2017

Istanbul: An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a crowded nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people and wounding 40 others in what the province's governor…
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Kinshasa: The government and opposition parties in the DR Congo have clinched a hard-won deal over President Joseph Kabila's fate, ending a political crisis that sparked months of deadly unrest. Under the terms of the deal, Kabila will…
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New Delhi: After continuous electoral debacles in over two years, Rahul Gandhi pitchforked himself to the forefront in the party in a bid to galvanise the rank and file by stepping up his offensive on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a gamble…
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Mumbai: Reports of Priyanka Chopra doing Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film on legendary poet Sahir Ludhianvi are doing the rounds, but the actress says she has not yet signed any Bollywood project. The 34-year-old star, however said she can not…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described as "barbaric" the terror attack in Istanbul and said India stands by Turkey in this time of grief. "Heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Turkey on the tragic loss of…
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New Delhi: It is no mean achievement when Indian economy flexed its muscles in 2016 and briefly nosed ahead of Britain -- its once colonial master. But the honour was fleeting as India quickly fell back to the sixth-largest position, with…
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New Delhi: New Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today said the role of the force is to maintain peace and tranquillity at the border but it will not "shy away from flexing its muscles, if the need be". Eastern Army commander Lt Gen Praveen…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the nation on New Year. He hoped the New Year brings good health and prosperity in everyone's lives. "Greetings on the start of 2017. May this year bring good health, happiness and…
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Agency New Delhi: In a bid to soften the blow of demonetisation effects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday night announced a hosts of sops for rural and urban poor, middle class, women and senior citizens while sending out a tough…
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STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Police Headquarters on Saturday announced DGP medals for 270 personnel from JKP, Army and CPMFs, besides some government employees from civil departments. The medals have been conferred for their commendable…
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