejriwal doesn’thave governance toolkit and that he isolates everyone. Bedi said that the government does not work with warning and threatening and requires a complete toolkit. She said that governance requires patience and thought and changing the system with patience and not threats.

Feb 10, 2014

Everything About LA's Dumb Starbucks: A Parody Art Plus Coffee Shop

The "Dumb Starbucks" located in Los Feliz, Los Angeles has attracted hundreds of costumers and most of them are piqued by the 'Dumb' take on Starbucks.

Feb 10, 2014

IPL Spot-fixing: Report submitted to SC, Gurunath Meiyappan guilty

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee, investigating allegations of spot-fixing and betting in IPL has submitted its report to the Supreme Court on Monday. The report is to be discussed in the court on March 07 and it suggests that Gurunath Meiyappan is guilty in the case. The lawyer said that the other allegations on Rajasthan Royals’ Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty will be investigated further.

Feb 10, 2014

National Theatre Festival brings people of all faiths together

Bareilly, Feb 10 (ANI): India is a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and a multi-lingual country. Its strength is unity in diversity. Many examples of communal harmony can be found across the country. And there are many who work to keep this ethos alive. Recently, a theatre Festival was organised in Bareilly where participants from different states and countries spread the message of communal harmony through their plays.

Feb 10, 2014

Anna praises Kejriwal s Jan Lokpal bill supports his resignation threat

Pune, Feb 10 (ANI): Reacting to Arvind Kejriwal’s Janlokpal Bill which created much controversy, Anna Hazare praised the bill and said that something like this which is for the people is created by Kejriwal after long. Further, Hazare also supported Kejriwal’s threat of resigning from his post if the bill is not passed by the centre.

Feb 10, 2014

Nido Tanias father affirms postmortem report, hopes for CBI enquiry

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): After Nido Tania’s postmortem report confirmed that he died due to injuries to his head and face, his father Nido Pavitra said that he is satisfied with the report and further said that he hopes for a CBI enquiry in the case. He also said that he will meet the home minister and also the prime minister in the case and will demand justice.

Feb 10, 2014

Farooq Abdullah on Kejriwals resignation threat

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Reacting on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s statement that he will resign if the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed, New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that Kejriwal can resign if he wants to and added that someone else will form the government if he does so.

Feb 10, 2014

Urs of Dada Miyan Rehmatullah Alleh- perfect example of religious co-existence

Lucknow, Feb 10 (ANI): Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, has a charm of its own. Much of it can be credited to many Sufi saints who lived in the region and spread the message of harmony and brotherhood. The Urs of Dada Miyan Rehmatullah Alleh, which attracts devotees from different faiths, is one such example. Though devotees throng the shrine throughout the year, the Urs attracts a large number of people.

Feb 10, 2014

Kejriwal meets LG, says will uphold constitution, not Home Ministry's order

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. Kejriwal discussed the Delhi Janlokpal Bill with the LG. He stated that he will continue to fight for the bill and it is up to the Congress and the BJP to support it or not.

Feb 10, 2014

Congress, BJP slam Kejriwal over 'resignation' remark

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Congress and the BJP both slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said that he would resign if the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed. Congress leader JP Aggarwal said that Kejriwal should not run away from his responsibility. BJP leader VK Malhotra, however, said that Kejriwal has been making false claims.

Feb 10, 2014

Students protest after cabinet clears bill for Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Student supporters of a united Andhra Pradesh began a sit-in protest outside the residence of Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh, K Chiranjeevi, in New Delhi on Monday, after the cabinet cleared the bill for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. The Cabinet on Friday, during a special meeting, passed the bill for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh for the creation of Telangana. An agitated student protester, Chaitanya, who poured kerosene on himself for immolation but was pushed aside by others claimed they have been fighting for the past several years and were ready to sacrifice their lives for the cause of a united Andhra.

Feb 10, 2014

J&K observes 3 day shutdown on death anniversary of Afzal Guru

Srinagar, Feb 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir faced a three day curfew and complete shutdown, to mark the first death anniversaries of Parliament attack convict Muhammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged in Tihar Jail. The shutdown entered its second day on Monday with residents facing troubles in going to their respective offices as the streets wore a deserted look and shops were locked as well. Security personnel were seen manning the streets and keep a tight vigil to foil any attempt of protest in the valley. All mobile internet connections have been blocked except BSNL broadband.

Feb 10, 2014

Italian marine case: Italian Ambassador & Special Envoy reach SC for trial

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Italian Ambassador to India, Daniele Mancini and Special Envoy of the Italian government, Staffan De Mistura arrived at the Supreme Court on Monday to attend the hearing of the case involving two Italian marines accused of killing fishermen off the Kerala coast. Rome harshly criticised an Indian decision to try the accused Italian marines under an anti-piracy and anti-terrorism act. Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, part of a military security team protecting a cargo ship off the coast of Kerala, say they thought the fishermen were pirates and fired shots to warn them off in February 2012.

Feb 10, 2014

Bank unions hold 2-day nation-wide strike

New Delhi/ Bhopal, Feb 10 (ANI): Banking services across the country are paralyzed as staff of both public and private sector banks are taking part in the two-day nationwide strike from Monday called by the All India Bank Employees' Association under the aegis of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) seeking immediate revision of their salaries. Banks including country's largest lender State Bank of India have informed customers in advance about the likely inconvenience they could face due to the strike. As many as 27 public sector banks, 18 private banks, eight foreign banks and 48 Regional Rural Banks across India have joined the strike call by the UBFU.

Feb 10, 2014