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Sonia Gandhi taunts Modi: ‘Champion of m...

Sonia Gandhi taunts Modi: ‘Champion of mann ki baat appears to have retreat...

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government and rejected its offer of a discussion on the Lalit Modi case and Vayapam issue in Parliament.Speaking at the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting, Sonia said, “He (Modi) has been conspicuous by... read more »

Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow afte...

Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow after repeated disruptions

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after heated exchanges on procedures regarding Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj’s remarks in the House. Swaraj today rose to speak in the Rajya Sabha braving growing protests by the Opposition over allegations that she helped former Indian Premier League... read more »

Afghan government says it won’t separate...

Afghan government says it won’t separately deal with Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan government addressed the growing leadership crisis in the Taliban for the first time Monday, saying it will not deal with the militant group separately from other “armed opposition” in the country. The statement from President Ashraf Ghani’s... read more »

Landslides and floods claim 90 lives in ...

Landslides and floods claim 90 lives in Nepal

KATHMANDU: At least 90 people have been killed across Nepal in the past two months due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains, authorities have said. According to a report presented in the Parliament on Sunday, 117 houses, four bridges, five suspension bridges and one school have been... read more »

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Sensex gains 388 points as crude price drops

Sensex gains 388 points as crude price drops

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended 388 points or 1.92 percent up Monday as crude price dropped after a breakthrough nuclear deal between world powers and Iran over the... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams

Gold prices falling by Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten ...

Gold extended losses for the second straight session by falling Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on sustained... read more »

Sensex soars on Iran nuclear deal: 3 reasons why the ma...

Sensex trades flat during pre-noon session

The Indian markets are rejoicing after Iran and six world super powers signed the historic nuclear deal over the weekend. As per the deal, Iran will take steps... read more »

SBI shares rise 4% despite graft case against Deputy MD

SBI shares rise 4% despite graft case against Deputy MD

Mumbai – In tandem with a bullish trend in bank stocks, shares of SBI on Monday rose as much as 4 percent even as its deputy MD Shyamal Acharya was asked... read more »

Sensex gains 276 points during pre-noon session

Sensex gains 276 points during pre-noon session

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets surged 276.12 points or 1.37 percent up in the pre-noon session Monday. The rally was led by... read more »

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Wigneswaran declines Rajapaksa’s invitation

The Chief Minister of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, C.V. Wigneswaran, on Friday declined to join a delegation headed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of... read more »

An Open Letter From Prisoner No. 3642, Arvind Kejr...

New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today explained to his supporters the circumstances behind him being in jail even as... read more »

Shazia Ilmi May Resign From Aam Aadmi Party: Sources

New Delhi – Shazia Ilmi, one of the founder members of Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party, is believed to be considering resigning from the party,... read more »

Black money case: SC tells Centre to form SIT within a ...

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to notify a Special Investigation Team to probe black money stashed in foreign banks... read more »

Arvind Kejriwal says no to bail bond again

Kejriwal, however, reiterated that he is willing to give in writing that he will appear in court whenever summoned. A Delhi court had on Wednesday sent him to... read more »

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Herat strike overshadows peace bid

Heavily-armed terrorists attacked the Indian consulate in Herat on Friday and were repulsed by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police guards stationed at the diplomatic outpost in western Afghanistan. With... read more »

One dead in Istanbul as anti-government protests f...

ISTANBUL: One person was dead and about 10 others were injured in Istanbul during violent clashes between police and protesters, officials said, in... read more »

Pakistan army launches major offensive against Taliban ...

Pakistani forces on Thursday launched their first major offensive in years against Taliban militants near the Afghan border after several rounds of... read more »

Pro-Russia separatists kill 16 Ukrainian soldiers ahead...

BLAHODATNE, Ukraine — In the deadliest raid yet on Ukrainian troops, pro-Russia insurgents attacked a military checkpoint Thursday, killing 16 soldiers,... read more »

China beefs up security in Xinjiang after multiple blas...

Beijing: Stepping up security in restive Xinjiang province after a series of blasts in the provincial capital Urumqi, China has asked the local administration... read more »

How exercise can keep your brain `young` while you age

In a new study, researchers have shown that endurance exercise may help prevent cognitive decline, keeping your brain working fully as you age. University of Texas researchers attempted to... read more »

IAEA chief to have talks in Iran: Diplomatic sources

Make-or-break nuclear negotiations ramped up a gear Wednesday with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog set to fly to Iran for talks after the deadline to reach a deal was extended.EU... read more »

Islamic State attacks kill at least 15 soldiers in Egypt`s Sinai

A wave of attacks in Egypt`s Sinai Peninsula claimed by the Islamic State group killed at least 15 soldiers Wednesday, with the toll expected to rise as troops fought a running battle with... read more »

Jeb Bush worth USD 22 million

Former Florida Governor and the brother of former United States President George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, is reportedly worth as much as USD 22 million. Bush, who launched his presidential bid... read more »

Royal Mint unveils Princess Charlotte’s christening coin...

Designed by Engraver John Bergdahl, the design for Princess Charlotte’s christening coin has been recently unveiled by the Royal Mint. The coin, which is surrounded by harp-playing cherubs,... read more »