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Police arrest two for possesion of explosive in Giridih
Gelatine sticks and detonators were seized on Thursday during search operation by the police in Maoist-affected Giridih district.
Moily meets Chidambaram to discuss ways to cut oil import bill
With fall in rupee value and the Syrian crisis ballooning oil import bill, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Thursday met Finance Minister P Chidambaram to discuss possible solutions including Rs 3-4 per litre hike in diesel prices and cut in duties.
Young women who drink alcohol at greater risk of breast cancer
Washington: The more alcohol a young woman drinks before motherhood, the greater her risk of future breast cancer, a new study has warned. If a female averages a drink per day between her first period and her first full-term pregnancy, she increases her r...
Airtel conducts trials for providing low-cost 3G services
The field trial was conducted in actual environment in Kenya.
Syrian intervention: No desirable outcomes
More than 100,000 Syrians have already died in the conflict, more than a million refugees have fled the country.
ake steps to bring down soaring onion prices: Delhi HC to Centre, states
With onion prices soaring, the Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre and Delhi government to take steps to ensure that prices of kitchen staple are brought down so that common people do not suffer.
Jagan's fast in jail against Telangana enters fifth day
The indefinite fast by YSR Congress party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy in a jail in Hyderabad to oppose Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation entered the fifth day on Thursday.
Inflation impact: How much Rs 100 from 1939 will be worth now
Calculate what yours or your father's first salary would be in today's currency.
Affleck built 'Batcave' in his house to prepare for 'Man Of Steel 2'
Affleck was so obsessed with his character that he built a replica of the entrance to the secret den.
Murray packs up Llodra quickly to reach US Open round two
The Brit began his US Open title defence in authoritative style, beating Michael Llodra 6-2, 6-4, 6-3.
Somdev beats Lacko to enter second round of US Open
Somdev fought through rain interruptions to win his men's singles first-round match in a tough five-setter 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.
Cousins arrested for gangraping, killing a 10-year-old girl
Two cousins committed the crime to take revenge on the victim's father who had slapped one of the accused a month ago
French prosecutor investigates US Prism spying scheme
The Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had launched a preliminary investigation into the US National Security Agency's Prism surveillance programme after French rights groups complained it was snooping on citizens' emails and phone calls.
Vijender, Nanao in Indian team for World boxing Championships
Vijender Singh (75kg) made a return to the Indian boxing team along with Thokchom Nanao Singh (49kg).
Education can eliminate violence, says Dalai Lama
Education can eliminate "the very basis" of violence and war and this century will become a century of peace and non-violence, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said in Dharamsala on Wednesday.
J&K: BSF jawan washed away in flash-flood
A BSF jawan was washed away on Wednesday in a flash-flood and his body was later recovered in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.