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West Bengal: 7 killed in bomb blast near Jalpaiguri
The police are investigating as to whether it was a terror attack or if explosives on the bike went off accidentally.
Hong Kong confirms first death from H7N9 bird flu
An 80-year-old man infected with the H7N9 bird flu virus has died in Hong Kong, the government said on Thursday, in the first such death in the city after the virus surfaced in early December.
19-yr-old sets record for fastest Antarctic to South Pole trek
A 19-year-old student in UK has set a new world record for the fastest journey from the coast of Antarctica to the south pole, after completing the arduous trek in just 18 days.
Businessman's son kidnapped, killed by 3 boys for ransom of Rs 20 lakh
A 14-year-old son of a city-based businessman was allegedly kidnapped and killed by three youths known to him for ransom of Rs 20 lakh in Sawarupnagar area, police said.
UN resolution addresses Indian concerns in South Sudan violence
India's strong concerns over the security and mandate of its peacekeepers in South Sudan found support from several UN Security Council members who unanimously passed a resolution that directly addresses the situation faced by Indian soldiers in the strif...
Gold steady, but set for biggest annual loss in three decades
Gold was little changed on Thursday in thin year-end trade, but looked set to post its biggest annual loss in more than three decades as rallying equities and optimism about a global economic recovery dented its safe-haven appeal.
Parents no longer interested in gifting kids high-tech gizmos
Puzzles, action figures, stuffed toys, construction sets and vehicles are now among the items most preferred by parents for their kids.
Christmas day blasts kills 37 in Baghdad
Terrorists in Iraq targeted Christians in three separate Christmas Day bombings in Baghdad, killing at least 37 people, officials said on Wednesday.
Tom Cruise no longer a part of 'The Magnificent Seven'
The film spawned three sequels and was turned into a TV adaptation for CBS series in 1998-2000.
Interesting facts about Google you probably didn't know
Back in 1999, Excite was a bigger force in the online world. Sergery and Larry were willing to sell their Google project for under $1 million, but Excite wasn't interested.
Nitish Kumar exchanges greetings with principals of Patna missionary schools on Christmas
Midnight services in Churches heralded the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas that was celebrated with gaiety in Bihar on Wednesday.
Jairam Ramesh to meet Sushil Kumar Shinde today over increasing House strength
Advocating an increase in the strength of Jharkhand Assembly, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said he would meet Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday to request him on this matter.
Won't keep mum if made target of political witch-hunt: Congress
Amid indications from AAP that it may pursue alleged instances of corruption during Sheila Dikshit's 15-year tenure in Delhi, Congress on Wednesday said it will not keep mum if the government which is to be led by Arvind Kejriwal resorts to any political...
Prosecution wing to report to CBI director, his word final in investigations
The government has placed the agency's legal wing, which used to report to Law Ministry, under the command of the CBI Director.
Rajasthan walk away with 1st innings lead against Tamil Nadu
As expected, Rajasthan easily took the first innings lead against Tamil Nadu as their Ranji Trophy Group B match ended in a tame draw, here on Wednesday.
CPM urges release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
CPI(M) on Wednesday asked the Centre to take urgent steps to secure the release of 210 Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody and initiate talks with Colombo on the problems being faced by "fishermen of both the countries".
