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PM Modi arrives in UAE for two-day visit
The last dignitary to be received by the Crown Prince, who is also the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at the airport was King of Morocco in May, 2015.
'Shaandaar' director Vikas Bahl wants to be irresponsible and have fun
Director Vikas Bahl, who has directed Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer 'Shaandaar', says he has achieved so much acclaim with his last film 'Queen' that he is completely burden-free this time.
Music streaming 3rd most preferred activity of Internet users in India: Study
Bollywood remains the top genre, followed by ghazals and other soft romantic music while devotional songs are the third top favorite.
Complaint filed against Tehelka magazine after its cover story referred to Bal Thackeray as terrorist
The cover story also featured Dawood Ibrahim, Yakub Memon and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
Roberto Martinez calls for unity after protest by Everton fans
A plane displaying a banner reading 'Kenwright & Co #timeto go NSNO' flew over the ground while Everton were registering their Premier League victory.
Pakistan's former ISI chief Hamid Gul dies
Gul remained ISI chief during 1987 and 1989 when the US-backed Afghanistan's war against the then Soviet Union was at the last stages.
Delhi police awards 12 girls for bravery
Twelve brave girls who fought against chain snatchers and eve teasers were awarded on Saturday by Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on the occasion of Independence Day at the Police Headquarters in New Delhi.
BSF celebrates Independence Day, but no exchange of sweets with Pakistan
No exchange of sweets took place between the BSF and the Pakistani Rangers at the Attari-Wagah joint check post, a BSF officer said.
Mission is to achieve Clean India, Green India: Prakash Javadekar
Observing that there were many "impediments" in making India clean even after 68 years of independence, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said his ministry was taking major steps, including amending laws and bringing in new technologies,...
Malaysia, China, Australia to 'refine' search efforts for MH370
Malaysia, China and Australia will meet in September to "refine" the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after part of the plane's wing was discovered on an Indian Ocean island in July, more than a year on from its tragic disappearance.
Nitish Kumar demands special category status for Bihar on Independence Day
"Bihar will definitely develop. It will develop due to the hard work of its people. It will not develop due to anybody's blessings or mercy. If you (Centre) want to give anything, give special category status. Providing things in bits and pieces will not...
Modi fails to announce One Rank One Pension, ex-servicemen fume, call PM 'liar', vow to continue protests
Terming the soldiers as a strength, treasure and energy of the country, Modi accepted that despite his coming to power, the solution for OROP issue has not been found yet.
Yahoo's audio-free Livetext video app rolled out worldwide
Livetext was launched two weeks ago in five countries only. On August 13, Yahoo made the application available globally.
EPL: Transfer window is a pain, say top managers
"Every manager in the world doesn't like that the transfer period is continuing when the competition has started. You have to move the transfer period," said Van Gaal.
Google takes us on a virtual tour of India's first Independence Day celebrations in 1947
Google, in association with the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, has posted a virtual tour India's first Independence Day celebrations in 1947.
CBI arrests Customs Commissioner, 2 others in graft case
CBI sources said Dixit, Kumar and Gupta were arrested on late Friday evening after questioning during the day.