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Dozens arrested at anti-corruption protests in Russia

Dozens have been arrested at anti-corruption protests across Russia. Protesters in Moscow, Novosibirsk and Vladivostok amongst others demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested during a protest in central Moscow. The Kremlin called the protests illegal and riot police attempted to disperse protesters.

Mar 26, 2017

Carrie Lam is Hong Kongs first female chief executive

China-backed Carrie Lam has become Hong Kong’s first female chief executive. The 59-year-old was elected by the Election Committee with 777 out of 1,194 votes. The committee consists largely of Beijing loyalists and Lam is considered fiercely pro-Beijing.Protesters outside the polling site called the election a sham since almost none of Hong Kongs 7.3 million voters had a right to vote.Lam’s win is likely an attempt to smooth relations between the Mainland and the city.

Mar 26, 2017

Kerala transport minister AK Saseendran resigns following sexual harassment charges against him

Saseendran is the second minister in the current Kerala Cabinet to resign from his post, the first being EP Jayarajan last year.

Mar 26, 2017

Beef ban unofficially in place in UP? BJP MLA threatens to break limbs of anyone who kills cows

Vikram Saini, an MLA from Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, is an accused in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

Mar 26, 2017

How Rajnath Singh honoured this BSF officer who lost his eyes in line of duty

The BSF officer lost both his eyes after a bullet pierced his left eye and exited from the right during an attack by Ulfa militants in Assam 17 years ago.

Mar 26, 2017

PM Modi addresses depression as an issue to be looked out for during 30th edition on Mann ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India's support to Bangladesh on their Independence Day.

Mar 26, 2017

Bangladesh bomb blasts kill six, scores injured

The explosions in the northeastern district of Sylhet came a day after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a security checkpoint near the country's main airport in an attack claimed by Islamic State.

Mar 26, 2017

Thousands march through London in Anti-Brexit protest

Campaigner are marching through London to protest the UK’s Brexit decision. The United for Europe march coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.Protesters march from Park Lane to the Palace of Westminster, location of the recent terror attack. Some protesters were carrying yellow flowers to commemorate the attack’s victims.Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron, Nick Clegg, David Lammy and Jonathan Bartley are attending the march. Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to trigger Article 50 on 29 March to begin the exit process.

Mar 25, 2017

Trump praises Paul Ryan for hard work on failed Obamacare vote

The House of Representatives cancelled the vote on the bill to repeal Obamacare after failing to gather support within the GOP for it to pass. US President Donald Trump blamed the Democrats for the bills failure - despite the fact that his own party controls both the House and the Senate.

Mar 25, 2017

EU leaders celebrate 60th birthday of European Union in Rome

EU leaders of 27 countries have gathered in Rome to celebrate the EU’s 60th birthday. The anniversary ceremony excludes the UK, because of its vote in support of Brexit. Security measures have been increased following the terror attack in London. The Treaty of Rome was signed in 1957, establishing the European Economic Community. It was signed by Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany.

Mar 25, 2017

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal put on trial by Delhi court in criminal defamation case filed by Arun Jaitley

Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders facing trial in the case could be jailed for two years if found guilty.

Mar 25, 2017

Rajinikanth cancels trip to Sri Lanka over 'political reasons'

Rajinikanth was slated to attend a number of programmes in Sri Lanka on April 9-10.

Mar 25, 2017

UP Police suspends IPS officer Himanshu Kumar over 'indiscipline'; Akhilesh plays caste card

Akhilesh's statement could be his ploy of playing caste politics to offset the overt politics of development and the covert politics of religion that the BJP has played to come to power.

Mar 25, 2017

Teacher, goon, MP; Shiv Sena's Ravindra Gaikwad dons many hats!

Ravindra Gaikwad has multiple cases of serious charges against him, but has never been convicted.

Mar 25, 2017

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's US visit reaffirms cooperation against terrorism

During his US visit this week, Doval met US Defence Secretary James Mattis and other officials, and discussed the issue of deepening of India-US co-operation in addressing the challenge posed by terrorism in South Asia.

Mar 25, 2017