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Release Davis at any cost, says US

Islamabad, Feb. 8: The United States is getting tougher with Pakistan with each passing day to ensure release of its diplomat, Mr Raymond Davis, being tried in Lahore for gunning down two men in Lahor

Extradition case date set for Dewani

London, Feb. 8: The date for the extradition case for Indian-origin British businessman, Mr Shrien Dewani, who is accused of allegedly ordering the murder of his new wife during honeymoon in Cape Tow

Gilani for ministers with 'clean record'

Islamabad, Feb. 8: The Pakistan Prime Minister, Mr Yousuf Raza Gilani, is likely to drop over 90 per cent of the incumbent Cabinet members when he announces a new team later this week, official source

Stalker tenders apology

California, Feb. 8: Pradeep Manukonda, 31, of California had turned up at the home of Mr Zuckerberg and had even sent him flowers. He was warned by local police and let off but on January 28, Mr Zucke

Six Dalits raped across Mayaland

Lucknow, Feb. 8: Six rape cases involving Dalit girls have been reported in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, adding to the woes of the Mayawati government that is already facing an embarrassing situation ove

Desi aircraft lead Bengaluru show

Bengaluru, Feb. 8: All eyes are on the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru as the world’s biggest military aircraft makers put on show their magnificent machines for the Aero India show over the

Cop ‘shoe-shine’ for Mayawati sparks row

Lucknow, Feb. 8: The Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh landed in a embarrassing situation on Tuesday when several TV channels telecast footage of the Chief Minister’s personal security officer (PSO

PMO, Isro deny loss in S-band spectrum deal

NEW DELHI, Feb. 8: Battling charges that high-value bandwidth was given to a private company without any competitive bidding and at throwaway prices by the Isro, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on T

Another meet over JPC likely

NEW DELHI, Feb. 8: Government sources said that as of the moment it cannot be said that the government is “open to a JPC”, but, if a resolution for formation of a JPC is moved, a discussion will suit

Pirates take ship with 17 Indian crew

Mumbai, Feb. 8: Somali pirates on Tuesday hijacked an Italian-flagged vessel with 17 Indians and five Italian crew members on board. The ship was heading to Malaysia from Sudan when it was captured in

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