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January 27, 2013 12:52 PM

Naxalites abduct eight labourers in Bihar

In Bihar naxalites abducted eight persons engaged in a road bridge construction in a village in Jamui district late last night. Police said that a group of naxalites suddenly swooped on Badaldiah village and abducted eight persons including six labourers and a village guard. Dy. Suprintendent of Pol...

January 27, 2013 8:46 AM

Death toll in clashes at Port Said in Egypt rises to 31

In Egypt, the death toll in the clashes in Port Said has gone up to 31. The clashes were sparked off by announcement of death sentence to 21 local people over football riots in February last year which left 74 people dead. As the verdict was passed by the court in Port Said, the supporters of the ac...

January 27, 2013 8:45 AM

North India continues to shiver under severe cold conditions

The extended spell of cold wave continued to affect normal life in parts of North India. Kashmir Valley continued to bear the brunt of cold wave as mercury plunged by several notches. Srinagar witnessed the coldest night of this winter with a low of minus 5.8 degree Celsius early yesterday. Cold con...

January 27, 2013 8:45 AM

Secretary level talks on water sharing between India & Pak postponed

Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan on water sharing, scheduled to begin in Islamabad tomorrow, have been put off. A Pak Foreign Ministry official told PTI in Islamabad that new dates for the talks are yet to be decided. The official not specify reasons for the postponement of the parle...

January 26, 2013 9:10 PM

Several States announce welfare programmes to mark Republic day

Special parades, announcing of welfare programmes and functions marked the celebrations of Republic Day in the states. The Odisha government announced 1 rupee per kilogramme rice scheme for the poor from next month. He also said his government will soon set up fast track court for dealing with crime...

January 26, 2013 8:59 PM

Five Indian sailors kidnapped off Nigeria's southern delta freed by pirates

Five Indian sailors kidnapped off Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta have been freed by the pirates. They were held captive by the pirates for more than a month. This was disclosed in the capital Abuja by a spokesman of the shipping line Medallion Marine. The spokesman Martin Baxendale said in s...

January 26, 2013 6:20 PM

Nation celebrates 64th Republic Day, Colourful parades mark celebrations

The Nation celebrated the 64th Republic Day today with special parades and display of the rich cultural heritage and the armed forces might and achievements in various fields. To mark the day, several states announced welfare programmes and setting up of fast track courts to deal with crimes against...

January 26, 2013 1:58 PM

Nation celebrates 64th Republic Day, Colourful parades mark celebrations

The rich cultural heritage, nation's achievements in various fields and impressive display of India's military prowess were the highlights of Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in Delhi.The well-turned out and synchronised military and police formations led by General Officer Commanding (Delhi...

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