New Delhi: The Union Budget is likely to be delayed by a few days, government sources have said.

The Union budget and Railway budget are likely to be tabled in the first week of March, they said...

KANO, Nigeria: A wave of attacks in northern Nigeria attributed to a radical Islamist group may have killed up to 100 people, police and a local rights group said Saturday.

"From reports I have been receiving from Damaturu, up to 100 people could have been killed," a senior police source in the region told AFP, while Chidi Odinkalu, head of the Open Society Justice Initiative, gave a figure of 69-100.....

Melbourne:

Perhaps the biggest date on the Test cricket calendar, this year's Boxing Day match is a meeting between two flawed but fascinating teams. The dimensions of the flaws - Australia's brittle batting, India's slim bowling - create for plenty of intrigue...

Melbourne: Brad Haddin has said Australia have mentally recovered from the defeat to New Zealand, and are prepared to face India. "I think we're in a very good space," he said on the eve of the Boxing Day Test. "We've had a week to prepare. We couldn't be more prepared and more looking forward to the game. Boxing Day is a great occasion to walk out on the MCG. As a sportsman it's a highlight to come out in front of sometimes 60-70 thousand. We've had a very good couple of days at our batting camp and we're ready for this."..

Moscow:  Tens of thousands of Russians jammed a Moscow avenue to demand free elections and an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, in the largest show of public outrage since the protests 20 years ago that brought down the Soviet Union. Gone was the political apathy of recent years as many shouted "We are the Power!"..

Kota. 6 incidents had swept in Hadhuti 3 lives and injured 33 newborn. One incident Kapren - Lakeri was near. 4 members of the same family were killed. In another incident, a bus overturned in Rawatbhata Arkepurm resident died of a student. The third incident occurred near a school van collision Kelwara a Patwari's breath was stopped....

Kota. Saturn moon on Saturday 10 Sun temples in the city of 8 thousand 600 Kchaurian been indulgence. Kota of the famous pies Sat Dev is so beloved because it is made up of black and black gram. In addition, 2 thousand 250 kg dumplings, Paush big, Curma, stews and other items were pleasures. Lord Shani with about 2 thousand 518 kg of oil, was anointed by Panchamrita and fruit juices.

Kota. JK Lone hospital treatment for the delivery arrived two Prsutaon found. He was sent to hospital in an institution. After the deposit has been recruited.The staff on duty said that the [JK loan] is a system, you go to India Hospital Development Council. The free treatment will be....

Ralegan Siddhi/Mumbai: Anna Hazare on Friday braced himself up for a three-day fast in Mumbai from December 27, forced to cough up about Rs 7 lakh as rental for the MMRDA ground after the Bombay High Court rejected a petition seeking free or discounted rates for the venue....

New Delhi: In yet another blow to 21 social networking sites including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and YouTube, a Delhi court on Friday issued summons to them for facing trial for allegedly webcasting objectionable contents....