India

Avalanche Mishap: Let's Hope For A Miracle, Says Pakistani Official

After 24 hours of search operations, the rescue teams in avalanche-hit areas are hoping for some miracle to happen. On Saturday, a massive avalanche struck a Pakistan military camp along Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier burying as many as 124 Pakistani soldiers and 11 civilians.

Apr 8, 2012

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Will Zardari's 'Private Visit' Change India-Pakistan Equations?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is landing in New Delhi on a "private visit" on Sunday. Zardari will be accompanied by a 40-memeber delegation that includes Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Apr 8, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Govt to Release 5 Maoists; Deadline for MLA Extended

Odisha government has given in to the demands of the Maoists for the release of Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco. The government said on Saturday that it would release five of the six rebels Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda has demanded.

Apr 7, 2012

Infant Death Toll In West Bengal Hospital Rises To 13

The infant death toll in West Bengal's Malda Medical College and Hospital rose to 13 with two more babies dying on Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

130 Pakistani Soldiers Trapped In Avalanche, Rescue Operations Still On In Siachen Glacier

Around 130 Pakistan soldiers were trapped when an avalanche hit a military base camp along the Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

Vijender Singh Is A Leg Away From Entering London Olympics 2012

Young Indian boxer Vijender Singh (75 kg) is now just a win away from clinching an entry into the London Olympics. On Friday, the Beijing Olympic bronze medallist overran Syria's former world No 1 Ishak Waez in Asian Olympic Qualifying event in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Apr 7, 2012

Facebook To Be Available In Regional Languages

The popular photo-sharing website Facebook has done away with language barriers to penetrate deeper into the Indian markets and engulf the users.

Apr 7, 2012

Manmohan, Zardari To Hold Covert Diplomatic Discussion

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will land in New Delhi Sunday accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik and a 40-member delegation. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is also expected to be part of the delegation.

Apr 7, 2012

Bamboo Bicycle Launched In Manipur

Manipur has launched bicycles made of bamboo to promote the most healthy and environmental friendly mode of transport.

Apr 6, 2012

CPI Leader Pramod Gogoi Dead

Veteran Communist Party of India leader and former Assam minister Pramod Gogoi passed away at a hospital in Guwahati on Friday morning.

Apr 6, 2012

Protesting Jewellers Call Off Strike After Talks With Pranab Mukherjee

The striking jewellers on Friday called off their 21 day protest after a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee over the proposed duty hike in budget 2012-13.

Apr 6, 2012

Twitter Cracks Whip On Spammers

Micro-blogging site Twitter on Thursday moved a San Francisco federal court against companies that allegedly abet spamming.

Apr 6, 2012

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UK Cancels Work Permission For Indian And Non-EU Students

The UK Immigration Services, which has been clamping down on immigration at the behest of Prime Minister David Cameron, has widened its effort.

Apr 6, 2012

Akshay's Return to Action: 'Rowdy Rathore' Trailer Released

Actor Akshay Kumar, who is known for his action flicks, is again returning to the genre with "Rowdy Rathore."

Apr 6, 2012

Pranab, Sonia To Meet Jewellers; Govt Likely To Rollback Duty Hike

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Congress party president Sonia Gandhi will meet representatives of jewellery manufacturers from major cities as the strike by jewellery traders entered day 21.

Apr 6, 2012