40 killed, 100 injured in Islamabad blast At least 40 people were killed and 100 injured in a massive explosion at the Marriott hotel which was gutted after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the main gate of the five-star hotel in the heart of Pakistani capital.
Govt launches Janaspandana programme
The BJP government in Karnataka on Saturday launched "Janaspandana", a programme aimed at establishing contact with people to redress their grievances.
Arrested ultras confess role in Delhi blasts Claiming a major breakthrough in last week's serial blasts in the national capital, Delhi Police today said two of those arrested after Friday's encounter have confessed to their involvement in the terror act having planted explosives in two places.
Sharma cremated with full state honours
Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who died battling terrorists during an encounter, was today cremated with full state honours after a tearful adieu.
Peace with neighbours needed for sustained growth: Pranab
Peace with Pakistan, China and other neighbours was required for India to have a sustained economic growth, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here on Saturday.
Zardari to shed power to dissolve parliament
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said he would shed his controversial powers to dissolve parliament to ensure the supremacy of the legislature.
Seven breaches on Mahanadi kills 7
Thousands of people were hit by severe flood in Orissa today as major rivers, including the Mahanadi, caused at least seven breaches and swept away many villages.
Buddha rules out any more sops on Singur
Talking tough, the West Bengal government on Friday night ruled out any further sops on the Tata Motors issue, and said the stalemate could be resolved only if the opposition accepted the latest compensation package it has announced.
Villagers help an elderly woman cross floodwaters near Pipli, about 25 kilometers from Bhubaneshwar, on Saturday. AP
Kilauea Lighthouse on the island of Kauai is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands. Built in 1913, it had the largest lens of its kind and guided ships heading to and from the Orient. Photo by Abhinav R. Mohan, Fairfax, VA
At least 40 people were killed and 100 injured in a massive explosion at the Marriott hotel which was gutted after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the main gate of the five-star hotel in the heart of Pakistani capital.
A treasure of ancient gold coins dating back to the Mughul period was unearthed at a village near Dharmapuri. 
