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India-China Border Issue: Chinese Troops Cross LAC; Tension Engulfs Border Region

Amid talks of improving ties with each other and maintaining status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) till the final settlement on the disputed region is made, Chinese troops repeatedly intruded into Chumar sector in Ladakh this month, causing tension in the region.

Jul 22, 2013

Dubai: Woman Charged for Rape Complaint, Sentenced 16 months in Jail

A Norwegian woman who sought justice after being raped while on a business trip has been detained on charges of illicit sex, consumption of alcohol and perjury, in Dubai.

Jul 22, 2013

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Kate Middleton in Labour, Admitted to St Mary's Hospital

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton on Monday was admitted to St Mary's Hospital in London, signaling the end of the long wait for the arrival of Britain's future king or queen.

Jul 22, 2013

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Twin Earthquakes in China Kill 47, Injure Nearly 300

Twin shallow earthquakes rocked the Gansu province in western China on Monday morning, killing at least 47 and injuring more than 290, according to reports.

Jul 22, 2013

Malaysia Haze Revisits: Several Areas Witness Smog, Singapore on Alert

The deadly haze which engulfed Malaysia last month has returned with areas of Malacca and Riau reporting contaminated air and low visibility due to a major rise in fire hot spots of Sumatra.

Jul 22, 2013

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Violence Grips West Bengal Panchayat Polls; TMC Leader Issues Death Threat

Violence gripped the state of West Bengal as the fourth phase of Panchayat polls began in four districts today. Two activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) and three Congress workers were killed on Sunday, according to reports.

Jul 22, 2013

US Vice President Joe Biden Leaves for India to Boost Economic Ties

US Vice President Joe Biden left today for a four-day visit to India to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues on economy, trade, defence and energy.

Jul 22, 2013

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30 Students Fall Ill as Mid-Day Meal Horror Strikes Chhatisgarh

About 30 children were taken ill after having free mid-day meals at school in Bemetra district in Chhatisgarh on Saturday.

Jul 21, 2013

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Bihar Mid-Day Meal Tragedy: Presence of Pesticide Found in Cooking Oil

Forensic report confirmed the presence of pesticide in the cooking oil used to prepare the mid-day meal, that claimed the lives of 23 school children in Chhapra, Bihar.

Jul 21, 2013

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BSF Firing in Jammu & Kashmir: Protest Breaks Out in Banihal, Curfew Lifted in Ramban

Fresh protest broke out in Banihal belt of Jammu and Kashmir as the two day long curfew was lifted from Ramban district on Saturday in connection with the firing by BSF personnel which killed four civilians in Dharam village in Gool-Ramban of Jamm

Jul 20, 2013

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BJP Asks Tamil Nadu Govt for SIT Probe into Killing of Party's Gen Secy; State-Wide Strike on Monday

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked the Tamil Nadu government for a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the killing of party's General Secretary V Ramesh in the state. The BJP wing in Tamil Nadu has also called for a strike in the state as a protest on Monday.

Jul 20, 2013