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Colombia eye win against Greece to boost last 16 chances
Even without prolific striker Radamel Falcao, Colombia start as favourites to qualify from World Cup Group C after finishing second in the South American qualifiers.
British comic actor Rik Mayall dies aged 56
Mayall pioneered a new wave of British television comedy in the '80s, and was known for his anarchic comic style.
Bihar Food minister Shyam Rajak rebuts Ramvilas Paswan charges
Bihar Food minister Shyam Rajak on Monday rebutted Union Food and Public Distribution minister Ramvilas Paswan allegation that state government adopted a lackadaisical approach towards implementation of Food Security Act.
Pakistani Taliban attacks Karachi airport, 30 dead
The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the attack which began just before midnight on Jinnah International Airport, the country's largest.
BJP attacks Uttar Pradesh government for power crisis
The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party government for acute power crisis in the state.
World's oldest man dies in New York at 111
Alexander Imich, who was born in Poland in 1903 and survived a Soviet Gulag labor camp, died on Sunday.
Maharashtra government to act against objectionable Facebook posts
Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik and certain parts of Mumbai were affected by violence and shutdowns on account of the Facebook posts.
Newcomer Sahil Mehta idolises Shah Rukh Khan
Mehta made his acting debut with Subhash Ghai's 'Love Express' in 2011, but it was a box-office failure.
Nadal holds onto No. 1; Sharapova up to No. 5
Rafael Nadal has held onto the ATP's No. 1 ranking thanks to his ninth French Open title.
France coach finds way to play Benzema and Giroud
Franck Ribery's injury means coach Didier Deschamps is finding a way to accommodate them both by shifting Benzema onto the left flank.
Major fire erupts in sector 17 building; 2 firefighters die
Bodies of two fireman were retrieved from the debris of a collapsed four-storey building in the wee hours, even as firefighting continued on Monday after a major fire broke out in it on Sunday night, in the Sector 17 area of the city, officials said.
Red Bull rivalry overtakes Hamilton, Rosberg spat
After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull returned to the top of the podium when Australian Daniel Ricciardo claimed his maiden Formula One win.
FIFA World Cup: France thrash Jamaica in final warm-up match
France head to Brazil with their confidence high after rounding off their World Cup warm-up matches by thrashing Jamaica 8-0.
NTPC invites bids for 1,320-MW Khargone project
Country's largest power producer NTPC has invited bids for construction of the 1,320-MW Khargone thermal project, estimated to cost Rs 7,000 crore.
Your smartphone will soon be able to beam 3D holograms
Ostendo has created the hologram projector chip which is small enough for smartphones. The Tic-Tac-sized chip should be ready for manufacturing next year.
GoAir plans to increase capacity by 21 pc
"We are planning to increase capacity by 21 per cent, offering over 8.5 million seats in the current fiscal," GoAir chief executive Giorgio De Roni said.