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Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

The catholic country of Ireland has finally passed the controversial abortion law amidst sharp resistance. The law allows the process in limited cases where a life is in danger.

Jul 12, 2013

Audi's High-Performance S6 Launched in India for ₹85.99 Lakh

German luxury carmaker Audi on Friday brought its high performance TFSI Audi S6 to India with a price tag of ₹ 85.99 lakhs (ex-Showroom, New Delhi).

Jul 12, 2013

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Telangana: Congress Core Group to Decide on Statehood Issue on Friday

Bowing to the pressure of general and assembly elections next year, the Congress core group headed by Sonia Gandhi is likely to decide on the future of Telangana issue today. Top leaders from Andhra Pradesh including Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will meet PM Manmohan Singh and other members of the core group today in Delhi.

Jul 12, 2013

Indo-Pak Conflict May Shift to Afghanistan, Says Former US Envoy

India and Pakistan's conflict could soon go beyond the borders and shift to Afghanistan, as the latter's military policy towards the former has not changed over the years, said Robert Blackwill, former US Ambassador to India.

Jul 12, 2013

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Indonesia: Deadly Prison Riot Claims 5 Lives, Hundreds of Inmates Including Terrorists Escape [PHOTOS]

A prison riot and resulting fire by jail inmates of Tanjung Gusta prison in North Sumatra has claimed five lives and led to the escape of over hundreds of prisoners, including more than a dozen terror suspects.

Jul 12, 2013

Dhingana Launches Gold Subscription Package with Unlimited HD Music Download and Offline Sync at Apple App Store

Dhingana, a popular Indian music streaming service provider, has launched a new gold subscription package in Apple App store which lets users to download unlimited HD-quality Indian songs as well as sync files with other devices.

Jul 12, 2013

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Egypt Unrest: Stop 'Arbitrary' Arrests of Muslim Brotherhood, Says US

The United States has remained cautious to name the ouster of Mohamed Morsi as a coup d'état, while condemning the arrests and shooting of Muslim brotherhood protesters who support the overthrown leader.

Jul 12, 2013

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek to Star in 'Masoom' Remake?

If latest reports are to be believed, then Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will make her film comeback with husband Abhishek.

Jul 12, 2013

Katrina Kaif Ousts Deepika Padukone in Ranbir Kapoor Starrer?

If recent rumours are to be believed, then Bollywood's hottest stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif will be seen romancing each other in Imtiaz's next project.

Jul 12, 2013

'Lootera' Box Office Collection: Ranveer-Sonakshi Earns ₹27 Crore in First Week

Romantic flick "Lootera", which is touted as one of the best films to release this year, has raked in approximately ₹27 crore in its first week at the Indian box office.

Jul 12, 2013

Micromax Canvas 4 A210 Now Available at Online Stores for ₹17,999

A few days after the unveiling of Micromax's next-generation Canvas 4 in Delhi, the metal-clad smartphone is now listed on major e-retailers in India.

Jul 12, 2013

Malaysia: Yesteryear Actress Charged with Cheating and Fraud

Putri Salbiah Megat Razalli, a popular Malaysian actress of the 80s, was charged with four counts of fraud and cheating in a land dealing case.

Jul 12, 2013

Free Roaming Comes to BSNL after Vodafone, Idea

State-run telecom operator BSNL has launched two special plans for customers while on roaming within the country. BSNL users can now enjoy unlimited free roaming service on incoming calls at just ₹5.

Jul 12, 2013