India
Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: CWC to meet amid divergent views
Amid divergent views in the Congress on whether party vice president Rahul Gandhi should be projected as the prime ministerial candidate, the apex Congress Working Committee (CWC) will be meeting on Thursday.
American Hustle: Will Jennifer Lawrence be able to impress the Indian audience?
'American Hustle' is a story about two con-artists who set up stings to catch corrupt politicians.
DJB scam: CBI raids 21 places in Delhi-NCR; files 5 FIRs
The scam pertains to the supply of cheap cheap items of motor pumps, gear boxes and machinery for sewage treatment plants at inflated rates.
Four alleged auto-lifters active in Delhi-NCR arrested
Four persons have been arrested in Ghaziabad for their alleged involvement in several vehicle thefts in Delhi-NCR, police said on Thursday.
Shivaraj Kumar injured on the sets of 'Aryan'
Shivaraj Kumar is currently among one of the most bankable actors in the Kannada film industry.
3 killed as Chhapra Mathura Express train rams into a truck in Chaubepur
Three persons were killed at an unmanned railway crossing in Chaubepur when a container truck in which they were travelling was hit by a train, police said on Thursday.
Twitter users slam the new Censor Board CEO for his remarks on Bollywood
The newly appointed CEO of the Central Board is concerned about the vulgar and violent content in films.
NSA malware spies on 100,000 computers around the world, including in India
"If it had been any other country doing this kind of thing, the US would have come down on them like a ton of bricks with punitive sanctions."
Barack Obama likely to approve surveillance changes: officials
In a highly anticipated speech on Friday, Obama is also expected to announce broader oversight of the process that helps determine which foreign leaders the US government monitors.
New Zealand beat Argentina to enter Hockey World League Final semis
New Zealand defeated Argentina in sudden death after both the teams were locked at 1-1 in regulation time followed by deadlock in penalty shoot-out.
Djokovic, Serena keep it quick to beat the heat
Tournament favourites Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams raced into the third round of the Australian Open and out of the heat on Wednesday.
Why Google is buying high-tech thermostat maker Nest Labs for $3.2 bn
Google could meld some of the Nest devices with existing Google services in an effort to make people's lives easier.
Media problems led to retirement thoughts: Li Na
Her relationship with certain members of the Chinese media, though, is slightly more contentious - and last year may have contributed to her contemplating retirement.
My government is duty bound to fulfil all promises made: Kejriwal
"It has not even been 10 days since the government was formed, I know it is taking time to fulfil poll promises," Kejriwal said.
Wrestlers leave for US tourney sans Sushil; Yogeshwar doubtful
Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil and London Games bronze medallist Yogeshwar will not be a part of the touring squad for the training-cum-competition programme.
Australia swelters as heat wave continues, temperature rises 50 degree Celsius
Several parts of Australia are experiencing sweltering heat with mercury rising close to 50 degree Celsius in parts of South-eastern part of the country. Victoria, South Australia and southern New South Wales over recent days have witnessed high temperatu...