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Samsung Galaxy S4 Release in India Nears: Top Websites Taking Pre-Orders

With the release date of the Galaxy S4 smartphone coming nearer, several online shopping websites have started taking pre-orders in India.

Apr 4, 2013

Odisha Dowry Harassment Case: Ex-MLA Raghunath Mohanty Arrested

Former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife were arrested from West Bengal 15 days after daughter-in-law filed a dowry harassment complaint against his family, said police.

Mar 30, 2013

Most Bizarre Scenes on Good Friday: Devotees Nailed to the Cross [PHOTOS]

Good Friday, which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that took place more than 2000 years ago, is being observed by various Christian denominations around the world. The faithful avoid all luxuries on the day in remembrance of the sufferings their saviour went through during the last hours of his earthly life. But in what could be seen as something bizarre, some Christians in northern Philippines observe the day literally by being nailed on the cross.

Mar 29, 2013

10 Maoists Killed in Gun Battle with TPC, Say Jharkhand Police

A fierce gun battle between the banned CPI (Maoists) and Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) in Jharkhand's Chatra district claimed 10 lives. All the rebels killed in the clash were from the Maoists group, according to police.

Mar 28, 2013

DCP Sanjay Banerjee 'Accidentally' Shot Himself, Claims Wife

The wife of late Maharashtra ATS DCP Sanjay Banerjee claimed that her husband "accidentally" shot himself.

Mar 28, 2013

Holi 2013 in Pictures: India Celebrates Festival of Colours [PHOTOS]

India on Wednesday celebrated Holi, a Hindu festival which marks the beginning of spring, with 'gulal'.

Mar 27, 2013

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Indian Railways to Run Special 'Holi' Trains till 31 March [Complete List]

Indian Railways has announced that it will run special holiday trains for the festival of Holi till March 31.

Mar 26, 2013

Maharashtra ATS DCP Who Shot Himself was Unpaid for 8 Months

The family of the Maharashtra ATS DCP who shot himself at a restaurant on Saturday was not paid his salary for eight months.

Mar 25, 2013

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Saudi Arabia to Ban Skype, WhatsApp

A month after imposing a censorship on Twitter, the ultra conservative gulf kingdom Saudi Arabia has threatened to ban instant messaging applications like Skype and WhatsApp citing failure to control them as the reason.

Mar 25, 2013

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Earth Hour 2013: World Landmarks Switch Off Lights [STUNNING PHOTOS]

Earth Hour 2013 was observed worldwide on Saturday (23 March) to show support for the planet and to raise awareness about conservation of energy.

Mar 24, 2013

Earth Hour 2013: Millions to Turn Off Lights to Campaign Against Climate Change [VIDEO]

Earth Hour 2013 will be observed across the globe today (23 March), in a bid to campaign against climate change.

Mar 23, 2013

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Millions of Dead Prawns Wash Ashore in Chile [PHOTOS]

Investigators are baffled over the sight of millions of small prawns that washed up on a beach in Chile.

Mar 23, 2013

Holi 2013: Spectacular Images of Lathmar Holi Celebrated in Mathura, Vrindavan [PHOTOS]

The festival of colours has started in India from 22 March with "Lathmar Holi". Hundreds of people from across the country gathered at Barsana, a small village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, to play Lathmar Holi.

Mar 22, 2013

Financial Bill: Union Budget 2013-14 Approved in Rajya Sabha without Debate

With the house set for a month-long break from Saturday, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) approved Finance Minister P.Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013-14 without debate on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2013

German Rape Case: Bitti Mohanty Brought to Kannur; What Happens Now?

Kerala police on Monday brought rape convict Bitti Mohanty to Kannur after his identity was verified with Rajasthan police, reported Press Trust of India.

Mar 19, 2013