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Kawal clashes: Ex-block pramukh arrested for hate speech
Crime branch on Saturday arrested ex-Jansath block pramukh, Virender Singh, for an alleged provocative speech made by him at a meeting in the district's Naglabadhod area on Aug. 31.
BJP slams its Arunachal MPs for being silent on Chinese incursion issue
The Arunachal Pradesh unit of BJP on Saturday criticised the three MPs from the state for "reacting lately" on the reported Chinese incursion at Chaglagam area of Anjaw district recently.
Google takes Chrome Apps beyond the browser, emulates installed software
The new Google Chrome Apps are available for Windows and Chromebooks and Google says Mac and Linux versions are coming soon.
Only 3.6 per cent Indian households undertake cashless transactions
Poor acceptance of cards by sellers and lack of awareness about cashless systems are the reasons behind the low penetration.
NASA launches robotic explorer 'LADEE' to moon from Virginia
NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late on Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia.
Djokovic and Nadal a step away from US Open showdown
While Djokovic takes on Federer-slayer Wawrinka, Nadal will be up against Gasquet in the semis on Saturday.
Obama, Hollande pledge political solution in Syria
President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande say they are committed to a political solution in Syria even as they prepare for potential military strikes.
China backs UN efforts on Syria
China supports the United Nations' efforts to resolve the Syria issue, foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Friday.
Dengue cases on the rise, UP govt sounds alert
After a sudden increase in the number of dengue cases in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has on Friday directed all the chief medical officers to ensure measures to check spread of the disease.
Angelina Jolie, Steve Martin to receive honorary Academy Awards
Jolie will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, while Martin, Lansbury and Tosi will get Oscars recognizin
ICICI Bank launches 'branch on wheels'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan launched the branch-on-wheel in the sugar hub of Kolhapur on Thursday.
Murray says hard to get fired up after Wimbledon glory
The two-time grand slam winner has not looked at his best since his emotional win over Novak Djokovic at the All England Club in July.
Defending champion Andy Murray knocked out of US Open
Andy Murray lost 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Stanislas Wawrinka in a result that was surprising both because of who won and by how much.
Embarrassing loss for India but coach says goal achieved
Wim Koevermans after his team's loss to Nepal insisted his players have achieved their goal of reaching the semi-finals.
Bill on disqualification of lawmakers deferred in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Consideration of a bill which seeks to negate a Supreme Court judgement on immediate disqualification of lawmakers upon conviction by the Rajya Sabha was deferred on Thursday as the opposition pressed for detailed discussion on the crucial issu...
Nani signs new 5-year contract at Manchester United
Nani joined United in 2007, winning the Premier League four times and also a Champions League title in 2008.