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Gorkhaland Fact File: Darjeeling Gears up for Indefinite Strike

Congress is likely to walk on a tightrope after endorsing Telangana, as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) will launch an indefinite strike in Darjeeling from 3 August for demanding statehood for Gorkhaland.

Aug 1, 2013

Malaysia: Another Video Mocking Eid-al-Fitr Surfaces, Imam Attempts to Attack Video Maker [VIDEO]

In a second consecutive incident in less than a week, a video of a dog trainer insulting Islam and the holy occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, has resurfaced online creating uproar from ministers and commoners alike in Malaysia.

Jul 31, 2013

Fugees Director Aswad Ayinde Raped Daughters to Create 'Pure Bloodline', Sentenced to 90 Years

Aswad Ayinde, an MTV award-winning music director, was found guilty of sexually assaulting and impregnating his own daughters, a henious crime which landed him a 90-year jail term.

Jul 31, 2013

Is Mayawati Banking on Telangana to Divide Uttar Pradesh?

Supporters of Telangana state are celebrating in jubilation while anti-Telangana state are staging protests over the decision of the Congress-led UPA government to divide Andhra Pradesh into two parts. Now, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has grabbed the opportunity to press the government to divide UP into four states.

Jul 31, 2013

Deadline for Income Tax Return Filing Extended till 5 August [VIDEO]

The deadline for filing income tax returns has been extended from 31 July to 5 August.

Jul 31, 2013

Daniel Chong, Forgotten in Jail, Wins $4.1 Million Lawsuit Against DEA

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been directed to pay a heavy fine of $4.1 million, for a gross lapse in protocol which almost killed a 25-year-old student behind bars last year.

Jul 31, 2013

Telangana Will be India's 29th State; UPA and CWC Unanimously Endorse Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

Paving the way for the formation of a separate Telangana state in Andhra Pradesh, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the Congress Working Committee (CWC) unanimously endorsed Telangana statehood in separate meetings on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2013

Pakistan Elects Indian-Born Mamnoon Hussain as President

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Mamnoon Hussain will become the 12th President of Pakistan after beating his rival Wajihuddin Ahmad of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party (PTI) by securing 277 votes, Dawn reported.

Jul 30, 2013

Telangana: Statehood or Undivided AP, Repercussions Could be Huge

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the Congress Working Committee (CWC) are holding separate meetings on Tuesday to take a call on the demand for a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh, but the government is facing a dilemma as their final decision could have huge repercussions.

Jul 30, 2013

Deadline for Income Tax Return Filing Nears: How to File Online [VIDEO]

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to file your income tax returns through electronic filing.

Jul 30, 2013

Telangana Tops Issues Tabled Before Congress Working Committee

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) and UPA Coordination Committee are expected to make a final decision on granting separate statehood for the Telangana region today.

Jul 30, 2013

GJM Chief to Resign Soon as Darjeeling Braces for 3-Day Shutdown

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), a political party campaigning for the creation of the Gorkhaland region in West Bengal, launched a three-day strike in Darjeeling on Monday morning.

Jul 29, 2013

Rajya Sabha Seat Sold for ₹100 Crore? Congress MP's Comment Sparks Controversy

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Singh, who recently became a member of Congress Working Committee (CWC), kicked off a storm on Monday by claiming that seats in the Upper House can be bought for ₹100 crore.

Jul 29, 2013

Ministry of External Affairs Unveils App for Android and iOS Devices

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday (29 July) launched a free mobile application called 'MEAIndia' for Android and Apple smartphones.

Jul 29, 2013

Malaysia Religious Conversion Case: Indira's Estranged Husband to File Appeal against Court Verdict

The Malaysian High Court ruling that quashed the religious conversion of a woman's three children to Islam will be contested by her estranged husband.

Jul 29, 2013