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Snapshot: PM Narendra Modi's mother poses with the sari gifted to her by Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a shawl for Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, he has received a return gift.
We see Indira in Priyanka, Modi a dictator: Congress's KV Thomas
Like many other Congress leaders, Thomas too said that party Vice President Rahul Gandhi alone cannot be blamed for the poll debacle.
Chinese military spending exceeds $145 billion, drones advanced: US
China's military spending exceeded $145 billion last year as it advanced a program modernizing an arsenal of drones, warships, jets, missiles and cyber weapons, the Pentagon said on Thursday, offering a far higher figure than Beijing's official tally.
Modi-Obama summit to reset India-US ties
The US is looking forward to the first summit meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reset India-US ties.
Anger rises in Pakistan's secret sectarian war
"In our young generation, there is this mindset that says they are killing us, why are we not killing them?" said Mohammad Ali, 32, a computing engineer.
Two PWD officials suspended over corruption charges
Two Public Works Department (PWD) officials in Chhattisgarh have been suspended for corruption and allegedly committing irregularities. Maddheshwar Prasad, Executive Engineer (in-charge) PWD's Balodabazar division, and Assistant Engineer at the office of...
Badaun gang-rape: District administration launches 3 toll free numbers for women
The district administration on Thursday launched three toll-free helpline numbers for women and girls in distress, with an aim to instill confidence in them after the gang rape and murder of two teenagers in Badaun.
Inter-state gang illegally supplying explosives busted
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bihar Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an inter-state gang illegally supplying explosives allegedly to anti-social elements.
District Collector in Rajasthan booked over six years old forgery case
A district collector in Rajasthan has been booked for allegedly committing forgery while allocating land to two builders in Udaipur six years ago.
Michel Platini backs possible 2022 football World Cup re-vote
Platini has called for the vote to be held again if allegations of corruption in Qatar's bid are proved.
UP will soon emerge as most peaceful state: Shakeel Ahmed
Amid Akhilesh Yadav-government drawing flak over current law and order situation, the Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Commission for Minorities Shakeel Ahmed on Thursday said the state would soon emerge as the "most peaceful and developed" state in the country.
Maharashtra MPs take oath hailing Shivaji, Bal Thackeray in Lok Sabha
Many of Maharashtra MPs ended the oath with 'Jai Maharashtra' or 'Jai Maharashtra, Jai Hind'.
Six killed, five injured in separate road accidents
Six persons were killed on Thursday and five others injured in two separate road accidents in Rajasthan, police said.
MP government gives Rs 1.5 lakh to family of man killed by tiger
Madhya Pradesh government has given Rs 1.50 lakh compensation to the family of a 22-year-old man who was killed by a tiger in Khitauli range of Bandhavgarh tiger reserve.
Meet Pepper, a personal robot that can read emotions; to go on sale next year at $1,900
The robots can serve as baby-sitters, nurses, emergency medical workers or even party companions.
Narendra Modi bats for cleaner, greener planet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the people to serve as "trustees" in protecting the environment and utilising natural resources for the present while ensuring happiness of future generations.
