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SP wants alliance with Congress, NCP for Maharashtra assembly polls
Abu Azmi criticised BJP's decision to elevate Amit Shah as party president.
Rail Budget success dependent on administrative reforms
There are numerous systemic deficiencies that are crying for attention on the railways.
Economic Survey urges strong steps to contain fiscal deficit
Jaitley will give more realistic fiscal deficit target for this fiscal year than the 4.1 per cent of GDP the previous government set.
India may unveil bolder economic reforms, but no tax changes in Budget
A majority of economists expect Jaitley to cut giveaways on fuel and petroleum products to reduce India's $40 billion subsidy bill.
Mohun Bagan rope in Cameroon's Pierre Boya
Boya, who was associated with FC Kukesi in the Albanian Superliga, will be the third foreigner, the green and maroon brigade said.
Agricultural exports up 5.1% to US dollar 37.29 billion in 2013-14: Survey
The survey said that stable and long-term trade policy with respect to export of agricultural products is essential for increasing productivity.
Government to make Karnataka hunger-free: Minister
Karnataka would be made a hunger-free state while laying stress on the ambitious Re 1 per kg rice scheme "Anna Bhagya", Food and Civil Supplies Minister said.
Governor can't be tried in criminal case: Sheila Dikshit to Delhi HC
Advocate M Pracha, appearing for Dikshit, said as per Article 361(2) of the Constitution there is a bar on criminal proceedings against a Governor.
Man kills wife, buries body in agricultural field
A man allegedly killed his wife and buried her body in an agricultural field in a village here before ploughing the ground to avoid suspicion.
Growth forecast for next fiscal between 5.4 to 5.9 per cent
The growth slowdown in the last two years was broad based, affecting in particular the industry sector.
Black buck killing case: SC issues notice to Salman Khan, asks him to reply within 4 weeks
The notice came on Rajasthan government's plea challenging the High Court order suspending Khan's conviction in the case.
'Dawn of Planet of Apes' marks digital lib for actors
For 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' director Matt Reeves says he pushed the boundaries of motion capture.
Harry Potter returns in new JK Rowling short story
Harry Potter has returned, in a short story posted online by J.K. Rowling.
Top US diplomat to visit India ahead John Kerry's trip
US Senator John McCain visited India on July 2 and 3, and conveyed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the US' keen desire to work with him to revitalise the India-US strategic partnership.
Nigeria: 'Good news' soon on kidnapped girls
Some 276 schoolgirls were abducted April 15 from a school in northeast Chibok town. Dozens escaped and 219 still are missing.
Airtel to get show cause notice from DoT for hiding caller identity in MP
The Department of Telecom (DoT) is likely to seek legal opinion for issuing a show cause notice to Airtel on charges of hiding caller identity in Madhya Pradesh service area in January, 2011 posing a security threat.