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Markets, schools shut as Nawada remains tense post communal clashes
Markets and educational institutions in Bihar's Nawada town remained closed on Tuesday following clashes between two communities in the last four days that claimed two lives and left over half-a-dozen injured, officials said.
'Chennai Express' climbs box office chart in US, ranks at 13th
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Chennai Express' has climbed up the popularity chart in the United States.
Greenland ice melt seen at lower temperatures: study
Substantial melting of land ice could contribute to long-term sea level rise of several meters.
Bahrain: Wife denies husband committed suicide, calls for fresh probe
The wife of an Indian man who reportedly committed suicide in Bahrain has called for fresh investigation into the case. According to a Gulf Daily News report, Sabita Mohapatra, whose husband Sitanshu Senapati was found hanging in his apartment near Salman...
Salim-Sulaiman go international; compose music for Hollywood
Salim and Sulaiman Merchant are making their debut in Hollywood with Jeffrey D Brown's film 'Sold'.
PMT scam: HC issues notices to MCI, Centre on CBI probe plea
Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday issued notices to union government and Medical Council of India among other bodies on a PIL seeking CBI probe into alleged scam in the conduct of state Pre-Medical Test (PMT) and cancellation of exam res...
Kishtwar violence: VHP extends bandh call, demands Governor's rule
Demanding Governor rule in Jammu and Kashmir, the state unit of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday extended bandh call for another 24 hours from Tuesday. "We have decided to extend the bandh call for another 24 hours and appeal all business community a...
Holzdeppe wins men's pole vault in Moscow
Both Holzdeppe and Lavillenie jumped 5.89 meters, but the German won because of fewer misses.
SIT relied on accused but not witnesses: Zakia Jafri's lawyer
Jafri has demanded that SIT report be rejected, and the persons against whom she had filed complaint (Modi and others) should be chargesheeted.
Rahul Gandhi to chair Congress workshop on social media
The workshop follows a two-day media session organised by the party to tone up the party's communication strategy ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
Disproportionate assets case: Special CBI court allows time to MLA for appearance
A CBI special court on Monday granted time to Jharkhand Janadhikar Manch MLA Bandhu Tirkey to appear before it in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
Govt calls all-party meet on Tuesday on several issues including Food Bill
The government also wants to firm up a view on issues like bringing parties under the ambit of the RTI Act and SC order on convicted lawmakers.
US judge forces baby to change name from Messiah
Thou shalt not be named Messiah! A US judge has forced a 7-month-old boy's name to be changed to mundane Martin from Messiah, saying the religious name was earned only by Jesus Christ.
Namdhari Sikh leader injured in attack at UK gurdwara
London: Namdhari sect head Thakur Uday Singh was injured in an attack by a Sikh man at a gurdwara in Britain's Leicester city, with police on Monday describing the crime as an "isolated incident".
HIL appreciated globally in inaugural season: Negre
Negre said the inaugural edition of the HIL was appreciated globally and it will be a new milestone in the years to come.
Ban Ki-moon to attend Pakistan's independence day ceremony
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will begin a two-day official visit to Pakistan on August 13 during which he will interact with the country's top leadership.
