India
Artist to re-do Kerala ex-CM's statue after lack of resemblance
The full-size bronze statue of former Kerala CM K Karunakaran, unveiled by President Pranab Mukherjee recently.
Maoists planning to observe 10th year of foundation by augmenting aggression: IB
The next year is likely to pose a bigger challenge to the counter-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh where the CPI(Maoist) is planning to observe its 10th year of foundation and is being feared to unite all Naxal groups in the country to carry out major...
Murray sees positives in defeat on return from injury
Murray was happy with his movement if not the result after making a losing return from 15 weeks on the sidelines at an Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament.
Three contractors held for collusion with Maoists in Bihar
Three contractors were arrested on Thursday on charges of collusion with the Maoists from Madanpura-Kasma road under Salaiya police station area in Bihar's naxal-hit Aurangabad district, a police officer said.
Machchil encounter: Congress welcomes court martial proceedings
The Congress, on Thursday, welcomed the court martial proceedings against six army personnel for their alleged involvement in 2010 Machchil fake encounter case, and said it would go a long way to further strengthen discipline in the armed forces.
Freedom fighters seek better medical facilities for Painuli
An organisation of freedom fighters in Dehradun has written to Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna seeking better arrangements for the treatment of nonagenarian freedom fighter and former Tehri MP Paripurnanand Painuli.
Yearender: Youngsters confirm ascendancy of Indian wrestling
Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt preferred to stay on the sidelines owing to their respective shoulder and knee injuries.
J&K: LeT terrorist killed in encounter with security forces
A terrorist belonging to Pakistan- based Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Kashmir Valley on Thursday, police said.
Ready to welcome 2014 in style? Here is your party guide
2013 will soon be history. burrp! suggests a few snazzy ways to bid it a grand farewell and bring in 2014.
Thailand: Police fire teargas, rubber bullets at anti government protesters
Thai police fired teargas and rubber bullets at anti-government protesters in the capital Bangkok on Thursday after demonstrators tried to disrupt planning for a February election, the first such incident in nearly two weeks.
Vishwaroopam 2: It's the only way to work with Kamal Haasan, says Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kapur essays the role of Colonel Jaganaathan in the bilingual. Kamal Haasan is the director of the film.
22-year-old SIMI and IM operative arrested in Raipur
A suspected Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, who was allegedly involved in raising funds for the banned outfits, was arrested in Raipur on Wednesday, the police said.
Egypt names Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group
The government decision was in response to Tuesday's deadly bombing in the Nile Delta city of Mansoura which killed 16 people.
Ranji Trophy: Jharkhand-Vidarbha match ends in a draw
In-form opener Faiz Fazal (91) missed out on his century even as the Ranji Trophy Group A match between Vidarbha and host Jharkhand ended in a draw on the final day at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur on Wednesday.
Arvind Kejriwal asked to prove majority by Jan 3
The direction came after the President conveyed to Jung that Kejriwal be asked to prove majority within 7 days of taking oath of office.
Chilly Christmas morning in Delhi
Fog in parts of north India continued to affect trains as over 20 were delayed and three had to be rescheduled.