India
Higher capacity metallic fuel reactor at Kalpakkam being considered
The Indian atomic energy establishment is mulling the option of going in for a higher capacity reactor powered by metallic fuel at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) complex at Kalpakkam, a senior official said on Friday.
I can do action a lot better than romance, confesses Shah Rukh Khan
Khan, who is known as the King of Romance, says he loved doing action every bit in his new film 'Chennai Express'.
MP Congress eyes a chance to gain out of rift in BJP ahead of polls
The Congress in Madhya Pradesh feels that the Modi-Advani controversy in BJP will help it reap electoral dividends in the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls.
Suspect in attacks on Bengal journalists arrested in East Champaran
The prime suspect in the recent attacks on two journalists from Bengali news channels in North 24 Parganas district was arrested from Bihar on Thursday, police said. Shibu Yadav was nabbed from East Champaran district, state police sources said.
Murder case lodged against former BSP minister
A murder case was on Thursday lodged against former BSP minister Nand Gopal Gupta alias Nandi and four others in Allahabad. A woman, Anita Devi, whose husband Rakesh Yadav is lodged in Naini jail, was returning home on a motorcycle after meeting him when...
First coffee table book on Mahatma Gandhi to be released on June 15
'100 Tributes', the first coffee table book on the 'Mahatma' by Navajivan Trust, aiming to revive Gandhian values amongst youngsters, will be launched here on June 15 in Ahmedabad.
COBRA jawan injured in gunfight with Maoists in Chhatarbanda forest
A CRPF constable was injured in an encounter with Maoists in Gaya district on Thursday, the paramilitary force officials said. The encounter took place when CRPF launched a combing- cum-search operation against the ultras at Tokna and adjacent Mangrama vi...
Saina, Jayaram, Gurusaidutt advance in Indonesia Open
World number two Saina took 39 minutes to outplay Sayaka Takahashi of Japan 21-13 21-19 in a women's singles second round.
Naidu asks JD (U) to follow 'coalition dharma'
Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday asked JD(U) to follow "coalition dharma" after some of its leaders allegedly criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, widening the rift between the two parties.
BJP top leaders to meet to discuss political situation after Modi's elevation
With the rift in the NDA over the elevation of Narendra Modi as BJP's election campaign committee chief, BJP leaders are meeting here on Thursday, as three of six Independent MLAs said they were yet to decide on supporting JD(U) in the event of a split.
UAE warns nationals against carrying satellite devices to India
The United Arab Emirates has warned its nationals not to carry any satellite communication devices such as Thuraya and Iridium while travelling to India.
32-year-old man shot dead by 4 bike-borne assailants
A Chemist was allegedly shot at by four motorbike-borne men at Nauchandi area here, police said on Thursday. 32-year-old Jafar was going back home after closing his medical store on Wednesday evening when four bike-borne men shot at him, they said.
Tradition, weather collide for US Open at Merion
The modern-day championship on the historic Merion course faces bad weather as the US Open tees off on Thursday.
Woman Naxalite killed in gunbattle, another ultra arrested
A woman naxalite was killed and another ultra arrested after a gun battle with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Narayanpur district, police said on Thursday.
Kanchipuram: Newborn baby girl found dumped behind bushes
A newborn baby girl was found dumped behind bushes near the cancer hospital here, police said on Thursday.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 coming to India on June 27
The company has priced the Kindle Fire HD (16GB) at Rs 15,999, while the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (16GB) will be available for Rs 21,999.
