Indian court refuses bail to editor in sexual assault case

A judge Wednesday (January 15th) refused bail to Tarun Tejpal, the founder of investigative magazine Tehelka, who was arrested in November on allegations of sexually assaulting a female colleague in a Goa hotel, AFP reported.

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Tejpal has been in custody since his arrest and faces a possible ten-year sentence over the rape charge.

Judge Anuja Prabhudesai dismissed Tejpal's application after prosecutors expressed fears he may influence witnesses if given bail.

The woman, who has quit the magazine since the scandal broke, told police her former employer twice molested her in a hotel elevator during a magazine-sponsored event.

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Maldives, India thaw bilateral ties

The first official trip to India by the new Maldivian president warmed previously tense relations between the two South Asian nations.

By Udayan Namboodiri for Khabar South Asia in New DelhiJanuary 16, 2014 A larger

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Unrest could hurt Bangladesh growth prospects: report

The World Bank said Wednesday (January 15th) political uncertainty and widespread disruptions surrounding national elections will likely hamper Bangladesh's economic growth, local media reported.

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In its report on Global Economic Prospects, the bank forecast GDP growth for the current fiscal year would remain at 5.7%, much lower than the government's projection of 7.2%, the Dhaka Tribune reported.

The bank also warned that continued social unrest coupled with safety problems in garment factories could adversely affect the country's manufacturing and export performance as well as "hamper a sustained revival of business confidence and investment".

Still, the government questioned the bank's forecast, as quick and effective measures could lead to higher growth.

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Bangladesh outshines India in prosperity rankings

Bangladesh ranked 103rd out of 142 countries on the 2013 Legatum Prosperity Index, while India fell five notches to 106.

By Syed Tashfin Chowdhury for Khabar South Asia in DhakaJanuary 17, 2014 A larger

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Bangladesh former army chief, 43 others charged in graft case

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) approved chargesheets Thursday (January 16th) against the former army chief and 43 others in two separate cases of misappropriation and money laundering totalling Tk. 4,300 crore ($554m), local media reported.

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Retired Lieutenant General Harunur Rashid and Rafiqul Amin, president and managing director of Destiny Group, respectively, were among the chargesheeted for deceiving nearly a million people with the lure of giving them 46% interest for investing in two fraudulent projects, bdnews24.com reported.

While embezzlement and misappropriation cases are not unusual, this case gained national attention because a former army chief has been charged for the first time, the Bangladesh Protidin reported.

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Rape victims in Kashmir seek fast-track justice

High Court ruling to fast-track rape cases in Delhi brings hope for speedier justice in Kashmir.

By Adil Akhzer for Khabar South Asia in SrinagarJanuary 18, 2014 A larger

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Terrorists are enemies of Islam: scholars

As Islam stands for peace, harmony and brotherhood, those who oppose peace cannot be Muslims.

By Altaf Ahmad for Khabar South Asia in New DelhiJanuary 21, 2014 A larger

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