Belgium hunts for suspect in Jewish attack; 3 dead

(Belgian Federal Police/ Associated Press ) - In this hand out photo distributed on Sunday, May 25, 2014 by the Belgian Federal Police, a surveillance camera shows a man shooting at the Jewish museum in Brussels, Belgium, on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Police stepped up security at Jewish institutions, schools and synagogues after three people were killed and one seriously injured in a spree of gunfire at the Jewish Museum in Brussels on Saturday.

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Saturday’s attack led Belgian officials to immediately raise anti-terror measures and increase the protection for Jewish sites for what was widely seen as an anti-Semitic attack. It happened on the eve of Belgium’s

Priced at Rs 37,500, will Apple’s 8 GB iPhone 5c win any hearts?

Finally, Apple has launched the 8GB version of its iPhone 5C in India for Rs 37,500, a move aimed at capturing a larger share of the burgeoning smartphone market in India. The new device will be available in the market over the next few days.

VK Singh, Harsh Vardhan, N Sitharaman likely in Narendra Modi Cabinet

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9:38 am: BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who defeated Lalu Prasad Yadav's wife Rabri Devi in the recently held General Elections is unlikely to get a Cabinet berth in Modi Cabinet.

9:35 am: Tamil superstar Rajnikanth, who had been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi today, will not attend the function, sources close to the actor said.

Modi's swearing-in: 10,000 security personnel to secure venue

 Delhi Police, acting on threat inputs received by the country’s intelligence agencies, have put in place a five-layer security ring around Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as the 15th Prime Minister of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

A security personnel keeps guard at Vijay Chowk near Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of Monday’s swearing-in

Pakistan frees 59 Indian fishermen ahead of Sharif’s Delhi visit

AP Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. File Photo

In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan on Sunday freed 59 Indian fishermen, a day ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to India to attend Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif fights off stiff opposition, will attend Modi's swearing-in

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif accepted on Saturday an invitation to attend the inauguration of Indian Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, a first between the nuclear-armed rivals that could help set

Sharif keen, Pak likely to take call on Modi's invitation today

Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif is personally keen to attend Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, highly placed sources in Islamabad indicated Thursday. “He has made up his mind but we have to go through a process of consultation,” a close aide of Sharif told HT on phone.

Four gunmen attack Indian Consulate in Afghanistan; 1 killed as operations underway

Ministry of External Affairs confirmed an attack on the Indian Consulate in Afghanistan.
Heavily armed attackers, who were also carrying rocket-propelled grenades, attacked the Indian Consulate

Every woman in Gujarat feeling like Chief Minister: Anandiben Patel

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Anandiben Patel, who was today sworn in as the first female Chief Minister of Gujarat, said every woman in the state was feeling empowered and "like CM" after her appointment to the top post.

Narendra Modi's swearing in ceremony: Pakistan to confirm Nawaz Sharif's attendance shortly

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As per the desire of Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi, invitations were sent out to heads of states of South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations requesting them to be a part of Modi's swearing in ceremony in New Delhi on Monday, May 26. The BJP leader, who won the Lok Sabha

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Freida Pinto: Vote for your favourite Indian actress at Cannes 2014

They came, they walked and they impressed us all. Our Indian beauties except Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – have wrapped up their appearances on the red carpet at the 67th Cannes Film festival. Here’s a look at their

Thai army takes power in coup after talks between rivals fail

Thai soldiers stand guard during a coup at the Army Club where Thailand's army chief held a meeting with all rival factions in central Bangkok May 22, 2014.

More violence in Libya causes further political turmoil

Gunfire and explosions were heard late into Sunday night on the road to Libya’s Tripoli airport after an earlier attack on the country’s parliament.

Yusuf Pathan hopes KKR would be among top four

AP “It is easy for us and tough for opponents. Because, we are playing good cricket,” Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Yusuf Pathan said.

South Korean president to disband coast guard over ferry response

South Korea's coast guard tries to rescue ferry victims on April 16. More than 300 people are dead or missing. (Yonhap)

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Army jawan killed, two others injured in firing by Pak troops along LoC

The firing along the LoC came a few hours after Army troops had foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists in Bhimber Gali area of adjoining Rajouri district.

Narendra Modi Holds More Crucial Meetings in Delhi Over New Cabinet

New Delhi: Gujarat Bhawan - a kilometre away from the Prime Minister's residence at 7 Race Course Road where Narendra Modi will soon live - is the hub of intense political activity. Mr Modi is holding

A to-do list for Narendra Modi's BJP govt

Following its staggering landslide victory, Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has a mandate for real reform. Still, quick successes are needed to sustain political and market momentum. The pro-business former chief minister of Gujarat state should start with infrastructure, tax, and banking.

India's stature in the world will grow with Narendra Modi at the helm, says Baba Ramdev

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Yoga guru, Baba Ramdev, has said that with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) prime minister- designate Narendra Modi at the helm of affairs after a historic win in the general election, the stature

AAP looks at forming government in Delhi with Congress support again

The Delhi Assembly elections held in December last year had seen the AAP winning 28 seats. 

After the AAP drew a blank in the Lok Sabha polls in the capital, the possibility of forming the government in