India
10 killed as Egypt launches deadly assault on Sinai militants
At least 10 people were killed and 20 others injured on Saturday as Egypt's army launched a major air and ground assault on Sinai militants in one of the largest military operation in years.
Syria won't be another Iraq or Afghanistan, says Obama
Finding few takers at home and abroad for punitive military strikes against Syria, President Barack Obama on Saturday sought to assure war weary Americans that an intervention would not be like Iraq and Afghanistan.
Re-alliance with Mamata Banerjee always open, says Manmohan Singh
With no permanent friends or foes in politics, a re-alliance with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) is always open, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday.
Alonso denies calling his Ferrari team 'idiots'
Alonso was heard calling his team "idiots" over the radio during his final qualifying lap at the Italian Grand Prix
J&K: Grenade attack in Pulwama, 9 injured
Nine people, five of them police personnel, were injured on Saturday in a grenade attack by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said.
PM leaves Russia after attending G20 Summit
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday left for home after attending the eighth G20 Summit in Russia during which he asked the world leaders to show collective committment for restoring robust growth in emerging markets.
Bucket lists are important and fulfilling, says Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta, who turned producer with 'Ishkq in Paris', has checked most activities in her bucket list.
Obama encouraged by G20 Syria talks, plans speech
President Barack Obama claimed a growing recognition among foreign leaders Friday that "the world cannot stand idly by" in the face of chemical weapons use in Syria, and said he plans to make his case to the American people in an address Tuesday night.
Sexual assault case: Jodhpur cops visit Asaram's ashram in Ahmedabad
As fresh complaints came against Asaram Bapu, a team of Jodhpur police visited his ashram in Ahmedabad where they scanned documents and also questioned officials in connection with the sexual assault case filed against him by a 16-year-old girl.
Goa: Suspension on mining leases to be lifted after Ganesh festival
The Goa government will begin the process of lifting suspension on the mining leases only after the ten-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival beginning from Monday, a senior official said on Friday.
India has adequate forex reserves, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia
India on Friday said it has "adequate" foreign exchange reserves, at present USD 280 billion to defend its currency amid global volatility and ruled out taking any external assistance unless there is a "radical" change in the situation.
Court rules Tomic's father guilty of assault
The court handed John Tomic an eight-month sentence, but he will not have to go to prison since he has no criminal record.
Raised building finances issue for pandits with Centre: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government has taken up the issue of enhancing financial aid to construct buildings for Kashmiri migrant pandits with the Centre from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.
NFDC makes its award winning films available for online viewing
Good news for all cine lovers. Some of the best films made in India under the NFDC banner are now available online.
DA case: Jaganmohan Reddy's judicial remand extended till September 20
A special CBI court in Hyderabad on Friday extended till September 20 the judicial remand of jailed YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy and other accused in connection with a case relating to alleged quid-pro-quo investments in the companies owned by t...
BSP to contest all 70 Assembly seats in Delhi
BSP would contest all the 70 Assembly seats in Delhi and not tie up with any other political outfit, party supremo Mayawati said on Friday.