News
Maharashtra govt imposes curbs on use of beacon lights
Traffic police and RTO officials have been instructed to conduct checks and detain those misusing the red beacons.
8 killed in Pak violence over the killing of a legislator
Curfew was imposed in Hangu after protestors set a petrol pump and several offices and shops on fire.
Judge accepts insanity plea in Colorado shooting case
Holmes is accused of opening fire in a packed Denver-area movie theater last summer, killing 12 people and injuring 70.
WB AG's 'beautiful lady' remark generates controversy
AG Bimal Chatterjee's remark in the Calcutta HC likening the State EC to a beautiful woman was slammed by the Congress.
Turkish deputy PM seeks to calm anti-government protests
"But I don't think we owe an apology to those who have caused damage in the streets and tried to prevent people's freedom," he said.
Errani ends Radwanska's French Open, enters semis
Sara Errani beat the fourth seed 6-4, 7-6 to book a last-four meeting with Serena Williams.
AgustaWestland approaches govt for release of Rs 2,400 crore
The firm has said till proven guilty, "no individual or organisation" can be held guilty and investigations were still on in both the countries in the case.
'Modi as PM candidate may boost BJP's prospects in LS polls'
The move comes a day after sources said that Rajnath Singh has initiated talks to make Modi BJP's campaign chief for Lok Sabha polls.
AP: Woman Naxal sent to 14-day judicial custody
K Mothibai (40) alias Madhavi or Radhakka, was taken into custody on Monday after a chase near Palvancha in Khammam.
Sony unveils Xperia M: 4-inch display, 5MP camera, dual-core CPU
The dual SIM version of Xperia M - Xperia M dual - will also be available. Both Xperia M and Xperia M dual will be available worldwide from Q3 2013.
Indian hockey players get anti-corruption education
India captain Sardar Singh said a special class was conducted not only on fixing but also about dope-related issues.
Mamata to skip Chief Ministers' meet on internal security
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has also decided to skip the conference of Chief Ministers on internal security.
Intel sees tablet-chip efforts paying off this year
Intel is ramping up its efforts to have more of its chips used in mobile devices, a market it was initially slow to respond to.
For the first time US slaps sanction on Iran's currency
This is the ninth set of sanctions that the Obama administration has imposed against Iran.
UP govt to withdraw cases against 2006 Varanasi blast accused
Uttar Pradesh government has decided to withdraw cases against alleged HuJI worker and 2006 Varanasi blast-accused Shamim Ahmad, a senior official said.
Bhilwara: Police arrest revenue official for allegedly taking bribe
A revenue official was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe in the district, an anti-corruption bureau official said.