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AirAsia Flight 8501: Investigators say n...

AirAsia Flight 8501: Investigators say no evidence of foul play

AnThe transport safety committee has been analyzing the aircraft’s “black box” recorders, which search crews pulled last week from the floor of the Java Sea. The aircraft crashed Dec. 28 with 162 passengers and crew members, all of whom are presumed dead. Investigators did not detail... read more »

United Nations condemns escalating attac...

United Nations condemns escalating attacks by Nigerian extremist group Boko...

The UN Security Council condemned the recent escalation of attacks by the Nigerian extremist group Boko Haram on Monday and expressed deep concern that its activities are undermining peace and stability in central and west Africa. The presidential statement approved by all 15 members was the... read more »

EU Launches Anti-Terrorism Projects With...

EU Launches Anti-Terrorism Projects With Muslim Countries

The European Union is launching new anti-terrorism projects with Muslim countries and increasing its intelligence sharing in the aftermath of deadly attacks in France and violent confrontations in Belgium. EU foreign ministers met Monday in Brussels with the Arab League’s secretary general,... read more »

‘Delhi Debate’ heats up: Mak...

‘Delhi Debate’ heats up: Maken accepts Kejriwal’s challen...

New Delhi: A clash of personalities appears to be in the making in the high-stakes battle for Delhi with Congress’ Ajay Maken accepting Arvind Kejriwal’s challenge to him and Kiran Bedi to hold a public debate over issues concerning Delhi.   Now all eyes would be on whether Bedi... read more »

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Army ready to foil infiltration bids along Kashmir border

Army ready to foil infiltration bids along Kashmir border

Srinagar – The army said on Friday that they were ready to counter and effectively foil infiltration bids by militants along the disputed border in Kashmir, as nuclear rival Pakistan aimed to... read more »

South Africa prepares for Mandela funeral

Five-day state mourning as mark of respect to Mand...

The government on Friday announced a five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Nelson Mandela. A decision to this effect was taken at a special... read more »

Ganguly loses cool with media

Justice Ganguly case: Delhi Police to contact victim

Kolkata – Indicted for “unwelcome behaviour” by a probe panel, former Supreme Court judge A. K. Ganguly Friday lost his cool and shouted at... read more »

Tejpal case: Three witnesses depose in Goa court

Goa Police to file charge sheet against Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal

Panaji – Three witnesses in the Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case Friday recorded their respective statements in a Goa court before a judicial magistrate,... read more »

Security tightened across UP on Babri demolition annive...

Security tightened across UP on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya – Security was tight in prominent cities and town of Uttar Pradesh on the 21st anniversary of the demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya. The... read more »

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China announces setting up of National Security Council under Pre...

Washington – China has announced that it is setting up a National Security Council under President Xi Jinping with a wider focus, including domestic affairs. Ministry of Foreign Affairs... read more »

Manmohan Singh’s letter to me does not address Tamil issue: President Rajapaksa

Manmohan Singh’s letter to me does not address Tam...

Colombo – President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka on Thursday said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s letter to him  has not addressed... read more »

Morsi says no stability in Egypt possible ‘without remo...

Morsi says no stability in Egypt possible ‘without removing consequences of coup’

Sydney – Deposed Egyptian Islamist president Mohamed Morsi has said there will be no stability in the country ‘without removing consequences of the... read more »

Kerry warns fresh sanctions against Iran could risk nuk...

Kerry holds talks with Foreign Secretary

London – United States Secretary John Kerry has warned the lawmakers that any new sanctions against Iran could put talks over Tehran’s nuclear... read more »

Chinese women renting fake boyfriends to please parents

Chinese women renting fake boyfriends to please parents

Beijing – Chinese women are looking for a man they can introduce their parents to, and they are even willing to pay for that opportunity. Young women are... read more »

Australian PM Tony Abott welcomes PM Narendra Modi at G20 summit with warm hug

As visiting G20 leaders trooped one by one into their summit venue, it was a warm hug for the host and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Each... read more »

14,000 Push-Ups to Raise 25,000 Pounds for Indian Soldier’s Family

LONDON: 20 years ago, Australian army’s Brigadier Bill Sowry, then a Major, was training at the Staff College in India where he became friends with Major Mohit Whig. The two men and... read more »

Virat Kohli can be the best player in the world, says Adam Gilchrist

ASSUMING the Test captaincy against Australia will prove the making of Virat Kohli but cricket’s fragile fabric is threatened if India liquidates a faltering West Indies board, warns... read more »

Saina Nehwal wins after successive defeats in World Superseries Finals

Saina Nehwal in China Open semifinals; Kashyap out

HYDERABAD: Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal recovered after losing the second game to beat Chinese qualifier Suo Di 21-13, 17-21, 21-5 in the quarterfinals of the China Open Super... read more »

DLF deposits Rs. 50 cr with Supreme Court, to pay rest by Novembe...

Of the Rs. 630-crore fine imposed by fair-trade regulator CCI, realty major DLF has deposited Rs. 50 crore with the Supreme Court to comply with its direction and will pay the rest by November 25. In... read more »

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