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LIVE! Varun Gandhi faces protest in his constituency
Yashwant to rethink on party's request to come out of jail - 23:49 IST
Obama rules out sending US troops 'back into combat' in Iraq - 23:44 IST
Haryana CM unlikely to be removed: Sources - 23:01 IST
Maha assembly passes bill to ban dance performances in hotels - 21:58 IST
Incident of rapes less in West Bengal: Mamata - 21:50 IST
IB report on NGOs comes under attack from activists - 19:20 IST
Modi visit to Bhutan to display 'special token of friendship' - 19:05 IST
Army chief Gen Bikram Singh meets his predecessor V K Singh - 18:38 IST
Maha govt to take call on Maratha quota next week - 18:22 IST
Goa MLAs World Cup party pooped, to pay for trip - 18:14 IST
U'khand to get MI-17 cargo chopper for reconstruction work - 17:42 IST
Bihar man battles for after his fingers are chopped off - 17:18 IST
JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post - 16:58 IST
Army chief briefs PM on security situation - 16:56 IST
Modi's pics in 'negative faces' list: College principal held - 16:17 IST
Freed US prisoner of war Bowe Bergdahl returns home - 15:59 IST
TMC condemns CBI search at party MP's Delhi residence - 15:28 IST
Notices to be sent to 105 NGOs for diverting funds - 15:23 IST
Meet the professor who wants to end power cuts in India - 15:01 IST
PHOTOS: High tide causes water-logging in parts of Mumbai - 14:53 IST
Modi writes to Sharif on charting a new course in relations - 14:46 IST
Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered - 14:06 IST
LTC scam: CBI registers cases against 6 present, former RS MPs - 14:01 IST
3,000 flat owners in Gurgaon living without basic amenities - 13:27 IST
What are Indian Mujahideen operatives doing in Afghanistan? - 13:15 IST
Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire - 11:39 IST
10 most INTERESTING photos of the week - 11:04 IST
Rebels vow to take over Baghdad; US considers 'all options' - 09:01 IST
Haryana Congress leaders want Hooda to quit - 01:32 IST
Jairam says Greenpeace funded domestically - 01:18 IST
RSS not BJP's remote control, says Bhagwat - 01:11 IST
Rajasthan isn't far behind UP in rising rape cases - 00:33 IST

All-India IAS topper's fairytale story - 22:20 IST
Most admired Dads: SRK beats Tendulkar, Big B - 22:19 IST
Kirsten Dunst goes topless and more fashion news - 22:19 IST
10 reasons why you should quit smoking right now! - 18:39 IST
This champ wants to create revolutionary medical solutions - 16:34 IST
IN PICS: The all-new 2014 Hero Karizma bikes - 14:45 IST
10 from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC 2014 - 13:41 IST
Love and money: These myths can hurt your marriage - 12:01 IST
How to get into London Business School - 10:23 IST

Friday the 13th hits stocks, rupee once again; gold shines - 19:39 IST
India's forex reserves rise to $312.5 billion - 18:46 IST
Walmart to roll out B2B e-com; studying FDI in multi-brand - 18:27 IST
BSE: Top losers and gainers - 18:18 IST
El Nino to keep inflation elevated, delay rate cuts - 17:51 IST
'Certain norms need to change to attract foreign investors' - 17:51 IST
Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry meets Modi - 17:31 IST
Budget session likely in second week of July - 17:30 IST
Key issues Sikka will have to tackle at Infosys - 17:18 IST
India to be top destination for wellness tourism by 2019: Study - 17:08 IST
Mumbai Metro turns out to be a big hit - 17:06 IST
Lupin launches generic Ciprofloxacin in US market - 16:57 IST
Gold glitters on strong global cues; silver trades higher - 16:49 IST
NSEL writes to 6 chief ministers to recover defaulters' dues - 16:33 IST
Old, disabled retirees should get pension at doorstep: Govt - 15:44 IST
The BIGGEST and the most POWERFUL companies in India - 15:35 IST
Will not hike price for domestic LPG cylinders: Petrol Min - 15:26 IST
Author of book on Sahara hopes to probe the group further - 15:15 IST
Murthy's best gift to Infosys: Vishal Sikka - 14:46 IST
Why investors are shying away from FMCG stocks - 14:39 IST
Why Murthy chose Pravin Rao as Infosys COO - 14:26 IST
Oil prices at 9-month high as Iraq crisis deepens - 14:21 IST
AirAsia India to start a fresh round of fare war - 14:05 IST
'Confidence in new government will help remittances to India' - 13:44 IST
Samsung's new high-end Galaxy Tab S at $399 - 13:31 IST
Murthy silences his critics with Sikka's appointment - 13:24 IST
Royal Caribbean Cruises to tap Indian travellers - 12:48 IST
Why domestic investors will drive the bull rally - 12:30 IST
Now, an antivirus product called Namo! - 12:17 IST
Why big advertisers still don't get a kick out of football - 12:10 IST
Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy - 11:56 IST
AirAsia to focus on smaller cities - 11:21 IST
Tata Group setting up Dubai office to boost growth in West Asia - 11:21 IST
Why Vishal Sikka decided to join Infosys - 10:55 IST
Jhunjhunwala picks up 1 cr shares of Edelweiss Financial - 10:46 IST
Rupee down 8 paise against dollar in early trade - 10:21 IST
IT cos in non-metro cities should get sops: Nasscom - 10:14 IST
Promoters cash in on bull run to get their pledged shares released - 09:43 IST
The ugly side of the flamboyant Richard Branson - 09:31 IST
Mozilla to launch Rs 1,500 Firefox smartphones in India - 09:30 IST
Soon, you won't need smartphone for mobile money transfers - 09:24 IST
Vishal Sikka: A scholar who wants to learn at every stage - 08:46 IST
Murthy ends second innings with a masterstroke - 08:37 IST
Vested interests jeopardising AirAsia: Tata Sons - 08:18 IST

Root scores maiden 200 as England take charge - 21:37 IST
Amit Shah elected Gujarat Cricket Association president - 16:25 IST
ICC Test Rankings: Pujara climbs to 7th; Ashwin static on 8th - 14:00 IST
Root leads new-look England's recovery with unbeaten ton - 00:01 IST

Football World Cup: Perlata gives Mexico full points vs Cameroon - 23:44 IST
Sports Shorts: Beckenbauer banned by FIFA for failing to cooperate - 23:41 IST
Points Table: Football World Cup 2014 - 23:29 IST
World Cup sidelights: Ronaldo nearly injured by crazy fan! - 20:59 IST
World Cup quote hanger: 'That was outright thuggery by a referee' - 15:58 IST
FIFA World Cup fever: SRK 'over the moon'; Bachchan Sr late for shoot - 15:42 IST
JLo, Pitbull FIFA World Cup song - Hit or Flop? Tell Us! - 14:30 IST
WC Preview: Mexico, Cameroon out to ride their luck in Group A - 12:34 IST
FIFA World Cup: Best fan of Day 1 - 10:46 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Vanishing spray debut and many more... - 10:00 IST
WC Preview: Changed Australia see in foe Chile the team they want to be - 10:00 IST
Talking point: Blundering referee puts officiating under scanner - 09:39 IST
Fan Zone: Brazilians samba; Croatians 'vow to never eat Sushi!' - 09:18 IST
Player of the day: Hero Neymar comes to Brazil's aid - 08:14 IST
PHOTOS: Neymar brace brings the smiles back in Brazil - 04:20 IST
Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty - 04:09 IST
Neymar double gives jittery Brazil winning start - 04:09 IST
PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival - 03:01 IST

Review: Fugly is a pathetic waste of time - 19:57 IST
Review: Grace of Monaco doesn't make much sense - 19:56 IST
Review: How To Train Your Dragon 2 gets it right. Again! - 19:54 IST
Ranveer, Anushka, Kangna: What they dads do - 19:09 IST
PIX: Introducing Raj Kapoor's grandson Armaan Jain - 16:28 IST
First look: Sunny Leone becomes a princess! - 15:55 IST
Father's Day Special: 'My father is the best' - 15:44 IST
Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt - 14:53 IST
PIX: Imran, Avantika take their baby home - 13:58 IST
PIX: Amala Paul and Vijay's grand wedding reception - 10:50 IST
Harrison Ford injured on the sets of Star Wars; airlifted to hospital - 10:08 IST
Three Malayalam releases this week! - 09:36 IST

Sports Shorts: Beckenbauer banned by FIFA for failing to cooperate - 23:41 IST
All-India IAS topper's fairytale story - 22:20 IST
Most admired Dads: SRK beats Tendulkar, Big B - 22:19 IST
Kirsten Dunst goes topless and more fashion news - 22:19 IST
World Cup sidelights: Ronaldo nearly injured by crazy fan! - 20:59 IST
Ranveer, Anushka, Kangna: What they dads do - 19:09 IST
10 reasons why you should quit smoking right now! - 18:39 IST
BSE: Top losers and gainers - 18:18 IST
Goa MLAs World Cup party pooped, to pay for trip - 18:14 IST
Tata Group chief Cyrus Mistry meets Modi - 17:31 IST
Key issues Sikka will have to tackle at Infosys - 17:18 IST
Mumbai Metro turns out to be a big hit - 17:06 IST
This champ wants to create revolutionary medical solutions - 16:34 IST
PIX: Introducing Raj Kapoor's grandson Armaan Jain - 16:28 IST
World Cup quote hanger: 'That was outright thuggery by a referee' - 15:58 IST
First look: Sunny Leone becomes a princess! - 15:55 IST
Father's Day Special: 'My father is the best' - 15:44 IST
FIFA World Cup fever: SRK 'over the moon'; Bachchan Sr late for shoot - 15:42 IST
The BIGGEST and the most POWERFUL companies in India - 15:35 IST
Author of book on Sahara hopes to probe the group further - 15:15 IST
Meet the professor who wants to end power cuts in India - 15:01 IST
PHOTOS: High tide causes water-logging in parts of Mumbai - 14:53 IST
Murthy's best gift to Infosys: Vishal Sikka - 14:46 IST
IN PICS: The all-new 2014 Hero Karizma bikes - 14:45 IST
Why investors are shying away from FMCG stocks - 14:39 IST
JLo, Pitbull FIFA World Cup song - Hit or Flop? Tell Us! - 14:30 IST
AirAsia India to start a fresh round of fare war - 14:05 IST
ICC Test Rankings: Pujara climbs to 7th; Ashwin static on 8th - 14:00 IST
PIX: Imran, Avantika take their baby home - 13:58 IST
10 from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC 2014 - 13:41 IST
Samsung's new high-end Galaxy Tab S at $399 - 13:31 IST
Murthy silences his critics with Sikka's appointment - 13:24 IST
WC Preview: Mexico, Cameroon out to ride their luck in Group A - 12:34 IST
Now, an antivirus product called Namo! - 12:17 IST
Why big advertisers still don't get a kick out of football - 12:10 IST
Love and money: These myths can hurt your marriage - 12:01 IST
AirAsia to focus on smaller cities - 11:21 IST
10 most INTERESTING photos of the week - 11:04 IST
Why Vishal Sikka decided to join Infosys - 10:55 IST
PIX: Amala Paul and Vijay's grand wedding reception - 10:50 IST
FIFA World Cup: Best fan of Day 1 - 10:46 IST
How to get into London Business School - 10:23 IST
Harrison Ford injured on the sets of Star Wars; airlifted to hospital - 10:08 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Vanishing spray debut and many more... - 10:00 IST
WC Preview: Changed Australia see in foe Chile the team they want to be - 10:00 IST
Talking point: Blundering referee puts officiating under scanner - 09:39 IST
Three Malayalam releases this week! - 09:36 IST
The ugly side of the flamboyant Richard Branson - 09:31 IST
Mozilla to launch Rs 1,500 Firefox smartphones in India - 09:30 IST
Soon, you won't need smartphone for mobile money transfers - 09:24 IST
Fan Zone: Brazilians samba; Croatians 'vow to never eat Sushi!' - 09:18 IST
Rebels vow to take over Baghdad; US considers 'all options' - 09:01 IST
Vishal Sikka: A scholar who wants to learn at every stage - 08:46 IST
Murthy ends second innings with a masterstroke - 08:37 IST
Player of the day: Hero Neymar comes to Brazil's aid - 08:14 IST
PHOTOS: Neymar brace brings the smiles back in Brazil - 04:20 IST
PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival - 03:01 IST

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