The National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed a special court on Tuesday that it intends to drop charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the 11 accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case. The agency also sought to defer framing of charges against the accused, including Lt Col Srikant Purohit and […]
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Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday has put the ball in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s court over the government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. “We need tangible confidence building measures to be taken by the central government to give the new government in J&K a fillip. Centre needs to create an environment to
Addressing his first pre-poll rally in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi steered clear of taking on local heavyweights and instead assured Dalits that reservation for them in jobs and education will not be cut and hit out at the opposition for spreading lies and preventing his government from functioning. He said the opposition parties
Deepika Padukone who is expected to join Vin Diesel in Canada for the schedule of his next film is likely to be busy with that project until summer. The Bollywood superstar hasn’t given a nod to any Hindi film so far. In the event of her not starting a desi project until June/July, chances are
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A Canadian who said he fought alongside Kurdish forces against Islamic State in Syria has been detained while trying to enter Australia and told he will be deported, his father said on Wednesday. Richard Somerville said his son Robert, a Canadian veteran who previously fought in Afghanistan, was detained at Brisbane airport on Tuesday after
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A person in Texas has been infected with the Zika virus after having sex with an ill person who had returned from South America, local health officials said Tuesday. It’s the first case of the virus being transmitted in the U.S. during the current outbreak of Zika, which has been linked to birth defects in
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US Senator Marco Rubio, emerging from the first presidential nominating contest in Iowa as the leading Republican mainstream contender, portrayed himself in New Hampshire on Tuesday as the party’s best hope to recapture the White House. But Rubio, 44, a US senator from Florida, faces a strong field of establishment rivals in next week’s New
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South Korea and Japan on Wednesday echoed US warnings that North Korea would pay a heavy price if it pushes ahead with a planned rocket launch just weeks after conducting its fourth nuclear test. Urging Pyongyang to drop its plans for a launch as early as next week, the government in Seoul said the move
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Opening a narrow window of hope for the LGBT community, the Supreme Court on Tuesday referred the petition over Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which seeks to legalise gay sex to a five-judge constitutional bench. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur referred the curative petition to the five-judge bench
A British woman has reportedly filed a written complaint against India hockey captain Sardar Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment. She has accused that the veteran midfielder “mentally, physically and emotionally tortured” her. The 21-year-old, in a startling revelation, has also claimed that Sardar, whom she met during the London Olympics in 2012 and has
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Did you know that flowers are said to have vitamin F, which boosts your emotional energy? A Rutgers University study revealed that having flowers around you increases your emotional connect with loved ones. This year, make your house spring-ready by hanging bottles with blooming buds in them. Balcony, room, patio or garden – pretty, recycled
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Chilly mornings can be trying for those with joint pain. Here’s how to curb the painful condition. Winter is prime time for succumbing to aches, pains and stiffness, confirms Dr John Dickson, co-founder of the Primary Care Rheumatology Society.”When it’s damp or cold, and the weather gets worse, we can really feel it in our
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No matter how mentally strong you may be, every once in a while, all of us cock a snook to their diet and give in to food cravings. While it is alright to cheat on your diet and allow yourself a small treat now and then, if you realise that it’s happening all too often,
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In a city like Mumbai where houses offer minimum space, here are a few ideas that you can incorporate in your bathroom to make it look bigger and better. Gilded fixtures Give your outdated bathroom a makeover and get a fresh look by choosing fittings which are gold plated. You can opt for blue and
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Experts from H5 Designs provide helpful tips on the interiors of a couple’s bedroom. – Choose a neutral base palette for the walls to later add colour with accessories of your choice. – Use light pastel shades of any colour. They are not too dominating yet add a warm and cool feeling at the same
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Dark elbows are always a cause of worry for those who do not know how to lighten the skin around the area. However, it is not a difficult task at all. All you need to do at home is ensure that you are constantly caring for it. Here are a few treatments that you can
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Rather than putting up modern art paintings in their homes, Faridabad’s residents prefer to go green and beautify their homes with house plants instead. While it may seem simple, however, there are a few things you should know before you bring a plant home. Read on to find out what Faridabad’s residents say is a
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Gionee has unveiled a new Pioneer-series smartphone, the P5W smartphone. Priced at Rs. 6,499, the Gionee P5W is now available to buy in India. The biggest highlight of the new P5W smartphone is it comes in Black, Blue, Red, White, and Yellow colour variants. It runs Amigo 3.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop clubbed with
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Explosive batsman Suresh Raina was on Tuesday named the captain of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Gujarat Lions that will play in the ninth edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament this summer. Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge has been named coach of the Rajkot-based outfit which also has former New Zealand skipper Brendon
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TMC leaders today described the bid by Congress and the Left to forge an alliance for the upcoming assembly polls as “a desperate attempt” by them to remain relevant in state politics. Their comments came after West Bengal Congress leaders yesterday conveyed to party vice president Rahul Gandhi the “sentiments of grassroots workers” seeking an
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Amidst increasing attempts by ISIS to lure Indians into its fold, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today held a meeting with top Muslim clerics and sought their cooperation to check the growing tentacles of the dreaded group among Muslim youth. The hour-long meeting, also attended by NSA Ajit Doval and senior Home Ministry officials, apprised the
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An alleged undercover Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, who had taken up job as a labourer at the Army cantonment in Pathankot, was arrested by the Punjab Police based on information provided by Intelligence agencies. The Indian Air Force (IAF) base in Pathankot was stormed by militants, reportedly belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), on
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A cache of ammunition was found dumped in a canal on Sunday at Malikpur in the district, which is on a high alert since the attack on the airbase earlier this month. A few boys, who were taking bath in the Upper Bari Doab canal here, accidentally found the ammunition, police said. “As the water
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Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan found a unique way of replying to reports about his alleged divorce with wife Malaika Arora Khan. The actor-director and producer took to Instagram and dubsmashed on the famous song ‘Kuch toh log kahenge’ from the 1972 hit film Amar Prem. The actor, who has been married to Malaika for 17
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Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has gone through extensive make-over for his upcoming films ‘Kapoor & Sons’ and ‘Sanam Re’. The jolly actor, who has romanced many beautiful actresses like Neetu Singh, Madhuri Dixit, Jaya Prada and Juhi Chalwa, is unrecognisable in the pics that he has been sharing on Twitter. Earlier, Rishi Kapoor shared a
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Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has expressed a desire to watch Bollywood film ‘Saala Khadoos’, which delves into the story of a boxing coach. “I’d like to see this boxing film,” Tyson, who has also acted in a couple of international films, posted on his Facebook page, along with a link of a review by an
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Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag was on Monday appointed mentor of the Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). In his new role, Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar and would be responsible for guiding and motivating the squad, a statement from the Kings XI franchise stated. “Virender Sehwag
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Top Indian shuttlers including Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are reluctant to play at the upcoming South Asian Games so that their preparations and training schedule for the Rio Olympics does not get affected. The qualification for the Rio would depend on world rankings in May and the players are keen that they compete in
With merely four days to go for the competition, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) today unveiled its 28 probables for the South Asian Games in Guwahati. Twenty one of them have already joined the preparatory Camp in Guwahati, which commenced from January 31. India have clubbed alongside Sri Lanka and Maldives in Group A.
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It is difficult to expect that selectors would ring in changes when an Indian cricket team wins a series 3-0 on Australian soil which is precisely the reason why Pawan Negi is “pleasantly surprised” after knowing about his selection for the T20 series against Sri Lanka. “I will not say that I am shocked as
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