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Snipers, Bombs, Mortars: Philippine Troops Battle Against Islamists
Philippine Troops are fighting against Islamist terrorists to retake Marawi city, where terrorists loyal to Islamic State launched a lightning strike on May 23.
GST Day 1: No Business at North India's Wholesale Hub Sadar Bazaar
Sellers at Sadar Bazaar, North India's largest wholesale market are waiting idly for customers to do their 'bohoni' (first purchase) for the day.
10% Customs Duty on Smartphones, Hike on More Items Likely
The decision came on the day the government rolled out Goods and Services Tax across the country.
Encounter On in Kashmir's Anantnag District; 2 Civilians Killed, 17 Rescued
A woman on Saturday was killed after she was caught in an exchange of fire between security forces and militants during an operation in Anantnag district of Kashmir.
Amarnath Pilgrim From Bengal Dies of Cardiac Arrest
A 72-year-old pilgrim from West Bengal died on Saturday due to cardiac arrest en route for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to three.
Bharti Singh Shuts Down Rumours About Having Any Tension With Kapil Sharma
There were rumours that Bharti had cancelled the shoot of the Sony Entertainment Television show due to some tension between her and the host of the show Kapil Sharma.
In Gujarat, Woman Delivers in Ambulance Surrounded by 12 Lions
Manguben Makwana will never forget the night of June 29. The 32-year-old delivered a baby in the vicinity of the Gir forest in an ambulance after midnight -- but that was not all.
Actress Assault Case: Malayalam Film Fraternity Under Fire, 2 MLAs Face Call to Resign
Effigies of two MLAs were burnt by the Congress workers on Friday in Kollam after a protest march.
China Bans Online Videos Showing Homosexuality, Affairs
China issued new regulations on Friday around online video content, directing streaming platforms to eliminate a range of programs in yet another tightening of controls on the Chinese Internet.
The Big Sick Movie Review: This Film is a Real Gem
Rajeev Masand reviews The Big Sick, a film based on real-life love story of comedian Kumail Nanjiani.
Govt Acts on Farmers' Call, GST on Fertilizers Reduced From 12% to 5%
In a last minute correction before the launch of Goods and Services Tax (GST), the GST Council has decided to reduce tax rate on fertilizers from 12% to 5%. Similarly, GST rate on exclusive parts of tractors has been reduced from 28% to 18%.
We Are Not Against GST, But Present Model is Half-Baked: Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra
West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Friday clarified that Trinamool Congress is not against the Goods and Services Tax (GST) but the the present scheme is half-baked and dangerous.
Reporting Cancer Treatment Side Effects Early Could Help Patients Live Longer
New research has found that reporting side effects from cancer treatment can boost survival by almost six months, longer than most of the latest drugs.
GST Benefits and Implementation Explained in 100 Tweets
To clear these doubts and answer the queries, the government had set up the GST@GoI Twitter handle where people sent in their questions and the government answered.
Aston Martin Reveals One-off Henley Regatta DB11
Aston Martin has revealed a special one-off DB11 car to celebrate its partnership with the annual rowing event Henley Royal Regatta on the Thames river.
New App Helps Mali Skin Doctors Reach Out to Distant Patients
In Mali, where skin conditions are widespread and skin doctors are scarce, physicians have turned to technology to treat patients remotely.