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No war, but skirmishes with China cannot...

No war, but skirmishes with China cannot be ruled out

NEW DELHI: Calling the talk of war in the Chinese media as posturing, senior defence and strategic experts believe that India and China may not go for a full-scale war, but skirmishes cannot be ruled out. The heights of the Doklam Plateau are occupied by the tents with both the Chinese... read more »

US State Department’s ‘Country Report on...

US State Department’s ‘Country Report on Terrorism 2016’: Key takeaways...

While India is not a part of the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, the report took into account the arrest of 68 ISIS supporters. “In October, the Ministry of Home Affairs appointed a Senior Advisor to Curb Online Radicalisation,” it notes. The US State Department recently... read more »

Ram Nath Kovind Set To Win As President ...

Ram Nath Kovind Set To Win As President Votes Are Counted: 10 Points

The presidential election results, in which NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind has a clear edge, will be out by 5 pm. Meira Kumar had described her candidture as the “battle of ideology.” NEW DELHI: Ram Nath Kovind, former Bihar Governor, is set to be India’s next President as votes... read more »

Won’t let your BP shoot up: Prime Minist...

Won’t let your BP shoot up: Prime Minister Modi promises Venkaiah Naidu

As the vice-president, M Venkaiah Naidu will also be the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, which has seen bitter clashes between the government and the Opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets M Venkaiah Naidu after he was named the NDA’s vice-presidential candidate by BJP president Amit Shah... read more »

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World powers' representatives in consultations about Iran n-talks

Iran nuclear talks to stretch into third day

Geneva – High-stakes talks between Iran and global powers on reining in its nuclear programme will stretch into a third day today in Geneva, US officials confirmed. “Over the course of... read more »

100 dead in Strong Philippines typhoon

100 dead in Strong Philippines typhoon

More than 100 people were killed and nearly 800,000 displaced in the Philippines after one of the strongest typhoons on record flattened homes and... read more »

125,604 evacuated as typhoon hits Philippines

125,604 evacuated as typhoon hits Philippines

Manila – More than 125,000 people were evacuated to safety as typhoon Haiyan, believed to be the strongest cyclone of the year, made landfall over Guiuan... read more »

John Kerry warns of violence if Israel-Palestinian peac...

John Kerry warns of violence if Israel-Palestinian peace talks fail

Amman – US Secretary of State John Kerry warned today of a return to violence if faltering peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians ultimately... read more »

Syrian war cost tops $103 bn: UN

Syria rebel chief Liwa al-Tawhid Brigade killed in regime strike

Washington – The total cost of Syria’s almost three-year-long conflict has reached over $103 billion in the first half of 2013, the UN said. The... read more »

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Narayana Murthy to partner with Amazon for e-commerce business in...

NR Narayana Murthy, who is stepping down as the Executive Chairman of InfosysBSE 1.02 %, is getting ready with his next big bet. NRN is giving finishing touches to his plans to make an entry into the... read more »

Contingency plan ready if monsoon fails

The Agriculture Department has decided to implement a contingency crop plan if the South West monsoon does not pick up by July 10, according to... read more »

RBI to work on July 1 during annual closing of accounts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease liquidity as govt holds on to cash

The Reserve Bank of India will be open on July 1, during its annual closing of accounts, to facilitate settlement of market and public transactions. “On... read more »

Gold futures down at Rs 27,667 per 10 gm

Gold prices fell 0.3 per cent to Rs 27,667 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. On the Multi... read more »

Supreme Court to hear plea on Vodafone tax dues on July...

SC notice to CBI on Gujarat cop Amin's bail plea

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL July 1 seeking directions to the government to discharge its statutory obligation by recovering Rs.20,000 crore tax dues from... read more »

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Viaan is a star, Shilpa

Viaan is a star, Shilpa

New Delhi – Actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of her marriage with husband Raj Kundra, feels sad about leaving her son alone at home, and says he is a... read more »

When fractured leg became a problem for Sonu Sood

When fractured leg became a problem for Sonu Sood

Mumbai – Actor Sonu Sood, who is a part of latest Bollywood release “R…Rajkumar”, says he suffered a fractured leg before the... read more »

I have few friends in film industry: Shahid Kapoor

I have few friends in film industry: Shahid Kapoor

Mumbai – Shahid Kapoor believes it isn’t possible to befriend everyone, and so has few friends in the Hindi film industry, where he has been... read more »

Britney Spears likes beau’s simplicity

Britney Spears likes beau's simplicity

Los Angeles – Singer Britney Spears says her boyfriend David Lucado is a simple guy and she is attracted to his down-to-earth attitude and sense of... read more »

Cheryl Cole to raise money via TV cameo

Cheryl Cole to raise money via TV cameo

London – British singer Cheryl Cole has landed a cameo in TV drama “Coronation Street” to raise money for charity. She will play herself as... read more »

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22 things women must NOT do when in a relationship

22 things women must NOT do when in a relationship

Mumbai – Being in a relationship feels great, especially, when you find that someone special of your dreams. But dear women, men are men and you never know when they may change their attitude... read more »

Eyes are windows to study body glucose levels

Eyes are windows to study body glucose levels

Washington – Researchers have said that by transferring the vital insulin-producing cells from the pancreas to the eye, the latter can serve as... read more »

Women on morning pills twice as likely to have serious ...

Aurobindo Pharma to acquire Activis' ops in 7 Euro nations

Washington – A new study has suggested that that women who have taken oral contraceptives for three or more years are twice as likely to suffer from... read more »

Women with consistent bed time and wake time have low b...

Women with consistent bed time and wake time have low body fat

Washington – A new study has found that women who go to sleep and woke up at same time every day had lower body fat. Brigham Young University exercise... read more »

Pro-smoking media messages up risk of smoking among col...

Pro-smoking media messages up risk of smoking among college students

Washington – A new study has suggested that exposure to a single pro-smoking media message increases college-aged students’ risk of using tobacco for... read more »

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Can’t rule out privatization of Air India in future, civil ...

NEW DELHI: Privatization of national carrier Air India will not happen immediately, but cannot be ruled out in future and there have been suggestions from various quarters in this regard, civil... read more »

Consult us before any decision on appointing CEO f...

MUMBAI: Amid continuing standoff with the BJP over the proposal to appoint a chief executive officer (CEO) for Mumbai, the Shiv Sena on Monday warned... read more »

Muzaffarnagar riots inquiry commission seeks extension

With its tenure ending, the one-man inquiry commission appointed by Uttar Pradesh government on Muzfarranagarriots has sought an extension. The commission of... read more »

PM Narendra Modi Speaks to Sri Lankan President Over De...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday over the death sentence handed out to five Indian fishermen which has... read more »

China to the rescue: Modi needs the dragon for Make in ...

New Delhi: India’s steel consumption is expected to grow at its fastest pace in five years next year on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s... read more »

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Rafael Nadal at Australian Open third round

Rafael Nadal at Australian Open third round

Melbourne – Top seed Rafal Nadal breezed past Australia’s 17-year-old Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets to advance into third round of Australia on Thursday. It took Nadal, the 2009... read more »

Australian Open tournament director defends Melbou...

Thursday’s decision to shut down most play at the Australian Open on the third day of a massive heatwave was made with both players and spectators... read more »

India take lead then lose grip

Hero Hockey World League Final

Hosts take rare two-goal lead over Australia, but go down 7-2 in the end. Never in recent memory has the Indian hockey team led by two goals against... read more »

Players hit out at confusion over heat policy

Maria Sharapova flaunts fab body in see-through lace dress

Melbourne – Maria Sharapova demanded more clarity from organisers on their heat policy Thursday after surviving a brutal three-hour marathon in scorching... read more »

Australian Open : Serena Williams wastes little time in...

Australian Open : Serena Williams wastes little time in reaching third round

Williams won almost 90 percent of her first serve points and belted Dolonc’s serve back past her seemingly at will to clinch victory in 63 minutes and... read more »

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US troops exposed to chemical weapons in Iraq, documents show

Shares of realty giant DLF on Thursday hit a fresh life-time low of Rs. 100 a piece, before bouncing back on bargain buying and gained over 15 per cent from day’s low. In a tumultuous opening trade... read more »

Hunt for 100 Trekkers Missing After Deadly Nepal S...

KATHMANDU:  Nepalese rescuers on Thursday scoured Himalayan hiking routes for more than 100 trekkers who have been out of contact since a snowstorm... read more »

Indian-American woman Vanita Gupta appointed to key US ...

Indian-American Vanita Gupta, a top lawyer from American Civil Liberties Union, has been appointed to head the civil rights division of the US Justice... read more »

Bishop, Putin attend summit in Italy

Putin denies deployment of n-missiles in Kaliningrad

MS Bishop and the Russian president will be among the senior politicians and leaders attending the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan which starts on Thursday... read more »

Obama: Risk of Widespread US Ebola Outbreak ‘Very...

President Barack Obama says the risk of a widespread Ebola outbreak in the United States is ‘very, very low,’ if all the proper protections are... read more »

Kerala: SSLC results out, 95.98 per cent candidates eligible for higher studies

Kerala SSLC results out, 95.98% candidates eligible for higher studies

Close to 96 per cent students who appeared for the SSLC examinations for the year have been declared eligible for higher studies. The results were announced by education minister C... read more »

EE PICS: Rana Daggubati shares candid photos on the sets of Baahubali 2

Ahead of the release of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Conclusion, Rana Daggubati took to Instagram to share of picture of him on the sets. With just 11 days left for the grand release... read more »

Zeenat Aman: Priyanka Chopra Will Be Ideal For My Biopic

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who is still remembered for her bold character in Dev Anand’s “Hare Rama Hare Krishna”, says that Priyanka Chopra would be ideal for her biopic if a film... read more »

Watch Tubelight teaser: Salman Khan is a simpleton stuck in the 1962 Indo-China war

The teaser of Tubelight, directed by Kabir Khan, and starring Salman Khan and Zhu Zhu in the lead roles, is finally here. Perhaps, there can not be a better and more successful... read more »

Deepika Padukone attacks foreign media for confusing her with Pri...

Over the last few months, on several occasions, the foreign media mistook Bollywood star Deepika Padukone for her contemporary Priyanka Chopra, but the actor chose to reserve her reaction on the... read more »