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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

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

Full Text of President's Speech on Independence Day Eve

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed displeasure over the way legislatures behave in the parliament and rampant corruption in his speech to the nation on the eve of 67th Independence Day. Here is complete text of President's address to the nation.

Aug 15, 2013

Indian Independence Day 2013 Live Streaming Information: YouTube to Broadcast Celebrations

People from around the world can watch the 67th Indian Independence Day celebrations and Prime Minister's address to the nation in the national capital, Delhi live online on Thursday. The live streaming will start from 6:25 am IST on Thursday (15 August) and one can watch it online.

Aug 15, 2013

Perseid Meteor Shower 2013: Stargazers Capture Stunning Images of Shooting Stars [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Thousands of sky watchers and amateur photographers have caught on camera the annual Perseid meteor shower or shooting stars that were on its peak on 11-12 August across the world.

Aug 14, 2013

Malaysian Resort Owner Detained for Allowing Buddhists in Muslim Prayer Room, Faces Demolition Threat

A major religious controversy hounded the Muslim-dominated country of Malaysia, when reports emerged of a Johor area resort allowing Buddhist worshippers to use the Muslim prayer room or 'surau'.

Aug 14, 2013

INS Sindhurakshak Explosion: Defence Minister Confirms Death of Sailors

AK Antony confirmed the death of sailors on board the INS Sindhurakshak which exploded in a military dock in Mumbai early Wednesday.

Aug 14, 2013

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

Breaking Religious Barriers: Muslims Escort Hindu Baraat Amid Communal Clashes in J&K

In a touching incident, Muslims in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir helped a Hindu doctor get married amid the recent clashes between the two communities.

Aug 13, 2013

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

India-Pakistan Border Tension: Will Ceasefire Violations Lead to War?

A war-like situation has developed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch after repeated ceasefire violation by Pakistani army last week led to heavy cross-firing between the troops in the border.

Aug 12, 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