Full transcript of Assange's interview with NDTV

New Delhi:  After announcing that WikiLeaks would temporarily suspend publication in order to raise funds for its operations, its founder Julian Assange told NDTV that he was grateful for the strong Indian support and that he was in the process of setting up an Indian bank account for supporters to deposit donations.

Too early to judge Yeddyurappa: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur:  Amid concerns that the corruption controversy surrounding former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has taken the sheen off the BJP's anti-corruption crusade against the UPA, party president Nitin Gadkari said "it is too early to pass a judgment" on the leader.

Armed Forces Special Powers Act: Omar sets deadline

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has now set a deadline for the proposed withdrawal of the contentious Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFPSA) from select areas of the state. The Chief Minister's decision comes even as the Army has reportedly expressed its unwillingness for such a move.

Inflated bills row: Will return balance amount, says Kiran Bedi

New Delhi:  Amidst the raging controversy of presenting inflated travel bills to companies and institutions that hosted her, Team Anna member and former top cop Kiran Bedi today said that she would return the balance amount. The public offer to give back the extra money- posted on the microblogging site Twitter - notwithstanding, Ms Bedi refused to speak when questioned on the matter.

In blog, Anna backs Kiran Bedi, blames 'gang of four'

Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra):  Backing his team member Kiran Bedi on the controversy surrounding her over inflated bills, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare today, in his blog, said that allegations levelled against the former top cop were unfair.

Pro-Telangana stir in Andhra Pradesh called off

Hyderabad:  Over a month long strike by pro-Telangana government employees in Andhra Pradesh, demanding a timeframe for the creation of a separate state, was called off late Monday evening following marathon discussions between the agitators and the government.

Mizo man with 39 wives, 94 kids, is keen to keep marrying

Baktawng, Mizoram:  Many would consider it an achievement of Biblical proportions! With 39 wives and more than 120 children and grandchildren, all staying together, a tribal Christian cult leader in the northeastern state of Mizoram could perhaps claim to head the world's biggest family.

Amar Singh gets bail, Diwali gift says Jaya Prada

New Delhi:  The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh in connection with the cash-for-votes scam. The court said bail was being granted only on humanitarian grounds since the politician was ill and had sought bail on grounds of poor medical condition.
 

Deadlock remains, Telangana protests to continue

Hyderabad:  The stalemate in Andhra Pradesh continues as no decision was take to call off the strike at the meeting between Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC).