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Rajiv assassination: DMK asks Centre to take steps for release of convicts
"The seven persons languishing in jail for 25 years have been serving almost double life sentence," DMK President M Karunanidhi said.
Former MP Shahabuddin gets bail from Patna HC in double murder case
A division bench of Justice Anjana Mishra and Justice R K Mishra granted bail to Shahabuddin in the case for want of evidence.
CM Siddaramaiah hands over controversial Hublot watch, wants it kept as state asset
Siddaramaiah handed the watch over to the Speaker with a declaration saying it should be forwarded to the Chief Secretary as a state asset
Two blasts near Indian Consulate in Jalalabad in Afghanistan, staff safe
As gunfire rang out, security forces in armoured vehicles were seen moving to the scene while civilians fled.
Furore over Art of Living event, Sri Sri Ravishankar claims no damage to Yamuna flood plains
With a flurry of petitions against the World Culture Festival, the tribunal will be holding daily hearings ahead of the mega event.
La Liga: Barcelona play Vallecano with an eye on most wins record
Barcelona face struggling Rayo Vallecano on Thursday in their bid to become the first Spanish team to reach 35 consecutive games without a loss in all competitions, surpassing the record set by their fierce rival in 1988-89.
The race to the US presidential nominations: How delegates are selected
On March 1, known as Super Tuesday, primaries or caucuses are being held in about a dozen states, and they could be turning points in both parties.
Hound: Siri-like voice-powered digital assistant launched
Hound aims to give you detailed information quickly using your voice.
New black money window not total amnesty scheme, says CBDT
Black money holders can come clean by paying 30 per cent tax plus a penalty of 7.5 per cent under the single window scheme: CBDT
Government clarifies on PF, pension; says aim to discourage withdrawals
The government has said that 40% of the total corpus withdrawn at the time of retirement will be tax exempt both under recognised Provident Fund and NPS.
No tax on PPF, only interest on 60% EPF withdrawal will be taxed, clarifies Centre
Also small salaried employees with up to Rs 15,000/month income will be kept out of purview of proposed taxation of EPF.
Oscars 2016 telecast receives lowest ratings in eight years
ABC said in a statement this year's show had played well with adults aged 18 to 34, a key demographic for advertisers, rising one percentage point.