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24-year-old B Tech student found hanging inside hostel room
A 24-year-old engineering student was found hanging inside his hostel room in Modinagar area, police said on Wednesday. Manan, who belonged to Kashmir, was in the third year of his B. Tech programme at SRM University and lived in a private hostel in Modin...
Asaram's demand for special facilities in jail rejected
Self-styled godman Asaram had sought for his routine diet, gangajal and a special bed besides other facilities in jail.
Bhojpuri industry is sulking right now: Neetu Chandra
Actress Neetu Chandra rues that she has not been able to release her Bhojpuri movie 'Deswa' as it is "high class" for the Bihar market.
Vladimir Putin warns West on Syria action
President Vladimir Putin warned the West against taking one-sided action in Syria but also said Russia "doesn't exclude" supporting a UN resolution on punitive military strikes if it is proved that Damascus used poison gas on its own people.
Lakshmi Mittal to shelve two planned steel projects in India
Industry experts say investment in additional units is not worthwhile when capacity utilisation of steel plants has fallen across the world.
MTS to offer local, STD calls for 10 paise per minute
The company will also offer local and national SMS for 10 paise under the same plan.
Spain's Isco misses training with ankle problem
Isco hurt an ankle in Tuesday's training session and will have tests to determine whether he can play in Friday's WC qualifier against Finland.
Matt Damon, Michael Douglas to present at Emmys
Matt Damon and Michael Douglas won't just be competing for an Emmy. They'll be handing one out, too.
Process to appoint new India hockey coach begins
We [at HI] have begun the process and will ensure the appointment is made soon," said interim coach Roelant Oltmans.
Asaram had warned Rajasthan government against arresting him
He had said that his supporters would go on rampage if he was arrested by Rajasthan Police in the sexual assault case.
Jilted lover shoots at 12-year-old girl inside classroom for rejecting love proposal, kills self
A spurned lover on Tuesday barged into a school at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh and shot at a 15-year-old girl before pulling the trigger on himself, police said.
26/11 Mumbai terror attacks: Pakistan judicial commission's visit to India delayed by 4 days
A Pakistani judicial commission's visit to India to cross-examine key witnesses in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case was on Tuesday delayed by four days due to the non-availability of flights.
Apple's September 10 event invitation hints at new iPhone colours
The invite has a picture of the Apple logo surrounded by multi-coloured polka dots.
Lionel Messi backs Madrid 2020 Games bid
Messi said it would be positive to award Madrid the Games given the nation's recent success in a number of high-profile sports.
Indian 'military' satellite put into earth's orbit
Bangalore: India's first 'military' satellite was Wednesday put into the geosynchronous orbit, about 36,000 km above the earth, five days after it was launched Aug 30 on board an European rocket from Kourou in French Guiana off the Pacific coast.
Disgruntled boxers showcaused, IBF sets September 15 deadline
The three Indian boxers, who alleged manipulation in the trials for the World Championship, were given time until September 15 to respond.