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Serial Blasts Hit Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar, Centre Confirms Terror Attack

A series of eight blasts rocked the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodhgaya, Bihar, on Sunday morning, injuring two people.

Jul 7, 2013

Actress Shalu Menon Arrested for Link with Kerala Solar Scam Accused

Popular television actress and dancer Shalu Menon was arrested on Friday for her alleged links with two accused in the solar panel scam that rocked Kerala last month.

Jul 6, 2013

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Telecom Commission Proposes 100% FDI in Telecom

The Indian Telecom Commission on Tuesday has approved the finance ministry's proposal to increase the ceiling on foreign direct investment (FDI) to 100 percent from 74 percent in the telecom sector.

Jul 3, 2013

Why Would Edward Snowden Seek Asylum in 21 Countries Including India?

Edward Snowden, the American fugitive responsible for leaking information about controversial intelligence surveillance by US security agencies, has filed a petition seeking asylum in 21 countries including India, even as Washington is doing whatever it takes to get the whistleblower extradited on espionage charges.

Jul 2, 2013

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Croatia Joins EU, Turkey Awaits Decision

After two decades of fighting itself free from Yugoslavia, Croatia joined the European Union at midnight on 1 July.

Jul 1, 2013

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10,000 Dead in Uttarakhand Floods? Assembly Speaker Kunjwal Makes Shocking Claim

Uttarakhand state assembly speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal made a shocking claim on Saturday that more than 10,000 people could have been killed in the flash floods.

Jun 30, 2013

India to Build Community Colleges, Signs Education Pacts with US

India is gearing to upgrade its education system with four new pacts with the US, including institute tie-ups and adapting 200 US-style community colleges in the country.

Jun 26, 2013

Indian Version of GPS: ISRO to Launch First Navigational Satellite on 1 July

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has scheduled the launch of the country's first dedicated Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-1A (IRNSS-1A) for 1 July.

Jun 26, 2013

Giant Panda Gives Birth to Twins in China [VIDEO]

A giant panda has given birth to twins in Sichuan Province of Southwest China. The birth of the panda twins has been claimed as the first of its kind to have happened this year.

Jun 25, 2013

Political Divorce: Narendra Modi vs Nitish Kumar Strengthening Congress?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar thanked the Congress for supporting his government during the trust vote on Wednesday, even as he said one must not look too much into it. But his growing closeness to the Congress in the last few months has raised many eyebrows.

Jun 20, 2013

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Ratan Tata Becomes Chief Advisor to AirAsia India

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has successfully brought Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus Tata Group, on the airline's India board as chief advisor. The airline that promises to be all about 'low-fares' is set to touch Indian skyline by the end of this year.

Jun 17, 2013

160-Year-Old Telegram Service Closure Triggers Protest from BSNL Employees

BSNL employees union slams the shut-down of telegram service in India. They urge the DoT to reconsider the end of the 160 year old communication service as it is still used in parts of rural India.

Jun 15, 2013

Chhattisgarh Maoist Attack: Veteran Congress Leader VC Shukla Dies in Gurgaon Hospital

Veteran congress leader VC Shukla, who was critically injured in the deadly attack by Maoists last month, died in a Gurgaon hospital on Tuesday.

Jun 11, 2013

After 6 Decades 'Extinct' Hula Painted Frog Found Alive in Israel, Reclassified as 'Living Fossil'

Israel's Hula painted frog, a species which was declared extinct in 1996, has been rediscovered and declared as a "living fossil."

Jun 5, 2013

World No Tobacco Day 2013: 6 Million Die Every Year from Tobacco Use, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day 2013 on Friday with the theme "ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship", highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and the need to advocate policies that will reduce its consumption.

May 31, 2013

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