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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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Asia markets open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and o...

Asia markets open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop ### Asian Equities Climb Amidst Easing Geopolitical Tensions and Declining Oil Costs **Regional markets across the... read more »

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill Th...

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed **Illinois AI Liability Bill Sparks Industry Divide** A contentious proposed piece... read more »

European markets rise on hopes that Iran peace talks ca...

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

European markets rise on hopes that Iran peace talks can resume **European Equities Gain Traction on Diplomatic Optimism** **London, UK – [Insert Date]** –... read more »

Oil falls as IEA predicts demand destruction will sprea...

Oil falls as IEA predicts demand destruction will spread and hopes for fresh Iran talks grow **Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Market Dynamics Intersect as... read more »

China calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz '...

China calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'dangerous and irresponsible' **Beijing Urges De-escalation in Strait of Hormuz, Citing Perilous... 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 »

Narine’s mystery remains unsolved as KKR register...

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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Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar opens APCPDCL corporate offi...

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar opens APCPDCL corporate office in Vijayawada ## Andhra Pradesh Power Distribution Corporation Inaugurates Modern Corporate Headquarters **Vijayawada, Andhra... read more »

BJP, the known unknown in Kerala 2026

BJP, the known unknown in Kerala 2026 **Kerala’s Political Landscape: The BJP’s Precarious Position in the 2026 Electoral Arena** As the... read more »

Assam election 2026 LIVE: 17.87% voter turnout recorded...

Assam election 2026 LIVE: 17.87% voter turnout recorded till 9 a.m. **Assam Assembly Elections: Early Turnout Figures Indicate Keen Public... read more »

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: PM Modi appeals f...

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: PM Modi appeals for greater turnout as Assam, Kerala, Puducherry vote **Voters Head to Polls in Key Assembly Elections as... read more »

Andhra Pradesh liquor scam: High Court grants bail to m...

Andhra Pradesh liquor scam: High Court grants bail to main accused Raj Kesireddy ## Andhra Pradesh High Court Approves Bail for Key Figure in Alleged Rs 3,200... 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 & Metals

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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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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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Livelihood security, affordable housing...

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Livelihood security, affordable housing are major concerns in Royapuram constituency **Royapuram Constituency: Residents Prioritize Economic Security and Urban Renewal Ahead... read more »

Moyes `vows` to `get things right` at Man U despite `shaky PL start`

Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all ob...

Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all obstacles to womens reservation: PM Modi **Government Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s... read more »

PM Modi says 'will get more chances' to push ...

PM Modi says 'will get more chances' to push for women's quota, blames Congress as 'anti-reform party' | LIVE **Parliamentary... read more »

AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body

AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body ### The Algorithmic Pen: Navigating the Inroads of AI in Journalism The relentless pursuit of efficiency is ushering... read more »

Gazing Into Sam Altmans Orb Now Proves Youre Human on T...

Gazing Into Sam Altmans Orb Now Proves Youre Human on Tinder **Biometric Verification Initiative Aims to Enhance Authenticity on Dating Platforms** A new wave... 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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Tone deaf can become musical geniuses too!

Tone deaf can become musical geniuses too!

Washington – Researchers have suggested that a little bit of neural tweaking in adulthood, the part of brain that makes understanding music so tough can be fixed. In the study, researchers gave... read more »

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... read more »

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

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 »

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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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'That's world-class' – Pundits analyse Russo...

'That's world-class' – Pundits analyse Russo's hat-trick vs Tottenham ## Russo’s Striking Masterclass: Pundits Debate Arsenal Star’s Optimal Role **London, UK**... read more »

Tudor leaves Spurs after just 44 days in charge

Tudor leaves Spurs after just 44 days in charge ## Tottenham Hotspur Parts Ways with Interim Head Coach Igor Tudor **London, UK –** Tottenham... read more »

Tudor's five Premier League games as Spurs boss

Tudor's five Premier League games as Spurs boss ## Tudor’s Brief Premier League Stint: A Statistical Review at Tottenham Hotspur The tenure of Igor... read more »

Atkin secures overall World Cup halfpipe title

Atkin secures overall World Cup halfpipe title **Atkin Clinches Maiden Halfpipe World Cup Crown in Swiss Finale** **Laax, Switzerland** – British freestyle... read more »

'Scotland's Hampden warriors return to reserv...

'Scotland's Hampden warriors return to reserved selves' ### Scotland’s World Cup Preparations Hit Snag in Japan Encounter **Edinburgh,... read more »

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Five-year-old girl 'killed by mum and stepdad' buried a...

Five-year-old girl 'killed by mum and stepdad' buried alive in cement-covered grave **Child’s Tragic End Unveiled: Forensic Findings Detail Young Girl’s Burial** A chilling... read more »

Senate Probers: Stevens Didn't Have to Die in Benghazi

US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military ...

US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba ### Senate Rejects Amendment to Restrict Presidential Authority on Cuba... read more »

OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins

OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless... read more »

When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These P...

When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These Pincers ## Beyond the Algorithm: The Tangible Intelligence of Ekas Robotics The rapid advancements in... read more »

West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: Mamata, Abhish...

West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee visit polling booths in Bhabanipur This phase will decide the electoral fate of more than... read more »

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Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with China

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 to the moon, Canadian... read more »

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

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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 and took to... read more »