India
21-year-old woman killed by in-laws for dowry in Bhadohi
A 21-year-old woman was killed on Wednesday allegedly by her in-laws for dowry, police said. Sheela Devi died due to poisoning at her husband Nitesh's residence in Kador village in Bhadohi, they said.
HDFC ATM, debit card, netbanking services unavailable this weekend
HDFC Bank customers are advised to plan their transactions according to the down-time schedule.
Masters winner Scott hardened by Lytham collapse
Scott held a four-shot lead at Lytham 12 months ago but bogeyed the last four holes to allow Ernie Els claim the Claret Jug.
Betting heats up on Britain's 'Baby Cambridge'
The long wait for the birth of Prince William and his wife Catherine's royal baby is big business for Britain's bookmakers. Punters around the world are betting on a girl called Alexandra to be born, well, any day now. And with footballer David Beckham jo...
Allahabad HC shifts school principal for alleged caste discrimination
Taking a serious note of alleged discrimination against children of lower castes at a primary school, the Allahabad High Court has directed the authorities to transfer the principal and initiate an inquiry against her.
Bartoli, Tsonga confirmed for Hopman Cup
The Wimbledon women's champion Bartoli and World No. 8 Tsonga will represent France at the mixed-teams event.
Global warming may raise sea levels by more than 2 metres: Study
Each degree Celsius rise in global temperatures is likely to raise world's sea levels by more than 2 metres within the next 2,000 years, a new study has warned. While thermal expansion of the ocean and melting mountain glaciers are the most important fact...
Pakistan gives high priority to improve ties with India: Envoy
Asserting that it accords high priority for improvement of ties with India, Pakistan on Tuesday said "all branches" of its government have been given "clear policy directives" to work towards it. Pakistan also said normalisation of trade relations with In...
Haryana seeks 70,000 tonne wheat for Food Security Ordinance
As the Congress-led Haryana government gears up to roll out Centre's Food Security Ordinance from August 20, it has sought allocation of additional 70,000 tonne of wheat per month to implement it. "We have written to the Centre to allocate monthly additio...
Doping: Coach defends Jamaican sprinters Powell, Simpson
Italian police are investigating the two sprinters and their Canadian trainer Christopher Xuereb on suspicion of vi
Matsuyama takes on mantle as Asia's new star
With two wins on the Japanese tour this year and an unexpected 10th-place finish at US Open, Hideki Matsuyama is carrying the hopes of Japan and the rest of Asia heading into his first British Open.
Snowden seeks temporary asylum in Russia: Lawyer Anatoly Kucherena
Former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, who is wanted in the United States on espionage charges, has requested temporary asylum in Russia, a Russian lawyer told Reuters on Tuesday.
BlackBerry Q5 first impressions review: Half a solution for BlackBerry
Though the Rs 24,990 price looks appealing, the BlackBerry Q5 solves only a part of BlackBerry's problems.
Two new archers to represent India at Asian Grand Prix
Two Archers from Arunachal Pradesh will represent India at second Asian Grand Prix Archery Championship to be held at Ullanbaatoar, Mongolia.
Is lack of success only coach's fault, asks Michael Nobbs
Clearly disturbed by how things are made to look, India's outgoing men's hockey coach asks some valid questions.
I-T companies hit by AgustaWestland scandal
I-T companies are not allowed to do research and design and software testing as part of the offset requirement.