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Taking stock of “lessons learnt” from the recent stand off in Ladakh after a Chinese incursion there, India and China on Monday decided on further measures for maintaining peace and tranquillity along their border. This was disclosed after discussions
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Oil Ministry has moved a Cabinet note to raise the price of natural gas produced by state-owned ONGC and OIL as well as private firms like Reliance Industries to USD 6.7, less than USD 8-8.5 hike previously expected. In a note for the Cabinet Committee
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Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday granted bail to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the assassination of ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007. Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman of the anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi granted bail to
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The BCCI’s anti-corruption unit head on Monday met the Delhi Police chief seeking cooperation in the spot-fixing scandal and also requested the Rajasthan Royals franchise to file a First Information Report (FIR) against the three tainted players.Speaking
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asked China to sit with India and clearly demarcate the boundary in Ladakh region at the earliest to ensure peace. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asked China to sit with India an
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The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of Chile on Monday. The quake was recorded at 5.49 a.m. local time, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, some 600 kilometers from the city of Puerto Q
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The ruling NDA alliance in Bihar is intact, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Monday, seeking to end speculation of strain in ties between the JD(U) and BJP. “The NDA alliance is intact. Alliance gives constituents freedom to express opinion on an
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Zaibunissa Kazi, a convict in the March 1993 serial blasts case, surrendered in Mumbai court Monday afternoon, three days after a judge issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against her.The 75-year-old Kazi arrived on a wheelchair accompanied by her daught
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“The nightmare is finally over and I am back to a normal life,” said a relieved Vijender Singh as he broke his silence on the sensational drug scandal that severely hurt his reputation, insisting that more than a crisis, it was a learning experience that
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Mahela Jayawardena has played for Kings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL T20 from 2008 and the former Sri Lankan captain has not been lucky to figure in the championship winning side. He has played 33 matches for the Daredev
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The Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), in association with Tata Capital, will launch a badminton talent hunt for kids in the age group of 8-12 who have not played the game. The venture, named as Tata Capital Super Shuttlers will be overseen by Ind
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The 24th National Junior Throwball Championship (boys and girls) will be organised jointly by the Madhya Pradesh Throwball Association and State Sports and Youth Welfare Department from June 6 to 9 at the Old Champion Ground in Bhopal.Around 600 players f
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India failed to make the quarterfinals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship after suffering a 1-4 thrashing at the hands of Indonesia in its second group match in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.Parupalli Kashyap was the lone Indian who could offe
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Salzburg, Spearhead and Guts And Glory pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (May 20). Outer sand:600m: Whimsicale (Sahanawaz), Haute Ecole (D. Patel) 43.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. 1,000m: Guts And Glory (F. Da Silva) 1-
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China and India are destined to be together. They should work hand in hand if Asia is to become the anchor of world peace We live in an age of change, but there are always certain things that are enduring, forever refreshing and attractive. India is suc
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Released on bail last week by a special National Investigation Agency court, former militant Liyaqat Shah will thank his stars for having escaped a much worse fate. With a history of training and residency in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, he perfectly fitted
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There is hardly any archaeological site in this country that is as rich in history, vast in expanse, spectacular in sight and complex in nature as Hampi. Conserving this medieval city, integrating it with its surroundings and enriching the tourist experie
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City Union Bank has reported a 25 per cent rise in its total business at Rs. 35,648 crore in the year ended March 31, 2013, against Rs. 28,563 crore in the previous financial year with deposits registering a growth of 24 per cent and advances 26 per cent.
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Falling for the first time in five sessions, the BSE benchmark Sensex on Monday retreated from 30-month high levels by losing 62 points to end at 20,223.98 on profit-booking in recent gainers in healthcare, consumer durable and banking sectors.After a ste
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Gold on Monday fell to its lowest level in 21 months and silver hit a 31-month low on heavy sell off by stockists, taking weak cues from overseas.While gold dropped by Rs. 330 to Rs. 26,370 per 10 grams, matching its price on August 10, 2011, silver price
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India Cements on Monday posted around 60 per cent dip in net profit at Rs. 26.28 crore for its fourth quarter ended March 31 on higher expenses towards fuel and freights.The firm led by N. Srinivasan, who is also BCCI President, had clocked Rs. 64.92 cror
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Health care major Apollo Hospitals Enterprise on Monday reported a 27.30 per cent rise in net profit to Rs. 75.52 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2013.This was mainly on account of robust performance in healthcare services and pharmacy segmen
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When we got into the train it promised to be just another ride. But half way through we knew that this journey was not only different but also exciting. Summer for us always meant a lovely holiday. Up in the hills where we lived, we did not feel the need
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While returning home one day, I saw a traffic police constable at one of the busiest roads in the capital. I understand it as a sign that women are to be given equal status in the society. My Geography teacher recently shared her experience of visiting the
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Our country’s natural resources are slowly depleting. We need to realise that planting trees is really important. Since last year, an NGO has been doing outstanding work in our town by planting trees in residential areas. The interesting part is how the
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Wordspeak A fun-filled vocabulary enhancement, character building and motor skill enhancement camp. Age group: 3 to 6 years and 6 to 8 years On stage Theatre and story telling activities by Applause Theatre. Dance by Shefali of Mumbai to improve
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