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Andhra Pradesh opens control rooms for Telugus stranded in Nepal
The control rooms have been opened in Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi and Andhra Pradesh secretariat.
Nepal earthquake: Eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy
The devastating quake of 8.3-magnitude on Richter scale that fateful day of January 15 had its epicentre at some 10 kms south of Mt Everest.
200 bodies retrieved from debris of Nepal's historic Dharhara tower
At least 200 bodies have been retrieved from the rubble so far, police said, adding that several people were still trapped under the debris.
Working to reach out to those affected by earthquake in India, Nepal, assures Modi; to hold high level meeting
The PMO later tweeted that Modi spoke to the chief ministers of Bihar and Sikkim.
US seeks clarification from India on Ford Foundation issue
The Ministry said it wanted to ensure that funds coming from Ford Foundation is utilised for "bonafide welfare activities without compromising on concerns of national interest and security".
Sri Lanka's main Tamil party denies links with LTTE
Tamil National Alliance has no allegiance to the LTTE as it is not in favour of terrorism, a senior leader of Sri Lanka's main Tamil party has said, rebutting allegations in this regard.
US Ambassador to India, visits Startup Village
During his interaction with young entrepreneurs and the Startup Village officials on Friday evening, Verma responded positively to their request for facilitating young entrepreneurs' visit to Silicon Valley in the US.
Modi's three-nation tour: Projecting a self-confident India
As Modi returns home after his long April 9-16 tour, the visit had several notable points.
US President Barack Obama praises Narendra Modi, calls him India's reformer-in-chief
In the profile titled 'India's reformer-in-chief', Obama has described Modi's life story "from poverty to Prime Minister".
Indian kills wife inside Dunkin Donuts restaurant in US
21-year-old Palak Bhadreskumar Patel was found beaten to death inside the restaurant kitchen in Maryland. Her husband Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel is the suspect, police said.
NASA offers Rs 11 lakh for 70 days of bed rest
The study is aimed at finding out ways to keep astronauts healthier and safer when they spend a long time in space.
Indians not allowed to fish in Lankan waters: Maithripala Sirisena
"We have not allowed fishing in our waters for the Indians. I have given clear instructions to navy to arrest boats or trawlers that violate our water limits," the Sri Lankan President said.
To stay or go? Indian nurses abroad weigh debts against danger
Lacking experience to work in a more prestigious location, Joy paid $2,000 to a recruitment agent to land a job in Yemen.
India strongly condemned outrageous terror attack in Kenya
"India strongly condemns barbaric terrorist attack on a university campus at Garissa in north-eastern Kenya," the External Affairs Ministry said.
Indian-American woman's sentencing sparks debate over laws
Purvi Patel was sentenced on the neglect of a dependent charge to 30 years in prison with 20 years executed, 10 suspended.
China's first biomass-solar power plant begins operation
China's first power plant producing electricity from both biomass and photovoltaic on Thursday become operational and will generate a total of 163.3 million kilowatt-hours of power a year.