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Hiroshima: Group of Seven foreign ministers today pledged support for the US-led coalition to "intensify and accelerate" its fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. "Terrorism is an urgent global security threat that…
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Islamabad: The death toll from the powerful quake that jolted many parts of Pakistan has risen to six, authorities said today. The epicentre of yesterday's quake that lasted 10-15 seconds was in the border region of Afghanistan and…
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Singapore: Six summers ago, Saina Nehwal had stood at the podium here with the gold medal dangling around her neck and the Indian ace will hope to relive those moments by clinching the title once again when the Singapore Super Series begins…
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Mumbai: Actor Tiger Shroff says his father Jackie Shroff, who has enjoyed the adulation of his fans for years, is always tensed about how the audience will accept him. "My father is always tensed and scared on how the audience will…
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New Delhi: Stringent punishment should be imposed on professional drivers who drive commercial vehicles as they seem to be irresponsible and pose a serious threat to life, a Delhi court has observed in a case of drunken driving. The court…
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Mumbai: Launching a scathing attack on Shiv Sena-BJP ruled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), NCP leader Kiran Pawaskar today demanded that the civic body be booked for "culpable homicide" in connection with the recent fires at the…
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New Delhi: Gold traders, jewellers and artisans continued their indefinite strike for yet another day today, in protest against the proposed one per cent excise duty on non-silver jewellery. Most jewellery shops and establishments in the…
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Thiruvananthapuram: Congress in Kerala feels it has won the first round of the May 16 Assembly polls with CPI(M) being "forced" to accept its liquor policy as it fears a "backlash". With CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury stating…
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Mumbai: Star India batsman Virat Kohli has joined the recently-announced Premier Futsal football league as its brand ambassador. Premier Futsal was launched amid much fanfare last week and Kohli, who has been the face of Indian Cricket…
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New Delhi: The Centre today nudged states to enhance capital expenditure and invest more in rural areas and infrastructure. "States are requested to align their focus to the thrust provided in the Union Budget to promote investment and…
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