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'Madras Cafe' Critics Review Roundup: Worth Watching Spy Thriller

Bollywood's upcoming release this week is a spy thriller "Madras Café" which features John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri in lead roles. The story of the film, which is helmed by Shoojit Sircar of "Vicky Donor" fame, revolves around the Sri Lankan civil war.

Aug 23, 2013

Malaysia: 40 Indonesian Illegal Labourers Feared Dead after Boat Capsizes

In an untoward incident, more than 40 Indonesian nationals working as illegal labourers on way to their native place have reportedly gone missing after their boat drowned near Malaysia's Johor state on Thursday night.

Aug 3, 2013

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Massive Smoke Forces Malaysia to Seek Emergency Steps Before Pollution Index Reaches 500

Malaysian Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said on Saturday that the National Security Council will proclaim emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) of any area in the country was found above 500.

Jun 30, 2013

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Uttarakhand Floods: Rahul Gandhi to Make Aerial Survey as IAF Operations Continue; Survivor Gives Grim Account

As rescue operations in Uttarakhand continue to face hurdles in the face of rough weather, Congress VP Rahul Gandhi's arrangements to the flood-ravaged state is being made.

Jun 24, 2013

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North India Floods: 1,000 Feared Dead and 80,000 Evacuated; Bad Weather Impairs Air Operations

Rescue operations in the flood ravaged state of Uttarakhand have slowed down due to lower visibility and heavy rains in Kedarnath town.

Jun 23, 2013

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North India Floods: Death Toll Climbs to 550, 33000 Rescued; Over 32,000 Still Stranded

The Government of Uttarakhand has announced the official death toll of the North India floods at 550 as 40 more bodies were fished out of the Ganges in Haridwar on Friday.

Jun 22, 2013

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Syria's Swelling Conflict And US' Reluctant Involvement: How Long Before International Community Takes Decisive Action?

Even when it is not clear on the nature of 'support' the United States will render to the long battered Syrian rebel forces, the fact that the much-awaited support from the most important member of the international community will be available, at least in theory and speeches, comes with many impounding questions.

Jun 16, 2013

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Afghan Militants Launch Suicide Attack on Kabul International Airport

Heavily armed Afghan insurgents launched a suicide attack on a NATO airbase inside Kabul's international airport and seized two nearby buildings after dawn on Monday.

Jun 10, 2013

India to Scrap Italian Helicopter Deal if CBI Probe Reveals Malpractice: Defence Minister

The government on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into a ₹4000 crore helicopter deal after Italian defence company Finmeccanica's chief executive Giuseppe Orsi was arrested for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure the 2010 sale.

Feb 13, 2013

Cyclone Nilam: Bodies of 3 Missing Sailors Found

The bodies of three sailors, who were reported missing from the MT Pratibha Cauvery ship post its hit by cyclone Nilam, were recovered on Friday.

Nov 2, 2012

Indian Air Force Requests Delhi, Ghaziabad Residents to Ensure Safe Air Space

Indian Air Force has written a note requesting residents in Delhi, Ghaziabad, and neighbouring cities to cooperate with the pilots in conducting rehearsals for the air display show on Oct 8.

Oct 1, 2012

CM Tarun Gogoi Visits Japan as Assam Flood Situation Worsens

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has earned the wrath of people by touring abroad, while major portion of his state is flooded due to the overflowing of the Brahmaputra river.

Sep 26, 2012

Two Indian Air Force Choppers Collide: Six Personnel Killed

Two helicopters, believed to be from the Air Force, collided mid-air in Jamnagar in Gujarat on Thursday afternoon.

Aug 30, 2012

Assamese Return to Mud-Filled Homes After Flood Water Recedes [PHOTOS]

Floodwaters in India's remote north-east state of Assam began receding on Tuesday, thus allowing thousands of hungry and worn out villagers to return to their mud-filled homes from the relief camps. The monsoon floods that hit Assam over the last week is perhaps the worst disaster to have struck the state in the past decade. Nearly half a million people, who were misplaced from their homes, sought refuge in camps set up in government buildings. At least 95 people were reportedly killed while ...

Jul 4, 2012

Mantralaya Fire Claims 5 Lives; CM to Convene Special Cabinet Meeting

At least five people were reported to have died and several others injured in the fire that broke out at the Mumbai Mantralaya Thursday afternoon.

Jun 22, 2012

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