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Government officials’ negative approach hampering development: Pankaja Munde
November 3, 2016 19:35 IST
Munde also noted that maintaining social harmony was a big challenge before the government.
German EU official apologises over derogatory China comments
November 3, 2016 18:29 IST
Early this week, remarks surfaced from Guenther Oettinger, a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party, referring to "slanty eyes'' and also to "obligatory gay marriage'' in Germany.
Four killed, 15 injured as tempo turns turtle in Vadodara
November 3, 2016 13:50 IST
Three persons were killed on the spot, while one person died in Sir Sayjirao General (SSG) Hospital where he was admitted soon after the accident.
Smog effect: Poor visibility on Yamuna Expressway leads to huge pile-up
November 3, 2016 10:32 IST
Yamuna Expressway: Visuals from the accident site show a heavily damaged car and a mini-bus rammed into the road barrier.
Katrina Kaif not on TwitterSubscriber Only
November 3, 2016 10:20 IST
Katrina Kaif is only on Facebook and not on any other social media platform
James Cameron to bring 3D Avatar sequels without glasses
November 2, 2016 18:55 IST
Filmmaker James Cameron is planning on making 3D easier to view with 2009 release Avatar's sequel.
Bangladesh: Ruling party lawmaker jailed for amassing wealth
November 2, 2016 13:41 IST
A Bangladesh court has sentenced a ruling party lawmaker to three years in prison for amassing and concealing wealth worth $100 million. Judge Abu Ahmed Jamadar also fined lawmaker Abdur Rahman Bodi $1 million Wednesday. Police took him to prison after the verdict was announced in Dhaka, the capital. Bodi is the first Awami League […]
UP: Former independent candidate shot dead
November 2, 2016 12:24 IST
The incident took place Tuesday when Hemendra Kumar was returning home after closing his shop.
European Union working to defuse India-Pakistan tensions: EnvoySubscriber Only
November 2, 2016 12:24 IST
EU is taking up the issue of alleged human rights violation with both India and Pakistan.
Diwali effect: Dense fog causes shutdown of Amritsar aiport
November 2, 2016 10:41 IST
Smog continues to engulf major cities across India following Diwali celebrations.
Ex-army jawan protesting over OROP allegedly commits suicide in Delhi, Parrikar asks for details
November 2, 2016 14:15 IST
Ex-servicemen have been protesting at Jantar Mantar for over a year now, demanding the implementation of OROP.
Kolkata: Groups clash over idol immersion
November 2, 2016 04:29 IST
It all started with members of both groups indulging in a verbal altercation.
Western failure to check violent Islamists delayed Syria peace talks: Russia
November 1, 2016 14:43 IST
Russian Defence Minister said that rebels backed by Western governments had been attacking civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Arisaig India Fund cuts 2.8 per cent stake in Future Enterprises
November 1, 2016 13:32 IST
Arisaig India Fund Ltd, which had 5.88 per cent stake earlier, brought down its shareholding in the company to 3.09 per cent by selling shares on October 27.
BP beats quarterly earnings estimates, trims spending
November 1, 2016 13:27 IST
BP said this year's capital expenditure would fall to around $16 billion and to $15-17 billion in 2017.
Sri Lankan Navy personnel arrest Tamil Nadu fishermen
November 1, 2016 12:40 IST
The arrested fishermen were taken to Jaffna, Fishermen's Association President Sagayam said.
Assam: Two killed, four injured as fire ravages colony in Tinsukia districtSubscriber Only
November 1, 2016 11:34 IST
Apart from this, four others received serious injuries during the incident, police added.
Bihar: 4.25 quintal ganja seized, smuggler arrested
October 31, 2016 14:31 IST
The price of ganja has shot up with a kg selling for Rs 10,000 in the wake of liqour ban in Bihar.
Three children killed as flooding hits Indonesia’s Gorontalo provinceSubscriber Only
October 31, 2016 11:44 IST
Four other children who were also swept away have survived, the official said.
Islamic State claims killing of Algerian police officer
October 31, 2016 09:20 IST
Algerian authorities confirmed the police officer was killed by an unnamed "terrorist group," but didn't provide details or comment on the IS claim.
Nicolas Maduro kicks off Vatican-led talks with Venezuela opposition
October 31, 2016 06:42 IST
The opposition has been stepping up its campaign to force Maduro from office. Last week it rallied tens of thousands of supporters across the country and another protest has been called for Thursday.
Bareilly: Two killed, seven injured in cracker shop fire
October 30, 2016 18:26 IST
The injured have been hospitalised and their condition has been stated as stable.
Temperatures in north China to fall sharply over next two daysSubscriber Only
October 30, 2016 14:30 IST
Freezing wind is also expected to sweep across most parts of north China. Snow or sleet will hit northeastern China, with heavy snow expected in Jilin province.
Kolkata: Youth killed in two-wheeler accident
October 30, 2016 14:06 IST
The accident occurred when the youth lost control of the scooter and hit the road divider.
Feel lucky to be part of 31st October: Vir DasSubscriber Only
October 29, 2016 15:49 IST
Vir Das says he feels lucky to be a part of 31st October, a film on the aftermath of the 1984 Sikh riots.
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