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Maharashtra govt sets up Backward CommissionSubscriber Only

January 5, 2017 02:12 IST

The Commission will be led by Retired Justice Sambhajirao Mhase as its chairman.

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SARTHI to look into Maratha, Kunbhi, farmers’ issuesSubscriber Only

January 4, 2017 04:38 IST

The decision comes in the wake of growing demand from Marathas for reservation in education and government jobs.

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Inquiry ordered to probe negligence in TADA caseSubscriber Only

January 4, 2017 04:13 IST

The court has directed the report to be filed within four weeks.

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Ahmedabad: Cash, jewellery stolen from lawyer’s houseSubscriber Only

January 3, 2017 05:34 IST

He has said in the complaint that the theft happened when he and his family were on a trip to Mumbai.

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Three arrested with fake notes in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur

January 1, 2017 12:03 IST

10 fake notes of Rs 500 and six notes of Rs 50 were recovered from the accused

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Afghan leaders invite Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa

January 1, 2017 11:57 IST

The invitation was extended on the eve of New Year when General Bajwa reached the Afghan leaders on telephone.

Chennai: V K Sasikala pays tribute to late J Jayalalithaa after she was appointed as AIADMK General Secretary, at the burial spot were AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa was laid to rest, adjacent to the MGR Memorial in Chennai on Friday. Sasikala will taking oath as a general secretary of AIADMK tomorrow. PTI Photo by R Gnanasasthaa(PTI12_30_2016_000219A)

Demonstration against Sasikala’s appointment as AIADMK chief

December 31, 2016 17:22 IST

The protesters alleged that Sasikala was chosen to the top post against the party's rules and regulations.

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Court upholds judge’s order blocking Ohio execution details

December 31, 2016 05:30 IST

Ohio plans to execute Ronald Phillips on Feb. 15 for raping and killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter in 1993. Another execution is scheduled for April.

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US Senator McCain calls Jan 5 hearing on foreign cyber threats

December 31, 2016 01:46 IST

Republican US Senator John McCain has scheduled a Jan. 5 hearing on foreign cyber threats to the United States

I have been so many people, still been none: Shah Rukh KhanSubscriber Only

December 30, 2016 21:58 IST

Shah Rukh Khan, who collects memorabilia from his films, felt introspective while going through the memories.

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Tom Hanks likes to take risks with his movie projects

December 30, 2016 21:53 IST

Tom Hanks said he thinks putting his faith in risky movie projects pays off.

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Aamir Khan’s portrayal in Dangal reminded me of my father: Satnam Singh BhamaraSubscriber Only

December 30, 2016 21:08 IST

Indian basketball player Satnam Singh Bhamara says superstar Aamir Khan's portrayal in Dangal reminded him of his own father.

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Chennai: Fire breaks out at SBI Life Insurance office

December 30, 2016 11:47 IST

A fire broke out at SBI Life Insurance company in Nungambakkam, Chennai on Friday. More than six fire tenders have arrived at the spot. More details are awaited.

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Fukrey one of my most special films: Pulkit SamratSubscriber Only

December 29, 2016 21:15 IST

Pulkit Samrat, who is currently shooting for Fukrey 2 says the 2013 comedy entertainer will always remain one of his most special films.

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First tribal paramilitary battalion to have 33 pc womenSubscriber Only

December 28, 2016 00:50 IST

This was conveyed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a high-level meeting held to review the functioning of Central Armed Police Forces.

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Demonetisation: 70-year-old dies while waiting in bank queue in Ballia, UP

December 27, 2016 13:33 IST

Garju Chaudhary was standing in the queue outside State Bank of India Sahatwar branch last afternoon when he suddenly collapsed.

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J&K rights panel seeks report on eye injuries by PelletsSubscriber Only

December 27, 2016 03:30 IST

More than 8,000 people reportedly received pellet injuries.

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At Gurgaon digital mela, mixed response from vendorsSubscriber Only

December 27, 2016 03:17 IST

The mela was primarily cashless, with most vendors accepting payments only through card or Paytm.

Uttar Pradesh: Woman alleges rape by husband’s friends

December 27, 2016 03:05 IST

The woman has filed a police complaint and she has been sent for medical examination, the officer said.

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Bengaluru: 6-year-old dies in park mishapSubscriber Only

December 27, 2016 01:02 IST

The boy was identified as K Vikram, a resident of Sriramapura.

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Bihar: 326 cartons of liqour seized

December 26, 2016 16:09 IST

The truck, bearing registration number of Jharkhand, has been impounded and brought to Tajpur police station

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UP: Mother-child killed in road mishap

December 26, 2016 15:53 IST

25-year-old Sangeeta was travelling to Varanasi with her husband and two-month-old baby when the mishap took place, they said.

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Kahsmir: Two constables injured in cylinder explosion

December 26, 2016 15:48 IST

The building also suffered some damage due to the explosion, the official said.

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Army chief visits Eastern Command officers

December 26, 2016 02:30 IST

The Chief of the Army Staff addressed the officers of the Eastern Command at Fort William.

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Massive WWII bomb is defused in German town of Augsburg

December 26, 2016 01:22 IST

City police tweeted that they had "good news at Christmas'' just before 7 pm local time.

Sharjeel Imam moves interim bail plea to contest Bihar Assembly polls

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Sharjeel Imam has filed an interim bail plea to contest the Bihar assembly elections as an independent candidate while being in Tihar Jail for his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots. He claims to have no political party support and his younger brother is the only one helping him. The Delhi Police Special Cell has accused him of radical and communal activities.

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