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Sri Lanka navy arrests 34 Indian fishermen
The arrests followed Sri Lankan government claims that new legislation is being planned in order to confiscate equipment of Indian fishermen allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters.
Gulzar supports writers returning their Sahitya Akademi awards, says they 'don't have any other way to register their protest'
Gulzar, 81, said while the killing was not Akademi's fault, the authors wanted the institution to recognise and protest against the incident.
Over 260 dead, 1200 injured as 7.5 earthquake strikes Afghanistan, Pakistan
Many Pakistanis recalled the 7.6-magnitude earthquake of October 8, 2005, that killed more than 80,000 people and left more than 3 million homeless.
Deadly earthquake jolts Afghanistan and Pakistan, claims at least 180 lives; tremors also felt in North India
The earthquake was centred in the mountainous Hindu Kush region, 76km (45 miles) south of Faizabad, the US Geological Survey reported.
Video-conferencing feasibility in Asaram trial to be checked: Gujarat government
After considering the arguments put forward by Special Public Prosecutor R C Kodekar on behalf of the government, Additional Sessions Judge R A Ghoghari posted the case for hearing on November 2.
Photos: The Rs 4.99 lakh Maruti Suzuki Baleno
With the Maruti Baleno, the company aims to achieve leadership position in a segment which is currently dominated by the likes of Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz and Volkswagen Polo priced between Rs 5.34 lakh and Rs 8.63 lakh.
Bihar elections: Rebel trouble for both BJP and RJD in Chhapra
While sitting Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Randhir Kumar Singh is the Mahgathbandhan candidate, the National Democratic Alliance has placed its bets on Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dr CN Gupta.
China will donate fuel to Nepal: Official
India has had a monopoly on Nepal's fuel supplies for decades but tensions over the blockade have prompted Kathmandu to turn to New Delhi's rival China.
US: Heavy rain lashes Texas, triggers flash flood warnings
Houston leaders warned that the area's bayous can only accommodate about five additional inches and acknowledged the math wasn't favorable.
Non-NET fellowship will not be discontinued: Smriti Irani
The commission had also cited shortage of funds as the reason behind inability to provide fellowships.
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu calls for fight against corruption, flags off 'Vigithon'
The run was organised as a precursor to the 'Vigilance Awareness Week', which is going to be observed from tomorrow till October 31.
Court remands Hardik Patel in 7 days police custody
The 22-year old leader of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) was produced before the magistrate at his residence late on Saturday night.
Ranveer Singh floored by Deepika Padukone's look in 'Bajirao Mastani'
Deepika plays Bajirao's second wife Mastani in the film.
Mark Zuckerberg, wife Priscilla to start primary school that focuses on education and healthcare
Priscilla Chan works as a pediatrician and has also been a teacher, seeing first-hand how poor health hinders learning in classrooms, Zuckerberg said.