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Discussion on Communal Violence Bill deferred till Tuesday: sources
Ahead of the discussion, Rahul has stepped up attack on the BJP saying that the party deliberately engineered communal tension in Uttar Pradesh.
Over 160 tonnes of illegal gypsum seized, 4 arrested
Four persons have been arrested in Jaisalmer in connection with alleged illegal possession of over 160 tonnes of gypsum, police said.
Google celebrates Perseid Meteor Shower with an animated, musical doodle
The Perseids are a spectacular meteor shower that happens every year in August.
McIlroy wins PGA Championship, claims fourth major
Rory McIlroy recovered from a stumbling start to overcome a series of challengers and clinch his fourth major title by a shot.
Supermoon illuminates skies around the world; next bigger, brighter moon expected on September 9
A supermoon is when the moon makes its closest approach to Earth in its orbit than usual.
ISRO mulls developing higher capability communication satellites
Elaborating on the Mars mission, the ISRO head stated that the Mars orbiter space aircraft has traversed nearly 88 per cent distance along its designated path to the red planet.
9-year-old US boy fights off alligator with bare hands
A brave nine-year-old boy in the US fought off a nine-foot-long alligator by grabbing its jaws to free himself after the animal sank its teeth into him.
Pakistan police charges cleric with murder and terrorism
Pakistani police on Sunday registered three new FIRs against anti-government cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri under murder and terrorism charges and arrested 2,000 of his supporters from different parts of Punjab province.
Disgruntled Samir Nasri says France career is over
The 27-year-old playmaker won the Premier League last season with City but was left out of the France squad for this year's World Cup in Brazil.
'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' trailer: Richard Gere joins the expat residents of the Indian retirement resort
The first trailer for John Madden's sequel to the 2012 box-office hit 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' has been released.
Barack Obama offers no time limit on Iraq military action
Obama warned Americans that the new campaign to bring security in Iraq requires military and political changes and "is going to be a long-term project".
Man commits suicide by hanging himself
A 22-year-old youth allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by hanging himself at his room in Ghantaghar area.
Time to switch gear for World Championships and Asian Games: Narang
Ace shooter Narang recently bagged a silver and a bronze in 50-metre rifle prone and 50-metre rifle 3 position, respectively, at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Governor's post has become a white elephant: Shiv Sena
"Defeated Congress leaders are shedding tears over Beniwal's removal, calling it vindictive politics," an editorial in Saamana said.
Watch: 'Mardaani' actress Rani Mukerji shares self defense tips every woman should know
Actress Rani Mukerji plays a tough cop in her upcoming film 'Mardaani', which has been directed by Pradeep Sarkar.
Boxing India will conduct elections to comply with AIBA rules
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) had provisionally approved Boxing India as the new governing body for the sport in the country in May this year.