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India U17 Defeat Italy in Friendly Ahead...

India U17 Defeat Italy in Friendly Ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup

New Delhi The India U-17 World Cup Squad stunned their fancied Italian counterparts 2-0 in Arizo, Italy on Friday. The win epitomises the grit and determination of the Indian Colts who have been grinding together since February 2013. Strikes by Abhijit Sarkar (31) and Rahul Praveen (80) led their... read more »

Brazil’s Michel Temer Refuses to R...

Brazil’s Michel Temer Refuses to Resign in Face of Investigation

Brasilia: Brazil’s President Michel Temer on Thursday defiantly said he would not resign after the Supreme Court authorized an investigation into allegations he condoned bribes to a potential witness in a major corruption probe. The investigation raised the possibility Brazil could see a... read more »

At least 141 Haftar Loyalist Killed in S...

At least 141 Haftar Loyalist Killed in South Libya Airbase Attack

Tripoli: An attack on an airbase in south Libya has killed 141 people, mostly soldiers loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar, a spokesman for his forces said on Saturday. Members of the Third Force militia loyal to the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Tripoli on Friday attacked the... read more »

In Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump to use sof...

In Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump to use softer language about Islam

President Donald Trump will use his first visit to the Middle East to call for unity in the fight against radicalism in the Muslim world, casting the challenge as a “battle between good and evil” and urging Arab leaders to “drive out the terrorists from your places of worship,” according to... read more »

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Japan ruling-party panel to propose break-of Fukushima operator

Japan ruling-party panel to propose break-of Fukushima operator

Tokyo: A Japanese ruling-party panel will recommend the break-up of Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) after shortcomings in the firm’s handling of clean-up operations at the crippled Fukushima... read more »

Myanmar to strive for peace in ASEAN region

Myanmar to strive for peace in ASEAN region

Yangon – Myanmar President U Thein Sein pledged that the country would strive to ensure peace and prosperity in the ASEAN region as it assumes... read more »

South Korean lawmakers head to Kaesong complex

Two South Korean firms in Kaesong to close operations

Seoul – A group of South Korea lawmakers crossed the border line separating North and South Korea into the Kaesong industrial complex to make an on-site... read more »

Turkey launches undersea commuter train

Turkey launches undersea commuter train

Istanbul – Turkey officially launched an undersea commuter train, while connecting the Asian and European sides of Istanbul Tuesday. The tunnel, named... read more »

Moscow questions efficacy of global security system

Russia denies contacts with Taliban

Moscow – Russia has said that the current international system is a failure in guaranteeing security of all nations and the international community as a... read more »

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Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session

Nifty breaches 7,000-level on capital inflows

The broader NSE Nifty on Monday crossed the 7,000 level for the first time on a strong rally in oil and gas, PSUs, banking and capital goods sector stocks driven by sustained foreign capital inflows... read more »

Cipla to pick up 14.6 p.c. stake in Chase Pharmace...

Drug firm Cipla Ltd on Monday said it will invest $1.5 million to acquire 14.6 per cent stake in U.S.-based Chase Pharmaceuticals engaged in... read more »

Gold prices down by Rs 100 on weak global cues, silver ...

Gold futures rebound from two-month low, Rs. 28,770 per 10 gram

Gold prices fell by another Rs 100 to Rs 30,240 per 10 grams in the national capital. On the other hand, silver rose by Rs 200 to Rs 41,900 per kg on increased... read more »

Stock markets hits record high in India

Sensex gains 388 points as crude price drops

India’s stock exchange markets, BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) Sensex and Nifty hit a record high on Friday posting their biggest daily gains since... read more »

Syndicate Bank plans to raise $350 m via MTN for UK bra...

Public sector lender Syndicate Bank plans to raise $350 million through medium-term notes (MTN) during the current quarter to meet lending requirements of its... read more »

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Would've been fun to spend Christ! mas in 'Bigg Boss': Elli Avram

Would’ve been fun to spend Christ! mas in ‘Bigg Boss&...

New Delhi – Swedish-! Greek actress Elli Avram admits to being the weakest among all the contestants this season in reality show “Bigg Boss” but says she would have loved to... read more »

Can't question a filmmaker like Tigmanshu: Vidyut Jamwal

Can’t question a filmmaker like Tigmanshu: V...

Mumbai – Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who will be seen in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s “Bullett Raja”, says the director is such a fine filmmaker that... read more »

My sister my most blunt critic: Deepika Padukone

My sister my most blunt critic: Deepika Padukone

Mumbai – Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been appreciated for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest offering “Goliyon Ki... read more »

One Direction may split in future, says Cowell

Simon Cowell’s pregnant gal pal’s divorce finalized

London – Music mogul Simon Cowell feels that memb! ers of One Direction band might eventually part ways and follow independent careers. The band,... read more »

Cowell keeps low profile when upset: Walsh

Cowell keeps low profile when upset: Walsh

London – Music manager Louis Walsh says his “The X Factor” co-judge ! and music mogul Simon Cowell does not socialise much when he is... read more »

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Diabetes `ticking time bomb` for young Indians

Diabetes `ticking time bomb` for young Indians

New Delhi – With the prevalence of diabetes increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, the proportion of young people with the disease is also soaring. The major cause for the increasing... read more »

World’s first 3D printed metal gun revealed!

World’s first 3D printed metal gun revealed!

Washington – A Texas-based company has reportedly developed the world’s first metal gun using a 3D printer. The company that goes by the name... read more »

You can be allergic to a food, and eat it too!

You can be allergic to a food, and eat it too!

Washington – It is well known that the best way to prevent a severe allergic reaction is to totally avoid the offending food, but according to a new... read more »

Why women get short of breath faster than men while exe...

Physical fitness could help prevent heart attacks

Washington – A new study has revealed that women find it harder to breathe than men during exercise because of greater electrical activation of their... read more »

Chhath festival ends peacefully in Bihar

Chhath festival ends peacefully in Bihar

Patna – The four-day Chhath festival ended peacefully in Bihar Saturday morning with millions of people, mostly women, ignoring the morning chill and... read more »

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Pak violates ceasefire, fires at forward posts in Poonch

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday again violated the ceasefire by firing on forward posts along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from India. Pakistani... read more »

Modi inspired by Gandhiji’s ideology on village de...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was “deeply inspired” by the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi as he launched his “dream” village... read more »

Delhi HC asks Om Prakash Chautala to surrender on Satur...

Court orders ED to attach Chautala's flat

New Delhi: INLD chief and former Haryana Chief Minster Om Prakash Chautala was on Friday ordered by the Delhi High Court to surrender on Saturday in Tihar jail... read more »

Baramati voters wise, stand by truth, says Ajit Pawar

KOLHAPUR: Former deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that if the people of Baramati were in slavery... read more »

Cyclone threat: Tens of thousands evacuated along AP co...

Tens of thousands of people from low-lying areas of coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh have been evacuated as the state intensified preparations to face... read more »

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Andre Villas-Boas fired as Tottenham manager

Andre Villas-Boas fired as Tottenham manager

Tottenham fired manager Andre Villas-Boas on Monday, a day after the club slumped to a second heavy loss in the Premier League in less than a month. Tottenham’s embarrassing 5-0 loss at home to... read more »

Nicole Scherzinger dons stunning silver dress for `X Factor` live final

Nicole Scherzinger dons stunning silver dress for ...

London – Nicole Scherzinger stunned everyone with her sexy floor-length silver dress that she wore for the ‘X Factor’ live final at... read more »

Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would `fancy` facin...

Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would `fancy` facing Man City in CL

Sydney – Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has insisted that even Real Madrid and Barcelona would want to avoid a clash with Manuel... read more »

Moyes asks for `more consistency` from Man U after 3-0 ...

Moyes asks for `more consistency` from Man U after 3-0 win over Aston Villa

London – David Moyes has called for a repeat performance after a first-half brace from Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley’s first Premier League goal... read more »

Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend’s murder case cop quits

Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend’s murder case cop quits

Johannesburg – The head of police who took charge of the crime scene after Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius shot dead his model girlfriend, Reeva... read more »

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20 YEARS JAIL FOR MURDERERS OF FORMER MISS VENEZUELA

The three guilty of killing Miss Venezuela 2004 and actress Monica Spear and her husband Thomas Henry are sentenced to more than 20 years in jail. The beauty queen and her husband were shot to death... read more »

Nigeria: Troops killed man acting as Boko Haram le...

Nigerian forces battling the Islamist terror group Boko Haram have killed a man suspected of acting as the group’s leader, Nigeria’s... read more »

Two civilians killed by Ukrainian troops: Rebels

Vladimir Putin cautious about being listed as "most powerful person"

Moscow: Pro-Russian rebels acccused Ukrainian troops Wednesday of the deaths of two civilians in the eastern Ukraine`s conflict-torn Donetsk region. The... read more »

Boko Haram leader killed in clashes: Nigerian military

Nigerian forces have killed a man claiming to be the leader of Islamist Boko Haram militants, Abubakar Shekau, the country’s defence authority said on... read more »

Karzai says goodbye with a final gibe at US

Afghanistan wants to delay US security deal

KABUL: Outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai used his farewell speech on Tuesday to take a parting shot at the United States, accusing Washington of waging a... read more »

Nine dead, over 30 injured in attack at Afghan volleyball match

Kabul: At least nine people were killed and 33 wounded Sunday in a bomb attack at a sports match in eastern Afghanistan, officials said, on the same day that Islamic State fighters launched... read more »

Thousands flee as `super typhoon` Dujuan nears Taiwan

Taipei: Evacuations were stepped up in Taiwan Monday as `super typhoon` Dujuan swirled towards the island, gathering strength on its approach to the east coast.Torrential rains and high... read more »

Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high note

Isro successfully launches Astrosat, six other satellites

SRIHARIKOTA: Isro on Monday successfully launched India’s first astronomy satellite Astrosat, eleven years after the government cleared the project. A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle... read more »

In a first, France launches air strikes on Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria

Paris: Six French jet fighters targeted and destroyed an Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday, making good on a promise to go after the... read more »

PM Narendra Modi to Indian Diaspora: ‘India is waiting for ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Indian diaspora in California that it is time the brain drain became a “brain gain” for India. “India is waiting for you,” he declared in... read more »