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Sushil Kumar Modi, who ceased to be Bihar Finance Minister following the JD(U)-BJP split,on Monday resigned as Chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers looking into the implementation of the proposed new indirect tax regime - Goods a...

U.S. President Barack Obama will seek the help on Monday of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Syria's most powerful ally, to bring Bashar al-Assad to the negotiating table and end a two-year civil war.

Many species of amphibians are facing extinction on the global scale due to man-made causes, said NBC's report.

Senior BJP leader Advani continues to question Narendra Modi elevation as poll panel chief.

Britain intercepted phone calls and monitored computers used by officials taking part in two high-level international finance meetings in London in 2009, a British newspaper said on Sunday.

Reacting on BJP patriarch L K Advani's quitting episode, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the resignation had proved that nation had no alternative to Congress party.

Denting the NDA ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections, JD(U) today dumped BJP in Bihar in protest against the elevation of Narendra Modi, bringing to an end a 17-year-old alliance that had held firm through thick and thin in national politics.

Full emergency was withdrawn at 1745 hours and the aircraft was cleared for operations.

Lahiri with a final round of 75 totalled four-under 280 and finished in a tie for 10th place.

India with a solitary silver medal in the mixed team event of the compound section finished ninth in the medal standings.

The IMD has forecast more heavy to very heavy rains in the coastal Konkan region and other parts of the state over the next 48 hours.

Oliver Stone won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai International Film fest.

Congress leader Ajay Singh on Sunday termed as "total flop" the Madhya Pradesh government's Atal Jyoti Abhiyan meant for uninterrupted power supply.

Rishi Kapoor and director Habib Fasial are excited for the sequel of 'Do Dooni Chaar' and looking for an interesting script.

Mexico open their Confederations Cup campaign against Italy at the Maracana stadium.

Neymar scored with a firm shot from outside the penalty area, connecting with the ball after Fred controlled a long cross from Marcelo with his chest.