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CBI files affidavit in SC on autonomy
The affidavit said that the director should be given the same powers as enjoyed by a Secretary in the Government of India.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to cover 224 constituencies during 'Jan Aashirwad Yatra'
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan's 'Jan Aashirwad Yatra' beginning on July 22, would cover 224 assembly constituencies and travel a distance of 8,000 km, State BJP President Narendra Singh Tomar said in Bhopal on Tuesday.
Playlist: Birthday girl Katrina Kaif's best dance numbers
As Katrina Kaif turns an year older, we pick out our top 10 favourite Katrina songs. Watch, listen, enjoy.
Ex-Microsoft executive, ex-McDonald's CEO join HP board
Hewlett-Packard appointed three big-name directors, including former Microsoft software chief Raymond Ozzie and former McDonald's Chief Executive James Skinner.
Yahoo accepting requests for inactive email IDs
The opportunity to request the identifications began Monday and will extend through August 7.
Sharapova withdraws from Stanford with hip injury
Sharapova has withdrawn from next week's Bank of the West Classic at Stanford because of a left hip injury suffered during Wimbledon.
WB: Two people die in Malda floods
The flood situation in the district, where 11,000 have been affected by the floods, remained unchanged.
Jet Airways to start more flights to enhance connectivity in the south
Private carrier Jet Airways on Monday said it will start daily services between Bengaluru and Vijayawada and two additional daily services to Mangalore, besides one flight to Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) via Kochi six days a week to enhance regional connectivi...
300 terrorists in 'groups of ten' waiting to enter Indian territory: Army
The Corps commander said as per reports, there is no successful infiltration in Jammu region but it is difficult to give a surety.
NHRC directs Kerala govt to pay monetary relief to prison inmate
NHRC has also directed the government to submit compliance report along with proof of payment within six weeks.
'Puppy', 'burqa' won't yield votes for BJP: Nitish Kumar
Decrying the 'puppy' and 'burqa' remarks, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in a veiled attack on Narendra Modi, said use of such language will not yield votes for the BJP, and instead will only pollute the environment.
Neighbour rapes 8-year-old girl; absconding
An 8-year-old girl has been raped allegedly by her neighbour in Vijay Nagar area in Ghaziabad, the police said on Monday. According to the police, on the night of July 13, the girl was sleeping with her parents when Arvind scaled the house's wall and abdu...
Visually impaired student memorises Quran through Braille
Twaha Mahboob, a 21-year-old student of the College of Tahfeelul Quran under Ma'din Academy, took three years to memorise the Quran.
Seven killed, 20 injured as two trucks at Banthara Nagaria outpost
Seven people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured when two trucks collided in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district on Monday, the police said.
Lea Michele grieving boyfriend Cory Monteith's death
'Glee' star Lea Michele has requested for privacy following the sudden death of boyfriend Cory Monteith.
Big B, SRK invited for centenary celebrations in Chennai
The chief ministers of all the four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh - are expected to att