2016

Kathmandu: Nepal government will not withdraw the Constitution amendment legislation at any cost and would soon start the process of holding local elections to implement the statute, a top Maoist leader has said. "Regardless of the passage…
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Srinagar: Kashmir witnessed a rare sunny winter day today as overnight rains cleared the skies and pushed the mercury several degrees above the freezing point. The two hour downpour last night ended a prolonged dry weather in the valley.…
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Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to pick Exxon Mobil Corp CEO Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State, according to media reports which said his nomination could face intense scrutiny in the Senate due to the oil…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading a majority government in Lok Sabha is the result of the efforts of BJP veterans Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said. Citing Advani's rare outburst…
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Mumbai: India were all out for 631 in their first innings, taking a 231-run lead against England on day four of the fourth Test here today.Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) India were all out for 631 in their first innings, taking a 231-run lead against…
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Mumbai: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar turns 94 today but he will have a low key birthday celebration in hospital where he is admitted following illness. Kumar, who was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on Tuesday after…
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Mumbai: Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expecting more than 20 per cent growth in Indian tourist arrivals this year. "India has been the number one source market for us…
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Kolkata: India needs to invest more in public healthcare and build a robust health delivery system in all aspects, including infrastructure and human resources,with special focus on rural areas, the WHO today said. "We know that nations…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his 81st birthday, saying the country is proud to have such a President whose wisdom has benefited the nation. "Birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. His…
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STATE TIMES NEWS Srinagar: Days after separatist groups invited tourists to the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday called upon the people of the country to visit the state and enjoy its hospitality, saying…
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