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Khobragade Arrest Turns Ugly: Indian Official Threatens to Take Action against Gay US Diplomats

Senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, 39, was arrested last week in New York for alleged visa fraud and exploiting her babysitter cum housekeeper. The incident has sparked a diplomat row between the two nations that is fast turning ugly.

Dec 17, 2013

Muzaffarnagar Riots: BSP MP Kadir Rana Arrested, Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Kadir Rana, who was evading an arrest in a communal riots case, has been remanded for 14 days in judicial custody on Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2013

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Japan Approves New Defence Strategy to Counter China; Pledges to Build Drones, Aircraft, Amphibious Force

In a move that is widely seen as measure aimed to counter China, Japan's cabinet has approved a new defense strategy that will bolster its military prowess across the East China Sea.

Dec 17, 2013

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North Korea Purge: Kim's Father Remembered, Uncle Forgotten

North Korea staged a large memorial in Pyongyang to mark the second death anniversary of Kim Jong Un's father, Kim Jong Il, brushing aside the execution of Chang Song-theak which is looming large as a 'provocative act' in the international community.

Dec 17, 2013

Indian Diplomat Devyani Khobragade Arrest: Narendra Modi Turns Down Meet with US Delegates

In the wake of arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, NDA prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi announced that he would not meet visiting delegation from the United States.

Dec 17, 2013

Judge Describes NSA’s Phone Surveillance Program as ‘Orwellian, Indiscriminate, Arbitrary’

A US judge has ruled that the National Security Agency's mass phone surveillance program is unconstitutional describing the practice as "almost Orwallian" and that James Madison, father of the US constitution, would be "aghast" to learn about the violation on freedom.

Dec 17, 2013

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After Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena to Block Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament

A Shiv Sena parliamentarian on Tuesday declared that his party will oppose the anti-graft Lokpal Bill when it will be tabled in Rajya Sabha.

Dec 17, 2013

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Lokpal Bill Likely to be Passed in Rajya Sabha Without SP Consent

The anti-graft Jan Lokpal Bill is likely to be passed in the Upper House of the Parliament with parliamentarians, except those belonging to the Samajwadi Party (SP), gearing to debate on the issue.

Dec 17, 2013

US Navy Chopper Crash: Second this Year, Increases Fear of Resentment among Japanese

The flight crew had four members onboard, when it crash-landed in a landfill. The Japan Times reported that the Kanagawa Prefectural Police said two men in the chopper sustained broken bones but no one else was hurt when the MH-60 made the emergency landing.

Dec 16, 2013

Angry Reactions Downpour after Release of Corruption Convict Lalu Prasad Yadav [VIDEO]

As Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, convicted of corruption charges in fodder scam, was released from a central jail in Ranchi, angry reactions welcomed the former parliamentarian on social media.

Dec 16, 2013

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Chinese Warship Collision: US Harassing Liaoning Formation, Claims Military Expert

A Chinese daily on Monday has accused the US of feigning innocence, regarding a near collision at sea. USS Cowpens (CG 63), which is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, had a near collision with a Chinese warship on December 5, 2013.

Dec 16, 2013

Anna-Kejriwal Rift: What's Wrong with Anna? Why AAP is Right to Oppose 'Government's' Lokpal

While this time Anna may have decided to back the government bill, it is Kejriwal,who seems to be still fighting for the bringing a 'strong' bill. What has prompted Anna to side with the government, even though several aspects of the Lokpal bill that ensured a free and fair Lokpal seems to be missing.

Dec 16, 2013

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Khobragade Arrest Turns Ugly: Indian Official Threatens to Take Action against Gay US Diplomats

Muzaffarnagar Riots: BSP MP Kadir Rana Arrested, Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody

Japan Approves New Defence Strategy to Counter China; Pledges to Build Drones, Aircraft, Amphibious Force

North Korea Purge: Kim's Father Remembered, Uncle Forgotten

Indian Diplomat Devyani Khobragade Arrest: Narendra Modi Turns Down Meet with US Delegates

Judge Describes NSA’s Phone Surveillance Program as ‘Orwellian, Indiscriminate, Arbitrary’

After Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena to Block Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament

Lokpal Bill Likely to be Passed in Rajya Sabha Without SP Consent

US Navy Chopper Crash: Second this Year, Increases Fear of Resentment among Japanese

Angry Reactions Downpour after Release of Corruption Convict Lalu Prasad Yadav [VIDEO]

Chinese Warship Collision: US Harassing Liaoning Formation, Claims Military Expert

Anna-Kejriwal Rift: What's Wrong with Anna? Why AAP is Right to Oppose 'Government's' Lokpal

Andhra Bifurcation: MLAs Burn Telangana Bill in Assembly; Students Indulge in Violent Protests [VIDEO]

Lok Sabha 2014: 'Uttarakhand Needs New Thinking' Says Narendra Modi in Dehradun

China Slams Japanese PM Abe’s Comments on Air Zone