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Falling Inflation? Numbers from States Don't Say so: HDFC Bank
The report said if we look beyond the national inflation patterns, growing divergences at the state level are visible and cited how the headline inflation stands at 5.5 percent in Kerala, whereas Himachal is passing through a disinflation of 2 percent.
Congress Workers Raise Pro-BJP Slogans, Refuse to Support Gowda's Grandson in Hassan
HD Deve Gowda's another grandson and son of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Nikhil, is also facing problems in Mandya, where the local Congress unit is unhappy over the party conceding the seat to the JDS.
Tom Hanks Might Play Elvis Presley's Manager in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic on the American Singer
Actor Tom Hanks is in negotiations to play Elvis Presley's iconic manager Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmanns untitled biopic.
Day After Teasing Poll Battle Against Modi, Priyanka Gandhi Says Ready to Contest From Anywhere
Priyanka Gandhi, who had on Thursday triggered wild speculation across political and media circles with her off-hand remark that she was open to contesting from Varanasi, further heightened the buzz with her remark.
Terror Financing: ED Attaches Shabir Shah's Family House in Srinagar
The action is part of a multi-agency crackdown launched by the government against separatists and terror operatives functioning from the Kashmir Valley.
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Advised 'Complete Rest' By Doctors
He was lodged in the Kot Lakhpat jail since December last year, serving a seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case.
Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' will be Adapted by Joel Coen Featuring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand
The Macbeth film, if realised, will feature Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand pairing for the first time.
Suki: Fijian Tobacco Plant that Originated in Tamil Nadu may be Less Harmful
Looked at now, the Fijian suki appears to be processed similarly to cheroots found in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district.
Facebook Rolls Out New Tools to Protect EU Polls
The social media giant said to increase transparency, all ads related to politics and issues on Facebook and Instagram in the EU must be clearly labelled -- including a "Paid for by" disclosure from the advertiser at the top of the ad.
Lucifer: Twitter Hails Mohanlal Film as Blockbuster With Both Mass and Class
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran turns director with the Malayalam movie Lucifer, which opened to positive response today.
Goa Poll Body Probes Use of Manohar Parrikar's Ashes for Election Campaign by BJP
The direction from the Goa CEO, Kunal, follows a complaint by lawyer Aires Rodrigues alleging that the BJP was taking political advantage of the former Chief Minister's ashes, which is a violation of the model code of conduct.
Brunei to Punish Adultery, Gay Sex With Death by Stoning
Rights groups reacted in horror Wednesday to the latest hardline move from the resource-rich nation on Borneo, which practises a stricter brand of Islam than its neighbours Malaysia and Indonesia.
In Uttarakhand Rally, PM Modi’s ‘Mama-Bhanja’ Jibe at Congress for Delay in Defence Deals
Launching the BJP's poll campaign in Uttarakhand from Rudrapur, the PM said the Congress cared more for malai (commission) than national security.
Identical Script as After 26/11, Pathankot Attacks: India on Pakistan’s Response to Pulwama Dossier
The MEA said Pakistan followed this identical script in the past, after the terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008 or in Pathankot in 2016.
'From Today, Real Politics Will Start': JD(S), Congress Grab Chance to Turn I-T Raids Into Poll Ploy
The raids by the Income Tax Department on contractors affiliated with leaders of the JDS-Congress coalition soon became an opportunity for the ruling alliance partners to hit out at the BJP and play the victim card.
In a First, Shiv Sena to Contest Lok Sabha Elections in Bengal, Decision May Help TMC
Pinning its hopes to BJP’s rising popularity in West Bengal, the Shiv Sena is going to try its luck and take forward its Hindutva agenda in TMC chief Mamata Banerjee’s turf.