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UP govt orders inquiry into Durga Shakti Nagpal suspension case
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the case of suspended IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, a day after she filed her reply to the charge sheet served on her.
Snapshot: Have you met Vivek Oberoi's son Vivaan yet?
Vivek Oberoi's brought his six month old son Vivaan Veer at a Janmashthami celebration in Mumbai recently.
Policeman killed, 2 injured while defusing bomb in Jalpaiguri
A member of a bomb disposal squad was killed and two others were injured when an explosive device blew up while they were defusing it in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, police said Thursday.
Will contest LS polls if Congress wants, says Digvijay Singh
Jhabua Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday made it clear that he would not contest Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections slated later this year, but could enter the general elections fray if the party permits him.
When in dilemma, I run my scripts through dad: Naga Chaitanya
The 26-year old says the only advice he has received from his father is 'do what you love'.
India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft helps NASA find water on moon
Using data from instruments aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, scientists have found evidence of water locked in mineral grains on the surface of the moon from an unknown source deep beneath the surface.
Felipe Massa needs to show Ferrari results
Ferrari would be happy to retain Felipe Massa next season but the Brazilian has to deliver the results, team principal Stefano Domenicali said.
Cook repeatedly rapes a minor girl on the premises of a social welfare school
The accused allegedly sexually assaulted the student August 16 and continued the violations over the next four days.
Iraq bombings, shooting kill at least 70 people
A relentless wave of killing has left thousands dead since April in the country's worst spate of bloodshed since 2008.
Gang of robbers loot Rs 3.80 cr from cash delivery van in Thane
In an audacious daylight heist, a six-member gang robbed Rs 3.80 crore from a van, carrying cash to be delivered at an ATM kiosk, at Nalasopara in this district adjoining Mumbai on Wednesday, police said.
Li Na, Radwanska advance to 3rd round of US Open
Li Na advanced to the third round of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones 'take a break' from marriage
Reports said that neither of the two stars have filed for a divorce nor have moved towards a legal separation.
Sports Minister writes to IOC to stick to chargesheet clause
Sports Minister has shot off a letter to IOC President asking the world body to stick to its earlier stand of barring corruption-tainted persons from contesting elections.
Hockey Asia Cup: India thump Bangladesh, play Malaysia in semis
India defenders Raghunath and Rupinder scored seven goals between them to rack up a 9-1 win over hapless Bangladesh.
Two constables suspended on charges of savagely beating taxi driver
With an MLA sitting on a fast unto death demanding action against two police constables, both were suspended on Wednesday on charges of thrashing a taxi driver for a minor offence.
First Russia-Pakistan strategic dialogue begins in Moscow
The first Pakistan-Russia strategic dialogue aimed at upgrading political diplomatic economic and defence relations began in Moscow on Wednesday.