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Geo TV to air 'stunning revelations' on Bhutto killing

Privately-owned news channel Geo TV is to air 'stunning revelations' Wednesday on the assassination a year ago of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in a gun and bomb attack in which the Taliban is said to have had a role.4:00 PM on December 24

Indian equities stagnant in afternoon trade

Indian stocks remained dull Wednesday with a key index trading over 80 points lower than its previous close at 2.45 p.m.3:30 PM on December 24

White Christmas eludes Shimla again

A crystal-clear sky in this tourist town in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday morning once again dashed hopes of partygoers of celebrating a White Christmas.1:00 PM on December 24

Mumbai attack aftermath: Versace puts up hasty preview

International fashion brand Versace held a hasty preview of its accessories line in the capital after its plan to open an accessories store in Mumbai's Trident hotel received a setback due to the terror attacks that hit India's financial capital last month.12:00 PM on December 24

Equity markets fall at opening bell

Indian equity markets opened lower Wednesday with a key index falling more than 110 points below Tuesday's close, about 15 minutes into trading.11:01 AM on December 24

All my films will star my son Adhyayan: Shekhar Suman

Actor Shekhar Suman is not interested in talking about his 20-year-old son Adhyayan's reported affair with actress Kangana Ranaut. Instead, he talks about how all the films made by his production house will star his son.9:31 AM on December 24

Like Aamir, I'm also quite a perfectionist: Asin

Aamir Khan's perfectionist attitude often sends jitters down his co-stars' spines. But southern beauty Asin, who is set to make her Bollywood debut with Aamir in 'Ghajini', says she had no issues matching up to the superstar as she too always settles for nothing but the best.9:31 AM on December 24

Taliban leader rejects reports of peace talks

Taliban's supreme leader rejected reports of peace talks between the militants and Afghan government on ways to end the war in Afghanistan, calling the reports as 'baseless' and 'planned propaganda'.7:01 AM on December 24

England team leaves for Dubai

The England Test squad left here Tuesday night on a chartered plane for Dubai from where the team will board a direct flight to England.12:30 AM on December 24

Consumers in Gujarat get toll free number for complaints

With Dec 24 being celebrated as National Consumer Day, Gujarat will get a toll free number, 1800 233 0222, to help consumers get free advice on all consumer-related issues.12:30 AM on December 24

UTV suspends all commercial deals with Pakistan

UTV Software Communications Tuesday temporarily deferred all deals with Pakistan in an endeavour to support the Indian government in demanding stricter action against terrorism emanating from across the border.11:01 PM on December 23

World Bank blacklists Satyam for eight years

Satyam Computers' cup of woes seems to be overflowing, with news surfacing Tuesday that the software vendor has been debarred by the World Bank for alleged data theft and bribing bank officials.10:03 PM on December 23

Madras High Court stays screening of 'Ghajini'

The Madras High Court Tuesday stayed the release of Aamir Khan-starrer Hindi film 'Ghajini', that hits the screens Thursday.9:01 PM on December 23

Bombay High Court allows 'Ghajini' release

The Bombay High Court has allowed 'Ghajini' to be released on Dec 25 (Thursday) even though the case filed against its producer for alleged violation of copyright is still pending in the court.8:02 PM on December 23

Medal-winning Haryana sportsmen appointed police officers

Four sportsmen from Haryana, who won medals in international competitions, were Tuesday appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in the Haryana police by the state government.7:01 PM on December 23