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London: European benchmark Brent oil briefly sank under USD 50 today for the first time since 2009, but prices later recovered following mixed demand signals in the United States. In morning London deals, Brent North Sea crude for delivery…
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Washington:  US Secretary of State John Kerry during his India visit will discuss President Barack Obama's upcoming trip and aspects of bilateral strategic and economic relationship will high-level Indian officials, his spokesperson said…
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Baghdad: Remains of at least 320 people believed to have been killed by the Islamic State (IS) terrorists were found in five mass graves in Iraq, media reported. Residents of areas on the southern and western edges of Iraqi city of Mosul,…
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Colombo: Sri Lankans began voting today in a tightly fought presidential election, with incumbent Mahinda Rajapakse seeking a record third term in office amid a flurry of defections and criticism over his authoritarian rule. Polls opened…
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United Nations: Senior Indian diplomat Atul Khare has been named by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as the head of the UN department that provides dedicated support to peacekeeping missions around the world, making him one of the highest…
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Hyderabad: The strain of Swine Flu being witnessed currently is not as virulent as it was in 2009 but high risk groups need to be alert, a health official said here today. "In 2009, it was a pandemic virus. It was a new virus (then). We…
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With suspense looming large over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir in the backdrop of fractured mandate, the national television channels kept anchoring special panel discussions entire day on Wednesday about, what they called,…
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SPORTS REPORTER AKHNOOR: Street Warriors and Singh Challenger on Wednesday won their respective league ties to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing Third Christmas Cup Twenty20 Tournament, organised by Singh Cricket Club at Government…
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Dear Editor, The early indications in the draft National Health Policy, 2015, are encouraging. However, it must be noted that universal medical care is not the same as universal health care. Along with health, food, shelter and sanitation…
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Dear Editor, Apropos the World Kabaddi Cup, this is the first Indian rural game played at the world level wherein the participants have come from all continents. Kabaddi has made inroads into the hearts and minds of one and all, even the…
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