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22 kids taken ill after Health dept officials administer deworming medicines
Twenty two children took ill at a Jhansi village after they were administered a deworming medicine under the Aasheervad Child Health Guarantee Scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government.
2-year-old boy dies after serving as parents' best man
Logan Stevenson was born with a rare genetic disorder, Fanconi anaemia that often leads to cancer.
US Consulate in Milan evacuated after bomb threat
An officer in Italy's anti-terrorism squad said the threat letter carried a symbol frequently used in the past by Italian anarchists.
Strong Firestone finish lifts Martin Kaymer for Oak Hill
Kaymer tied for ninth at Firestone, where he recovered from a poor opening round of four-over 74 with scores of 67, 69 and 66.
Supreme Court's approval sufficient to probe corrupt officials: CBI
The CBI on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it did not require the government's sanction for a corruption probe against public servants in court-monitored cases but the government disagreed with this.
Union Minister bats for strict laws to ensure safety of tourists
Union Minister EMS Natchiappan on Tuesday said that laws should be made stricter to ensure safe and secure environment for visitors in the country. "For ages India has been attracting tourists with its ancient monuments, knowledge treasury scenic beauty a...
MP CM, wife record statements in defamation case against Ajay Singh
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife Sadhna on Tuesday recorded their statements before a court in connection with the defamation case filed by the duo against Leader of the Opposition in state Assembly, Ajay Singh, for harming...
BKS to hold massive rally at Delhi's Ramlila Grounds in September
The RSS-affiliated farmers' body, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), will organise a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Grounds on September 12 to push for five major demands, a BKS leader said.
JD(U) alleges 'collusion' between Lalu and Modi
JD(U) on Tuesday alleged "collusion" between Lalu Prasad and Narendra Modi and said due to their growing closeness, the RJD President was helping the latter in collecting iron from Bihar for construction of an iron statue of Sardar Patel, a pet project of...
Monsoon begins to recede in MP
After witnessing excess downpour, monsoons have now slowed down in Madhya Pradesh with only 2.6 mm of rainfall registered in the state . So far, 807.3 mm rainfall has been recorded across MP, which is 498 mm or 62 percent more than normal.
SC agrees to examine drug pricing policy framed by government
The bench pulled up the Centre for dilly dallying on the issue of price fixation for the last 10 years.
Krrish 3: I wanted to do Vivek's role, says Hrithik Roshan
Roshan feels that Hollywood films like 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man 3' have raised the bar for superhero movies.
Kerala: Kochi airport shut down due to heavy rains
Army units and National Disaster Relief Force personnel are involved in relief and rescue efforts.
Egypt's Brotherhood rejects appeal to 'swallow reality'
The Muslim Brotherhood on Monday rejected pleas from international envoys to "swallow the reality" that Mohamed Morsi will not return as Egypt's president.
Two MP policemen get life term for murdering a woman singer
A local court in Hoshangabad district has awarded life imprisonment to two policemen for murdering a woman singer in April 2010. Additional Sessions Judge Yogendra Shukla in recent verdict held Abhay Ahirwar and Pintoo Regar, posted in Raisen district at...