Karuna Chandwani

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Massive Flooding in Russia's Far East, Govt Begins Evacuation Operations

Heavy floods have inundated several region in Russia's Far East due to the incessant rains this season, forcing the government to evacuate 200,000 people as water levels continue to rise in local reservoirs.

Aug 19, 2013

LoC Tensions: More Than 250 Ceasefire Violations by Pakistani Army in 5 Years

There have been more than 250 ceasefire violations by the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 till August this year. During these incidents nine Indian military Jawans have lost their lives.

Aug 18, 2013

Will Govt Relinquish Gold Investment with Rising Consumer Demand?

Despite an import duty hike and gold prices climbing an eight-month high on Saturday at ₹31,000 per 10 grams at the domestic bullion market, there still remains a strong consumer appetite in India for gold.

Aug 18, 2013

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) website for Mumbai was hacked

Pakistani Hacker Leaves Warning Message on MTNL Website

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) website for Mumbai, official websites of Pune Traffic Police and local NGO Janwani were hacked on 14 August by a Pakistani hacker, who was operating from Australia.

Aug 17, 2013

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India Breaks Silence on Egypt Violence, Calls for Dialogue

Finally breaking silence on the nationwide bloodshed in Egypt that has left at least 525 dead and thousands injured, India has asked all sides to stop violence and engage in dialogue.

Aug 17, 2013

BJP Hits Back at Khurshid's 'Frog' Remark on Narendra Modi, Calls Him 'Cockroach'

The war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress has boiled down to calling each other's party leaders with names of animals and insects. On Friday, BJP retaliated to External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's 'frog remark' for Narendra Modi by calling him a 'cockroach'.

Aug 17, 2013

INS Sindhurakshak Factbox: Bodies Recovered Sent for DNA Testing

Four bodies from the INS Sindhurakshak submarine, which exploded on 14 August, were recovered on Friday after two days of rescue efforts by the Indian navy diving teams.

Aug 16, 2013

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit New Zealand's South island on Friday. No casualties have been reported yet and the quake did little damage in the city of Wellington.

Aug 16, 2013

Communal Clash in West Delhi; 1,000 Police Officials Deployed

A communal clash broke out in Tilak Nagar area of West Delhi on Thursday, leaving nineteen people injured. Three of them had gunshot wounds but police denied claims of firing at the crowds.

Aug 16, 2013

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Andhra Pilgrims Suffer amid Indefinite Strike by State Buses

Due to the indefinite strike by trade unions in Andhra Pradesh, devotees en route to Lord Venkateswara shrine in Tirumala were affected for the first time in decades.

Aug 13, 2013

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Telangana Issue: Govt Employees Hold State-wide Protests; Chidambaram Assures Bifurcation

Over four lakh government employees in Andhra Pradesh have stepped out of their offices and begun an indefinite strike on the streets of Rayalaseema and coastal regions of the state on Tuesday.

Aug 13, 2013

Google Launches $2 Million Hunt for Technically-Sound NGOs

On the eve of India's Independence Day, Google is launching a $2 million worth challenge in India for non-profit organisations to share ideas on how they would use technology innovatively to improve the lives of people.

Aug 13, 2013

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

After accepting resignation of Home Minister Sajjad Kichloo, Omar launched an attack on Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Arun Jaitley for raking up the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Aug 12, 2013

Omar Abdullah Accepts J&K Home Minister Kichloo's Resignation

Jammu and Kashmir Home Minister Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo has taken responsibility for the communal violence that has gripped Kishtwar district since Friday. State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accepted his resignation on Monday.

Aug 12, 2013

Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Ceasefire as Cross-Border Firing Continues

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The latest attack is said to be the fifth instance of violation by the troops in the last 48 hours.

Aug 12, 2013

JD (U) Issues Notice to Bihar Ministers, Warns Party Members Not to Talk on Sensitive National Issues

Reacting strongly to the controversial remarks made by party men, Janata Dal (United) issued showcause notice to two of its ministers from Bihar on Sunday. The notice termed their statements as 'against the policy, ethics and norms of the party'.

Aug 11, 2013

Arun Jaitley's Detention: Narendra Modi Calls J&K Government Move 'Undemocratic'

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi called Jammu and Kashmir government undemocratic for detaining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley and other political leaders at Jammu airport on Sunday.

Aug 11, 2013

Top Issues Narendra Modi May Address at Hyderabad Youth Rally: Telangana to Incursions

Anti-bifurcation protests across Andhra Pradesh are not likely to deter the BJP election campaign Chief Narendra Modi to address a massive youth conclave in Hyderabad, where organisers expect over one lakh people to welcome the Gujarat Chief Minister.

Aug 11, 2013

Bill Gates Slams Google, Says Healthcare is More Important than Project Loon in Low-Income Countries

Microsoft Founder Bill Gates slammed Google's initiative to provide internet connectivity in developing countries through its Project Loon.

Aug 10, 2013

Kishtwar Clashes FactBox: 2 Dead, Over 60 Injured

The communal clashes that hit Jammu and Kashmir state on Friday left two dead and more than 60 people injured.

Aug 10, 2013

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Articles by Karuna Chandwani

Massive Flooding in Russia's Far East, Govt Begins Evacuation Operations

LoC Tensions: More Than 250 Ceasefire Violations by Pakistani Army in 5 Years

Will Govt Relinquish Gold Investment with Rising Consumer Demand?

Pakistani Hacker Leaves Warning Message on MTNL Website

India Breaks Silence on Egypt Violence, Calls for Dialogue

BJP Hits Back at Khurshid's 'Frog' Remark on Narendra Modi, Calls Him 'Cockroach'

INS Sindhurakshak Factbox: Bodies Recovered Sent for DNA Testing

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

Communal Clash in West Delhi; 1,000 Police Officials Deployed

Andhra Pilgrims Suffer amid Indefinite Strike by State Buses

Telangana Issue: Govt Employees Hold State-wide Protests; Chidambaram Assures Bifurcation

Google Launches $2 Million Hunt for Technically-Sound NGOs

Kishtwar Clashes: Omar Calls BJP Leaders 'Hypocrites'

Omar Abdullah Accepts J&K Home Minister Kichloo's Resignation

Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Ceasefire as Cross-Border Firing Continues

JD (U) Issues Notice to Bihar Ministers, Warns Party Members Not to Talk on Sensitive National Issues

Arun Jaitley's Detention: Narendra Modi Calls J&K Government Move 'Undemocratic'

Top Issues Narendra Modi May Address at Hyderabad Youth Rally: Telangana to Incursions

Bill Gates Slams Google, Says Healthcare is More Important than Project Loon in Low-Income Countries

Kishtwar Clashes FactBox: 2 Dead, Over 60 Injured

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'