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Centre to assist farmers in flood-hit Uttarakhand under MNREGA
Rural Development Ministry will provide all assistance to farmers in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand for restoration of their ponds and clearing fields. The assurance was given by Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to his Cabinet colleague and Water Resou...
First Mi-17 sortie in Kedarnath; drops funeral articles, evacuates few people
Landing its first big helicopter in the difficult Kedarnath area, the IAF on Tuesday not only dropped logistics for funeral of the dead in the area but also picked few mortal souls. The aviators have also developed a roller-skates pulley mechanism to drop...
Taliban attack in Kabul throws peace talks into further doubt
Taliban militants attacked key buildings near Afghanistan's presidential palace and the U.S. CIA headquarters in Kabul, a brazen assault that could derail attempts for peace talks to end 12 years of war.
Williams may leave Swansea for Arsenal
Ashley Williams has reportedly desired to end his tenure at Swansea City and preferred Arsenal as his destination.
Di Resta hopes to be third time lucky at Silverstone
The Force India driver heads into this weekend's British GP believing that his home race owes him a good result.
Teenager killed after being hit by a car, driver nabbed
A teenager was killed after being hit by a car, triggering angry protests by locals who torched the vehicle in Lucknow's Ashiyana area, police said on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand floods: Army, IAF, ITBP personnel emerge as heroes
Operation Rahat by the IAF in Uttarakhand is the biggest rescue mission launched by it in its history.
Microsoft to bring 'Age of Empires' game to Apple, Android phones
Microsoft will offer its popular "Age of Empires" game for Apple;s iPhone and other smartphones through a tie-up with Japan's KLab Inc.
Amitabh Bachchan regrets not being in films like 'Raanjhanaa'
Bachchan says he feels jealous whenever he watches wonderful films like 'Raanjhanaa', which he is not part of.
Sensex ends 88 points up; Bharti Airtel, ONGC surge
The National Stock Exchange index Nifty rose by 18.85 points or 0.34 per cent to close at 5,609.10.
Real close in on Ancelotti and Isco, says president Perez
President Perez said PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti and Malaga midfielder Isco are under the radar of Real Madrid.
Explosions near Presidential Palace in Kabul, Taliban claims responsibility
The Taliban say they have hit one of the most secure areas of the Afghan capital with a suicide attack.
Hewitt beats Wawrinka to advance at Wimbledon
Hewitt defeated Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 on Monday for his first win in a Grand Slam tournament this year.
Wimbledon shocker No. 1: Rafael Nadal knocked out in straight sets
Steve Darcis, the 135th ranked from Belgium, stunned the two-time champion 7-6 (4), 7-6 (8), 6-4.
Italians will come after us, says Spain coach Del Bosque
Del Bosque used the word "revenge" several times to describe Italy's attitude going into Thursday's semi-final match.
US tells India Headley opposed to further questioning
However, India may be allowed to question Headley's accomplice Tahawwur Hussain Rana who helped recce the 26/11 targets.
