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India Set to Introduce Landmark Waqf Act...

India Set to Introduce Landmark Waqf Act Amendments in Parliament

In a significant move, the Indian government is poised to introduce the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act in Parliament this week, aimed at amending the Waqf Act of 1995. The proposed legislation seeks to overhaul the management and administration of Waqf... read more »

Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar as New Leade...

Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar as New Leader, Signaling Shift in Gaza’s ...

In a significant development, Hamas has announced Yahya Sinwar as its new leader, replacing Ismail Haniyeh. Sinwar, a prominent figure in the Hamas, resistance group, is known for his hardline stance and military background.BackgroundYahya Sinwar, 58, has been a key figure in Hamas’s... read more »

Sheikh Hasina Seeks India’s Approv...

Sheikh Hasina Seeks India’s Approval for Asylum, Confirms Foreign Min...

New Delhi, India – In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested approval to seek asylum in India. This was confirmed by Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, amid the ongoing political upheaval in Bangladesh following a military takeover. Request for... read more »

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick ...

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick for US 2024 election

Washington D.C., August 6, 2024 — In a highly anticipated move, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her vice presidential pick for the upcoming election. The announcement, expected to be made at a special event in Washington D.C. later this week, has generated significant buzz and... read more »

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Hong Kong blocks BBC site after video of police beating is aired

BEIJING — The BBC’s website was blocked in China on Wednesday, hours after a video of Hong Kong police beating and kicking a pro-democracy protester began circulating online. The move appears to... read more »

Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes have struck suspected Kurdish rebel positions in southeastern Turkey, media reports said Tuesday, the first major... read more »

IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other people

SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad,... read more »

7 killed in stampede at Imran Khan’s rally in Pak

At least seven people were killed and 40 others wounded in a stampede following a political rally by opposition politician Imran Khan in central Pakistan on... read more »

Former Pak PM Gilani’s son booked for murder

LAHORE: Pakistan’s former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son has been booked in a murder case after his security guard allegedly shot dead a... read more »

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Government Mulls Raising FDI Cap to 100 Percent for DTH, Cable Ne...

Government is considering a proposal to raise FDI limits to 100 percent in broadcasting carriage and content services, including DTH and cable networks, aimed at attracting overseas investment and... read more »

Larsen & Toubro bags orders worth Rs 1,810 cr...

Engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said it has bagged orders worth Rs 1,810 crore across various verticals so far in this... read more »

Indian IT companies among world’s worst paymaster...

NEW DELHI: Indian IT companies are among the 10 worst paymasters in the world, says a survey — a mid-level IT manager draws an average salary of $41,213... read more »

Arun Jaitley pitches India story, finds takers in fund ...

NEW DELHI: Asserting that India’s macroeconomic parameters are sound, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said that foreign investors are looking for... 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... read more »

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I may not play for India again, but it’s a goal: Yuvraj Sin...

New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh, Player of the Tournament in the 2011 World Cup, has admitted to having mulled over the fact that he has played his last match for India as he struggles for opportunities to... read more »

Haddin reveals `daughter's battle against cancer` helped him play better in Ashes

Cricketer Brad Haddin rested from Australia squad ...

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been rested from a near full-length squad to face South Africa in their pre-World Cup series with the world... read more »

Kulkarni replaces injured Shami for Sri Lanka ODIs

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka beginning on November 2, a BCCI release said on Monday. He will be replaced... read more »

BCCI suffers losses, may claim damages from WICB

A livid BCCI has said it has suffered huge losses and that it will claim all the damages following the West Indies cricket team’s unprecedented move to... read more »

WICB will only have dialogue with WIPA

Kingston: In what seems to be a jolt to the Caribbean players, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has made it clear that it will have a dialogue with only... read more »

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Bengal governor says no to disruptive campus agitations

Bengal governor says no to disruptive campus agitations

Kolkata – In the wake of the recent spurt in student agitations in West Bengal, state Governor M.K. Narayanan Friday asserted campus protests should not turn “disruptive”. Speaking... read more »

MBBS students demand expulsion of tainted batchmates

MBBS students demand expulsion of tainted batchmat...

Srinagar – Students of government medical college here held protests Thursday demanding expulsion of those who managed to get admission in... read more »

Higher education not a priority for Akhilesh Yadav gove...

Higher education not a priority for Akhilesh Yadav government

By Brij Khandelwal Agra – When young Akhilesh Yadav took over as the Uttar Pradesh chief minister in March 2012, there was the natural expectation that... read more »

MBBS entrance racket shocks J&K

MBBS entrance racket shocks J&K

By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar – The plot behind the Jammu and Kashmir MBBS entrance test 2012 racket was so blatant and shocking that it could be the... read more »

‘India Corner’ at Indonesia’s Udayana...

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Jakarta – An “India Corner” has been set up at the Udayana University in Denpasar in Bali as part of an initiative by the Indian embassy here... read more »

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Sonam Kapoor at Cannes 2017: Sonam has this to say about ruling t...

On Day 5 of Cannes Film Festival, Sonam Kapoor looked radiant in a soft blush coloured flowy gown all ready for the red carpet. Here is what Sonam has to say about her red carpet statement. Sonam... read more »

Raabta: Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon’...

As the clock strikes down to the release of ‘Raabta’, the film’s lead stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon have been out and about,... read more »

Lisa Haydon blessed with baby boy, names him Zack. Thei...

Lisa Haydon gave birth to a baby boy on May 17. The new mother shared the news on her social media account. It’s a boy for Lisa Haydon. After living her... read more »

Half Girlfriend box office collection day 1: Arjun Kapo...

Half Girlfriend starring had Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor started on a good note on the first day. The film collected Rs 10.27 crore on the first day.... read more »

Happy Birthday Jr NTR: Five films that redefined Jr NTR...

Happy Birthday Jr NTR: Jr NTR had to struggle a lot before he could find his feet in the industry as a lead actor. Jr NTR turned 34 on Saturday and chose to... read more »

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

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

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 in nearly a year helped Manchester... read more »

Gritty` Villas-Boas says `will not quit` following `humbling` Liverpool loss

Gritty` Villas-Boas says `will not quit` following...

London – Andre Villas-Boas admitted that he is fighting to save his job after Sunday’s humiliating 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool but... read more »

Rooney set to open talks on new Man U contract

Rooney set to open talks on new Man U contract

London – Wayne Rooney’s representatives are ready to thrash out a bumper new deal with Manchester United, according to reports. According to... read more »

Serie A : Juve go six clear, Napoli keep in touch with ...

Serie A : Juve go six clear, Napoli keep in touch with Inter

Rome – Napoli kept their hopes of a first Serie A title since 1990 alive with an epic 4-2 win over 10-man Inter Milan after a Carlos Tevez hat-trick had... read more »

Bayern Munich coach vows to win Club World Cup

Bayern Munich coach vows to win Club World Cup

Agadir, Morocco – Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said he was determined to win the Club World Cup as his European champions prepare to face... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams, , weak global cues

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams, weak global cu...

After two days of gains, gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams in New Delhi on Monday on stockists selling at existing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also lost Rs 275 to... read more »

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

New Dehli – Gold prices moved down 0.36 per cent to Rs 29,130 per 10 gram at the futures trade today after participants offloaded partial... read more »

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, Rs 31,525 per 1...

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, firm global cues

New Delhi – Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 205 to reach Rs 31,525 per ten grams here on Saturday on sustained buying... read more »

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten gr...

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on revival of buying at existing lower levels amid a firming... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram

Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram

Extending its losses for the second straight day, gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on sustained... read more »

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Asthma patients may be over-medicating themselves

If you have asthma, chances are you may be taking higher doses of medicines than actually required, say experts. People with mild asthma are advised to lower their medication dose once their asthma... read more »

New therapies raise hope for a breakthrough in tac...

In the summer of 2012, a year after his wife had died of lung cancer, Michael Harris scraped open an old mole on his back and it would not stop... read more »

Some healthy snacks to masticate on

Soon after lunch, your alertness goes for a toss and you reach out for a cup of coffee. Leave that aside and consume sin-free food items like raw vegetables... read more »

Vitamin A deficiency may up risk of childhood illnesses

School-age kids who do not get enough vitamin A are more likely to get sick with gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses, a new study has found. The study... read more »

Turned 18? Check BP to lower heart disease risk later

The 25-year comprehensive study is the first to identify different long-term patterns of blood pressure levels and resulting cardiovascular risk.”Blood... read more »

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Canada's Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in 2014

Canada’s Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in 2014

Canada’s Detour Gold Corp said it expects cash costs to fall to $800-$900 per ounce sold and production to double to 450,000-500,000 ounces this year. Miners, stung by a near 25 percent drop... read more »

Gold steady after two-day fall, economic optimism weighs

Gold import: Government may axe 80:20 scheme

The government is considering doing away with the controversial 80:20 scheme for gold import, in a bid to partially relax the restrictions on import... read more »

Gold rallies to two-month high on safe-haven bids

Singapore – Gold rallied for a third session on Monday to its highest in two months as equities fell on worries that capital outflows from emerging... read more »

Gold Continues to Regain Strength

Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams

Gold’s ongoing advance has put the squeeze on short sellers, causing a short-covering rally which led to gold’s fourth consecutive week of gains.  The... read more »

No plans to roll back gold import curbs: FM P. Chidamba...

No plans to roll back gold import curbs: FM P. Chidambaram

Mumabi – India is not planning any changes to its record import duty on gold and other restrictions on imports until the current account deficit is... read more »

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Layer of fat surrounding heart may determine heart disease

Whether a person is obese as measured by values of body mass index (BMI) tells only a partial story about a person’s heart health. A better predictor of the disease is the amount of fat surrounding... read more »

Is your child suffering from anxiety issues?

Anxiety is not an adult headache. Here’s how to deal with worries that plague your baby. Looking back, you think childhood was free of care.... read more »

When you’re obese and pregnant

“Obese pregnant women are more likely to give birth to babies with excessive body fat and these children may grow up to be obese or overweight adults.... read more »

How coffee can help keep diabetes at bay: Four cups sla...

Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day can slash the risk of diabetes by 25 per cent, according to new research. The study has found that drinking... read more »

Understanding and caring for dengue fever in kids!

Dengue fever, one of the most common diseases in India, is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Dengue is transmitted by several... read more »

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Middle East

Iran: throwing acid on the face of girl the eyes of culprit will ...

Tehran . Iranian court convicted of throwing acid in the face of a girl ‘s eyes are ruled out . Acid attack girl had lost both eyes . According to the National Counsel Resistance of Iran... read more »

WORKERS DIE IN BLAZE

MANAMA – Three Bangladeshis were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in Mukharqa yesterday. The men died of smoke... read more »

Bomb blasts as rioters fight police

MANAMA: Two home-made bombs exploded last night as security forces confronted saboteurs who were blocking roads and pelting policemen with Molotov cocktails in... read more »

Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

TWO more swine flu cases have been recorded in Bahrain this week, bringing the total to six. The GDN yesterday obtained the Health Ministry’s Weekly... read more »

WE CAN DO BUSINESS

MANAMA: London’s Lord Mayor yesterday described Bahrain as a gateway for Britain to do business with the region – and also enter Africa and the... read more »

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Elections 2019: AAP not to tie-up with Congress, declares candida...

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced the names of its candidates for six of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi. The announcement was made by Delhi AAP convenor Gopal Rai, who also said that the party... read more »

Rahul Gandhi says “PM Modi Can’t Let G...

Rahul Gandhi, Congress Party President today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not taking a break from public relations exercises even at a... read more »

Sidhu Insists on Dialogue with Pakistan

Navjot Singh Sidhu, the Punjab minister on Thursday insisted that dialogue and diplomatic pressure will count for in seeking a long-term solution to terror... read more »

Pakistan to release IAF pilot tomorrow as ‘peace gestur...

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be released on Friday as a... read more »

21 Parties Blast BJP for Blatant Politicization Of Arme...

Leaders of 21 parties who met in parliament today said they backed the armed forces and expressed deep concern for the Air Force pilot who went missing during... read more »

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Lalu Prasad Yadav’s aide candidate for lone Legislative Cou...

JD(U) has decided to give its seat in the Bihar Legislative Council to its alliance partner RJD, which is set to nominate Bhola Yadav, a close aide of Lalu Prasad, for the lone vacancy in the Upper... read more »

Dikshit calls for action in Tehelka sexual assault case

Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit’s meeting wit...

NEW DELHI: Amid reports that she may be shunted out of Kerala, governor Sheila Dikshit on Monday met home minister Rajnath Singh. She will also meet... read more »

BJP demands white paper on Mamata Banerjee’s Sing...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday demanded that the West Bengal government should publish a white paper about Chief Minister Mamata... read more »

Manjhi questions Modi’s Jharkhand visit during by...

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday questioned the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in neighbouring Jharkhand when bypolls in 10... read more »

Sonia takes pot shots at Modi, says he sold fake dreams

Sonia Gandhi asks party men to be ready for 2014 battle

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday took pot shots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying fake dreams were sold by individuals who laid out a trap.... read more »

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Now, solar-powered car that follows the sun to maximize energy ga...

Washington –  Researchers have developed a solar-powered concept car that will follow the sun to maximize its energy collection. Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi Concept vehicle is the first-ever... read more »

ZTE to unveil 5 smartphones including Grand S II a...

Washington – ZTE has reportedly announced its plans to unveil five smartphones, including a follow-up to its flagship Grand S, during a tech... read more »

Journo adopter says Google Glass is `doomed` for 2014

Journo adopter says Google Glass is `doomed` for 2014

Washington, Jan. 3 (ANI): A tech journalist and an early adopter of Google Glass has reportedly given his verdict that the highly-anticipated wearable... read more »

Russia’s dual-screen YotaPhone ‘kind of gim...

Washington – A Russian company has developed a dual screen smartphone called the YotaPhone. The phone comes with all the features, but on the backside it... read more »

eBay likely to launch own virtual currency

Washington –  Online commerce site eBay’s PayPal has reportedly filed a patent application that hints to a possible launch of its own virtual... read more »

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UN chief appalled by bombings in Russia

UN chief hails conclusion of Maldives presidential poll

United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the conclusion of the Maldives presidential election run-off, hoping the new government will “engage the oppositio! n in a... read more »

Pakistan formally begins high treason trial of Musharraf

Pakistan formally begins high treason trial of Mus...

Islamabad – Pakistan Sunday announced to have formally started high treason proceedings against the former president Pervez Musharraf and will... read more »

Khaleda Zia’s son acquitted of money laundering

Tarique Rahman

Dhaka – A Bangladeshi court here Sunday acquitted former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s elde! st son Tarique Rahman of money laundering charge while... read more »

20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

Male – More than 20 people were arrested Saturday in the Maldives for showing their ballot slips after casting their vote in the presidential run-off, a... read more »

Maldives election results Sunday

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Male – Maldives Elections Commissioner Fuad Thoufeek has said the final results of the presidential run-off will be announced Sunday, a media report... read more »

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England not playing with fear: Stuart Broad

Hitting out at former captain Michael Vaughan, who had said England are “playing with fear”, fast bowler Stuart Broad has denied the allegation. “I don’t think we are playing... read more »

Messi challenges Ronaldo in race for Spain’s top s...

After finding his scoring touch in Germany, Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to renew his scintillating duel with Lionel Messi in the Spanish... read more »

Tiger Woods will not play Honda Classic

Tiger Woods has confirmed that he will not play next weeks’ Honda Classic after he announced an indefinite leave from the PGA Tour. Woods said last week he... read more »

DD can share feed of WC matches with private cable oper...

Public broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) can continue to share live feed of cricket World Cup matches with private cable operators as the Supreme Court on Friday... read more »

World Cup 2015: New Zealand thrashes England by 8 wicke...

Tim Southee took 7-33 in the most destructive spell in New Zealand’s limited-overs history and Brendon McCullum made the fastest 50 in a Cricket World Cup... read more »

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China may have quietly moved tonnes of war gear into northern Tib...

may have quietly moved tonnes of military gear while it was conducting military exercises in the remote mountainous Tibet region, the PLA Daily, the official mouthpiece of Chinese military, has... read more »

President Donald Trump lets Iran nuclear deal live...

President Donald Trump agreed Monday night to let the issue go, but only for a few more months and only after last-minute changes to distance Trump... read more »

We oppose militarisation of South China Sea: Australia’...

India has commercial interests in the South China Sea and has been pressing for resolving the dispute as per the United Nations Convention on the Law of the... read more »

LoC firing: Pak targets schools in J&K; 217 student...

All schools in Nowshera, Manjakote sectors of Rajouri district is closed for an indefinite periodBraving Pakistani shelling from across the Line of Control... read more »

Precedents suggest Mayawati’s resignation likely to be ...

Her resignation may not be accepted because members quitting Parliament are expected to submit their resignation in a simple format and without... read more »

Congress Moves Against Modi over Anurag Thakur’s Remark

The Congress party has submitted a privilege motion notice in Lok Sabha against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sharing BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s remarks on social media . The motion... read more »

Quad Countries Call for End to Violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar

The Quad countries, comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia, have collectively called for an end to violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar. They emphasized the need for... read more »

Report on the Indian Union Budget 2024

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, 2024, marks a significant milestone in India’s economic journey. This budget, the first during... read more »

Latest News on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be highly competitive. Following President Joe Biden’s announcement to exit the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, the... read more »

Donald Trump Informs Christians They Won’t Need to Vote After Thi...

During a campaign event organized by Turning Point Action in West Palm Beach, Florida, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a bold statement to Christian voters, asserting that if they... read more »

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