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Thai police say closer to cracking Bangk...

Thai police say closer to cracking Bangkok bomb case

Police claimed significant progress on Wednesday towards finding the mastermind of Thailand’s deadliest attack after an arrested man admitted being near the Aug. 17 shrine blast and fingerprints tied him to the room of a suspected bomber. The unidentified man arrested less than a kilometer... read more »

TV baron Peter Mukerjea records statemen...

TV baron Peter Mukerjea records statement in Sheena Bora case

Television baron Peter Mukerjea recorded his statement on the murder of his step daughter Sheena Bora at Khar police station in Mumbai on Wednesday. Peter’s wife Indrani — the mother of Sheena — is under arrest in the case along with her former husband Sanjeev Khanna and driver... read more »

Trade union strike cripples transport, b...

Trade union strike cripples transport, banking services in many cities

Millions of workers across India went on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday to protest against changes in labour laws and privatisation of PSUs, affecting life in many cities. More than 15 crore workers from 10 central trade unions, including those in the banking, manufacturing, construction and coal... read more »

Former Pakistan cricketer Arshad Khan dr...

Former Pakistan cricketer Arshad Khan driving Uber cab in Sydney

NEW DELHI: How would you picture the life of a former international cricketer? Probably nurturing the upcoming generation of cricketers, commentating, working for a cricket board, running his own cricket academy, dealing with the nitty-gritties of his business or simply sunbathing in a faraway... read more »

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Controlling inflation remains RBI priority: Raghuram Rajan

Controlling inflation remains RBI priority: Raghuram Rajan

Brushing aside suggestions that the RBI has shifted focus from inflation management to growth, the central bank on Monday said fighting rising prices will continue to be its priority and a call on... read more »

Apple has 'big plans' for 2014: Tim Cook

Apple has ‘big plans’ for 2014: Tim Co...

Apple enthusiasts across the globe are in for a treat as the iconic creator of iPhone smartphone and iPad tablet has “big plans” lined up... read more »

Sebi board to discuss corp governance code, REITs tomor...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

New Delhi – Capital market regulator Sebi is likely to discuss on Tuesday new Corporate Governance Code for listed companies and also certain new... read more »

Gold lingers around $1,200, taper worries remain

Canada's Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in 2014

Singapore – Gold held steady on Monday after its biggest weekly loss in a month, but the metal was still at the risk of falling back below $1,200 an... read more »

Rupee suffers reality check, speculation hits further

Rupee suffers reality check, speculation hits further

By Gyanendra Kumar Keshri New Delhi – The Indian rupee was among the worst performing currencies this year, hitting a record low of 68.85 against the... read more »

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Railway Budget 2014 : Modi Government to Present First Rail Budge...

At noon on Tuesday, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda will present the Narendra Modi government’s first Rail Budget, which is traditionally seen to set the stage for the union budget – to... read more »

Maharashtra onion farmers threaten stir against st...

Protesting against the Centre’s policy to control onion prices, onion traders in Maharashtra met State Agricultural Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe... read more »

Protests Over Price Rise in Parliament and Outside

New Delhi – The new government today confronted sharp protests over price rise in Parliament and outside, on the first day of the Budget session. There... read more »

Sumangal group MD held for money laundering

CAG gets high court nod to audit accounts of private telecom companies

The managing director of Sumangal Group, Subrata Adhikari, was arrested in Mumbai on the charge of money laundering, police said on Monday. “He was arrested... read more »

Leader of Opposition issue not raised in all-party meet...

The Centre on Monday slammed Congress leader Kamal Nath for his remarks that Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s decision on the issue of grant of Leader of... read more »

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Federer believes he can win 2014 Australian Open title

Federer sets up Paris semifinal showdown with Djokovic after win ...

Johannesburg – Swiss ace Roger Federer will meet Serb Novak Djokovic in a semi-final showdown in the Paris Masters after he beat Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in Friday’s... read more »

Dhoni, Kohli nominated for People's Choice Award

Dhoni, Kohli nominated for People’s Choice A...

Dubai – India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and explosive batsman Virat Kohli have been nominated amongst others for the LG ICC People’s... read more »

Ronaldinho hopeful of World Cup recall

Ronaldinho to play in World Club Championship

Rio de Janeiro – Ronaldinho has not given up hope of earning an international recall by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari for next year’s World... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar postal stamp to mark the start of his ...

Sachin Tendulkar postal stamp to mark the start of his 200th Test

New Delhi – Hosts of Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th and last Test – Mumbai Cricket Association have announced that they will release a... read more »

Virat Kohli can break Tendulkar’s ODI century record : ...

1st ODI : Virat Kohli's ton in vain as India lose to New Zealand by 24 runs

With Virat Kohli regularly slamming centuries in ODIs, former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Thursday said the Indian batting sensation can break retiring legend... read more »

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Israeli aircraft hit more than 70 targets in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes pummeled a wide range of targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as the U.N. chief and the U.S. secretary of state began an intensive effort to end more than two weeks of fighting... read more »

Train carrying remains of MH17 victims arrives in ...

A train bearing the bodies of the people, who died in the Malaysia Airlines crash arrived in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Wednesday on... read more »

Moscow subway chief fired after deadly crash

Russian news agencies say the head of Moscow’s subway system has been fired in the wake of a rush—hour derailment that killed 22 people and injured 136... read more »

Subianto rejects Indonesian presidential poll result

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto rejected the result of the country’s election, citing widespread fraud, just hours before an official... read more »

Clashes between rival militias in Libya kill 47

CAIRO: Clashes between rival Libyan militias fighting for control of the international airport in the capital, Tripoli, have killed 47 people over the past 24... read more »

BRICS bank to start lending in local currency by April

The New Development Bank (NDB), set up by five BRICS nations including India, will start lending in local currency by April next year and member countries will primarily be the focus of... read more »

After Anupam Kher, Rishi Kapoor joins FTII debate

The FTII debate on Friday heightened with several celebrities coming out in protest against Chairman Gajendra Chauhan over his suspension. First Anupam Kher then veteran actor Rishi Kapoor... read more »

Mika Singh to lend voice for ‘Anna’ biopic

Mika Singh has been roped in for a biopic on social activist Anna Hazare titled ‘Anna’, it has been confirmed. Addressing the media, the ‘Mauja hi Mauja’ hit-maker... read more »

Arnie startles fans by posing as Terminator waxwork at Madame Tussauds

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently posed as a Terminator waxwork at Madame Tussauds and gave fans the fright of their lives. The 67-year-old actor dressed up as his character and the make-up... read more »

Ajay Devgn confident about ‘Drishyam’ success at box-...

Bollywood versatile actor Ajay Devgn, who was recently spotted in Mumbai to promote his upcoming thriller drama flick ‘Drishyam’ along with his co-star Tabu, revealed why his upcoming... read more »