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Avalanche Mishap: Let's Hope For A Miracle, Says Pakistani Official

After 24 hours of search operations, the rescue teams in avalanche-hit areas are hoping for some miracle to happen. On Saturday, a massive avalanche struck a Pakistan military camp along Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier burying as many as 124 Pakistani soldiers and 11 civilians.

Apr 8, 2012

Will Zardari's 'Private Visit' Change India-Pakistan Equations?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is landing in New Delhi on a "private visit" on Sunday. Zardari will be accompanied by a 40-memeber delegation that includes Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Apr 8, 2012

Odisha Govt-Maoists Reach Agreement; Italian Hostage Expected to be Released Soon

Italian national Paolo Basusco, who has been in Maoists' captivity for over three weeks, is expected to be released soon as the Odisha government and the rebels have reached an agreement.

Apr 7, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Govt to Release 5 Maoists; Deadline for MLA Extended

Odisha government has given in to the demands of the Maoists for the release of Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco. The government said on Saturday that it would release five of the six rebels Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda has demanded.

Apr 7, 2012

Infant Death Toll In West Bengal Hospital Rises To 13

The infant death toll in West Bengal's Malda Medical College and Hospital rose to 13 with two more babies dying on Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

130 Pakistani Soldiers Trapped In Avalanche, Rescue Operations Still On In Siachen Glacier

Around 130 Pakistan soldiers were trapped when an avalanche hit a military base camp along the Indo-Pakistan border in Kashmir's Siachen Glacier Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

Indian Army Chief Terms 'Unusual Army Movement' Report as 'Figment of Imagination'

Indian Army Chief General VK Singh has taken a potshot at the reports of "unusual army movement" after keeping silent all this while. He said it is nothing but a figment of imagination.

Apr 7, 2012

Manmohan, Zardari To Hold Covert Diplomatic Discussion

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will land in New Delhi Sunday accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik and a 40-member delegation. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is also expected to be part of the delegation.

Apr 7, 2012

Bamboo Bicycle Launched In Manipur

Manipur has launched bicycles made of bamboo to promote the most healthy and environmental friendly mode of transport.

Apr 6, 2012

CPI Leader Pramod Gogoi Dead

Veteran Communist Party of India leader and former Assam minister Pramod Gogoi passed away at a hospital in Guwahati on Friday morning.

Apr 6, 2012

Protesting Jewellers Call Off Strike After Talks With Pranab Mukherjee

The striking jewellers on Friday called off their 21 day protest after a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee over the proposed duty hike in budget 2012-13.

Apr 6, 2012

Pranab, Sonia To Meet Jewellers; Govt Likely To Rollback Duty Hike

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Congress party president Sonia Gandhi will meet representatives of jewellery manufacturers from major cities as the strike by jewellery traders entered day 21.

Apr 6, 2012

India, China and US To Face New Challenges In The Next 4 Decades: UN

The United Nations has forecast that India, China, Nigeria, Indonesia and the United States will face big challenge in the next four decades, as these countries are set to lead the world's growth in urban populations.

Apr 6, 2012

13 People Killed In Naxal Encounter, Firing Still On

In an encounter between Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), police and Naxals in Jharkhand 13 people including 10 Naxala were killed Barwadih area Thursday.

Apr 5, 2012

Ratan Tata Among World's Most Respected People (PHOTO)

A new study by a leading global reputation management consultancy, Reputation Institute has named India's industrialist Ratan Tata as one of the "World's Most Respected People."

Apr 5, 2012