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Tymoshenko confidante becomes acting Ukrainian president
The speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, the closest confidante of freed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, was temporarily handed the role of president on Sunday following the ouster of Viktor Yanukovich.
Delhi: Assamese girl raped by men from her hometown
The two accused identified as Rahul and Harun, both in their 20s are residents of Assam. The victim was raped in Delhi's Mahipalpur.
Seemandhra MPs urge Kiran Reddy to float new party
Seemandhra MPs, expelled from Congress, and other party leaders on Sunday urged Andhra Pradesh caretaker Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to launch a new political outfit.
BJP flays UK on terming Bhagat Singh a terrorist
Reacting sharply to a UK based researcher's recent remark calling Bhagat Singh a 'terrorist', BJP on Sunday said it would pressurize the European country to regard him as a martyr.
Indian-Americans begin preparations to campaign for LS polls
Taking advantage of the latest info tech revolution, an unprecedented number of Indian- Americans are gearing up for active participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Body of a newborn baby found in Mohnish Bahl's farmhouse
The discovery was made at Mohnish Bahl's farm house in Kharegaon area by a security guard.
Akhilesh Yadav flags off SP cycle rally from New Delhi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday flagged off a cycle rally of the Samajwadi Party that will reach Lucknow in two weeks to woo voters for the Lok Sabha election.
Cost of credit biggest worry for CEOs: CII
Corporate honchos have cited cost of credit as their biggest concern impeding economic growth and investments, even as a majority of them said the interim budget would help increase overall demand within next six months, a poll of industry leaders by CII...
Klara Zakopalova to face Kurumi Nara in Rio Open final
Zakopalova defeated local hope Teliana Pereira 6-2, 6-1, and Nara won over Nastassja Burnett of Italy 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the semi-finals.
Lokayukta police to file chargesheet against MP IAS couple on March 1
Lokayukta police is likely to file chargesheet on next Saturday against IAS couple Arvind and Tinoo Joshi who were accused of amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.
Telangana, Andhra Assembly election dates to be decided after bifurcation
The Congress leadership has not yet taken a final call on the successor of Kiran Kumar Reddy.
Vidarbha statehood issue to be part of NDA agenda: BJP
BJP on Saturday said the statehood of Vidarbha would be a part of the NDA's common minimum programme for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, but admitted that it differed with its alliance partner Shiv Sena on the issue.
Five of a family killed as house collapses after heavy rain
At least five people were killed near Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri town when a roof of a house collapsed following heavy rain, officials said on Saturday.
What the future holds for WhatsApp after acquisition by Facebook
Even if WhatsApp doesn't immediately contribute to Facebook's top line, it provides undeniable strategic value.
AAP to release its 2nd list of candidates for LS polls
Of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, the party released the names of probable candidates for six seats in its first lists.
NYC Mayor urges to include Diwali as school holiday
In a letter to Carmen Farina, Chancellor of Education, it was noted that Diwali has gained recognition on the national stage.