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Indigenous Scorpene Submarine Successfully Test-fires Torpedo: Jaitley
The indigenous Scorpene class submarine has successfully test-fired a torpedo, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday, congratulating the scientists and engineers for it.
Palestinian Inmates in Israeli Jails End Hunger Strike
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Saturday ended a 40-day hunger strike over conditions in Israeli jails, the Israel Prison Service and a Palestinian official said.
Opposition Parties' Attempt to Form Anti-BJP Alliance Opportunistic: Naidu
Only the corrupt, communal and casteist people are upset with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday as he attacked the "opportunistic" coming together of opposition parties.
Why Modi Govt's New Law on Cattle Slaughtering Strains Federal Structure
The Central government’s new notification has imposed a blanket prohibition on the slaughtering of cattle (cows, bulls, buffaloes, camels, heifers) brought from animal markets.
Manchester Arena Attack: Two More Persons Arrested
British police on Saturday made two more arrests in connection with the suicide bombing at a pop concert in Manchester that killed 22 people, bringing the number of suspects in custody to 11.
BlackBerry, Qualcomm Decide on Final Amount to Resolve Royalty Dispute
Qualcomm is expected to pay the final amount on or before May 31, BlackBerry said.
Day After Missing Sonia Meet on Prez Pick, Nitish to Lunch With Modi Today
The lunch-meet coincides with the BJP-led NDA government’s third anniversary in power. According to reports, the leaders will be discussing a united candidate for the upcoming Presidential polls.
Yogi Blames Conspiracies for Law and Order Problems in UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday blamed “conspiracies” for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
Large Part of Network Linked to Manchester Attack Held, Say British Police
British police have "got hold of a large part of the network linked to the suicide bomb attack at a pop concert in Manchester that killed 22 people, the country's counter-terrorism police chief announced on Friday.
The Life And Times of 'Bulletman' KPS Gill in 20 Bullet Points
Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) KPS Gill passed away at 2.30 PM at the Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi at age 82 after a brief illness. Known as the ‘Supercop’ and given various other epithets - Sher-e-Punjab and Shan-e-Punjab, Gill was a man w...
Moderate Drinking May Not Protect Against Heart Disease After All Says New Analysis
Those who indulge in a tipple thinking that is good for the heart might need to think again according to a new review, which reports that the evidence on the health benefits of moderate drinking may be misleading.
Preterm Babies Have a Higher Risk of Heart Failure Later in Childhood
Babies born prematurely are at a higher risk of heart failure during childhood and adolescence according to new European research.
States Where Cow Slaughter is Banned So Far, and States Where it Isn't
On Friday, as the Environment Ministry’s gazette notification banning cattle slaughter and restrictions on the sale of cattle kicked up a controversy, confusion prevailed around the scope of the rules and rights of the state governments.
Designers Should Be In Sync With Global Trends, Says Rocky S
Rocky S says it is important for the Indian fashion industry to evolve.
72 Hours On, Wreckage of Missing Sukhoi-30 Found in Arunachal Forest
The jet had lost radar and radio contact 60km north of Tezpur in Assam. Two pilots were on-board the aircraft.
Miley Cyrus Dedicates Song to Ariana Grande
I want to dedicate this song to my good friend Ariana Grande and everyone who experienced that horrific attack yesterday. Our hearts are with you, Cyrus said.
