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Muslim outfit slams Akhilesh governmennt for forced eviction of riot victims
Alleging that the riot victims are being forcefully evicted from relief camps, a Muslim organisation on Saturday said that the Akhilesh Yadav government's track record of treating the victims was no better than of Narendra Modi government in Gujarat.
Why is UPSC partial to English, asks Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday questioned the importance given to English in examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), as opposed to Indian languages.
Shah Rukh Khan to Arshad Warsi: 5 under-performing Bollywood detectives
Sanjay Dutt played a detective in 2011 film 'Chatur Singh Two Star' in which his character was called James Armani.
High winds, waves and tides lash Britain's coast
High winds, waves and tides lashed the western coasts of Britain and France on Friday, flooding seaside towns and low-lying areas.
Lava Iris 405+ with 4-inch display, 5MP camera launched at Rs 6,999
Available in two colours - black and white, the Lava Iris 405+ has a 4-inch super LCD WVGA display.
Rafael Nadal sets up Gael Monfils clash in Qatar Open final
World number one Nadal will face Monfils in the final of the Qatar Open after surviving a tough test against Peter Gojowczyk on Friday.
Pakistan to shut missions in Chile, Ireland
Pakistan is shutting its missions in Chile and Ireland and will initiate a "rationalisation" of big missions to cut costs.
Modi would be dangerous for Congress, not for country, says Raman Singh
Defending Narendra Modi after the Prime Minister's broadside, Chief Minister Raman Singh said here on Friday that the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate was dangerous for Congress, not for the country.
Security to US Embassy based on threat perception, says Salman Khurshid
A day after India stepped up security for the US Embassy and other American institutions in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said the decision was not based on "reciprocity but on threat perception".
Post re-introduction drive, Panna reclaims its tiger populace
After the successful tiger re-introduction programme in Madhya Pradesh, Panna Reserve that lost all its big cats to poaching four years ago, now boasts of having 23 tigers in its wild.
Petition filed against Pervez Musharraf's possible exit from Pakistan
A petition seeking to restrain hospitalised former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf from travelling abroad for treatment was filed in a court in Islamabad on Friday by the son of a slain cleric of the radical Lal Masjid.
Vijay Bahuguna among 59 MLAs yet to disclose property details
Over 50 MLAs in the 70-member Uttarakhand Assembly, including Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna and Leader of Opposition Ajay Bhatt, have not disclosed their assets to the Vidhan Sabha secretariat since January 2012.
BlackBerry and singer Alicia Keys to cut ties
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was hired as a "global creative director" for the struggling smartphone maker.
PM likely to do a press conference every month till elections: Sources
Manmohan Singh addressed the media on Friday in New Delhi over UPA tenure.
Class XI girl hangs herself from ceiling in Laxman Vihar colony
A Class XI student allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her house in Laxman Vihar colony in Muzaffarnagar, the police said on Friday.
Snapshot: Aryan Khan spotted with father Shah Rukh at the Mumbai aiport
The young Aryan Khan was spotted at the Mumbai airport with father Shah Rukh and his sister Suhana.
