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LIVE! Bokaro: 10-yr-old girl raped on panchayat chief's directive
BJP mounts another attack against the beleaguered Gandhi family - 23:02 IST
44 Palestinians killed as Israel bombs Hamas targets in Gaza - 22:59 IST
1 killed, 6 injured in attack at Faizabad court complex - 22:36 IST
BJP slams Congress for questioning Amit Shah's appointment - 22:17 IST
6 things we learnt from Parliament today - 20:39 IST
Zinta gives cops 4 photos of bruised hand to back assault claim - 20:34 IST
Germany's entry into WC final foils Modi-Merkel meet - 20:32 IST
Siesta time! Rahul caught snoozing in Parliament - 19:57 IST
Exclusive Jaitley's wife: 'Don't expect miracles from the Budget' - 19:47 IST
26/11 trial adjourned for the fifth time in three months - 19:36 IST
National Herald case: Sonia calls I-T notice political witch hunt - 19:17 IST
Tandoor case: Judge recuses from hearing Sharma's parole plea - 18:51 IST
SC restrains states from granting remissions to life convicts - 18:13 IST
Shoe-covering machines for foreign tourists visiting Taj Mahal - 17:59 IST
JD-U, RJD, Cong demand BJP leader's ouster over cash controversy - 17:45 IST
Trinamool MP attacks BJP in Lok Sabha - 17:04 IST
Sheila Dikshit uses Governor card to quash criminal case against her - 16:30 IST
37 killed as Israel bombs Gaza, Hamas fires rockets - 16:10 IST
Over 10K foreigners arrested in 2013 for immigration rule violation - 16:08 IST
Spirits high as legal marijuana goes on sale in Washington - 15:35 IST
Lokpal will help CVC function independently: Govt - 15:27 IST
Amit Shah appointed BJP's new president - 15:25 IST
Naqvi gets bail in criminal defamation case - 15:11 IST
Speaker pulls up 'bad MPs' for creating ruckus in Lok Sabha - 14:59 IST
AgustaWestland deal: CBI examines AP Governor Narasimhan - 14:38 IST
Which states avail the most banking facilities in India? - 14:35 IST
World War I centenary: Indian soldiers honoured - 13:52 IST
Main accused in Bengal student murder arrested - 12:59 IST
The secret mission that got Indians out of Iraq - 12:58 IST
NRI booked for posting Goa minister's pic in bikini on FB - 12:57 IST
Blackbuck case: SC notice to Salman Khan - 12:54 IST
Photos: Animals caught in the fury of floods - 12:13 IST
Kharge meets LS Speaker over LoP issue - 11:59 IST
Ghaziabad: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped in moving car - 11:50 IST
WATCH LIVE! Uproar in Parliament yet again - 11:35 IST
Not just pretty faces! Stars who are UN ambassadors - 10:42 IST
Unclaimed bag outside BJP headquarters triggers panic - 10:05 IST
Obama asks Afghan prez candidates to refrain from violence - 09:59 IST
Naroda Patia convict Bajrangi gets 5-day bail for treatment - 03:35 IST
4.9 earthquake jolts parts of Jammu and Kashmir - 01:00 IST

SHAME! This is 13-year-old Chinnu's workplace - 18:39 IST
Do you know who this supermodel is? - 18:39 IST
Bye-bye Orkut; you'll be sorely missed! - 17:11 IST
Road signs: Funny, poetic, wise! Share yours too! - 16:13 IST
India's top 5 bikes under Rs 44,000 - 14:54 IST
5 life lessons from the World Cup - 10:05 IST
Should you buy LG G Pro 2 for Rs 33k? - 08:58 IST
Long-term investing always pays? Stop fooling yourself - 08:47 IST

LIVE! Inflation expected to moderate by end 2014: Survey - Business
FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey - 19:37 IST
Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare - 19:25 IST
Just for laughs: How Budget savvy are Indians? - 19:13 IST
Will Jaitley's Budget make the industry happy? - 18:55 IST
Currency volatility, wage inflation are challenges for IT firms - 18:51 IST
Lowering LPG cap will be viewed positively by the market - 18:31 IST
Stable govt, global economic recovery can help Indian tourism - 18:26 IST
India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year - 18:19 IST
Revive investment to boost growth, jobs: Economic Survey - 18:07 IST
Any sops to assist the struggling Mutual Fund sector are welcome - 17:58 IST
Exempt port projects from MAT: Assocham - 17:50 IST
Current account deficit likely to fall to 2.1% in FY15 - 17:48 IST
Need clarity on UID and related Direct Benefit Transfer - 17:38 IST
17 BEST buildings of 2014 - 17:32 IST
Bullet trains? First change the stinky coaches and stations - 17:27 IST
Do a reality check on free trade pacts, says economic survey - 17:23 IST
Rupee ends largely steady a day ahead of Budget - 17:21 IST
Analysts welcome Rail Budget, but frown at missing details - 17:19 IST
Revealed: The many things Jaitley will do on Budget Day - 17:09 IST
ONGC highest profit-making PSU, BSNL worst performer - 17:03 IST
India's working-age population to rise to 64% by 2021: Survey - 17:03 IST
Why Nitish Kumar feels bullet trains are not feasible in India - 16:36 IST
Markets decline on caution ahead of the Union Budget - 16:11 IST
Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant - 15:16 IST
Growth of non-performing assets is a cause for concern: Survey - 15:12 IST
India lost competitiveness in key markets for stocks, rupee: Govt - 14:37 IST
Petrol or diesel: Which car should you buy? - 14:29 IST
GDP growth pegged at 5.4-5.9%, concerns remain: Survey - 14:21 IST
Apple loses China patent case, separate suit continues - 14:20 IST
Multiple controls hindering trade growth in India: Survey - 14:01 IST
Inflation expected to moderate by end 2014: Survey - 13:51 IST
Highlights of the Economic Survey 2013-14 - 13:43 IST
How India can boost industrial growth - 13:27 IST
Trade deficit improves, falls sharply by 27.8% - 13:22 IST
Need funds for social infra, women empowerment schemes: Jaitley - 13:15 IST
India has the second fastest growing service sector - 13:09 IST
Domestic car sales rise 14.76% in June - 13:02 IST
Corporate America ready to invest billions of dollars in India - 12:57 IST
US trade body seeks relaxation in FDI norms in insurance and defence - 12:35 IST
Jaitley tables pre-Budget Economic Survey in Lok Sabha - 12:26 IST
'Investors will come forward to pick up railway projects' - 12:18 IST
Finally, Railways is on the reforms track - 12:09 IST
Fiscal gap can be controlled through economic expansion: FM - 11:46 IST
Interview with Gowda: 'Railway budget not biased, it's for the common man' - 11:34 IST
5 things IT entrepreneurs expect from the Budget - 11:00 IST
Reduce excise duty on AAC to boost the green building sector - 10:46 IST
Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects - 10:38 IST
Don't panic if markets fall after the Budget - 10:32 IST
Budget should encourage financial savings: CII - 10:24 IST
Onion crisis: Shortages after the best-ever harvest - 10:15 IST
Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India - 10:13 IST
Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy - 10:04 IST
Spicejet offers 10 lakh seats at fares starting Rs 999! - 09:44 IST
India to grow at 5.3% in current fiscal: Ficci - 09:16 IST
Govt eyes 200 mn new bank accounts in a year - 09:07 IST
FDI will be allowed only in railway infrastructure: Gowda - 08:18 IST
What legacy does Raghav Bahl leave behind? - 07:45 IST

LIVE! Vijay hits century, Dhoni slams 50 to lift India on Day 1 - Rediff Sports
Vijay's century frustrates England on Day 1 - 23:42 IST
PHOTOS: Vijay's ton gives India the edge on Day 1 - 23:37 IST
India's 15 best batsmen, bowlers in England - 20:04 IST
PHOTOS: Ojha, Rayudu hit centuries in draw with Australia 'A' - 16:53 IST
'I've to be ready at No.6 as that's a crucial phase of the game' - 00:35 IST

World Cup: Shocked media slams 'Disgraceful' Brazilians - 17:48 IST
Brazil's defence goes missing in embarrassing defeat - 16:26 IST
Ghosts of 1950 return to haunt Brazil - 14:49 IST
Quote Hanger: 'You can't explain the inexplicable' - 14:40 IST
Football World Cup: For heart-broken Brazil fans, the tears just won't stop! - 13:54 IST
World Cup: WAGS, Brazilian fans give Germany heroes welcome - 13:51 IST
World Cup: Tell us, did Brazil wilt under weight of expectations? - 12:47 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Unwell Van Persie doubtful for semis - 12:44 IST
Hottest Sporting Buzz: I didn't watch football, says Tim Howard's girlfriend - 12:25 IST
The death of the yellow jersey - 12:06 IST
World Cup: When Scolari had no face to show for Brazil's 'sorry' effort - 11:03 IST
All eyes on Messi and Robben with Rio in sight - 08:16 IST
German blitzkrieg in Belo Horizonte, hosts Brazil humiliated 7-1 - 03:47 IST
PHOTOS: Germany pump seven past hosts Brazil, make eighth final - 03:25 IST
Klose scores 16th World Cup goal to break all-time record - 02:34 IST

The 20 Most Awaited Movies of 2014 - 17:57 IST
Trailer review: Madness abounds in Deepika's first English film - 17:56 IST
PIX: Aishwarya, Lara Dutta, Farah's ADORABLE daughters - 17:56 IST
Ashok Amritraj: The Madras Mogul - 17:51 IST
'Cinematic works like Bimal Roy's are national treasures' - 17:12 IST
Which BAD film do you totally LOVE? - 16:57 IST
'There are no more hidden tales in Devon Ke Dev' - 16:23 IST
Alia Bhatt: As long as I am in people's minds, the jokes are okay - 15:30 IST
Coming Soon! Filmi KISSES on a screen near you! - 14:06 IST
Football Fever: Shah Rukh, Farhan, Ranveer celebrate Germany win - 10:23 IST
The 5 Best Tamil films of 2014 so far - 09:13 IST
Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens - 08:52 IST

PHOTOS: Vijay's ton gives India the edge on Day 1 - 23:37 IST
6 things we learnt from Parliament today - 20:39 IST
India's 15 best batsmen, bowlers in England - 20:04 IST
Siesta time! Rahul caught snoozing in Parliament - 19:57 IST
Just for laughs: How Budget savvy are Indians? - 19:13 IST
Currency volatility, wage inflation are challenges for IT firms - 18:51 IST
SHAME! This is 13-year-old Chinnu's workplace - 18:39 IST
Do you know who this supermodel is? - 18:39 IST
The 20 Most Awaited Movies of 2014 - 17:57 IST
Trailer review: Madness abounds in Deepika's first English film - 17:56 IST
PIX: Aishwarya, Lara Dutta, Farah's ADORABLE daughters - 17:56 IST
Ashok Amritraj: The Madras Mogul - 17:51 IST
World Cup: Shocked media slams 'Disgraceful' Brazilians - 17:48 IST
17 BEST buildings of 2014 - 17:32 IST
Bullet trains? First change the stinky coaches and stations - 17:27 IST
Bye-bye Orkut; you'll be sorely missed! - 17:11 IST
PHOTOS: Ojha, Rayudu hit centuries in draw with Australia 'A' - 16:53 IST
Why Nitish Kumar feels bullet trains are not feasible in India - 16:36 IST
Brazil's defence goes missing in embarrassing defeat - 16:26 IST
Road signs: Funny, poetic, wise! Share yours too! - 16:13 IST
Spirits high as legal marijuana goes on sale in Washington - 15:35 IST
Alia Bhatt: As long as I am in people's minds, the jokes are okay - 15:30 IST
Amit Shah appointed BJP's new president - 15:25 IST
Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant - 15:16 IST
Speaker pulls up 'bad MPs' for creating ruckus in Lok Sabha - 14:59 IST
India's top 5 bikes under Rs 44,000 - 14:54 IST
Ghosts of 1950 return to haunt Brazil - 14:49 IST
Quote Hanger: 'You can't explain the inexplicable' - 14:40 IST
Petrol or diesel: Which car should you buy? - 14:29 IST
GDP growth pegged at 5.4-5.9%, concerns remain: Survey - 14:21 IST
Coming Soon! Filmi KISSES on a screen near you! - 14:06 IST
Football World Cup: For heart-broken Brazil fans, the tears just won't stop! - 13:54 IST
World Cup: WAGS, Brazilian fans give Germany heroes welcome - 13:51 IST
Highlights of the Economic Survey 2013-14 - 13:43 IST
Need funds for social infra, women empowerment schemes: Jaitley - 13:15 IST
India has the second fastest growing service sector - 13:09 IST
Corporate America ready to invest billions of dollars in India - 12:57 IST
World Cup: Tell us, did Brazil wilt under weight of expectations? - 12:47 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Unwell Van Persie doubtful for semis - 12:44 IST
Jaitley tables pre-Budget Economic Survey in Lok Sabha - 12:26 IST
Hottest Sporting Buzz: I didn't watch football, says Tim Howard's girlfriend - 12:25 IST
Photos: Animals caught in the fury of floods - 12:13 IST
Finally, Railways is on the reforms track - 12:09 IST
Fiscal gap can be controlled through economic expansion: FM - 11:46 IST
Interview with Gowda: 'Railway budget not biased, it's for the common man' - 11:34 IST
World Cup: When Scolari had no face to show for Brazil's 'sorry' effort - 11:03 IST
5 things IT entrepreneurs expect from the Budget - 11:00 IST
Not just pretty faces! Stars who are UN ambassadors - 10:42 IST
Don't panic if markets fall after the Budget - 10:32 IST
Football Fever: Shah Rukh, Farhan, Ranveer celebrate Germany win - 10:23 IST
Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India - 10:13 IST
5 life lessons from the World Cup - 10:05 IST
Reliance in World Cup ticket controversy - 10:04 IST
The 5 Best Tamil films of 2014 so far - 09:13 IST
Govt eyes 200 mn new bank accounts in a year - 09:07 IST
Should you buy LG G Pro 2 for Rs 33k? - 08:58 IST
Long-term investing always pays? Stop fooling yourself - 08:47 IST
FDI will be allowed only in railway infrastructure: Gowda - 08:18 IST
All eyes on Messi and Robben with Rio in sight - 08:16 IST
PHOTOS: Germany pump seven past hosts Brazil, make eighth final - 03:25 IST
'I've to be ready at No.6 as that's a crucial phase of the game' - 00:35 IST

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