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200 stranded pilgrims flown in IAF choppers to safe places
With a slight improvement in the weather on Tuesday, two IAF choppers ferried about 200 stranded pilgrims from the high altitude Kedarnath shrine to Fata helipad in Rudraprayag district.
National cycling coach dies in road accident
Former India cyclist and current national coach Ruma Chatterjee died in a road accident in the wee hours Tuesday.
IAF gets its first American strategic C-17 Globemaster aircraft
The C-17 will boost the IAF's long haul capability and will gradually replace the Russian Il-76.
Only Hindutva can transform country: Mohan Bhagwat
Backing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's elevation in the BJP, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that the Hindutva was the only way to bring about change in the country.
Ordinary India eye miracle against Australia in FIH WL quarters
India need nothing short of a miracle to secure a direct berth in next year's hockey WC as they take on formidable Australia in the quarterfinals.
Couple having premarital sex can be termed husband, wife: Madras HC
The court ruled that if a couple of right legal age indulges in sex, then it will be considered as a valid marriage.
We haven't talked about Kaka, says Corinthians director
Brazilian club Corinthians have shredded off talks regarding Real Madrid mid-fielder Ricardo Kaka.
Nitish thanks PM for calling him a secular leader
"What the PM has said is right. I thank him for that. There is no hidden message in that," the Bihar CM said.
Modi heads poll panel due to his presentation skills, says MP BJP leader
Defending Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, former Union Minister and BJP MP Sumitra Mahajan on Monday said that Modi has been appointed as the party's campaign committee chairman, due to his ability to present the party's achievement in an "excellent...
Police officer loses control over SUV, kills five persons
The policeman was heading towards Pune with his family when he lost control over the wheel and hit four pedestrians.
Gareth Bale applies to trademark goal celebration
Bale is attempting to cash in on his new-found fame by filing an application to trademark his goal celebration, a heart-shaped hand gesture.
May rejoin the NDA if LK Advani returns at the helm of the BJP: JD(U)
"We had fought 2009 elections projecting Advani as our PM candidate," said the JD(U) chief, whose party broke the alliance with BJP on Sunday.
30 die as incessant rains trigger flashfloods
Flashfloods in river Ganga and its tributaries, triggered by incessant rains, on Monday left a trail of death and devastation across Uttarakhand killing 30 people, injuring 19 and damaging over 160 buildings.
13-year-old boy electrocuted to death in Kavinagar
A minor boy was electrocuted to death on Monday in Kavinagar area of the district, police said. The 13-year-old boy, identified as Shaheed, was playing in a park near his relative's house, when he came in contact with a live wire hanging from an electric...
Paes dreams of featuring in his 7th Olympics in 2016
Paes, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, is considered one of the greatest tennis players in the world with 13 Grand Slam doubles titles.
Will be happy to see Rahul Gandhi step into my shoes, says PM
Describing Rahul Gandhi as a 'natural leader', Prime Minsiter Manmohan Singh said, 'I hope he will lead the UPA.'
