Just about the lowest volume of news you are ever likely to see….
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J&K to get a huge development package: The state of Jammu and Kashmir will get a Rs.70,000 crore package over the five years. Watch out for announcements as to where the money will be spent. Although this is a state issue, it is vital because of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status in the country. It also impacts the separatist elements and tendencies, and foreign relations with Pakistan.
HC recalls order to mediation in rape case: Amid strong criticism from human rights activists and a Supreme Court observation against taking a liberal approach in rape cases, the Madras High Court has recalled its controversial order that advised mediation between a rape survivor and the convict. (Click here for the original article).
International/World Affairs
Modi pushes for TAPI project: The Indian Prime Minister has pitched for early implementation of the $10-billion TAPI(Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project to the Turkmenistan President. We also inked seven pacts with Turkmenistan to ramp up engagement in key areas such as defence.
Crowd attacks Serb PM: Read this article not for someone hitting someone with a stone, but for the history about the ethnic war in Bosnia mentioned in the article, and also the happenings over the last few days.
Economy/Business
Stuck between a rock and a hard place: India’s diamond cutting and polishing industry imports roughs diamonds and exports the polished diamonds. It is estimated that India processes eight of every ten diamonds sold globally. However, higher prices of raw materials (rough diamonds) and a slowdown of demand for finished diamonds in large diamond markets has brought profits down.
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