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Election Commission’s satisfaction over turnout levels was marred by bomb blasts in two constituencies.

Chief minister says purpose of frequent foreign visits is to overcome energy crisis.

Modi is a controversial Hindu right-wing hardliner who cares little for minorities, particularly Muslims.

Nawaz recounts political, economic dividends of the project at Boao Forum.

Iniesta is arguably the greatest attacking midfielder, if not greatest midfielder outright, to have graced the sport.

Digital Rights Foundation Director raises questions about UK’s sale of surveillance tools to other governments.

NATO says photos back up warnings about Russian military.

Pakistan aims to resume composite dialogue with India, says Foreign Office spokersperson Tasneem Aslam

Villages went to the polls in the key northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where communal riots killed more than 50 people

16-year-old assailant overpowered and arrested, at least 4 students critically injured, motive not clear.

In New Delhi voters can get a discount of about 0.7 percent on petrol at any one of 67 pumps around the city.

Those accused of rape will not be granted amnesty.

Amnesty International is calling for the release of the journalists and deems the court's act as "vindicative"

Attack takes place as a convoy of 7 oil tankers was on its way to Afghanistan, according to security officials.

While both BJP and AAP are in a buoyant mood, Congress faces a wave of anti-incumbency amid corruption allegations.

Reports have consistently stated that he was betrothed to a 62-year-old now-retired school teacher called Jashodaben.

This year, around 3,000 Sikhs are expected to visit.

UP Minister Azam Khan said Muslim soldiers alone fought Kargil war for India.

In 2009, Tharoor won his seat from Thiruvananthapuram despite facing criticism of being an “elite outsider”.

Perhaps the grandson of the late Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi will bring in a ray of hope.

Tight security arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth voting process.

Abdullah Abdullah voices possibility of teaming up with rival Zalmai Rassoul.

'India for practical reasons is already not adhering to the policy,' says Dr Zafar Iqbal Cheema.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and business links.

A tally, known as a "quick count", by think-tank CSIS put the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle on 19 per cent.

The fourth and next round will be held in Vienna again from May 13.

According to sources in Russian foreign ministry the talks would probably be held at the end of the week.

Iran froze parts of its nuclear activities for minor relief from Western sanctions in November under an interim deal.

Javid, a rising star in the Conservative Party, previously served as financial secretary to the Treasury.

Many political parties rely on legitimate election freebies to secure voters.

Rebels attacked a convoy of paramilitary commandos returning from escorting election officials, police say.

Truck driver spent 9 years in Bagram prison, where he claims he was tortured even despite his innocence.

States are going to the polls in up to five phases so that it is possible to ensure voting is free and fair.

AAP chief attacked while campaigning in Delhi.

As phase two begins, all eyes are on the April 10 polls.

A gunbattle late Monday in Kralpora village, left one soldier and two policemen dead.

Unemployment rate is expected to rise to 6.9 per cent in 2014 and 7.2 per cent in 2015.

There are fears the Taliban may exploit security in the capital during the lengthy ballot counting process.

Attack is latest in series of deadly operations against security forces blamed on al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula.

The Bluefin-21, a 16.2 feet long sonar device, is expected to be deployed to the ocean floor.

Reuters' estimates show that at least $44 million has already been spent on deployment of military ships, aircraft.

Even colleagues who resent his aloofness acknowledge Amit Shah's acumen, respect his unflinching loyalty to Modi.

Some 80,000 people have been killed in drug violence in Mexico since 2006.

City center is blocked along with metro stations, once finished, we will open them, says Ukrainian Interior Minister.

Saudi fund and UN Refugee Agency help 150 families left homeless because of security forces’ operations in FATA.

Ministry estimates more than half of investments total up to Rs1.5 million.

The abducted Iranian border guards reunited with their families on Sunday.

Donetsk activists went one step further on Monday by proclaiming the creation of a sovereign "people's republic".

Loyalty to one’s own tribe or community often trumps all other considerations.

For many voters, battle for India’s theological identity is less important than the condition of the air they breathe.