New Delhi, May 27 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday welcomed Myanmar's transition to democracy and steps taken by President Thein Sein's government towards an inclusive reconciliation process.

Kolkata, May 27 - An American brewery faced widespread criticism and protests from the Hindu community after it named its latest drink after goddess Kali, but ironically enough liquor is one of the essential offerings made to a deity widely worshipped throughout Bengal and symbolises femnine energy.

Hyderabad, May 27 - YSR Congress Party leader Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the third consecutive day Sunday in the disproportionate assests case.

Karachi, May 27 : Jamaat-ud-Dawa Chief Hafiz Saeed has said it is not only the United States, but also India that is interfering in Pakistan''s internal affairs and is equally involved in activities aimed at destabilisation.

Chandigarh, May 27 - It may not be a pilgrimage spot but not one student on the Panjab University (PU) campus here would say that he or she has not been there. The Students' Centre a. k. a.

Vatican City, May 27 : Vatican authorities have formally charged Pope Benedict's butler with illegal possession of secret documents.

Bamko, May 27 : Two rebel groups that seized northern Mali have reportedly agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state to rule the north of the country.

Yangon, May 27 - Businessmen from Singapore are keen to invest in the hotel and tourism sector in Myanmar.