India
Uttarakhand: IAF braves bad weather, says rescue choppers won't stop
The Indian Air Force has said that air evacuation has not stopped despite bad weather in the Harsil-Dharasu axis in Uttarakhand.
Sectarian clashes among Sunnis, Shiites at its worst in Sidon; 12 soldiers killed, 50 injured
Lebanon's military forces battling followers of a hard-line Sunni Muslim cleric closed in Monday on the mosque where they are taking cover in a southern coastal city, the national news agency said. It said a total of 12 soldiers had been killed since figh...
Indian Coast Guard rescues fishing boat looted, abandoned by Somali pirates
In the third successful life saving mission undertaken by it this month, Indian Coast Guard on Monday rescued 16 Iranian and Pakistani crew of a fishing boat, abducted and later left stranded by Somali pirates about 250 nautical miles off Lakshadweep Isla...
Shops closed in Udhagamandalam as Pro-Eeelam Tamil outfits call for a bandh
Almost all shops and business downed their shutters on Monday in Gudalur and Pandalur, in response to the bandh call given by various Pro-Eeelam Tamil outfits to protest against the training being given to Sri Lankan military officials in nearby Wellingto...
Uttarakhand floods: After theft reports, suspect tourists and locals to be frisked
Authorities have decided to frisk suspect tourists and locals after reports of huge jewellery and cash theft from various areas of flood-ravaged Uttarakhand.
Saudi Arabia changes its working week to Sunday-Thursday
The surprise move was immediately welcomed by Saudi economists as giving the private sector an extra day of alignment with international businesses.
Egypt army steps in to demand political truce
There seemed no direct threat to the president from an army which appears to accept its new constitutional role.
Edward Snowden betrayed America, says US NSA chief
Whistle-blower Edward Snowden "betrayed" America by leaking information about its secret surveillance programmes, US National Security Agency said on Sunday, as authorities sought cooperation from other countries where the former CIA operative attempts to...
155 people from MP rescued from rain affected areas of Uttarakhand
155 tourists and pilgrims belonging to Madhya Pradesh were rescued on Sunday from the rain affected areas of Uttarakhand.
Indonesian shuttler Tommy Sugiarto wins Singapore Open
Sugiarto rallied to beat Thailand's defending champion Boonsak Ponsana in the men's singles final to clinch the title.
Akhilesh slams Opposition, says laptops will help students excel
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the Opposition for accusing Samajwadi Party of failing to fulfil the promises made to people and said laptops being distributed by the state government will help students progress.
US leaker Edward Snowden flying to Caracas via Moscow: Media reports
Former US intelligence operative Edward Snowden will head to Caracas via Havana after he arrives in Moscow on Sunday, Russian media reported, quoting sources at Aeroflot airline.
BJP president Rajnath Singh arrives on two-day visit to Bihar
BJP president Rajnath Singh on Sunday arrived here in Patna on a two-day visit to bolster the party's preparations for the next general elections post the separation with NDA partner JD(U).
I don't have much of a personal life: Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh says that he sis either busy shooting or promoting his film, that he hardly gets time for himself.
Rajgarh: Two children drown in water pit
Two kids drowned in a pit filled with rain water near Khilchipur town in the district, police said on Sunday.
Uttarakhand floods: SP accuses Centre, state of lackadaisical attitude
Calling Uttarakhand disaster a national crisis, Samajwadi Party on Sunday said the lackadaisical attitude of the Centre and the state government is causing resentment among people.
