Kota . Forest Department on Monday confirmed that the Lkawa Asaram 's ashram has encroached on forest land . Bhaskar was published on Saturday by examining the demarcation of forest inside the stone walls of the grotto is buried .

Clashes Sunday in Nigeria's restive northeast killed five Boko Haram Islamists and 13 fighters from a vigilante group which has fought a series of recent battles with the Islamists, a state government official said.

LONDON: A prominent British MP who shot to fame when she became the youngest member of parliament a decade ago — has decided to quit politics over her party's increasingly toughening stance on immigration. Sarah Teather belongs to ruling coalition partner Liberal Democrats.

ISLAMABAD: In a golden moment in Pakistan's chequered 66-year political history, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday stepped down and left the presidency after successfully completing his five-year term, paving the way for India-born Mamnoon Hussain to take over.

NEW DELHI: Jhumki's (name changed) red and white sakha-pola (wedding bangles) and sindoor jar sharply with her starched uniform. She was forced by her father to marry when she was barely 11 but she feels lucky to be allowed to attend school.

Tamil Nadu's working population — between the ages of 15 and 59 — has risen by about a crore since the 2001 census, opening up opportunities for the state to enhance its economic growth.

MUMBAI: Under RTI, disclosure of personal information in respect of service record, income tax returns and assets of an individual is illegal unless it is necessary in larger public interest, the Bombay high court has ruled.

NEW DELHI: While Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave 'Project Rahul' a push on his way back from Russia, it may be some time before the Congress leadership makes up its mind on whether the heir apparent should be formally projected the PM-in-waiting.

NEW YORK: World number one Serena Williams captured her fifth US Open title, and second in a row, by outlasting second-ranked Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 6-1 to claim her 17th career Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

NEW YORK: The oldest tennis player to win a Grand Slam with the US Open men's doubles trophy, Indian veteran Leander Paes said age is just a number for him, something that he just "looks at and smiles".