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Rescued Antarctic passengers resume journey home
An Australian icebreaker carrying 52 passengers who were retrieved from an icebound ship in the Antarctic resumed its journey home on Saturday after it was halted for a second potential rescue operation.
35-year-old factory worker dies while crossing railway track
A factory worker died while crossing a railway track after being hit by a train in Kanpur, the police said on Saturday.
Robert De Niro: Hoping that digital technology can make me look younger
Robert De Niro stars alongside Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline in new comedy 'Last Vegas'.
29-hour countdown begins for launch of ISRO's GSLV-D5
The 29-hour countdown for the launch of ISRO's rejuvenated Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) commenced at 11.18 AM on Saturday at Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
The 13 Arvind Kejriwal jokes on Twitter you absolutely shouldn't miss today
Kejriwal refused to occupy the new house. But not before these Twitter users got in a potshot or two at his expense
India seals Indo-Bangla border ahead of general polls in Bangladesh
Parliamentary election in Bangladesh is scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Haroon Yusuf to lead Congress in Delhi assembly
Former minister Haroon Yusuf was on Friday appointed as the new Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader in the Delhi assembly.
Petrol prices hiked by 75 paise, diesel prices by 50 paise
Petrol and diesel prices will go up by 75 paise and 50 paise a litre, excluding taxes, from midnight Friday, state-run oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation said.
State government decides to regulate sand prices
In an effort to curb the hoarding of sand and contain its escalating market rates, Chhattisgarh Government has decided to ensure its supply at a "fair price" to people and construction sites in the State.
World's first state-licensed marijuana retailers open doors in Colorado
The world's first state-licensed marijuana retailers legally permitted to sell pot for recreational use opened for business in Colorado on Wednesday with long lines of customers, marking a new chapter in America's drug culture.
Azarenka beats Jankovic to reach Brisbane final
Victoria Azarenka overcame a shaky serve and another case of the nerves with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over former No. 1-ranked Jelena Jankovic.
Watch: Trailer of Kannada movie 'Chathurbhuja'
The upcoming film features Aarva and Shreya in key roles.
Will provide 24-hour power supply this year: BJP
The Rajasthan government on Thursday said that 24-hour power supply would be ensured for all in the state this year, as promised in the BJP's election manifesto, a minister said.
Assam: Brave girl Gunjan injured on way to receive award
The Class VIII girl had been lauded for her courage in giving herself up to armed abductors to save the life of 10 other kids.
Ministry approves distribution of 15000 autos among SC/ST
Minister of Transport for Delhi, Saurabh Bharadwaj has assured that his ministry will take strict action against the auto mafia.
Fabio Fognini's retirement sends Yuki Bhambri to Chennai Open quarters
It was the biggest win of Yuki's career when the formidable Italian, who struggled due to an injured left leg, conceded the match after trailing 1-6 5-5.