2016

Washington: Days ahead of his visit to India, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter today said that the defence relationship between the world's two largest democracies has never been as close as it is now. "The US-India defence relationship…
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court order directing cinema halls to play the national anthem before screening to "instill committed patriotism and nationalism" has received mixed reactions from legal experts with a few terming it as "judiciary's…
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Srinagar: A school building was partially damaged in a blaze in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said today. The fire broke out in Government High School at Larnoo in Kokernag area of the district during the night, a police…
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Beijing: At least 32 people have been declared dead after an explosion at a coal mine in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The explosion took place yesterday at Baoma Mining Co Ltd in Yuanbaoshan district in the city of…
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New Delhi: Tasmania-based Women's Legal Service in collaboration with TRS Law Offices (India) has launched a website for women in the country to educate them about their legal rights. The website, www.girlsgottaknow.in, has different heads…
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New Delhi: Demonetisation will lead to a spurt in economic activity, which will in turn push GDP growth to 10 per cent, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said. "Some economists predicted that demonetisation would dampen economic…
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Los Angeles: Indian-origin actor Dev Patel said he is scared to say yes to a big budget film because his last blockbuster movie was critically savaged. The 26-year-old actor was thrust into Hollywood stardom in 2008 after starring in Danny…
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Amritsar: Pakistan Prime Minister's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz today met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during which they discussed ways to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the…
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"All those who are Jan Dhan account holders, you should not return the money that others have put in your accounts”. AGENCY Moradabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he is working on a formula on how to send the corrupt to…
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STATE TIMES NEWS Srinagar: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the unrest in Kashmir cannot be blamed on Pakistan but was a result of "mistakes" made by the government of not engaging with the people of the state. "Do not…
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