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Pankaj Advani qualifies for Indian Open
Eight-time World Champion Pankaj Advani blanked Briton Matthew Selt 4-0 to qualify for the Indian Open, a premier championship.
New format will make competition more open: Delhi smashers
Jwala Gutta believes the new format in the IBL will make it an exciting tournament, throwing up some interesting results.
All-party delegation to visit Kishtwar with peace message
An all-party delegation will visit violence-hit areas in Jammu region's Kishtwar district with a message of peace and communal harmony, an official spokesman said on Monday.
Varun Gandhi reminds Mamata of BJP's help
"When she threw her resignation in parliament that time BJP was kind enough to support her," said Gandhi.
Rupee falls 39 paise to 61.27, fails to hold initial gains
The rupee fell 39 paise to end at 61.27 against the dollar on heavy demand for the US currency from importers.
New stem cell technique may provide cancer cure
London: Scientists have developed a new stem cell technique which they believe could lead to a quicker treatment for cancer and reduce reliance on chemotherapy.
Need environment police for tackling sand mafia: Sumaira Abdulali
Is it impossible to rein in the sand mafia?
World badminton champion Thai Ratchanok also a 'devoted' kid
Ratchanok upset Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women's singles final to become the youngest winner of the prestigious event.
LoC killings: Nitish again regrets remarks of his two ministers
With two of his ministers served showcause for controversial remarks on the killing of soldiers along LoC, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday once again regretted the episode and said he was personally pained over it. "It is most unfortunate (rem...
Wanted Maoist arrested from Aurangabad, arms seized
A wanted Maoist was arrested from a village in Bihar's Naxal-hit Aurangabad district, a police officer said on Monday. Acting on a tip off, the police raided a hideout in Sonbarsa village and arrested the Maoist, identified as Binda Singh on Sunday evenin...
50-year-old woman strangulated to death for resisting loot
A 50-year-old woman was allegedly killed by unidentified persons in Linepaar area in Firozabad, police said on Monday. Bhoori Devi was strangulated to death by unidentified persons at her residence in Charbagh locality on Sunday, circle officer Rajesh Cha...
BJP seeks discussion on Robert Vadra's land deals in Parliament
This came after IAS officer Ashok Khemka alleged that Robert Vadra falsified documents for several land deals.
Uttarakhand floods: CM didn't try to save me, he should be dismissed, says Ashwini Choubey
Senior BJP leader from Bihar Ashwini Choubey on Sunday attacked the Centre and demanded the dismissal of Uttarkhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna over the "failure" to tackle properly the recent flash floods in the hill states, which led to numerous death...
3 killed, 4 injured as lightning strikes Bikaner's Nokha city
Two women and a teenager were killed while four others critically injured when they were struck by lightning in Nokha city of Bikaner on Sunday, police said. Shiya Devi (25), Badhu Devi (30) and Manoj Kumar (17) died on the spot, police said.
Bolt, Gatlin through to 100 final at World Athletics Championships
Bolt was slow out of the blocks and had to work to chase down Mike Rodgers before winning his semifinal heat in 9.92 seconds.
Tougher challenge at sunny Oak Hill for final round
Only seven players were under par for the day in the early going at Oak Hill Country Club.
