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Fire Breaks out at Srinagar Civil Secretariat, Office Records Feared Destroyed

A major fire broke out in the building of the Civil Secretariat premises of Jammu and Kashmir this morning. The two-storeyed building was engulfed in flames, destroying many crucial department records.

Jul 11, 2013

85% of Indians Think Political Parties are Corrupt, Says Survey

A new survey showed that India is among the top nations where corruption has increased in the past two years. It also revealed that 85 percent of Indians believe political parties in the country to be corrupt.

Jul 11, 2013

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NSA's Spying on Latin America Emerges as Snowden 'Likely' to Pick Venezuela for Asylum

In another revelation of National Security Agency's controversial activities, the American intelligence community targeted many Latin American countries as well. The news comes at a time when whistleblower Edward Snowden, who leaked the NSA's controversial surveillance programs, appeared "likely" to pick a Latin American country for asylum.

Jul 11, 2013

Supreme Court Strikes Down Protection Law of Convicted Politicians

The Supreme Court in an unprecedented judgment issued an order for convicted MPs/MLAs to be disqualified and further restrained from contesting elections.

Jul 11, 2013

India-China Border Issue: China Defends Second Incursion, Says Status Quo be Maintained Along LAC

Defending the latest incursion in the Chumar sector in Ladakh by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), China said on Wednesday that its troops were patrolling on its side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and maintained that both the countries should not change the status quo along the LAC till the final settlement on the disputed region is made.

Jul 11, 2013

Assam Floods: Evacuation Alert Sent Out to 11 Districts; One-Horned Rhino's Home in Danger

The authorities in Assam have sent out evacuation alert to as many as 11 districts of the state after torrential rains swollen the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes.

Jul 10, 2013

Ramadan 2013: First Day of Muslim Holy Month Observed Around the World [PHOTOS]

Ramadan, the first day of the ninth holy month of the Islamic calendar of the same name, began on Tuesday. During this period, Muslims from across the world observe fast and abstain from eating and drinking water from dawn to dusk.

Jul 10, 2013

India-China Border Issue: Chinese Troops Intrude Again, Threaten Locals in Hindi

Chinese troops made another intrusion into Indian territory - Chumar sector in Ladakh - in June and threatened the locals in Hindi, according to Indian intelligence agencies and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

Jul 9, 2013

Former Minister Sex Scandal: Raghavji Arrested on Sodomy Charges

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Madhya Pradesh (MP) finance minister Raghavji was arrested in Bhopal on Tuesday after his 30-year-old male servant accused him of sodomy.

Jul 9, 2013

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Bhutan Readies for Second-Ever General Election Amid Strained Ties with India

The tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, India's only close and trusted ally, has begun the countdown for the second ever democratic general election scheduled to be held on 13 July. The historic moment has been marred by uneasy circumstances wherein Bhutan's relations with India has been strained over the latter's withdrawal of subsidies for the tiny nation's LPG gas and kerosene supply.

Jul 9, 2013

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Fire Breaks out at Srinagar Civil Secretariat, Office Records Feared Destroyed

85% of Indians Think Political Parties are Corrupt, Says Survey

NSA's Spying on Latin America Emerges as Snowden 'Likely' to Pick Venezuela for Asylum

Supreme Court Strikes Down Protection Law of Convicted Politicians

India-China Border Issue: China Defends Second Incursion, Says Status Quo be Maintained Along LAC

Assam Floods: Evacuation Alert Sent Out to 11 Districts; One-Horned Rhino's Home in Danger

Ramadan 2013: First Day of Muslim Holy Month Observed Around the World [PHOTOS]

India-China Border Issue: Chinese Troops Intrude Again, Threaten Locals in Hindi

Former Minister Sex Scandal: Raghavji Arrested on Sodomy Charges

Bhutan Readies for Second-Ever General Election Amid Strained Ties with India

Jyoti Amge: World's Smallest Woman Finds Partner in Man with Biggest Feet

China's Ex-Railways Minister Liu Zhijun Receives Suspended Death Penalty For Bribery, Abuse of Power

Hrithik Roshan Comes out Strong after Successful Surgery

Bodhgaya Temple Blasts: 1 Suspect Detained; Urdu Inscriptions Found on Bombs

Malaysia: Three Athletes Arrested for Rape in Sukma Games Village

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]