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India-Pakistan series could be played between 24 December and 5 January: Reports

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The short bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan will be held between December 24 and January 5 if the much-anticipated rubber gets the green signal from the Indian government this week. According to a reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tentative dates discussed for the series is meant for a short […]

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It’s 100 percent owned by me: Sanjiv Goenka denies Ganguly’s involvement in new IPL franchise

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The owner of the newly bought Pune IPL franchise Sanjiv Goenka today ruled any case of ‘Conflict of Interest’ as far as former India captain Sourav Ganguly is concerned regarding being a co-owner of the ISL franchise Atletico de Kolkata. “Sourav is not involved, that’s for sure. This is entirely mine. It’s 100 percent owned

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More rainfall in Chennai between 1 and 2 December than in any day for over 100 years: Nasa

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On 1-2 December flood-ravaged Chennai received more rainfall in 24 hours than it had seen on any day since 1901, according to Nasa. The space agency yesterday released an animated map that provides satellite-based estimates of rainfall over southeastern India on 1–2 December, accumulating in 30–minute intervals. The deluge followed a month of persistent monsoon

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After paralytic stroke, CPI leader AB Bardhan in ‘critical’ condition

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The condition of CPI veteran AB Bardhan, who was admitted to a hospital after he suffered a paralytic stroke, continues to remain “critical”. “He continues to remain critical. Doctors are trying their best,” CPI national secretary D Raja said on Tuesday. Besides leaders from the Left party, NCP chief Sharad Pawar had visited the GB

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US Not Running Talks Between India, Pakistan on Counter-Terrorism

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The United States is not running or convening any talks between India and Pakistan with respect to counter-terrorism, a State Department official has said welcoming the latest series of talks between the two countries to resolve their bilateral issues. “We are not running any or convening any talks between India and Pakistan with respect to

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French regional polls: Marine Le Pen-led National Front makes major breakthroug

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France`s far-right National Front pulled off a historic win on Sunday, topping the vote in the first round of regional elections, in a breakthrough that shakes up the country`s political landscape before 2017 presidential elections. Boosted by fears over the Islamic State attacks that killed 130 people in Paris on Nov. 13, as well as

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Attack at Kandahar airbase continues, 9 reported killed

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At least nine were reportedly killed in an ongoing attack by Taliban militants who stormed the airport complex in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar city on Tuesday, triggering gunfights and explosions as a conference kicked off in Pakistan with hopes of reviving peace talks with the insurgents. Sameem Khpalwak, a spokesman for the governor of Kandahar province,

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Russia launches new airstrikes in Syria; 1st from submarine

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Russia launches new airstrikes in Syria; 1st from submarine Russia has unleashed another barrage of airstrikes against targets in Syria, including the first combat launch of a new cruise missile from a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday. The Kalibr cruise missiles launched by the Rostov-on-Don submarine successfully hit

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Banerjee meets PM Modi, says not a political meeting, wants funds

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid intense speculations about her next political move. Banerjee described her meeting as another attempt to seek release of pending central funds for her state’s projects. “Even after more than four years of our rule, we are still repaying the debt left

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TN floods: Banks to hold meet to finalise support for industry

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Banks will soon finalise a package to reschedule loans to the flood-hit industrial units in Tamil Nadu. Industrial associations in Chennai and other parts of the State, which have been hit by the floods, are approaching banks for rescheduling loans, rebuilding the damaged units and working capital. They are also seeking a rehabilitation package from

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Shah Rukh, Aamir ‘tarnishing’ India’s image: Sadhvi Prachi on intolerance debate

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Vocal VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi today alleged that actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan along with SP leader Azam Khan were “tarnishing” the image of the country by claiming that intolerance was prevailing in the nation. The entire campaign against alleged intolerance was a conspiracy to give a bad name to the country, she

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California shooting: No record of Tashfeen applying for Indian visa

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The Home Ministry and intelligence agencies on Tuesday went back to old immigration records to determine whether Tashfeen Malik, the Pakistani woman suspect in the mass shooting in California’s San Bernardino, visited India in 2013, a year before she went to the US with her husband. According to Home Ministry sources, no official record of

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Barack Obama, Narendra Modi committed on climate change agreement: White House

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US President Barack Obama and Prime Minster Narendra Modi during their telephonic conversation emphasised their “personal commitment” to secure a strong climate change pact this week, the White House has said. Obama telephoned Modi to discuss the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP21) at Paris, during which the Prime Minister also expressed his condolences for the

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As Raghuram Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debt

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A tool provided by India’s central bank to help lenders tackle bad debts is instead helping to camouflage the scale of the problem, evidence of how the country’s banks will struggle to meet an ambitious clean-up target in 16 months’ time. India’s banks are grappling with more than $110 billion of corporate stressed debt, a

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Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric undermines US national security, Pentagon warns

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The Pentagon warned on Tuesday against fueling Islamic State’s narrative of a US war with Islam, in a swipe at rhetoric by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump that has triggered outrage around the world. Trump, the Republican front-runner for the November 2016 presidential election, has proposed banning Muslims from entering the United States. On Tuesday,

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Birthday Wishes For Sonia Gandhi As Government Firefights In Parliament

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Congress president Sonia Gandhi a happy birthday early today morning. She also received a call from parliamentary affairs minister Venkaiah Naidu, as the BJP-led government attempts damage control a day after a combative Congress stalled parliament alleging a “political vendetta” in the National Herald case. “On her birthday, greetings to

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Odd-even formula: Restrictions to be based on dates, not days, says Delhi govt

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Clearing the air of confusion over the odd-even number formula, the Delhi government on Tuesday said that now it would be date-wise and not day-wise. “Odd-numbered dates will be for odd-numbered cars and even-numbered date for even number cars,” Delhi’s Transport Minister Gopal Rai said. “On 1 January, 2016, odd-numbered cars and two-wheelers would be

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Indo-Pak talks: Sushma Swaraj to meet Nawaz Sharif, Sartaj Aziz today

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will hold talks with Pakistan Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Wednesday, on the margins of what is called the 5th Ministerial Conference on Heart of Asia Istanbul Process. Ahead of his meeting with Swaraj, Aziz said, “My expectations are good and positive from talks.” The External

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Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra recreate ‘Sholay’ magic on TV show

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran actor Dharmendra, who enthralled many through their roles of Jai and Viru in the 1975 blockbuster “Sholay”, recreated the magic of their on-screen friendship 40 years later in the final episode of TV show “Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi”. The duo, who wowed fans with their impeccable bond in the

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The HWL medal is like a ‘tonic’ for Indian Hockey, says striker SV Sunil

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India ace striker SV Sunil feels their win against defending champion Netherlands will work like a ‘tonic’ for Indian Hockey, but also added that team will have to work really hard to clinch a medal at Rio de Janeiro Olympics next year. “This win will boost our morale before Rio Olympic. Its like a tonic

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