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PMO India Facebook page gets over million 'likes' in four days
The cover photo on the Facebook page of PMO India shows 63-year-old Narendra Modi at work. He is an avid user of the social media.
Maharashtra Cabinet expansion put on hold
With Assembly elections slated for later this year, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan had decided to expand his ministry after the Congress faced a rout in the Lok Sabha elections.
Italy hurting after 0-0 draw with Ireland
Italy were held to a 0-0 draw by Ireland in a World Cup warm-up match on Saturday that saw the Azzurri lose key midfielder Riccardo Montolivo to a broken leg.
SIT on black money to hold its first meeting on Monday
The meeting, the sources said, is expected to discuss the policy matters on combating the menace of black money.
Defeat in Lok Sabha polls a collective responsibility: Jairam Ramesh
Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi did his best during the electioneering for Lok Sabha polls and the party's drubbing was a collective responsibility.
Woman killed over dowry, another commits suicide in Jharkhand
A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband and brother-in-law over dowry in Palamu district on Saturday, police said.
NC to bounce back with renewed vigour: Farooq Abdullah
Terming the outcome of the recent Lok Sabha polls as a wake-up call, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said his party would convert its defeat into strength and bounce back with renewed vigour.
Sikh pilgrimage circuit to be developed in Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Bihar will develop a Sikh pilgrimage circuit by connecting all places pertaining to the religion in the state.
Sania-Cara pair advances to French Open pre-quarters
The fifth seed Indo-Zimbabwean pair needed just 59 minutes to dispatch the unseeded Canadian-Pole team 6-1 6-2 in the second round.
Hacker group Anonymous threatens cyber attack on FIFA World Cup sponsors
Earlier this week, Anonymous attacked the Brazil's Foreign Ministry computer networks and leaked dozens of confidential emails.
No Sodhi in 30-member CWG squad, Bindra to spearhead
The shooters were chosen on the basis of scores in the selection trials held earlier this month at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Almaty.
Fifteen peacocks killed in Nagaur this week, allege animal rights activist
Fifteen peacocks have been killed in Nagaur district of the state this week, an animal rights activist on Saturday alleged.
Dissent within Congress grows; will the party democratise or decentralise?
As long as the Gandhi family is both the source of strength and weakness, the Congress can't expect to return to power.
Delhi: Several areas without electricity after deadly dust storm
Power supply was snapped for over 17 hours in some areas after a powerful dust storm damaged the electricity network on Friday evening.
Five main accused arrested in gangrape of Dalit sisters, two still scot-free
All five main accused named in the FIR, including two policemen, have been arrested in the case of gang-rape and hanging of two cousins in Badaun, police said on Saturday.
Films bind, they do not divide: Amitabh Bachchan on 'Filmistaan'
Nitin Kakkar has received wide acclaim at film festivals for 'Filmistaan' that explores India-Pakistan relationships
