General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-26 11:00

The latest revolutionary robot isn’t the metallic, costly machine you’d expect: It’s squishy, wireless, battery-less and cheap. Meet Octobot. It looks like a tiny octopus and is designed to mimic ...
The latest, upgraded, version of Russia’s Mi-28H “Night Hunter” helicopter gunship will be virtually invulnerable to enemy fire, Zvezda TV reported.
The law said an ex-felon couldn't be a nurse. So this single mom got the law changed.
The leaking of data, of more than 22,000 pages, on the Scorpene submarine project is deeply disturbing given that this involves a key component of our maritime security (“Probe ordered after data on...
The left-arm chinaman bowler scalps five, leaving Red with just three wickets to get on the final day
The Leicester defender talks to CNN World Sport on the same day Leicester City found out their UEFA Champions League's group draw.
The Madras High Court Bench here has denied anticipatory bail to four former directors of Rajakkamangalam Benefit Fund in Kanyakumari district in a case booked against them under Tamil Nadu Protection...
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) on Wednesday said it had become the first tourism board in the country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Archaeological Surve...
The Mangaluru Division of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is ready with 48 modern urban buses to be deployed for city service operations in Mangaluru city and Udupi town.Mangal...
The mayors of London and Paris are criticizing local French bans of body—covering burkini swimsuits, saying women should wear what they want to the beach. Burkini bans in several French coastal t...
The meeting is also expected to discuss the government's key priority schemes over the next three years
The meeting of Child Protection Committee held here on Thursday decided to monitor children’s homes in the district at regular intervals.A report will be submitted to the district administration. Dist...
The micro-blogging website Twitter permanently banned a sports journalist's account on the grounds that he tweeted three GIFs (an image format) from the Rio Olympics Games on its platform.
The ministry is to draw up a bill by the
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with UNICEF, organized an interactive session between Swachh Bharat Champions Collectors across 22 States and Swachh Bharat ambassador
The Ministry of External Affairs has decided to simplify and streamline the procedure of police verification in respect of the passport applications submitted for the first time under normal category.
The move aims to develop a science, safety and efficacy based price determination process for drug eluting stents, which have been recently included in NLEM (National List of Essential Medicine)
The move, which impacts users worldwide, is a subtle but significant shift for the message app, which has long promised to safeguard the privacy of more than one billion users around the world.
The NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) Peer Team completed its three-day inspection of Chikkiah Naicker College with an exit meeting on Wednesday.The Peer Team consisting of B.L. Cha...
The name 'PAVA' stands for Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide, also called Nonivamide, and is a organic compound found characteristically in natural chilli pepper.]]
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) will hold a public hearing here on September 2 to consider the request of 10 communities for inclusion in the Central government’s Other Backward Cl...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the missing of 21 Keralite youths, who are suspected to have joined the Islamic State (IS), on Tuesday submitted two first information reports at an NIA...
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has constituted five-member review committee to probe the Indian shooters' Rio Games debacle.
The Nationals pitching situation is looking up, as Joe Ross is also nearing a rehab assignment.
The nation’s chemical industry might continue to feel the impact of softening global demand for the rest of the year, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER, 台灣經濟研究院) said yesterday.
The Navy said the uploaded documents “do not pose any security compromise as the vital parameters have been blacked out”.
The new Amazon Kindle review from a first-time Kindle user: How it fares with those love their books.
The new director of Reliance Capital has big shoes to fill in every way, but he is taking an understated approach to the challenge
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The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in India may be up to two to three times higher than current estimates, suggests a new study. TB is a bacterial infection, spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. India has the highest number of TB cases in the world, and accounts for at least a quarter of all cases worldwide.
The number of unemployed young people is set to swell by 500,000 worldwide this year to reach 71 million, marking the first hike in three years, the UN said on Wednesday.
The oft-injured Dallas quarterback appeared to have avoided serious injury, but not before fans were treated to the unnerving sight of him writhing in pain on the turf.
The open offer from Sumitomo Chemicals India Pvt Ltd along with Sumitomo Chemical Company for the shareholders of Excel Crop Care opens on Friday and ends on September 9. It plans to acquire 33.016 ...
The outlook for the stock of Indiabulls Housing Finance is bullish. The stock rose 1.9 per cent on Thursday. The stock has been in a strong uptrend since the last week of June. After a temporary paus...
The overwhelming view from economists is that it is too early to know how Britain will cope with years of Brexit uncertainty - but there is a growing belief the country can avoid a recession that only weeks ago was regarded as likely
The Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska, formerly known as the Kodiak Launch Complex, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC), a state-owned company established to expand the aerospace industry in the state. The Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska located at Narrow Cape on Kodiak Island, Alaska.
The package that is Virat KohliIs Virat Kohli the new Sachin Tendulkar of the brand endorsement world?HyderabadJayanthi, absolutely! Virat Kohli is a package. He has the skill of the game of cricket, ...
The Pallavaram police arrested Mohan (42), husband of Tirusulam village panchayat councillor Kani, on charges of assaulting a panchayat worker. He attacked Babu (41) over a broken pipeline on Bajanai ...
The paper also pointed out that a new breed of cybercriminals has now emerged, whose main aim is not just financial gains but also causing distruption and chaos to businesses in particular and the nation at large.
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The party also warned of launching a agitation on the issue if the demands are not met.
The payments process which was launched by Rajan on April 11 in Mumbai was in the final stages of integration and testing with the banks and the NPCI.
The Pentagon's director of testing said it is 'not on a path toward success but instead on a path toward failing to deliver' the plane's full combat capabilities on time, according to Bloomberg.
The petition's contention is that these cabs are plying with tourist permits and not on electronic meters unlike other taxis in the state, and hence there is no regulation on the fare prices.
The Philippine government and Maoist-led rebels signed an indefinite ceasefire agreement on Friday as part of efforts to end a conflict that has lasted almost five decades and killed at least 40,000 people.
The pilot launch of pre-fabricated sanitary installations by Thomas Cook (India) took place at Udhagamandalam. Six pre-fabricated toilet units were installed at the tourist destination. They inclu...
The plea had sought a direction to the Centre to frame guidelines while referring to the ratio of policemen and civilians in India
The police on Thursday organised a meeting of tourist guides in Udhagamandalam to explain ways to help the police prevent crimes.Deputy Superintendent of Police of Ooty Town, A. Manikandan, told them ...
The policy will also take on spam more actively and use WhatsApp's integration with Facebook for better friend suggestions and drive greater business reach.
The poll released today by Quinnipiac University found the former secretary of state leading Trump 51 to 41 percent in a head to head race.]]
The presence of World No.16 Grandmaster (GM) P. Harikrishna in the Indian chess team at next month's World Chess Olympiad has not only boosted the morale of the younger players in the squad but also improved its seeding.
The pressure to project a perfect life is so high among the affluent urban Indian women that an admission of loneliness becomes an option fraught with the prospect of scandal
The price we pay for convenience of the internet is a loss of privacy, as companies know where we live and what we buy. But these powers should be shutting down terrorists, says Richard Littlejohn.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the inauguration ceremony of NITI Transforming India Lecture Series, in New Delhi on August 26, 2016.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at the inauguration ceremony of NITI Transforming India Lecture Series, in New Delhi on August 26, 2016.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration ceremony of NITI Transforming India Lecture Series, in New Delhi on August 26, 2016.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his inaugural address at the NITI ‘Transforming India’ Lecture Series, in New Delhi on August 26, 2016.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his inaugural address at the NITI Transforming India Lecture Series, in New Delhi on August 26, 2016.
The process of energy generation by mitochondria is closely tied to intracellular calcium regulation by a membrane gateway inside mitochondria known as the mitochondrial Ca2uniporter (MCU). How MCU regulates calcium uptake has been unclear, but the recent structural discovery of a key MCU domain points toward the involvement of two ions -- calcium and magnesium -- opening new paths to the development of MCU-modulating agents for the treatment of diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction.
The project, involving a township, is to come up on 100 acres near ...
The project sits on the same site where a diesel power plant sat for two decades. Environmental violation cases had forced the latter’s shutdown in 2013.]]
The proposed Bill bars married couples who have biological or adopted children, single people, live-in partners and homosexuals from opting for surrogacy.
The proposed Bill envisages an independent board to carry out the residual function of TAMP
The Railway Ministry said "no" to a question in the Lok Sabha on May 4, 2016, when asked whether it is India's largest employer of manual scavengers -- sanitation workers who clear human excreta, a banned practice -- disguised as sweepers.
The rate of human papillomavirus vaccination among teen boys in the United States surged in 2015, suggesting that more parents and physicians are embracing the message that it's as important for boys to be vaccinated as it is for girls.
The real estate tycoon promised his campaign would put states in play that normally aren't. He has, but in an unusual way.
The real problem is not the terrorists or separatists, but the fragmented approach of the government. All stakeholders should ideally work in an integrated manner and not independent of each...
There are also fears of a negative impact of an already stagnating Italian economy
There are instances where traditional systems of medicine have come to the rescue where modern medicine couldn't. Speaking several years ago at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, Prathap C Reddy, the founder of Apollo chain of hospitals, ...
There are little snatches of Madras hidden in many Indian films. With the city celebrating Madras Week, take our quiz to find out how much you know about it.
There are no established drugs to improve angiogenesis in diabetes. However, researchers now have identified a gene called CITED2 in a molecular pathway that may offer targets for drugs that treat these conditions by strengthening angiogenesis.
The recordings were made by Peter Mukerjee's son Rahul, who had been in a relationship with Bora
There is a compelling case to rework processes and operations to offer a new–age customer experience
There might not be enough room for everyone but there is certainly room to do more" : Award winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks on the refugee crisis
The Republican is seen as appealing to bigotry and is viewed unfavorably by half the country.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to allow banks to raise additional tier-1 and -2 capital by issuing masala bonds would ease access to capital, global credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investor Service said on Friday.
There's no need to reinvent the genetic wheel. That's one lesson of a new study that looks to the saliva of humans, gorillas, orangutans, macaques and African green monkeys for insights into evolution. The work shows that adaptation isn't just about creating new tools for survival -- it's also about tweaking the ones we have.
There's the appearance of impropriety, and then there's the outright selling of government favors. Hillary Clinton's ties to the Clinton Foundation while secretary of state have always appeared dubious and unethical. Now, with the revelations by The Associated Press that suggest donors to the Clinton Foundation received special access, Clinton's defenders will have to address allegations that Madame Secretary was, in effect, selling her official time to the highest bidders.
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There was no let up in the government-imposed curfew and separatist-called shutdown on Friday, the 49th day of Kashmir unrest that has brought life to a standstill in the troubled valley.
There won't be any division of the country and if it happens, it will happen in our enemy country, said BJP national secretary Shrikant Sharma
Thermax not too upbeat on steel, power; sees ‘decent’ profits in FY17
The rule is in favour of Mylan, who has partnered with Natco Pharma in challenging the patent of the multiple sclerosis drug, Copaxone 40 mg injection, which has annual US sales of $3.3 bn
The ruling CPI-M on Friday retained the Tripura Tribal Areas Autononmous District Council (TTAADC) seat, defeating its nearest rival Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), with a slightly increased vote margin.
The rupee firmed up 7 paise to 66.98 against the dollar in early trade on Friday on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks amid a higher opening in the domestic equity market.Fore...
The rupee firmed up 7 paise to 66.98 against the dollar in early trade today on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks amid a higher opening in the domestic equity market.Forex d...
The rupee was trading strong at 67.03 against the US dollar in the evening session on increased selling of the American currency by exporters and banks. Forex dealers said foreign fund inflows als...
The Russian Armed Forces’ snap combat readiness inspections in the Southern Military District are focused on combating a simulated enemy’s diversionary and reconnaissance actions, the district’s press service said Thursday.
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The Secretary-General expressed his deepest condolences to the President and to the people of Italy for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake that occurred yesterday, and which led to hundreds of victims. He assured him of the readiness of the United Nations to provide assistance, if requested.
The Secretary, Supreme National Council of Iran, Mr. Ali Shamkhani calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on August 26, 2016.
The sentiment hit by Britain's decision to leave European Union has not come in the way of India's engineering exports...
The Shiv Sena today said the Maharashtra government's proposed legislation for internal security would be a "jolt to democracy" and, if implemented, the situation in the state would be worse than that during the Emergency.
The silver medal at Rio Olympics has pushed Sindhu's brand value many times and the badminton star is expected to announce a couple of endorsement deals soon. PTI File photo
The situation in Kosovo over the past three months had become more stable, but the threat of security and political tensions still lurked beneath the surface, the head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) told the Security Council today.
The Somali national news agency Sonna said some 20 people had been able to escape from the restaurant during the gunfight with the help of security forces.
The South Korean government said it would introduce risk management practices for some types of real-estate loans as household debt has climbed to a new record.
The Spanish economy continued to expand in the second quarter, defying concerns that more than eight months of political deadlock would undermine one of Europe's economic bright spots.
The Srirangapatna police have arrested an inter-state gang of four members for abducting and robbing gold biscuits from a businessman.
The State Council policy briefing on Aug 26 focused on issues concerning consumer goods standards and quality.
The State Council policy briefing on Aug 26 focused on issues concerning consumer goods standards and quality.
The State government has not released any amount yet for the ‘Maa Inti Mahalakshmi’ scheme, which is aimed at providing incentive to the girl child right from birth, former MP G.V. Harshakumar has all...
The State government is formulating a scheme that will facilitate joint projects between municipal corporations or municipalities and adjacent panchayats in order to address housing shortage, Ministe...
The state government will have to bear an additional burden of Rs 40 cr on account of the subsidy to onion growing farmers
The stock locked in upper circuit for the second straight day, up 5% at Rs 339 on the BSE.
The stock locked in upper circuit of 5% at Rs 101 on the BSE.
The stock was down 2% at Rs 493, underperformed the market by falling 10% post Q1 results, against to 0.2% rise in Sensex.
The stunning interactive map that reveals how climate change will drive animal migration across North and South America
The success of a group comes from how well each member fulfils the role assigned to them within the architecture of family. But rigidity was never the answer to growth.
The Sun Dialogue Hotel on Daya Rd, adjacent to Lantan Reservoir (蘭潭水庫), aims to attract family travelers
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Tamil Nadu Government's plea seeking release of 50 TMC of water from Karnataka in connection with the Cauvery water row. The apex court will hear the plea on September 2.Karnataka Chief Minister ...
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Central Government on plea of a Muslim woman challenging the Constitutional validity of 'triple talaq' to end a marriage.The apex court has tagged this plea with pending matter in court.The petitioner ...
The Supreme Court on Friday told the Allahabad High Court to dispose off Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari's petition challenging slapping of the National Security Act in four weeks.Tiwari was booked under the National Security Act for making ...
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear next week Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking release of 50 TMC of water ...
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear next week Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking release of 50 TMC of water from Karnataka to meet its irrigation demands in the backdrop of the Cauvery water row.
The Syrian war hasn't turned into a quagmire for Russia, contrary to President Obama's earlier predictions; instead, Moscow has reestablished itself in the Middle East as an influential geopolitical player and a loyal ally to its friends.
The Tamil Nadu All Government Departments Pensioners Association urged the State Government to extend the free bus travel concession for senior citizens to all parts of the State. A resolution to this...
The Tamil Nadu Railway Police has constituted a special team to probe into the death of B Yamuna, the plus two student of the Sri Parvathavarthini Amman Girls Higher Secondary School on the track, nea...
The team sends the organic waste to bio-gasifier plants, farmers and the Corporation’s vermin compost plant.
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The Telugu Desam Party Telangana State unit has advised the State Government to review the agreements it made with Maharashtra on sharing Godavari water and make changes to them to ensure that the Sta...
The Turkish Health Ministry has reportedly sent 12 ambulances and two helicopters to the site.
The Turkish prime minister vows to continue military operations in Syria until there’s no “terror” threat to Turkey from the war-torn neighbor.
“The tweet is self speaking. There is nothing to add or subtract to it. Gandhi has made the position and articulated it, and very very clearly,” Manish Tiwari said.
The twin microchips implanted in the webbing of Shanti Korporaal's hands are part key, part YouTube search and part wallet.
The umbilical between Dragon and its Trunk will be disengaged, prior to the Trunk separating from the Dragon capsule.
The UN health agency says reports from national authorities indicate no confirmed laboratory cases of the Zika virus in anyone associated with the Rio Olympics.
The Union government has told the Supreme Court that it has no role in recommending the names of any sitting or retired Supreme Court judges or Chief Justices of High Courts as judicial members of Lo...
The Union minister claimed that the move can make other canines even more hostile
The Union Women and Child Development Minister also asked the Kerala government where the money given to the state for sterilisation of dogs has been spent.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued Aadhaar cards to 16 crore residents in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Friday. India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh has a population of about 199,581,477 as per the 2011
The United Nations' mission in Afghanistan has condemned last night's attack on a university in the capital, Kabul, that killed 12 civilians and injured more than 50 others, mostly students.
The United Nations envoy for Liberia today stressed the need for long-term, robust engagement by stakeholders, particularly the Security Council, towards a sustainable peace in the West African country.
The United Nations Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, has expressed concern at inflammatory statements concerning the genocide in Rwanda that were made by a senior official of the ruling party in Burundi and cautioned that such statements could constitute incitement to violence.
The United States government now spends more than $600 billion a year on programs to help the poor
The United States has asserted that it has consistently raised concerns at the highest level of the Pakistan Government "on the need to deny safe haven to extremists."These comments were made by U.S. State Department spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau ...
The United States has sent a message to the European Union: Stop your tax crackdown on American companies or be prepared to suffer the consequences.
The US Geological Service said it had a magnitude of 4.7, while the Italian geophysics institute measured it at 4.8
The US stepped up its fight against the European Commission’s crackdown on tax avoidance by Apple Inc and other multinational companies, accusing the commission of unilateralism and overstepping its mandate.
The Uzhavar Sandhai in Tiruvannamalai is being misused, alleged MLA E.V. Velu.He said the facilities were launched by the DMK government to enable farmers to sell vegetables directly to consumers.Howe...
The Vice Chairman of Lotte Group, South Korea's fifth-largest business group, was on Friday found dead in an apparent suicide ahead of prosecutors' summons over allegations of corruption involving the group.
The vice chairman of South Korea's fifth largest business conglomerate Lotte, who was being probed over corruption charges, was found dead on Friday in an apparent suicide.
The Vidarbha Statutory Development Board has found the target of roads for Vidarbha region for 2001-21 period was short by 18,455 kms.
The WEF Global Shapers Annual Survey offers insights into the thinking, priorities and concerns of young people around the world.
The White House is condemning the Syrian government Thursday after having announced that a year-long UN-backed investigation found that both the Assad regime and ISIS had used chemical weapons.
The wholesale (gur) jaggery market depicted a steady trend in the national capital today as prices continued to move in a narrow range in limited deals and settled around previous levels.
The woman had last been seen in the company of a local Buddhist priest and two policemen. The authorities insisted it was suicide, but family and friends suspected foul play and demanded an investigation. The authorities’ response was brutal.
The world is moving towards 'India type of deals': IBM India MD Vanitha Narayanan
The world's first playable DJ turntables made from a PIZZA BOX
The world’s first self-driving taxis yesterday began picking up passengers in Singapore.
The world's largest aircraft crashed on Wednesday in eastern England during its second test flight since being revamped in the United Kingdom.
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The year 2015-16 saw a few record developments in the company. For the first time, it achieved 100 per cent capacity utilisation of its solar cell manufacturing unit
The yen could be in for a bout of volatility and may even strengthen further in September, building on the boost from a sharp recent rise in Japanese government bond yields.In late July, the yen had p...
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Third-largest operator Idea Cellular, in turn, is slated to follow suit shortly, but is yet to finalise a date.
Thirteen of the 15 countries most vulnerable to natural hazard are in Africa
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This 238-foot beauty isn’t just oddly comfortable—it comes equipped with some serious tech for some serious oceanography.
This Australian woman grew up loving 'Star Wars.' Now implanted microchips give her Jedi powers.
This capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan came alive on Thursday evening with the seventh edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival kicking off.
This included 370 kilograms (816 lb) of supplies and provisions for the crew, 280 kg (617 lb) of spare and replacement parts for the space station, one kilogram (2.2 lb) of computer equipment, 127 kg (279.9 lb) of hardware to
This included the award of a sole source contract to the AAC to support two flight tests of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Systems (THAAD).
This is a unique gesture from Zzungry to appreciate the commendable work done by Dr Rajan, said Ashish Kalya, Co-Founder, Zzungry
This is the first instance of an IIT making public such a list — as mandated by the All-IIT Placement Council (AIPC) last week.
This is the second biosimilar developed by the two companies - who are collaborating for a broad portfolio of biosimilars and insulin analogs - that has been accepted for review in Europe
This loan scheme must be provided under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)-Aajeevika scheme during 2015-16.
This malware sold to governments could help them spy on iPhones, researchers say
This occurred at 10:11 UTC - although the timing was subject to variation, based on communications and lighting conditions.
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This week, a rare pink female grasshopper was spotted in the Lincolnshire countryside, with a fuschia-pink body and bright beady eyes (pictured top left). Also spotted this week was a rare bright blue lobster (pictured top middle) which was caught by a fisherman, off the coast of Devon. Other strange animals include a Pink Robin (pictured bottom middle), a silver snake (pictured top right), a Halloween crab (pictured bottom left) and a cuckoo bee (pictured bottom right).
This weekend, I am once more house-sitting my friends Margaux and Michael’s cat. Not Alexander: he’s moved on to a higher plane. The current incumbent is a rescue-kitty, who used to live in New York ...
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Thomas Cook extends support to Swachh Bharat campaign
Thousands of devotees from all across the country thronged the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to celebrate the three-day Deodhani Festival dedicated to the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya. It is believed that Goddess Kamakhya fulfills the wishes of the ...
Thousands of houses and commercial establishments along 132 roads and 35 highways are likely to be demolished for the ambitious road widening project in the city. Some of them include Santhome High Ro...
Thousands of people curbed and animal was caged by Forest staff
Three main recovery boats will soon arrive on station, with fast boats racing to meet the Dragon shortly after she hits the water, allowing for the recovery procedures to begin. The vehicle will be powered down and then hooked up to the recover assets.
Three of the victims were airlifted from sea yesterday and two other bodies were discovered washed ashore later the same day at a popular beach resort of Camber Sands in East Sussex. Screengrab
Three persons, including a woman, were today killed when their car slipped into a deep gorge in Pithoragarh district here, police said.
Three villages selected for 4000 MW thermal power project
Thursday: Columbia celebrates a historic peace agreement aimed at ending the decades’ long FARC rebel insurgency and Donald Trump shares a stage with the outgoing leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.
Ties between Asia's two largest economies, Japan and China, have long been overshadowed by arguments over their painful wartime history.
Tiger taken from 'world's worst zoo' arrives in South Africa
Tim Cook clocks shares worth $373M on his 5 year anniversary as Apple's CEO
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Tiruchi Corporation Mayor A. Jaya on Wednesday inspected the progress of works at Green Park at Panjapur.Accompanied by Corporation Commissioner N. S. Prema and City Engineer Nagesh, she went around t...
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board Chairman Chadalawada Krishnamurthy on Thursday evening reportedly created a flutter by forcibly entering the premises of Prudential Sugar Factory at Ni...
Titanium implant replaces broken skull
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TN govt expresses grief over death of ex-Singapore prez
Today, we're kicking off our 2016 U.S. presidential election coverage, we're venturing into space, and we're visiting a treasured national park in Florida.
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Top-seeded Richard Gasquet defeated French compatriot Stephane Robert in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP Tour’s Winston-Salem Open on Wednesday.Gasquet saved seven of eig...
Top White House officials met representatives of the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton campaigns to "ensure a smooth transition to the next administration" which will take office on January 20, 2017.
Toronto police are investigating a suspicious package linked to the deaths of three people by crossbow.
Toshiba arm, Kenya Power sign up to bring down electricity T&D losses
Tourist guides told to help police
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Tracking a firm trend overseas, gold prices moved up by 0.22 per cent to Rs 31,197 per 10 gram at the futures trade today as traders indulged in creating fresh positions.At the Multi Commodity Exchan...
Tracking a firm trend overseas, gold prices moved up by 0.22 per cent to Rs 31,197 per 10 gram in futures trade today as traders indulged in creating fresh positions.
Trade talks with US continue despite challenges: Chinese official
Tradition wants to keep its place but innovation occurs and looks to make space for itself in a constantly evolving world.When Bishan Singh Bedi, the eternal proponent of “proper” cricket, questions ...
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Trident, Credit Analysis and Research, GMR Infrastructure and V2 Retail are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on BSE today, 26 August 2016.
Tripura accords grand reception to Olympian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar
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Turkey shells Kurdish fighters in Syria after warning
Turkey's state-run news agency says Kurdish rebels have exploded a car bomb at a police checkpoint in southeast Turkey. Several people were wounded.
Turkey’s Syria offensive may have been delayed a year by officers who plotted coup
Turkish PM vows to continue Syria military operations
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Turning conventional wisdom on its head, researchers have found that cannabinoids, the active agent in marijuana, may improve low-light vision of vertebrates by sensitising retinal cells.
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Twelve people were killed in an attack on a university in Kabul, the Afghan capital, a spokesman for the Chief of Kabul Police tells CNN. Two gunmen who were still on the site were killed Thursday morning in a police operation.
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Two days after the deadly quake, the first of many funerals for the 267 dead is planned.
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Two Federal Reserve officials argued the case for another interest-rate increase in interviews on the eve of an eagerly awaited speech by Chair Janet Yellen in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that will be scoured for hints of a move that could come as soon ...
Two nuns were found dead Thursday in a home in Holmes County, Mississippi, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth said. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.
Two nuns who spent decades helping the poor were found dead Thursday in a home in Mississippi, authorities said.
Two robots watched the movie trailer for 'Morgan' in order for researchers to gauge their reactions. One of the cyborgs vocalized its fear, while the other sat quietly and made human-like facial expressions.
Two women and a man today drowned as their car plunged into a canal at Naraura barrage here, police said.
two worlds India chic is a modern take on Indian decor that is rooted with regards to the details and nuances. photo by author
Two years ago, when startups were flush with money, hardware and software design companies were eager to work with them and get paid in cash and equity. These days, however, smaller design firms increasingly want just cash.
Uber has a new message for its drivers: We want you to save for retirement.
Uber lost about $520 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation in the first quarter this year
Uber may be the most valuable privately held company in the world, but that doesn't mean it's making money.
Uber may be the most valuable privately held company in the world, but that doesn't mean it's making money.<img
Uber to let Londoners book journeys weeks in advance
Uber will now let Londoners book journeys WEEKS in advance in another blow to the taxi industry
Uber will now let you book a car in advance in London
UEFA announce changes to Champions League
UEFA announced significant changes to the Champions League on Friday with the top four European leagues each guaranteed four places in the group ...
UEFA Announces Changes to Champions League From 2018-19
UEFA keeps it in the family as Champions League changed
Ukraine's State Savings Bank Files $1Bln Int’l Arbitration Suit Against Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko tells Christiane Amanpour Russia wants to take all of Ukraine as fighting in the eastern part of the country rages on.
Ultrasound imaging is used around the world to help visualize developing babies and diagnose diseases. Sound waves bounce off the tissues, revealing their different densities and shapes. The next step in ultrasound technology is to image not just anatomy, but specific cells and molecules deeper in the body, such as those associated with tumors or bacteria in our gut. Now scientists say that [rotein engineering techniques might one day lead to colorful ultrasound images of cells deep within our bodies.
UN adviser on preventing genocide deplores 'inflammatory statements' by senior Burundi official
UN adviser on preventing genocide deplores ‘inflammatory statements’ by senior Burundi official
UN agency: No confirmed Zika cases linked to Rio Olympics
UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to visit Jaffna during Sri Lanka trip
UN chief Ban Ki-moon to visit Sri Lanka
Underground radar used to locate post-Katrina damage
Underlining the seriousness of alleged breaches of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in Yemen, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the international community to establish an international, independent body to carry out comprehensive investigations in the country.
Under Urjit Patel expect less chat and unified communication in RBI
Under what policy Uber, Ola plying with tourist permits: Bombay HC to govt
UN envoy encouraged by preparations for upcoming Palestinian local elections
UN Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura likely to meet Russian Foreign Minister
Unexpected trove of gas discovered around larger stars
Unexpected turnout for junior national championship
Unidentified attackers killed six people, including five police officers, when they ambushed a convoy in Pakistan's troubled southwest today, officials said.
Unified Payment Interface — a payment application by which a recipient can initiate the payment request from a smart-phone — has been made operational following final approval from the RBI, the Natio...
Union flays railways for forcing women to do track work alone
Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh met about 20 delegations of civil society, some more political parties, Pahari community leaders and several individuals on the second day of his visit to Srinagar today.
Union minister Maneka Gandhi. DH file photo
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has criticised the Kerala government’s decision to kill “dangerous” stray dogs, calling it “unlawful and unscientific,” even as she claimed that the move can make other c...
Union minister Maneka Gandhi has criticised the Kerala government's decision to kill "dangerous" stray dogs, calling it "unlawful and unscientific", even as she claimed that the move can make other canines even more hostile.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi launches POCSO e-box
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha on Friday said passengers of an Air India flight, which was diverted to Kazakhstan, were on way to their original destination of Newark in the US.
Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi, who is facing criticism over the maternity bill...
Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi, who is facing criticism over the maternity bill...
Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi, who is facing criticism over the proposed Maternity Bill and its “failure” to provide any relief to fathers-to-be, on Friday said in future t...
University of California, Irvine, researchers claim disapproval of a parent's morals inflates the level of danger a child is in - and children left alone on purpose are safer than those left alone accidentally.
University of Chicago: Don’t ask for trigger warnings or safe spaces
UN rights chief calls for international probe into alleged violations in Yemen
UN rights chief calls for setting up an international body to investigate alleged violations in Yemen
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Lists 3D Printing Among Potential Global Threats
UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon will arrive in Sri Lanka on August 31 on a three-day official visit, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
UN spokesman briefs press at Headquarters…
Untouchable: Russia’s 'Super Hunter' Helicopter Gunship to Become Immune to Enemy Fire
UN will support Colombia' s ' drive to build a future in peace,' says Ban as historic talks end
UN will support Colombia' s &#39drive to build a future in peace,&#39 says Ban as historic talks end
UN will support Colombia&#39s &#39drive to build a future in peace,&#39 says Ban as historic talks end
UN will support Colombia&#39s &#39drive to build a future in peace,&#39 says Ban as historic talks end
UN will support Colombia's 'drive to build a future in peace,' says Ban as historic talks conclude
Upcoming Elections Pose ‘Critical Test’ for Liberia to Sustain Security Gains, Top United Nations Official Tells Security Council
Update your iPhone now! Apple boosts security after 'trident' bug revealed that could take over any iOS device with a single click
Update your iPhone now! Apple boosts security after 'trident' bug that could take over any iOS device with a single click discovered
Upgrading China’s industrial chain
UPI doesn't mean death of digital wallets; innovation will keep it open
Upset over temples using plastic carry bags in the city, Mayor Harinath said on Friday that he will convene a meeting of all temple authorities within a week to ensure that they stopped giving ‘prasa...
Urging Pakistan yet again to deny safe haven to terrorists, the US has told it to not discriminate among terror groups operating from its territory.
Urjit Patel is likely to favour a cautious approach towards rate cuts. However, his views on banking sector stress are not known
USA Looking Forward To India-West Indies T20 Clash
US concerned over Russia military drills near Ukrainian border
U.S. cuts aid to Pakistan due to warming relations with India
USD 20 mln donation to University of Houston
Users voice concern over WhatsApp sharing phone numbers with Facebook
US General NATO Special Forces Still Key Presence on Afghan Battlefield
U.S. hails World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, nominates him for second term
US has cut both military and economic aid to Pakistan sharply in recent years, reflecting mounting frustration among a growing number of officials with the nuclear-armed country's support for the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Usher talks about what the Black Lives Matter movement means for diversity in the film industry.
U.S. Homeland Security probes hacking of actress Leslie Jones' website
Using a new, lightning-fast camera paired with an electron microscope, scientists have captured images of one of the smallest proteins in our cells to be "seen" with a microscope.
U.S. issues white paper criticising EU over tax dispute probes
US naval ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessel
U.S. Navy fires warning shots in confrontation with Iranian vessel
US patent office invalidates 2 patents of Teva's blockbuster drug Copaxone
US plan to fend off Zika with sterile mosquitoes faces catch-22
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Geneva today for an expected push towards resuming peace talks for war-ravaged Syria.
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Geneva for a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to discuss the situation in war-ravaged Syria.
US seeks $750,000 whistleblower reward
US ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel: Official
US soldier killed in Afghanistan IED explosion identified as Green Beret who served in Iraq
US State Department spokesperson said they encourage the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan to work together to counter violent extremism.
US stocks were modestly lower on Thursday, weighed down by a drop in healthcare and consumer names, while financials advanced slightly after two more Federal Reserve officials pushed the case for a ra...
US: Man strips down to boxer shorts, jumps fence and crashes truck into plane
US wants India to share best practices in insolvency law, govt procurement, IPR
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Uzbekistan Claims Disputed Territory Along Border With Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan has claimed a disputed part of the border with Kyrgyzstan as "Uzbek territory," adding that four Kyrgyz citizens detained there "were illegally present in Uzbekistan." Uzbek media ...
Venu, Piramal join Tata Sons board
Venu Srinivasan, Ajay Piramal join Tata Sons board
Venu Srinivasan, Piramal join Tata Sons board
Verstappen already a crowd pleaser at ‘home’ race (Formula One World Championship Limited)
Victoria is supportive of Spice Girls reunion: Emma Bunton
Vidhi Dyestuffs Manufacturing renamed as Vidhi Specialty Food Ingredients
Vigilance urged as Taiwan sees first imported Lyme disease case
Virginia Tech names junior college transfer Jerod Evans starting quarterback for opener
VirginiaTechnamesjuniorcollegetransferJerodEvansstartingquarterbackforopener', 'width
Virtual Global Education announces resignation of company secretary
Virtual Global Education announces resignation of company secretary and compliance officer
Vishvas Projects to hold AGM
Vishvas Projects to hold board meeting
Visiting Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Friday said India needs to show urgency to realise its unfulfilled potential which he said was the largest in the world.
Vital organs of 12-year-old S. Avinash from Kottar in Nagercoil, who was declared a brain dead after an accident, were harvested at a hospital in the city on Thursday....
Volkswagen agrees to compensate US dealers over emissions scandal
Volkswagen to spend at least $1.2 billion to compensate U.S. dealers - sources
Volvo Trucks' The Iron Knight, driven by Boije Ovebrink, now holds the official speed records for the 500- and-1000 metre distances.
VSP trade unions cry foul over land allotment for the project
Vyasa Puja, Sri Jagannath Mandir, 9.30 a.m.Culture
Waarrior Savitri: 'Chahat Ki Barish' song
Warrants issue: MCX, MSEI to reach out-of-court settlement
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) The US has once again urged Pakistan to deny safe havens to terrorists, and said that Islamabad should not discriminate among terror groups in its territory. US State ...
Washington's third preseason game will serve as the final action for nearly all of the team's starters, but roster spots are still up for grabs.
WASHINGTON, U.S. – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton slammed former U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage for saying at a Trump rally that he would not vote for her even ...
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Watching Bollywood actresses instead of models on fashion magazine covers makes Kanishtha Dhankar, a former Miss India and now a popular face in the modelling industry, sad. She feels models aren't given their rightful place in the industry, but ...
Watch Jar Jar Binks and Chewbacca Mom Invade the
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Watch Jimmy Fallon Have a Blast Warping Photos of Donald Trump, Ryan Lochte, and the Cast of
Watch: Man Forced to Carry Wife's Body, Naveen Patnaik's Scheme Exposed
Watch: Remembering Mother Teresa on Her 160th Birth Anniversary
Watch woman react with hilarious shocked face to Trump "bigot" attack. Jeanne Moos goes behind Trump's back.
Weak signals hold oils steady
We are disappointed, says Sreejesh
We booked a 3BHK flat during the pre-launch offer of a reputed builder and paid Rs. 3 lakh as a booking amount in September 2014 with the promise that the flat would be handed over in March 2018. We d...
We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings&#8217
“We have spared the agriculture sector, B...
Welcoming the Bombay High Court's verdict to allow women to enter the inner sanctum of the Haji Ali Dargah, petitioner Zakia Soman said on Friday that it is a great step for gender justice and for Muslim women.Soman, who is also the founder of the ...
Welcoming the newly drafted Surrogacy Bill, social activist and eminent lawyer Abha Singh said Friday, "I think this is a bill which is well meaning and should be passed by the Parliament as early as possible" as it will check the misuse of ...
We live in a fast-forward world, but that doesn’t mean you forget polite behaviour. Being kind and respectful to each other helps us feel connected. Knowing how to act in any situation also projects s...
Welspun continues losing run; Rs 4,867-cr investor wealth lost
Welspun India has appointed consultancy firm Ernst & Young to look into alleged lapses in its products supply after the US-based Target Corp terminated contract with the textiles maker.“The compan...
Welspun India hires EY to probe into alleged supply lapses
Welspun India hires EY to probe US export lapses
Welspun India recovers 7% after losing 47% in four days
Welspun India said it has appointed consultancy firm Ernst & Young to look into alleged lapses in its products supply after the US-based Target Corp terminated contract with the textiles maker.
We spent a lot of time unpacking Frank Ocean's latest release(s) on this week's culture podcast. Join us, won't you?
West Bengal government has spared the agriculture sector, BPL consumers and middle-class users from power tariff hike, the State Power Minister said today.
West Indies aim to leapfrog India in T20I rankings
West Indies cricketer and singer Dwayne Bravo will lend his voice to a song in director Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film "Tum Bin 2".
We suffer from lack of accountability but new pressure points are being created by the fact of India becoming a more integrated part of the world economy and global systems.
What's wrong with U.S. schools: A multiple-choice exam
What digital divide? Seniors embrace social technology
What goes into the invisible matter that dominates the cosmos? With no set recipe to follow, theorists have had a field day inventing their own concoctions
'What if Sheena's vanished, why fuss,' Peter told Rahul
What investors can learn from Uber's bumpy ride in China
What it's like to face the ‘biggest serve in the history’ of tennis at 163 mph
What Life Looks Like After the World's Most Extensive Face Transplant
What makes this city so special? Why have so many people come together to celebrate Madras Week?AKILA KANNADASAN has the answer
WhatsApp's new privacy policy: Goes beyond sharing info with Facebook
WhatsApp's privacy policy has changed and here's why this is an important update for the app and its users.
WhatsApp is going to share your number with Facebook with new policy tweak
WhatsApp is going to share your phone number with Facebook
WhatsApp is now sharing your phone number with Facebook - here's how to stop it
WhatsApp on Thursday updated its privacy policy for the first time after it became a part of Facebook, outlining the ways in which businesses will be able to create more targeted advertising on Facebook using WhatsApp.
WhatsApp relaxes privacy stance, to share phone numbers with Facebook
WhatsApp to hand over user data to Facebook
WhatsApp to Share User Data With Facebook
WhatsApp to share user's phone nos with Facebook
WhatsApp to share users' phone numbers with parent firm Facebook
WhatsApp to share your number with Facebook: 9 things to know
WhatsApp users could soon start seeing more targeted ads on Facebook.
WhatsApp Will Begin Sharing User Data With Facebook
WhatsApp will now share your phone number with Facebook: Policy change paves the way for more targeted ads
WhatsApp will start sharing data with Facebook, a policy shift after vowing few changes when the social network bought the app.
What to do when WhatsApp 'shares' your number with Facebook
What we know: Victoria Martens killing
When a place contains a lot of chocolate, rats replay their memories of how they got there – both forwards and in reverse
When a place contains a lot of chocolate, rats replay their memories of how they got there – both forwards and in reverse
When Avinash, along with parents Swaminathan and Latha and sister Uthra, was watching ‘Chennaiyil Orunaal’ movie that revolved around organ donation a few weeks ago, he told his father to donate his o...
When I look at my recruiting over here, I might automate a set of projects which we continually do and in those areas, we need less people to do that work.
When India responded cautiously to the international tribunal’s rejection of China’s claim over the South China Sea (SCS), many commentators construed it as India ceding crucial ground on an issue where a tit-for-tat response would have been more appropriate to China’s ‘sabotage’ of...
When my bed in Rome rocked Wednesday at 3.36 a.m., I knew an earthquake had hit somewhere close, in central Italy. And hard. But when I switched on the TV and heard the epicenter was in the tiny hilltop town of Accumoli on the Apennine hills, my first question was: Where is that?
When the Islamic State group appointed Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the head of Boko Haram early in August, few people...
When the road is closed, aeroplanes can land and takeoff from there, then road traffic can resume, Gadkari said
When the world counted to 10
When treating a patient with stroke, every minute counts. A specialized stroke ambulance allows physicians to start specific treatment, such as thrombolysis, at scene. A recent study investigated whether this earlier response time leads to an improved prognosis.
Where to eat in Rome: best restaurants, gelato places, street and local food
While 39.7 per cent of Indian respondents believe the most pressing problem is poverty, 32.7 per cent believe it is religious conflict and 31.1 per cent says it is lack of education. File Photo
While activists accuse HR&CE officials of inaction, the department is pointing fingers at villagers
While hearing National Panther Party's (NPP) Public Interest Litigation seeking imposition of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir due to unrest in the state, the Supreme Court on Friday told party chief Bhim Singh to go to the valley and give a ...
While Kerry said this week that technical teams from both sides were close to the end of their discussions, US officials indicated it was too early to say whether a deal was likely.
While many prestigious public universities have similarly large funds, the practice often stirs controversy in an era of skyrocketing education costs and student debt.
While other companies have dropped Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, Pine Bros. cough drops have signed him to a new endorsement deal.<img
White House officials meet Democratic & Republican Presidential campaign representatives
'Who broke Grandma's favorite vase?' As you listen to a chorus of 'I don't know' and 'Not me,' how will you determine the culprit? Conventional wisdom says, divide and conquer, but what does scientific research show us about questioning a group of people at one time?
Why cornflakes have more genes than people do: New book explores the mysteries of genetics
Why Fintech Startups Are Flocking to a 124-Year-Old Bank in Kansas
Why Has India Written A Second Letter To Pakistan Stressing Talk On Terror
Why is a sporting encounter hardly ever the subject of a serious work of art?
“Why is LLB given second-hand treatment? Can anyone pursue medicine while being in some other profession?” asked the Delhi High Court on Wednesday while hearing a plea against the Bar Council of India...
Why Is Spain's Economy Expanding So Robustly Without a Government?
Why Italy Is So Prone to Earthquakes
Why Obama's Prediction of Russia Bogging Down in Syria Never Came True
Why Pentagon Accuses Russia of 'Undermining the Most Successful Alliance in History'
Why PM Modi mentioned Balochistan in his Independence Day address
Why Trump casts himself as a champion of gay rights
Why WhatsApp' s handing over of user data to Facebook shouldn' t come as a surprise
WikiLeaks to release 'significant' Hillary Clinton files, warns Assange
Wildlife hero Chris Packham: anti-conservationists will not win
Will only discuss cross-border terror, India tells Pak
Will visit Haji Ali on Sunday: Trupti Desai after historic verdict" border
Windows 10 anniversary update keeps breaking PCs
With 200 days of recitation completed without any hitch, the students are now aiming to enter the Guinness Book of World of Records.
With a population of 4.4 million, New Zealand last year became one of the world's first countries to clear commercial drone deliveries
With a seventh U.S. Open triumph she can break Graf's record, and continue her march toward Margaret Court's all-time mark of 24 titles.
With his entire Cabinet in attendance, Modi said the change has to be for both external and internal reasons.]]
With India, a country of over 1.2 billion people, managing to win only two medals -- one silver and a bronze -- in the just concluded Rio de Janeiro Olympics, critics and experts say revamping sports bodies and removing corruption are the key to ...
With India in the chair of the BRICS group this year, a conference on 'International Arbitration in BRICS' will be inaugurated by IT and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad here on Saturday.
With Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw arriving on a four-day visit to India from Saturday on the heels of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's day-long visit to that country on Monday, Yangon is seeking to find some kind of a balance in its ties ...
With one more family being rescued this morning, at least 46 families have been evacuated from waterlogged areas in Hunthar locality of Aizawl, state Disaster Management and Rehabilitation officials said.
Without welfare net, Govindas take a long, painful fall
With reference to Archis Mohan and Veena Mani's article, "Draft Bill to ban commercial surrogacy" (August 25) the "altruistic surrogacy" provisions of the Bill are in line with the Indian social ethos. The ethical stand here is the child is not a ...
With Tamil Nadu failing to respond to "several letters" sent by the State and the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
With the introduction of UPI, friction around the interoperability has been removed, allowing wallet players to dip into revenue pools created by the move towards lesser cash economy
With the launch of ‘Plan -300,’ Thoothukudi Corporation has intensified anti-dengue measures to prevent outbreak of any disease caused by mosquito bite.With the target of covering 50 houses every day,...
With the Olympics party over, Brazil faced a sobering reality Thursday as its Senate opened the impeachment trial against suspended President Dilma Rousseff, the country's first female leader.
With the success of the Kwid, Renault has reached its market share target for the country well ahead of time. So when the company launched a more powerful version of the Kwid, a member of the audience asked Manager Director and Chief Executive ...
With the support of people from different walks of life who have donated Rs. 16,64,000 thanks to a digital campaign launched by Rohit Memorial Trust in India and all over the world, a bright student ...
With the Supreme Court set to hear petitioner Ishrat Jahan challenging the constitutional validity of the triple talaq system, senior advocate R.K. Kapoor said Friday that if the fundamental rights of any Indian citizen is violated, irrespective of ...
With Yuki Bhambri and Somdev Devvarman still recovering from their respective injuries, India is set to field same set to players in the upcoming Davis Cup World Group Play-off against Spain, that beat South Korea 4-1 in July.
Woman railway employee attacked during track patrolling
Women railway cops, both lovers, squabble; 1 sacked
Won't allow any bandh in Bengal on Sept 2: Mamata Banerjee
World's largest parade of military orchestras is being held for the ninth time
World Bank Approves $55 Million to Strengthen Nepal's Strategic Roads and Bridges
World's biggest aircraft crashes during 2nd test flight...
World's First Diamond Safari
'World's largest' pearl found
Worried about security risks arising out of in-flight selfies, aviation regulator DGCA may soon ask airlines...
Worried about security risks arising out of in-flight selfies, aviation regulator DGCA may soon ask airlines...
Worried about security risks arising out of in-flight selfies, aviation regulator DGCA may soon ask airlines to strictly enforce a ban on taking pictures inside cockpit and at other critical places, including by crew members.
Worst performers among category funds, but beat sectoral indices
Yantra Natural Resources to hold AGM
Yayati Godbole’s work grapples with the fluctuating human mind that refuses to stay focussed on the present
Years of violence by Boko Haram in Africa's Lake Chad basin, which includes Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, have led to a worsening humanitarian crisis that has displaced 1.4 million children and left at least one million still trapped in hard-to-reach areas, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a report released today.
Yemen’s rebel-run news agency says airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition have killed 11 civilians and wounded others in the northern city of Saada.
You can already buy a quantum dot television, but it’s really just the beginning of the infiltration of quantum dots into our everyday lives. Cherie Kagan is here to talk about her in-depth review of the technology published in this week’s issue.
“You know he’s going to have power — he’s huge. He has a pretty good swing," said former closer David Aardsma, who had two sessions with the ex-quarterback.
Young jobless rate rising worldwide: ILO
Young minister a bold attempt to solve government problems
Young parliamentarians meet hopes to build trust among SAARC countries
Your average Indian CEO is not a comic hero
Zainab Salbi, author and Women in the World Media Editor-at-Large, discusses the ban on burkinis in France with CNN's Becky Anderson.
Zimbabwe minister says illegal protesters will face full wrath of the law
Zimbabwe minister says illegal protesters will face full wrath of the law" Zimbabwe minister says illegal protesters will face full wrath of the law
Zimbabwe: Opposition Demands Electoral Reform in Harare
Zzungry dishes celebrate Rajan
India’s intelligence agencies have played a controversial role in reporting on the nature of the current unrest in Kashmir. By blaming Pakistan for instigating trouble in the Valley, they have failed to address the genuine problems of the people on…

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