Current Events Dec 12

1. GJM workers begin “fast-unto-death”
Significance: After Centre's remarks on Telangana there is increase in the separatist demands. The demand of Gorkhaland is one of them.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121260891100.htm

2. Nothing will be done in haste, Manmohan assures MPs
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121258600100.htm

4. Rehabilitation package for IDPs in Assam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121262100100.htm

5. Myanmar won’t be haven for insurgents, Krishna told
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121261131600.htm

6. No mediation on Kashmir: U.S.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121261161600.htm

7. Hu Jintao in Central Asia as China taps into gas reserves
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121252961200.htm

8. Climate: Nepal is a victim
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121252740900.htm

9. Task Force recommends National Electronics Mission
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121258301300.htm

10. Big push to R&D in renewable energy
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121258361400.htm

11. India rejects first official draft, says wait for ours
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-rejects-first-official-draft-says-wait-for-ours/553293/

12. US warns Iran to be ready to face consequences
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/us-warns-iran-to-be-ready-to-face-consequences/553323/

13. India not to budge on basic climate positions: Ramesh
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-will-not-agree-on-peaking-year-concept-ramesh/553320/

14. Poverty estimates rise
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Poverty-estimates-rise/articleshow/5329043.cms