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Nearly 100 Indian Sailors Stranded in UAE Waters: Report
About 100 Indian sailors aboard 22 ships have been stranded in UAE waters and have sought the help of the Indian Consulate General in Dubai, according to a media report.
Money in Swiss Banks: India Slips to 88th Place; UK on Top
India has slipped to 88th place in terms of money parked by its citizens with Swiss banks, while the UK remains on the top.
Gillian Anderson Blasts The X-Files on Twitter
American-British actress Gillian Anderson has hit out at the decision to hire an all-male writing team for The X-Files.
Living Near Noisy Roads Linked to Male Infertility
Is your bedroom next to a noisy street? Beware, according to a study, long-term exposure to a noisy environment, particularly at night may be associated with infertility in men.
All EVMs May Soon End Up in Special Godown in Delhi
EVMs used for polling purpose in the city may soon find a permanent place of storage as the Chief Electoral Office of Delhi has set the ball rolling for building a special godown to keep these machines en bloc.
High Court Order Likely Tomorrow on Virbhadra's Plea in ED Case
The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Monday its verdict on the plea of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and others seeking quashing of a money-laundering case against them.
Rebels Accuse Syrian Army of Chlorine Attack, Army Calls it Fabrication
A Syrian rebel group accused the Syrian army of using chlorine gas against its fighters on Saturday in battles east of Damascus - an accusation the military swiftly denied as a fabrication.
China Set to Launch Long March-5, Its Second Heavy-lift Carrier Rocket
Designed to lift space station components, deep-space probes and communication satellites into orbit, the Long March-5 Y2 is Beijing's second heavy-lift rocket able to carry up to 25 tonnes.
LDF Government's New Liquor Policy Reopens 73 Bars in Kerala
With the implementation of the new liquor policy of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, 73 3-star and 4-star bars will reopen. However, the bars will open on Sunday since the first day of every month is a dry day.
GST Launch Becomes a Selfie Moment for Many MPs
The midnight launch of the Goods and Services Tax regime was a selfie moment for many MPs who wanted to capture the historic moment.
To Clear Confusion, Finance Ministry Puts Out Detailed Explainer on GST
Amid reports of confusion around goods and services tax (GST), the finance ministry has put out a detailed explainer. Here’s the full text:
Shreya Ghoshal Croons Heart-Wrenching Number for T-series Mixtape
T-series Mixtape's version of these songs has an amazing ensemble of Shreya’s vocal strength with melodic sensibilities and impressive efforts on the cello, violins, and viola.
Honda City Fourth-gen Manages to Attract 2.5 Lakh Buyers in India
Honda City has managed to attract 6.8 lakh buyers in India since its debut in the country in 1998, out of which, 2.5 Lakhs are the fourth gen City.
I Want to Return to India With Respect: Nadeem Akhtar Saifi
Nadeem Akhtar Saifi, one half of the famous Nadeem-Shravan composer duo, who has been living in London since 1997 after being accused of his involvement in Gulshan Kumar's murder, has said he wants to return to India.
Video - Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Unveiled, Most Powerful Jaguar Ever
To be presented at the Festival of Speed in Goodwood in the UK, the most powerful Jaguar ever - the XE SV Project 8 is in the same league as supercars.
GST Launch: By Staying Away from GST Rollout, Congress Has Made an Error of Judgement
Ever since the midnight session of what was then the Constituent Assembly, was held on the night of August 14-15, 1947 to announce the arrival of independent India on the global arena, sittings in the Central Hall at the dead of the night held tremendous...