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Latest From Political Rumour Mills on Presidential Polls: Trade-off Between Congress & BJP?

Political rumour mills have been in complete overdrive about the Congress's Presidential choice as the ruling party has been maintaining a low-profile over its nominee. However, reports suggested that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is emerging as a strong frontrunner for the top post.

Jun 12, 2012

Meet India's Oldest Granny: 120-Year-Old Sowmi Akka [VIDEO]

The average life span of women in India is 72.61 years, according to CIA - The World Factbook (2011 estimates), but India's oldest grandmother, Sowmi Akka, is 120 years old and still looks fit and fine.

Jun 12, 2012

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U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue: Expected to Discuss Regional Issues on Pakistan

The third annual session of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue to be hosted by the State Department will be held on Wednesday in Washington D.C. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna will co-chair interagency delegations to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues.

Jun 12, 2012

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Sweltering Heat kills Birds: 12 Peacocks Found Dead in Hasanpur

At least 12 peacocks have died in Hasanpur village due to extreme heat stroke. Wildlife officials recovered three carcasses and their post-mortem confirmed that the birds have died due to scorching temperature.

Jun 12, 2012

Afghanistan: 80 Feared Dead After Earthquake Triggers Landslide

A landslide triggered by two earthquakes in northern Afghanistan buried mud homes in a mountain village and at least 80 people are feared dead, provincial officials said.

Jun 12, 2012

Top 10 World's Happiest Countries; India At No.91

The United States of America is perhaps the most powerful nation in the world but that doesn't make it the most prosperous country. According to Legatum Prosperity Index, an annual ranking developed by the Legatum Institute of 110 countries, Norway is the most prosperous country and Central African Republic is ranked last. India is ranked 91.

Jun 12, 2012

The Noose Tightens: HC Orders Notice to Swami Nityananda, Actress Ranjitha

More problems mount for self-styled godman Nityananda as the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered notice to him and others, following a petition filed by the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) alleging immoral activities at the Madurai Adheenam mutt.

Jun 12, 2012

US Exempts India And Six Other Countries From Sanctions For Reducing Iran Oil Imports; China Excluded From Waiver

United States has exempted seven nations, including India, from financial sanctions after these countries showed significant reduction in oil imports from Iran.

Jun 12, 2012

Nityananda Absconding, Karnataka CM Instructs Police to Arrest Him

In a dramatic development, Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Monday instructed the police officials to arrest self-proclaimed godman Nityananda over the recent attack on newspersons and his alleged sexual abuse of a foreign woman.

Jun 12, 2012

UP NRHM Scam: 20 Doctors Suspended; CBI to Begin New Investigation in the Scandal

The Uttar Pradesh government suspended 20 senior doctors for involvement in the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission scam, following the CBI report.

Jun 11, 2012

BEML Chief Suspended Over Tatra Case on CBI Recommendation

The Defence Ministry suspended Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) Chief V.R.S. Natarajan on Monday following recommendation by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Natarajan is currently facing probe by the CBI in connection with the Tatra case.

Jun 11, 2012

Delhi High Court Blast: Bollywood Actress Laila Khan's LeT Links Exposed?

In a shocking development, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials have indicated a possible terror link between missing Bollywood actress, Laila Khan, and banned Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Jun 11, 2012

Indo-Pak Talks on Siachen Begin; Stalemate Likely To Prevail

Indian and Pakistan officials have begun talks on the military stand-off on Siachen region at the Defence Ministry in the garrison city of Rawalpindi

Jun 11, 2012

Jaganmohan Reddy's Custody Extended; CBI Likely to Put Him on Narco Test

YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy's custody has been extended till June 25 ahead of the crucial by-polls in Andhra Pradesh on June 12.

Jun 11, 2012

Presidential Poll: No Names Finalised Yet, Says Congress

Congress has put an end to speculations that Pranab Mukherjee will be one of the front-runners for the President's post, saying that no names have been finalised yet

Jun 10, 2012

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Latest From Political Rumour Mills on Presidential Polls: Trade-off Between Congress & BJP?

Meet India's Oldest Granny: 120-Year-Old Sowmi Akka [VIDEO]

U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue: Expected to Discuss Regional Issues on Pakistan

Sweltering Heat kills Birds: 12 Peacocks Found Dead in Hasanpur

Afghanistan: 80 Feared Dead After Earthquake Triggers Landslide

Top 10 World's Happiest Countries; India At No.91

The Noose Tightens: HC Orders Notice to Swami Nityananda, Actress Ranjitha

US Exempts India And Six Other Countries From Sanctions For Reducing Iran Oil Imports; China Excluded From Waiver

Nityananda Absconding, Karnataka CM Instructs Police to Arrest Him

UP NRHM Scam: 20 Doctors Suspended; CBI to Begin New Investigation in the Scandal

BEML Chief Suspended Over Tatra Case on CBI Recommendation

Delhi High Court Blast: Bollywood Actress Laila Khan's LeT Links Exposed?

Indo-Pak Talks on Siachen Begin; Stalemate Likely To Prevail

Jaganmohan Reddy's Custody Extended; CBI Likely to Put Him on Narco Test

Presidential Poll: No Names Finalised Yet, Says Congress

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]