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In Pictures: World's Worst Blackout Covers Half of India [PHOTOS]

Half of India was thrown into darkness on Tuesday, as North and North-Eastern India entered its second consecutive day of a mass blackout, triggering a major power crisis across the country.

Aug 1, 2012

India Blackout: Will Power Grid Failure Spread to South and West India?

India faced an embarrassing blackout on Tuesday, affecting half the population that covered 20 states in the North, East and North-East. The blackout spread to East and North-East on Tuesday after the Eastern, North Eastern grids failed. Now, the big question is whether the blackout will spread to West and South India.

Jul 31, 2012

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Assam Violence: Manmohan Singh Visits Riot-Hit Kokrajhar, Assures Full Support to Victims

Prime Minister Manmoahn Singh reached out the victims of Kokrajhar riots in relief camps on Saturday and assured that the Centre will do everything possible to help the victims.

Jul 28, 2012

President of India Pranab Mukherjee a Strong Partner: Hillary Clinton

At a time when US-India strategic ties are smacked with investment policy issues, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday sought to strengthen the relationship between the two biggest democracies, while congratulating Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of his swearing-in ceremony as the 13th President of India.

Jul 26, 2012

Assam Violence: 41 Dead, 200,000 Homeless as Riots Continue [PHOTOS]

The communal violence in Assam has brought the death toll to 41, leaving nearly two lakh villagers homeless, as ethnic clashes between Bangladeshi immigrants and Bodos entered into its seventh day on Wednesday.

Jul 26, 2012

Assam Violence: Citizens React to Riots, Criticise Govt and Media

Assam is bleeding amid the swearing-in ceremony of Pranab Mukherjee as the new President of India. Citizens of the country have taken to Twitter to express their disappointment with the way the government has been handling the Assam violence that has taken at least 41 lives.

Jul 25, 2012

6.4-Magnitude Quake Struck Indonesia's Sumatra; 1 Died of Shock

A strong quake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on early Wednesday, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor at a depth of 22 kilometer (13.7 miles) struck Indonesia at around 07.30 am (00:30 GMT) at epicenter. The strong quake killed one man and terrified other residents to flee from their homes and buildings.

Jul 25, 2012

Petrol Price Hiked: Mamata Demands Roll Back

In the backdrop of rising international oil rates, the oil marketing companies have announced up to Rs 0.90 paise per litre hike in petrol prices, with immediate effect from Monday mid-night.

Jul 24, 2012

Assam Riots Turn Ugly: 21 Killed, Thousands Abandon Homes; Shoot-at-sight Order Issued

Following a series of unrelenting community clashes and violence, the Assam police has issued shoot-at-sight order and even deployed Para regiment forces on standby across the riot-hit Kokrajhar district.

Jul 24, 2012

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Stage Set For Pranab Mukherjee to Assume President Of India Office

The stage is set for President-elect Pranab Mukherjee, who will be sworn-in as the 13th President of India in a special ceremony at the Parliament on July 25, Wednesday.

Jul 23, 2012

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Captain Lakshmi Sahgal Dies Aged 98, Vice-President, CPI(M) Condoles Death

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, a noted woman freedom fighter and senior member of CPI(M), passed away at the age of 98 on Monday in a private hospital in Kanpur.

Jul 23, 2012

Indian Presidential Election Results 2012: Pranab First Bengali to Head Rashtrapati Bhavan

UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee has won the President's post at an overwhelming majority against his rival former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma. Pranab has been elected as the 13th president of India and he is the first Bengali leader to take over the business at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jul 22, 2012

Outlook Pulls Time Magazine Stunt, Brands Obama 'The Underachiever': India Goes Tit-for-Tat?

Popular weekly Outlook India launched an all-out attack on US, with its latest edition brandishing President Barack Obama on its cover calling him "The Underachiever". The magazine's point-blank move was in direct response to Time magazine's recent wisecrack at Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was labeled with the same tag by the US-based publication a week earlier.

Jul 20, 2012

Samsung Launches Chelsea FC Youth Football Camp in US

Samsung Electronics has launched the U.S. leg of the Samsung - Chelsea FC Youth Football Camp with an aim to encourage children aged 9 to 13 to pursue their dreams and nurture athletic talent.

Jul 19, 2012

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Katy Perry, Amitabh Bachchan Accused of 'Indecency' During IPL Opening Ceremony

The Madras High Court on Wednesday served a legal notice to BCCI and nearly a dozen celebrities, including Bollywood's superstar Amitabh Bachchan, based on a "public interest" complaint of an advocate, the Press Trust of India has reported.