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Russia denies involvement in protecting Snowden, says no clue about his whereabouts
Russia said on Tuesday it would not accept any blame over former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden's efforts to evade prosecution in the United States, and rejected accusations by Washington as "groundless and unacceptable".
Mandela still critical, family prays for his well being
Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital in Pretoria on June 8 for the third time this year, with a recurring lung infection.
15 bodies found floating in Ganga in different parts of UP
At least 15 bodies were found floating in Ganga in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr and Bijnore, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Efforts on to restore honour of dead in Kedarnath even as rescue operations continue
The IAF, Army and Uttarakhand administration on Tuesday launched a massive operation to send logistics like firewood and fuel for conducting last rites of those killed in the worst-hit Kedarnath Valley.
Uttarakhand floods: IAF aircraft play a pivotal role in rescue mission
IAF's C-130J Super Hercules, Avro, AN-32 and Mi 17IV/Mi 17 V5 helicopters have been deployed in Uttarakhand.
Sonakshi Sinha to match steps with Prabhudeva again
Sonakshi Sinha has teamed up with Prabhudeva again for a dance number in upcoming film 'Rambo Rajkumar'.
'I AM LEGEND' author Richard Matheson dies at 87
Richard Matheson, the prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer whose "I Am Legend" and "The Shrinking Man" were transformed into films, has died. He was 87.
Afghan forces put down attack on Presidential palace
The defense ministry and the Ariana Hotel, the US Central Intelligence Agency's Afghan station, were also targeted by the Taliban.
US Vice President Joe Biden to visit India in July
In India, US Vice President Joe Biden will discuss a full range of bilateral, regional and global issues.
BSP slams Akhilesh govt over increasing crime rate in UP
Opposition BSP on Monday attacked the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh on the law and order front, saying crime rate witnesses an increase whenever SP comes to power. "Crime rate in state increases whenever Samajwadi Party comes to power," said Sat...
Obama meets Indian-American business leaders on immigration
Addressing a small group of nine top American CEOs, Barack Obama said that immigration reform would be a boost to the American economic recovery.
Task force approves oil refinery's new location near Pachpadra
A state-level team on Monday approved a new location for setting up of oil refinery and petro-chemical complex near Pachpadra in Barmer district of Rajasthan, a senior official said.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reaches 2nd round at Wimbledon
Tsonga eased into the second round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-3 win over David Goffin of Belgium.
Nelson Mandela still in critical condition, says Jacob Zuma
South Africa's president on Monday said a critically ill Nelson Mandela was "asleep" when he visited the 94-year-old in a hospital, and he urged the country to pray for Mandela, describing him as the "father of democracy" who made extraordinary sacrifices...
John McEnroe memoir scheduled for 2014
The 54-year-old McEnroe wrote a previous memoir, the best-selling "You Cannot Be Serious."
Force India keen to improve show at home race
In 2012 and 2011, the team returned empty handed and it was in 2010 that Adrian Sutil had finished eighth to earn four points.