India
Bhutanese driver abducted at gunpoint in Assam
The driver was going towards Bhutan in the vehicle bearing a Bhutan registration number when the group of armed miscreants intercepted him.
Andy Murray up for match against Serena Williams
Murray says he would fancy a match against 16-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams.
No name from BCCI for Khel Ratna award
The BCCI this year hasn't forwarded any name for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Time to make country 'Congress-free': Rajnath Singh
Terming the UPA government as a "failure" on all fronts during its nine year rule, BJP president Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked all opposition parties to make the country "Congress-free". "Congress-led UPA has proved a failure on all fronts be it economi...
Eight Maoist guerrillas killed in encounter with security forces
Eight Maoist guerrillas were shot dead by the security forces on Thursday in an encounter in the forests of Latehar district of Jharkhand. Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar said five Maoist cadre were killed in the gun battle when they opened fire o...
British Open winner to get USD1.45 million
The 2013 British Open champion will receive 945,000 pounds, an increase on last year of 45,000 pounds.
India keen on Google's Internet balloon project
India is among the countries interested in the balloon project, which is expected to ensure Internet access to areas not covered by the global network.
2-year-old 'smarter' than Obama, Cameron; youngest ever to join IQ club Mensa
A two-year-old toddler in UK has become the youngest ever member of the genius club Mensa, after he scored an incredible 141 on an IQ test.
SCCI bandh over death of rice merchant remains peaceful
Around 100 bandh supporters including the functionaries of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry were rounded up as a dawn to dusk Jamshedpur bandh called by SCCI remained peaceful on Thursday.
Nvidia delays new game device, discovers mechanical issue in the device
Nvidia said it had discovered a "mechanical issue" in the Shield multimedia device, which lets users play Android and PC games using either the built-in screen or on their TVs.
Mongolia: Elbegdorj Tsakhia wins presidential election
Elbegdorj Tsakhia took 50.22 per cent of the vote, with Baterdene Badmaanyambuu of the main opposition Mongolian People's Party receiving 41.48 per cent.
Richa Chadda was approached for 'B.A. Pass' before Shilpa Shukla
'B.A. Pass' is an erotic human drama, also featuring Shadab Kamal in the lead.
Pope Francis names commission to reform Vatican bank
In bold move, Pope names commission to reform Vatican bank
Meet Sergiy Stakhovsky - the man who tamed Roger Federer
Since 2003, no one had managed to eject Federer before the QF at Wimbledon. On Wednesday, the world finally met a man who did.
Djokovic aims to get in the zone for journeyman danger
The Serb faces American world number 156 Bobby Reynolds on Centre Court today.
ATM skimming case: Police to seek information from Bulgaria
Letter rogatory is a formal request to authorities in a foreign country for some type of judicial assistance.