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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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Indonesia: Mount Rokatenda Volcano Kills 6 People

A catastrophic scene was witnessed at Mount Rokatenda, Indonesia on Saturday after a volcano erupted, emanating gigantic smoke and burying six persons, including two children under the spewed hot lava and ash.

Aug 11, 2013

Arun Jaitley's Detention: Narendra Modi Calls J&K Government Move 'Undemocratic'

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi called Jammu and Kashmir government undemocratic for detaining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley and other political leaders at Jammu airport on Sunday.

Aug 11, 2013

Top Issues Narendra Modi May Address at Hyderabad Youth Rally: Telangana to Incursions

Anti-bifurcation protests across Andhra Pradesh are not likely to deter the BJP election campaign Chief Narendra Modi to address a massive youth conclave in Hyderabad, where organisers expect over one lakh people to welcome the Gujarat Chief Minister.

Aug 11, 2013

Bill Gates Slams Google, Says Healthcare is More Important than Project Loon in Low-Income Countries

Microsoft Founder Bill Gates slammed Google's initiative to provide internet connectivity in developing countries through its Project Loon.

Aug 10, 2013

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Google Launches $2 Million Hunt for Technically-Sound NGOs

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

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Indonesia: Mount Rokatenda Volcano Kills 6 People

Arun Jaitley's Detention: Narendra Modi Calls J&K Government Move 'Undemocratic'

Top Issues Narendra Modi May Address at Hyderabad Youth Rally: Telangana to Incursions

Bill Gates Slams Google, Says Healthcare is More Important than Project Loon in Low-Income Countries

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]