The world's population will rise to 9.7 billion in 2050 from the current level of 7.1 billion and India will overtake China as the world's most populous nation, a French study said on Wednesday.

 JAMMU: Pakistani troops fired at Indian positions on the line of control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district in yet another violation of the bilateral ceasefire, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday sent a criminal contempt of court notice to ex-Army chief General V K Singh after finding his recent barbs at the apex court's handling of his petition on the age issue prima facie scandalous and lowering its dignity.

LAHORE: Pakistan's spin duo Saeed Ajmal and Abdul Rehman have called for restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India.

NEW DELHI: Doubts over India's much-hyped tour of South Africa later this year has not only ruffled feathers in the rainbow nation, Indian players too are following the developments with some concern as the BCCI and Cricket South Africa try to reach an agreement over the itinerary.

NEW DELHI: Over the course of his 79-Test career, 'Mr Cricket' Michael Hussey has had his run-ins with Cricket Australia. The tussle over the second edition of the Champions League T20 in South Africa, however, was the worst, leaving a bad taste in his mouth.

Kota . Dengue outbreaks of malaria, given the lack of blood between the people of the city is once again an example of humanity . His intense feeling for blood donation can be like that despite being in line for hours and their enthusiasm has not faded after donating blood on his face relaxed saw.

Kota . Councillors Councillors no opposition benches alleging corruption at the Dussehra festival committee accused of tarnishing the image of the fair .

Kota . Uttarakhand to help disaster victims are still coming forward . Anta Kotdi resident of Tehsil enjoy his son 's third birthday Ramcharan civil state aid for disaster victims amounted to five thousand rupees South MLA Om Birla assigned quota .

LONDON: The assault on Kenya's Westgate shopping mall has brought into sharp relief a pattern likely to complicate efforts to counter Islamist militants — the competition among jihadis can increase the risk of a major attack.