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NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing incident, Doordar-shan (DD) TV news anchor referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'Eleven', evidently confusing the visiting foreign dignitary's name with Roman numeral XI, eleven. The said anchor was…
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From Aditi Khanna London/Edinburgh, Sep 19 (PTI) Scottish voters today said a big "No" to independence and decided to stay in the 307-year-old union with England and Wales after a historic referendum that brought out bitter divisions…
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LEH/NEW DELHI: After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops tonight began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said. Chinese troops started retreating into their territory…
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Washington, Sep 17 (PTI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here, a senior Obama administration official today said that the US is not looking for a "transformational initiative" like the civil nuclear deal to dramatically…
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Edinburgh, Sep 18 (AFP) Scotland began voting today on whether to become independent from Britain in a referendum which has electrified the nation, dominating debate in homes and pubs from Edinburgh to the Highlands. While the outcome…
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Singapore, Sep 18 (AFP) Oil prices fell in Asia today following an unexpected surge in US stockpiles and reports that the OPEC oil cartel is unlikely to slash production when it meets in November. US benchmark West Texas…
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United Nations, Sep 17 (PTI) Over 140 heads of state and government, including US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will arrive here next week, with the conflict in Syria and Iraq, Ebola virus outbreak among major…
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Leh/New Delhi: The stand-off in Demchok area of Ladakh continued for the 10th day on Tuesday with Chinese nomads now reported to have erected tents with the help of Chinese Army inside Indian territory to protest against an ongoing…
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Hyderabad, Sep 16 (PTI) Depleted by the absence of some high-profile cricketers, IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will have a tough task at hand when they lorn horns with the formidable Chennai Super Kings in the opening Group A match…
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Kabul, Sep 15 (AFP) Afghanistan's disputed presidential election today inched towards a possible conclusion with a senior government official hailing a "breakthrough" in talks between the two candidates, who both claim to have won…
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