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Pak Cricketers Butt, Asif and Amir Get Jail Sentence

Former Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were given jail sentences by the Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, after they were found guilty of taking bribes to fix a test match against England in 2010. Nov 3, 2011
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Where is Sharmila's 11-Year Fight Against AFSPA Heading to?

Irom Chanu Sharmila, a human rights activist from Manipur, Wednesday completed 11 years of her fast-unto-death against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1985. The 39-year-old activist launched the fast on Nov. 2, 2000, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the AFSPA. Will the govt ever heed to her demands, or will she lose her life fighting for the withdrawal of the AFSPA? Nov 3, 2011
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Kanimozhi Denied Bail; Goes Back to Jail

Upsetting DMK party members and its chief M Karunanidhi, a Delhi court today dismissed bail plea of former DMK MP Kanimozhi and seven others, who are accused in the 2G telecom scam. Nov 3, 2011
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Chidambaram in Manipur to Defuse Crisis

After three months of economic blockade imposed by a tribal organization in Manipur, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is visiting Manipur Wednesday to defuse crisis in the state. Nov 2, 2011
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Air India Pilots Threaten to Quit

Over 100 pilots have threatened to quit the airlines, alleging that the airlines management is adopting discriminatory decision against them. Nov 1, 2011
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Bomb Found on L.K. Advani's Route

A pipe bomb was found on the route of senior Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP leader L.K. Advani's second leg of the Jan Chetna Yatra. Oct 28, 2011
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Forbes India Rich List: Mukesh Ambani is Richest Indian

According to Forbes, India's richest people are getting poorer due to fall in stock prices, corruption scandals and global economic slowdown. Mukesh Ambani, head of Reliance Industries, is the richest Indian according to Forbes India Rich List. Oct 27, 2011

Rajat Gupta Surrenders before FBI, Arrested

Rajat Gupta, former Goldman Sachs director and ex-global head of McKinsey & Co, surrendered before the federal authorities Wednesday in connection to a hedge fund scam. He has been arrested and is in FBI custody. Oct 26, 2011
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J&K: 5 terrorist attacks in 2 days

Just on the heels of the statement made by Omar Abdullah that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state, five terrorist attacks have taken place. Oct 26, 2011

India Expresses Concern over Travel Advisories by US, Other Countries

India is concerned about the travel advisories some countries have issued to their citizens. The US, UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have asked their citizens to be cautious while travelling to India, citing threats of terrorist attacks. This has prompted the country to raise its voice against the advisory. Oct 26, 2011