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London Olympics 2012: No Athletes Immune to Doping Tests

A special team of anti-doping scientists will be working round the clock in testing over 60,000 urine and blood samples of all participants of the London Olympics 2012 event.

Jul 29, 2012

London Olympics 2012 Gets Its First Gold Medal Winner and First Athlete to Fail Doping Test

While Chinese shooter Yi Siling emerged has the first gold medal winner in the London 2012 Olympic Games, Albanian weightlifter Hysen Pulaku becomes the first athlete to fail the doping test and to be ejected from the mega-sporting event.

Jul 28, 2012

Assam Riots: People Defy Shoot-on-Sight Order; Death Toll Climbs to 36

Assam riots have turned from bad to worst with the rioters defying police's "shoot-at-sight" order, leading to loss of more lives and wounding many people. The death toll due to clashes between Bodo tribespeople and Muslim settlers in Assam has climbed to 36.

Jul 25, 2012

6.4-Magnitude Quake Struck Indonesia's Sumatra; 1 Died of Shock

A strong quake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on early Wednesday, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor at a depth of 22 kilometer (13.7 miles) struck Indonesia at around 07.30 am (00:30 GMT) at epicenter. The strong quake killed one man and terrified other residents to flee from their homes and buildings.

Jul 25, 2012

Air India Makes Emergency Landing in Pakistan; Back-Up Plane to Arrive Shortly

An Air India plane bound to New Delhi made an emergency landing at an airport in Pakistan following some technical difficulties on Monday morning.

Jul 9, 2012

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LeT Planned to Strike Nashik Police Academy, Says 26/11 Handler Jundal

Since his arrest on June 21 this year, alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has shed light on the people, groups and conspiracies involved in terror trainings and the attacks against India.

Jul 3, 2012

Northeast Floods: At least 77 Dead in Assam; 75,000 Homeless in Meghalaya

In what might be called as the worst flood disaster this past decade, at least 77 people are reportedly dead after continuous rains and landslides hit the north-eastern state of Assam.

Jul 2, 2012

Pakistan Does a U-Turn; Clarifies It's Surjeet Not Sarabjit to be Released

In a shocking twist, Pakistan officials have denied releasing Sarabjit Singh, dashing all hopes held by the Indian prisoner's family who were anticipating the alleged spy's release.

Jun 27, 2012

Will Samsung Galaxy S3 Explosion Report Help Apple iPhone 5?

Samsung Galaxy S3 is the buzzword in the tech world at the moment with reviewers giving rave reviews but the latest report of explosion could affect its sales and give an edge to the much-anticipated Apple iPhone 5.

Jun 23, 2012

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Explodes, Says Report; Investigation On

In what could cause a big blow to the sales of Samsung Electronics around the world, a consumer from Ireland claimed that the much-hyped smartphone Galaxy S3 exploded in his car. Samsung Galaxy S3 was launched in May 2012. The Korean electronic giant said that it is investigating on the reports.

Jun 22, 2012

Kabul Hotel Siege: Fierce Gun Battle Between Afghan Security Forces And Taliban Militants Ends

The 12-hour long fierce gun battle between the Taliban militants and the Afghan security forces on a popular lakeside resort on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, ended Friday, leaving at least 13 dead, according to officials.

Jun 22, 2012

World's Largest Optical Telescope In The Offing; ESO Gives Green Signal

The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Council gave a final green signal to the giant project of building world's largest optical telescope on Monday.

Jun 14, 2012

Iraq Serial Bomb Blast: 70 Killed, Over 200 Injured; Suspects Sunni Insurgents

Serial bomb blast rocked several cities across Iraq, killing at least 70 people and injuring over 200 on Wednesday. The attacks apparently targeting the Shi'ite pilgrims, is one of the deadliest days since the United States withdrew its troops in December.

Jun 13, 2012

LinkedIn In Damage Control Mode: Know All About Password Hacking

The aftermath of the theft of over 150 million LinkedIn users worldwide.

Jun 10, 2012

US Defence Secretary in India: Leon Panetta To Meet AK Antony, Likely To Discuss on China and Afghanistan

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Indian Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday to discuss on the strategic and military relationship between the two nations. Panetta is likely to discuss the situation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and also about China's growing military assertiveness

Jun 6, 2012

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