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Congress Lashes Out at Modi over 'Secularism' Remark

The Congress lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) meet in Pune accused the Congress of using secularism to hide its failures.

Jul 15, 2013

Ban RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal, Says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is dissapointed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress for politicising the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year and demanded that organisations like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal be banned in the country.

Jul 15, 2013

Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan's Films Inspire Chinese Trio to Intrude into India

Three Chinese Muslims who intruded into India through the Sino-India border last month have claimed that the films of Bollwood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan inspired them to enter the country.

Jul 15, 2013

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23 Thrill Seekers Injured at Spain's San Fermin Festival

Dozens of bull-runners were trampled upon as they got trapped at the entrance gate to a bull ring in the Spanish city of Pamplona on Saturday.

Jul 14, 2013

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Malaysian Sex Blogger Couple Stirs up Controversy, Posts Offensive Ramadan Photo on Facebook

A Malaysian sex blogging duo has created a major scandal without even dropping off their clothes. The duo hurt Muslim sentiments by posing with a pork dish on the eve of the holy fasting month Ramadan and wishing festive greeetings.

Jul 14, 2013

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India to End Telegram Service on 14 July [INFOGRAPHIC]

The harbinger of news that prevailed for generations will cease to exist today. The last telegram will be dispatched on Sunday, 14 July 2013.

Jul 14, 2013

Vatican Ambassador's Insensitive 'Allah' Comment Sparks Outrage, Muslim NGOs Demand Archbishop's Removal

Vatican City ambassador to Malaysia Archbishop Joseph Marino's controversial support for the use of word 'Allah' amongst Christians has created a religious furor with Malay Muslim groups demanding immediate apology or ouster of the diplomat.

Jul 14, 2013

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Crimes Against Women in UP: Brutalised, Raped and Tongues Mutilated

Crimes against women have escalated in India, despite the government employing stricter laws for their security. In just one week, four incidents of sexual crimes were reported in Uttar Pradesh, according to statistics provided by the National Records Crime Bureau (NRCB).

Jul 14, 2013

Ottavio Quattrocchi Dies of Heart Attack, Signals Closure in Bofors Scam

Italian businessman, Ottavio Quattrocchi, the accused in the Bofors scandal, died of heart attack in Milan. He was 74.

Jul 13, 2013

Indonesian Police Accuse Malaysian Firm for Deadly Haze, Firm Denies Wrongdoing

Indonesian police authorities has blamed one of Malaysia's biggest palm-oil planters PT Adei Plantations, a unit of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) of illegal fire which caused hazardous haze and engulfed parts of Southeast Asia in smog last month.

Jul 13, 2013

Indian Teen Conferred First UN Education Award on Malala Day

United Nations bestowed young Razia Sultan, 15, with the United Nations' Special Envoy for Global Education's Youth Courage Award for Education on Friday for her efforts at promoting education and eradicating bonded child labour.

Jul 13, 2013

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President's Rule in Jharkhand Revoked; Hemant Soren Sworn in as New Chief Minister

Hemant Soren, the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party was sworn in as the new chief minister of Jharkhand on Saturday at Raj Bhawan, ending nearly six months of President's rule in the state.

Jul 13, 2013

France Train Accident: Intercity Express Crashes into Crowded Station; 6 Dead, Over 100 Injured [PHOTOS]

France's holiday spirits were literally crashed when a local intercity express carrying 385 passengers first derailed and then went on to crash into Bretigny-sur-Orge station in south of Paris on Friday evening.

Jul 13, 2013

India-China Border Issue: Troops in Face-to-Face Situation During PLA Incursion, Say Officials

The incursion of Chinese troops in the Chumar sector in Ladakh last month created an alarming "face-to-face situation" between the troops of the two countries, said official sources on Thursday.

Jul 12, 2013

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Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

The catholic country of Ireland has finally passed the controversial abortion law amidst sharp resistance. The law allows the process in limited cases where a life is in danger.

Jul 12, 2013

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Congress Lashes Out at Modi over 'Secularism' Remark

Ban RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal, Says Mayawati

Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan's Films Inspire Chinese Trio to Intrude into India

23 Thrill Seekers Injured at Spain's San Fermin Festival

Malaysian Sex Blogger Couple Stirs up Controversy, Posts Offensive Ramadan Photo on Facebook

India to End Telegram Service on 14 July [INFOGRAPHIC]

Vatican Ambassador's Insensitive 'Allah' Comment Sparks Outrage, Muslim NGOs Demand Archbishop's Removal

Crimes Against Women in UP: Brutalised, Raped and Tongues Mutilated

Ottavio Quattrocchi Dies of Heart Attack, Signals Closure in Bofors Scam

Indonesian Police Accuse Malaysian Firm for Deadly Haze, Firm Denies Wrongdoing

Indian Teen Conferred First UN Education Award on Malala Day

President's Rule in Jharkhand Revoked; Hemant Soren Sworn in as New Chief Minister

France Train Accident: Intercity Express Crashes into Crowded Station; 6 Dead, Over 100 Injured [PHOTOS]

India-China Border Issue: Troops in Face-to-Face Situation During PLA Incursion, Say Officials

Catholic Ireland Legalises Abortion Amid Strong Opposition

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]