Thick fog, chilly winds leave Delhi shivering
January 20th, 2012 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Thick fog enveloped the capital again and icy winds wreaked havoc on Delhiites Friday morning as the minimum temperature dropped three notches below average to ... Read more...
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Central team to assess cyclone damage in Chennai
January 7th, 2012 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) The central government's inter-ministerial team to assess the damages caused by Cyclone Thane that hit Tamil Nadu Dec 30 met the state government officials here Saturday.The ... Read more...
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Foggy day in Delhi, trains disrupted (Second Lead)
January 5th, 2012 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Dense fog wreaked havoc in the capital Thursday, affecting trains and flights and also claiming the life of a 30-year-old.Fog reduced visibility to 100 meters ... Read more...
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Fog hits commuters, light rain likely on New Year’s Day (Second Lead)
December 31st, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The capital had a foggy morning Saturday, affecting air and rail traffic, but a clear day throughout. The Met Office has forecast a ... Read more...
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Fog hits air, rail traffic in Delhi (Lead)
December 31st, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) It was a foggy Saturday morning in the capital as Delhiites geared up to welcome the New Year. The thick blanket of fog wreaked havoc ... Read more...
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Rains threaten New Year bash in Kerala
December 31st, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) Incessant rain across Kerala since Friday evening is now causing panic among revellers as the much-awaited New Year-eve bash could come to nought.The district administration has ... Read more...
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Slight rise in Delhi temperature, fog disrupts trains (Second Lead)
December 27th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Reeling under intense cold for the past few days, Delhi's residents got some respite Tuesday with a slight rise in the minimum temperature. The Met ... Read more...
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Slight rise in Delhi temperature, fog disrupts trains (Lead)
December 27th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Reeling under intense cold for the past few days, Dehi's residents got some respite Tuesday with a slight rise in the minimum temperature. The Met ... Read more...
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Slight rise in Delhi temperature, fog disrupts trains
December 27th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A slight rise in the minimum temperature early Tuesday morning gave relief to the residents of Delhi, experiencing extreme cold conditions for the past few ... Read more...
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The charms of India’s black magic capital
December 3rd, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Mayong (Assam), Dec 3 (IANS) Imagine a tiger lazily walking behind you like a pet dog or a man bleating like a sheep instead of talking. Hard to believe, but ... Read more...
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Pakistan-US ties have hit all-time low: Daily
November 30th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) The ties between Pakistan and the US have "hit an all-time low" following the NATO airstrike that left 24 Pakistani soldiers dead, said a Pakistani daily ... Read more...
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Expenditure on Kasab not as high as projected: Lawyers
November 25th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) The expenditure incurred on keeping 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab secure in a Mumbai jail may not be as high as projected, say some prominent lawyers ... Read more...
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Weak rupee will hit corporate borrowers hard
November 22nd, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Even as they deal with rising input costs and high interest rates, Indian companies which have raised funds from overseas sources have been dealt another ... Read more...
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‘Fly by night mining operators creating problems’
November 17th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Miramar (Goa), Nov 17 (IANS) Goa's angry mining industry Thursday took potshots at what they called "fly by night" mining operators and traders for tarnishing the image of established ... Read more...
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Storms cause havoc in Australia
November 10th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 10 (IANS) A series of wild storms that swept across Australia's Victoria state have damaged many homes, brought down trees and caused flash flooding.The State Emergency Service (SES) ... Read more...
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Verma downs Ackermann in ITF Futures tennis; Yuki, Vishnu pull out
November 5th, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 5 (IANS) UM Gugan Verma of India ousted Michael Ackermann of Germany 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the TNTA ITF Mens' Futures tennis championships sponsored by ... Read more...
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‘Rate hikes playing havoc with SMEs’
October 25th, 2011 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) An increase in 375 basis points in the repo rate over the last 20 months or so and the consequent sharp increase in the cost ... Read more...
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We are being maligned: Dhanalaxmi Bank official
October 22nd, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 22 (IANS) The Dhanalaxmi Bank has dismissed as having "no merit" ongoing campaigns allegedly aimed at maligning the institution and raising doubts about the financial health of the ... Read more...
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China assesses oil spill damage
October 15th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 15 (IANS) China has launched a probe after an oil spill was detected in Bohai Sea off its northern coast.It was discovered Friday near an oil field in ... Read more...
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Thai flood toll reaches 269
October 11th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Oct 11 (IANS) A total of 269 people have died and four people were missing in the floods that have inundated the upper region of the country for almost ... Read more...
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Heavy rains kill 11 in Bihar
September 26th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Heavy rains have caused widespread havoc in Bihar and killed at least 11 people, including three children and two women, officials said Monday.All victims were killed ... Read more...
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Overconfidence highly rewarding in tough challenges
September 15th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Harbouring an inflated belief that we can easily overcome challenges or win battles actually works to our advantage. Overconfidence beats accurate assessments in a variety of ... Read more...
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Orissa steps up flood relief efforts
September 12th, 2011 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (IANS) The Orissa government Monday stepped up relief efforts in the wake of floods that have left 17 people dead and 11 missing in the last one ... Read more...
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Hackers could make your car unsafe, McAfee warns
September 9th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Hackers could shut down your running car and expose you to all-too-sudden dangers - so beware, says anti-virus firm McAfee.It warns that greater reliance on computers ... Read more...
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Earthquake jolts Kashmir
July 27th, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 27 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale rocked Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday morning, an official said. No loss of life or property was reported."The epicentre ... Read more...
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When rose-coloured glasses can go too far
July 24th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 24 (IANS) That positive emotions are good for people is known but they can be negative in people having mood swings of extreme happiness and irritation.Emotions like joy ... Read more...
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Over 600 relocated due to China floods
July 14th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 14 (IANS) More than 600 people have been relocated after floods and mudslides hit a southern China province, officials said Thursday.Sichuan province has been lashed by heavy rains ... Read more...
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Germany mulls banning wild Facebook parties
July 5th, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 5 (IANS) Authorities in Germany are suggesting to ban Facebook parties in advance if the police believe such events could lead to a law and order problem, ... Read more...
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125 fall ill after mudslide-triggered gas leak in China
July 4th, 2011 - 10:08 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 4 (IANS) At least 125 people fell ill Sunday due to chlorine gas leak from a chemical plant that was damaged in a mudslide in China, officials said.The ... Read more...
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Storm kills 16 in Mexico
July 4th, 2011 - 6:33 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, July 4 (IANS) Torrential rains in Mexico triggered by tropical storm Arlene has led to the death of at least 16 people while 20,000 have been affected across ... Read more...
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Flood deaths rise to 15 in Nepal
July 2nd, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, July 2 (IANS) A newborn child and its mother, and a father and his two teenaged children, were among the 15 people killed in Nepal in two days as ... Read more...
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Kerala farmers welcome nod to wild boar killing
June 19th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Plantation owners in Kerala Sunday welcomed the state government's decision to allow the killing of wild boars that destroy their tuber crop and banana plantations."Earlier, we ... Read more...
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China on highest flood alert, 550,000 evacuated
June 17th, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 17 (IANS) China Friday raised the alert for floods to the highest level as heavy rains pounded the central and southern provinces, forcing the evacuation of more than ... Read more...
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Threats from advanced military just a myth: China
June 13th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 13 (IANS) China has downplayed some Western media reports about the country's ever-increasing military strength and its "menacing potential", saying there was nothing "big and evil" evolving in ... Read more...
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Karnataka suspense enters second week, people suffer
May 22nd, 2011 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 22 (IANS) The week that ended in Karnataka Sunday saw deserted corridors in the state secretariat, ministers busy in rallies, the chief minister leading protests and counter ... Read more...
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