India
Cong leader gunned down in J&K
Jan Muhammad Kakroo, the party's Baramulla district president, was attacked returning after offering prayers.
Ash-Abhi to get jiggy in Malaysia
It’s going to get hot on stage at the star-studded Zee Cine Awards in Malaysia on Sunday evening.
EU calls for release of British sailors
If the British sailors are not released, the 27-member EU 'will decide on appropriate measures,' said a statement.
Pak test-fires 2nd missile in a month
The missile also known as Hataf VI has a range of 200 km and can carry all types of warheads, reported PTV.
A pyramid that was built 'inside out'
A French architect has cracked 4,500-year-old mystery surrounding Egypt's Great Pyramid, saying it was built from the inside out.
Army to use bomb-sniffing robots
The army will now use explosive-sniffing robots that will allow soldiers to better detect roadside bombs.
Bono awarded British knighthood
Singer Bono was named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in an informal ceremony.
US to increase visas for Indian students
The US has plans to increase the number of visas for Indian students and also speed up the visa issuance process.
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Philippines hostage kids released
After holding children and teachers hostage for more than eight hours, abductors in Manila released them on Wednesday.
Sunita Williams stuck in space
A hail storm has damaged the fuel tank of space shuttle Atlantis disrupting NASA's flight schedule for the year.
'Irregularities in Nagaland health dept'
The CAG has said that there is major irregularities in various schemes by the Nagaland Health and Family Welfare department.
Rs 11,000 cr outlay for rural roads
An outlay of Rs 11,000 crore has been earmarked for laying of rural roads, which is a key component under Bharat Nirman programme.
Rice debt costs man 27 yrs slavery
Jawahar Manjhi from Bihar has been repaying a loan of 40 kg of rice with 27 years of bonded labour.
Shakira bids India adieu, off to Cairo
After keeping her date with Mumbai in her first concert in India, Latin singer and performer Shakira flew to Cairo.
Life magazine shuts down for 3rd time
Magazine publisher Time Inc is shutting down Life magazine again, a brand it had resuscitated in late 2004.