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Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament during the Budget session 2013-14 which began on Thursday. He touched upon various issues from slow economic growth to insecurity among women in his hour-long speech, and stressed on the need for greater transparency, probity and accountability in governance.

Feb 21, 2013

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Nationwide Strike 2013: Trade Union Leader Killed in Ambala

The 48-hour nationwide strike began on a tragic note after a trade union leader was killed in Ambala, Haryana, early Wednesday.

Feb 20, 2013

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Google Doodle Celebrates Nicolaus Copernicus' 540th Anniversary with Animated Solar System [PHOTO+VIDEO]

Internet giant Google celebrated the 540th anniversary of Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus on Tuesday with a unique doodle that represented the 'Copernicus' model for the solar system.

Feb 19, 2013

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Meteorite Explosion in Central Russia Sparks Panic, Injures 400 People [Photos]

A meteorite that streaked and burst above the Urals mountain region in Central Russia left 400 people injured on Friday.

Feb 15, 2013

Kumbh Mela 2013 Marred By Series of Tragedies: Worst Stampedes Till Date [PHOTOS]

Yet another tragedy has hit the on-going Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, killing one person and injuring two others after a fire broke out in the wee hours of Friday. It is the fourth tragedy that has taken place at the Maha Kumbh Mela this year.

Feb 15, 2013

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Oscar Pistorius Charged With Murdering Girlfriend: Was It a Case of Valentine's Day Surprise Gone Wrong? [PHOTOS]

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after reportedly shooting his girlfriend dead on Thursday morning at his home in Pretoria. Media reports suggested that the athlete might have mistaken his girlfriend for a burglar and shot her on the while she was attempting to play Valentine's Day surprise on him.

Feb 14, 2013

Afzal Guru Hanging: Speed Post Takes Over 83 Hours to Deliver Letter to Convict's Family

Two days after 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was hanged in Tihar Jail, his wife Tabassum received an official letter on Monday stating his impending execution.

Feb 13, 2013

Asteroid 2012 DA14 Won't Hit Earth, But Could Jam Phone Lines [PHOTOS]

A Near-Earth asteroid, called 2012 DA14, will whizz past the Earth on Friday.

Feb 12, 2013

Pope Benedict To Resign From Papacy On Feb.28

In an unexpected development, Pope Benedict would resign as head of the Catholic Church at the end of this month, the Vatican confirmed on Monday.

Feb 11, 2013

Kumbh Mela 2013: Thousands of Pilgrims Gather for Holy Dip in Ganges on 'Mauni Amavasya' [PHOTOS]

Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected to bathe in the holy river Ganges on Sunday's occasion of "Mauni Amavasya" in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.

Feb 10, 2013

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Mysterious Object Hovering Above Jamnagar Refinery Sparks UFO Rumours

A mysterious celestial object was reportedly spotted hovering above the world's largest oil refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, stirring rumours that it was an unidentified flying object (UFO).

Feb 10, 2013

Kader Khan Dead? Death Hoax Leaves the Actor Vexed

Veteran actor Kader Khan on Friday woke up to news of his own death! This was a result of hoax news making the rounds on social networking sites, leaving him and his family disturbed. It was rumoured that Kader Khan has died.

Feb 9, 2013

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Starbucks Launches Flagship Store in New Delhi [PHOTOS]

TATA Starbucks, a joint venture company owned by Starbucks Corporation and Tata Global Beverages, on Wednesday opened its first flagship store in Delhi.

Feb 7, 2013