2016

Kochi: In a new twist in the solar scam, the prime accused in the case today accused Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and his cabinet colleague Arayadan Mohammed of accepting bribe, a charge both denied. Deposing before the Justice…
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New Delhi: The Centre today promised to look into the purported confession of a Manipur police commando that he had killed in cold blood an unarmed suspected insurgent in 2009 in an alleged fake encounter that had sparked widespread outrage…
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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet was today "apprised" of an agreement signed between India and Russia for joint implementation of competitive research projects in areas of basic and exploratory sciences. The agreement, signed in May last year,…
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Chennai: In view of delayed farming in parts of Cauvery delta and the 'Mahamaham' festival in Kumbakonam next month, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today directed release of 6000 cusecs of water from Mettur Dam from January 28 to February…
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Shillong: World's top-ranked players Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and a host of renowned shuttle's have been named to represent the country in the upcoming 12th SAG scheduled to be held here, officials said. In a release by Dr Akhilesh Das…
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Mumbai: Actress Asin Thottumkal and husband Rahul Sharma are usually quite private about their personal lives but the businessman took to Twitter to profess his love for his lady love. Rahul tweeted a picture of the couple hugging at their…
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New Delhi: Widening its outreach among Dalits, the government today decided to increase the share capital of National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 1,200 crore for better coverage of…
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Beijing: US Secretary of State John Kerry called today for China to do more to rein in North Korea's nuclear activities and decrease tensions over disputed parts of the South China Sea. Wrapping up an eight-day, around-the-world diplomatic…
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New Delhi: He is yet to start the shooting of his debut Tamil film "Robot 2" with Rajinikanth but actor Akshay Kumar is already in awe of the southern superstar. Akshay, 48, who will be seen in a negative role in the reboot of the 2010…
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Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, received fresh snowfall during the night, while some areas in the plains were lashed by rains, even as the Meteorological department here…
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