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.

When asked if Rahul Gandhi would visit Uttarakhand, Tewari said the party did not believe in scoring 'cheap brownie points'.

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here on Tuesday granted bail to Pawan Kumar Dhoot, an accused in the cash-for-vote scandal during the 2012 Rajya Sabha poll in Jharkhand that was countermanded.

The vigilance department on Tuesday arrested a panchayat secretary on graft charge from Bihar's West Champaran district, an official said.

In February 2010, India had inked the deal to acquire 12 three-engine AW-101 helicopters from AgustaWestland for VVIP use.

Dikshit had on Sunday said people should cut use of power if they cannot afford high electricity tariff.

Audi launched a new version of super sports car R8 in India, priced between Rs 1.35 crore and Rs 1.74 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Shaneel Jain of Rhode Island was sentenced on Friday by US District Judge Robert Chatigny in Hartford to six months of imprisonment.

NASA released its 'Why the World Didn't End Yesterday' video on December 12 instead of December 22.

Pakistan said that Railway Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour's remarks were his personal views.

Prices of vegetables are likely to go up in the city with the lorry strike that started on Sunday midnight.

If TMC withdraws its 19 MPs, UPA's strength will fall to 254, but the support of the BSP and RJD could save the government.

More and more youth from South India prefer a job in the armed forces over a corporate career, according to Lt Gen S S Jog, commandant of Officer Training Academy (OTA).

Shiv Kapur landed two eagles in his opening round of three-under 67 while his team-mate Chowrasia carded a one-under 69.

JNTU has declared results for B.Tech examination results for 2012.