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Google asks US court for permission to release number of data query requests from govt
Google said it asked a special US court handling national security investigations for permission to publish the number of government requests for data to the Internet giant. The court filing in Washington came amid a firestorm of protests over revelations...
Taliban claims responsibility for killing 4 American troops in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four American troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the U.S. on finding a political solution to ending the nearly 12-year war...
UP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to Uttarakhand
Condoling the death of those killed in natural calamity in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday announced financial help of Rs 25 crore to the neighbouring state.
Consortium takes 35 percent stake in Lotus F1
Infinity Racing Partners Limited have bought a 35 percent stake in the Lotus F1 team.
Assange fears US, says will stay in London embassy even if Sweden drops charges against him
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he will not leave the sanctuary of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London even if Sweden stops pursuing sexual assault claims against him because he fears arrest on the order of the United States.
Writer Amitav Ghosh among 12 vying for Warwick Prize For Writing
Six awarding-winning writers including India's Amitav Ghosh are among a group of 12 poets, authors and academics vying for the 2013 Warwick Prize for Writing with themes ranging from the Australian war effort in France to opium sellers in 19th century Ind...
Jackie Chan: I do stunts and risk my life for fans
Jackie Chan said he felt honored to be in India.
United States,Taliban talks in Doha over peace in Afghanistan
The United States and the Taliban raised hopes on Tuesday for a negotiated peace in Afghanistan with commitments to meet this week after 12 years of bloody and costly war between American-led forces and the insurgents.
McEnroe calls for Nadal to be seeded four at Wimbledon
On current rankings, used to determine seeds at most tournaments, Nadal is fifth behind David Ferrer.
Manmohan Singh assures all help to flood-hit Uttarakhand
PM said that assistance was already being provided by the army and air force to rescue stranded people and to provide relief.
US military plans to put women in most combat jobs
The Army will develop standards by July 2015 to allow women to train and potentially serve as Rangers, and qualified women could begin training as Navy SEALs by March 2016 if senior leaders agree.
Uttarakhand: Pilgrims await relief, thousands still stranded
Kedarnath and Rudraprayag have been the worst affected regions by the monsoon in Uttarakhand.
US: Class action suit filed against iGate over Murthy affair
The suit has been filed on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or acquired securities of iGate between March 14, 2012 and May 21, 2013.
TV actor Anuj Sachdeva was skeptical to do daily soap again
Anuj Sachdeva has a film in his hand but is not willing to share any details about it.
Not easy to shoot intimate scenes with actors: 'Dedh Ishqiya' director
'Dedh Ishqiya' is the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2010 film 'Ishqiya'.
Jiah Khan's letter will be sent to handwriting expert: Police
Jiah Khan committed suicide on June 3.
