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India's rising middle class competing with America, says Barack Obama
As a rising middle class - from Brazil to India competes with Americans, and as new nations embrace democracy and market economies, the US has to be ready to respond to this new world order, President Barack Obama on Wednesday said.
Under-construction river bridge collapses, four feared killed
Four labourers were feared killed on Wednesday when an under-construction bridge collapsed and fell into a river in a village in Bihar's Darbhanga district, an official said. The bridge was being built over the Bhagmati river.
Heavy rainfall disrupts life in northeastern Bihar
Heavy rains disrupted normal life in Bihar's northeastern parts including Kishanganj, Araria, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura and Supaul on Wednesday.
Maria Sharapova reaches third round at Roland Garros
Sharapova advanced to the third round at the French Open by beating Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday.
MF Husain's last paintings go on display in London
A set of eight rarely-seen paintings by celebrated artist M F Husain went on public display for the first time at the famous Victoria and Albert (V~~amp;amp;A) Museum in London on Wednesday.
Roger Federer advances to third round at French Open
Federer moved into the third round of the French Open by beating Argentine qualifier Diego Sebastian Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Tesco gets CCI approval for Trent stake purchase
Fair trade regulator CCI has cleared British retail major Tesco's purchase of a 50 per cent stake in Tata Group firm Trent Hypermarket, the first FDI transaction in multi-brand retail since the sector was opened up in 2012.
ESL Narasimhan to be Telangana Governor
ESL Narasimhan is presently the Governor of Andhra Pradesh which is under President's Rule following the creation of Telangana.
Indraneil Sengupta back on TV with 'Tumhari Paakhi'
Known for his roles in shows like 'Doli Saja Ke' and 'Pyaar Ke Do Naam...Ek Radha Ek Shyaam', Indraneil will be seen on Life OK's 'Tumhari Paakhi' in early June.
Countdown begins for the formation of a separate Telangana
The bitterness that was witnessed in the run-up to the passage of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in Parliament still continues.
PM told Pak talks can't go ahead if terrorism continues: Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday took charge as the External Affairs and Overseas Indian Affairs Minister.
Cabinet to meet today, decision on Parliament session dates likely
A discussion on the Polavaram river-linking project in Andhra Pradesh is also expected to be on agenda.
Obama plans to end US troop presence in Afghanistan by 2016
The decision means that Obama will leave office in early 2017 having extricated the country from the longest war in US history.
Two tantriks arrested over alleged links with Naxals
Police have arrested two members of a CPI (Maoist) faction who were allegedly running a school in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district for the children of their colleagues and motivating youngsters to join the Naxal movement.
AIFF need to guarantee 25 million USD for FIFA Club World Cup
The AIFF has to submit the bid for hosting the Club World Cup by Aug 25 and the FIFA executive committee will select the host in September 2014.
Diego Costa has hamstring tear, out for 15 days
A doctor treating Costa said the striker has a muscle tear that needs to be reassessed in 15 days, raising doubts about his chances of making Spain's World Cup squad.
