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Ships and a submarine belonging to the Indian Navy are seen docked at the naval dockyard in Mumbai.

INS Sindhurakshak Explosion: Defence Minister Confirms Death of Sailors

AK Antony confirmed the death of sailors on board the INS Sindhurakshak which exploded in a military dock in Mumbai early Wednesday.

Aug 14, 2013

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Andhra Pilgrims Suffer amid Indefinite Strike by State Buses

Due to the indefinite strike by trade unions in Andhra Pradesh, devotees en route to Lord Venkateswara shrine in Tirumala were affected for the first time in decades.

Aug 13, 2013

Breaking Religious Barriers: Muslims Escort Hindu Baraat Amid Communal Clashes in J&K

In a touching incident, Muslims in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir helped a Hindu doctor get married amid the recent clashes between the two communities.

Aug 13, 2013

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Telangana Issue: Govt Employees Hold State-wide Protests; Chidambaram Assures Bifurcation

Over four lakh government employees in Andhra Pradesh have stepped out of their offices and begun an indefinite strike on the streets of Rayalaseema and coastal regions of the state on Tuesday.

Aug 13, 2013

Google Launches $2 Million Hunt for Technically-Sound NGOs

On the eve of India's Independence Day, Google is launching a $2 million worth challenge in India for non-profit organisations to share ideas on how they would use technology innovatively to improve the lives of people.

Aug 13, 2013

India-Pakistan Border Tension: Will Ceasefire Violations Lead to War?

A war-like situation has developed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch after repeated ceasefire violation by Pakistani army last week led to heavy cross-firing between the troops in the border.

Aug 12, 2013

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

After accepting resignation of Home Minister Sajjad Kichloo, Omar launched an attack on Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Arun Jaitley for raking up the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Aug 12, 2013

Typhoon Utor in Philippines Leaves 1 Dead, 25 Fishermen Go Missing

Typhoon Utor with winds blowing at the speed of 200 kmph wreaked havoc in the Philippines, destroying houses, uprooting trees, cables and causing major landslides in several areas, on Monday.

Aug 12, 2013

Omar Abdullah Accepts J&K Home Minister Kichloo's Resignation

Jammu and Kashmir Home Minister Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo has taken responsibility for the communal violence that has gripped Kishtwar district since Friday. State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accepted his resignation on Monday.

Aug 12, 2013

India Successfully Test Fires Prithvi-II Missile, Hits Target with High Accuracy

India successfully test fired the nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha on Monday.

Aug 12, 2013

Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Ceasefire as Cross-Border Firing Continues

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The latest attack is said to be the fifth instance of violation by the troops in the last 48 hours.

Aug 12, 2013

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Facebook Insult: Malaysian Political Party Official Caught in Religious Controversy over Offensive Eid Greeting Post

An official of the Malaysian Opposition party Democratic Action Party (DAP) and secretary to an assemblyman is under public scrutiny for brazenly posting a hateful and religious offending Eid greeting in the social networking site.

Aug 11, 2013

JD (U) Issues Notice to Bihar Ministers, Warns Party Members Not to Talk on Sensitive National Issues

Reacting strongly to the controversial remarks made by party men, Janata Dal (United) issued showcause notice to two of its ministers from Bihar on Sunday. The notice termed their statements as 'against the policy, ethics and norms of the party'.

Aug 11, 2013

Perseid Meteor Shower: Where to Watch 'Shooting Stars' Live Online

Stargazers will treated with the annual Perseid meteor shower that is expected to peak on 11 and 12 August. Meteors, also called as shooting stars, are bright streaks of light that shoot across the sky.

Aug 11, 2013

Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Naming Children after Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan

Eid may be a big day for Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to release their films, but this Eid a religious decree has been issued against them.

Aug 11, 2013

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