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NPA framework: Ordinance to empower RBI ...

NPA framework: Ordinance to empower RBI actually gives more teeth to govt

The Presidential Ordinanceempowering the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to enforce expeditious resolution of non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks should hardly come as a surprise. For several past weeks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been hinting at this legal empowerment of the central bank to... read more »

Eman Ahmed’s chaotic exit from Ind...

Eman Ahmed’s chaotic exit from India compels Maharashtra govt to issu...

New Delhi: The ‘world’s heaviest woman’, Eman Ahmed, left India amidst a lot of controversy and a chaotic last day. Her final few moments in Mumbai were confusing and supremely disorganized to say the least, so much so, that India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj... read more »

With Gonda named dirtiest city, Aditynat...

With Gonda named dirtiest city, Aditynath wields broom for cleaner U.P.

The U.P. Chief Minister arrived at the congested Baloo Addar locality in the heart of Lucknow and began sweeping the streets. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday picked up a broom to convey his seriousness towards making Uttar Pradesh clean. This was a day after he expressed... read more »

After robberies, J&K bank stops cash...

After robberies, J&K bank stops cash transactions in 40 branches of sou...

A customer can do transactions using cheques at these branches, and do cash transactions in nearest safe branches.   The Jammu & Kashmir Bank has stopped cash transactions in at least 40 branches in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts following a sudden spurt in bank robberies... read more »

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Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio to share infrastructure

Bharti Airtel to raise $400 million in overseas debt shortly

Mumbai: As part of its $2 billion debt raising plan, India’s largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel is set to tap the overseas bond markets again with $400 million issue later this month to repay... read more »

Govt pushes Odisha to expedite grant of licence to...

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) is pushing the Odisha government to expedite issuance of mining approval for South Korean steel major Posco.... read more »

Sun Pharma buys Ranbaxy for $3.2 bn, creates fifth larg...

Mumbai: India’s top drug makers Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd and Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd said on Monday that the latter would acquire the former in a... read more »

BHEL FY14 provisional net profit halves to Rs 3228 cr

State-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) on Saturday disappointed the street with its provisional numbers for the financial year... read more »

Now, buy LPG cylinder from kirana stores, super marts

NEW DELHI: Running out of cooking gas suddenly won’t be such a problem any more. You can always step out and pick up a refill literally off the shelf at... read more »

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Newcomer Sunny Leone beats Katrina Kaif, becomes most searched personality on Google 2013

I hope the audience is scared of me : Sunny Leone

Mumbai – Indo-Canadian adult films star-turned-actress Sunny Leone is pretty excited about her film “Ragini MMS 2” and hopes that the audience will be scared of her for the first... read more »

Timberlake hangs himself 'upside down' before concerts

I’m not cool, says Timberlake

os Angeles – Singer Justin Timberlake won’t use the word “cool” to describe himself. He feels being cool is only about having... read more »

Four Indian films to vie for Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Four Indian films to vie for Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Brisbane – Four Indian films – “Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya”, “Monsoon Shootout”, “The Lunchbox” and... read more »

Don’t want to dilute my moment of glory: Neetu Ch...

Don't want to dilute my moment of glory: Neetu Chandra

By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Writ! e-ups suggesting that actor Randeep Hooda, once a very close friend of actress Neetu Chandra, showed up at the Prithvi... read more »

Won’t make 3D film until I get it right: Rakesh R...

Won't make 3D film until I get it right: Rakesh Roshan

Chennai – Actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, who is basking in the success of “Krrish 3”, said that he will make a 3D film only when he is... read more »

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New test offers hope to breast cancer sufferers

Most women believe `antiperspirant causes breast cancer` myth

Melbourne – A large number of women believe the myth that antiperspirant causes breast cancer, but fail to take the recommended amount of exercise, a new survey has revealed. The poll by the... read more »

Only one in three NYC adults `use condoms during sex`

Only one in three NYC adults `use condoms during s...

New York – Only about one in three New York City adults used a condom the last time they had sex, a new poll has revealed. The survey conducted... read more »

How to manage work on weekends

How to manage work on weekends

Washington – While most of the employees usually live in a gray zone of sorts between work and leisure, a new poll has revealed that workers who tend to... read more »

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; the new lifestyle disease

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; the new lifestyle disease

By Sreeparna Chakrabarty New Delhi – Troubled by facial hair, acne and irregular menstrual periods? Chances are you could be suffering from Polycystic... read more »

It’s Diwali for Vrindavan widows too, this year

It's Diwali for Vrindavan widows too, this year

By Brij Khandelwal Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh) – Thousands of widows of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh will, for the first time, celebrate Diwali this year.... read more »

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2 cops suspended for taking bribes from red sanders smugglers in ...

An inquiry by AP Vigilance Department has revealed that two senior police officers tasked with monitoring activities of red sanders smugglers and protecting forest officers from them were allowing... read more »

MP: MLA caught on camera wiping hands off ex-BJP M...

Bhopal: An Independent lawmaker Dinesh Rai in Madhya Pradesh has been caught on camera wiping his hands off the saree of a former Bharatiya Janata... read more »

Thane: Man Kills Youth Over Love Affair

THANE: A man allegedly shot dead a youth when he found him with a girl he was in love with, police said today. The incident took place when Arjun Ashok... read more »

Shiv Sena Warns BJP on Seat-Sharing, Says ‘We Are...

Don't worry about Maharashtra: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray draws line for N. Modi

MUMBAI: In the game of brinksmanship that the partners of 25 years are playing over seat-sharing for the Maharashtra elections, the Shiv Sena this morning... read more »

Air India loses Nirmala Sitharaman’s baggage on w...

MELBOURNE: Union minister of state for commerce and industry Nirmala Sitharaman has become the latest victim of misplaced baggage on an Air India flight as her... read more »

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Mourinho says `trophyless` season would be `unacceptable` for Chelsea

Mourinho says declining Chelsea not good enough to win PL title

London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho does not think his side is good enough to win the Premier League, according to reports. According to the Mirror, Mourinho feels he inherited a Chelsea... read more »

Harden leads Rockets to win over Warriors in NBA match

Harden leads Rockets to win over Warriors in NBA m...

Houston – Houston Rockets’ shooting guard James Harden scored 34 points to lead his team to a 105-83 victory over the Golden State... read more »

Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch coach

Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch coach

The Hague – Dutch football head coach Louis van Gaal was not very satisfied with th! e draw for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil, with... read more »

Balotelli fends off `zombie attack` in `new` promotiona...

Balotelli aims to be top striker in World Cup

Ottawa –  In a promotional clip for an upcoming award show, Italian footballer Mario Balotelli is seen speaking to the camera at Milan’s training... read more »

New McLaren driver Magnussen calls Hamilton’s deb...

New McLaren driver Magnussen calls Hamilton's debut season with team `inspiring`

London –  New McLaren driver Kevin Magnussen has said that Lewis Hamilton’s success in his debut Formula One season is an encouragement as he... read more »

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powerful earthquake hits off eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — A strong earthquake hit off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Wednesday, causing panic among residents, but there were no immediate reports of injuries... read more »

Obama defends Iranian nuclear deal against 'tough talk and bluster'

Obama ready to authorize air strikes on ISIS in Sy...

President Obama reportedly is prepared to expand airstrikes against the Islamic State into Syria and broaden the campaign against the group in Iraq,... read more »

Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 R...

Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made... read more »

New Ebola Patient Arrives in U.S. for Treatment

An American citizen who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone has arrived for treatment at a US hospital where two American healthcare workers were previously... read more »

Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: What’s new and is it ...

Apple denies knowledge of iPhone exploit allowing NSA interception

Apple has announced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. So yes, Apple is now officially selling phablets. Forget that iPhone 5 ad where Apple talked about common... read more »

Emergency accommodation the priority as WA prepares for Syrian refugees, Colin Barnett say...

Western Australia’s government agencies have begun planning for the arrival of Syrian refugees, with Premier Colin Barnett saying WA would be prepared to provide more than the 1,000... read more »

Bihar polls to be held between Oct 12 and Nov 5, results on Nov 8

The Bihar assembly elections will be conducted in five phases between October 12 and November 5, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday, setting the stage for a tough contest... read more »

Yemen air strike: 13 out of 20 Indian crew members safe, 7 missing, MEA says

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that reports about killing of 20 Indians in a Saudi-led alliance in air strikes on fuel smugglers at a Yemeni port on Tuesday... read more »

Rakesh Maria May Not Retain Charge of Sheena Bora Probe: Sources

NEW DELHI: Rakesh Maria, who was removed as Mumbai’s police commissioner on Tuesday, is unlikely to retain charge of the Sheena Bora murder investigation despite the Maharashtra... read more »

Rakesh Maria ‘not thinking of resigning’

A day after he was shunted out of the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Wednesday said he was not contemplating quitting. “I am not thinking of resigning.... read more »