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Tamil Nadu: Close shave for 60 students as school bus overturns
Barring a girl, who suffered a minor fracture, others were sent home after first-aid at a hospital, they said. Police said the driver of the bus carrying boys and girls, lost control over the vehicle and it overturned.
FIFA Corruption: Swiss extradite detained official to the United States
One of the seven FIFA officials arrested in Zurich as part of a corruption probe has been extradited to the United States, the Swiss Justice Ministry said on Thursday.
Women arrested in Delhi for forcing auto driver to have sex with her
After offering him water to drink, Lalwani suddenly locked the doors from inside and sought sexual favours from the driver which he denied, Police said.
DoT panel discourages Internet.org-like services, but open to Airtel Zero
The Department of Telecom panel on net neutrality has opposed projects like Facebook's Internet.org, which allow access to certain websites without mobile data charges, while suggesting that similar plans such as Airtel Zero be allowed with prior clearanc...
Government clears one policy for FDI, FII and other investment routes
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that FDI, FII and other investment routes would be included under one policy.
Pakistan summons Indian envoy over 'spy' drone, but gives no proof to substantiate claims
Pakistan does not seem to have any evidence to back its army's claim of having shot down an Indian spy drone.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala lead surge in financial inclusion
The top five states/union territories are Puducherry, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Chandigarh.
PM Modi's one-day trip to Varanasi cancelled due to heavy rains
Modi was to launch an Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), give a go-ahead to the four-laning of the Varanasi-Babatpur Road and lay the foundation stone of a Ring Road.
Bastian Schweinsteiger excited for reunion with Van Gaal at Manchester United
Schweinsteiger played nearly two seasons at Bayern Munich with Van Gaal as his manager before Van Gaal was fired near the end of the 2011 season.
Toyota recalls 625,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over software issues
Toyota says the software settings in the hybrid and motor control units could cause them to overheat.
Apple launches all-new iPod Touch with 8MP camera starting at Rs 18,900 for 16GB
The new iPod Touch starts at Rs 18,900 for the 16 GB model, Rs 22,900 for 32 GB and Rs 26,900 for 64 GB model.
China begins construction of 'world's tallest' dam
China has begun building a 314-metre high dam which will be among the world's tallest, officials said, as the country massively expands hydropower.
Bengal demography may turn like Assam's, warns Governor
The issue is not of religion but of nationality, he said adding that "separatist mentality is developing in our minds." If this is allowed to increase, the country might reach a point where it might get divided, the Governor said recalling Dr Mukherjee's...
Armymen lift truck with their bare hands, rescue a man trapped under it
People were trying to call in the police, crane but the incident caught the eyes of an Army contingent that was passing by.
Rupee ends 2 paise lower at 63.41 against US dollar
The rupee resumed higher at 63.36 as against Tuesday's closing level of of 63.39 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market and moved up further to 63.35 on initial selling of dollars by banks and exporters.
Indo-Pak backdrop makes films larger than life: Kabir Khan
Besides Salman, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nawazuddin Siddique and child actor Harshaali Malthotra.
