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Goa govt approves 'Beach Shack Policy', debars foreigners from working at restaurants
Goa Government on Wednesday approved the Beach Shack Policy debarring foreigners from managing or working at these restaurants on beaches, and also extending the renewal period of licences from one to three years.
India asks Myanmar to set up joint border working group
India has asked Myanmar to set up a Joint Border Working Group (JBWG) to address the issue of demarcation of border between the two countries in the backdrop of attempt by Myanmar Army to construct a defence post near an undemarcated border pillar.
TN: PETA objects to Forest Dept's plan of capturing 3 wild elephants
An animal rights organisation has opposed the Tamil Nadu Forest Department's plan to capture and train three wild elephants of a herd at Mudhumalai Tiger Reserve.
Just bought a new Android phone? 10 free apps that you must install
There is a lot beyond the social networking, image editing and communication apps that can not only improve your productivity but also simplify your lives.
Hamid Karzai condemns killing of 12 civilians by Taliban
President Hamid Karzai has condemned the killing of 12 Afghan civilians including five aid workers in two separate attacks as he concluded talks in Pakistan aimed at fostering peace.
Gold at all-time high of Rs 34,500 per 10 grams on weak rupee
Continuing its rising streak, gold prices climbed to cross Rs 34,000 per 10 gram level for the first time ever in futures trade on Wednesday as rupee tumbled to hit an all-time low of Rs 68.75 amid a firming trend overseas.
Banga Beats win but Hotshots top IBL standings
The Hotshots are the table toppers with 17 points and will play third placed Pune Pistons, on 16 points, in the first semi-final.
India ranks 2nd in seeking user info from Facebook, demands data on 4,144 users
Government agents in 74 countries demanded information on about 38,000 Facebook users in the first half of this year.
US, allies prepare for probable military strike on Syria
The United States and its allies geared up on Tuesday for a probable military strike against Syria that could come within days and would be the most aggressive action by Western powers in the Middle Eastern nation's two-and-a-half-year civil war.
Mystery woman leaves seven-month-old abducted child at a hospital
The seven-month-old child, who was abducted from Deen Dayal Updadhayay hospital a week ago, was recovered today from Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Delhi. According to the police, a woman, who is suspected to be the one who abducted the boy on last Wednesday,...
Top army officers review operational preparedness along LoC
The spokesman said the army commander praised them for exercising a very high degree of control over the internal security situation.
Two stage artists arrested for snatching mobile phones and purses of women
Two stage artistes were arrested for snatching mobile phones and purses of women in Delhi, police said on Tuesday.
Italy: Lover's Facebook posts lead to mafia boss's arrest
At the time of his arrest, Di Nardo was carrying 2,000 euros in cash and a couple of tickets for a fashionable local discotheque.
Modest start for Switzerland's first drive-in 'sex boxes'
Greeted by a press pack rather than prostitutes, the first customer to roll up to Switzerland's sex drive-in on opening night took one lap of the facility before making a hasty exit.
No doubt Syria used chemical weapons, says White House
The White House made clear that the objective of a response from the US is not to change regime in the troubled country.
AIBA bans Indian boxers post World Championships
The International Boxing Federation has decided to extend the Indian federation's suspension to its boxers and coaches.