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LIVE! Cabinet approves 100 percent FDI in railways
Cabinet clears Juvenile Justice Act amendments - 23:34 IST
Armyman nabbed in Hyderabad for espionage - 23:28 IST
Kamla Beniwal, the Governor who clashed with Modi, sacked - 23:21 IST
Foreign languages optional, Sanskrit not replaced: KVS to HC - 22:03 IST
While Telangana waits, AP to go ahead with engineering college counselling - 20:53 IST
Woman rescued after 67 hrs in China quake, toll nearing 600 - 20:41 IST
Ban on 'vesthi' to become cognisable offence in Tamil Nadu - 19:32 IST
Chenab current drifts BSF jawan, captured by Pakistan - 19:26 IST
PM may visit Siachen glacier later this month - 19:22 IST
Pune landslide toll 153; Rs 5 lakh compensation to victim's kin - 19:17 IST
Many new-born children died during doctors' strike: Govt tells HC - 19:05 IST
Uttar Pradesh tops the list for most riots in India - 18:42 IST
Badaun gang rape accused clear lie-detection test: CBI - 18:28 IST
156 dead in Nepal landslide; search called off - 18:19 IST
Revealed: Government to bear cost of Modi's sandalwood and ghee gifts to Nepal temple - 17:39 IST
Congress is facing a palace coup: Jaitley on Rahul's 'aggression' - 17:39 IST
Rahul dons new avatar, leads Congress charge in Parliament - 17:07 IST
Rahul conveys displeasure to Advani in chance face-to-face - 16:57 IST
Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him - 16:22 IST
Demand in LS for Indo-Bangla border fencing - 16:05 IST
Government to convene all-party meet on UPSC row - 16:04 IST
Rajnath slams Rahul; says govt neither dictatorial, nor communal - 15:59 IST
US govt now fears it has new mole after Snowden: Report - 15:52 IST
Working to set up rape crises centers in every district: Maneka - 15:49 IST
The Indian the government has forgotten - 15:29 IST
Chinese president vows battle of life and death against 'army of corruption' - 15:18 IST
Want to live in India even if Bangladesh allows entry: Taslima Nasreen - 14:59 IST
Sikh rights group seeks info on Obama's decision to invite PM - 14:34 IST
Teaching Gita not against Constitution: Sangh ideologue - 14:30 IST
SC to hear plea on constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Act - 13:26 IST
How TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay put govt on the mat - 13:10 IST
NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter - 12:56 IST
PHOTOS: Balloons, ice creams, siesta amid Israel-Hamas war - 12:49 IST
Army soldier killed in encounter at LoC - 12:12 IST
PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in - 12:03 IST
Cartoonist Pran, creator of iconic Chacha Chaudhury, dies - 12:02 IST
US supports 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza - 11:50 IST
WATCH LIVE: Uproar in Lok Sabha over UP communal violence - 11:30 IST
Karnataka not to interfere in Mysore royals' festivities - 11:28 IST
PHOTOS: 69 years after world's DEADLIEST attack - 10:46 IST
PHOTOS: Panic in Odisha as flood claims 23 lives - 10:19 IST
REWIND: Top moments from the last 48 hours - 09:04 IST
Spotted: Dangerous suitcase on PM Modi's Nepal trip - 08:47 IST
Pune landslide rescue ops enter last phase, toll reaches 151 - 00:50 IST
Afghan soldier guns down US general in Kabul - 00:39 IST

Inspiring story of a poor farmer's son - 19:49 IST
5 money management lessons from Prime Minister Narendra Modi - 19:48 IST
Sridevi is a sight for sore eyes! - 19:48 IST
The doctor who moonlights as a singer - 19:46 IST
How to write an impressive cover letter - 19:45 IST
10 convincing reasons you should start working out. Like now! - 19:44 IST
No four-year undergraduate programme for IISc Bangalore - 16:00 IST
Cute sibling photographs that'll melt your heart - 14:06 IST
IIT-Gandhinagar, Nielsen tie up to benefit students - 12:34 IST
Pran Kumar Sharma: 7 things you must know about his world - 10:00 IST
All about paperless insurance policies - 08:03 IST

Cabinet approves 49% FDI in defence, opens up railways - 22:39 IST
Will Modi's I-Day speech push reforms? - 18:23 IST
Rupee posts biggest single-day fall in 6-1/2 months - 18:13 IST
ITC replaces TCS as India's most admired company - 18:08 IST
Govt plans significant tax breaks for business trusts - 16:57 IST
Syndicate Bank fiasco: A lesson for PSU banks - 16:36 IST
Fiscal deficit of 4.1% an ambitious target, admits Rajan - 16:22 IST
Sensex ends 243 points lower amid global cues - 16:15 IST
Gold gains Rs 110 on festive season demand, global cues - 15:40 IST
2G money laundering case: Order on bail plea deferred to Aug 20 - 15:18 IST
No undue advantage given to Reliance Jio: DoT - 15:17 IST
Investment board clears 14 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,528 crore - 15:06 IST
Key questions you must ask your agent before buying a policy - 14:57 IST
Infy ex-CFOs demand Rs 11,200-crore share buyback - 14:56 IST
No reliable data available on online media - 14:31 IST
RBI to cut down 'pre-emptions' to spur efficiency - 14:25 IST
10 stunning SUVs and crossovers coming SOON to India - 14:13 IST
Reliance Jio to raise $1.5-bn debt abroad - 13:47 IST
Microsoft to set up data centre in India to spur growth - 13:38 IST
EPFO settles 11 lakh claims in July, 43 lakh since April - 13:37 IST
Syndicate Bank case doesn't reflect entire PSB system: Rajan - 13:14 IST
Vasundhara Raje's 'Rajasthan Model' set to be a success - 13:07 IST
CBI officers face probe for letting off Bhushan Steel MD - 12:56 IST
Nokia India head P Balaji resigns - 12:54 IST
Why RBI is right in maintaining status quo - 12:38 IST
EU may ban import of paan - 12:23 IST
RBI's mantra: Save now to spend later - 12:17 IST
Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014 - 12:11 IST
Quiz: Can you identify cars that your neighbours drive? - 11:47 IST
RBI shifts inflation goalpost to Jan 2016 - 11:30 IST
Let's fight the anti-inflation battle once and win: Rajan - 11:25 IST
Infosys founders bet big on start-ups - 10:57 IST
Railways' e-commerce initiative hits a roadblock - 10:38 IST
Subrata Roy starts asset sale talks from Tihar Jail - 10:05 IST
Modi govt lacks courage to bring real change - 09:28 IST
From boom to doom: Dotcoms that went bust - 08:33 IST
Stocks that could be the next big hit - 08:32 IST
Battle heats up for a share of the defence pie - 08:31 IST
Automakers gear up for ethanol-blended petrol - 08:29 IST
Govt likely to table two labour laws in Parliament today - 08:27 IST
5 takeaways from RBI's policy review - 08:25 IST

Dhoni hits back: 'It was physical contact that we reported' - 21:12 IST
Anderson has no need to change aggressive style, says Cook - 20:57 IST
Younis century rescues struggling Pakistan - 19:14 IST
Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes' - 18:25 IST
'At Lord's I got to know what it feels like to win a Test match' - 18:00 IST
Blow for BCCI; ICC won't appeal Anderson-Jadeja decision - 15:53 IST
After 'double blow', Team India must regain focus for 4th Test - 15:13 IST
Boycott slams cricket authorities for allowing sledging to persist - 14:56 IST
When Cook helped Gary get his 'Ballance' right - 12:37 IST
Cricket Buzz: Oldest living Test cricketer turns 103! - 11:50 IST

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar fails to make rapid fire team for Asiad - 18:05 IST
Lampard begins six-month loan spell at Man City - 15:27 IST
Sports Shorts: Hammon is first full-time female asst coach in NBA - 12:37 IST

Rakhi Special: The HOTTEST star siblings? VOTE! - 19:50 IST
The 20 MOST Successful Actor-Director Jodis - 19:49 IST
Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque - 18:03 IST
Ranveer-Deepika to wed? - 17:48 IST
'Thank you Pransaab for a great bachpan' - 17:17 IST
Ravi Dubey: Won't do a film just for the sake of it - 16:32 IST
Om Puri's wonderful journey! - 15:50 IST
If Mugdha Godse was an ORDINARY person - 15:28 IST
How many times have you watched your FAVE film? TELL US! - 15:02 IST
Veteran Marathi actress-filmmaker Smita Talwalkar passes away - 12:19 IST

Dhoni hits back: 'It was physical contact that we reported' - 21:12 IST
Anderson has no need to change aggressive style, says Cook - 20:57 IST
Rakhi Special: The HOTTEST star siblings? VOTE! - 19:50 IST
The 20 MOST Successful Actor-Director Jodis - 19:49 IST
Inspiring story of a poor farmer's son - 19:49 IST
5 money management lessons from Prime Minister Narendra Modi - 19:48 IST
Sridevi is a sight for sore eyes! - 19:48 IST
The doctor who moonlights as a singer - 19:46 IST
How to write an impressive cover letter - 19:45 IST
10 convincing reasons you should start working out. Like now! - 19:44 IST
Uttar Pradesh tops the list for most riots in India - 18:42 IST
Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes' - 18:25 IST
ITC replaces TCS as India's most admired company - 18:08 IST
'At Lord's I got to know what it feels like to win a Test match' - 18:00 IST
'Thank you Pransaab for a great bachpan' - 17:17 IST
Rahul dons new avatar, leads Congress charge in Parliament - 17:07 IST
Ravi Dubey: Won't do a film just for the sake of it - 16:32 IST
No four-year undergraduate programme for IISc Bangalore - 16:00 IST
Lampard begins six-month loan spell at Man City - 15:27 IST
After 'double blow', Team India must regain focus for 4th Test - 15:13 IST
Key questions you must ask your agent before buying a policy - 14:57 IST
Boycott slams cricket authorities for allowing sledging to persist - 14:56 IST
Infy ex-CFOs demand Rs 11,200-crore share buyback - 14:56 IST
No reliable data available on online media - 14:31 IST
10 stunning SUVs and crossovers coming SOON to India - 14:13 IST
Cute sibling photographs that'll melt your heart - 14:06 IST
Vasundhara Raje's 'Rajasthan Model' set to be a success - 13:07 IST
PHOTOS: Balloons, ice creams, siesta amid Israel-Hamas war - 12:49 IST
Sports Shorts: Hammon is first full-time female asst coach in NBA - 12:37 IST
When Cook helped Gary get his 'Ballance' right - 12:37 IST
IIT-Gandhinagar, Nielsen tie up to benefit students - 12:34 IST
PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in - 12:03 IST
Cricket Buzz: Oldest living Test cricketer turns 103! - 11:50 IST
Quiz: Can you identify cars that your neighbours drive? - 11:47 IST
RBI shifts inflation goalpost to Jan 2016 - 11:30 IST
Let's fight the anti-inflation battle once and win: Rajan - 11:25 IST
Infosys founders bet big on start-ups - 10:57 IST
PHOTOS: 69 years after world's DEADLIEST attack - 10:46 IST
Railways' e-commerce initiative hits a roadblock - 10:38 IST
PHOTOS: Panic in Odisha as flood claims 23 lives - 10:19 IST
Subrata Roy starts asset sale talks from Tihar Jail - 10:05 IST
Pran Kumar Sharma: 7 things you must know about his world - 10:00 IST
Modi govt lacks courage to bring real change - 09:28 IST
REWIND: Top moments from the last 48 hours - 09:04 IST
Spotted: Dangerous suitcase on PM Modi's Nepal trip - 08:47 IST
From boom to doom: Dotcoms that went bust - 08:33 IST
Stocks that could be the next big hit - 08:32 IST
Battle heats up for a share of the defence pie - 08:31 IST
Automakers gear up for ethanol-blended petrol - 08:29 IST
5 takeaways from RBI's policy review - 08:25 IST
All about paperless insurance policies - 08:03 IST
Afghan soldier guns down US general in Kabul - 00:39 IST

B S Prakash: The tizzy caused by Modi's proposed gift!
Kanak Mani Dixit: Nepal: Spies out! Netas in
N Sathiya Moorthy: Tamil mood simmers yet again thanks to Lanka
A K Bhattacharya: Why mainstream media is feeling disempowered under Modi
Mohan Guruswamy: Will Modi's I-Day speech push reforms?
BS Bureau: Why RBI is right in maintaining status quo