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Rs 1,000 every month for girls saved from child marriages
Social Welfare Minister B Valarmathi on Tuesday informed the Assembly that this financial support would be extended to girls lodged at 'Sevai Illams'.
Google to develop 'smart' contact lenses
Swiss drugmaker Novartis has struck an agreement with Google to develop "smart" contact lenses that would help diabetics track their blood glucose levels or restore the eye's ability to focus.
Volkswagen plans $250 million investment in India
Volkswagen is evaluating manufacturing engines in India, Kodumudi said.
About 720,000 people affected in China rains
In Hunan's Fenghuang County, more than 120,000 locals and tourists have been evacuated since Monday night as heavy rains hit the county.
Emraan Hashmi was 'cautious' about 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani'
Emraan Hashmi says he was cautious about doing the film till he heard the script narrated by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt
Government accuses Congress of 'disinformation' campaign on file issue
"Certain guidelines have been given, the process has started. There is nothing wrong in it," Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
Two Chinese choppers transgressed the LAC, entered Uttarakhand in April, June
Two Chinese helicopters entered Indian territory in Uttarakhand on two occasions in April and June after which the Army launched protests with the Chinese Army, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
South African athlete Pistorius in night club altercation
Pistorius was involved in an argument at a night club over the weekend, local media reported on Tuesday, days after his lawyers wrapped up their defence in his murder trial.
West Bengal without forest policy and eco-tourism strategy: CAG
The CAG also pulled up the forest department for not having its own management plan for Protected Areas.
To work with Salman Khan? It's a big deal: Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline considers 'Kick', directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, as a "huge break" in her career.
Live: I feel bad, have worked more with Congress than BJP, says Ved Vaidik
Ramdev aide Ved Prakash Vaidik's 'interview' with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed disrupted Parliament for second day on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Assembly Polls: EC to review preparedness
The team is scheduled to meet top officials of the state administration on Tuesday.
'Mary Kom' first look: Priyanka Chopra is almost unrecognizable as the Olympic medalist boxer
The first posters of 'Mary Kom' features Priyanka Chopra as the famed boxer.
Dozens, including civilians, killed in clashes in eastern Ukraine
At least nine civilians died on Monday in the eastern rebel-held city of Donetsk in heavy artillery fire which both sides attributed to each other.
Two Naxals including woman cadre held
Two Naxals, including a woman who was carrying a reward of Rs 2,000 on her head, were arrested from separate places in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Kondagaon district on Monday, police said.
World Cup 2014: Runners-up Argentina receive heroes' welcome at home
Thousands of people greeted a crestfallen Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina team when the squad flew home to Buenos Aires after the World Cup final defeat to Germany.