Activists question wildlife security in protected forests of Uttarakhand
The discovery of two steel traps set at the Rajaji national park a few days ago has once again made alarm bells ring for wildlife activists who have been complaining about the level of wildlife security in the protected forests of the State. Though officials are not confirming the discovery,...
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CM condemns terror blasts in Hyderabad
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Cops manhandle Kalagarh ranger
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Cancellation of land allotted to Ramdev creates row
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Scientists engineer unique gel to repair heart
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'No asylum offered to Pak's Shias'
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Inbrief
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Taliban vow to keep targeting Govt officials
A Taliban spokesman says the group will keep targeting government employees and other Afghans with links to the US-led coalition despite a warning from the United Nations that such killings may violate international law. Zabiullah Mujahid says in an email to media on Thursday that the Taliban reject a report earlier...
Mathai to meet John Kerry, top US official
Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai will meet newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry and discuss Indo-US cooperation in key strategic areas and the regional situation. Mathai, who arrived here on a three-day US trip - his first of the Obama Administration's second term -, would also hold a series of meetings...
29 militants killed in air strikes in Pak
Air strikes by combat jets have killed 29 militants and destroyed several hideouts in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt, security officials said. The air strikes yesterday targeted militant positions in Orakzai and Khyber tribal regions. In Orakzai Agency, raids were carried out at Arghanju, Saparsok and Tanboh. Nine militants were killed and several others...
Pentagon could face steep spending cuts, job losses
After averting the much-feared fiscal cliff at the very last moment nearly two months ago, the United States is now grappling with another dreadful countdown under which the Pentagon and a host of other federal departments could face steep spending cuts and sharp job losses. With apparently no fresh meeting ground...
Car bomb kills 31 in Syria
A powerful car bomb exploded near the ruling Baath party headquarters in the Syrian capital on Thursday, killing at least 31 people, wounding dozens and leaving a trail of destruction, a watchdog said. Images of charred bodies lying next to mangled vehicles were broadcast by state television channel Al-Ekhbariya, which said...
Jallianwala Bagh killings 'shameful', says Cameron
British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday termed as "shameful" the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of innocent Indians by British troops. "This was a deeply shameful act in British history. One that Winston Churchill rightly described at that time as monstrous. We must never forget what happened here and we must ensure that...
SC extends stay on execution of death sentence of Veerappan aides
Hanging of four aides of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan has been further delayed with the Supreme Court today extending its interim order staying the execution of death sentence imposed on them for killing 22 police personnel in a landmine blast in Karnataka in 1993. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India...
