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Kajol appointed part-time member of Prasar Bharati board

Bollywood actress Kajol was today appointed as a part-time member of the Prasar Bharati Board which runs public broadcasters Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR). The actress, known for starring in hit films like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Baazigar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai etc., will serve as a part-time member on the Board till November […]

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UK gets ‘special status’ in EU, David Cameron hails decision as battle looms back home

David Cameron hailed a landmark deal on Friday he said gave Britain “special status” in the European Union and pledged to campaign heart and soul to stay in the EU at a deeply uncertain referendum expected in June. At a summit that ran into overtime, EU leaders agreed unanimously on a package of measures aimed

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After Tests in the North, Conservatives in South Korea Call for a Nuclear Program

In the wake of North Korea’s nuclear tests and satellite launches, some conservatives in South Korea are championing a strategy that was once seen as unthinkable: arming their own country with nuclear weapons. Several members of President Park Geun-hye’s party have called for developing a nuclear program, a view that for now is contained to

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Arunachal CM with BJP support, Kalikho Pul still ‘Congressman at heart’

Kalikho Pul, sworn-in as the ninth chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh late on Friday evening, will be the first Congress CM, probably in India, to be installed with support from arch rivals BJP. This is not the first time that the ‘impossible’ has happened in the northeast. Last year, Congress and BJP came together to

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Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew arrested in US for narco-terrorism

Wanted underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew Sohail Kaskar was arrested by United States authorities in December 2015 for narco-terrorism, reports a leading English daily. According to the report, 36-year-old Kaskar has been arrested for conspiring to commit narco-terrorism, provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and illegally sell missile launching systems. Kaskar was reportedly

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Centre ready for talks with Maoists, says Union home minister Rajnath Singh

Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the Centre is ready to hold talks with Maoists if they shun violence unconditionally. “I want to appeal to them (Maoists) to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream … The government is ready to hold talks with them if they give up violence without

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Akshay Kumar Gives Thumbs-Up to Tricolour Being Hoisted in Varsities

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has hailed the decision to hoist the national flag in all central universities in the country, saying the tricolour inspires Indians to soar high and reach new heights. On Twitter, the actor expressed his opinion about the human resource development ministry’s directive to all central universities in the country to fly

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Neerja review: This film is a milestone in Sonam Kapoor’s career

Neerja Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tiku Director: Ram Madhvani Rating: 4/5 We know Neerja Bhanot’s story, but are curious nevertheless to see how it unfolds on the silver screen. Will the director go in for over-dramatic scenes in the name of ‘creative liberty’? Or, are we going to witness a film that is

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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to be accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on his first visit abroad after assuming office in October last, will be accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. Later, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be calling on Prime Minister Oli. Thereafter, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at

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NZ bowled out for 370 after McCullum creates mayhem with fastest-ever Test century

Nathan Lyon grabbed two wickets after tea to help wrap up New Zealand’s first innings in the second test after Brendon McCullum and Corey Anderson had rescued their side with a blistering counter-attack after lunch. Lyon finished with 3-61 as New Zealand were dismissed for 370. Anderson, who combined with McCullum in a 179-run partnership,

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Pathankot attack: Pakistani investigation team likely to visit India next month

A team of Pakistani investigators is likely to visit India next month for collecting evidence relating to alleged involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in the Pathankot airbase attack, the media reported on Saturday. “The investigation team`s visit is expected,” a senior diplomat told Dawn on Friday, adding that dates for the visit were yet to

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Jat quota stir continues in Haryana, army uses chopper to reach Rohtak

The army used helicopters to reach police lines in Rohtak on Saturday as the Jat community continued their agitation demanding reservation in jobs and education. Agitators set fire to Bhuda Khera Railway station in Jind and blocked roads and highway in Bahadurgarh, ANI reported. On Friday , violence continued in parts of Haryana as the

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India is not alone: Neighbouring Bangladesh has its share of sedition sagas

Sedition charges are the flavour of the month. In India, a ‘strong’ government with a solid majority has charged young Kanhaiya Kumar of threatening the country’s security by joining hands with the likes of Hafiz Saeed, on the basis of a fake Twitter handle, and has slapped sedition charges against him. Neighbouring Bangladesh, has gone

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Barack Obama to honour 6 Indian-Americans researchers

Six Indian-Americans are among a talented group of 106 scientists and engineers who will be honoured by US President Barack Obama with a prestigious award, the highest US government prize for young independent researchers. The Indian Americans selected for the Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers are Milind Kulkarni (Purdue University), Kiran Musunuru (Harvard

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Overwhelmed with love: Sachin Tendulkar thanks his fans for buying his book

Sachin Tendulkar, thanks fans for their ovewhelming response. He wrote on Twitter: “Overwhelmed with response to Playing it My Way! Thank you for your interest in my cricketing journey. @boriamajumdar” Overwhelmed with response to Playing it My Way! Thank you for your interest in my cricketing journey. @boriamajumdar pic.twitter.com/YEmBPykdTu — sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 19,

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Now this calls for celebration: Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput to welcome their first baby?

Shahid Kapoor married Mira Rajput about seven months back. Ever since their star-studded marriage, the couple have been going really strong. The two also keep posting pictures of their lovey-dovey moments on their social networking handles. But now, there’s great news for all ShaMir fans! A leading online portal revealed that Mira is now pregnant

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Freedom 251 Order Throwing Blank Pages? This Nifty Trick Can Help You Buy the Mobile

Freedom 251 is the hottest trend in tech right now and while a smartphone at Rs. 251 sounds great, there are plenty of questions around the mobile and Ringing Bells, the company behind it. If Rs. 251 is a big amount for you, we’d advise to keep your hard-earned money with you for now, and

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Cheered in Havana, Obama’s Cuba trip spurs GOP skepticism

President Barack Obama’s plans for a history-making trip to Cuba drew hopeful cheers in Havana on Thursday but equally emphatic condemnation from many U.S. lawmakers and Republican presidential candidates, who accused the president of rewarding a “dictatorial regime.” Jeb Bush called the plans “appalling.” Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, born in Havana, deemed Obama’s March 21-22

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Palestinian shot dead after stabbing Israeli policemen in Jerusalem

Israeli security forces shot dead a Palestinian man on Friday after he stabbed two police officers outside Jerusalem`s walled Old City, police said, as a wave of heightened violence persisted into its fifth month. The bloodshed has raised concern of wider escalation a decade after the last Palestinian uprising subsided. “The terrorist attacked a police

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JNU row: Delhi Transport Minister Kapil Mishra receives threat call

The JNU row seems to have struck a chord even with underworld gangsters as Delhi Water and Transport Minister Kapil Mishra has allegedly received a threat call from an international number. The caller, who identified himself as Pujari, asked the minister to refrain from raising his voice on the issue. Soon after the incident, Mishra

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Odd-Even Phase 2: High Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against Exemption To Women

Delhi High Court today rejected a plea against exemptions granted to women and two-wheelers in the odd-even car rationing scheme, scheduled to resume from April 15, terming it “premature”. A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath observed that the plea was not for public interest but for “publicity interest only”. “This

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