2016

Srinagar: An encounter broke out today between security forces and militants in north Kashmir's Kupwara district. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Drugmulla village of Kupwara, a joint team of police and…
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Srinagar: Authorities today imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar ahead of a rally by Hurriyat Conference. Restrictions were imposed in seven police station areas of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure to…
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Udhampur: A woman was today seriously injured in an attack by a leopard in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. Reeta Devi was attacked by a leopard at Panchond village in Latti tehsil of the district this morning. She has suffered…
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New Delhi: With a pass percentage of 88.58 per cent, girls once again outperformed boys in the CBSE Class XII Board examination, the results of which were declared today. Boys recorded a pass percentage of 78.85 per cent. Region-wise,…
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Cairo: Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board, according to new details emerging shortly after human remains, luggage and seats…
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Washington: Researchers have identified a new culprit, in the form of fragmentation of elastic fibers within the arterial wall, that could lead to heart diseases, a finding that may change the scope of cardiovascular disease detection and…
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Cannes: Singer Katy Perry posted an adorable picture on Instagram with boyfriend Orlando Bloom. The 31-year-old "Dark Horse" singer posted the first photo of the pair, after they attended the star-studded amfAR Cannes Cinema Against AIDS…
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Paris: Serena Williams will have a third go at winning a 22nd Grand Slam singles title at the French Open, which would draw her level with Steffi Graf as the most successful female player in the Open era. But to do so, the 34-year-old…
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Tehran: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Iran, Indian refiners have made first euro payments in four years to clear a part of the USD 6.4-billion in past oil dues. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has…
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New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was today remembered on his 25th death anniversary, with several leaders paying homage at his memorial here. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, the late leader's wife and…
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