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Russia to make fresh attempt to launch new rocket
"A new attempt to launch the Angara rocket will take place on July 9," the Interfax news agency reported, citing a source close to the state commission deciding on the issue.
Cuba's lawmakers examine weak economy
The day-long meeting of 612 legislators and other senior officials got under way at 1300 GMT.
Clashes between Nigeria army, Islamists kill 59: official
The rebels attacked barracks and a police station in the town of Damboa, in Borno state
Woman Naxal surrenders in Bijapur district
A woman Naxal on Saturday surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
Three employees of Chhattisgarh Electricity Board booked for alleged negligence
Three employees of Chhattisgarh Electricity Board, including an assistant engineer, were on Saturday booked by police for alleged negligence in connection with the death of a trainee lineman in 2012.
Congress leader Radhakrishna Kishore resignes from party
Former Jharkhand minister and Congress leader Radhakrishna Kishore on Saturday resigned from the party, alleging there was no democracy left in the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee.
BJP lauds government efforts in bringing back Indians from Iraq
A special Air India flight carrying 46 Indian nurses set free by Sunni militants ISIS in Iraq and 137 others arrived in India on Saturday.
UK Foreign minister on two-day visit from Monday
William Hague will come along with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and some more senior ministers from British government.
Student killed in Bengal for protesting against crimes
The body parts, lying scattered along the tracks, were found early on Saturday.
All-party meet held to ensure smooth functioning of Budget session
Days ahead of the budget session, leaders from various political parties met for an all-party meeting in the Delhi on Saturday.
Volkswagen unveils new eighth generation Passat
The new Passat gets a host of engine options, the highlight of which is a new twin turbo four-cylinder diesel engine that displaces two litres.
US bans drone operations at national parks
The NPS is the US government agency that manages the nation's national parks, monuments and other historical sites.
Crimes against women rises in 6 North East states; Assam tops list
The National Crime Records Bureau list is headed by Andhra, followed by UP, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and MP.
Saffron alliance strong and intact, says Uddhav Thackeray
"The Sena-BJP alliance was the legacy of late Bal Thackeray, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani", said Uddhav Thackeray.
Kolkata: HRD minister Smriti Irani meets SSC students
Smriti Irani met a delegation of Short Service Commission aspirants, who have passed the TET exam, at BJP state headquarters.
Teachers' recruitment scam; HC extends bail of seven convicts
A bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul granted the relief to seven convicts including Ajay Chautala, Sher Singh Badshami and suspended IAS officer Vidy Dhar.
