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Handwara militant attack ends, 3 militants killed

Handwara, Dec 03 (ANI): The 15-hour gunbattle between the militants and the Army and police forces in Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir ended on Tuesday, killing three militants, said a police official. Forces launched the joint operation on Monday night after finding that militants were hiding in a forest village in the Handwara region. The firefight entered a residential house which was completely destroyed in the operation. The identification is yet to be established, said police official.

Dec 3, 2013

SC sets deadline for State Govts to regulate acid sales: Victims rebuke State Govts

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all state governments and Union Territories to frame rules for regulating sale of acid by March 31, 2014. Reacting to the same victims of the gruesome act alleged that state governments were not doing their bit in the matter.

Dec 3, 2013

PM assures energy investors of stable and enabling policy environment

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Tuesday assured investors of government's commitment to provide a stable and enabling policy environment for exploration of new sources of energy, as he aimed to bridge the gap between supply and demand. While addressing the '8th Asia Gas Partnership Summit', Singh said that Natural Gas was the fuel of choice today. Highlighting the need to increase energy supply, Singh said that India was expected to be the 3rd largest energy consumer by the year 2020

Dec 3, 2013

Poll bound Bangladesh struggles for stability amidst political turmoil

Dhaka, Dec 03 (ANI): War veteran of Bangladesh's independence, Mahboob Zaman has called for a dialogue between the feuding parties- the Awami League and the BNP, to end political turmoil and violence, as the country struggled for stability ahead of the upcoming elections. Zaman, while talking to reporters in Dhaka, highlighted the difference between political belief and ideology between the leading parties. Commenting over political uncertainty, Zaman said that the BNP would have to take a decision about its alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. Urging the President or the Speaker, Zaman said that dialogue would resolve the ongoing problem.

Dec 3, 2013

Japan to expand market for natural beauty and health products

Tokyo, Dec 03 (ANI): Aoyama is a hub of fashion and trends in Tokyo. Located here is “THREE Aoyama”, which has become an attraction among the Japanese for its natural and organic cosmetics. It is the flagship store of “THREE” brand produced by ACRO Inc of Japan’s leading cosmetics maker POLA ORBIS group.

Dec 3, 2013

Communal Violence Bill: UPAs attempt to polarize country ahead of 14 Polls, says Jaitley

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Even as the Ministry of Home Affairs is set to introduce an amended version of the communal violence Bill in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament, Senior BJP Leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday alleged that the move was UPA’s attempt to polarize the country ahead of the 2014 general polls. Jailtley alleged that there hasn’t been adequate consultation with the stakeholders so far on the issue.

Dec 3, 2013

PM seeks cooperation of all segments of both houses ahead of Winter Session

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Even as the UPA Government is set to table the controversial Communal Violence Bill, among other important bills in the Parliament's forthcoming Winter Session, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Tuesday sought cooperation of all segments of both hoses to ensure smooth functioning of the session.

Dec 3, 2013

AAP files complaint to EC against cash & liquor distribution

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): As Delhi goes to polls on Wednesday, the Aam Aadmi Party has filed a complaint to EC against the attempt by its rivals to woo voters through distribution of cash and liquor. The Aam Aadmi Party has uploaded a video shot at Ambedkar Tikona Park in Badli Gaon and says the liquor bottles in the video were meant for distribution among voters by other political parties.

Dec 3, 2013

Modi can't repeal Article 370 even if he becomes PM for 10 terms: Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi/ Jammu, Dec 3 (ANI): A furious war of words is continuing over Article 370 of the Constitution, after BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi called for a debate on the issue. Renewable Energy Minister and senior Kashmir leader, Farooq Abdullah has said that even if Modi becomes Prime Minister for "ten terms" he will not be able to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution. Meanwhile, BJP leader, Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said that it was a temporary provision and it could be repealed with presidential notification. Meanwhile, senior CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta has said that it is a ploy to create communal tension in the country.

Dec 3, 2013

Parliament Winter Session: CPI stresses on passing of pending bills

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said that he and his party wants to set certain priorities on the pending bills as there are certain bills pending in Rajya Sabha which are passed by Lok Sabha and vice versa. He further said that his party wants strong and effective Lok Pal Bill, Women Reservation Bill and Reservation for SC and ST.

Dec 3, 2013

Is article 370 a holy book that it can't be debated on, asks BJP

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said that Congress should not be bothered by discussion on Article 370 as India is an open democracy and there is always scope for discussions about pros and cons of any issue in an open democracy. He also questioned Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah on non-implementation of Right to Information and Food Security Bill in the state when it's functional in the rest of India. He also added that article 370 cannot be used as a protective sheet over corruption and failure.

Dec 3, 2013

Thai protest tensions ease as barricades come down

Thai police allow opposition protesters through barricades outside the government and metropolitan police headquarters, easing tensions after two days of violent clashes aimed at ousting Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Duration: 01:38

Dec 3, 2013

Hong Kong's trawlermen diversify as fish stocks dwindle

Hong Kong was once home to vibrant fishing communities that helped shape its culture and cuisine, but they are now threatened by a changing economy and a ban on trawling. Duration 02:08

Dec 3, 2013

Croats reflect on gay marriage referendum

A strong majority in staunchly Catholic Croatia vote to outlaw same-sex marriage in a referendum sought by a Church-backed group but strongly opposed by rights groups, nearly complete official results shows. Duration: 01:17

Dec 3, 2013

Govt will try to pass important bills through debates: Rajeev Shukla

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): As the 12 days winter parliament session is set to commence on Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rajeev Shukla said that government will try that all the essential topics are being discussed and important bills get passed smoothly. He said that there are parties opposing certain bills, which will be tried to get solved through debates. The session is expected to take up Telangana bill, Lokpal and Women Reservation bill for discussion.

Dec 3, 2013