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Air India woos fliers with 'Get Lucky' promotional scheme
The scheme is open to all passengers who book tickets through the Air-India website, the release said.
Islamabad braces for protest marches as Pakistan celebrates independence
President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the national flag at an Independence Day ceremony in the Presidency.
Neighbour rapes 20-year-old girl on pretext of marriage, booked
A 20-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Jaipur on pretext of marriage, police said.
MPPSC exam paper leak: Two accused arrested, sent to police remand till Aug 16
Two candidates, accused of buying leaked question-papers of the examination conducted by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission in 2012, were arrested by the Special Task Force of police on Wednesday.
Chhattisgarh Congress announces new working unit
The main opposition Congress on Wednesday formed a new working unit comprising around 150 members keeping in view the municipal polls to be held by year-end.
Pro Kabaddi semis, final shifted to Mumbai
The semi-finals will be played back-to-back on August 29 and after a day's gap, the final will take place on August 31.
Kites with freedom fighters' images to dot skyline this Independence day
The collection of the 49-year-old kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia features pictures of national leaders and freedom fighters.
Vijay Singh feels the heat as international golf tees off in Fiji
"I'm going to try and win this tournament and play the best I can, so that's the pressure I have to deal with," Singh said.
Petition filed in SC challenging Bombay HC order on dahi handi events
Mumbai Police had also issued a warning to all govinda mandals against using children in Dahi Handi events. All police stations in Mumbai were asked to keep vigil on Dahi Handi mandals.
10-year-old girl killed by stepmother for refusing to cook food
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her mentally unstable stepmother for not cooking food, police said on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal to decide this week on fitness to defend US Open
Nadal will decide by the end of this week whether he is fit enough to defend his US Open title after suffering a right wrist injury.
Mythological drama 'Mahabharat' to end with one-hour special episode
The curtains will come down on mythological drama 'Mahabharat' with a one-hour special episode to be aired on Saturday.
Delhi: Three arrested for posing as CBI informers
During the meeting, Hari Prakash apparently told Anil Kumar Singh that he is a CBI informer and displayed an I-card which had a logo of CBI.
Jitan Ram Manjhi lauds Nitish, Lalu; says duo will generate political vitality
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Tuesday showered praise on Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar describing them as "champion of social justice" and "symbol of development" respectively and said joining of two hands would generate a political vitality in...
2 killed, 3 injured in a group clash over old feud
Two persons were killed while three others injured on Tuesday when firing broke out between two groups over old enmity in Gyanpur area in Bhadohi, police said.
No athlete for Khel Ratna in 2014, 15 recommended for Arjuna Award
Former cricketer Kapil Dev is heading the Selection Committee for Arjuna and Khel Ratna awardees.