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Government announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia

New Delhi –  Government today announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia, for social sectors, and software tools to develop internet-based content in local languages. “Vikaspedia is part of democratisation of information. Earlier, for some information people had to... read more »

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Smartphone sales growth expected to slow...

Smartphone sales growth expected to slow in 2014: Gartner

Growth in global smartphone revenue is expected to slow this year as cheaper devices hit the market and weigh on average selling prices, research firm Gartner said on Thursday. With demand in mature markets such as North America and Europe easing, top smartphone makers Samsung and Apple are... read more »

HTC to launch cheaper smartphones to ret...

HTC to launch cheaper smartphones to return to profit

Smarting from growing losses, Taiwanese phone maker HTC Corp says it will expand its range of cheaper products as it fixes off-target marketing for its premium smartphones. The company that has long prided itself as a purveyor of upscale, feature-loaded products says it needs to sell more mid-tier... read more »

Apple wins appeal in Google’s Motorola iPhone patent case
Apple buys back $14 billion in stock : T...

Apple buys back $14 billion in stock : Tim Cook

Apple has repurchased $14 billion worth of its stock in the last two weeks after disappointing first-quarter results, the Wall Street Journal reported quoting chief executive Tim Cook. Cook told the paper in an interview that Apple was “surprised” by the 8% decline in its shares on... read more »

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Pakistan charity boss Abdul Sattar Edhi ‘heartbroken’...

Abdul Sattar Edhi, 86, was asleep when a gang of armed men raided the Karachi slum building that serves as his residence and charity headquarters. They made off with gold, silver and cash worth... read more »

Turkey facilitating transfer of Iraqi Kurdish figh...

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday that Turkey was facilitating the passage of Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga fighters to Kobani to aid... read more »

Islamic State: Syria rebels warn of backlash over US ai...

Syrian rebel fighters backed by the West have told the BBC that the US-led coalition faces a backlash in their country over its bombing campaign against... read more »

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice along LoC, Internatio...

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice by firing on forward posts along the LoC and International Border in Poonch and Jammu districts, drawing... read more »

Saudi sentences iconic Shia cleric to death

DUBAI: A well-known Shia cleric was sentenced to death Wednesday by a court in Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed unrest from his supporters in the... read more »

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Trump says a lot closer to Ukraine peace deal after Zelenskyy mee...

Trump says a lot closer to Ukraine peace deal after Zelenskyy meeting, though thorny issues remain **Trump Hosts Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago Amidst Ongoing Peace Efforts** West Palm Beach, FL – Former... read more »

China’s Third Plenum promises `decisive role` for markets in economy

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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed in final week of 2025 **Asia-Pacific Markets Navigate Cautious Trading as Year-End Nears** Trading floors across the... read more »

South Korean retail giant Coupang to compensate $1.1 bi...

South Korea and US

South Korean retail giant Coupang to compensate $1.1 billion to affected users over data breach ## Coupang Announces ₩1.1 Trillion Compensation Package... read more »

Play on or game over? A look back at 2025 for the video...

Play on or game over? A look back at 2025 for the video game industry ## Video Games Redefine Entertainment Landscape in Landmark 2025 The year 2025 has proven... read more »

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Can't forget this day: B'town on Dec 16 gang rape

Forget Gen Z and Millennials the over-50s Silver Spenders are powering investment opportunities, including these stocks ## The Untapped Powerhouse: How Silver... read more »

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Atapattu takes over as Sri Lanka head coach

The executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has “unanimously approved and appointed” Atapattu with immediate effect, the SLC said in a statement without revealing terms and tenure... read more »

I want to be KKR’s finisher: Suryakumar Yada...

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on a roll. They last lost a T20 match to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the league phase of the Indian Premier League... read more »

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New Delhi: Over the years, we have seen the best of spinners being decoded by teams, players with the help of advanced technology. Sunil Narine is not new to... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar’s little master rings alarm bell...

Mumbai: Sachin Tedulkar’s 15-year-old son Arjun Tendulkar fired first salvo when he hit a ton to help his team reach semi final of Dhirubhai Ambani... read more »

Kohli seeks Tendulkar’s help after form slump

New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s decision to seek tips from Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai is just a brief part of his overall training programme leading to the 2015... read more »

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Officials warn residents may need to evacuate major city amid esc...

Officials warn residents may need to evacuate major city amid escalating crisis: 'Unprecedented in modern times' ## City on Alert: Evacuation Contingency Plans Activated as Crisis... read more »

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow ## Moscow Mourns Loss of Two Officers in Apparent Bombing **Moscow, Russia** – The Russian... read more »

Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives ...

Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide cheap highs emerges

Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives and property before Christmas ## California Braces for Intense Atmospheric River, Flood Threat... read more »

This Leading Endocrinologist Has Been Prescribing GLP-1...

This Leading Endocrinologist Has Been Prescribing GLP-1s Since 2010. Heres What She Says About Their Future ## Early Adopter Sees Continued Promise, Nuances in... read more »

Federal judge says Trump administration must restore di...

Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states ## Court Orders Restoration of Disaster Relief Funds, Citing Political... read more »

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Man U's Van Persie ruled out of action for one month after injury

Van Persie hints `happy` to stay at Man U, continue Rooney partne...

London – Robin van Persie has hinted he’s happy to stay at Manchester United by talking up his partnership with Wayne Rooney, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, the Dutchman,... read more »

Moyes asks for `more consistency` from Man U after 3-0 win over Aston Villa

Moyes admits Man U `not doing anything well enough...

London – David Moyes has admitted Manchester United have problems in every part of the pitch and have lost their famed fighting spirit,... read more »

Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d’O...

Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

Johannesburg – Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo were on Monday shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to... read more »

Evans blames Man U’s `lack of confidence` for `cr...

Evans blames Man U's `lack of confidence` for `crisis situation` in PL

London – Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has admitted that the lack of confidence within the squad is stifling the club’s attacking players,... read more »

Moyes insists Man U won’t `panic buy` in January ...

Moyes denies Keane's claim about Fergie still trying to `run` Man U

London – Manchester United manager David Moyes has insisted that he will not plunge into the transfer market next month despite the club’s title... read more »

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Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gram

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices climbed in the national capital on Saturday on frantic buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators for the approaching Diwali festival amid firm global cues. Gold prices... read more »

Gold prices gaining by Rs 480 to Rs 32,410 per ten gram

Gold prices gaining by Rs 480 to Rs 32,410 per ten...

New Delhi – Amid rising domestic demand and a firming global trend, gold prices today regained Rs 32,000 per ten gram level after seven weeks... read more »

Gold prices slipped in futures trade

Gold prices slipped in futures trade

Gold prices failed to extend yesterday’s gains in futures trade Wednesday as market participants remained cautious amid a weakening trend overseas. At... read more »

Gold prices fell by Rs. 265 to Rs. 31,625 per ten grams

Gold prices fell by Rs. 265 to Rs. 31,625 per ten grams

Snapping its two-day rally, gold prices fell by Rs. 265 to Rs. 31,625 per ten grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to slacked demand at prevailing... read more »

Gold prices gain by Rs 240 to Rs 31,890 per ten gram

Gold prices gain by Rs 240 to Rs 31,890 per ten gram

New Delhi: Gold prices rose further by Rs 240 to Rs 31,890 per ten gram in the national capital Monday on sustained buying by stockists for the festival and... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age revealed

Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age revealed

London – Experts have jotted down five golden rules for a healthy lifestyle which according to them are a key to staying healthy and fit during old age. The experts have revealed that not... read more »

Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect

Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect

New York – Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke. Now there is some... read more »

Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D

Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D

Toronto – Next time you go out in the sun to get some Vitamin D, think about mushrooms. Why mushrooms? Well, this is what is going to be your best source... read more »

Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study

Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study

New York – For people suffering from multiple sclerosis – that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide – a cure may lie in an... read more »

Benefits of honey for skincare in winters

Benefits of honey for skincare in winters

New Delhi – Honey has been hailed as a moisturizer and antiseptic for skin as it is a natural antibacterial, making it great for acne treatment and... read more »

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Gold-hungry traders tap NRIs to cater to humongous demand

Gold rebounded by Rs 255 to Rs 30,755 per ten grams

Snapping its two-day losing streak, gold rebounded by Rs 255 to Rs 30,755 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on low level buying by stockists and retailers for the ongoing marriage... read more »

Gold futures rebound from two-month low, Rs. 28,770 per 10 gram

Gold priceslost by Rs 285 to Rs 30,500 per ten gra...

Extending losses for the second straight day, gold prices on Saturday lost another Rs 285 to Rs 30,500 per ten gram in the national capital on... read more »

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram in the national capital on Friday on reduced offtake by stockists at existing higher levels amid a weak... read more »

Gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram

Gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram

Snapping two days of losses, gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on emergence of buying by stockists at... read more »

Gold price hits fresh 5-month low on tapering fears

Gold prices rebounded by Rs. 210 to Rs. 30,180 per 10 grams

Singapore: Gold hit a fresh 5-month low on Wednesday as investors awaited more U.S. economic data due later this week to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve... read more »

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We will make Delhi graft-free, says Harsh Vardhan

India’s first mental health policy being developed: Ministe...

Agra: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday said that the government is in the process of developing India’s first mental health policy to curb the country’s mental illness... read more »

Recipe: Red pepper tart

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes 2 red peppers 1 sprig thyme (or ½ tsp dry... read more »

Super benefits of ginger you did not know

Ginger is one condiment which not just spices up your food and gives it the punch; it also comes with a lot of health and beauty benefits. Here are some of... read more »

Wearing dentures during sleep doubles pneumonia risk

London: The elderly who forget to take their dentures out before going to sleep not only put their oral health in danger but also double the risk of... read more »

Recipe: Methi Pulao

It’s a mouth-watering dish, to say the least. There are very few who don’t like methi pulao, it is good for your health and pretty easy to... read more »

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Blast targets bus in Cairo, 5 injured.

Blast targets bus in Cairo, 5 injured.

Five people were injured, one in a critical condition, when a bomb was hurled at a public bus in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, two days after 14 were killed in an attack on a police station in Nile... read more »

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing

Cairo – At least 44 people, including six children, were killed and dozens wounded in an aerial bombardment by the Syrian regime in Aleppo... read more »

UN chief hails peaceful presidential election in Madaga...

UN chief hails peaceful presidential election in Madagascar

United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon haswelcomed the peaceful holding of Madagascar presidential election and called on all parties in the... read more »

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need... read more »

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

The Israeli army has said it fired across the Lebanese border in retaliation after accusing Lebanese troops of gunning down one of its soldiers as he drove... read more »

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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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Manmohan Singh backs Sonia Gandhi, says no files were sent to 10 ...

New Delhi: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday came out in defence of Sonia Gandhi, after former union minister Natwar Singh made a series of “disclosures” on the Congress... read more »

Mayawati and Mulayam should come together to defea...

Patna, July 30: RJD chief Lalu Prasad is determined to spoil BJP’s party – In an interview to Economic Times, Lalu said... read more »

Former CJI was Adamant on Elevating Corrupt Judge: Katj...

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju Monday again complained of interferences in the appointment of judges, saying former chief justice of... read more »

A New Team for Amit Shah: BJP, RSS Leaders Discuss Name...

New Delhi: Amit Shah is firmly in the driving seat as BJP president. Now for a team for him. Mr Shah is at former party president Nitin Gadkari’s home in... read more »

Railway Minister Gowda to seek Bihar CM’s help fo...

Railways Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said here on Wednesday that he will be contacting Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to seek more help in the... read more »

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Now, tent that doubles as solar charger

Now, tent that doubles as solar charger

Wellington – A company has brought out a new tent that has a solar charger. Eddie Bauer’s Katabatic tent has a Goal Zero solar charger up top, a triangular piece which folds with the tent for... read more »

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in ...

Tokyo – A new drug to treat alcoholism has enhanced the chances of hard-drinking Japanese addicts quitting alcohol, it has been revealed. While... read more »

Cell that worsens rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Cell that worsens rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Tokyo – A team of researchers from Japan have identified a new immune cell that intensifies rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory... read more »

Mars Express flybys `within touching distance` of Red P...

Mars Express flybys `within touching distance` of Red Planet’s moon

London – Mars Express made its closest fly-by yet of Red Planet’s moon, Phobos, skimming past at only 45 km above its surface, on Dec. 29. However, the... read more »

Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with Ch...

Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with China

Toronto – Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is calling for cooperation with China in space and wants it to be part of any international effort to return... read more »

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45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

Kabul – Forty-five militants surrendered Sunday in Baghlan province, seeking to resume normal life, in Afghanistan, an official said. “A 45-member group of militants who were involved in... read more »

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is... read more »

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Male – Former president Mohammed Nasheed, the front-runner in the long-drawn-out presidential race in the Maldives, has asked incumbent President... read more »

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is not... read more »

Maldives Supreme Court postpones run-off in presidentia...

Maldives SC puts off presidential poll run-off

Male – Maldives Supreme Court early Sunday blocked a second round run-off to elect a new president and postponed the re-vote to Nov 16 amid deep... read more »

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Forest to rename stand in honour of Robertson

Forest to rename stand in honour of Robertson ## Nottingham Forest to Commemorate John Robertson’s Legacy with City Ground Stand Renaming Nottingham Forest Football Club is set to permanently... read more »

Players can only leave if replacements come in ...

Players can only leave if replacements come in – Amorim ## Manchester United Manager Amorim Emphasizes Squad Stability Amidst Transfer... read more »

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe ## Newcastle United’s Ambitious Infrastructure Projects Face Uncertain Future Newcastle United’s... read more »

Head drags on as Atkinson takes early wicket

Head drags on as Atkinson takes early wicket ## Atkinson Strikes Early Blow for England in Melbourne Ashes Test **Melbourne, Australia** – England’s... read more »

'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban...

'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban' ## Finn Reflects on Peaks and Valleys of England Career Former England fast bowler Steven Finn... read more »

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Cruel mum who sexually assaulted daughter, 4, and let brother rap...

Cruel mum who sexually assaulted daughter, 4, and let brother rape child jailed A mum who sexually assaulted her daughter and allowed her brother to rape the young child has been jailed for 15 years... read more »

Gazas Rafah crossing to reopen when final Israeli ...

Gazas Rafah crossing to reopen when final Israeli body is returned ### Rafah Crossing Reopening Contingent on Return of Last Israeli Captive’s... read more »

Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of cease...

Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations **Tensions Simmer as Syrian Forces and SDF Trade Accusations Amidst Extended... read more »

Protests in Paris over death of migrant worker in polic...

Protests in Paris over death of migrant worker in police custody **Paris Gripped by Demonstrations Following Death of Migrant in Police Custody** **Paris,... read more »

Israels genocide wiped out over 2,700 families in Gaza

South Korea and US

Israels genocide wiped out over 2,700 families in Gaza ### Gaza Families Face Devastating Loss Amidst Escalating Conflict **GAZA CITY –** The ongoing... read more »

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Acupuncture boon for breast cancer patients

Acupuncture boon for breast cancer patients

New York – There’s good news for breast cancer patients suffering from side-effects of estrogen-lowering cancer drugs. Scientists have now found that acupuncture is effective in... read more »

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers

Washington – Snapchat has reportedly downplayed the security issue with its service, as reported by Gibson security experts, that exposed users’ phone numbers based on their... read more »

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`

London – A farmer has found that hens lay more eggs when they listen to opera music. Steve Ledsham played classical tracks and was shocked to find that a group of chickens laid almost... read more »

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday

London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler was born on 27 December 1771... read more »

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

Washington – A bio-printing company based in San Diego is expecting to unveil the world’s first printed organ – a human liver – by next year. The major stumbling block in creating... read more »