April 26 virus keeps date with desktops
A dreaded computer virus, Chernobyl, struck the computer systems this morning, resulting in a complete shutdown of several business establishments. The virus is believed to have been released by those protesting against the Chernobyl disaster. Today is the 13th anniversary of the nuclear disaster in Ukraine.

India to raise Sino-Pak arms nexus
The first senior official-level talks between India and China after New Delhi went nuclear last May began on an upbeat note in Beijing today, with Chinese Vice-Premier Qian Qichen stressing the two nations' commonality of interests.

Sindhudurg's development will curb migration - Rane
Chief Minister Narayan Rane today said with Sindhudurg having been declared a tourism district, the migration of unemployed youths from the once-backward district to the metropolis will cease.

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  State not to block Bhatia drive
  Three killed in mishaps
  Nagpur varsity draws flak for not funding teachers' meet
  Patidars make a beeline for Jam Jodhpur temple festival
  Truck drivers held for assaulting cops
  Technology to help preserve heritage
  ISRO chief seeks Lord's blessings for PSLV
  Through her, tradition of storytelling gets a new life
  Illegal migrants yo-yo between nations
  Tiger, sambar electrocuted in Kerala reserve
  After black bucks, it's time to check the Neelgai menace
  Tackling a stigma with wedding vows
  Israel threatens to consider Oslo accord as void
  China could be in WTO by November
  Dhaka says no to road, rail to N-E
  Colorado - Hollywood learns its lessons
  He wants to climb, they say it is a Himalayan stunt
  Believe it or not, it is the sari, and it's raising laughs
  HC notices to Delhi Govt, police on lottery ban
  Political flux in India will jeopardise CTBT talks with US - Pak
  George out to destroy armed forces - Bhagwat
  Research in organ culture on
  Roads committee grounds proposal to fill up trenches