India
One elctrocuted, three injured in electric wire snapping
A man was electrocuted and three others sustained burn injuries on Sunday after an electric wire snapped and fell into a pool of water in a village in Bihar's Purnia district, a police official said.
Vidya Balan, Anna Hazare invited for Indian Independence day parade in US
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare have been invited to take part in an annual Indian Independence day parade on August 18, considered one of the colourful events of New York.
'India's average Internet speed likely to jump to 1.8Mbps in a year'
In the first quarter of 2013, India saw an average connection speed of 1.3 Mbps (megabytes per second).
Digvijaya Singh slams Shivraj Singh Chouhan over mining controversy
Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Sunday attacked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over the mining controversy in the state and asked him to show courage and face a no confidence motion.
British man survives for record two years without heart
In July 2011, both main chambers of Matthew Green's heart failed as a result of an unusual form of the condition cardiomyopathy.
It's time to get back on TV: Pooja Bedi set to host a show
Pooja, who loves the medium of theatre, also has an offer to feature in a play, a one-hour monologue on stage.
Actress-singer Miley Cyrus goes nude for charity
Cyrus is said to be following the likes of model Miranda Kerr and singer Cara Delevigne for the campaign.
IBL will benefit Indian players: Aparna Popat
Gearing up for her new role as coach of the IBL franchise Mumbai Masters, two-time Olympian shuttler Aparna Popat said the initiative would benefit the country's players.
US calls for calm as Egypt violence intensifies, over 100 dead
The US, Canada and the United Nations has called for calm and peace in Egypt amidst escalation of violence in the country leaving more than 100 people dead and some 4,500 injured.
Mark Webber slams Red Bull for 'stupid' car problems
Webber vented his frustration after his Red Bull suffered another technical failure that left him languishing in 10th place on the starting grid.
16-year-old boy drowns in Hindon river, dies
A 16-year-old boy drowned in Hindon river near Kulesra village here while he was taking a bath, police said on Saturday.
Delhi Police to provide vocational training to youths with criminal background
In an effort to bring back youths with criminal past to mainstream, Delhi police on Saturday launched an initiative 'Ujaas' under which 100 such people will be provided counselling sessions, psychological and vocational training. The initiative is a part...
Maharashtra: Don't air grievances to press, govt tells students
Violation of the rule could lead to rustication and fine of upto Rs 5,000, it warns.
Egypt: At least 65 pro-Morsi supporters killed by security forces
This is the country's bloodiest incidence of violence since the military deposed Mohammed Morsi.
To convene session is prerogative of govt or Speaker: Sunderlal Patwa
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Sunderlal Patwa on Friday appealed to Governor Ram Naresh Yadav to withdraw the letter he had written to the state government, seeking to re-convene the monsoon session of the Assembly.
BJP holds protest against Congress leaders "food for Rs 5" remarks
State BJP workers on Saturday said that Samajwadi Party should stop supporting the UPA government at the Centre unless it agreed with the views of some Congress leaders that a full meal in this country was available for as little as Rs 5.
