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India shocked over arrest of its diplomat in US over visa fraud

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): India's Foreign Ministry on Friday said that it is 'shocked' and 'appalled' over the treatment being meted out to one of its woman diplomats who was arrested by the US police over visa fraud. MEA spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that India would take up the matter forcefully with the US government and has voiced the sentiment already through the Indian embassy in Washington.

Dec 13, 2013

Profile of a Manipuri Artisan Muktamani

Manipur, Dec 13 (ANI): 54-year-old Moirangthem Muktamani Devi is a well known artisan from Kakching, Manipur. She has won National and State level awards for her work. Muktamani was born in December 1958. She was married to Kshetrimayum Naran Singh at an early age. In 1990 she established "Mukta Shoes Industry" in her locality. It was registered in DIC, Thoubal under wool and knitting embroidery section.

Dec 13, 2013

Former Home Secretary RK Singh joins BJP

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Former Union Home Secretary RK Singh formally joined the BJP on Friday. Singh is likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2014. Singh joined BJP in presence of party president Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.

Dec 13, 2013

Government building consensus to pass Lokpal Bill: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said on Friday that the government is generating a consensus on the Lokpal Bill, so that it can be passed. Earlier today, the UPA Government tabled the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

Dec 13, 2013

Last goodbyes for Mandela before burial

Anxious South Africans queued through the night for the final chance to say farewell Friday to Nelson Mandela in Pretoria before his body is moved to his rural, boyhood home for burial.

Dec 13, 2013

Narayan Sai offers bribe to investigating officer: Surat Police

Surat, Dec 13 (ANI): The Surat Police on Friday alleged that Narayan Sai, son of self-styled and controversial godman Asaram, and his associates tried to bribe several authorities to weaken the rape case against him. Police commissioner of Surat, Rakesh Asthana, said that police had seized rupees five crore and detained six people, including a sub inspector.

Dec 13, 2013

BJP and Congress trying to pervert Anna, alleges Sisodia

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia said on Friday that agents from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are trying to pervert Anna Hazare on the issue of the Lokpal bill.

Dec 13, 2013

A Million Premature Deaths, Still China Far From Having an Effective Emission Control Policy

China's air pollution problems frequently makes headlines all over the world. Despite all efforts throughout the year, China's Nitric oxide emission has only risen through 2011 and 2012. The situation even now remains alarming.

Dec 13, 2013

Deadly clashes after Bangladesh executes Islamist leader

Bangladesh was rocked by a new wave of violence Friday as Islamist supporters went on the rampage to vent their fury at the execution of one of their leaders for war crimes.

Dec 13, 2013

N. Korea announces execution of leader's 'traitor' uncle

North Korea said Friday it has executed the uncle of leader Kim Jong-Un, branding veteran fixer Jang Song-Thaek a "traitor for all ages", as the US and South Korea voiced concern at the shock purge.

Dec 13, 2013

Will leave Anna's village but will never leave him alone in this fight: Gopal Rai

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): After a scuffle broke out between AAP leader Gopal Rai and former Army chief VK Singh on Friday in Ralegan Siddhi, the venue for anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare's indefinite hunger strike to press for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill, Rai stated that he will leave Ralegan Siddhi but will continue the fast along with Anna. Rai alleged that Anna is being provoked by many against the AAP members.

Dec 13, 2013

Argument breaks out between VK Singh and Gopal Rai at Anna Hazare's fast venue

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 13 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between AAP leader Gopal Rai and former Army chief VK Singh on Friday in Ralegan Siddhi, the venue for anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare's indefinite hunger strike to press for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill. Singh said that people shouldn't split and form different groups in the fight against corruption. Hearing this, Rai raised objections, which led to a heated argument between him and Singh. Sensing the situation, Hazare then asked Gopal Rai to immediately leave Ralegan Siddhi.

Dec 13, 2013

Abdul Kader Mollah's Execution Triggers Violence in Bangladesh, 4 Killed

The execution of Islamist leader Abdul Kader Mollah in Bangladesh has triggered a spate of violent attacks in the country, with Islamist activists venting their fury towards police and those who supported the leader's execution.

Dec 13, 2013

Tamil widows fear rape four years on from the end of the war

Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war may be over, but many Tamil women who lost their husbands in the fighting still fear for their safety in former conflict zones amid reports of rape and sexual violence.

Dec 13, 2013

Correctly amended Lokpal Bill has been tabled in RS: Kiran Bedi

Chandigarh, Dec 13 (ANI): After MoS PMO V Narayanasamy tabled the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi said that a correctly amended bill has been tabled and should be passed without nay obstruction now. Further, Bedi said that the bill has measures as desired by Anna Hazare and the bill envisions a change in the coming in the country. Bedi also appealed the people to not give the bill a political colour and make it possible for the bill to get passed soon.

Dec 13, 2013