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NDA will have zero tolerance to terrorism, says LK Advani
Senior BJP leader LK Advani on Thursday said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by his party will have zero tolerance towards terrorism and violence if it is voted to power in 2014. Advani was in Salem, around 340 km from Chennai, to pay homage to...
Russia to enforce anti-gay law during 2014 Olympics in Sochi
Russia will enforce a new law cracking down on gay rights activism when it hosts international athletes and fans during the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, the country's sports minister said on Thursday, appearing to contradict assurances to the contrary from the...
Andhra Pradesh division: 14 TDP MLAs resign
Sources said the resignations were in protest against the Centre's "failure" to come out with an assurance on development of Seemandhra.
Modi's Twitter accounts now available in many regional languages including Urdu
The Gujarat Chief Minister has been stressing on the effective use of social media in various meetings in the run up to elections.
Nike extends sponsorship deal with AIFF till 2017
Sports apparel major Nike Thursday extended its jersey sponsorship deal with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) till 2017.
Mid-day meal tragedy: Chhapra school principal undergoes polygraph test
The principal of the Chhapra school, where 23 children died after eating poisonous midday meal a fortnight ago, was on Thursday subjected to polygraph test to cross-check the statements made by her after arrest.
BJP leaders compare Shatrughan with Digvijaya, say best to ignore them
If they are ignored they shut up on their own and it also defeats their designs, said BJP leader Uma Bharti.
AS Roma rout best of MLS in All-Star game
Italian powerhouse AS Roma, led by longtime star Francesco Totti scored a hat-trick to beat MLS All-Stars 3-1.
Uttarakhand floods: BJP accuses state government of criminal negligence
The BJP on Wednesday accused the Uttarakhand government of criminal negligence for the death of pilgrims and tourists during last month's floods in the state and demanded the sacking of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna.
Madrid move would complete Bale's transformation
From an average teenage footballer in 2007, Bale has now become European Football's hottest deal.
JNU: Suicide note recovered from boy's bag who attacked female friend
The note hints at their relationship turning sour and also mentioned that they were constantly fighting.
Andhra Pradesh: TRS to suspend Medak MP for anti-party activities
Vijayashanti, a popular south Indian actress, who represents Medak has reportedly met Senior Congress leaders recently.
Facebook announces Embedded Posts, copies yet another Twitter feature
This new Facebook Embedded Posts feature will allow users to embed Facebook posts on other Web pages.
UN says chemical weapons inspectors to visit three Syrian sites
Nearly 1.8 million Syrians have fled the country, two-thirds of those since the start of the year.
News briefs: Snake bites haunt security personnel at Taj Mahal
In the last one month, four security personnel protecting Taj Mahal have become victims of snake bites. Timely medical care helped save their life. But now they are always scared, looking for possible areas where the enemy could be hiding to attack them....
Mistry sounds Cong chief about demand for splitting Uttar Pradesh
As the demand for splitting Uttar Pradesh into four smaller states gains ground, AICC general secretary Madhusudan Mistry on Wednesday said he had sounded the party's Central leadership about the demand for a separate Bundelkhand state.
