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Vivek Oberoi donates 25 flats to familie...

Vivek Oberoi donates 25 flats to families of CRPF martyrs

Vivek’s organistation has written a letter to the CRPF fraternity announcing the flats to the kin of the martyrs who laid their lives for the nation in different operations. Reportedly, four flats have already been given to the families. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi’s company Karrm... read more »

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath governmen...

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath government declares Saturday as ‘no sc...

Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Dinesh Sharma after a meeting on Friday decided to declare Saturday as no school bag day. Trying to take load off students, BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to declare Saturdays as “no school bag day” in all government run primary... read more »

Modi breaks new ground by meeting Indian...

Modi breaks new ground by meeting Indian Tamils in Sri Lanka

Modi, after participating in the UN Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, also travelled to Dickoya in the island’s central hills, the tea country, where Tamil people of Indian origin are concentrated. India’s neighbourhood diplomacy is often accused of being ham-handed. Whether it is in dealing... read more »

Kapil Mishra warns of ‘new drama&#...

Kapil Mishra warns of ‘new drama’ by AAP for distraction

NEW DELHI: On the fourth day of his hunger strike, sacked minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday warned that the AAP will resort to “new drama” to distract attention from the “foreign trips controversy”. “Fourth day of satyagraha – What new drama will be done to... read more »

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'Assad could contribute to new Syria but not as PM'

Assad warns Turkey for supporting rebels

Damascus – While accusing Turkey of supporting the rebels in Syria to oust his government, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned the neighbouring country on Friday that it will face severe... read more »

Zuma's name cleared from 'Gupta gate' scandal

Zuma’s name cleared from ‘Gupta gate&#...

Johannesburg – The South African government Thursday dismissed media reports that President Jacob Zuma was involved in the unauthorised landing... read more »

Nawaz Sharif seeks stringent anti-terrorism laws

Obama apprised of talks with Taliban: Sharif

Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Thursday called for stringent anti-terror laws in the country so that those involved in such activities... read more »

We are on ‘right track’ on Syria chemical w...

We are on 'right track' on Syria chemical weapons: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday global powers were “on the right track” with a plan to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons... read more »

Ex-Philippines President Arroyo, 21 others charged with...

Ex-Philippines President Arroyo, 21 others charged with plunder

Manila – Former Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and 21 government officials were charged Thursday with plunder for alleged misuse of the... read more »

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Supreme Court ruling to add to complexities: telecom companies

New Delhi, April 18: The Supreme Court ruling allowing Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to audit accounts of telecom companies will become a larger issue for corporate India and not just mobile... read more »

Microsoft to bring back Start Menu in upcoming Windows 8.2

Microsoft named ‘most attractive employer...

New Delhi – Global software major Microsoft is the ‘most attractive employer’ in India, while IT, telecom and ITes are the most... read more »

Bajaj Auto union demands ‘insane’ and ‘prep...

Mumbai – Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto on Thursday termed the demands made by the workers’ union in Chakan plant as ‘entirely... read more »

Titagarh Wagons launches open offer to buy up to 25% in...

Kolkata – Kolkata-based railway wagons manufacturer Titagarh Wagons (TWL) on Wednesday launched a mandatory open offer to buy up to 25.08% equity stake... read more »

China may have 1,000 tonnes of gold tied in financing :...

Singapore – Chinese firms could have locked up as much as 1,000 tonnes of gold in financing deals, an industry report said, indicating a big slice of... read more »

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Salman makes me comfortable: Katrina Kaif

Salman makes me comfortable: Katrina Kaif

Mumbai – Actress Katrina Kaif says she gets nervous in front of superstar Shah Rukh Khan while ex-beau Salman Khan makes her feel comfortable. “I was nervous while working with Shah... read more »

I've never received so much appreciation: Rakesh Roshan

I’ve never received so much appreciation: Ra...

By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Riding high on the success of his latest superhero directorial “Krrish 3”, Rakesh Roshan wants to go on... read more »

I love Sunil, Gutthi: Kapil Sharma

I love Sunil, Gutthi: Kapil Sharma

Mumbai – Standup comedian Kapil Sharma says he can’t force Sunil Grover aka Gutthi of “Comedy Nights With Kapil” to stay back on the... read more »

‘Kochadaiiyaan’ slated to release Jan 10, 2...

'Kochadaiiyaan' slated to release Jan 10, 2014

Chennai – Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer “Kochadaiiyaan” is readying for theatrical release Jan 10, 2014, while its music is likely to be... read more »

Less is more: Aamir on ‘Dhoom: 3’ promotion...

Less is more: Aamir on 'Dhoom: 3' promotions

Mumbai – Aamir Khan, who is known! to involve himself deeply with innovative promotions of his films, says the “less is more” policy will... read more »

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Diwali not so happy for heart, diabetic patients

Tamil Nadu celebrates Diwali with traditional fervour

Chennai – People in Tamil Nadu Saturday woke up to the sounds of crackers on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. Children burst fire crackers and adults performed puja at home.... read more »

Obama wishes Indians 'Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak'

Obama wishes Indians ‘Happy Diwali and Saal ...

By Arun Kumar Washington – President Barack Obama has wished Indians “a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak” saying the festival reminded... read more »

Too much exposure to noise can pose serious public heal...

Too much exposure to noise can pose serious public health threat

London – A research team examined the latest research on noise’s impact on an array of health indicators- hearing loss, cardiovascular disease,... read more »

Men do check out women’s breasts every time they look a...

Men do check out women’s breasts every time they look at them

Washington – Eye tracking technology has officially reconfirmed that people look at the sexual body parts more and faces less when evaluating women’s... read more »

Secrets to being successful male escort revealed

Secrets to being successful male escort revealed

Melbourne – A Brisbane based male escort has revealed secrets to his business success, saying that women like to be with gentlemen. Steve, who clearly... read more »

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Supreme Court declares National Tax Tribunal law as unconstitutio...

The Supreme Court today declared as unconstitutional the National Tax Tribunal Act under which a tribunal was set up to decide tax-related cases by taking away jurisdiction of high courts in such... read more »

BJP, Shiv Sena deny alliance is over

Mumbai: Amid reports that the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra has collapsed, both parties claimed on Thursday that the talks were still... read more »

First Develop India , says Modi at Make In India launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch his ‘Make in India’ programme on Thursday, ahead of his maiden visit to the US, rolling out the red... read more »

34 rocket launchers, 800 cartridges recovered in Punjab

The seized ammunition include 34 rocket launchers and 800 rounds of cartridges of Light Machine Guns (LMG) near a canal at village Mulepur in the district,... read more »

Top of the world: Isro’s Mangalyaan triumph has s...

For the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), Mangalyaan was a bold gamble that paid off. When it was launched in 2013, along with accolades, it had also... read more »

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Khloe and Lamar Odom separately attend Jay Z's LA gig

Khloe and Lamar Odom separately attend Jay Z’s LA gig

Washington – Khloe Kardashian and estranged husband Lamar Odom separately attended Jay Z ‘s concert and never interacted with each other at L.A.’s Staples Center. According to a... read more »

`Chic` Nicole Scherzinger spotted heading for night out in London

`Chic` Nicole Scherzinger spotted heading for nigh...

London – Nicole Scherzinger was spotted looking chic as she headed out for a night in one of London’s swankiest restaurant. The former... read more »

Ex-soccer player Woodhouse claims football fixing `been...

Ex-soccer player Woodhouse claims football fixing `been going on for ages`

London – Former football star Curtis Woodhouse has said that he once got invited to bet on a club to lose by five or more goals and then saw them get... read more »

Keane says Fergie still wants `power, control` of Man U

Keane says Fergie still wants `power, control` of Man U

London – Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘massive ego’ is harming the club, according... read more »

Mark Waugh says England `have no pride` in Ashes perfor...

Mark Waugh says England `have no pride` in Ashes performance so far

London – Former Australian player Mark Waugh has said that England do not have any pride in their Ashes performance so far and have got some serious work... read more »

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World

Magnitude-5.6 quake hits north of Tokyo; no tsunami warning

A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck in the Kanto region north of Tokyo on Tuesday, but no tsunami alert was issued. The 12:28 p.m. quake, which originated in the... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had... read more »

Typhoon Kalmaegi sends in ripples to revive monsoon in ...

Relative calm seems to be dawning on west and northwest India after a delayed rampaging run by the monsoon that lasted until the last week-end but the Bay of... read more »

Thailand deaths: Police search for man after killings

Police in Thailand are continuing to search for a man they want to speak to in connection with the deaths of two British tourists. The bodies of David Miller,... read more »

Indian slams Pakistan for failing to act against Hafiz ...

New Delhi on Monday slammed Islamabad for failing to act against Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, after the Pakistani envoy said the... read more »

Vyapam whistle-blower wins court battle against Madhya Pradesh government

Madhya Pradesh: State withdraws transfers The transfers of Dr Anand Rai, one of the main whistleblowers in the Vyapam cash-for-jobs scam, and his wife Gauri, by the health department have... read more »

Enforcement Directorate registers money laundering case against firm allegedly linked to R...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case arising out of a land grab case at Bikaner in Rajasthan involving a firm allegedly linked to Robert Vadra, son-in-law... read more »

AAP leader Phoolka quits party to focus on anti-Sikh riot cases

Senior advocate HS Phoolka announced on Saturday that he was quitting all posts of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) but clarified that he would remain a member of the rookie party. Addressing a... read more »

Centre needs to tread cautiously on Netaji files: Venkaiah

The Centre will take a decision on declassification of files related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose only after studying its impact on India’s relations with other countries, Union... read more »

AP targets double digit growth in 2015-16: CM

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the state is targeting a double digit growth in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2015-16 financial year. “Our... read more »