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Saina Nehwal, Mary Kom Become ECI's National Icons to Promote Voters Participation

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had roped in Olympic medalists Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom as its new National Icons to enhance voters' participation in elections.

Dec 3, 2012

World AIDS Day: HIV Infections Drop by 50%, Says UNAIDS; 57% Decline in India [PHOTOS]

Today is World AIDS Day, and the good news is that the latest report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows more than 50% reduction in the rate of new HIV infections in 25 low- and middle-income countries, more than half in Africa, the region most affected by HIV.

Dec 1, 2012

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Tata Motors Shuts Down Jamshedpur Plant for 3 Days Amid Sluggish Demand

Tata Motors, the country's major automobile company has halted the production of vehicles for three days in its Jamshedpur commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing plant owing to the slow moving demand.

Nov 30, 2012

India, Sweden Sign Social Security Agreement To Improve Employment Opportunities

India and Sweden on Monday signed a social security agreement, which would help improve employment opportunities for citizens of both nations.

Nov 27, 2012

Bal Thackeray: Why PCI Chief Markandey Katju Won't Pay Tribute To The Late Shiv Sena Chief

Love him or hate him, one cannot ignore the influence and power that Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray had over society. His demise on Saturday plunged the state of Maharashtra into mourning and sent ripples across the country.

Nov 19, 2012

Big Bang Reforms: TMC to Stage Two-Day Protest Against Centre at Jantar Mantar

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) would hold a two-day demonstration at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday and Tuesday against the "big bang reforms" that the Centre introduced in September, IBN Live reported.

Nov 19, 2012

Pictures of Barack Obama's Victory Celebrations [PHOTOS]

It's celebration time for Barack Obama supporters as he is set for a second term as the president of the United States after being re-elected on Tuesday by defeating Republican rival Mitt Romney in a tight fight.

Nov 7, 2012

TDP Leader Yerran Naidu Killed in Car Accident

Telugu Desam party leader Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu died in a car accident early Friday in Andhra Pradesh.

Nov 2, 2012

Kejriwal Targets Ambani in Gas Pricing Scam; Cites ₹43,000 Crore in Benefits for RIL

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday went on the offensive again, this time charging Reliance Industries (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani for making corporate profit moves in the development of natural gas fields in Andhra Pradesh.

Nov 1, 2012

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh on Cyclone Alert; Heavy Rainfall Forecast

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone warning for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining South Andhra Pradesh coasts after deep depression swept over southwest Bay of Bengal.

Oct 30, 2012

Railway Fares Likely to be Hiked, says Pawan Kumar Bansal

Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Monday hinted a possibility of a hike in passenger fares, saying that the raise was in the interest of passenger safety and other necessities.

Oct 29, 2012

Five Union Ministers Resign Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle; Young Guns Get Chance

Four Cabinet Ministers and a Minister of State have resigned ahead of the Union Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday and young guns from the party are expected to be given more responsibility.

Oct 27, 2012

Foreign Minister SM Krishna Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle: Reports

External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has reportedly resigned on Friday ahead of the Union Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday.

Oct 26, 2012

Lisa Ray Marries Boyfriend Jason Dehni [PHOTO]

Right after Bollywood's star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor tied the knot last week, another actress Lisa Ray got hitched to her banking executive boyfriend Jason Dehni.

Oct 24, 2012

Virbhadra Singh Shakes Fist at Media over IT Evasion Allegations

Irked by the allegations of forging income tax records, Himachal Pradesh Congress unit chief Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday threatened media personnel who sought his reaction to the latest set of charges by the BJP.