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LIVE! Kiran Bedi hints at joining politics
SMS ban on prepaid connections lifted in Valley - 23:55 IST
Mulayam and Mayawati are still in denial mode! - 23:45 IST
AAP open to form Delhi govt; asks LG not to dissolve assembly - 23:19 IST
Cong wants Sonia or Rahul, not Kamal Nath, to lead in Lok Sabha - 21:52 IST
PM-designate Modi gets grand welcome at Ahmedabad - 21:29 IST
Ready to work closely with Modi government: Kerry - 21:17 IST
Move to change PMO Twitter handle irks BJP - 21:13 IST
Modi govt must adopt a 'tit for tat' policy towards Pak: Sena - 20:36 IST
Modi likely to acknowledge the power of the Patlani - 20:31 IST
Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn in as new Bihar CM - 19:47 IST
Despite drubbing, Congress to celebrate Gogoi-led govt's anniversary - 19:21 IST
NDA chooses Modi as its leader - 18:01 IST
Narendra Modi appointed PM, swearing-in on May 26 - 17:53 IST
PHOTOS: When Modi first stepped into Parliament - 17:43 IST
36 SP leaders sacked, but Akhilesh won't quit - 17:01 IST
Witness says Salman didn't appear drunk, was normal - 16:48 IST
India will find place among world powers under Modi's rule: Naidu - 16:10 IST
Mayawati dissolves all committees of BSP - 16:10 IST
Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated - 14:32 IST
Advaniji don't use the word 'kripa', says Modi as he breaks down - 14:25 IST
Why CM Siddaramaiah refuses to resign - 14:11 IST
WATCH LIVE! NDA meet in Parliament - 13:52 IST
Telangana won, TRS now shifts focus to municipal elections - 12:13 IST
British cleric Abu Hamza convicted on terror charges in US - 11:29 IST
IB, R&AW to work under one roof - 11:11 IST
The future looks bleak for Raj Thackeray's MNS - 11:10 IST
Thailand's army declares martial law - 10:44 IST
US charges China's army officers with cyber theft - 10:14 IST
WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny - 09:40 IST
India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan - 02:32 IST
WB govt reinstates officials removed by the EC - 02:05 IST
Congress is convinced it has no future without Gandhis - 01:25 IST

VOTE: Who is your favourite Miss India? - 19:00 IST
PICS: Outrageously funny English signs - 18:45 IST
Will Modi sarkar ban these 'Western' practices? - 18:03 IST
What makes Honda Activa 125 so damn good! - 17:24 IST
Top 8 smartphones under Rs 20k - 17:11 IST
Recipes: 3 delicious ways to make eggs - 12:53 IST
5 start-up mistakes I made that you should avoid - 10:41 IST
UPSC civil services exam to be held on August 24 - 08:00 IST

Rupee snaps 4-day gaining string - 18:40 IST
RBI plans radical overhaul of customer protection norms - 18:33 IST
Nokia's young retirees face an uncertain future - 18:18 IST
BJP manifesto: Tourism awaits new lease of life - 17:17 IST
Modi may push ahead with diesel price deregulation - 17:03 IST
Stock exchanges more profitable than most listed companies - 16:51 IST
Sensex ends near 24,400 led by IT shares - 16:37 IST
Gold, silver fall on sluggish demand - 15:48 IST
Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail - 15:39 IST
10 cheapest cities in the world, Mumbai tops the list - 15:36 IST
'Modi will give economic growth a priority' - 15:20 IST
SpiceJet in talks with overseas investors for fund infusion - 14:37 IST
US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory - 14:21 IST
SpiceJet checks on 'sick' crew, finds them not at home - 12:21 IST
Modi rally charges up power, infra stocks - 11:49 IST
Rupee likely to appreciate to 57 against the $ soon - 11:33 IST
Tax dept to now conduct raids only after confirmed information - 11:18 IST
Can Modi beat Singh's economic benchmarks? - 11:09 IST
New govt must get stalled projects off the ground: Bankers - 10:52 IST
Which smartphones do Obama, Putin, Cameron use? - 10:25 IST
Swiss bank helped its US clients evade taxes, fined $2.6 bn - 09:40 IST
Can Modi deliver all that he promised? - 08:56 IST
Modi regime might fuel FDI rush into real estate - 08:45 IST
Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489 - 08:40 IST
Why the markets will remain volatile - 08:36 IST

IPL updates! Uthappa, Shakib guide KKR to 8 wkts win over CSK - Rediff Sports
Uthappa bltiz sinks Chennai - 23:42 IST
'No contribution is good enough if you don't win the game' - 21:00 IST
PHOTOS: Dhawan, Warner help Hyderabad ease past Bangalore - 20:30 IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad stay in hunt with win over Royal Challengers - 19:57 IST
IPL Extras: Fighting brand of cricket makes RR tough, says Dravid - 15:32 IST
Tahir blames bad luck for Delhi Daredevils' woes - 14:43 IST
Match-fixing allegations: Chris Cairns denies being 'player x' - 12:47 IST
Every win gives confidence and self belief: Bailey - 12:03 IST
Stats: Sandeep Sharma is milestone man in IPL - 11:34 IST
Stats: Michael Hussey continues to enjoy excellent record - 11:15 IST
KP hopes to finish well in the remaining matches - 10:50 IST
IPL PHOTOS: Hot Preity Zinta, sexy cheerleaders sizzle - 09:49 IST
Punjab qualify for IPL play-offs after shaky win against Delhi - 00:01 IST

Super Saina beats Ratchanok as Indian eves thrash Thailand - 23:34 IST
Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United - 19:09 IST
Toure could leave Man City over birthday snub, says agent - 17:19 IST
World Cup chit-chat: France's manager sues Nasri's girlfriend - 15:06 IST
The Hottest Sporting Buzz: Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend pose for Vogue magazine - 12:22 IST
Sports Shorts: Pistorius sent for 30 days of mental tests - 11:54 IST
Barcelona choose legend Luis Enrique to lead club forward - 08:52 IST
Party animal Van Gaal the perfect fit for Manchester United - 07:50 IST
Messi is soccer's best-paid player after new Barcelona contract - 00:12 IST

Cannes sighting: Sonam Kapoor WOWS in fusion fashion - 18:42 IST
PIX: Jesse-Sandip, Ranvir Shorey on the Cannes red carpet - 18:42 IST
Akshay Kumar: I would love to do a sex comedy - 18:41 IST
'I won't wear a bikini in a film yet' - 18:40 IST
Contest: Win COOL X-Men goodies! - 18:07 IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to perform her own stunts in Jazbaa - 16:52 IST
Readers' Speak: When I met Rajinikanth - 14:27 IST
PIX: Cheryl Cole, Eva Longoria hot up Cannes red carpet - 12:47 IST
Filmi Family Tree: Know Ranveer's famous actress cousin? - 11:21 IST
'Rajinikanth was so humble and unassuming' - 09:42 IST

'No contribution is good enough if you don't win the game' - 21:00 IST
PHOTOS: Dhawan, Warner help Hyderabad ease past Bangalore - 20:30 IST
Van Gaal targets trophies in first season at Man United - 19:09 IST
VOTE: Who is your favourite Miss India? - 19:00 IST
PICS: Outrageously funny English signs - 18:45 IST
Cannes sighting: Sonam Kapoor WOWS in fusion fashion - 18:42 IST
PIX: Jesse-Sandip, Ranvir Shorey on the Cannes red carpet - 18:42 IST
Akshay Kumar: I would love to do a sex comedy - 18:41 IST
'I won't wear a bikini in a film yet' - 18:40 IST
Will Modi sarkar ban these 'Western' practices? - 18:03 IST
NDA chooses Modi as its leader - 18:01 IST
PHOTOS: When Modi first stepped into Parliament - 17:43 IST
What makes Honda Activa 125 so damn good! - 17:24 IST
Top 8 smartphones under Rs 20k - 17:11 IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to perform her own stunts in Jazbaa - 16:52 IST
Sensex ends near 24,400 led by IT shares - 16:37 IST
10 cheapest cities in the world, Mumbai tops the list - 15:36 IST
IPL Extras: Fighting brand of cricket makes RR tough, says Dravid - 15:32 IST
World Cup chit-chat: France's manager sues Nasri's girlfriend - 15:06 IST
Tahir blames bad luck for Delhi Daredevils' woes - 14:43 IST
Recipes: 3 delicious ways to make eggs - 12:53 IST
PIX: Cheryl Cole, Eva Longoria hot up Cannes red carpet - 12:47 IST
The Hottest Sporting Buzz: Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend pose for Vogue magazine - 12:22 IST
SpiceJet checks on 'sick' crew, finds them not at home - 12:21 IST
Every win gives confidence and self belief: Bailey - 12:03 IST
Sports Shorts: Pistorius sent for 30 days of mental tests - 11:54 IST
Modi rally charges up power, infra stocks - 11:49 IST
Stats: Sandeep Sharma is milestone man in IPL - 11:34 IST
Filmi Family Tree: Know Ranveer's famous actress cousin? - 11:21 IST
Stats: Michael Hussey continues to enjoy excellent record - 11:15 IST
The future looks bleak for Raj Thackeray's MNS - 11:10 IST
Can Modi beat Singh's economic benchmarks? - 11:09 IST
KP hopes to finish well in the remaining matches - 10:50 IST
5 start-up mistakes I made that you should avoid - 10:41 IST
Which smartphones do Obama, Putin, Cameron use? - 10:25 IST
IPL PHOTOS: Hot Preity Zinta, sexy cheerleaders sizzle - 09:49 IST
'Rajinikanth was so humble and unassuming' - 09:42 IST
WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny - 09:40 IST
Swiss bank helped its US clients evade taxes, fined $2.6 bn - 09:40 IST
Can Modi deliver all that he promised? - 08:56 IST
Barcelona choose legend Luis Enrique to lead club forward - 08:52 IST
Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489 - 08:40 IST
UPSC civil services exam to be held on August 24 - 08:00 IST
Party animal Van Gaal the perfect fit for Manchester United - 07:50 IST
Messi is soccer's best-paid player after new Barcelona contract - 00:12 IST

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