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Bush makes surprise visit to Kabul
US President George W. Bush makes surprise visit to Afghanistan on way to India. This was his first visit since US-led forces toppled the Taliban regime in 2001.
Point of dispute: Where it breeds?
Even as US and India take baby-steps towards forging a strategic partnership, India's fast-breeder nuclear reactor becomes a crucial point of difference.
Football World Cup countdown begins
Germany has topped the medals' table at the Winter Olympics, but the attention will now switch to the 64-match, soccer tournament.
'Execution memo' at Saddam trial
Saddam Hussein's trial resumed after a gap of one month. Iraqi prosecutors submitted to the court trying Saddam what they said was an execution order signed by him.
Indian lifter tests positive for drug
Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Shailaja was found to be positive following a random testing conducted by WADA officials.
Veterans back in hockey team
Ace defender Dilip Tirkey, who is yet to recover from an ankle injury, and young custodian Adrian D'Souza have not been included.
Left sees nothing right in Budget
Left allies on Tuesday joined the Opposition in slamming the 2006-07 Union Budget, saying it was "anti-people and pro-rich."
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PC hikes defence allocation by 7.2 pc
Finance Minister P Chidambaram rolled out the Union Budget on Tuesday and hiked the defence spending by 7.2 per cent to Rs 89,000 crore ($19.8 bn).
March protests death of French Jew
Tens of thousands of demonstrators joined in a protest against racism marching through Paris to show their disgust at the torture and killing of a Jew.
SC slams media trial in Jessica case
The Supreme Court has refused to put on hold the appointment of Sunder Lal Bhayana as the High Court judge.
Highlights of Economic Survey, 2005-06
Here are some of the highlights of Economic Survey 2005-06
Markets end higher ahead of Budget
The markets ended higher ahead of the Union Budget on Tuesday amid gains in technology, banking, capital goods and some auto, FMCG and metal stocks. The Sensex closed up over 80 points.
Delhi-Mumbai local calls to ring soon
MTNL is gearing up to start its own STD network and it plans to offer Delhi-Mumbai STD call rates as 'local' once the NLD network is started.
Aussies beat Indian eves in ODI
India struggled from the start as Fitzpatrick's three-wicket opening burst left India reeling at 19 for four.