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Ganga flowing close to danger mark, govt on high alert
The water level in the Ganga in Kanpur is flowing a mere 46-cm below the danger mark, prompting the district administration to issue a high alert for the villages situated on the banks of the river, officials said.
Bodh Gaya blasts: Bihar govt bans small gas cylinders
Bihar government has banned the sale and use of small gas cylinders following evidence of their use in the serial blasts at Bodh Gaya.
Politics in Jharkhand since 2009 Assembly elections
Following is the chronology of events after the last assembly polls in Jharkhand held in 2009. 2009 Dec 23: 2nd Assembly polls throw fractured mandate Dec 25: JMM chief Shibu Soren stakes claim Dec 27: Governor invites Soren to form govt Dec 30: Soren swo...
Manchester United close in on Ezequiel Garay
Manchester United are lining up a 15 million pounds bid for Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay.
UP considering invoking NSA on rape accused
Faced with public outrage at growing incidents of crime against women, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said it was considering slapping the National Security Act (NSA) on those attacking and assaulting women.
I am more of a blogger now than a political activist, says Advani
LK Advani said this in response to a comment which alleged the BJP leader is finding himself left in the middle of a stream by his party.
Shameful that Narendra Modi is justifying the riots: CPI(M)
The CPI(M) on Friday lambasted Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for "justifying and trivialising" the 2002 riots, saying he was not ready even now to express regrets for it. "It is utterly shameful that he is justifying the genocide and using inapprop...
Malala Yousafzai, who dared Taliban, says Mahatma Gandhi inspires her
Malala said she will pursue non-violence to achieve her goal to improve the lives of people through education.
UP Assembly Speaker meets NIC team, seeks computerisation of proceedings
In a first step to computerise proceedings of Uttar Pradesh Assembly and make question hour online, the Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey on Friday met a delegation of National Informatics Centre and sought suggestions from them for the purpose.
'Hindu nationalist' is an oxymoron: Khurshid on Modi's remarks
Khurshid said, 'Religion has no identity. Nation has an identity. Nationalism falls in a different category than religion.'
Shiva Thapa gives credit to coach, support staff
Shiva, in the 56kg category, defeated local favourite Obada Alkabeh in the final on a split decision of 2-1 after fighting out a tactically superior bout.
Mumbai: Heavy rains throw life out of gear for the second day
Mumbai suburban railway was in disarray with tracks on the Western, Central and Harbour lines submerged in water.
Siddaramaiah focuses on Bangalore as part of 'revised' state budget
The government would also provide Wi-Fi services to the public on MG Road and Brigade Road.
8 out of 10 to Ferrari so far: Fernando Alonso
Alonso, who hinted that Ferrari need to improve the speed of their car, is currently second in the Drivers' Championship.
Mumbai: Heavy rains lead to water logging
The local trains on western and central line are running late by 15 minutes.
Farhan gave me his handkerchief as I sat crying: Milkha Singh
Milkha Singh said that he found it emotionally overwhelming to watch his childhood and life unfold on the big screen.