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Demonstration zone for inland economy
Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi will be travelling to India later during the week to hold talks with Indian authorities
Designers Gaurav Gupta and Purvi Doshi explain how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand
Despite Simone Biles bagging Gold at Rio Olympics, it was Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar who was trending on social media
Despite the queries raised over the quality of the midday meal served by the International Society for Krsna Consciousness (Iskcon) to the government schools in and around Tirupati, the demand for it ...
Developmental wave unleashed during SAD-BJP rule: Sukhbir
Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in West Bengal.
Different environments shape makers in Taiwan, China: designer
Dipa could have been in the reckoning for a medal had she not landed on her haunches in her risky ‘Produnova’ vault.
Dipa Karmakar competes in the women's vault final of the artistic...
Dipa Karmakar missed a chance to win a medal by a whisker to finish fourth in the women's vault finals in the Rio Games but still created history by producing the be....
Dipa Karmakar misses bronze by a whisker, best Indian gymnast in Olympics
Dipa's coach Bisweshwar Nandi had alleged that they couldn't make an appeal against the result due to absence of a manager
Dipa targets gold at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Dipa thanks India, wishes Independence Day
Disappointed That PM's Speech Didn't Mention Judges' Appointments: CJI Thakur
District BJP chief Vinod Dubey alleged that police used batons and opened fire at the party workers, leading to the death of BJP worker Vinod Rai and injury to 50 others.
District’s efforts against open defecation fetch it the honour of being among champions
Doctor Lavanya (28) and her assistant Sunitha (22) were killed in an accident on Chengapalli-Walayar bypass road on Sunday afternoon. The Madukkarai police said that the incident happened when Lavanya...
Donald Trump has warned that the election could be "rigged" against him. Brian Stelter and Trump senior communications advisor Jason Miller discuss whether this is a "dangerous" thing to say.
Donald Trump on Monday will lay out his strategy for defeating radical Islamic terrorism, painting the fight as an ideological struggle on par with that of the Cold War.
Donald Trump's campaign chairman said Sunday the Republican presidential nominee's comments last week that gun advocates could deal with Hillary Clinton should not be interpreted as a threat.
Donald Trump's war on the press has gone nuclear.<img
'Don't need a movie to reinstate patriotism'
Double-digit volume growth in scooters and executive bikes helped Hero MotoCorp post a 7.7 per cent growth in sales to ₹7,901 crore in the quarter ended June 2016 over the year ago period. Despit...
Dozens dead as warplanes pound rebel-held north Syria
Dozens of armed groups are active in North Kivu, where government troops have also been accused of preying on the civilian population. AP File Photo.
DRDO chief: Focus on sustainable development
Dr S B Mujumdar, founder-president of Symbiosis, speaks about state of education in India, how privatisation has affected it, need to improve quality of education and his hopes from the national education policy.
Drug major Lupin expects to launch nearly 25 products in the US market in 2016-17 that the company expects to be the key driver for its revenue growth, going forward.
DSK-Benelli Tornado 302 to be launched in India
DSP killed in gun battle in Arunachal Pradesh
D Subbarao's tenure as the RBI governor was marred by three major issues - Great Recession, steep inflation in the early 2010s.......
DUBAI, UAE - A two year slump in property prices in Dubai is taking its toll on major industry players,
Dulal Karmakar is a proud man today even if her daughter Dipa missed a historic Olympic medal in gymnastics by a whisker in Rio Games, saying the 'Produnova' girl will come better and stronger in 2020 Tokyo Oylmpics.
Earlier, Centre had allocated 69 per cent i.E. 1,374 MW of power to the state from 1,980 MW of Stage I of the power plant
Earlier on August 14, Pakistan President Manmoon Hussain had also raised Kashmir issue in his Independence Day speech
Earthquakes and cosmic hits are part of the arsenal that Kripa Krishnan and her DiRT team use to wreak havoc on the company to make sure it keeps running, no matter what
Economic freedom is true freedom, says J Jayalalithaa
Economic recovery to accelerate, says Morgan Stanley
Ecstatic after team's crushing victory over England at The Kia Oval to level the four-match Test series 2-2, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq believes his side deserves to be number one in the ICC Test rankings.The 42-year-old, who was named as ...
EDITORIAL: Economic policy needs direction
Efforts being made to implement the Gadgil committee recommendations to protect the ecologically-fragile Western Ghats are welcome, Kerala People’s Movement has said. People must be vigilant against e...
Egypt"s president ready to implement tough reforms
Eighteen men said to be members of an extremist religious group that sought to provoke mass unrest in order to seize power went on trial beginning on August 4 in Baku's Court for Serious ...
Eight-time gold medallist India, thus, blew away a great opportunity to create history after a hiatus of 36 years to climb the medal podium
Elaborate security arrangements for Independence Day celebrations
Elaine Thompson ended fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's bid for Olympic history Saturday as she took the women's 100-meter title in Rio.
Eleven "hardcore terrorists" have been arrested in a combing operation by the army here with a huge cache of arms and ammunition seized from their hideout, on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day.
Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp. lifts a Japanese telecommunication satellite into orbit, its eighth launch this year.
Eminent development economist and academic Jayati Ghosh said the neo-liberal economic policies in the country have, despite impressive growth rate figures, failed to deliver on promises such as creat...
Emmy Award-winning actor Fyvush Finkel, best known for his roles in "Picket Fences" and "Boston Public", is no more. He was 93.
Emmy award-winning actor Fyvush Finkel, best known for playing Douglas Wambaugh on TV show "Picket Fences", has passed away. He was 93.
Employers need to contribute Rs 200 monthly towards ESI scheme that will enable medical facilities for domestic workers, said Union Minister.
Empowering children from low-income groups through education, Ravi Gulati’s Manzil grooms good citizens
‘Enayam port project will not affect fishermen’
Enayam port project will not affect fishermen Pon. Radhakrishnan
Endangered hairy nosed wombats could soon be saved from extinction - after scientists develop a method to monitor fertility rates
End the judicial logjam
Energy suppliers overcharge UK gas consumers after mistake in meter readings
Engine chilldown began shortly after the ten-minute mark in the countdown. As the count continued, final motion tests of the rocket's nozzles was conducted; in flight the engines are used to provide attitude control through thrust vectoring.
Enthused and relieved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expression of gratitude and indirect criticism of Pakistan's brutalities in Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Baloch leaders on Monday thanked the Indian leadership and media for ...
EPFO may soon introduce a scheme to allow subscribers to pledge their provident fund to buy low-cost houses
Equity mutual funds witnessed an addition of over eight lakh investor accounts or folios in the first four months of the ongoing financial year, primarily on account of strong participation from retail investors.
Erdogan seizes failed coup in Turkey as a chance to supplant Ataturk
Eshwarappa’s proposed brigade will not succeed: KPCC chief
Estranged couple Malaika Arora, Arbaaz Khan spotted at the airport, see pics
EU observer mission lauds Zambian polls, criticises state media of bias
Evan Bayh pushed back at an interviewer last month when he was asked if he would move back to Indiana now that he is running to win back his old Senate seat.
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting 'Make in India' and actively seeking foreign investments, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev is openly attacking multinationals, calling their products "dangerous" in a concerted ad campaign.
Even Bolt expressed surprise over the jeers Gatlin was subjected to when the athletes were introduced to the Brazilian crowd.
Even if the short-term damage of leaving the EU is muted, there is little that monetary or fiscal policy can do to offset the long-term hit to British growth that most economists agree is inevitable, Simon Nixon writes.
Ever since former Fox host Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes, the network’s co-founder, Fox has been tight-lipped about telling its viewers about the allegations.
Every day at least 10 people fell victim to heinous crimes like murder, robbery and kidnapping, in the national capital on an average between 2001 and 2015, according to Delhi Police data. The cases of robbery witnessed an increase of almost 12 times during this period, with 624 cases reported in 2001 and 7407 in 2015
Exclusive - Russia's Klishina to compete after appeal upheld
Expanding markets, launching new products for growth: Wockhardt
Experts at Copenhagen University found binge-watchers had average sperm counts of 37 million per millilitre of fluid, compared to 52 million per millilitre among men who hardly ever watched TV.
Experts feel that Reliance offers a good buying opportunity at current levels
Experts from different States and abroad to take part in deliberations
Exploding out of the blocks in lane eight, Wayde van Niekerk didn't see another runner during the entire Olympic 400-meter final.
Exports of key agriculture products in negative zone in July
Expressing disappointment at losing the Olympic medal by a whisker as she finished fourth in the women's individual vault final here at the Rio Olympics, Indian trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar said that she was crestfallen but this has only made ...
Expressing displeasure at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'political' Independence Day address, Congress leader Rajeev Shukla on Monday said that it was extremely inappropriate on his part to target the opposition from the ramparts of the Red ...
Extrajudicial killings as crime against humanity
Eyes a big market with Russia continuing sanctions on items from West
Fame gave Kristen Stewart panic attacks
Family members and residents of Manikeshwar Nagar near Osmania University on Sunday afternoon staged a protest near the OU police station in the wake of the death of four persons in a manhole at Madha...
Fans celebrate '4 Years Of DeepVeer' on Twitter
Fashion designer Amritha Ram, who is busy working on Dhanush-starrer upcoming Tamil gangster drama "Vada Chennai", says the costumes of the actors in the film will play a pivotal role in indicating the passage of time.
'Fast n Furious 8' cast thanks fans, crew in sweet letter
‘Fate snatched him away before he could win a third award’
Fear of CBI bizzare;apply wisdom in funding NPA:Panel to banks
Federation dismisses plantation workers’ claims
Female Adventurer Surfs Around Erupting Volcano
Fidel Castro thanked Cubans for their well-wishes on his 90th birthday and criticised US President...
Fidel Turns 90: His Life, Legacy and Impact on World Politics
Fighters from the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group, displaced from one of their key bases in the Libyan city of Sirt, could attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe disguised as asylum seekers, Italy has warned
Fight social ill of inequality, PM’s straight message
Filipino OFWs affected by new labor order
Filipinos defy weather to oppose Duterte plan to give hero's burial for Marcos
Final clearance to launch was given by US Air Force's Range Control Officer (RCO) about two minutes before launch, and by SpaceX's Launch Director at the ninety-second mark. In the last minute of the countdown the rocket was placed into startup mode, final pressurization occurred, and the launch pad water deluge system was activated.
Finalise technical issues, launch awareness campaign
Finally, on the auspicious day of India's independence, Karan Johar broke the silence and made a major announcement about the 'Student of the Year' sequel.The 43-year-old filmmaker took to his Twitter handle to confirm the news that was doing the ...
Final of the International Army Games 2016
Finance Ministry constituted a five-member committee to work out the modalities for the merger with General Budget
Financial aid sought for Kannada-medium students from neighbouring States
Financial independence of women is our top priority: PM Modi
Finding banks working under the fear of CBI and CVC as "bizzare", a Parliamentary panel has asked lenders to take decision on financing of stressed assets as per their "own wisdom" and on the basis of the project's viability.
First 'Arunachal Ratna' award for slain DSP
Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans and one Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel was injured after terrorists attacked security forces in Srinagar on Monday.The entire area has been cordoned off as two-three terrorists are still holed up ...
Five children, including a brother-sister, were crushed to death by a crane in Punch area, police said here today.
Five facts about Wayde van Niekerk, who broke the men's 400m world record at the Olympic Games with a time of 43.03s.
Five long speeches by Indian politicians
Five persons died of electrocution in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiyya district, police said on Monday.
Five years after taking over from Steve Jobs, Cook has opened up about his mistakes, Apple's future and seeking advice from the likes of Warren Buffett.
Flames racing through dry brush destroyed four homes and forced more than 1,000 people to flee a Northern California lake community that was evacuated in a devastating wildfire last year.
Flaying Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit's statement that his nation "dedicates this independence day to the independence of Kashmir", the Congress Party on Monday said had Prime Minister Narendra Modi acted sensibly, Pakistan would have not ...
Flow of Krishna Pushkaram pilgrims to the pushkar ghats at Pathalaganga and Lingalagattu in Srisailam and Sangameswaram in Kurnool district picked up substantially on Sunday.People took a holy dip in ...
FM Arun Jaitley calls for reforms at municipal levels for ease of doing business
Following is the medals tally at the ongoing Rio Olympics as at 12 a.m. on Monday.
Food advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry, with approximately $1.8 billion annually aimed at children and adolescents, who view 1,000-2,000 ads per year. Some studies have shown there is a relationship between receptivity to food commercials and amount and type of food consumed. In a new study, researchers studied the brain activity of children after watching food commercials and found that the commercials influence children's food choices and brain activity.
Food has become such an integral part of one's life that there's always a special dish that ties together an occasion.......
For 9.81 glorious seconds on Sunday all the ills that have dogged athletics were forgotten as Usain Bolt stormed to victory in the 100 metres final to become the first man to win three successive Oly...
For a second night, protests in Milwaukee over the police shooting of an armed African American man turned violent injuring at least two people, police said.
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Forces showed utmost restraint despite grave provocation in Kashmir: Parrikar
Forcing low airfares on Gulf route may attract litigation: Govt
Forecasters warned victims of ongoing historic and deadly Louisiana flooding to brace for more rain Sunday.
Foreign currency worth Rs.75,000 was allegedly stolen from the bag of a Chinese national at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Sector 29 here. The hotel, however, has claimed the incident did not take place in...
Foreign Minister Steinmeier on the situation in Russia and Ukraine
Foreign Minister Steinmeier on the situation in Syria
Foreign Policy Shift: Turkey Changing Priorities and Partners on Syria
Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson dies after being tasered by police
Former Aussie cricketer's lip-lock
Former Bush Cabinet Member Backs Clinton
Former LTTE No. 2 Mahattaya was RAW Agent: Book
Former RBI governor D Subbarao
For sheer courage and class, Dipa Karmakar won plaudits all around as she..
For the third year in a row, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to deliver his Independence Day address from an open air podium instead of from behind a bullet proof glass.
Forty per cent of the cost would be borne by the union government and the rest 60 per cent by state-owned GAIL.
For years, Erdogan, a Muslim, has celebrated great moments of the
Four people were killed and 10 others injured when the vehicle, a Tata Winger, they were travelling in rammed into a stationary canter, parked for repair, on Saturday night.The deceased have been id...
Four persons were killed on the spot and 10 injured when a four-wheeler rammed into a stationary goods vehicle parked for repair on National Highway 75, near Herur in Kunigal taluk of Tumakuru distric...
Four U.S. swimmers, including Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte, were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday.
Fox News has a scandal on its hands, but it has barely told viewers
FPIs stay bullish on India, pour Rs 5,400 crore in a fortnight
Fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable cause of intellectual disability and a frequent cause of autism, is characterized by abnormalities of the FMR1 gene that are difficult to analyze. Preclinical studies of Fragile X and the Fragile X-related disorders are hampered by the lack of low-cost and sensitive yet simple methods. Researchers have now developed a set of assays that are robust, cheap enough for routine research use, and may be suitable for initial patient screening.
Freedom 251 review: At Rs 251, Ringing Bells manages to surprise
Freedom 251 review: There is more than one surprise here
Freedom from digital stress
French Muslims bristled at the creation of a mosque-monitoring body led by a non-Muslim.
French Muslims bristled at the creation of the Foundation for Islamic Works, a mosque-monitoring body led by a non-Muslim that will also oversee the training of foreign-born imams.
Friendly relations with neighbours have helped Telangana: CM KCR
From a net profit of ₹1.83 lakh in its first year to adjusted profits of ₹962 crore in 2015-16, Ashok Leyland has come a long way since it began operations as Ashok Motors on September 7, 1948.The ar...
(From Philippine Star) The late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was an “enemy of heroes” and his family should just bury him in their hometown. Protesters delivered this message Sunday as President Duterte refused to budge on his decision to allow Marcos’ burial…
(From PTI) Declaring that India will not bow before terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday asked the youth who have taken to violence to join the mainstream even as he brought up Pakistani atrocities on people of Baluchistan and PoK, saying…
(From PTI) Terming as “absurd” Pakistan's proposal of sending supplies to Jammu and Kashmir, India Sunday strongly retorted that it along with others in the region have already received enough of “trademark exports” from that country including terrorism and infiltrators….
(From The National Interest) Of all the “strategic” challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific region, none is as underrated as the destruction of the marine ecosystem. The South China Sea’s status as a critical waterway draws attention away from the fact that…
(From Yonhap) South Korea's military will greatly increase the number of Hyunmoo missiles in its inventory to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats, sources said Sunday. Government insiders said the military is devising a plan to simultaneously…
Fruits of freedom: In India’s 70th year of independence, prioritise economic and governance reform
Frustration in the higher echelons of the judiciary appears to be consolidating into anger. Poignant appeals have morphed into indignant warnings. The delay in filling up vacancies in the country’s b...
Fuelling began just thirty-five minutes before launch, following a poll around three minutes earlier. Once initial loading was completed the oxidiser tanks continued to be topped off as the countdown proceeded, replenishing the oxygen as it evaporated. Gaseous oxygen was vented.
Gabby Douglas, her Olympics over, tearfully responds to social media critics
Gabby Douglas responds to social media critics
Gadgil panel proposals welcomed
gaffe-laden interview on CNN where she bluntly stated that the U.S. invaded Afghanistan under Commander in Chief?Barack Obama — missing the actual invasion date by eight years — it was ...
Gaiety and patriotic fervour marked the 70th Independence Day celebrations in Karnataka on Monday.
Gallantry Awards: Ashok Chakra for Havildar Dada
Gang targeted government colonies in Pandara Road
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier attends the cabinet meeting in Berlin
German Foreign Minister said that Minsk agreements must remain in the center of East Ukraine settlement efforts regardless of the recent "escalation" of the situation surrounding Crimea.
Germany Relies on Minsk Agreement in Resolving Ukraine Conflict Despite Crimea
Ghana"s ruling party launches campaign ahead of December 7 poll
Ghana"s ruling party launches campaign ahead of December 7 poll" Ghana"s ruling party launches campaign ahead of December 7 poll
Gilas grouped with Taipei, India in Fiba Asia Challenge Cup
Giving loans at competitive rates, and that too quickly, requires coming up with better ways to assess the borrower’s credit risk. Thanks to credit bureaus, it has become easier for lenders to evaluat...
Glimpses of Independence Day celebrations. #Aazadi70Saal
Global investors keen on Indian real estate
Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers
Goa B-school Website Hacked by Pakistani Hackers, Displays 'Pakistan Zindabad'
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Monday promised to implement the universal health scheme in the state soon and also assured that there will be no compromise in the state's interest in the ongoing Mhadei interstate water dispute.
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Monday said that he reprimanded a lawmaker who is also a hotelier, for hiking room rentals during the extended Independence Day weekend.
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for selecting the state as venue for the BRICS summit as it would provide an opportunity to show Goa's culture to the world.
Goa Chief Secretary R K Srivastava today said allegations of bribery against Inspector General of Police Sunil Garg are of serious nature and the government will probe it.
Goa CM promises health scheme, assures no compromise on Mhadei
Goa govt to probe bribery allegations against IGP
Goa has deferred the launch of its universal health insurance scheme by 15 days due to delay in distribution of health cards, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said on Monday.
Gold firm as sluggish U.S. data lowers rate hike prospects
Gold firm as sluggish US data lowers rate hike prospects
Gold firm as U.S. data lowers rate hike prospects
Gold for the 'most boring speech' at Oly, AAP ridicules PM
Gold import plunges 52.5% to $4.97 billion in April-July
Gold import plunges 52.5% to $4.97 bn in Apr-Jul
Gold imports more than halved to $ 4.97 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal, which is expected to keep a lid on the current account deficit. The sliding prices of the precious meta...
Gold imports more than halved to USD 4.97 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal, which is expected to keep a lid on the current account deficit.
Gold medalist Andy Murray...
Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte, 3 Other U.S. Swimmers Robbed at Gunpoint
Gold medalist Ryan Lochte and three other U.S. Olympic swimmers were robbed at gunpoint, the U.S. Olympic Committee said Sunday.
Good response to kite-flying contest
Google marks India's Independence Day with 'Tryst with Destiny' doodle
Google parent Alphabet is rethinking its high-speed internet business after initial rollouts proved more expensive and time consuming than anticipated, a stark contrast to the fanfare that greeted its launch six years ago.
Google Posts Mohenjodaro-Themed Doodle on Pakistan's Independence Day
Google's High-Speed Web Plans Hit Snags
GOP vice presidential nominee defends Trump and criticizes Clintons' wealth.
Government is amending the form for furnishing annual financial statements under the companies law as part of efforts to ensure that CSR spending figures are reported in a proper manner.
Government is making amends in the form for furnishing annual financial statements under the companies law as part of efforts to ensure that CSR spending figures are reported in a proper manner. T...
Government says the social cost of carbon is $36 per every metric ton of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere.
Government will built museums in several states to glorify the role of lesser-known tribal freedom fighters among future generations
Governor Raghuram Rajan's policy of tight leash on inflation has showed results and the Reserve Bank should continue with similar policies and communication going forward, Moody's Investors Service has said.
Govt aims to provide 5 crore LPG connections within 3 yrs: PM
Govt cleaning laws that create hurdles: PM
Govt encouraging migrant workers to start own businesses
Govt. feels conceding demand by Sonowal may set a precedent
Govt Has Not Allowed Inflation to Cross 6% says Prime Minister Modi
Govt mulling maternity benefit for women in unorganised sector
Govt must guard against farm commodities' price crash
Govt. plans curbs on charges in private medical sector
Govt. releases commemorative postage stamp on tourism on 70th I-Day
Govt releases commemorative postage stamp on Tourism on 70th I-Day
Govt services to be available through mobile app in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis
Govt to bear healthcare expenses of BPL families
Govt to Bear Healthcare Expenses of BPL Families
Govt to bear healthcare expenses of up to Rs 1 lakh of BPL families
Govt. will promote start-ups by DWCRA groups: Naidu
GP president accused of rape
Grammy Award winning singer Justin Bieber has threatened to make his Instagram account private because of the abuse directed towards his new girlfriend on the social media platform.
Greens booked for creating public scare
Greeting India on its 70th Independence Day, the US today reaffirmed its pledge to working towards ensuring freedom and justice for "all within our great democracies".
Grounded! Maiden flight of the world’s largest aircraft – nicknamed the flying bum - postponed at the last minute because of technical issues
Groupon is slowly winning back the kind of bargain hunter it has sorely missed during the past three years: investors.
Groupon Works to Win Back Investors
'Grumpy hold-outs' could sink Bitfinex recovery plan after Bitcoin theft
GST: Liberation from 29 different tax regimes
GST to strengthen growth, make economy more predictable: PM
Gunfire was reported at a terminal of New York's John F Kennedy International Airport on Sunday night, Sky News reported.
Gunman sought in killing of New York Muslim cleric, associate
Guns won’t solve any problem, says CM Mufti
Guv . Solanki lauds development works undertaken in Haryana and Punjab
Gymnast Dipa finishes fourth on disastrous day for India
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar lightened up another dismal day for India with a brave performance at the Rio Olympics even as the tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna lost out on a medal while star shuttler Saina Nehwal, the men's hockey team, ...
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar misses Rio Olympics medal by a whisker
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar narrowly missed the bronze by finishing fourth in the women's vault event even as shuttler Saina Nehwal, the men's hockey team and tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna crashed out on a dismal day for India at the ...
Gymnast Dipa, tennis duo in with chance to open medal chest
Handkerchief gives away gang of robbers
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday hoisted the national flag in Sirsa town to mark India's 70th Independence Day and remembered the freedom fighters.
Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki on Monday felt giddy at the Independence Day parade, officials said.
Hassan police arrested Congress leader and former Zilla Panchayat member D.C. Sannaswamy, who has been wanted in a murder case, on Saturday. He is one among the 15 accused in the murder of Ajay Satpa...
have been arrested in a combing operation by the army here with a huge cache of arms and ammunition seized from their hideout, on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day.
Havildar Hangpan Dada honoured with Ashok Chakra posthumously
Hawk-eye vigil in Delhi, tight security in Kashmir Valley
HC directs authorities to devise scheme to curb encroachment
He also made an appeal for social harmony within the country in the light of recent incidents of atrocities against Dalits by cow vigilante groups.
Health services, drinking water, education & energy are priorities of Rajasthan govt: CM Vasundhara
He appealed to all the students to make tree plantation a habit and also maintain the saplings planted by them till they sustained on their own
Heartbroken on missing medal, will target gold for 2020 Olympics: Dipa Karmakar
Heartbroken on missing medal, will target gold for 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Dipa Karmakar
Heartwarming: Developing a Better Way to Save Organs
Hello, River Dolphin. What’s Up With Your Giant Head?
Helmand police chief targeted in roadside bomb explosion
Henrik Stenson takes silver and Matt Kuchar bronze in sport’s milestone event.
He recalled how in 2012 when mining activity was stopped by Supreme Court, the state plunged into financial instability
He reminded people to be careful of some who use religion injected with communal overtures, during his Independence Day address
Here's what stood out on the final day of training camp open to reporters and fans.
Hero's homecoming for Singapore Olympic star Schooling
He said Mehbooba will have to find someone to blame for failing to hoist the national flag at the I-Day function on Monday
He said that 40 per cent of the cost would be borne by the union government and the rest 60 per cent by state-owned GAIL
He was born in Britain and held Canadian citizenship too, received his certificate of Indian citizenship earlier this year
High Court has said that video-sharing website YouTube was obliged not to host any content which violates the laws currently in force.
High Court Judge C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy and his family members took a holy dip at Sri Bhramaramba VIP ghat at Pathalaganga in Srisailam on Sunday and offered ‘pinda pradanam’.Mr. Nagarjuna Reddy said he...
Highlights of Modi's Independence Day speech
Highlights of Prime Minister’s Address on Independence Day
Hillary Clinton released her latest federal income tax return, showing she and Bill paid roughly a third of their multi-million dollar income to Uncle Sam.
Hillary Clinton releases her tax returns putting more pressure on her GOP opponent to do the same. But Donald Trump might actually have bigger problems - his supporters are dropping like flies. The two Sams examine a report showing that people who supported Trump in the primary are very much having second thoughts now during the general.
Hillary Clinton's critics offer plenty of reasons why she shouldn't be the next American commander in chief. By and large, being a woman isn't one of them.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday announced a six percent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners from January 1.
Hindalco to invest ₹250 crore in new wire-rod plant in Dahej
Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) has posted quite a strong quarter with more than three-fold rise in net profit for the quarter ended June 2016, driven by robust domestic performance and increased offs...
Hiranandani hospital kidney transplant racket: ED to file money-laundering case
His comments follow the successful negotiation of a 12 billion dollar loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which is to support comprehensive ...
'Historic fighter'
Historic fighter
Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said that he had asked the City Police Commissioner to find out if any anti-India slogans were shouted at the event. He said action would be taken if such a thi...
Home Minister Rajnath Singh holds security review meeting ahead of Independence Day
Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in the country, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, on the eve of Independence day. Top brass of the security establishment briefed him on the prevailing situation in the country and the steps taken to foil any attempt by terrorists and other elements to disturb peace, official sources said
Home Minister seeks information
Home ministers of India and Pakistan indulged in a war of words at a recent South Asian regional meeting in Islamabad over the killing of a young Kashmiri militant and the subsequent violence unleashed in the valley. Without naming the…
Honeywell International Inc. is nearing a deal to acquire JDA Software Group Inc., a maker of software that helps businesses manage their supply chains, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Honeywell Nears $3 Billion Deal to Buy JDA Software
Hopes of bumper harvest
Hoping to restore the confidence of foreign investors, Egypt announced an initial agreement on Thursday to borrow US$12 billion over three years from the IMF, joining Iraq, Tunisia
Households in the city (Kolkata) will get piped cooking gas within the next three years, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union MoS (Independent Charge), Petroleum & Natural Gas said here today.Apart from K...
How all Indians can truly celebrate Independence Day
Howard Crosby
How Ashok Leyland gets India on the move
How did Chautala go to Rio, asks court
How did U.S. swim team win so many medals? Phelps, Ledecky — and little flags
How does people’s generosity around the world compare?
However, prima facie it appears that the cows died of starvation and lack proper care as they were not fed properly, she said
How India fared on day 9 in Rio
How progressives are putting Hillary Clinton in a tough spot on trade (again)
Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Mohenjo Daro" minted Rs 30.54 crore on its opening weekend in India, its makers said.
Human rights victims of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ regime petitioned the Supreme Court on Monday to block and nullify a government directive to have the ex-leader buried in a heroes’ cemetery — an emotional and divisive issue for Filipinos who ousted Marcos in a 1986 “people power” revolt.
Hundreds crowded a park in the Philippines on Sunday to protest plans by President Rodrigo Duterte to bury former leader Ferdinand Marcos in the National Heroes' Cemetery.
Hundreds of ABVP members staged a protest in front of United Theological College on Millers Road on Sunday demanding action against the people who participated in the programme organised on Saturday.
Hundreds of compensation claims against British soldiers could be abandoned after controversial law firm announces closure
Hundreds of passengers at the John F Kennedy International Airport were today evacuated from at least two terminals following reports that multiple shots had been fired in one of the US' busiest airport, triggering scenes of panic and chaos.
Hundreds of Polish farmers and horticulturists staged a march in Warsaw in protest against Russia's ban on the import of their fruit and vegetables. File photo
Hundreds of them turned out in a Rio de Janeiro park on Saturday holding their mobile phones to hunt for virtual creatures in the hyper-reality game app
Hurriyat March Towards Lal Chowk Foiled, Dozens Injured in Kashmir
IED planted by naxals recovered in Chhattisgarh
If an order to wind up a company is recalled and the company is revived, it is entitled to get back from the official liquidator its entire assets. Tenants who occupied the premises during the proceedings shall go out. The company court can evict ...
If Friendship Day celebration was the in-thing at August 7 Car-Free Sundays, this week (August 14) it was Independence Day celebration.
If there is one trend that has completely befuddled economy watchers in recent years, it is the tectonic shift towards the usage of digital payments in the country. India’s payments landscape has tra...
If the satellite works well, it will pave the way to a hack-proof communication system
If total joblessness was counted accurately, the unemployment rate would be closer to 12 percent.
Ignition of the Falcon's nine first stage engines occurred three seconds before the end of the countdown, with vehicle being held down until the zero mark while the engines ramped up thrust and final checks were verified.
IIT Madras develops optical system to detect and monitor algal bloom
Ilusorio house, symbol of Japan’s comfort women in PH, demolished
Imam, associate shot outside mosque
IMG readying competency framework for State staff
Imperious Bolt completes 100m treble
Imperious Bolt completes amazing 100m treble
In 2006, Hyderabad scored over Bengaluru to get a United States consulate. It was considered a loss to India's tech hub from where thousands apply for visas to the US
In 2013, student Na Wang began shipping fish oil capsules from Sydney to China to help pay the rent. Now, she is in business, part of a growing army of Chinese shopping agents sending Australian food and diet pills home to feed rampant demand.
In a big blow to Infosys, RBS has cancelled a major contract that will impact as many as 3,000 of Infosys' employees and impact revenues for the year by about $40 million.
In a daring robbery, three unidentified persons entered the house of an elderly couple on the busy North Marret Street and robbed them of around 24 sovereigns of gold and diamond jewellery after infli...
In addition to the Ryan Lochte incident from Sunday morning, two Australian rowing coaches were robbed on the beach earlier in the Olympics.
In a deeply embarrassing moment for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, the national tricolor fell off the post as she hoisted it at Bakshi stadium here where the main Independence Day function of the state was held.
In a disappointment to theorists, neutrino physicists at the IceCube neutrino detector in Antarctica drew a blank in their search for a “sterile” neutrino. If discovered, this particle would have been...
In a major success for security forces in Chhattisgarh, 41 naxalites surrender before ITBP and CGP in Narayanpur district in another incident one woman naxal was killed in a j...
In an effort to provide skills and insights into various subjects to youth seeking employment, Visakhapatnam Public Library, Centre for Policy Studies and India Youth for Society, came together and or...
In an innovative mix of adventure and patriotism, five Indian motorcycle enthusiasts today began their "Great Independence Day Ride" from Singapore, aiming to redefine freedom in terms of culture and friendship through a five-nation 5,000-km journey ...
In a "most worrying" sign for consumers, the prices of vegetables in retail markets are likely to shoot up further in coming months as the 'peak production season' came to an end, says a report
In a recent interview to Business Standard, West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra raised the issue of growing indebtedness at the state government level. In fact, he likened the situation to a "ticking time bomb".A look back at the recent past, as ...
In a separate incident, 11 pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra were injured when three men hurled a grenade near the shrine, a police officer told IANS
In a series of tweets, Kejriwal termed as "shocking" the Centre"s attempt to "interfere" and "stall" the functioning of the judiciary.
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In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that some countries glorify terrorists, asserting that India won't bend before terrorism.Expressing his gratitude to the Baloch nations who sought India's help over ...
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In case you missed it: Looking back on Day 9 in Rio
Increasing import costs drive fuel prices higher
Independence calling: how mobile phones set Indians free
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Independence Day 2016
Independence Day 2016: Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi"s speech
Independence Day 2016 LIVE: PM Modi to unfurl national flag at Red Fort, address nation today
Independence Day 2016: PM Modi unfurls flag at Red Fort
Independence Day 2016: PM Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort
Independence day celbrated in districts
Independence day celebrated across Punjab and Haryana
Independence Day celebrated in West Bengal
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Independence Day: Here are the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi"s speech at Red Fort today
Independence Day: Highlights from PM Modi's Red Fort address
Independence Day PM Modi Speech Live: We Worked to Achieve 'One Nation, One Grid , One Price'
Independence Day PM Modi Speech: We Worked to Achieve 'One Nation, One Grid , One Price'
Independence Day: Security beefed up in and around Kolkata, districts
Independence Day speech: Modi announces 20 per cent hike in freedom fighters pensions
Independent living for senior citizens
India's Only Gymnast at Rio Lost Out on a Medal but Won Her Nation's Hearts
India and Pakistan have been engaged in a war of words over Pakistan and its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif"s statements on the situation in Kashmir.
India asks Pakistan to stop sending terrorists
India celebrates Independence Day
India-China Engagement: Disturbing Divergence
India, Dubai to expand air traffic due to higher demand
India faces "lakhs of problems" but Indians have the intelligence to overcome them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
India Factor may Decide Pakistan's Next Army Chief: Pak Daily
‘India has no baggage of legacy systems’
India has seen 15 PMs since Independence. We bring you a collection of memorable quotes from some of these PMs' I-Day speeches through the years
India hits back to Pakistan"s plea to support Kashmir"s "freedom" struggle
India India Celebrates 70th Independence Day on Monday
India is the cradle of human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the grandmother of tradition.&quot
India makes fresh attempt to gain entry into NSG
India markets closed on Monday for Independence Day
India media 'stirring up' negative sentiments: Chinese daily
India might raise Dubai airline seat entitlements
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said on "Fox News Sunday" that Donald Trump was being "serious" when he spoke about President Barack Obama being the "founder" of ISIS.
Indian boy's wearable in Google science event finals
Indian Diplomacy Has Shown Considerable Dynamism: Prananb Mukherji
Indian diplomacy has shown considerable dynamism President
Indian Embassy in Pak celebrates 70th Independence Day
Indian golfer S.S.P. Chawrasia endured a horrendous final round of seven-over 78 to drop 28 places to finish tied 50th, while compatriot Anirban Lahiri closed with a 72 to be 57th in the Olympic Games here on Sunday.
Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar missed out on a historic medal in the women's vault competition by a whisker as she finished a creditable fourth in the final of the Olympic Games here.
Indian hockey team's captain PR Sreejesh has apologised for letting the nation down after his team's 1-3 loss to Belgium in the quarterfinals at the Rio Olympics here.
Indian markets would take cues from wholesale inflation data, progress of monsoon rains and investment trend by overseas investors for further movement in a holiday-shortened week ahead, say experts.
Indian men's hockey coach calls for consistency after 'heartbreaking' Rio defeat
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his tenure just over two years ago with a...
Indian Railways need to complete projects on time to generate adequate earnings, particularly when it is building infrastructure on borrowed funds, the Railway Convention Committee (RCC) has said.The ...
Indians across the world mark Independence Day with fervour
Indians aspire a nation where ideas are not crushed by forces of hate: Rahul Gandhi
Indians begin Singapore-Mumbai 'Great Independence Day Ride'
Indians gauging e-commerce sales to fix prices of used goods
Indians in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh celebrate 70th I-Day with nationalistic fervor
Indians Spurn Snacks, Shampoo to Load Their Smartphones
Indian trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar missed out on an Olympic medal by a whisker as she finished fourth in the women's individual vault final here at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.The 23-year-old, hailing from Agartala in Tripura, missed the ...
Indian woman gymnast Dipa Karmakar missed out on a historic medal in the vault competiton by a whisker as she finished a creditable fourth in the final of the Olympic Games here on Sunday.
India on Sunday has rejected Pakistan offer to send relief material to violence hit people in Kashmir
India raises NSG issue
India rejects Pak offer of supplies to J&K, says terror exports enough
India’s first elevator is 124-year-old!
India's 70th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm, gaiety and fervour throughout Rajasthan on Monday.
India says Pakistan exports terror as Abdul Basit dedicates Independence Day to Kashmir
India's campaign in golf at the Rio Olympics today ended on a disappointing note as SSP Chawrasia and Anirban Lahiri finished tied 50th and tied 57th respectively after going through contrasting days at the Olympic golf course here.
India's Dipa Karmakar Participates in the vault during...
India's dismal performance at the Rio Olympics continued on Sunday with the tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna losing out on a medal while star shuttler Saina Nehwal, the men's hockey team, athletes O.P. Jaisha and Kavita Raut along with ...
India's elusive medal hopes rest on Lalita, Khatri and Kishan
India’s elusive medal hopes rest on Lalita, Khatri, Kishan
India's exports are better placed in terms of product diversification as top ten export products account for 58 per cent of total shipments, says a study.
India's exports better placed in product diversification:Study
India’s exports better placed in product diversification: Study
India’s female comics never joked about pubic hair or sex. Then I showed up.
India’s first Nuclear Suppliers’ insurance policy for ‘Right to Recourse’ was unveiled by India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP).
India’s foreign minister is cast as Supermom of State
India slams Pakistan
India's men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans conceded that Belgium played with much more quality and experience and deserved to progress to the semi-finals here on Sunday.
India's Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna leave the court after losing the mixed-doubles semifinal...
India's top hope Nehwal succumbs to injury at Rio Games
India to reject UN team's request to visit J & K
India to save Rs 20k crore from new gas import deal with Qatar: PM Modi
India will not tolerate violence: Narendra Modi
Indie gamer? Here are some interesting games launching August 16
Indonesia is considering options for setting up tax-haven jurisdictions as it tries to lure back billions of US dollars through its amnesty program to fund infrastructure projects and finance the widening budget deficit, Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Panjaitan said yesterday.
Indonesia mulls developing tax-haven islands
Indonesian airlines have been cleared to fly to the US after regulators there scrapped a nearly decade-long ban imposed for safety reasons, an official said today.
Inflation soared under UPA Govt., now it's at six per cent: PM Modi
Infosys loses RBS contract, to hit 3,000 employees
Infosys may lose as much as $50 million in the current year due to the project cancellation
Infy's RBS contract loss to hit 3k staff
Inheritance tax bill has nearly doubled since Tories took power, figures show
In her maiden Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Mehbooba cautioned that Kashmir should not be allowed to become another Syria or Afghanistan where there is instability and absence of safety of life. pti file photo
In her maiden Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Mehbooba made an emotional appeal to the youth indulging in violence
In his address to the people after unfurling the National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day, Mizoram Chief Minister Lala Thanhawla asked the people of the state to live in peace so that the state could be an example for others to emulate.
In his Independence Day speech he announced the launch of Student Credit Card scheme, promising Rs. four lakh interest free loan for higher education
In his Independence Day speech, Modi said Indians have to work for social equality and justice
In his Independence Day speech, Modi said nearly 50 lakh LPG connections have been provided under PMUY in past 100 days
In India, verticals such as retail and e-commerce are ahead in the adoption of cloud technologies
INIP is the 27th global nuclear insurance pool which was launched by state run General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), in association with non-life insurance companies.
In Islamabad, speaking in the presence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain said the country will continue to support Kashmiris in their bid for the right to self-determination.
Injured Saina crashes out as India faces multiple setbacks
In Mysuru, social reforms helped shape freedom struggle
In Odisha"s Kendrapara, children trek over a virtual ‘death trap’ as there is possibility of crocodiles straying into water-body from Kharasrota river.
In pics: Michael Phelps bids adieu to Rio with five golds and one silver
In Rio, American sprinter Justin Gatlin remains a villain to some given his history of doping offenses, albeit from several years ago.
Insurance firm raises objections in Bombay HC over transfer of debt to pvt company; changes to demerger plan await court nod
Interminable queues, impenetrable paperwork, unpronounceable German words -- the hurdles for any newcomer to Europe's top economy can be daunting but now there's an app for that, says a team of enterprising Syrian refugees.
International Army Games 2016 wraps up in Russia
International flight movements from Tiruchi are set to rise with the Air India Express deciding to operate a new service from Tiruchi to Sharjah next month.Air India has already conveyed the informati...
International working president Raghav Reddy condemns incident of beating Dalits in Gujarat
Internet mocks Trump spokesperson’s claim Obama invaded Afghanistan with KatrinaPiersonHistory
In twist, Chinese divers get engaged on Olympic medal stage
Investigating the neutrino mass scale with the ultra-low background KamLAND-Zen detector
Investigators in Thailand detained and questioned two people in connection with the wave of bombings across the country Thursday and Friday, police said.
Investment-led cooperation is becoming a main driver for business cooperation between China and Africa, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Investment main driver for China-Africa cooperation
IOC to continue fight for lifetime ban for doping athletes
Iran taps into Turkish-Russian reset
Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi says Mosul's fall would mark the defeat of ISIS in Iraq.
Iraq is boiling in unprecedented heat. Here's how locals are trying to cope.
IS expands presence in restive south of Afghanistan bordering Pakistan
Islamabad, Aug 14 (IANS) The Pakistan government will avenge every life lost to terrorists in Quetta, President Mamnoon Hussain said on Sunday. "We are shocked at the Quetta terrorist attack and we ...
Islamic State faces uphill 'branding war' in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Islamic State fighters fleeing their Libyan stronghold of Sirte are seeking to cross the border into neighboring countries or possibly regroup in southern towns to fight again, Western and local officials say.
Island economies: Mindanao and Sri Lanka
Israel demands Games ceremony for killed athletes in 1972
Israel destroys home of Palestinian who killed girl: army
Isro@47: The maverick journey of Indian space agency
Istanbul police raid courts for coup suspects: report

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