2017

United Nations: Criticising a "frozen" UN Security Council that represents a small minority of the world's population, India said only an "updated" and not "outdated" global institution can be effective in addressing the current challenges…
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Gandhinagar: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today reiterated that the Centre is still aiming to roll out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime from April 1 if all pending issues are sorted out. GST, which is to subsume most of central and…
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Whether you have a history of cancer in your family or you've been diagnosed with the disease, there are certain lifestyle choices, which includes your diet, that can make a huge difference in helping you prevent cancer. "What you eat and…
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Seoul: North Korea now has enough plutonium to make 10 nuclear bombs, South Korea said today, a week after leader Kim Jong-Un said it was close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile. The isolated communist state, which…
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Tokyo: Japan is planning for Emperor Akihito to retire and be replaced by his eldest son on January 1, 2019, reports said today, as the country works on a legal framework for its first abdication in 200 years. Akihito, 83, expressed a…
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New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered words of comfort to his die-hard fans, still coming to terms with his decision to sign off as India captain, with an assurance that he would continue to play the aggressive brand of cricket that…
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Muzaffarnagar: Hyderabad-based All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will kick-start its UP Assembly poll campaign on Friday from Kairana in neighbouring Shamli district here. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi would address an election…
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London: Action star Sylvester Stallone, best known for his portrayal of boxer Rocky Balboa in the 'Rocky' franchise, has invested in a new boxing studio named Rumble. The 70-year-old actor is expected to make an appearance at the launch of…
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Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party faction led by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has declared its candidates for Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections for graduate and teachers' constituency to be held on February 3. While Ramvir Singh…
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Mumbai: The rupee was trading lower by 7 paise at 68.25 against the American currency in early trade today after the dollar gained strength overseas. Forex dealers said increased demand for the US currency from importers and dollar's gains…
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