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9/11 mastermind wanted to design a vacuum cleaner in the CIA prison
While in the prison, Mohammed enjoyed reading the Harry Potter series and was given Snickers candy bars as rewards for his studiousness.
Govt inks deal with HPCL to set up JV for Barmer refinery
The Rajasthan government and state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Thursday signed an agreement to set up a joint venture company HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd to execute the ambitious oil refinery project in Barmer. The green field ref...
Senior Congress MLA flays Digvijay over his tweet, joins BJP
A senior Madhya Pradesh Congress legislator on Thursday joined the ruling BJP hours after hitting out at his own party in the Assembly. Choudhary Rakesh Singh Chaturvedi, deputy leader of the Congress Legislature Party, joined the saffron outfit after ex...
Govt contemplating an amended act to keep parties out of RTI ambit: Sources
The government has faced a lot of flak for planning to bring in an ordinance to keep political parties out of the RTI ambit.
1-year-old US girl buys car using dad's smartphone
Paul Stoute from Portland found out that his young daughter had logged into the eBay app used to instantly make a purchase.
Russia convicts dead lawyer Magnitsky in posthumous trial
A Moscow court convicted late investment fund lawyer Sergei Magnitsky on Thursday of tax evasion after Russia's first posthumous trial, a ruling that will further undermine President Vladimir Putin's reputation in the West.
Battling Sauber won't be bailed out by Ecclestone
The F1 boss has suggested that the Hinwil-based team should consider a sell-out in order to survive.
'Shuddh Desi Romance' trailer: It's an unusual love triangle
Scheduled to be released on September 13, the film stars Sushant, Parineeti and Vaani in the lead roles.
Doctor rapes girl on pretext of marriage, makes obscene MMS
A 22-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a doctor repeatedly in Modinagar area in Ghaziabad on the pretext of marrying her, police said on Thursday. The girl told police that the doctor, identified as Gajendra Sengar, also made an obscene MMS of hers, th...
Delhi polls: Narayana faces acute water crisis, has poor roads
Delhi government minister Ramakant has been unable to ensure regular supply of drinking water.
'Mickey Virus' first look: TV show host Manish Paul turns hacker
Directed by Saurabh Varma, the film stars popular TV host Manish Paul in the lead role.
Isner reaches quarter-finals of Hall of Fame
Isner beat Mannarino of France 6-0, 7-6 (7) to advance to the quarterfinals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championship.
UP: 5 men allegedly molest an athlete, try to run over her
Police said two of the accused have been arrested while three others are absconding.
Top government leaders in United States to woo investors
With the Indian rupee in the doldrums, three top government leaders in charge of the Indian economy are converging on Washington to woo American investors by telling them that India is still a success story with tremendous opportunities.
13-year-old boy bludgeons to death a 27-year-old man
A 27-year old man was bludgeoned to death by a 13-year old boy in North East Delhi's Sonia Vihar area, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased who has been identified as Saabir, was beaten up by the minor on Sunday with a stone and...
Ferrari assure Felipe Massa of their support
Ferrari have assured Felipe Massa of their support after the Brazilian scored only 12 points from his last four Formula One races.
