Tamil Nadu has been put on a cyclone alert after a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal. The Met Department forecast heavy rains in the state on Tuesday. Schools and colleges in Chennai have decided to remain close.
05:11 19 Jun 2013 from
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Surveillance programmes thwarted terror plots: US NSA chief
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Two phone and Internet surveillance programmes run by the US National Security Agency (NSA) helped disrupt over 50 potential terrorist attacks against the US and its allies, the agency's chief said Tuesday.Two classified...
03:37 19 Jun 2013 from
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General Motors recalls 231,000 SUVs over fire risk
Beijing, June 19 (IANS) US General Motors Co. is set to recall about 231,000 older SUVs over fire risks and has urged owners to park them outside garages until they are repaired, a media report said.The Detroit-based automaker agreed to recall...
02:09 19 Jun 2013 from
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US, Taliban to have direct peace talks
Washington, June 19 (IANS) The US has decided to hold direct peace talks with the Taliban, senior White House officials have announced. The first meet is due to take place in the coming days in Qatar's capital, where the Taliban have opened their...
