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A 5.1-magnitude quake jolted the northeastern states early Wednesday, authorities here said.

The quake occurred at 12.08 a.m. The epicentre was in Assam's Sonitpur district bordering Arunachal Pradesh, the regional seismological centre said.

The tremor was felt in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. There was no immediate report of damage or casualty.

India's northeastern region is considered the sixth major earthquake-prone belt in the world.

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Andhra to seek revision of SC order on Babli

from IANS

Andhra to seek revision of SC order on Babli

An all-party meeting in Hyderabad decided that AP government will seek review/clarification from the SC on its orders about the Babli project.


Gangrape: Court says no to lie detector test

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Gangrape: Court says no to lie detector test

A fast track Delhi court hearing the December 16, 2012, gang-rape case on Monday dismissed the pleas of two accused seeking permission to undergo lie detector tests and also to subject the victim's male friend to a similar test.

Newsmaker of the day: Phaneesh Murthy

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Newsmaker of the day: Phaneesh Murthy

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Slide with Gandhi's blood to be auctioned

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Slide with Gandhi's blood to be auctioned

A large collection of Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia will go under the hammer on Tuesday in London.

Plea to withdraw complaint against Tharoor rejected

from PTI

Plea to withdraw complaint against Tharoor rejected

Plea to withdraw complaint in the National Anthem case against Tharoor was dismissed.

Delhi: Neighbours kidnap, gangrape girl

from IANS

Delhi: Neighbours kidnap, gangrape girl

A 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped in Delhi by three people, including two neighbours, after giving her sedatives, police said on Monday.

US: Powerful tornado slams Oklahoma City

from IANS

US: Powerful tornado slams Oklahoma City

At least 51 people, including seven children at an elementary school, were killed as a massive tornado slammed Oklahoma City in south central US leaving widespread destruction in its wake.