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Bihar Reeling From Floods, Over 2 Million Affected
Bhojpur district, which accounted for the maximum number of deaths, reported 12 deaths followed by Vaishali (6), Bhagalpur (2) and one each in Buxar and Lakhisarai district.
Congress MLAs Suspended, Workers Detained Over Protests Against Una Flogging
During a discussion on the issue, Congress members rushed to the well of the House displaying placards dubbing the government as "anti-Dalit" and threw bangles towards ministers.
MJ Akbar's Visit to Syria Will Help India Get Information On IS
Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Wahid al-Muallem visited India in January this year during which he sought India's economic and political support.
BSF Training Narayani Sena in Cooch Behar, Says WB Govt Probe
While the BSF has already denied the charges, it is likely that more drama would be played out on this front in the run-up to the 2019 general elections.
Rajnath Singh to Undertake Two-day Visit to Violence-hit Kashmir
This is the second visit of Singh in a month to the valley which has been witnessing unrest since July 8 when Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces.
Samsung Z2 Powered by Tizen OS Launched at Rs 4,590 in India
The Tizen OS is essentially aimed at the early smartphone adopters and has been designed to offer a simpler and easier experience by Samsung.
Two Earthquakes in Assam, No Report of Damage
Two earthquakes measuring 3.1 and 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Assam on Tuesday, forcing people to rush out of their houses in panic.
Will Go on With My Normal Life: Kareena Kapoor on Working Post Delivery
She is stepping into motherhood but actress Kareena Kapoor Khan says she is not taking a break from her work.
In Pakistan's Interest to Take Action Against Terrorists: Pentagon
The US blocked $ 300 million military aid to Islamabad as it failed to get a Congressional certification for "satisfactory" action against the dreaded Haqqani network, the Pentagon has said as it warned that it was in Pakistan's interest to take action ag...
In Nepal's Himalayas, Hopes of Closer China Ties
Twice a year, a normally deserted border checkpoint high on the Tibetan plateau throngs with activity as traders from Nepal flock to do business with their giant northern neighbour China.
Baloch Leaders Booked for Supporting Modi's Comments
Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri, in a speech last week, slammed Modi's statements, alleging that the Indian government "fully supports the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan".
Centre Sets Up Team to Decide on Voter Secrecy Machine
A team of ministers has been constituted to take a call on using a new machine which prevents disclosure of voting pattern during counting to enhance voter secrecy.
Embassies, UN Bodies, Govt Departments Exempted From 1% TCS on Cash Buy
Government department, embassies, consulates and UN bodies will be among those exempted from the levy of 1 per cent tax collection at source (TCS) on cash purchases of above Rs 2 lakh, CBDT said today.The government has introduced 1 per cent TCS on purcha...
Omar-Led J&K Opposition Delegation Calls on Modi, Appeals for Dialogue
A joint delegation of opposition parties led by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of the ground situation in the Valley.
Sensex Opens in Green on Renewed Buying; up 58 Points
The 30-share index was trading higher by 57.53 points or 0.20 per cent at 28,134.53 with oil&gas, banking, realty, power, FMCG, PSU and capital goods, trading in the green with gains up to 0.77 per cent.
3 Killed in Bridge Collapse in China
Three people were killed when two vehicles fell into a river after a bridge collapsed in east China's Jiangxi Province.