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BJP Looking to Bring Back Yeddyurappa to Retain Hold in Karnataka

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned in its attempt to regain its only bastion in South India, and is now looking to bring back former member BS Yeddyurappa.

Dec 24, 2013

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Obama Orders for Federal Worker Pay Raise: Military, Civilian Employees to get 1 percent Pay Revision in 2014

US President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Monday which sets 2014's pay rate for the federal civilians and military employees, a move that marks the first raise for civilian workers in four years.

Dec 24, 2013

AAP Won't be Congress' Stooge: Arvind Kejriwal Reiterates Stance in Five-Point Promise

In a five-point promise, AAP that is all set to form government in the Delhi assembly, has reiterated its stance to bring in legislation to fight corruption.

Dec 24, 2013

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India to Acquire Israeli Barak Missiles for Navy

The Defence Ministry of India on Monday gave the green signal to acquire 262 Israeli Barak-I missiles for the Indian Navy in an ₹880 crore deal.

Dec 24, 2013

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Khobragade Arrest vs Russian Diplomats' Medicaid Fraud: Would Devyani be Arrested if She was Russian?

New questions have begun emerging on why Devyani Khobragade was meted out with humiliation, while 49 Russian diplomats alleged of $1.5 million 'Medicaid fraud' were not even arrested.

Dec 24, 2013

'Aam Adami' Arvind Kejriwal to Become New Delhi Chief Minister

Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has taken the country by storm, in a spectacular display of courage and promise which were laughed off and even mocked on by veteran leaders of the national political parties, such as Congress and even Bhartiya Janata Party.

Dec 23, 2013

Congress is the real problem of India: Narendra Modi

Bhartiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi launched a direct attack on the Congress for its misrule in the country and corruption.

Dec 22, 2013

AAP Ministers to Take Oath at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday: Report

In a meeting held on Sunday, the AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal stated that the final decision to form a government in Delhi will be made on Monday. AAP has decided to take an opinion poll from the people of Delhi asking them for their opinion on whether AAP should form a government or not.

Dec 22, 2013

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US Gloats as China Worries Over Growing Japanese Arsenal

With an additional $10 Billion towards strengthening its military firepower, Japan is on a 'war path,' - a move that has the blessing of Pentagon and the approval of Washington. The strategy has hit the bull's eye as it has left Beijing worried over the growing power of Japan.

Dec 21, 2013

US Firm on Prosecuting Devyani Khobragade

India may have thought by transferring its diplomat Devyani Khorbagode to the UN, it would be able to save her from a possible trial. In a counter move, the US State department, however, has made it clear that her diplomatic immunity would be counted from the day she was confirmed to the new job at the United Nations.

Dec 20, 2013

Little India Riot: 52 Indians Deported to Make Singapore ‘Safe’

The riot was sparked by the death of a 33-year old man in the Little India neighbourhood, following which a crowd of 400 migrant workers went on a rampage. After the 1969 infamous Singapore riots, this was the first time that such an outrage had taken place in the city.

Dec 20, 2013

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North Korea Threatens to Attack South 'Without Notice', Seoul Vows to React Sternly Against Provocation

Pyongyang has issued a warning to strike Seoul without notice in response to the rallies staged by conservative groups and North Korean defectors in South Korea during the Death anniversary of Kim Jong-il, the current leader's father on Tuesday.

Dec 20, 2013

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Narendra Modi On Terror Hit List: Jaish-e-Mohammad Issues Threat

The Bhartiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi once again figured on the hit-list of a terror outfit that has issued a direct threat stating that the Gujarat Chief Minister will be killed, if he becomes the Indian Prime Minister.

Dec 19, 2013

NSA Panel Report at a Glance: End Bulk Metadata Storage, Spying of Foreign Leaders

A review board established by the White House to investigate the National Security Agency's controversial surveillance has recommended a complete end to storage of phone records of US citizens and to maintain strict standards while spying on foreign leaders.

Dec 19, 2013

India Diplomat Row: Who really is the victim, Devyani Khobragade or Sangeeta Richard?

There are several questions that the Indian government should be asking themselves - whether Khobragade actually misused her power and denied the rights and privileges of her Indian maid? Is Sangeeta Richard actually the victim of ill treatment, who finally took a stand against her powerful employer under the 'just' US laws?

Dec 19, 2013

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