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Oppn corners UPA govt over LoC killings in Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned
Speaking on LoC killing in Rajya Sabha, BJP leader Arun Jaitley said, "We must give a message to Pakistan that these kinds of attacks will not be tolerated."
Allahabad HC directs district court to expedite trial in 2006 SP leader murder case
The Allahabad High Court has directed a Meerut court to expedite, "without granting any unnecessary adjournment to either side", the trial in a seven-year-old murder case in which a sitting MP of the Bahujan Samaj Party is a prime accused.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to buy the Washington Post
According to Forbes magazine, Jeff Bezos is the world's 19th richest person with a fortune of $25.2 billion.
Shatrughan has not given indication that he will quit BJP: Nitish
"He is in the BJP so it will not be proper for me to answer your question of Shatrughan Sinha joining the JD(U)," the Bihar CM said.
CM Ashok Gehlot opens new government college
In line with his promise to open 30 new government colleges in the state, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the first such educational institute in Jodhpur on Monday. "You should make this college a model institution so that it is remember...
Police station officer in-charge arrested for taking bribe
Bihar Vigilance bureau on Monday arrested a police station officer in charge of Vaishali district on the charge of accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000 at his home. Acting on a complaint, a team of state Vigilance bureau raided official quarter of the Jandaha p...
BJP to win more seats in this year's state elections: Prabhat Jha
BJP Vice-President Prabhat Jha predicted in Bhopal on Monday that his party would win this year's assembly elections with more seats than it won in 2003. "I am making this prediction on the basis of the response to MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan'...
Will back food bill if govt protects farmers' interests: Mulayam Singh
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday said that his party was ready to support the food security bill if the government promises to protect the interests of farmers and ensures that they get profit over their produce.
Bodoland stir: Life hit in Assam, violence in Karbi Anglong
A 48-hour bandh by ABSU and another 1500-hour Assam strike began during the day to press for the demand.
Valencia thump Inter Milan in New Jersey
Valencia beat Inter Milan 4-0 in the International Champions Cup on Sunday.
Sowing activities completed on 114 lakh hectares of land during Kharif season
Sowing operations have been completed in about 114 lakh hectares during kharif season in Madhya Pradesh. Last year, sowing operations were accomplished in over 104 lakh hectares, an official release said in Bhopal on Monday.
Indian Army plays down China's dare in Ladakh
Indian Army sources say all contentious border issues will tried to be resolved through existing mechanism.
Murray hungry for more grand slams, not top ranking
The 26-year-old will play his first match since being crowned Wimbledon champion when he lines up at the Rogers Cup Masters Series event this week in Montreal.
Barca claim Man Utd have given up on signing Fabregas
United have had two bids for Fabregas rejected, with Barcelona clear they do not want to sell the Spain international.
I kiss Shah Rukh Khan every day, says Deepika Padukone
Whether it is the undying allegiance from his admirers, or the respect he commands from his co-stars, King Khan will enjoy unparalleled popularity for decades.
News briefs: CLC begins counselling for admission on vacant seats in Bhopal
The College Level Counselling (CLC) for admissions on vacant seats in engineering colleges of the state would commence from August 4. This counselling is a significant one since more than 70% seats are still vacant despite three rounds of centralised coun...