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Breaking News Tue, 14 Jan 2014
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Tewari addressing at the IAA leadership awards function, in Mumbai on February 02, 2013.
Broadcasting   Delhi   Photos   Telecom   Wikipedia: Manish Tewari  
 Headlines India 
Exponential growth in broadcasting, telecom sectors: Manish Tewari
New Delhi, Jan 14: The last two decades have witnessed exponential growth in both broadcasting and telecom sectors in India, giving rise to over 800 television channels, Information and Broadcasting M... (photo: PIB of India)
Anti-government protesters with national flags gather for a rally Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok Shutdown   Corruption in Thailand   Photos   Thai Protests   Wikipedia: Political crisis in Thailand  
 BBC News 
Thailand crisis: Protesters march as 'shutdown' continues
Thai protesters have marched on several government buildings on the second day of what they are calling a shutdown of the capital, Bangkok. | Demonstrators surrounded the Customs Department and key ro... (photo: AP / Sakchai Lalit)
Devyani Khobragade, who served as Indias deputy consul general in New York, reacts as she is questioned by journalists in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. Khobragade, 39, is accused of exploiting her Indian-born housekeeper and nanny, allegedly having her work more than 100 hours a week for low pay and lying about it on a visa form. Khobragade has maintained her innocence, and Indian officials have described her treatment as barbaric.  The Hindu 
Arming India into dependency
The blossoming of ties with the United States has become an important diplomatic asset for India in recent years. Yet, the heady glow of the much-ballyhooed strategic partnership helped obscure prickl... (photo: AP / Saurabh Das)
India   Photos   Politics   US   Wikipedia: Devyani Khobragade incident  
Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media during a news conference in New York, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Rodman is going back to North Korea, and he says he will bring a team of former NBA players with him. Days after returning from his second trip to visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Rodman announced plans to stage two exhibition games there in January. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)  Stars and Stripes 
Rodman apologizes for not helping US missionary
BEIJING — Former basketball star Dennis Rodman apologized on Monday for not being able to help an American missionary detained in North Korea while he played there to celebrate the birthday of his f... (photo: AP / John Minchillo)
Beijing   Dennis Rodman   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Dennis Rodman  
Top Stories
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and former NBA star Dennis Rodman watch North Korean and U.S. players in an exhibition basketball game at an arena in Pyongyang, North Korea, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Independent online
Emotional Rodman sorry after N Korea trip
Beijing - | An emotional Dennis Rodman appeared to break down on Monday as he apologised on his return from a controversial trip to North Korea, where he sang “Happ... (photo: AP / Jason Mojica)
Dennis Rodman   Dennis Rodman - North Korea   North Korea   Photos   Wikipedia : Dennis Rodman  
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Brockbank (middle), platoon leader for 1st platoon, Troop P (Palehorse), 4th Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon, walks back to his vehicle with a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police after engaging with local village elders Dec. 16, 2013, at Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Al Jazeera
Afghanistan stability: a pipe dream?
In recent days, US officials have admitted that negotiations with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on a bilateral security agreement (BSA) continue to make little progress. ... (photo: US Army / Sgt. Joshua Edwards)
Afghan War   Human Rights   Photos   Taliban   Wikipedia: War in Afghanistan (2001present)  
Devyani Khobragade, who served as Indias deputy consul general in New York, greets journalists as she leaves Maharastra state house in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. Khobragade, 39, is accused of exploiting her Indian-born housekeeper and nanny, allegedly having her work more than 100 hours a week for low pay and lying about it on a visa form. Khobragade has maintained her innocence, and Indian officials have described her treatment as barbaric. The Examiner
Indian diplomat forced to leave U.S. without children
When 46-year-old Punjab, India-born U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara arrested 39-year-old Indian envoy Devyani Khobragade outside her daug... (photo: AP / Saurabh Das)
India   Photos   Politics   US   Wikipedia: Devyani Khobragade incident  
File - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses reporters and takes some of their questions during a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 24, 2013, after the P5+1 member nations concluded negotiations with Iran about its nuclear capabilities. Belfast Telegraph
Iran and world powers reach N-deal
Iran has agreed to limit uranium enrichment and to open its nuclear programme to daily inspection by international experts starting next Monday. | It sets the clock runni... (photo: US DoS)
Mideast Peace   Nuclear Iran   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran  
Traffic is forced to a halt at the Victory Monument as anti-government protesters block the street Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand braced for a new wave of mass unrest Monday as anti-government demonstrators blocked major roads to "shut down" Bangkok in a bid to thwart February elections and overthrow the nation's democratically elected prime minister. Canberra Times
Chaos reigns as Bangkok shut down
Anti-government protesters block the road at one of major intersections in central Bangkok. Photo: Reuters | Bangkok: Anti-government protesters have set-up camps that re... (photo: AP / Apichart Weerawong)
Bangkok   Photos   Politics   Protest   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_Thai_political_crisis  
Thai anti-government protesters gather during a rally at the Democracy Monument, Bangkok, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. BBC News
Thailand crisis: Protesters begin Bangkok 'shutdown'
13 January 2014 Last updated at 05:02 GMT | Protesters have begun blocking roads in parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, in a bid to oust the government before snap electi... (photo: AP / Wason Wanichakorn)
Bangkok Protest   Corruption in Thailand   Photos   Thai Election   Wikipedia: 201314 Thai political crisis  
Renowned Model Dijana Dejanovic display the Italian Leather Brand Bag during the Blue and Blues Bag Showroom open at Manish Square in Kolkata on Tuesday 27 November 2012 Business Insider
Chinese Tourists Are Driving A Luxury Leather Boom
A model presents a creation from Prada Spring/Summer 2014 collection during Milan Fashion Week September 19, 2013. | MILAN (Reuters) - Travelling Chinese shoppers sn... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
China   Leather   Luxury   Photos   Tourism   Wikipedia: China  
FUTURE ON THE BRINK AS AFGHAN CAMPAIGN ENDS U~T San Diego
Future On The Brink As Afghan Campaign Ends
SANGIN, Afghanistan — The NATO campaign in Afghanistan may be ending late this year, but the war is not. Insurgent strongholds will remain — 13 years after the Sep... (photo: USMC / James Mast)
Afghanistan   NATO   Photos   US Army   Wikipedia: Afghanistan  
Bangladesh Prime minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at her first press meeting after swearing in at Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Hasina, who steered a 15-party alliance to a landslide victory in last month's general election formed a 31-member Cabinet to rule the country for next five years. Voa News
Hasina Sworn In as Bangladesh Prime Minister
VOA News | Sheikh Hasina was sworn in Sunday for her second straight term as Bangladesh's prime minister, following one of the country's most violent elections th... (photo: AP / Pavel Rahman)
2014 Bangladesh Elections   Awami League   Photos   Sheikh Hasina   Wikipedia : Bangladeshi general election, 2014  
Riot policemen standoff with anti-government demonstrators in front of a makeshift barricade Friday morning, April 23, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand Dayton Daily News
Bangkok braces as Thai protesters set for shutdown
Residents of Thailand's congested capital are bracing for worse traffic chaos than usual, with anti-government demonstrators planning to occupy major intersections Monday... (photo: AP / Wason Wanichakorn)
Bangkok Protests   Corruption in Thailand   Photos   Thai political crisis   Wikipedia : 2013 Thai protests  
Politics / Politicians / Elections Agricultural Policy
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Golden temple Akal Takhat
Golden Temple attack: UK probes ‘SAS link’
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- Agriculture consumes a third of electricity produced: KERC c
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Pechay Farm
Robot farmers are the future of agriculture, says government
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International Relations Climate Change Policy
- Golden Temple attack: UK probes ‘SAS link’
- Govt. should clarify reports of Britain's aid in Operati
- Exponential growth in broadcasting, telecom sectors: Manish
- Electricity tariff reform a hot issue among energy experts
Golden temple Akal Takhat
Golden Temple attack: UK probes ‘SAS link’
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- World powers, Iran to resume nuclear talks in February
Japan condemns China fishing curbs; vows to defend islands
Japan condemns China fishing curbs; vows to defend islands
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Human Rights Policies Society & Culture
- Afghanistan stability: a pipe dream?
- South Sudan Rejects Call to Free Rebels to Help End Fighting
- At least 13 killed in Bangladesh election violence
- Kim Jong Un: Nothing New About Purifying 'Filth'
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Brockbank (middle), platoon leader for 1st platoon, Troop P (Palehorse), 4th Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon, walks back to his vehicle with a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police after engaging with local village elders Dec. 16, 2013, at Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
Afghanistan stability: a pipe dream?
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- Science writer prepares suit against ex-TV host
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- Govt to study link between pet sales, behavior problems
- Trains for disaster debris end operations
Former Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Law & Justice Shri Arun Jaitley in New Delhi
Govt. should clarify reports of Britain's aid in Operation Bluestar: Jaitley
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Nuclear Weapons Terrorism
- China hails first test of hypersonic nuclear missile carrier
- UK nuclear project NuGen to be up and running in 2024
- Toshiba to buy majority stake in UK nuclear group NuGen
- Former prime ministers Koizumi and Hosokawa gang up on Abe o
In this photo taken on Dec. 11, 2008, visitors crowd at the Toshiba booth during the latest environmentally friendly technologies and products fair "Eco-Products Exhibition 2008" in Tokyo.
Toshiba to buy 10 percent of nuclear firm NuGen from GDF Suez, taking stake to ...
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- Bilawal Bhutto describes slain anti-terror official as marty
- Iran FM calls for regional efforts to confront terrorism
- Bilawal Bhutto describes slain anti-terror official as marty
- Shinde to seek better functioning of review mechanism in ter
FILE - This undated frame grab image taken from files made available by IntelCenter and taken from a video posted on a pro-rebel Web site Wednesday March 31, 2010, purports to show Chechen militant leader Doku Umarov.
Lessons for India from Olympic terror strike
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