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25 die as Express rams goods train
Over 100 injured in pre-dawn tragedy at Penukonda railway station..
DRDOs environmental test chamber goes live
BANGALORE: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will throw open a state-of-the-art facility on the Centre for ..
Chennai: Destruction of coral reefs raises tsunami fears
Zoological Survey of India director K Venkatraman said destruction of coral reefs makes the city vulnerable to tsunami.
Egyptians to pick President for the first time
The army, whose senior ranks also have extensive commercial interests, insists it does not want to hang onto power.
'UPA on shaky footing as it bows to dictates of allies'
It is now clear that the government is on the backfoot. There is a crisis of confidence, the BJP said.
UPA highlights achievements in developing urban India
The government also said it had sanctioned 15, 260 modern buses in 61 cities under JNNURM.
Child protection act also guards dignity during trial
In cases of heinous sexual offences against children, the new legislation shifts the burden of proof on the accused.
UK expert to study slum tourism in India
The growing phenomenon of rich tourists visiting slums in Mumbai and elsewhere for entertainment is the subject of a new study.
Naval war room leak case: CBI seeks US lawyer's help
CBI sources said the agency is trying to decipher the money trail involved in the defence deals in which Verma is said to have given kick-backs to Army officials.
Can PA Sangma's bid for President succeed?
While Sonia Gandhi has snubbed Sangma and BJP has not revealed its cards, the BJD and AIADMK are vying for Sangma.
Koevermans set to be new India football coach
Koevermans is all set to take over as the chief coach of the Indian football team for a two-year term.
UDF partners not enthused by VS moves
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the political moves of V S Achuthanandan born out of the intense factionalism in the CPM are keenly wa..
World's tallest tower, the Tokyo Skytree, opens
Skytree is recognised by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 meters.
Malayalam university to be inaugurated on Nov 1
TIRUR: If things go as planned by the State Government, the proposed Malayalam University will be inaugurated on the Keralappirav..
Fix charge for water meters: Minister
BANGALORE: BWSSB, Urban Development, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister S Sureshkumar on Monday directed the BWSSB..
Good show by district schools
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Students of various schools in the district came out with flying colours when the results of the CBSE Class X ..