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80,000 People, 90 World Leaders Attend One of the Largest Funerals in History

Nelson Mandela's funeral which will reportedly be larger than that of Princess Diana, Michael Jackson and Pope John Paul II combined, could be attended by at least 60 world leaders, the South African government has said.

Dec 9, 2013

Thailand PM Yingluck Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Fresh Election amid Escalating Violence

After Bangkok was gripped in violent anti-government protests for weeks, PM Yingluck Shiniwatra said on Monday that she will dissolve the parliament and call for a fresh election.

Dec 9, 2013

Winter Session 2013: Anna Hazare to Launch Fourth Indefinite Fast For Jan Lokpal Bill

Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare is set to launch an indefinite fast from Tuesday in Delhi until the Jan Lokpal Bill is passed in both houses of Parliament during the Winter Session.

Dec 9, 2013

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Worst Riot Hits Singapore's 'Little India' in Decades; 27 Arrested [PHOTOS]

Singapore witnessed a massive outbreak of violence in Little India district, when 400 people clashed with police forces in Little India district on Sunday.

Dec 9, 2013

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Thailand’s Opposition Party Members to Resign En Masse as Tension Swells

After Thailand had touched the peak of political tension marked by weeks of angry protests against the government, the country's main opposition party has announced on Sunday that all its MPs would make an exit simultaneously, taking the crisis to a new level.

Dec 8, 2013

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Chhattisgarh Elections: BJP Likely to Win But no Fervour outside Raman Singh's House

Like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been leading in Chhattisgarh to rule the state assembly after a tight battle with rival Congress.

Dec 8, 2013

Madhya Pradesh Election Result: BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Continue as CM, Jyotiraditya Scindia Upset

Incumbent Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will continue to head the State Assembly in Madhya Pradesh with a majority of 151 seats for a third term.

Dec 8, 2013

Rajasthan Election Result: Grand Comeback for BJP's Vasundhara Raje; Ashok Gehlot Accepts Defeat

While celebrations have begun at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Jaipur after a landslide victory in the western state of Rajasthan, Congress leader and CM Ashok Gehlot accepted his defeat in a press conference.

Dec 8, 2013

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Delhi Elections 2013: Hung Assembly Possible, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal Decimates Congress in Debut

As per early counting of the ballots, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the single largest party and likely to form government in the national capital Delhi under the leadership of Dr Harsh Vardhan, who will dethrone three-time Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Dec 8, 2013

Winter Session 2013: BJP to Pitch for AK Ganguly's Resignation in Parliament

After the Supreme Court panel indicted Justice AK Ganguly for sexually harassing an intern last year, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will raise the issue of his resignation from the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, in the Parliament.

Dec 7, 2013

Delhi Elections 2013: BJP to Gain Maximum Assembly Seats as per 4 Exit Polls

As per four election surveys, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to win maximum number of assembly seats in the three pronged battle for national capital New Delhi on Sunday.

Dec 7, 2013

Delhi Elections 2013: Arvind Kejriwal Receives Notice on Expenses, AAP Smells Foul Play

The Delhi Election Commission issued another show-cause notice to Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal for inconsistency in the election expenses shown by him and as maintained by the poll authorities.

Dec 7, 2013

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Andhra Bifurcation: 11 Seemandhra MPs Resign After CM meet, Bandh Continues in 13 Districts

The shutdown in 13 districts of Rayalseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh to protest the bifurcation of the state continued for a second day as 11 MPs and union cabinet minister Chiranjeevi resigned.

Dec 7, 2013

Nepal’s Connection to Nelson Mandela, South Africa

Considering he is a person who held 250 awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, and after whom parks, flowers, museums, stadiums, hospitals and schools were named in various parts of the world, it isn't a surprise that all countries instantly connect to the 'giant' man in history - Mr. Nelson Mandela

Dec 6, 2013

2014 Elections: Cannot 'Underestimate' Power of Modi, says PM

During a media summit on Friday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recognized BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra as a challenge for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, due by May next year.

Dec 6, 2013

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