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Buddhism's Position in Sri Lanka Won't Change: Sirisena
The foremost place accorded to Sri Lanka's majority religion of Buddhism will be preserved in its new Constitution, President Maithripala Sirisena has said.
After Nobel Honour, Academy Member Calls Dylan 'Arrogant, Impolite'
A member of the Swedish Academy that awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature to Bob Dylan says the US singer-songwriter's silence since receiving the honor is "impolite and arrogant."
Fadnavis Bowed Before High-handed Tactics of MNS: Congress
The Maharashtra unit of Congress on Saturday expressed "shock" over Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mediating over release of a film featuring a Pakistani actor, saying he bowed before highhanded tactics of the MNS.
President Barack Obama Compares 'Obamacare' Act to Samsung Galaxy Note 7
President Barack Obama noted that when a smartphone (or a law) has a few bugs, you fix it or upgrade it; you don't just throw it away.
Arun Jaitley Calls on Private Sector to Invest, Cites Low Cost of Capital
With private investment playing catch-up, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday asked the private sector to loosen its purse strings to make the most of the demand uptick following a good monsoon and softer rates due to controlled inflation.
Kahaani 2 Teaser: Vidya Balan Looks Intriguing As a Wanted Fugitive
This film is a sequel to Sujoy Ghosh's 'Kahaani', where Vidya assayed the role of a pregnant woman, who sets out on a search for her missing husband.
Two Suspected JeM Terrorists Arrested in Baramulla District of J&K
Two suspected terrorists who were part of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module, were arrested by the army in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Philippines President Duterte Does a U-turn, Says Won't Sever US Ties
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he would not sever his nation's alliance with the United States, as he clarified his announcement that he planned to "separate".
Chief Justice of India Differs With Arun Jaitley on Courts Delaying Arbitration
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday sought minimal judicial intervention in arbitrations for early dispute resolution, a view that Chief Justice of India TS Thakur countered saying such interferences no longer exist.
Western Coast of India Vulnerable to Terror Strikes, Says Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the western coast of India, which is economically most developed, is vulnerable to terrorist strikes.
Schizophrenia Can't be Ground for Halting Death Penalty, Says Pakistan SC Citing Indian Judgment
Citing a judgment by India's Supreme Court, Pakistan's apex court has ruled that schizophrenia is not a "permanent" mental disorder so it cannot be a ground for halting a death penalty.
Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved?
The remarkable new theory suggests the clouds are linked to 170-mph "air bombs" -- capable of bringing down planes and ships.
Vodafone Offers Free Incoming Calls on Roaming From Diwali
Starting October 30, all Vodafone India customers travelling anywhere in the country will get free incoming calls.
Islamic State Retaliates as Iraqi Forces Push on Mosul
Islamic State launched a major counter-attack on the city of Kirkuk on Friday as Iraqi and Kurdish forces pursued operations to seize territory around Mosul in preparation for an offensive on the jihadists' last major stronghold in Iraq.
Centre Unveils UDAN Scheme, Fares Capped at Rs 2,500 for 1-Hour Flights
Air passengers on major routes will soon have to shell out more for flights to fund the regional connectivity scheme under which fares will be capped at Rs 2,500 for one-hour flights.
Rohit Chillar Detained Over Wife's Suicide
National-level kabaddi player Rohit Kumar was today detained in Mumbai while his father surrendered in Delhi in connection with the alleged suicide by his wife Lalita who had accused him and her in-laws of harassment.
