India
Efimova stuns Pedersen to win 200m breast-stroke gold
There was a surprise in the final of the women's 200m breast-stroke in the World Swimming Championships as Efimova took the gold medal ahead of world record holder, Pedersen.
Four beat woman during panchayat for not confessing to robbery
A woman, accused of stealing cash and jewellery in Ambheta Chand village, was on Friday allegedly beaten up during panchayat when she refused to confess to the crime.
Two groups from different communities clash over loudspeaker volume
The incident happened when people from two communities gathered at their religious places located in the same area to offer prayers.
Ailing Roger Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters
Federer, who recently said he was experiencing back trouble, did not give a reason for his withdrawal.
Cash-for-vote: Charge sheet filed against former mayor Rama Khalkho
The charge sheet against former Ranchi Mayor Rama Khalkho in the 'cash-for-vote' case that surfaced two days before the April 9 mayoral elections here was filed in a special court on Friday.
Silvio Berlusconi conviction leaves Italian government hanging
A ruling by Italy's Supreme Court upholding a tax fraud conviction against former premier and centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi has left the fate of the country's fragile ruling coalition resting in the balance.
Two arrested for murdering a 16-year-old boy over playing cricket
Police said that besides the accused duo, three others were also involved in the victim's killing and were already apprehended.
SP MP violates party line, pitches for Bundelkhand
Taking a line different from its party which is opposed to creation of smaller states, a ruling Samajwadi Party MP on Thursday supported a separate Bundelkhand state and said he would raise the issue in the coming monsoon session of Parliament.
UP govt exempts Bhaag Milkha Bhaag from entertainment tax
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday decided to exempt Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed Milkha Singh biopic "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" and a children's film from entertainment tax for a limited period.
Ivanovic tops Cibulkova at Southern California
Ana Ivanovic advanced to the second round by beating defending champion Dominika Cibulkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
28 schools flooded as rains wreak havoc in Bhagalpur
Premises of four dozen schools in Bihar's Bhagalpur district has been inundated with flood water disrupting classes of over 15,000 students, official sources said on Thursday.
Chennai Express: Is Shah Rukh going the Salman way?
SRK's choice of films has been degenerating over the years.
Nine Turkish athletes suspended for banned drug use
The IAAF said Wednesday that six of the athletes are women, including two teenagers
CISF to guard Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya
Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, which was rocked by multiple blasts, will be provided security by CISF, the first shrine to be guarded by the paramilitary force.
Dividing Andhra is an electoral gambit by Cong: Dr Parakala Prabhakar
Dr Parakala Prabhakar, founder-secretary of Visalandhra Mahasabha, on the end of united Andhra.
Telangana created as TRS agreed to merge with Cong: Kalyani Shankar
Is Telangana in the best interest of India?
