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Pak Cricket Fan Trolled For Comparing SRK's Popularity with Sarfraz Ahmed
The tweet didn't go down well with the fans of Shah Rukh in both the countries.
Iran's Khamenei Ordered Missile Strikes on IS Targets in Syria: Revolutionary Guards
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered weekend missile strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, Revolutionary Guards said, contradicting a previous report that they were authorised by the country’s security council.
Infosys Sued by Former Immigration Head Over 'Discrimination'
A former head of immigration at IT major Infosys in the US has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of "discrimination" against non-South Asian employees, and demanded a trial by jury.
In High-level Talks, US Asks China to do More to Rein in North Korea
The United States pressed China to exert more economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea to help rein in its nuclear and missile programs during a round of high-level talks in Washington on Wednesday.
How Ram Nath Kovind Emerged From the Shadows to Become NDA's Prez Pick
For someone who joined the BJP in 1991- when Dr M M Joshi was the national president - Kovind beat everyone, from full timers to high profile cabinet ministers, to emerge the NDA choice in the final lap.
Disney Accused of Stealing Concept For Inside Out By a Parenting Specialist
Denise Daniels said the animated film, mirrors a children's programme called The Moodsters that she conceived and pitched to Disney every year from 2005 to 2009.
Rajiv Gauba Named as Next Home Secy; 16 Other Bureaucrats Appointed
Urban Development Secretary Rajiv Gauba was on Wednesday named as the next Home Secretary as part of a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected today (on Wednesday).
Fresh Mediterranean Shipwreck Horror on World Refugee Day
Nearly 2,000 people are believed to have drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean this year, the UN's refugee agency said today on World Refugee Day, as it reported fresh deaths.
Deepika Padukone To Compete With Wonder Woman Gal Gadot At Teen Choice Awards
Deepika, 31, has been nominated in the Choice Action Movie Actress category for essaying the role of xXx agent Serena Unger, who helps Xander Cage in saving the world in the DJ Caruso-directed film.
Is The New 'Rebellious' Poster of Lipstick Under My Burkha a Response To Censorship Battle?
The lipstick rebellion begins.
Darjeeling Unrest: GJM Leaders to Meet Kiren Rijiju in Sikkim
As Darjeeling continues to be in the grip of violence, the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday, in which it decided to meet Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Gangtok to press their demand of a separate Go...
India Seeks Qatar Investment, Gas Deal to Revive Power Plants
India is ready to sign long-term gas purchase deals with Qatar provided that Doha agrees to acquire stakes in power plants which have been hit by gas shortages, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.
Swiss Mobile Software Firm Sicap Eyes 3-fold Revenue Jump in India
Besides, the company plans to increase its operations and marketing team that will cater to businesses in India and South Asia.
Rupee Softens 10 Paise Against US Dollar
The rupee weakened 10 paise to 64.53 against the US dollar on Tuesday on lurking fears that the US Fed is not done with raising borrowing costs, which would trigger capital flight from emerging countries, including India.
Amarinder Singh Announces Total Waiver on Crop Loans For Small, Marginal Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday announced total waiver of entire crop loans for small and marginal farmers in Punjab.
Silicon Valley Giants Outrank Many Nations, Says First 'Techplomat'
The top firms in California's Silicon Valley carry more weight on the global stage than many countries, which makes building diplomatic relations with them increasingly important, the world's first national technology ambassador said.