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Iran comes vote-hunting to India
Ahead of the crucial IAEA vote on November 24, Iran is sending its deputy foreign minister Mehdi Safari to New Delhi on Thursday.
Mexico, Venezuela withdraw ambassadors
Venezuela and Mexico decided to withdraw ambassadors from each others' countries amid a deepening dispute.
High fashion on Kolkata dogwalk
A ramp walk by the canine community raised funds for a trauma unit for ailing pets and stray animals in Kolkata.
Veteran leader Madhu Dandavate dead
Dandavate, a veteran Socialist parliamentarian, was known for his incisive speeches laced with wit and humour.
'Next UN Secy-Gen must be Asian'
SAARC members unanimously demanded that an Asian should be appointed as the next Secretary General of the UN.
Fake passport case haunts Monica
Monica Bedi,who was deported along with Abu Salem from Portugal today, is to be produced in Hyderabad Court in a fake passport case.
Five star luxury for war-torn capital
Afghan President Hamid Karzai opens the first five-star hotel in the capital of his war-torn country. But few can afford it.
NRIs rally for Indo-US nuke deal
The Federation of Indian Associations has asked US House of Representatives to back India on civilian nuclear deal.
Salem, Monica extradited to India
Once a key aide of Dawood, Abu Salem is wanted for 1993 Mumbai blasts and murders of several film personalities.
France to invest $1bn in West Bengal
French trade commissioner Robert Igier has said France will invest $1000 million in two plants in Kolkata.
Rabri FIR-ed for breaching PM's security
Rabri and Digvijay Singh ignored the airport authorities' request to land at the Saharsa College ground.
Priya Dutt accuser's case thrown out of court
Victory in the upcoming by-polls may still be a dream for Priya Dutt, but she secured a symbolic victory at the Bombay High Court today.
Durex survey: Chinese couples unhappy with sex
Chinese are among the groups that are the least happy with their sex lives.
Paris burns but tourism as usual
Paris tourists seem undeterred by civil strife in the city's suburbs.
Bhajji, Chappell become buddies
Harbhajan's outburst against Chappell during the recent Chappell-Ganguly saga seems to have been forgotten.
FM to independently examine tax violations
The Finance ministry will informally probe into tax violations of the companies named in the Volcker report.