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Police arrest suspect behind Assam militant attacks

Sonitpur, Dec 30 (ANI): Police in Assam arrested a suspect behind coordinated militant attacks on tea plantation workers and their families that killed at least 80 people, the deadliest in years. The suspect has been identified as Suklai Basumtari, who is accused of having links with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Police believe that a faction of NDFB, fighting for a separate state for ethnic Bodos, was behind the attacks. Police arrested him from Biswanath Chariali town in Sonitpur district under operation named, 'All Out'. Meanwhile, several media groups appealed people to donate relief materials to victims in relief camps in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur. Some militants may have fled to neighbouring Bhutan while their leader was believed to be in Myanmar, officials and police said, prompting calls for cooperation.

Dec 30, 2014

PM Modi meets govt officials on 'smart city' initiative

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with government officials on Smart City initiative in New Delhi. Modi has a vision to create 100 new "smart cities" by 2020, and to make that a reality foreign capital is likely to play a part. One of the aims of this initiative is to improve the quality of urban governance, which will strengthen the overall governance of the county. While inviting identifying factors that could be laid down for building smart cities, Modi asked the government officials to identify the basics of infrastructure, quality of life, and citizen-centric services that are essential to the cities of 21st century. Modi wants the cities to be economic activity hubs with solid-waste management and waste-water treatment playing an important part in the development of those cities.

Dec 30, 2014

An Indian army soldier stands guard close to the Line of Control, a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, in Poonch

Indian Girl Crosses Over to Pakistan; Handed Back as 'Goodwill Gesture'

Nasreen had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan on 26 December

Dec 30, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Government Formation: PDP Split on Alliance with BJP

According to sources, at least half a dozen of the 28 PDP MLAs have rejected the idea of an alliance with BJP.

Dec 30, 2014

Two Pakistan Schools Burned Down by Militants: Reports

The attack comes two weeks after the horrific Peshawar school massacre.

Dec 30, 2014

Search and rescue operation for missing AirAsia flight restarts

The search and rescue operation for the missing AirAsia flight starts again in the Java Sea.

Dec 30, 2014

False Alarm: Facebook 'Unfriend Alert' App Poses No Security Risk: Does Not Steal Your Credentials

'Year in Review': Facebook Apologises to Bereaved Father for 'Algorithmic Cruelty'

Facebook apologises to one of its users after its 'Year in Review' app featured photos of his young daughter, who passed away in June.

Dec 30, 2014

Tourists throng Manali to explore adventure sports

Manali, Dec 30 (ANI): Thousands of tourists thronged Solang Valley to explore adventure sports after Himachal Pradesh received good snowfall this winter season. Himachal Pradesh, which has turned into a paradise of skiers, is attracting sports lovers from across the country to explore snow sports including trekking, skiing, paragliding and rafting. The snow-covered hill resort has always been the preferred holiday destination for domestic as well as foreign tourists for ice games. Tourists were in high spirits riding on yak and playing with snow. A tourist, Pooja Jain, said her family had visited Solang valley earlier to enjoy the combination of scenery and sports.

Dec 30, 2014

Multi faith workforce dwells in printing and packaging unit in Aligarh

Aligarh, Dec 30 (ANI): Aligarh, located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is a big industrial city of the state. It is also known as Taala Nagari or the City of Locks as it is amongst the largest manufacturers and suppliers of locks in India. And, it is not just the lock industry, which make the city famous, but also the harmony that exists between people of different religions working in other industries as well. One such unit in the city that exemplifies this fact is the printing and packaging unit where Hindus and Muslims are involved in print and packaging of different commodities. The workers work for long hours and also look after each other and their work like a family. Mutual cooperation is responsible for the success of the business.

Dec 30, 2014

Devotees from different faiths visit mausoleum of 'Passport Baba'

Jamshedpur, Dec 30 (ANI): The state of Jharkhand is known for its rich history, customs and traditions that contribute to its identity as one of the most culturally diverse states in the country. Despite the diversity of religions and cultures, there is amity between people of different faiths in the state. One such example can be found in Jamshedpur at Syed Misrin Shah's mausoleum who is famous by the name of Passport Baba as well. The uniqueness of his mausoleum is that people come here to seek blessings from the saint in order to get there passport in time. It attracts Hindu and Muslim devotees who visit the mausoleum, to pay obeisance to the Sufi saint, in large numbers.

Dec 30, 2014