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Vaghela jolts Congress, quits party on B'day
Kerala Congress MLA booked for rape, party wants fair probe
Modi's policies burning Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi
Mukesh Ambani unveils Jio phone at 'effective price zero'
Quake damages buildings on Greek island; 2 killed, 100 hurt

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Vaghela's exit may imperil Ahmed Patel's chances in RS poll
BJP MP among three appointed as govt nominees in DDCA
Transgenders should have option to choose gender: Par panel
DU announces 6th cut-off list
Air India's missing Jatin Das painting found
Sri Lankan national held for not possessing valid documents
4 of a family die from electric shock in Chhattisgarh village
Essential drugs not available in 24 states: CAG
417 Indian fishermen believed to be in Pakistani jails: govt
Man kidnaps children to force their mother to marry him, held
Previous govt left many potholes for us to fill: Khattar
BJP is a party with principles, democracy: Shah
Par committee questions MHA officials on security, Aadhaar
US committed to work with India on innovation ecosystem: Envoy
Rahul spreading hate, anarchy; people will bless us: BJP
Punjab CM wants Canada to rein in radical Sikh forces
No CM had dared to ask people to pay power bills: Khattar
Assam flood toll climbs to 75, situation improves marginally
Punjab CM announces Rs 42 cr to preserve state's heritage
J&K: 40 kgs of heroin, brown sugar seized from truck on LoC
Terrorists on the run due to Modi govt's policies: BJP
BJP holds protests over Kotkhai rape and murder case
Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG
Rs 3 lakh in scrapped notes found in Jagannath Temple donation boxes
Engineering student arrested for uploading porn stuff
Charge sheet filed against CA in Rs 8,000 cr PMLA case
CPI-M accuses Mamata of not being serious on communalism
Eleven govt school employees suspended in Jammu
Suspected LeT operative sent to 7-day ATS remand by court
JK governor briefs Rajnath Singh
Writer receives threat letter asking him to convert into Islam
Cong accuses govt of making rules for key appointments against
J&K: Three missing as SUV falls into Chenab river
Demand in LS for repeal of AFSPA from north eastern states
LS Speaker calls on Prez-elect, congratulates him
RS adjourned prematurely for the day due to lack of quorum
CAG slams Navy for delay in ASW corvettes project
Mortal remains of Subedar Shashi Kumar consigned to flames
Amit Shah begins preparations for 'Mission 180' in Rajasthan
Gopal Baglay appointed Joint Secretary in PMO
DCW chief roots for strict laws against NRI men abandoning wives
5 soldiers killed this year in 251 ceasefire violations: Govt
29 IAF aircraft have crashed since last five years: Govt
Shun mindset of red beacon culture: Modi to BJP MPs
Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Uttarakhand
2 held with demonetised currency of over Rs 3 lakh
Action will be taken against July 21 police firing accused: CM
LS passes bill to give unqualified RTE teachers another chance to acquire degrees
BJP snatches Rajya Sabha seat from Cong in Goa
UP Assembly passes resolutions on renaming two airports
RSS changes base of some key office-bearers
TN accounts for maximum number of PCR cases: NCSC
Pak troops violate ceasefire along LoC
TMC MP on bail attacks BJP
Body of varsities seeks revisit of higher education policy
Cong in Karnataka to invoke Indira's name for assembly polls
Modi invited to inaugurate Himalayan meet in Dehradun in Sept
Dawn to dusk Itanagar bandh passes off peacefully
Rs 12,000 cr worth of digital transactions carried out: Govt
Nitish sets agenda for disaster management in Bihar
Use "friends" to resolve Kashmir issue: Farooq Abdullah
Miscreants hurl bombs in bank, loot Rs 4 lakh, injure many
Union Ministers inspect Kalam memorial
Indian men not keen to undergo vasectomy: govt tells LS
Mamata gives "Oust BJP" call
Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland Assembly
J&K: Two drug peddlers held in Rajouri
Amit Shah to meet seers tomorrow in Rajasthan
Assam floods: BJP MP demands Rs 12,000 assistance
'More capacity building from India needed in Africa'
MPs concerned over call drops, low internet speed
NDMC to replace 2 lakh street lights, will save Rs 50 cr
Heavy rainfall forecast in Odisha
Kovind's election matter of pride for UP: Governor
Doctor thrashed in Malviya Nagar road rage case
Official asks DERC to charge domestic rates for lawyer
Police rescue kidnapped doctor, 4 arrested

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Vaghela's exit may imperil Ahmed Patel's chances in RS poll
Gujarat Congress stalwart Shankarsinh Vaghela''s decision to quit the party may cast a shadow on the prospects of Sonia Gandhi''s confidante Ahmed Patel''s re-election to the Rajya sabha.
BJP MP among three appointed as govt nominees in DDCA
BJP MP Parvesh Verma is among three government nominees appointed in the managing committee of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), according to an official document.
Transgenders should have option to choose gender: Par panel
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice And Empowerment has recommended that a transgender should have the option to choose their gender independent of surgery or hormones.
DU announces 6th cut-off list
The Delhi University today released its sixth cut-off list where the highest percentage of 97.25 was set by Hindu College for its BA Economics (Hons) course.
Air India's missing Jatin Das painting found
A prestigious Jatin Das painting that was found missing from Air India''s collection recently has been returned to its office here in a "torn condition", an official at the airline has said.
Sri Lankan national held for not possessing valid documents
Ramanathapuram, Jul 21 (PTI) A Sri Lankan national was today arrested at Erwadi in the district for allegedly entering the country without valid documents, police said today.
4 of a family die from electric shock in Chhattisgarh village
In a tragic incident, four members of a family, including three women, were electrocuted to death today in a village in Chhattisgarh''s Balod district, police said.
Essential drugs not available in 24 states: CAG
Essential drugs for patients were not available in 24 states and medicines were issued without prescribed quality checks or observing their expiry dates, exposing patients to health risks, the country''s audit watchdog CAG has found.
417 Indian fishermen believed to be in Pakistani jails: govt
There are 417 Indian fishermen believed to be languishing in Pakistani jails, the government said today.
Man kidnaps children to force their mother to marry him, held
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping two children in order to pressure their mother into marrying him, the police said today.
Previous govt left many potholes for us to fill: Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said the previous government had left many "potholes" for the present dispensation to fill, but the BJP government was committed to provide corruption-free, transparent and an accountable government to the people.
BJP is a party with principles, democracy: Shah
BJP national president Amit Shah today claimed the party is based on principles with its internal democracy intact and said those outfits which do not have these qualities cannot work for the country''s welfare.
Par committee questions MHA officials on security, Aadhaar
(Eds: With additional details) New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The government today assured parliamentarians that Aadhaar data is safe and there is no chance of it falling in wrong hands, officials said.
US committed to work with India on innovation ecosystem: Envoy
America sees India as a natural partner in the field of innovation and Washington is committed to work with New Delhi to continue to grow a collaborative and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in this country, an American diplomat today said.
Rahul spreading hate, anarchy; people will bless us: BJP
The BJP today accused Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi of spreading "hate and anarchy" in society by practising "negative politics" and asserted that people will reject him in a similar way they have done so far in a series of elections.
Punjab CM wants Canada to rein in radical Sikh forces
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today stressed on the need for Canada to rein in radical Sikh elements and crack down on such forces trying to use Canadian soil to spread strife and divisiveness in India.
No CM had dared to ask people to pay power bills: Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said that no CM before him in the state had dared to ask people to pay their power bills fearing political backlash.
Assam flood toll climbs to 75, situation improves marginally
The flood situation in Assam marginally improved today with the water level of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers, along with their tributaries, showing a receding trend at most places.
Punjab CM announces Rs 42 cr to preserve state's heritage
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today announced Rs 42 crore as a dedicated fund for preservation of the state''s cultural heritage.
J&K: 40 kgs of heroin, brown sugar seized from truck on LoC
In one of the biggest drug hauls in Jammu and Kashmir, police today recovered 40 kgs of heroin and brown sugar worth Rs 200 crore from a truck coming from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir at Salamabad trade facilitation centre in the town of Uri on the LoC, police said.
Terrorists on the run due to Modi govt's policies: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP criticised Cong vice president Rahul Gandhi over his allegations against the Modi govt on its Kashmir policy, saying these are "absolutely incorrect and utterly irresponsible".
BJP holds protests over Kotkhai rape and murder case
The Himachal Pradesh BJP today held state-wide demonstrations at all district headquarters to protest against the rape and murder of a teenaged girl in the Kotkhai area and demanded dismissal of the state government.
Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG
Indian Navy''s ships and submarines were involved in 38 accidents between 2007-08 and 2015-16, adversely affecting the operational preparedness of the force, the Comptroller and Auditor General said in a report today.
Rs 3 lakh in scrapped notes found in Jagannath Temple donation boxes
Bhubaneswar, Jul 21 (PTI) Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) today said it has received a large number of scrapped notes of Rs 5,000 and Rs 1,000 denomination since the demonetisation scheme was implemented in November last year.
Engineering student arrested for uploading porn stuff
The CID arrested an engineering student from East Midnapore district for allegedly uploading "objectionable" photographs of her girlfriend on a porn site, a senior officer said today.
Charge sheet filed against CA in Rs 8,000 cr PMLA case
(Eds: Adding more information) New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet in a money laundering case against various accused including a chartered accountant, allegedly linked to RJD chief Lalu Prasad''s daughter Misa Bharti.
CPI-M accuses Mamata of not being serious on communalism
West Bengal CPI(M) secretary Surya Kanta Mishra today accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of not being serious in fighting communalism in the state .
Eleven govt school employees suspended in Jammu
Authorities in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir today suspended 11 employees from two government schools for alleged dereliction of duty.
Suspected LeT operative sent to 7-day ATS remand by court
Suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Mohammed Saleem was today sent to a seven-day custody by a court here after he was produced before it by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad.
JK governor briefs Rajnath Singh
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed with him various issues concerning the state, including security to Amarnath pilgrims, officials said.
Writer receives threat letter asking him to convert into Islam
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 21 (PTI) Renowned Malayali author K P Ramanunni today lodged a police complaint regarding an anonymous threat letter warning him that his right arm and left leg would be chopped off if he did not convert to Islam within six months.
Cong accuses govt of making rules for key appointments against
procedures New Delhi, July 20 (PTI) The Congress today accused the government of making rules related to appointments and other service conditions in various tribunals including the NGT against "all procedures".
J&K: Three missing as SUV falls into Chenab river
Bhadarwah (J&K), Jul 21 (PTI) Three persons were feared drowned today after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a swollen Chenab river in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Demand in LS for repeal of AFSPA from north eastern states
A demand was made in the Lok Sabha today by a Congress member for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from north eastern states like Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
LS Speaker calls on Prez-elect, congratulates him
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today called on President-elect Ram Nath Kovind and congratulated him on his resounding victory in the presidential polls, officials said.
RS adjourned prematurely for the day due to lack of quorum
Business in the Rajya Sabha collapsed due to lack of quorum towards the end of today''s proceedings, as a result of which a bill on jurisdiction and settlement of maritime claims could not be taken up.
CAG slams Navy for delay in ASW corvettes project
The Comptroller and Auditor General has come down hard on the Indian Navy for causing inordinate delay in construction of four anti-submarine warfare corvettes.
Mortal remains of Subedar Shashi Kumar consigned to flames
Hamirpur (HP), Jul 21 (PTI) The mortal remains of Subedar Shashi Kumar Sharma, who was killed in Pakistani firing in the Naushehra sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, were consigned to flames in Galol village today.
Amit Shah begins preparations for 'Mission 180' in Rajasthan
With assembly polls due next year in Rajasthan, BJP chief Amit Shah today virtually began rebooting the party''s election machinery, asking leaders and workers to focus on strengthening the organisation at booth-level.
Gopal Baglay appointed Joint Secretary in PMO
(Eds: Changing a word in para 2) Senior diplomat and External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay was today appointed as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister''s Office.
DCW chief roots for strict laws against NRI men abandoning wives
Chandigarh, Jul 21 (PTI) Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal today sought strict laws against NRI men abandoning their Indian brides.
5 soldiers killed this year in 251 ceasefire violations: Govt
Five security personnel have been killed and 21 injured in 251 cases of ceasefire violations by Pakistan this year, the government informed the Lok Sabha today.
29 IAF aircraft have crashed since last five years: Govt
Twenty-nine aircraft of the Indian Air Force have crashed due to technical defects and human error over the last five years, the government said today.
Shun mindset of red beacon culture: Modi to BJP MPs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked party MPs to shun the mindset of "lal batti (red beacon) culture".
Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Uttarakhand
New Tehri (Uttarakhand), July 21 (PTI) A 48-year-old farmer allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison here with his family claiming that he ended his life due to the pressure from banks to pay back his loans.
2 held with demonetised currency of over Rs 3 lakh
Police here today arrested two persons with over Rs 3 lakh in demonetised currency notes.
Action will be taken against July 21 police firing accused: CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said those who were involved in the police firing on July 21, 1993, that led to the death of 13 youth congress activists, would not be spared.
LS passes bill to give unqualified RTE teachers another chance to acquire degrees
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Lok Sabha today passed a bill which seeks to give 8.5 lakh unqualified teachers, appointed after implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) law, another chance to get recognised degrees.
BJP snatches Rajya Sabha seat from Cong in Goa
Goa BJP president Vinay Tendulkar today won the sole Rajya Sabha seat, defeating his Congress counterpart and sitting MP Shantaram Naik.
UP Assembly passes resolutions on renaming two airports
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly today adopted two resolutions on naming the civil terminals of the Kanpur and Bareilly airports after freedom fighter Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi and as Nath Nagri respectively.
RSS changes base of some key office-bearers
The RSS has shifted the base of some of its key office-bearers, including the head of its intellectual cell, who has been sent to Rajasthan from Bihar, in what the organisation said was a routine exercise.
TN accounts for maximum number of PCR cases: NCSC
Tirunelveli (TN) Jul 21 (PTI) Tamil Nadu accounts for the maximum number of PCR (Protection of Civil Rights) cases and atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, of which Tirunelveli district was on top, a top official of National Commission for Scheduled Castes said today.
Pak troops violate ceasefire along LoC
Pakistani troops today violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Naugam sector for the third consecutive day and in Keran sector but there were no casualties in the unprovoked firing from across the LoC.
TMC MP on bail attacks BJP
Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay today launched a scathing attack against the BJP government for trying to stifle the voice of opposition with its "brute majority".
Body of varsities seeks revisit of higher education policy
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) today sought urgent revisit of the three-decade old higher education policy in view the changes happening in the sector.
Cong in Karnataka to invoke Indira's name for assembly polls
Ruling Congress in Karnataka is planning to invoke the legacy of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, one of its tallest leaders, in her centenary year as its seeks to retain power in next year''s assembly polls.
Modi invited to inaugurate Himalayan meet in Dehradun in Sept
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to inaugurate the Himalayan Meet 2017 to be held here in September to discuss a range of issues related to Himalayan environment and economy.
Dawn to dusk Itanagar bandh passes off peacefully
A dawn to dusk bandh called in the state capital by the Congress in Arunachal Pradesh today failed to create any impact here.
Rs 12,000 cr worth of digital transactions carried out: Govt
There were around Rs 12,000 crore worth of digital transactions every year and the number of fraudulent transactions among these was low, government said in Rajya Sabha today.
Nitish sets agenda for disaster management in Bihar
Alarmed by frequent deaths caused by lightning in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today directed officials to install lightning tracker technology used by Andhra Pradesh, which predicts thunder and lighting in an area half an hour in advance.
Use "friends" to resolve Kashmir issue: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah today suggested third party mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue, saying India should take the help of "friends" and that dialogue was the only solution.
Miscreants hurl bombs in bank, loot Rs 4 lakh, injure many
Two staff members of a bank and some customers were injured when miscreants hurled country- made bombs and looted Rs 4 lakh from a bank in Orai Kotwali area here today, police said.
Union Ministers inspect Kalam memorial
Rameswaram (TN), Jul 21 (PTI): Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Pon Radhakrishnan today inspected the memorial for former President A P J Abdul Kalam, which is to be inaguruated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27.
Indian men not keen to undergo vasectomy: govt tells LS
Indian men are not so keen to undergo vasectomy operation and various efforts are on to encourage them to adopt the family planning procedure, Lok Sabha was informed today.
Mamata gives "Oust BJP" call
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee today gave ''Oust BJP from India'' call and said Bengal would stand by all political parties which would fight the saffron one.
Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland Assembly
T R Zeliang today won the trust vote in the Nagaland Assembly, two days after he was reappointed the chief minister amid high drama.
J&K: Two drug peddlers held in Rajouri
A woman was among two drug peddlers arrested in Rajouri district here today, police said.
Amit Shah to meet seers tomorrow in Rajasthan
BJP national president Amit Shah will be meeting seers tomorrow to take their feedback and seek their "blessings" for the assembly elections in Rajasthan, the party said today.
Assam floods: BJP MP demands Rs 12,000 assistance
New Delhi: The Centre should urgently provide Rs 12,000 crore to Assam to deal with the floods which have claimed over 70 lives and caused widespread destruction, a BJP MP from the state said in Lok Sabha today.
'More capacity building from India needed in Africa'
Asserting that Indo-African ties have a great future, Union minister V K Singh today said India needs to do more for capacity building in Africa so that people there can be trained to take up projects and run them on their own.
MPs concerned over call drops, low internet speed
Members of Rajya Sabha today expressed concern over call drops and the quality of internet connectivity, saying these problems were occuring at a time when the government was focussed on Digital India campaign.
NDMC to replace 2 lakh street lights, will save Rs 50 cr
Over two lakh conventional street lights will be replaced with LEDs by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) in the next nine months, a move that will save Rs 50 crore of the civic body annually.
Heavy rainfall forecast in Odisha
Odisha is likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours though the depression in Bay of Bengal fizzled out yesterday.
Kovind's election matter of pride for UP: Governor
Lucknow: UP Governor Ram Naik today congratulated Ram Nath Kovind for his victory in the presidential election and said he was the first person from the state who would occupy the top constitutional post.
Doctor thrashed in Malviya Nagar road rage case
A 45-year-old doctor was allegedly thrashed by a group of men after his car grazed a motorcycle in south Delhi''s Malviya Nagar.
Official asks DERC to charge domestic rates for lawyer
chambers New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) A high-ranking official of the Delhi government''s power department has asked the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to consider charging domestic rates for lawyer chambers in courts.
Police rescue kidnapped doctor, 4 arrested
With the arrest of four men, the police claimed to have solved the kidnapping of a doctor by an Ola cab driver in east Delhi''s Preet Vihar earlier this month.

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Jihadists battle rebels for control of key Syria province
Pakistani woman, man brutally killed for 'honour'
Three dead as clashes erupt over Jerusalem holy site
Gunmen kill 3 policemen, boy in Pakistan
US bans travel to North Korea
Buckingham Palace exhibit marks 20 years since Diana's death
S Sudan judge orders rape victims to appear at trial
Death toll in Venezuela protests since April reaches 100: Prosecutors
UK feared communal riots following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination
Saudi police kill three alleged 'terrorists'
Mandela's widow furious over book on his last days
Chinese military to recruit more college students
British Muslim woman sues UK school over face veil ban
UNGA rolls over Security Council reform talks to next session
UAE says changes to Qatar anti-terror law 'positive'
Possible melted fuel seen for first time at Fukushima plant
UK appoints 1st woman to senior-most judge position
Palestinian shot dead in Jerusalem: Palestinian ministry
UN blames Saudi-led coalition for deadly Yemen strike
UK could accept EU immigration in Brexit transition: reports
Nearly 360 hurt in Turkey by quake: health minister
Lanka govt slams police for involvement in abduction attempt
4 Indians held for defrauding woman in Nepal
Nepal expresses willingness to working closely with Kovind
Laurie Holden joins 'Dragged Across Concrete'
Pak SC concludes Panama case hearing against Sharif, family
Nearly 80 injured in Turkey by quake: report
Tokyo 2020 living with spectre of killer quake
US 'looks forward' to working with president-elect Kovind
S Korea urges North to respond to military talks offer
China urges Gulf crisis talks after Qatar minister visits
Qatar changes anti-terror law amid Gulf row
Newcomers Belgium stun Norway, Dutch down Danes

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Jihadists battle rebels for control of key Syria province
A former Al-Qaeda affiliate was locked in fierce clashes today with a leading rebel group for control of one of the last major parts of Syria not held by the regime.
Pakistani woman, man brutally killed for 'honour'
A 20-year-old Pakistani woman and a man she was having an affair with were today hacked to death allegedly by her father and brother in this city, in a latest case of honour killing in the country.
Three dead as clashes erupt over Jerusalem holy site
Three Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded today as clashes erupted between protesters and Israeli forces over new security measures at an ultra- sensitive Jerusalem holy site where police restricted access for Muslim prayers.
Gunmen kill 3 policemen, boy in Pakistan
At least three policemen and a 12- year-old boy were killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a police van in Pakistan''s southern port city of Karachi, officials said today.
US bans travel to North Korea
By Lalit K Jha Washington, Jul 21 (PTI) The Trump Administration today announced plans to ban its citizens from travelling to North Korea, attributing it to the serious risk of arrest and long- term detention of Americans in the reclusive nation.
Buckingham Palace exhibit marks 20 years since Diana's death
London''s Buckingham Palace has unveiled an intimate tribute to Diana, the Princess of Wales, marking the 20th anniversary of her death.
S Sudan judge orders rape victims to appear at trial
Aid workers that were raped during an attack on their compound in South Sudan must testify in-person against a group of soldiers on trial for the assault, a judge ruled today.
Death toll in Venezuela protests since April reaches 100: Prosecutors
Caracas, Jul 21 (AFP) The death toll in anti-government protests in Venezuela since April has reached 100, after a third death was reported from a day-long nationwide strike against embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro''s rule, prosecutors said today.
UK feared communal riots following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination
assassination By Aditi Khanna London, Jul 21 (PTI) The UK government had feared communal violence in India in the wake of Rajiv Gandhi s assassination in May 1991 due to doubts about the group behind the killing, newly declassified archival documents have revealed.
Saudi police kill three alleged 'terrorists'
Saudi Arabia''s police have shot dead three men wanted for "terrorist" attacks in the country''s Shiite-majority east, the interior ministry of the Sunni-ruled kingdom said today.
Mandela's widow furious over book on his last days
Johannesburg, Jul 21 (AFP) Nelson Mandela''s widow today threatened legal action over a book by his personal doctor that laid bare intimate details of his final illness and death in 2013.
Chinese military to recruit more college students
By K J M Varma Beijing, Jul 21 (PTI) China is planning to recruit more college students in its armed forces this year as part of its modernisation drive.
British Muslim woman sues UK school over face veil ban
By Aditi Khanna London, Jul 21 (PTI) A British Muslim mother has launched legal action against her daughter''s school in London for allegedly banning her from its premises because of her face- covering veil or niqab.
UNGA rolls over Security Council reform talks to next session
By Yoshita Singh United Nations, Jul 21 (PTI) The UN General Assembly has once again decided to roll over negotiations on reforming the Security Council to its next session even as the G4 bloc of India, Brazil, Germany and Japan asserted that nations must move away from "turning in circles" to real, text-based talks to achieve the long-pending reforms.
UAE says changes to Qatar anti-terror law 'positive'
An Emirati state minister today welcomed changes to Qatar''s anti-terror legislation as a "positive" step in the crisis between Doha and four Arab neighbours which accuse it of backing extremists.
Possible melted fuel seen for first time at Fukushima plant
An underwater robot captured images of lava-like lumps inside a damaged reactor at Japan''s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, spotting for the first time what is believed to be nuclear fuel that melted six years ago.
UK appoints 1st woman to senior-most judge position
By Aditi Khanna London, Jul 21 (PTI) The UK government today appointed Brenda Marjorie Hale as the first female president of the Supreme Court, the senior-most judge of the country.
Palestinian shot dead in Jerusalem: Palestinian ministry
A Palestinian died after being shot in the head in an east Jerusalem neighbourhood near the Old City today, the Palestinian health ministry said, as clashes broke out in the area.
UN blames Saudi-led coalition for deadly Yemen strike
The United Nations today blamed a Saudi-led coalition for a deadly air strike on civilians in Yemen this week, saying there were no military targets in the area hit.
UK could accept EU immigration in Brexit transition: reports
The British government could agree to free movement of people during a Brexit transition period, newspapers reported today in what would be a major reversal of current plans.
Nearly 360 hurt in Turkey by quake: health minister
Almost 360 people were hurt in the Turkish resort of Bodrum after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Greece and Turkey''s Aegean coast, the Turkish health minister said today.
Lanka govt slams police for involvement in abduction attempt
Sri Lankan government today slammed its police department for their involvement in an alleged abduction attempt of a student activist, a tactic widely blamed on the former regime of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
4 Indians held for defrauding woman in Nepal
Four Indians have been arrested in Nepal for allegedly defrauding a woman on the pretext of doubling her gold ornaments, police said.
Nepal expresses willingness to working closely with Kovind
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba congratulated president-elect Ram Nath Kovind on his electoral victory and expressed willingness to working closely with him to further strengthening the "cordial" relations with India.
Laurie Holden joins 'Dragged Across Concrete'
"Walking Dead" actress Laurie Holden has been cast in an upcoming thriller "Dragged Across Concrete".
Pak SC concludes Panama case hearing against Sharif, family
Islamabad: Pakistan''''s SC concluded hearing the high-profile Panama Papers case against PM Nawaz Sharif and his family for alleged corruption, but reserved its verdict that could jeopardise his political future.
Nearly 80 injured in Turkey by quake: report
Almost 80 people were injured in the Turkish resort of Bodrum after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the Dodecanese Islands in Greece and the Aegean coast of Turkey, local media reported today.
Tokyo 2020 living with spectre of killer quake
For modern Olympic host cities, the twin threats of terrorism and financial ruin constantly loom.
US 'looks forward' to working with president-elect Kovind
Washington: The United States has congratulated president-elect Ram Nath Kovind on his electoral victory and said that it "looks forward" to working with him on regional and global issues.
S Korea urges North to respond to military talks offer
South Korea urged the North today to break its silence on an offer of military talks aimed at easing simmering tensions over the hermit state''s nuclear ambitions.
China urges Gulf crisis talks after Qatar minister visits
China''s foreign minister has called on Qatar and four Arab nations to resolve their diplomatic crisis through talks within the Gulf Cooperation Council, state media reported today.
Qatar changes anti-terror law amid Gulf row
Qatar has announced changes to its anti-terror legislation, one of the controversial issues at the core of the crisis between Doha and its neighbours who accuse it of backing extremists.
Newcomers Belgium stun Norway, Dutch down Danes
Breda (Netherlands), Jul 21 (AFP) Elke Van Gorp and Janice Cayman gave Belgium their first-ever win at the women''s Euros as the Red Flames stunned 2013 runners-up Norway 2-0 in Breda.

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Ex-Cabinet secy 'regrets' over introducing GM cotton in India
US committed to work with India on innovation ecosystem: Envoy
PM reviews progress of UDAY, mines auction
New pension scheme offers 'respectable' returns to elders: FM
DoT meets telcos, associations on new telecom policy
Canara Bank's gross NPA divergence Rs 507cr for FY16
Haryana govt to set up vegetable price stability fund
Charge sheet filed against CA in Rs 8,000 cr PMLA case
Data has become the new oil, says Nilekani
Road Min's plan cause Rs 1.85 cr unfruitful expenditure: CAG
Ethiopia woos textile companies to invest
Ambani scions Akash, Isha debut before RIL shareholders
AI disinvestment: GoM holds first meeting
Uttarakhand seeks Rs 11,150 cr central assistance
Rupee rebounds 11 paise to 64.32 a dollar
Nifty ends above 9,900, RIL leads
Gold, silver spurt on fresh buying, global rebound
RIL issues bonus share after 8-year gap
NLC trade unions to go on indefinite strike from Aug 3
Paradip to be made a smart port, smart city : Gadkari
Onida eyes Rs 1,000 cr sales in FY'18
140 new FPIs register with Sebi in April
GST Council may take up certain tax issues at Aug meet
'No need for floor price for telecom services as of now'
Sebi asks MCX Biz, proprietor to return investors' money
Sensex surges 131 pts on RIL earnings numbers
Rupee firms up 8 paise against dollar at 64.35

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Ex-Cabinet secy 'regrets' over introducing GM cotton in India
Former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian today said that he regrets having allowed Genetically Modified (GM) cotton in the country over two decades ago.
US committed to work with India on innovation ecosystem: Envoy
America sees India as a natural partner in the field of innovation and Washington is committed to work with New Delhi to continue to grow a collaborative and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in this country, an American diplomat today said.
PM reviews progress of UDAY, mines auction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on a roadmap for faster operationalisation of mines post their auction, the PMO said today.
New pension scheme offers 'respectable' returns to elders: FM
New Delhi:Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) will provide a "respectable" rate of return to senior citizens at a time when interest rates are falling globally.
DoT meets telcos, associations on new telecom policy
The Department of Telecom (DoT) today held detailed discussions with the operators, industry associations and research organisations on the broad contours and direction for the new telecom policy.
Canara Bank's gross NPA divergence Rs 507cr for FY16
Public sector Canara Bank today reported a divergence of Rs 507.30 crore in its gross non- performing assets (NPAs) for 2015-16.
Haryana govt to set up vegetable price stability fund
Haryana government will soon set up a vegetable price stability fund to address seasonal fluctuations in the prices of key perishable and non- perishable vegetables.
Charge sheet filed against CA in Rs 8,000 cr PMLA case
(Eds: Adding more information) New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet in a money laundering case against various accused including a chartered accountant, allegedly linked to politician Lalu Prasad''s daughter Misa Bharti.
Data has become the new oil, says Nilekani
Describing data as the "new oil", Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani today said India has a chance to build a completely new paradigm as he made a strong pitch for democratising data so that it is available to everybody and not just a few organisations.
Road Min's plan cause Rs 1.85 cr unfruitful expenditure: CAG
The road ministry''s inefficient planning and monitoring led to unfruitful expenditure of Rs 1.85 crore on the eight traffic counters procured from Canada in 2008, the CAG said today.
Ethiopia woos textile companies to invest
Ethiopia, one of the largest recipent of FDI in textiles globally, today invited textile companies from India to invest in African country saying it offered cheap power and lower labour costs.
Ambani scions Akash, Isha debut before RIL shareholders
Ambani family scions Akash and Isha debuted before RIL shareholders today, introducing 4G-enabled feature phone - an offering by its telecom arm which is the company''s biggest bet after petrochemicals.
AI disinvestment: GoM holds first meeting
A Group of Ministers (GoM) appointed by the Union Cabinet of India to look into disinvestment of the Air India held its first meeting here.
Uttarakhand seeks Rs 11,150 cr central assistance
Uttarakhand has sought a central assistance of over Rs 11,150 crore for various projects, state finance minister Prakash Pant said today after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Rupee rebounds 11 paise to 64.32 a dollar
Mumbai: The rupee today bounced back after a brief overnight deviation and ended with a good 11 paise gain at 64.32 due to a fresh wave of dollar selling by exporters.
Nifty ends above 9,900, RIL leads
Benchmark Nifty rose 42 points today to end above the key 9,900-level on buying in IT, energy and banking counters.
Gold, silver spurt on fresh buying, global rebound
Gold prices recovered sharply at the bullion market here today following fresh buying by stockists and investors amid a bounce back at overseas markets.
RIL issues bonus share after 8-year gap
Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced one bonus share for every share held - the first such issue in nearly eight years.
NLC trade unions to go on indefinite strike from Aug 3
Contract workers affiliated to various trade unions in Neyveli Lignite Corporation would go on an indefinite strike from August three demanding among other things regularisation of them and 26 days work in a month.
Paradip to be made a smart port, smart city : Gadkari
Paradip would be developed into a smart port and smart city at an investment of Rs 40,000 crore as part of the Centre''s plan to bring about a speedy development of Odisha, Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced today.
Onida eyes Rs 1,000 cr sales in FY'18
Home-grown consumer electronics brand Onida is aiming a growth of 34 per cent this fiscal, touching Rs 1,000 crore sales on the back of retail expansion in non-metro cities.
140 new FPIs register with Sebi in April
About 140 fresh foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered with Sebi in April, indicating that India remains an attractive destination, as per latest data with markets regulator.
GST Council may take up certain tax issues at Aug meet
The GST Council at its meeting next month is likely to take up taxation issues raised by sectoral bodies along with a review of the implementation of the new tax regime, a top official said.
'No need for floor price for telecom services as of now'
Telecom regulator Trai today said the industry has reached a consensus that there is no need for a floor price for telecom services as of now.
Sebi asks MCX Biz, proprietor to return investors' money
New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi has asked MCX Biz Solutions and its proprietor Syed Sadaq to return the money collected from investors after finding them guilty of duping investors through false documents.
Sensex surges 131 pts on RIL earnings numbers
Mumbai: The benchmark Sensex rallied over 131 points above the 32,000-mark today as Reliance Industries'' reported its highest quarterly earnings.
Rupee firms up 8 paise against dollar at 64.35
The rupee strengthened 8 paise to 64.35 against the dollar today on heightened selling of the US currency by exporters and banks, with stronger domestic stocks providing support.

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SC passes slew of directions for implementaion of NFS Act
Army transfer racket: Lt Col, middleman granted bail by court
Charge sheet filed against CA in Rs 8,000 cr PMLA case
SC rejects as premature Sasikala Pushpa's plea on immunity
Regulatory regime for data protection: Centre to SC
FERA case: SC refuse to stay HC order aganist Dhinakaran
SC to hear on Jul 24 plea to modify its order on cattle rules
Revoke,suspend passport only when there is sufficient cause:HC
Demonetisation: SC notice to Centre on plea of cooperative bank
NRIs' voting right: SC asks Centre by when law will be changed
HC acquits woman, live-in partner serving life term for murder
SC to hear PIL seeking 10-year-old rape survivor's abortion
Does not support any kind of vigilantism: Centre to SC
POCSO can't be invoked for rape of adult with child-like brain: SC
National Food Security Act not implemented as it should be: SC
Indo-Bangla border: SC to constitute committee on July 31
MCDs lack of transparency making citizens' life sheer hell: HC
Re-induction of retired cops: SC seeks response from Guj govt
1984 riots: Court seeks Verma's presence on July 26
Data protection integral to Right to Life: Centre to SC
SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism
HC mulling staying property conversions that do no adhere to plan
HC dismisses antique dealer Kapoor's bail plea
Court orders de-sealing of suite in which Sunanda Pushkar died
Basirhat situation normal: W Bengal government
Court to decide afresh man's plea against brother's discharge
VVIP chopper case: Court extends ED custody of woman director
Karti moves HC against CBI summons
HC asks UP govt to review entire list of lawyers
NGT directs U'khand, HP to submit guidelines on forest fire
Jail term of rash driver, who killed a woman in 1998, upheld
Give us total no of taxis in Kullu-Manali: NGT to HP govt
Antique dealer Kapoor produced in court
SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism
ED files chargesheet against CA in Rs 8,000 cr money
SC seeks Guj's reply on plea over re-induction of 2 cops
'Give action plan on restoring Yamuna floodplains'
Will decide on early hearing in Babri Masjid dispute case: SC

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SC passes slew of directions for implementaion of NFS Act
The Supreme Court today passed a slew of directions for effective implementation of provisions of the National Food Security (NFS) Act while observing that its compliance has been "pathetic".
Army transfer racket: Lt Col, middleman granted bail by court
A Lieutenant Colonel and an alleged middleman has been granted bail by a special court here in a case related to a transfer racket at the Army Headquarters here in which officers allegedly paid lakhs of rupees to manipulate their postings.
Charge sheet filed against CA in Rs 8,000 cr PMLA case
(Eds: Adding more information) New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet in a money laundering case against various accused including a chartered accountant, allegedly linked to RJD chief Lalu Prasad''s daughter Misa Bharti.
SC rejects as premature Sasikala Pushpa's plea on immunity
The Supreme Court today dismissed as premature a plea by Rajya Sabha MP Sasikala Pushpa seeking immunity from the anti-defection law as she has not been after ''expelled'' from the AIADMK.
Regulatory regime for data protection: Centre to SC
(Eds:Recasting intro) New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Centre today told the Supreme Court that it will come out with a regulatory regime for data protection, asserting that data involved fundamental rights of individuals.
FERA case: SC refuse to stay HC order aganist Dhinakaran
The Supreme Court today paved the way for criminal trial against AIADMK (Amma) faction leader T T V Dhinakaran in an over two-decade-old FERA case while refusing to stay the Madras High Court order.
SC to hear on Jul 24 plea to modify its order on cattle rules
The Supreme Court today said that it would hear on July 24 the plea seeking modification of its direction by which the stay order of Madras High Court on Centre''s notification banning sale and purchase of cattle from markets for slaughter was extended across the country.
Revoke,suspend passport only when there is sufficient cause:HC
The power to revoke or suspend a passport is a serious restriction on the fundamental rights of a citizen and should be exercised only when there is a sufficient cause, the Delhi High Court has said.
Demonetisation: SC notice to Centre on plea of cooperative bank
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Supreme Court today sought a response of the Centre and the RBI on a plea of Pune district central cooperative bank seeking a direction to accept from it over Rs 22.25 crore in demonetised notes.
NRIs' voting right: SC asks Centre by when law will be changed
The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to apprise it within two weeks about the timeframe by when it would bring a Bill to the amend electoral law to allow Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to vote through postal or e- ballots in polls in the country.
HC acquits woman, live-in partner serving life term for murder
A woman and her live-in partner, serving life term for killing her former paramour, were today let off by the Delhi High Court which accepted their plea that they had acted in self-defence to protect her daughter from being molested.
SC to hear PIL seeking 10-year-old rape survivor's abortion
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a PIL on a 10-year-old rape survivor who was denied permission to abort her 26-week-old foetus, on July 24.
Does not support any kind of vigilantism: Centre to SC
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that it "condemns" any kind of vigilantism in the country and it has no role to play in it as law and order is a state subject.
POCSO can't be invoked for rape of adult with child-like brain: SC
New Delhi:The stringent POCSO Act to deal with sexual offences against minors cannot be invoked to prosecute a man for raping a mentally-challenged adult victim having an under-developed brain like a child, the SC today ruled.
National Food Security Act not implemented as it should be: SC
The Supreme Court today said the National Food Security Act 2013 has not been implemented properly, and it is a "pity" that a legislation enacted by parliament for citizens'' benefit was kept on the "back-burner" by various states.
Indo-Bangla border: SC to constitute committee on July 31
The Supreme Court today deferred constitution of a committee to supervise the border fencing on the Indo-Bangladesh border till July 31 after the Centre submitted three names for its consideration.
MCDs lack of transparency making citizens' life sheer hell: HC
The lack of transparency in the functioning of municipal corporations in the national capital is making the life of citizens "sheer hell", the Delhi High Court today said and advised the civic bodies to put online information on illegal constructions in the city.
Re-induction of retired cops: SC seeks response from Guj govt
The Supreme Court today agreed to examine decisions of the Gujarat government to re-induct two superannuated police officers, N K Amin and T A Barot, who were accused in encounter cases.
1984 riots: Court seeks Verma's presence on July 26
A Delhi court today directed controversial arms dealer and witness Abhishek Verma to appear before it in a 1984 riots case to record his statement on the issue of security sought by him.
Data protection integral to Right to Life: Centre to SC
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that data of users was "integral" to the Right of Life and Personal Liberty guranteed under the Constitution and it would come out with regulations to protect it.
SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism
(Eds:Adding more details) New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Supreme Court today asked the Centre and the states not to protect any kind of vigilantism and sought their response on violent incidents in the garb of cow protection.
HC mulling staying property conversions that do no adhere to plan
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Delhi High Court today said the national capital "will breathe" easier if it stays all the conversions of residential property to commercial use that have not adhered to the plan requirements.
HC dismisses antique dealer Kapoor's bail plea
(Eds: Incoporating LGM1 TN-COURT-IDOL) Madurai, Jul 21 (PTI) The Madras High Court Bench today dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of international antique dealer Subash Chandra Kapoor in a case relating to theft of 13 idols from a temple in Pazhavoor in Tirunelveli district in 2005.
Court orders de-sealing of suite in which Sunanda Pushkar died
A Delhi court today ordered de- sealing of a suite in a five-star hotel where Congress leader Shashi Tharoor''s wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead in 2014 under mysterious circumstances.
Basirhat situation normal: W Bengal government
The West Bengal government today filed a report before the Calcutta High Court stating that the situation in communal strife-hit Basirhat was under control and that a strong presence of force was being maintained to ensure normalcy.
Court to decide afresh man's plea against brother's discharge
A sessions court here has set aside an order discharging a man accused of forging the thumb impression of his younger brother on their mother''s will.
VVIP chopper case: Court extends ED custody of woman director
A Delhi court today granted five more days to the Enforcement Directorate for the custodial interrogation of a woman director of two Dubai-based firms in connection with its probe in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP choppers money laundering case.
Karti moves HC against CBI summons
Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union minister P Chidambaram, has moved the Madras High Court seeking quashing of the fresh summons issued by the CBI for questioning him in connection with a corruption case.
HC asks UP govt to review entire list of lawyers
The Allahabad High Court today directed the Uttar Pradesh government to review the entire list of 201 government lawyers released by it on July 7.
NGT directs U'khand, HP to submit guidelines on forest fire
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today directed the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments to submit the national forest fire prevention and control guidelines.
Jail term of rash driver, who killed a woman in 1998, upheld
A Delhi court has upheld the jail term of a man, whose rash driving led to the death of a 50- year-old woman 19 years ago, saying the prolonged trial cannot outweigh the gravity of the offence.
Give us total no of taxis in Kullu-Manali: NGT to HP govt
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Himachal Pradesh government to file an affidavit and apprise it about the total number of members registered with the taxi association in Kullu and Manali.
Antique dealer Kapoor produced in court
Thanjavur (TN), Jul 21 (PTI) International antique dealer Subash Chandra Kapoor, one of the main accused in the alleged theft of idols from a temple in nearby Ariyalur district, has been produced before a court in Kumbakonam.
SC asks Centre, states not to protect any kind of vigilantism
The Supreme Court today asked the Centre and the states not to protect any kind of vigilantism and sought their response on violent incidents of cow vigilantism.
ED files chargesheet against CA in Rs 8,000 cr money
laundering case New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today filed a chargesheet in a money laundering case against a chartered accountant allegedly linked to RJD chief Lalu Prasad''s daughter Misa Bharti.
SC seeks Guj's reply on plea over re-induction of 2 cops
The Supreme Court today sought response from the Gujarat government on a plea alleging that two police officers, accused in separate encounter cases, have been re-inducted in the force after superannuation.
'Give action plan on restoring Yamuna floodplains'
The National Green Tribunal today directed the DDA to submit an action plan with regard to restoring Yamuna floodplains where the Art of Living''s World Cultural Festival was held last year.
Will decide on early hearing in Babri Masjid dispute case: SC
New Delhi: SC said it will take a decision to list for early hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court verdict in the Ram Temple-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

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'Toilet...' leaks online,Akshay urges fans to say no to piracy
Beijing says no to Justin Bieber over past 'bad behavior'
Haven't faced nepotism in the industry: Imtiaz, Anushka
Wife's Twitter allegedly hacked after Bennington's death
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tasha McCauley welcome second baby
Have seen too much to fear failure: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Forest Whitaker to star in 'Empire'
Rare 'Wonder Woman' comics up for auction
Priyanka Chopra to be guest of honour at TIFF 2017
Tiger Shroff wants to be part of a biopic on Michael Jackson
You need undying hope to survive in Bollywood: Akshay Oberoi
'Legion' creator Noah Hawley working on Doctor Doom movie
I always feel I could have made the film better: Motwane
'American Horror Story' season 7 title revealed
Lana del Rey could not sleep due to scary intruders
Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington dead at 41

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'Toilet...' leaks online,Akshay urges fans to say no to piracy
Ahead of its August 11 release, Akshay Kumar''s much awaited project "Toilet-Ek Prem Katha", has been leaked online and the actor has asked his fans to support him in the fight against piracy.
Beijing says no to Justin Bieber over past 'bad behavior'
China''s capital says it won''t be inviting Justin Bieber to perform in the country because of his past "bad behavior," although it did concede that the Canadian singer has talent.
Haven't faced nepotism in the industry: Imtiaz, Anushka
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and actress Anushka Sharma today said that they have never faced nepotism in Bollywood.
Wife's Twitter allegedly hacked after Bennington's death
(Eds: Updating LST 2 with fresh details, slug change) Los Angeles, Jul 21 (PTI) Talinda Bennington''s Twitter account was possibly hacked hours after her husband Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington was found dead in his Los Angeles home.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tasha McCauley welcome second baby
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and wife Tasha McCauley have welcomed their second child together, a baby boy.
Have seen too much to fear failure: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
New Delhi: He came to the city of dreams with Rs 2,500 in his pocket and an ambition to make it big in films. But before giving him his due, Mumbai tested Nawazuddin Siddiqui's patience so much so that the actor has now become fear-proof.
Forest Whitaker to star in 'Empire'
Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker has been roped in to feature in a multi-episode arc on "Empire".
Rare 'Wonder Woman' comics up for auction
After creating multiple cinematic milestones at the box office with her origin story, "Wonder Woman" is now giving fans a chance to own three rare comics, featuring her character''s history.
Priyanka Chopra to be guest of honour at TIFF 2017
Priyanka Chopra will be the guest of honour at the Toronto international film festival''s annual soireee on September 6.
Tiger Shroff wants to be part of a biopic on Michael Jackson
Actor Tiger Shroff, who is a self- confessed fan of Michael Jackson, says he would like to play the King of Pop in a film.
You need undying hope to survive in Bollywood: Akshay Oberoi
New Delhi: Making it big in the film industry without a godfather is hard but Akshay Oberoi says he never let go of hope.
'Legion' creator Noah Hawley working on Doctor Doom movie
"Legion" creator Noah Hawley is developing a Doctor Doom movie for Fox.
I always feel I could have made the film better: Motwane
Director Vikramaditya Motwane, who has directed critically-acclaimed films such as "Udaan", "Lootera" and "Trapped", says looking back he always feels he could have made his movies better.
'American Horror Story' season 7 title revealed
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk''s "American Horror Story" season seven is titled "Cult".
Lana del Rey could not sleep due to scary intruders
Singer Lana del Rey said she had a tough time falling asleep when someone had once robbed her cars.
Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington dead at 41
Los Angeles: He tried so hard and got so far but in the end it "did" matter as Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington left the world numb with his sudden demise.

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Ganguly praises Harmanpreet, terms India favourites to win WC
Shaz Challengers and Falcons level at 6 after four matches
Ganguly praises Harmanpreet, terms India favourites to win WC
Punjab CM congratulates Harmanpreet Kaur
UTT alone can't make India TT powerhouse: former coach Engel
Stuart MacGill settles dispute with Cricket Australia
Chandimal to miss first Test against India
Telangana CM hails women cricket team's victory in WC semis
Unemployment: ACA GM in search of Indian investors for players
New Chennaiyin coach looks forward to ISL stint
Amritraj brothers disappointed with Chennai Open shift
Kuldeep stand-out bowler, Rahul makes solid return on day one
Abhay in quarterfinals of World Junior Squash
Unwavering Anand to focus on Chess World Cup
Rahul, Arjun-Shlok enter semis of Russian Grand Prix
I wanted to prove myself, says Harmanpreet
'Harmanpreet bats like Sehwag, aggressive like Kohli'
Kashyap, Sameer, Prannoy reach US Open quarters
Kashyap, Sameer, Prannoy reach US Open quarters
OJ Simpson granted parole, could be freed in October
Newcomers Belgium stun Norway, Dutch down Danes
Karlovic ousted, Aussie qualifier into Newport semis
Major League Soccer to implement video ref system

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Ganguly praises Harmanpreet, terms India favourites to win WC
Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has termed India as favourites against hosts England for the upcoming final of the ICC Women''s World Cup on Sunday.
Shaz Challengers and Falcons level at 6 after four matches
Shaz Challengers and Falcons TTC were level at 6-all after four matches on day 9 of the CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), here today.
Ganguly praises Harmanpreet, terms India favourites to win WC
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has termed India as favourites against hosts England for the upcoming final of the ICC Women''s World Cup on Sunday.
Punjab CM congratulates Harmanpreet Kaur
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today congratulated Moga girl Harmanpreet Kaur for her excellent performance that steered India into the final of the ICC Women''s World Cup in England.
UTT alone can't make India TT powerhouse: former coach Engel
Having a month long international league is a much needed boost for Indian table tennis but it is not enough make the country a force to reckon with, said former India coach Peter Engel.
Stuart MacGill settles dispute with Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia has settled a dispute with former Test spin bowler Stuart MacGill over more than AU 800,000 (USD 635,000) in salary and match payments he claimed he was owed after injury forced his retirement in 2008.
Chandimal to miss first Test against India
Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal will miss the first Test against India next week after being admitted to a hospital with pneumonia and has been replaced by Rangana Herath as captain of the team.
Telangana CM hails women cricket team's victory in WC semis
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today congratulated the Indian women''s cricket team for storming into the final of the ongoing ICC World Cup with a stunning victory against Australia.
Unemployment: ACA GM in search of Indian investors for players
By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Unemployment is hurting the top Australian cricketers due to their revenue sharing dispute with Cricket Australia, prompting them to look for endorsement deals in the lucrative Indian market.
New Chennaiyin coach looks forward to ISL stint
The coach of Chennaiyin FC John Gregory today said that the new Indian Super League (ISL) player regulations of allowing only five foreigners in the starting XI is a positive step.
Amritraj brothers disappointed with Chennai Open shift
Shifting of India''s only ATP event from Chennai to Pune after 21 years has disappointed the Amritraj brothers, Vijay and Anand, who played a key role in bringing the event to the city.
Kuldeep stand-out bowler, Rahul makes solid return on day one
Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja ran through the Sri Lanka Board''s President XI (SLBP) batting before opener KL Rahul made a solid return from injury on the opening day of the two-day warm-up tie, here on Friday.
Abhay in quarterfinals of World Junior Squash
Tauranga (New Zealand), July 21 (PTI) India''s Abhay Singh today made the quarterfinals of the WSF-World Junior Squash Championship being held here.
Unwavering Anand to focus on Chess World Cup
By C Shyam Sundar Chennai, Jul 21 (PTI) "Retirement" and "stopping" are two words Viswanathan Anand hears quite often these days. But despite 2017 not quite turning out to be his year so far, the chess wizard has not given any thought to quitting.
Rahul, Arjun-Shlok enter semis of Russian Grand Prix
Vladivostok: Indian men''s singles player Rahul Yadav Chittaboina and men''s doubles pair of Arjun MR and Ramchandran Shlok advanced to the semifinals of the Russian Open Grand Prix here today.
I wanted to prove myself, says Harmanpreet
Harmanpreet Kaur did not get enough batting time in the run up to her blistering knock in the ICC Women''s World Cup semifinal and the Indian power-hitter said she wanted to prove her worth when the opportunity arrived.
'Harmanpreet bats like Sehwag, aggressive like Kohli'
"She bats like Virender Sehwag and is aggressive like Virat Kohli," said Harmampreet Kaur''s sister Hemjit, summing up the family''s elation at the batter''s hurricane knock that took India to the ICC women''s World Cup final.
Kashyap, Sameer, Prannoy reach US Open quarters
Indian shuttlers P Kashyap, Sameer Verma and H S Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals of the men''s singles'' competition at the USD 120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold here.
Kashyap, Sameer, Prannoy reach US Open quarters
Anaheim: Indian shuttlers P Kashyap, Sameer Verma and H S Prannoy advanced to quarterfinals of the men''s singles'' competition at USD 120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold here.
OJ Simpson granted parole, could be freed in October
Disgraced American football legend O J Simpson, whose 1995 acquittal for double murder polarized the nation, was granted his release from prison after serving nearly nine years behind bars for armed robbery.
Newcomers Belgium stun Norway, Dutch down Danes
Breda (Netherlands), Jul 21 (AFP) Elke Van Gorp and Janice Cayman gave Belgium their first-ever win at the women''s Euros as the Red Flames stunned 2013 runners-up Norway 2-0 in Breda.
Karlovic ousted, Aussie qualifier into Newport semis
Defending champion Ivo Karlovic squandered a match point and 30 aces in losing to Germany''s 131st-ranked Peter Gojowczyk in three tie-breaker sets at the ATP Hall of Fame Open.
Major League Soccer to implement video ref system
Major League Soccer will implement the video assistant referee (VAR) system league-wide in August, making it among the first domestic leagues to use the video review system hailed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the Confederations Cup in June.

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