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Local villager spying for Pakistan arrested in J&K, sim cards, map seizedSubscriber Only
October 23, 2016 03:05 IST
Bodh Raj, a suspected Pakistani spy was nabbed in near Jerda village of Jammu and Kashmir as he tried to escape noticing police parties conducting searches.
Benedict Cumberbatch taught English to monks
October 22, 2016 19:53 IST
Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed he once taught English to monks at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery for a year.
Noted sculptor Ram V Sutar to make 30-ft Vivekananda statue in Jharkhand
October 22, 2016 16:08 IST
A Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Raghubar Das, approved the proposal.
Russian scientists rediscover Hitler’s secret ‘treasure’ base in Arctic: Report
October 22, 2016 16:05 IST
The stationed which was christened as ‘Schatzgraber’ or ‘Treasure Hunter’ by Hitler's army was constructed in the year 1942.
Esha Gupta named Goodwill Ambassador for children’s free heart surgeriesSubscriber Only
October 22, 2016 16:03 IST
Esha Gupta is glad to be named the Goodwill Ambassador for the free heart surgeries for children under 16.
Ravana’s character difficult, challenging, says Gulshan GroverSubscriber Only
October 22, 2016 14:33 IST
Gulshan Grover, who has lent his voice for Ravana in the animated movie Mahayoddha Rama, said the character was very difficult and challenging.
Suspicious envelope found at Clinton campaign office: PoliceSubscriber Only
October 22, 2016 13:55 IST
The envelope was first delivered to Clinton's offices in Manhattan, where campaign workers then transferred it to her Brooklyn headquarters, New York Police Department Lieutenant Thomas Antonetti told reporters.
Kerala: Country-made bomb hurled at CPI (M) worker’s house, gunman injured
October 22, 2016 12:59 IST
The area near Koothparambu is a BJP stronghold. The activist, Ashokan, a block panchayat president, had quit BJP before the local body polls in November last year.
Taliban brief Pakistan about talks with Kabul, inform officials
October 22, 2016 11:50 IST
The latest development came after Taliban officials and Kabul held a new round of secret talks in Qatar to restart the peace process to end the country's long war.
Tripura: Three convicts serving life imprisonment escape from Central JailSubscriber Only
October 22, 2016 10:01 IST
Massive search operation is in place and all of the state's 74 police stations have been alerted.
UN expert urges next UN chief to focus on ending tax havens
October 22, 2016 07:20 IST
He said the United Nations ``must no longer tolerate the scandal of secrecy jurisdictions that facilitate tax evasion, corruption and money-laundering.''
Mathura: 58 booth level officers booked for dereliction of dutySubscriber Only
October 22, 2016 01:36 IST
"The officers taking the election work casually would not be spared," said the SDM.
Aziz Ansari mocks Donald Trump, asks youngsters to vote
October 21, 2016 20:50 IST
Aziz Ansari is the latest to join the list of celebrities requesting young people to vote.
Daniel Radcliffe to play drug smuggler in Beasts of Burden
October 21, 2016 20:26 IST
Actor Daniel Radcliffe is set to star as drug smuggler in thriller Beasts of Burden
Man attacks wife with acid over dowry in UP
October 21, 2016 18:13 IST
A case, under sections 523, 504, 326 and 498 A, has been registered against eight persons, including the husband and his family members, and investigations are on, police said, adding the woman has been hospitalised.
Need stronger laws against animal cruelty, says Soha Ali KhanSubscriber Only
October 21, 2016 17:32 IST
Soha Ali Khan, also a compassionate animal lover, has rooted for proper treatment for animals. She says the country needs to have stronger laws against cruelty to them.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra all praise for perfectionist Aamir Khan
October 21, 2016 16:22 IST
Lavishing praise on Aamir Khan for excelling in preparing for a role, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra says only a person crazy for the art of acting can pull off a character like Dangal.
BJP worker beaten up in Thrissur, party alleges CPI (M) hand
October 21, 2016 17:33 IST
While police said the attackers have not yet been identified, the BJP alleged that they were CPI(M) workers
Thane police constable feared drowned in creek
October 21, 2016 10:29 IST
Bharat D Raote, attached to the Thane Police Commissionerate was on sick leave since September 24, went to the Gaimukh creek early this morning along with his friends.
Gold bars worth more than Rs 38 lakh seized at Mumbai airport
October 21, 2016 09:06 IST
The bars weighed around 1392 grams.
Donald Trump’s national political director ‘steps back’ from campaign: Reports
October 21, 2016 08:19 IST
Murphy, who joined the Trump Campaign in June, did not specify any reason for this.
Sonam Kapoor said no to modelling for actingSubscriber Only
October 20, 2016 22:25 IST
Sonam Kapoor says she turned down a modelling offer by ace photographer-producer Atul Kasbekar to pursue a career in acting.
George RR Martin up for Westworld and Game of Thrones crossover
October 20, 2016 22:00 IST
Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin is a fan of Jonathan Nolan's drama Westworld and would not mind a crossover between the two shows
Leonardo DiCaprio producing Captain Planet movie
October 20, 2016 17:47 IST
Leonardo DiCaprio is literally not taking the planet for granted. The actor has partnered with Paramount to produce movie on popular TV character Captain Planet
Vin Diesel believes Fast and Furious 8 could win Oscar
October 20, 2016 17:28 IST
Vin Diesel says with FGary Gray as the director, the eighth Fast and Furious movie will have a chance to win at next year's Academy Awards.
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