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WhatsApp users can now check their voice messages before sending them. Here...

The Meta (formerly Facebook) WhatsApp instant messaging app implements a feature that allows users to preview WhatsApp voice messages before sending them. The instant messaging app announced this feature on Tuesday. WhatsApp claims that voice memos “make users closer to friends and... read more »

Infinix Note 11 series launched in India...

Infinix Note 11 series launched in India with MediaTek Helio chipset

Hong Kong smartphone maker Infinix has finally launched the Infinix Note 11 series devices in India after a long wait since the announcement of the smartphone. The entire Note 11 series will include multiple devices, but the company has decided to launch only two smartphone models in India: the... read more »

Oppo’s next-generation mobile tech...

Oppo’s next-generation mobile technology: a pop-up camera that magnif...

Ahead of Oppo’s Inno Day 2021 Event, the smartphone giant has showcased an interesting technology for mobile cameras. Oppo teased a retractable lens technology for smartphones on Twitter without providing much details. Adding more zoom capabilities on a smartphone has always been a key product... read more »

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 unveiled with new ARM...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 unveiled with new ARMv9 CPU cores and new Adreno GPU arc...

Qualcomm has unveiled its next-generation chipset for its flagship Android device, which has been improved across the board. In a sense, this is a complete departure from the previous design, as it transitions to a new ARMv9 instruction set and a new naming scheme. We won’t have to wait long... read more »

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Africa

Obama shakes hands with Cuba’s Raul Castro at Mandela memor...

President Barack Obama has shaken hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. The handshake between the leaders of the two Cold War... read more »

World’s high and mighty join Mandela memoria...

Johannesburg – The memor! ial service to honour former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela got under way Tuesday at... read more »

World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service

Johannesburg – Top world leaders walked into the FNB Stadium here Tuesday joining thousands of people to attend the memorial service of former South... read more »

South Africans brave rain for Mandela memorial service

Johannesburg – Braving heavy rain, thousands of people Tuesday flocked to the FNB stadium in Soweto to attend the memorial service of former president... read more »

Rainbow Nation bids adieu to Mandela with song and danc...

Mandela’s funeral begins with military procession

A memorial service has begun for former South African President Nelson Mandela at an open-air football stadium in Soweto on Tuesday, with rain falling... read more »

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All India

Beheaded Mumbai Woman Had Been Married Just 5 Days, Husband Arres...

Priyanka Gurav, 24, who was living with her in-laws in Worli, went missing on May 5. Her torso was found a day later in a drain in Navi Mumbai, about 50 kms from where she... read more »

Death toll rises: 3 dead as Honda City falls off D...

Seven students were on their way to appear for an exam in Narela in the Honda City car when the accident took place. The police claim the car was... read more »

UP governor Ram Naik blames previous governments for st...

Governor Ram Naik today lauded the Yogi Adityanath dispensation for its “resolve” to transform Uttar Pradesh into a developed state, while indirectly... read more »

elp for Mumbai auto driver with paralysed wife after ph...

A powerful photo of Versova autorickshaw driver Mohammad Saeed, 26, who lets his two-year-old son sleep on his lap while he works, recently went viral,... read more »

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath government declares Satu...

Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Dinesh Sharma after a meeting on Friday decided to declare Saturday as no school bag day. Trying to take load off... read more »

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Rising Tensions Within Netanyahu’s Coalition Amid Growing C...

As Israel stands on high alert for a possible attack from Iran, internal discord within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition has come to the forefront, exposing deep-seated... read more »

Protests Erupt in Bangladesh as Students Demand Re...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – August 10, 2024: In an unprecedented move, hundreds of student protesters gheraoed the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh,... read more »

Tragic Incident in Gaza: Over 100 Killed in Israeli Air...

In a devastating incident today, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people and injuring many others¹². The... read more »

Air India Suspends All Flights to and from Israel Indef...

New Delhi, August 9, 2024 – In a significant development, Air India has announced the indefinite suspension of all flights to and from Israel, citing rising... read more »

Bangladesh Enters New Era as Muhammad Yunus Takes Helm ...

In a historic move, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has been entrusted with leading Bangladesh’s interim government, marking a significant shift... read more »

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Business

Microsoft revealed as company behind controversial data center pr...

Microsoft revealed as company behind controversial data center proposal in Michigan township **Title: Redmond Giant’s Data Center Plan Sparks Water Concerns in West Michigan** Bridgewater... read more »

Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold pr...

Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold profit surge as memory prices skyrocket **Samsung Anticipates Substantial Earnings Growth Fueled by... read more »

Why Trump wants Greenland and what makes it so importan...

Why Trump wants Greenland and what makes it so important for national security **Greenland’s Strategic Significance Drives Renewed Geopolitical... read more »

Asian defense stocks pull back amid mixed regional trad...

Asian defense stocks pull back amid mixed regional trading, geopolitical uncertainty **Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Asian Defense Sector Performance** Asian... read more »

European defense stocks rise as Denmark moves to rearm ...

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

European defense stocks rise as Denmark moves to rearm Greenland **Geopolitical Uncertainty Fuels Defense Sector Gains Amidst Greenland Tensions** European... read more »

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China

China asks Japan to halt provocation

Beijing – China has asked Japan to immediately stop all of its provocative actions over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands. Reacting to a video clip on the Japanese foreign ministry’s... read more »

Chinese reform encouraging, says World Bank chief

Washington – The recent reform measures announced by the Chinese government are encouraging, and the US Federal Reserve needs to exit the... read more »

China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloo...

Beijing – China has been reportedly withholding residence visas for the New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg reporters over the agencies’ investigative... read more »

China rejects Japanese resolution on air defence zone

China slams Japan for slandering its air defence zone in international forum

Beijing – The foreign affairs committee of the National People’s Congress said China’s top legislature firmly oppose a Japanese resolution on... read more »

China bars banks from handling bitcoins

Bitcoin operators shut shops in India amid RBI warning

Bitcoins have suffered a new setback after China barred its banks from handling the virtual currency. The Chinese central bank said on Thursday that bitcoins... read more »

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Cricket

ICC Cricket WC 2015: Pakistan crush UAE by 129 runs

Convincing victory for Pakistan as they crush UAE by 129 runs in a Pool B encounter at Napier, New Zealand. UAE batsmen looked under immense pressure while chasing the imposing total of 339. They... read more »

England not playing with fear: Stuart Broad

Hitting out at former captain Michael Vaughan, who had said England are “playing with fear”, fast bowler Stuart Broad has denied the... read more »

DD can share feed of WC matches with private cable oper...

Public broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) can continue to share live feed of cricket World Cup matches with private cable operators as the Supreme Court on Friday... read more »

World Cup 2015: New Zealand thrashes England by 8 wicke...

Tim Southee took 7-33 in the most destructive spell in New Zealand’s limited-overs history and Brendon McCullum made the fastest 50 in a Cricket World Cup... read more »

World Cup 2015: MS Dhoni seeks Ravi Shastri’s adv...

An overwhelming win over Pakistan may have brought a lot of cheer to the Indiancricket team after an indifferent Australian Summer, but there are a few grey... read more »

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Economy

Large space where land acquisition is possible: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday said there is a large space where land acquisition is possible. “The government has not abdicated its responsibility. There is... read more »

Sensex opens on a positive note; Hindustan Zinc rallies 7%

Sensex gains 371 points, oil and gas stocks rally

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets end! ed Friday’s trade 371.10 points, or 1.79 percent up. The bullish sentiment in... read more »

India Inc should keep abreast of changes in society: SE...

New Delhi – The corporate world cannot ignore social and political ha! ppenings in the larger society because the considerations that govern the rest of... read more »

Sensex gains 173 points during pre-noon trade

Sensex, Nifty surge most in 7 weeks on RBI hopes; rupee gains 0.6%

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets gained 173.01 points or 0.84 percent during the pre-noon trade Friday. The rally was led by IT, oil... read more »

Rupee down 15 paise against dollar

Extending its losses for the fourth straight day, the rupee fell by another 15 paise to 62.29 against the dollar in early trade on Friday on the Interbank... read more »

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Education

IISc Bangalore in talks with UGC over 4-year course

BANGALORE: The Universities Grants Commission (UGC) may have asked the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to discontinue its four-year B.Sc course. But the premier science institute seems... read more »

TN to introduce 163 new courses in Arts, Science c...

As part of her government’s effort to give a boost to the Higher Education sector, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday proposed... read more »

A journalism course for the visually-impaired students

MYSORE – JSS Mahavidyapeetha, has introduced a mass communication and journalism course for visually-impaired students at JSS Polytechnic For The... read more »

NET to be held under CBSE’s watch

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday decided to “outsource” the conduct of the National Eligibility Test (NET) for university-level teaching... read more »

IIMC, SRFTI and FTII to get national tag

NEW DELHI: In a move that is likely to give a boost to international collaborations and funding, three premier institutes — Indian Institute of Mass... read more »

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Entertainment

Do not give up on children: Displaced by violence, a Haitian girl...

Do not give up on children: Displaced by violence, a Haitian girl finds hope at school **Title: Resilience Amidst Turmoil: Haitian Teenager Advocates for Hope in Education** Port-au-Prince, Haiti –... read more »

US actions in Venezuela constitute a dangerous pre...

US actions in Venezuela constitute a dangerous precedent: Guterres **UN Chief Expresses Grave Concerns Over Escalation of Venezuelan Crisis** United... read more »

Security Council: New faces, old tensions as five natio...

Security Council: New faces, old tensions as five nations take their seats **Global Security Landscape Shifts as New Members Join UN Security Council** The... read more »

A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN...

A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN says **Cervical Cancer Claims a Life Every Two Minutes Globally, Underscoring Urgent Need for... read more »

Gaza aid lifelines under strain as winter worsens

Gaza aid lifelines under strain as winter worsens **Gaza Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Winter Exacerbates Existing Vulnerabilities** The Gaza Strip is grappling... read more »

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Europe

Freed Russian tycoon Khodorkovsky will work to release other poli...

Washington – Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has said he will spend the rest of his life working towards the release of other political prisoners in the country. Khodorkovsky,... read more »

Freed Pussy Riot members still gunning for Putin’s head

Pussy Riot member released from prison

A jailed member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who was found guilty of hooliganism after a performance critical of President Vladimir Putin,... read more »

Mikhail Khodorkovsky meets family as free man in German...

Berlin – Russia’s former richest man Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Saturday was reunited with his oldest son and awaited his parents’ arrival in... read more »

Britain to help with Syrian chemical weapons’ des...

London – Britain will help with the destruction of chemical weapons in Syria, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said Friday. In a statement, the... read more »

Former Russian oligarch set for release from jail

Moscow – Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former chief executive officer of the now defunct Russian oil company Yukos, was set to be released from prison... read more »

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Far East

More tsunami advisories issued after strong quake hit off NE Japa...

TOKYO – More tsunami advisories were issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) early Saturday after a 7. 1 magnitude quake hit off Fukushima prefecture in northeastern Japan at around... read more »

Ex-Philippines President Arroyo, 21 others charged...

Manila – Former Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and 21 government officials were charged Thursday with plunder for alleged misuse... read more »

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Featured

Taj Literature Festival in Agra from Dec 12

New Delhi – The second edition of the Taj Literature Fe! stival will be held in Agra Dec 12-14. The three-day extravaganza aims to reach out to the literati of Agra and Kanpur, the organisers... read more »

Traditional festivals bring together people of the...

Shillong/ Kohima – The northeast is home to a number of tribes, each with their unique festivals. Recently, in Nagaland and Meghalaya, people... read more »

IITF 2013 showcases rich traditions, culture of northea...

By Themthingchon YR New Delhi – The ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2013 in New Delhi provides a global platform for craftsmen and... read more »

“Six legged Soldiers”

If injected into the bloodstream Pederin is fatal

I have come across the most amazing book “Six legged Soldiers” by Jeffrey Lockwood. He talks about man’s use of insects as the earliest weapons. The... read more »

Why I am giving up Mandarin classes to learn Elephant

By Nury Vittachi Struggling to learn Man! darin? Unhappy with English? Why not learn a niche language, such as Elephant? Nirmala Topno did, and it made her a... read more »

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Food

This summer, make a cold soup

Considered to be a wholesome meal by itself, chilled gazpachos and cucumber broths are perfect for the sweltering heat Can’t bear the thought of a hot bowl of what used to be your favourite... read more »

Five rules of eating sushi

Here are the rules you should go by – Firstly, you do not use the chopsticks to pass food to another. That is actually said to be like giving... read more »

Grab these fruits before they’re gone!

We have a reason to be happy! The city will see Monsoon, most likely, by mid June. But, with rains knocking on our door, there are few seasonal fruits that... read more »

A European treat in Chandigarh

Adding more sweetness to the foodie landscape of Chandigarh, La Stella, the spanking new bakery in Sector 9, is an authentic European treat. Endeavouring to... read more »

Japanese grilling: First, you must master the binchotan...

The first thing you learn to respect with Japanese-style grilling is the binchotan, a charcoal that produces virtually no flames and no smoke but generates the... read more »

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Football

Venezuela eager for Maradona to coach national team

Venezuelan media on Wednesday welcomed the news that Argentina’s former star footballer Diego Maradona might coach their national team. Maradona announced on Tuesday he was set to discuss the... read more »

Belgium hang on to defeat U.S.

SALVADOR, Brazil — Kevin De Bruyne turned a heroic night for U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard into defeat on Tuesday with an extra-time goal and an... read more »

World Cup: USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard sets World Cup r...

Of all that was said about Tim Howard’s performance against Belgium, “best ever” pretty much sums it up. In his 104th cap, Howard single-handedly kept... read more »

Substitute did the trick for France against Nigeria, fe...

In the round of 16, France overcame resolute Nigeria, whereas, Germany beat Algeria in extra-time. In an exclusive chat with Aditi Tyagi of Zee Media, former... read more »

World Cup 2014: Brazil’s win over Chile and Costa...

Costa Rica’s win over Greece was the 24th time a tie at the finals had been decided on penalties – here we look back at the history of shootouts at... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold, silver extend losses on global cues, sluggish demand

Gold remained under pressure for the second straight day and declined by Rs 100 to Rs 28,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on weak cues from global markets and subdued demand from... read more »

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Gold, silver recover on fresh demand

Gold prices recovered by Rs 25 to Rs 28,475 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on fresh buying by jewellers and retailers amid a firm... read more »

Gold extends gains on safe-haven bids

Gold prices on Friday rose further by Rs. 150 to Rs. 28,500 per ten gram in the national capital, tracking robust international markets as investors took... read more »

High gold imports poop exports party biz

The yellow metal is back to haunt the economy with gold imports in June jumping 65.13 per cent to $ 3.12 billion from $1.88 billion in the same month last... read more »

Gold falls 0.3% on weak global cues

Gold futures fell 0.35% to Rs 28,269 per 10 grams today as speculators locked-in gains amid a weak global trend. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Overcome your iron deficiency with these foods

Experts say that millions of women around the world suffer from iron deficiency, more popularly known as anaemia. This nutritional insufficiency is known to cause fatigue, lethargy and even low work... read more »

6 reasons to run a marathon

A lot of serious and regular runners will swear by the fact that running everyday, be it for a marathon or not, is the most rewarding experience that... read more »

Air pollution harming brains of urban young

Researchers at the University of Montana found that when air particulate matter and their components such as metals are inhaled or swallowed, they pass through... read more »

Exercises that help you battle pain

Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts... read more »

8 healthy foods every woman must eat

While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must include in... read more »

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Investing

Gold Edges Towards 12-Week High on Safe-Haven Demand

Singapore: Gold edged up for a third session out of four to hover near a 12-week peak on Wednesday, bolstered by safe-haven demand as tumbling oil prices and worries over global economic growth hit... read more »

Gold firm ahead of US nonfarm payrolls report

SINGAPORE — Gold rose on Friday ahead of a closely watched US jobs report and the metal was set to post its first weekly gain in four thanks to... read more »

India not planning further curbs on gold imports –...

India is not planning to impose any further curbs on gold imports as the current account deficit is under control, Trade Secretary Rajeev Kher said on... read more »

Gold remains weak on low demand; silver recovers

NEW DELHI: Gold prices fell further by Rs 75 to Rs 27,025 per ten gram at bullion market here today on subdued demand even as the metal strengthened... read more »

PRECIOUS-Gold rises 2 pct as year-end jitters knock sto...

Gold rose 2 percent on Tuesday, while silver jumped more than 4 percent as the dollar weakened and stock markets slid, with concerns over tension between... read more »

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Lifestyle

Access to green and blue boosts quality of life in older adults

Green environments and blue spaces with running or still water are especially beneficial for healthy ageing in older adults, a new study has found. Natural environments are known to promote physical,... read more »

Comic book to unite Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja T...

Urban crime fighting stars Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will come together in a six-part comic book series, this November. DC... read more »

Facebook’s ‘iconic logo’ raises gende...

Facebook now raises the debate of gender equality with its iconic logos- two small silhouettes of a man and a woman. The new logo will be a little different... read more »

Coffee not responsible for obesity, diabetese

Coffee neither increases nor decreases the risk of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study that used genes to... read more »

Cinnamon, peppermint oil- A new answer to chronic wound...

You must have heard that health is wealth and that stands true for all those who suffer from chronic wounds in India. Ending miseries of all, we have a good... read more »

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Middle East

Egypt making slow progress on genital mutilation

MANSHIET EL-IKHWA, Egypt: Raslan Fadl, the first doctor in Egypt to be put on trial for committing female genital mutilation, is still practicing even though a 13-year-old girl died after he... read more »

IS claims beheading of US aid worker, 18 Syrians

BEIRUT: The Islamic State jihadist group on Sunday claimed to have executed Peter Kassig, a US aid worker kidnapped in Syria, as a warning to the... read more »

Islamic State says it plans tIslamic State says it plan...

They have paraded their own flag, formed courts and ministries, issued passports and even license plates. Now, the leaders of the Islamic State, the violent... read more »

Angry Arabs march in north Israel after shooting

KFAR KANA, Israel: Angry Arab-Israeli protesters took to the streets across the country on Sunday and police raised alert levels nationwide amid shock waves... read more »

US-led air strikes hit Qaida branch in Syria: Monitor

BEIRUT: US-led coalition air strikes hit al-Qaida’s Syrian branch overnight, expanding the raids to jihadists outside the Islamic State group for only... read more »

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National

PSLV-C62 Mission Suffers Third-Stage Failure, National Security S...

PSLV-C62 Mission Suffers Third-Stage Failure, National Security Satellite Lost India’s PSLV rocket experienced consecutive failures in May 2025 and January 2026, both attributed to third-stage... read more »

Irans protests seem different this time. Is the re...

Irans protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink? **Title: Escalating Domestic Unrest Poses Renewed Challenges to Iranian... read more »

In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves hero son killed ...

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves hero son killed in U.S. raid **Title: Venezuelan Family Grapples with Loss Following U.S. Operation** In the aftermath... read more »

Hundreds of Iranian protesters feared killed; U.S. cons...

Hundreds of South Africans gather outside Mandela’s home

Hundreds of Iranian protesters feared killed; U.S. considers military strikes **U.S. Weighs Options Amidst Reports of Escalating Unrest in Iran** Washington... read more »

Built on care and connection: How one Somali-British wo...

Babies are born with `built-in body awareness ability`

Built on care and connection: How one Somali-British woman is strengthening diaspora communities **Bridging Cultures: Community Leader Fosters Empowerment... read more »

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North America

U.S. will intervene in South Sudan: Obama

United States has deployed 46 additional military personnel in South Sudan and may take further military action to support the security of its citizens in the violence-wracked country, President... read more »

In State of the Union Address, Obama Vows to Act Alone on the Economy

Obama says not to negotiate over debt ceiling

Washington – US President Barack Obama Friday said that he would not negotiate with his Republican rivals over raising the federal... read more »

US sends special envoy to South Sudan

US Secretary of State John Kerry hopeful of Israel-Palestine deal

Washington – US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced that he has sent a special envoy to South Sudan to help end violence in the country. Kerry... read more »

Obama nominates Senator Max Baucus as ambassador to Chi...

President Barack Obama nominated Senator Max Baucus on Friday as US ambassador to China. “Max Baucus is going to be an outstanding ambassador to China, and... read more »

US action against Indian diplomat: Classic American dou...

Devyani Khobragade gets full diplomatic immunity, on her way to India

By Arun Kumar Washington – Is the US decision to arrest and strip search Indian diplomat Devyani Khobrgade on charges of visa fraud, sparking a major... read more »

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Politics

AAP leaders sits outside Election Commission office, Protesting A...

Aam Aam Party leaders, led by Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, squatted outside the Election Commission office on Friday protesting against the alleged raids at the party’s call... read more »

Law school trashes apex court ruling on 377

Opposition leaders’ plea for tallying of 50 per ce...

The Supreme Court Friday sought the Election Commission’s response on a plea by Opposition leaders seeking counting of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit... read more »

Priyanka Gandhi Thrash Modi In Her First Election Speec...

Lashing out Modi & Amit Shah on there home turf in her first Election speach Priyanka Gandhi says “This country is made on the foundations of love,... read more »

India Elections 2019 : Complete Schedule for Lok Sabha ...

The Indian Lok Sabha elections will be held on April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19, followed by counting of votes on May 23, for... read more »

“We Can Also Abuse, But We Are Hindus”: Arv...

Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Avdhut Wagh Friday abused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after which the Kejriwal reported to Prime Minister Narendra Modi... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Facebook says it’s ‘working’ to resolve outages across WhatsApp, ...

Facebook Inc said on Wednesday an issue with uploading or sending media files on its apps and platforms has been resolved. Earlier in the day, many users globally were not able to send and receive... read more »

Google invests $1 billion to ease housing shortage...

Alphabet Inc’s Google announced on Tuesday it would set aside $750 million in land and $250 million in financing to spur developers in the San... read more »

Systron Micronix Partners with Variti to provide Active...

Systron Micronix and Variti have become strategic partners to protect customers from Bad bot attacks. Variti provides the “Active Bot Protection”... read more »

This might be the best thing about the new Pixel 2.

Google just unveiled a bunch of new products, including at least one device that nobody asked for. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are undeniably the stars of the... read more »

New Ransomware ‘Locky’ Spreading Through Em...

The government has issued an alert for a new computer ransomware called ‘Locky’ which is spreading through a wave of emails with attachments. The... read more »

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South Asia

Musharraf trial: Court wants security tightened

Islamabad – The Islamabad Anti-Terrorist Court Friday granted former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf’s request for exemption from appearing before it in the judges’ detention case, and... read more »

Pakistan president’s warning to Taliban

Islamabad – Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain has warned that other option! s could be used against the Taliban militants if peace... read more »

Bangladesh detains former president Ershad

Dhaka – Bangladesh’s former military dictator and Jatiya Party chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad was detained in Dhaka Thursday night. Ershad was... read more »

War not an option, rival military officials should meet...

Shahbaz visit must revive India-Pakistan peace: daily

New Delhi – Pa! kistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the younger brother of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has said Islamabad would be... read more »

Khaleda Zia asks India to respect majority’s aspi...

Dhaka – Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia has asked India to “respect the aspirations of the majority in Bangladesh” and urged the ruling Awami... read more »

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Sports

McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles **England Cricket Leadership to Remain Intact Amidst Scrutiny** Following a period of intense evaluation, the England and Wales Cricket... read more »

Bethell learnt from NZ mistake to reach century

Bethell learnt from NZ mistake to reach century **Bethell’s Maiden Century Forged in the Crucible of Near Misses** Sydney, Australia – Jacob... read more »

'McQueen attributed dementia to heading ball'

'McQueen attributed dementia to heading ball' **Heading the Ball: McQueen’s Family Suggests Link to Dementia in Inquest Testimony** The inquest... read more »

Hamilton insolvency risk remains, admits new owner

Hamilton insolvency risk remains, admits new owner **Hamilton Academical Navigates Financial Uncertainty Under New Ownership** Hamilton, Scotland – Hamilton... read more »

'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred v...

'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision' **Celtic’s Backroom Exodus Raises Questions About Strategic Direction** Glasgow,... read more »

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Travel

World’s best honeymoon destinations

World’s best honeymoon destinations For some, it’s Paris or Rome. For others it’s the exotic islands of Thailand. The possibilities for the perfect honeymoon are seemingly endless. Here are... read more »

Malaysia’s most idyllic islands

Malaysia is known for its many exotic islands and their stunning beaches, tropical rainforests and diverse cultures. From the diving hotspot Sipadan... read more »

Mihir Garh: the most extraordinary hotel in the world

A testament to the architectural traditions of Rajasthan, the Mihir Garh Fort hotel was built over a period of two years. Over 150 local craftsmen worked on... read more »

Google Has A Grand Plan To Dominate The Travel Industry

Recent partnerships by Google with hotel chains have raised concern among others in the travel industry that the search giant is trying to grab more... read more »

Russian Travel Operators Say Tourism Affected By Ukrain...

Moscow’s interference in Ukraine has caused a sharp drop in foreign tourism to Russia, with scores of travel cancellations for political and security... read more »

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World

Dying man leaves 1m fortune to mystery boyfriend then tragic trut...

Dying man leaves 1m fortune to mystery boyfriend then tragic truth emerges **Online Romance Turns to Heartbreak: Estate Reveals Elaborate Fraud** The complexities of online relationships took a dark... read more »

Husband's grim shopping list after killing wi...

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In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.

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