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Karnataka Govt to Amend Laws Lifting Ban on Kambala, Bullock Cart Race
The Karnataka government on Saturday decided to amend laws legalising Kambala, a traditional annual buffalo race held in Mangalore and Udupi.
Google Criticises Trump's Immigration Order, Recalls Travelling Staff
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Saturday criticised Trump's controversial immigration order against people from seven Muslim-majority countries, saying it will create "barriers" to bringing great talent to the US.
BlackBerry Dual SIM Budget Android Smartphone Surfaces
According to latest leak, BlackBerry B100-1 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC.
Vodafone May Join Hands With Idea Cellular
Vodafone and Idea would go ahead with the merger to protect their profitability.
Soap Washable Smartphones Introduced by Kyocera
The product will be available from March 2017 in Japan and will be offered in three colours -- pale pink, clear white and light blue.
Sheena Bora Murder: Son Defends Peter Mukerjea, Blames Indrani
Peter Mukherjea's son Rahul Mukherjea on Saturday took to twitter on Saturday defending Peter and putting the blame for Sheena Bora's murder on Indrani Mukherjea.
Pakistan Hopes to Host Postponed SAARC Summit Soon
Pakistan has expressed the hope that the Saarc summit, scheduled to be held in November 2016 and postponed due to the boycott by India, will be organised soon.
Kambala Live: Massive Protest Held in Karnataka, Demands Ban on PETA
Stepping up pressure on the government following the success of the Jallikattu stir in Tamil Nadu, students, artistes and politicians on Friday staged a massive protest demanding removal of the ban on Kambala.
India Can Never Become 'Congress-Mukt', Says Party
Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment that the Congress is "a sinking ship", the Congress on Friday hit back, saying the country can never become "Congress-mukt" (without Congress) as the party is based on the basics of the Constitution.
Two Booked for Running Fake Website, Collecting Money Using Modi's Name
The CBI on Friday said it has registered a case against two Uttar Pradesh-based private persons on the charge of running a fake website named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and collecting money from people for giving admissions in a fake organisation...
Donald Trump Signs Order to Check Migration From 7 Muslim Countries
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that will limit immigration and refugees from some Muslim-majority countries and he separately said he wanted the United States to give priority to Syrian Christians fleeing the civil war there.
AAP Wants to Eat 'Ladoo' Bigger Than Its Size, Says Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday took potshots at AAP on its claim to form the next government in Goa, while questioning its record in Delhi where the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit is in power.
Mercury to Dip in Delhi on Saturday; Kashmir, Shimla Continue to Shiver
According to the forecast of India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Delhi will drop to 9 degrees Celsius on Saturday against 13.5 degrees on Friday.
When Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan Was Undone by Popular Rage
It was August 12, 2016, and the occasion was the inauguration of the University of Culture and Manipur State Film and Television Institute. In attendance were some of the most renowned intellectuals, poets and filmmakers of Manipur.
General Anti-Avoidance Rules to Take Effect From April 1, Says CBDT
Addressing investors' concerns ahead of GAAR implementation from April 1, the tax department on Friday said it will not interplay with their right to choose a method of transaction and won't apply if routing of funds through a jurisdiction is "based on no...
Montreal to Expect 10.7m Visitors During Anniversary Year
Canadian city Montreal celebrates its 375th anniversary in 2017 and its tourism bureau is gearing up to receive 10.7 million visitors during a year's worth of events.