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Death toll in HPCL refinery fire in Visakhapatnam rises to 10
The death toll in the major fire that broke Friday in the state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) refinery in Andhra Pradesh's coastal city of Visakhapatnam rose to 10, police said on Saturday.
Hemant Soren inducts 3 more ministers; completes cabinet expansion
The Hemant Soren led UPA government in Jharkhand was expanded on Saturday with the induction of three more ministers taking the total number of ministers in the state to 12 including the chief minister.
Vettel fastest in third practice at Belgian GP
Vettel beat Fernando Alonso's time late in the session to clock a best of 1 minute, 48.327 seconds.
Planned New Jersey F1 race looks doubtful again
Ecclestone said the inaugural Grand Prix of the Americas was "not on the cards for next year" because local organisers "haven't got any money".
MNF demands resignation of Health Minister over drug trafficking allegations
Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Saturday demanded resignation of Health Minister Lalrinliana Sailo following allegations against him of involvement in drug trafficking.
Lebanon car bombings: Death toll rises to 47
Lebanese officials said on Saturday the death toll from a devastating twin car bombing outside two mosques in the northern city of Tripoli a day earlier has risen to 47.
How Microsoft's fortunes slumped under Steve Ballmer
When Steve Ballmer took over as CEO, Microsoft was the titan of tech and the world's most valuable company.
'Chennai Express' creates history at the box-office
Sinking all the previous records, 'Chennai Express' has emerged as the highest grossing Bollywood film of all time.
Congress wins Karnataka by-polls by heavy margin
Congress MLA DK Suresh defeated former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's wife Anitha by 1 lakh votes.
Huge California wildfire spreads into Yosemite National Park
A giant wildfire raging out of control spread into Yosemite National Park as authorities urged more evacuations in nearby communities where thousands fled during the week as flames marched through the timbered slopes of the western Sierra Nevada.
Guardian teams up with New York Times over Edward Snowden documents
The Guardian has agreed with the New York Times to give the US newspaper access to some classified documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, the British newspaper said on Friday.
Colombian rebels suspend peace talks in Havana
Colombia's largest guerrilla army temporarily walked away from peace talks with the government on Friday over President Juan Manuel Santos' refusal to agree to modify the constitution if a peace pact is struck. It is the first time either side has broken...
Camilo Villegas has good start, needs better finish at Barclays
"My game is coming back," he said after opening with a 6-under 65 at The Barclays, where two rain delays kept the first round from finishing.
Ceasefire violations inimical to confidence building, says Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said ceasefire violations on the LoC were inimical to confidence building between India and Pakistan and called for restoration of calm along the border.
People will identify with flawed hero in '24': Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor thinks '24' will cement his place in the hearts of viewers because of its realism.
Kapur adds a second round of 73 in Rolex Trophy
Shiv Kapur carded a second successive 73 to be way down at tied 40th after the halfway stage of the Rolex Trophy on the European Challenge Tour here.
