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No red tape but red carpet for investors in Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis
"Maharashtra is a land of immense opportunity. I assure you that once you decide to come...we will do everything for you. Our government has decided no more red tape but red carpet," said Fadnavis.
At least 38 dead after Indonesian military plane crashes in flames in Sumatra
Officials warned the death toll could rise after the Hercules C-130 came down in Medan, a city of two million on the island of Sumatra.
China's rising divorce rate sign of women's progress, say experts
China's divorce rate has gone up since 2003 and experts believe this symbolises the awakening of feminism and social progress for women.
In? Out? In between? A Greek legal riddle for EU
The president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has told Greeks that saying 'No' to a bailout deal would be a vote to ditch the euro.
Bomb kills Egypt's Top Prosecutor Hisham Barakat as he drives to work
A car bomb killed Egypt's chief prosecutor Hisham Barakat on Monday in the country's first assassination of a senior official in 25 years.
Rupee snaps 5-day losing streak vs USD, up 20 paise
The rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 63.84 in Monday's trade due to the looming debt default crisis in Greece.
Railways to build toilets on all New Delhi station platforms to boost Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
To mark the completion of the first year of the launch of Swachh Bharat Campaign, Indian Railway has undertaken an initiative to make 367 km of tracks free from discharge of human waste.
Avika Gor turns 18: Career-defining performances that turned this child artist into a star
Today, on the occasion of Avika’s birthday, we present before you the biggest turning points of her highly successful career.
Over 400 DU final-year students fail Sociology exam, cry foul
At least 410 students of Delhi University colleges have failed in Sociology examination triggering protests by them alleging error in evaluation.
Decision of granting security clearance to Sun TV network to be taken collectively, says official
An official said the final decision in the case relating Sun TV network would be taken collectively; I&B Ministry, MHA differed on the issue of granting security clearance to the channel.
CISF data reveals 95% of pickpockets caught on Delhi Metro are women
Data collected by CISF responsible for policing the metro network revealed that 95% of pickpockets caught were women aged between 18 to 40.
Solar Impulse past 'point of no return' from Japan to Hawaii
A revolutionary solar-powered aircraft was past "the point of no return" and flying over the Pacific Ocean bound for Hawaii on Monday.
Solar Impulse takes off on delayed Pacific flight
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off early on Sunday for a flight over the Pacific Ocean to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun.
Israel navy seizes ship seeking to break Gaza blockade
Israeli navy intercepted, boarded and took over a flotilla seeking to break the Gaza blockade. The vessel is being escorted to Ashdod Port which it is expected to reach in 12 - 24 hours.
Italian coast guard ships rescue 2,900 migrants from 21 boats off Libyan shores
Italian Coast Guard with multi-nation naval mission rescued 2900 refugees off the Libyan coast. In a massive humanitarian crisis, around 60, 000 people have been rescued in such actions this year.
Photo of the day: This picture of a gay couple kissing in Pride is the perfect example of 'make love, not war'
No matter which religion, sex, caste or race you are from, in the end it’s love that wins.
