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I'm Not Hurt, Will Write a Book to Tell Truth: Sonia Gandhi

Natwar Singh says Sonia's decision not to become PM in 2004 was not sacrifice but sham.

Jul 31, 2014

Swiss National with Suspected Maoist Links is Student Leader from Geneva

A 24-year-old Swiss national, arrested in Kerala on Tuesday with suspected Maoist links, has reportedly been identified as a student union leader from Geneva.

Jul 31, 2014

Ship Found in WTC Ruins Dates to 1770s

Researchers found that the ship found was built in the 1700s and has traveled as far as the Caribbean.

Jul 31, 2014

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Kerry visited India to re-energise the bilateral ties and to narrow the differences on various issues. The US envoy also met a delegation of Indian industrialists and held discussions on strengthening business ties between both countries. Kerry will be co-chairing the 5th India-US strategic dialogue with Swaraj. Kerry had earlier met Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Jul 31, 2014

Israeli army releases footage said to show troops inside Gaza

Israel mobilised 16,000 additional reservists on Thursday to bolster its forces waging military operations in the Gaza Strip that left more than 100 Palestinians dead in a day. Duration: 00:36

Jul 31, 2014

At least 21 bathers drown in rough seas off Pakistan_s Karachi

At least 21 bathers have drowned in rough seas off Pakistan_s biggest city Karachi, officials say, after defying a ban on swimming during the monsoon season. Duration: 01:04

Jul 31, 2014

Rescuers battle rains after India landslide, 150 feared dead

Rescue workers dig through deep mud and debris in search of victims of a major landslide in western India that buried homes, with the death toll expected to reach 150. Duration: 00:37

Jul 31, 2014

BSE closes points 192.45 down on July 31

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 192.45 points down to stand at 25,894.97. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 70.10 points down to stand at 7,721.30. IRB Infra and Pipavav Defence were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.79% and 4.55% along with The Ramco Cements Limited and Aurobindo Pharma with an increase of 4.39% and 4.35% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Cadila Health and Max India with a decrease of 4.02% and 3.30% along with Wockhardt and NTPC with a decrease of 3.18% and 3.01% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 97.03 points at 15,490.71 while the banking sector is down 208.90 points 17,485.61 and the realty sector is up 5.56 points at 1,894.02. The Indian currency is down 0.66% at Rs 60.46 per dollar.

Jul 31, 2014

Uighur Rights Advocate Faces Death Penalty in China for 'Separatism'

The charges of Separatism is dealt with utmost firmness in China and the crime often carries a potential death sentence.

Jul 31, 2014

John Kerry Meets Arun Jaitley, Visits IIT Delhi ahead of 5th India-US Strategic Dialogue

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday met Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi, ahead of his participation in the 5th India-US strategic dialogue.

Jul 31, 2014

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag takes charge as new Army Chief

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Thursday took charge as the new Indian Army Chief. Suhag has succeeded Gen Bikram Singh who has been the Army Chief since past 2 years. Singh had earlier visited Amar Jawan Jyoti before demitting office and received the Guard of Honour at New Delhi’s India Gate. Singh also congratulated Suhag on taking office. 59-year-old Lt General Suhag, a Gurkha officer who had participated in the 1987 Indian Peace Keeping Force operation in Sri Lanka, will have 30-month tenure.

Jul 31, 2014

Flight MH17: Around 80 Bodies Still Remain at Crash Site

The bodies of up to 80 MH17 victims still remain at the crash site, officials have stated.

Jul 31, 2014

From Werewolves to Vampires, Some of the Most Notorious Serial Killers of all Time [Videos]

Here is a list of some of the most cruel serial killers of all time.

Jul 31, 2014

Australia Could Prosecute Social Media Users for Sharing Corruption Scandal Details

The Australian government could charge social media users with crime for sharing details of a gag order revealed by WikiLeaks this week.

Jul 31, 2014

Kejriwal addresses auto drivers in Delhi, says brought good governance in 49 days

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): In a bid to strengthen AAP_s support base in the national capital, party_s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday addressed a rally of auto drivers at the Ramlila Maidan. Kejriwal said that his government had fulfilled the promises it made to the people of Delhi. He also said that within the time of 49 days, the AAP government was able to improve the system.

Jul 31, 2014