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Former Maharashtra CM AR Antulay Passes Away

Congressman Abdul Rahman Antulay was suffering from kidney ailment and was admitted to a Mumbai hospital last month.

Dec 2, 2014

2018 FIFA World Cup: Russia Accused of Offering Picasso Painting as 'Bribe' to Win Bid

A latest report from The Sunday Times claims that expensive paintings including one by Pablo Picasso was gifted to Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president and FIFA executive member Michel Platini in exchange for his support in letting Russia win the bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Dec 2, 2014

China, Russia Targeted During US-Japan Exercises Involving Fifth Generation Fighters F-22A and F-35A

The US-Japan 'Keen Sword' exercises involving fifth-generation fighters F-22A and F-35A was a warning to China and Russia.

Dec 2, 2014

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Political leaders condemn Sukma Encounter which claim lives of 13 CRPF personnel

New Delhi/ Raipur, Dec 02 (ANI): Political leaders on Monday condemned encounter in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh by Maoist militants which killed at least 13 CRPF personnel. State Home Minister Ram Sewak Paikra said that the dead bodies of the jawans will be brought to Raipur today and further operation ill continue. Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister should take congnizance of the incident and act on the same. NCP leader Majid Memon condemned the death of the CRPF jawan and said that the administration needs to be very strict. BJD leader Jay Panda said that government should take the matter seriously and act on the deployment of more forces.

Dec 2, 2014

9-year-old Suspected Child Bride Leaves Australia for Middle East

The Australian government has launched an 'arranged marriage safety plan' to combat forced marriages and slavery.

Dec 2, 2014

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Defends her Abusive Language, Claims She Targeted Separatists

On Monday, she had said everyone including Muslims and Christians are sons of Ram and those who do not believe in it do not belong to India.

Dec 2, 2014

Harry Potter Fans Can Now Attend Hogwarts in Real Life

The Czocha College of Wizardry will organize a three-day live-action role playing game based on the "Harry Potter" movie franchise that will take place in Poland's Czocha Castle April 2015.

Dec 2, 2014

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Protest over 43 missing Mexicans erupts in violence

A small group of masked protesters armed with bats throw firebombs at banks and break shop windows along the touristic Reforma Boulevard as a peaceful rally over the presumed massacre of 43 students ends with violence in Mexico City. Duration: 01:04

Dec 2, 2014

Gauahar Khan Slapgate: Bollywood Celebs and Fans Support 'India's Raw Star' Host but Haters Call it 'Publicity Stunt'

While several people including Bollywood celebs expressed their anger over the incident, few people shocked everyone by supporting the accused for slapping "India's Raw Star" host Gauahar Khan.

Dec 2, 2014

Blood, Organs Donated at Gujarat Wedding

More than 350 people donated blood in the most appropriate of wedding gifts that Dr Bhesania and his daughter could have asked for

Dec 2, 2014

North Korea: Kim Jong-un Orders Officials to Smoke Only Domestic Cigarettes Citing Patriotism

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered officials to smoke only domestic cigarettes, saying it was a matter of patriotism.

Dec 2, 2014

Indian, French Defence Ministers Agree to Finalise Rafale Jet Deal

The Rafale jet deal between India and France has been pending for long due to several differences including cost.

Dec 2, 2014

Kenya: 36 non-Muslim Miners Killed in Al-Shabaab Attack on Mandera Stone Quarry

The quarry is just 30 km away from the scene of the bus attack last month, in which al-Shabab militants killed 28 people .

Dec 2, 2014

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Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti justifies using abusive language during poll rally, says was meant for separat

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Narendra Modi cabinet's newly inducted minister of state for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti courted controversy by using abusive language while campaigning in Delhi. The union minister on Monday refused to budge from her words and justified the same saying that the statement was meant for the separatist people who disgrace the nation and disrupt the Parliament. Jyoti used an expletive as she questioned a crowd in west Delhi saying, "You have to decide. Do you want a government of Ramzaadon (followers of Ram) or (those who are illegitimate)?" She said that she never took names of any individual or political party or community and that is why people who are offended are the ones who deserve the remark.

Dec 2, 2014