India
Chauhan sworn in as MP's CM
Amidst high-voltage drama by BJP leader, Uma Bharti and her other supporting legislators, Shivraj Singh Chauhan was Sworn-in on Tuesday.
Raj Thackeray quits Sena, blasts Uddhav
Shiv Sena leader Raj Thackeray resigned from the Shiv Sena and accused of Bal Thackeray's coterie of conspiring against him.
Salem may become approver: CBI
Even though Salem has given a confessional statement, the CBI has to take the court's consent before he can be made an approver.
US arms Pakistan with Orions
These aircraft will give Pakistan an edge over India in naval surveillance and anti-submarine warfare.
Bihar MLA sworn in and sacked
Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar had barely stopped celebrating when a minister involved in an education scam was asked to quit.
Britain OKs 24x7 booze binge
The government has forecast a rise in alcohol-associated crime figures with the abolition of restrictive drinking law.
Salem's worst fears come true
Abu Salem's worst fears are realised, as the Mumbai police ask for his hand in custody.
Conned students protest fee fraud
NSUI have alleged that the SIES college management has been overcharging students and has amassed over Rs one crore illegally.
Rains disrupt life in Sri Lanka
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka have taken a toll on the people, even as they recover from tsunami disaster. Six people are dead, many homeless.
Taliban kill Kutty, dump body in desert
The body of M R Kutty, a driver with BRO, was found with his throat slashed in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Lalu to boycott Nitish swearing-in
The RJD chief says he doesn't want to blame Paswan for his defeat, says the public got tired of him.
South Korea approves Iraq troop cut
About 3,200 South Korean troops are positioned in northern Iraq. It has planned to bring back 1,000 troops in first half of 2006.
Cops panic after IITF bomb scare
An anonymous call claiming someone would sneak a bomb into the India International Trade Fair sent cops into a tizzy.
IT boom boon for real estate developers
Service apartments are coming to Kolkata in a big way and are aimed at IT professionals, who visit the city frequently.
Car bombs kill four in Iraq
At least four people were killed and 41 wounded in two suicide car bombs exploded, close to an Interior Ministry bunker, in Baghdad.
Feds net 13 desi motel owners in US
The Arizona court has indicted 13 Indian American motel owners for aiding and abetting smuggling of illegal aliens to the US.