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Anna's movement gave Delhi 2 things; new CM and Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

Bangalore, Dec 28 (ANI): Social Activist, Kiran Bedi on Saturday said that veteran anti-graft crusader, Anna Hazare's movement gave Delhi two things, one a new CM and the other a strong Lokpal Bill.

Dec 28, 2013

Donations in private schools must be monitored: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Briefing the media for the first time after being sworn as the national capital's Education Minister, Manish Sisodia on Saturday said donations in private schools must be closely monitored since education isn't about making profit but helping the country grow.

Dec 28, 2013

Kejriwal's tenure is not going to be very long: BJP

Patna, Dec 28 (ANI): General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajiv Pratap Rudy congratulated Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal for swearing-in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi however he also said that his tenure as CM will not be very long.

Dec 28, 2013

Colorado's New Year High: Marijuana Conflict Still Exists

The first batch of licenses were given out to owners of cannabis dispensaries in Denver. Earlier in 2012, Colorado had voted for a new law that allowed the production and sale of medical marijuana for recreational use. In the first round, 42 licenses have been issued.

Dec 28, 2013

UN reinforcements arrive in South Sudan

The first UN peacekeeping reinforcements arrive in South Sudan, where the government is said to have agreed a ceasefire after two weeks of fighting with rebels. In Juba, hospitals are filled with casualties but doctors say the situation is improving.

Dec 28, 2013

Nuclear Peace Talks to Resume on Monday: But US, Iran Prepare for the Worst

While Iran and the World powers are expected to resume technical talks over an interim nuclear deal from Monday, back in Iran the local leaders are also working over an 'ominous' draft.

Dec 28, 2013

Gunman in deadly attack on Thai opposition rally

A gunman opens fire at an opposition rally in Thailand in a deadly attack that has inflamed tensions in the politically divided kingdom, where anti-government protesters have wreaked fresh havoc in election preparations.

Dec 28, 2013

Indian train inferno kills at least 26

A fire ripped through an Indian train carriage packed with sleeping passengers on Saturday, killing at least 26 people, and forcing terrified passengers to smash windows in a frantic bid to escape.

Dec 28, 2013

Kejriwal is responsible for hike in prices of CNG in Delhi: BJP

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Saturday congratulated Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for taking the oath, however, he alleged that Kejriwal was responsible for the hike in prices of CNG in the national capital.

Dec 28, 2013

Kejriwal won't be able to fulfill allpromises:Former Delhi Secy - Part - 2

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Former Chief Secretary of Delhi Umesh Sehgal on Saturday said that the promises made by the national capital's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the people are not going to be fulfilled. He said that there are many hurdles and legal processes for changing or amending nay existing law or system, which is not possible to take place in a few hours or days. Sehgal also said that every financial aspect has to pass through higher order in the system which takes its due course of time.

Dec 28, 2013

Kejriwal won't be able to fulfill allpromises:Former Delhi Secy - Part - 1

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Former Chief Secretary of Delhi Umesh Sehgal on Saturday said that the promises made by the national capital's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the people are not going to be fulfilled. He said that there are many hurdles and legal processes for changing or amending nay existing law or system, which is not possible to take place in a few hours or days. Sehgal also said that every financial aspect has to pass through higher order in the system which takes its due course of time.

Dec 28, 2013

Thailand Army Hints at Possible Military Coup as Conflict Threatens to Tear Country Apart

Thailand's army has stated that if the conflict that is crippling the country fails to resolve soon, it might resort to a military coup.

Dec 28, 2013

No hope for AAP led Delhi government running for long: Ramdev

Bangalore, Dec 28 (ANI): Yoga guru, Baba Ramdev on Saturday congratulated Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal for forming government in Delhi; however, he reiterated that there was no hope for the AAP-led Delhi government running for long. He further said that Kejriwal did a mistake by taking support of Congress and instead he should have formed the government with the help of BJP.

Dec 28, 2013

Kejriwal takes oath as Delhi CM; politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Politicos, BJP President Rajnath Singh, Congress Spokesperson Shakeel Ahmed and JD (U) Leader KC Tyagi on Saturday congratulated Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal for taking oath and forming government in Delhi. They hoped that Kejriwal provides a stable government in Delhi.

Dec 28, 2013

Had AAP taken oath at LG House expenses would hardly be 20,000 and they talk of austerity: BJP

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): The BJP on Saturday hit out at newly inducted Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal saying the AAP Convener talks of austerity on the one hand and on the other hand took oath at Ramlila ground. Had he taken oath at LG House expenses would hardly be 20,000 rupees, said BJP Leader, Jagdish Mukhi.

Dec 28, 2013