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BHOPAL: The Telangana fever is spreading pretty fast. It has already affected Madhya Pradesh. Here, a demand is being raised for the creation of two new states—Vindhya Pradesh and Bundelkhand. At present, only disgruntled politicians are making this demand. For instance, the first leader to demand a separate Bundelkhand was Uma Bharati, who has been reduced to a non-entity in her home state, because of her own doings.

Eleven European countries have ratified a United Nations-backed agreement designed to promote the sustainable management of forests producing tropical timber and a diverse and legal international trade in such products.

New York: In an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world's youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind, from enhancing peace to boosting economic development, the United Nations proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on 12 August 2010.

New York: Fleeing conflict, poverty and drought, more than 74,000 people - a record number - from the Horn of Africa risked their lives this year to make the treacherous journey across the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea to begin their lives anew in Yemen, the United Nations refugee agency said.

New York: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights marked International Migrants Day by drawing attention to the plight of an estimated 200 million migrants worldwide, many of whom are exposed to violations of their basic rights and continue to be treated as commodities.

New Delhi: Most of the Municipalities are facing serious financial constraints in handling and processing the urban waste. The Ministry has launched the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) and Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) with a view to improve infrastructure facilities in urban areas of the country including solid waste management.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Mongolia will receive support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assist with implementing reforms in the banking sector to promote growth and economic recovery in the wake of the global economic crisis.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Wind offers a reliable and carbon emission-free source of electricity and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing support to expand its use throughout remote communities in Asia, helping to alleviate poverty and improve lives.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Viet Nam is to provide clean water and hygienic toilets to 350,000 people in six central coast provinces, as it seeks to stay on track to meet national service targets and Millennium Development Goals in the sector.

Never before has the business community operating out of the north-eastern part of the country been so worried about the future of their industry, trade and commerce as at present following the UPA government's decision to hold tripartite talks with the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) in its lair, Darjeeling, according an official recognition to the separatist hill movement.