The annual general body meeting of IAIA - International Association of Intelligence Agencies, held at Brussels today unanimously selected India’s “RAW - Research and Analysis Wing” as the world’s best “COUNTER” intelligence agency.

This year the best intelligence agency of the year award went to American “CIA - Central Intelligence Agency” though there was tough competition from Israeli and Chinese intelligence agencies. But for the world’s best “COUNTER” intelligence agency of the year award India’s “RAW” was the clear front runner. The panel unanimously awarded the title to “RAW”.

Speaking to media at New Delhi, “RAW” chief said he was honored by the recognition and he thanked all who helped them in achieving this mile stone, notably - former Union Home Minister Mr. Siva Raj Patel, religious fundamentalist organizations and left wing extremists. He also made a special mention of “Ajmal Kasab and Co.” and their “Mumbai Massacre”, which broadcasted to the world the real effectiveness of Indian Intelligence agencies.

Speaking to media at Muzaffarabad, the spokes person of the banned religious outfit, which accepted responsibility for the “Mumbai Massacre”, thanked “RAW” chief for his acknowledgement and announced that his organization will do all the needful so that “RAW” will receive this dubious distinction year after year.

In a surprising move to counter India’s “Chandrayaan” launch, Pakistan today announced that it is launching “Sun-i-yaan” - Pak’s mission to Sun.

As India’s “Chandrayaan” (Mission to Moon) launch in late October made headlines across the world. Experts across the globe speculated some response from India’s arch rival Pakistan, which is world famous for carrying out misadventures in trying to respond Indian threat.

The speculations became true today, with Pakistan Space Research Organization (PSRO) announcing “Sun-i-yaan” program. During a press conference at Islamabad PSRO chairman said “Sun-i-yaan” will be Pakistan’s and probably world’s first mission to Sun. He however did not disclose budgeting or time line details fearing sabotage from Indian intelligence agencies. Though majority of nation were jubilant over the decision some sections of the society like economists were concerned about the cost of the project while the country’s economy is already in crisis. PSRO chairman responded that budgeting won’t be a problem and as long as America is involved in “War on Terror” Pakistan can extort as much money as possible from it.

Still notable space research organizations across the world including “NASA” were doubtful about the scientific feasibility to send a craft to “Sun” considering the extreme heat conditions prevailing. PSRO countered the arguments and said that in a revolutionary solution to over come extreme heat, Pakistani scientists have decided to design “Sun-i-yaan” in such a way that it will approach “Sun” only during night time.

A movement demanding declaration of “Madras Bashai” as classical language is gathering momentum in the southern metropolis Chennai (Madras). For people who are not familiar with “Madras Bashai” - it’s a slang of a language which “Madarasis” believe to be “Tamil”. It draws most of its vocabulary from Telugu, Hindi, Urdu and all languages across the world other than Tamil.

 
Conferring classical language status to “Madras Bashai” is opposed by some quarters, especially the real Tamil scholars who say “Madras Bashai” need to first prove itself to be a language before demanding classical status. Some Tamil Nadu politicians say “Madras Bashai” does not need classical status as real “Tamil” is already declared as a classical language. But the supporters of “Madras Bashai” seem to be undeterred by this opposition. The movement is growing stronger by day. Particularly in the “North Chennai” area - comprising Parrys, Washermenpet, Tondiarpet the support has been almost 100%. Though support in “South Chennai” is comparatively less in some pockets like Saidapet the support is as overwhelming as North Chennai.

 
Speaking to reporters the movement leader “Mylai Kabali” issued warnings against state government and asked union government of India to act at the earliest. He also warned if the state and union governments don’t act in time they may go for a “Raj Thackrey” style agitation to throw non “Madras Bashai” speaking tamils out of Chennai. He also confirmed the media reports that Chennai Mayor who proudly remarked in several occasions that his mother tongue is “Madras Bashai” and not “Tamil” is ready to resign the Mayor post for the movements cause.

Due to the controversies arising out of  lynching PWD Engineer “M K Gupta” Uttar Pradesh government to day enacted a new bill in assembly mandating all government servants to make donations for “Mayawati” birthday (“Arthik Sahayog Diwas” – Jan15th) celebrations. Speaking to media persons UP Chief Minister Mayawati said such a law is necessary to protect innocent legislators like “Shekhar Tiwari” who were harassed for performing their democratic duties like extorting money.

This new law is as lenient as the new anti-terror bill - “Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment’s (UAPA)” introduced by the union government of India. The law termed as “Anti Birthday Celebration Activities Prevention Act (ABCAP)” lays the guidelines for the amount to be paid by government officials based on their grade. Higher the grade of the officers higher they need to pay. In case of non compliance officials can be punished with a maximum penalty of Rs. 1 lakh fine or 2 years imprisonment.

The principal opposition party, the “Samajwadi Party” leader “Amar Singh” termed the new law as draconian and said the law should at least have a clause provisioning lesser penalty for officers of back ward community so that social justice prevails.

Indian external affairs ministry was shocked by the response from Pakistan Embassy on its request for action against forces involved in Mumbai Massacre.

Last week Indian external affairs ministry handed over package addressed to Pakistan President “Asif Ali Zardari” containing evidence of “Ajmal Amir Kasab’s” Pak Origin to Pakistan embassy in New Delhi. A week later Pakistan embassy returned the package unopened saying that they can’t find any one by the name “Asif Ali Zardari” in Pakistan.  Embarrassed by this out right rebuttal the Indian external affairs ministry summoned the Pakistani ambassador and shown “Asif Ali Zardari” in Karachi on Zee T.V. news. But Pakistani ambassador stubbornly said he can’t act based on media that too Indian media speculations. He also advised India to be patient and gave assurance if incase the Pakistani authorities find “Asif Ali Zardari” with the help of ISI in Pakistan they will definitely open the package and look into details of “Ajmal Amir Kasab”.

Infuriated by this incident Indian external affairs minister, “Pranab Mukherjee” as usual decided to complain about this to U.S. secretary of state, “Rice” the next time she stops by subcontinent.