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Govt committed to Muslim welfare: Pranab
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that Muslim communities required vigorous governmental action.
Cong wants to finish my career: Mulayam
Mulayam has accused Congress leaders of framing him and his family in the disproportionate-asset case.
Ketchup Brigadier back in the Army
The Army has reduced the punishment of Suresh S Rao, the Brigadier who was found guilty of faking encounters.
10 detained, questioned in MP's death
JMM leader Sunil Mahato was murdered by suspected Maoists on Holi while he was watching a football game.
Diabetes, depression raise risk of death
A combination of heart disease, diabetes, and depression can raise a person’s risk of death, says study.
Jnanpith Award for Kashmiri poet
Kashmiri poet and critic Rehman Raahi has been selected for this year's prestigious Jnanpith Award.
Thousands flee fighting in Lanka
Thousands of civilians are fleeing Tamil Tiger-held territory in Lanka as troops and rebels battle with artillery and mortar bombs.
Cops question Khaleda Zia's son
Investigators questioned the son of former PM Khaleda Zia in an extortion case, a day after he was arrested over corruption allegations.
Smoking boosts risk of tuberculosis
Smoking appears to be a risk factor for tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease, says study.
US lawmaker flays Bush for slashing aid
A key Democratic lawmaker criticised the Bush administration for reducing the US aid to India by $50 million.
IAEA approves tech aid cuts to Iran
The IAEA formally approved cuts in its technical cooperation programme with Iran in compliance with a UN Security Council resolution.
5 guilty of burning Anne Frank's book
A German court convicted five men for throwing a copy of Anne Frank's "Diary" into a bonfire at a community party organised by neo-Nazis.
Q goes underground once again
Italian businessman, Ottavio Quattrocchi has checked out of Sheraton hotel to an undisclosed location.
Ailing Geelani given fresh passport
Syed Ali Geelani was issued a fresh passport following PM's intervention to enable him to go abroad for medical treatment.
Inflation larger social issue, says FM
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said that rising inflation is a larger social issue and it can be tackled in the long run.
US approves more troops for Iraq
The Pentagon has approved a request for an extra 2,200 military police to help deal with an anticipated increase in detainees in Iraq.