US special force on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets
Washington: Following the interception of Al Qaeda's most serious threat in recent years to target American embassies, US Special Forces have been put on high alert to hit potential targets of the outfit in the Middle East, a media report has said.
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, a few days earlier, had directed some of its special forces deputed overseas to be on alert, and be ready for hitting targets of Al Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
'Madras Cafe' doesn't call anyone terrorist: John Abraham
Chennai: Bollywood actor-producer John Abraham on Monday said “We have not called anyone 'terrorists' in his latest film Madras Cafe.” The actor said that he was ready to show a preview of the film before its actual release to prove
America closes 19 missions after al-Qaeda threats
Washington: The US has extended closure of 19 diplomatic missions in the Middle East and north Africa till August 10 as a precaution after it intercepted al-Qaeda's most serious threat in recent years to target its embassies. The United States
Landslips claim nine lives in Kerala, Kochi airport runway closed
Idukki: Nine persons died and several others were reported missing as a string of landslips triggered by heavy downpour battered the high range Idukki and adjoining districts of Kerala on Monday. The deceased included two children and two women as th
Extreme heat brings 'dead' man back to life!
Beijing: A soft drink vendor's scheme to fake his own death for financial gain was revealed after the heat in central China's Hubei Province proved too much for him to bear. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday, when more than 10 men were
Durga Shakti saga: Sand mining banned across India
New Delhi: The national green tribunal (NGT) banned mining or removal of sand from river beds across the country without an environmental clearance amid the uproar over suspension of an IAS officer who had cracked down on sand mafia in Uttar Pr
Podium, history for Indian hockey girls
Monchengladbach: For years, they have been at the centre of one controversy after another and suffered one heavy defeat followed by a heavier one at major international tournaments. Finally, there is something to cheer for.
The Indian women's
Aussies Ashes hopes down in rain
Manchester: Old Trafford's famously fickle weather helped shaky England retain the Ashes after steady rain fell on the final day of the drawn third test on Monday, destroying Australia's outside hopes of winning the series. England, who have won the
Prince George keeps dad William and mom Kate on their toes
London: Prince William for the first time has spoken about fatherhood, saying that his newborn son keeps him and wife Kate on their toes and nappies are there on his mind even while playing polo.
The new father had his first day out sinc
