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UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi - 23:54 IST
US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30 - 21:59 IST
Eight Naxals arrested in Chhattisgarh - 21:57 IST
Congress fails to shine even as opposition party in LS - 21:38 IST
'Sena MP force-feeding staffer is a black spot on Maharashtra's traditions' - 21:05 IST
Model accuses senior Mumbai cop of rape - 20:03 IST
Telangana: Short cut by bus driver proved fatal for kids; toll rises to 16 - 19:52 IST
BJP slams its Telangana leader: 'Sania is pride of India' - 19:44 IST
Air Algerie flight with 116 on board crashes over Mali - 19:36 IST
Sena defends MPs; NGO files PIL in Delhi High Court - 19:19 IST
Heart-rending scenes, wailing parents at bus crash site - 19:09 IST
'Some people will never find time appropriate to revoke AFSPA' - 18:21 IST
Minor girl gangraped in WB village, locals lynch one accused - 18:18 IST
Israel continues offensive as death toll mounts to over 720 - 17:57 IST
Modi will develop India into a Hindu state: Goa minister - 17:36 IST
Assam: Curfew clamped in Baksa after youth leader's murder - 17:20 IST
The man who ordered the bombings in Gaza - 16:51 IST
'Sania was picked as ambassador to please Muslim voters' - 16:46 IST
Uddhav demands dismissal of Maharashtra Sadan's in-charge - 16:42 IST
Kolkata tutor who brutally beat up 3-yr-old on the run - 16:31 IST
NSG says no to more VVIP security duties - 16:30 IST
These KIDS may be ruling India in 2030 - 16:28 IST
8 companies buy back shares worth Rs 222 cr in Q1 - 15:56 IST
WTF: It's Weird, True and Funny! - 15:43 IST
JD-U, BJP members clash in Bihar House - 15:40 IST
Shiv Sena force-feeding controversy: What is the real story? - 15:18 IST
BOO the BJP MLA who called Sania Pakistan's daughter-in-law - 15:12 IST
I'm an Indian, will remain one always, says 'hurt' Sania - 14:32 IST
BEWARE Indian net users! 'Bladabindi' virus is on the prowl - 14:08 IST
Govt to respond on force-feeding row by Friday - 13:31 IST
'One small step for man'... 45 years later - 13:23 IST
'Israel won't be happy with what India has done' - 12:57 IST
Defiant Shiv Sena says 'force-feed rubbery rotis to Maharashtra CM' - 12:44 IST
Sania is daughter-in-law of Pakistan, says Telangana BJP leader - 12:08 IST
PHOTOS: The war games India, US play - 10:33 IST
$1.2 mn bash planned for Modi in New York - 09:03 IST
PHOTOS: Chandra, our window to deep space - 08:20 IST
They forced chapatis into my mouth: IRCTC Catering supervisor - 03:56 IST
India votes in support of UNHRC resolution on Gaza - 03:41 IST
Sonia likely to host Iftar party on July 27 - 03:06 IST

Wipro Q1 profit rises 29.5% to Rs 2,103 cr - 19:44 IST
FIPB clears Walt Disney's FDI proposal, 18 others - 19:21 IST
Rupee ends slightly weaker - 18:12 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 18:00 IST
Jet, Etihad woo passengers with 20-50% discounts - 17:52 IST
India got Rs 1.39 lakh cr FDI from ASEAN in last 14 yrs - 17:48 IST
'Nod to 49% FDI in insurance to drive capital infusion' - 17:26 IST
I-T offices to remain open on weekends to accept returns - 17:23 IST
Now you can book a Tata home online in 2 cities - 17:22 IST
IT hiring growth pegged at 6% in FY15 - 17:16 IST
Indians can apply for electronic visa for Bahrain from October - 17:14 IST
Home loans to businessmen riskier than salaried class: Report - 17:08 IST
Mobile services market in India to reach $19.2 bln in 2014 - 16:44 IST
GSK seeks approval for world's 1st malaria vaccine - 16:42 IST
King of good times? Mallya may be declared a wilful defaulter - 16:30 IST
Reserve Bank may maintain status quo in Aug policy: SBI chief - 16:26 IST
Power projects worth Rs 36,000 cr stranded on coal shortages - 16:18 IST
We have miles to go in improving rural India: Jaitley - 16:12 IST
Markets continue winning streak; metals rally - 16:10 IST
Gold falls on weak global cues; silver ends lower - 15:24 IST
Airlines insurance premium set to jump on Malaysian tragedies - 15:10 IST
Singapore's pride: 'Skyrise' gardens that save energy, water - 14:34 IST
Cabinet empowers Sebi to deal with ponzi schemes - 14:32 IST
MGNREGA: Govt asks states to strengthen social audits - 14:14 IST
PHOTOS: This passenger ship is 5 times the size of Titanic! - 13:31 IST
Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market - 13:21 IST
Why economists have trimmed India's GDP forecast - 13:14 IST
Hacking virus 'Bladabindi' prowling in Indian cyberspace - 13:04 IST
Cabinet clears 49% FDI in insurance - 12:44 IST
BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a real mean machine - 12:41 IST
Mutual Fund sector may cut jobs - 11:59 IST
Human Development Index? India's rank a poor 135! - 11:30 IST
G20 framework needs a rebooted storyline - 11:25 IST
From nostalgia to nightmare: A traveller's experience in trains - 11:14 IST
Now, catch a flydubai flight from Mumbai! - 11:02 IST
Govt eyes N-technology to end vegetable shortage - 10:57 IST
Jaitley pushes for hike in insurance FDI - 10:52 IST
Why the World Bank president is optimistic about Modi govt - 10:48 IST
RBI raises FII sub-limit in govt bonds by $5 bn - 10:42 IST
Realty biggies line up affordable housing projects - 10:36 IST
Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal - 10:34 IST
US recession is a thing of the past, says Obama - 09:47 IST
'Wipro to continue inorganic growth' - 09:14 IST
Where will Flipkart spend its $1 billion? - 08:57 IST
Govt's stake sale plans set for a Diwali boost - 08:32 IST
1.17 lakh ultra-high networth individuals in India - 08:25 IST

Afghanistan crush Zimbabwe to draw ODI series - 19:28 IST
'It's a lack of confidence that Dhoni couldn't stand up to stumps' - 19:02 IST
'Virat is too good a player to be kept quiet for a long time' - 18:36 IST
Jayawardene joins Gavaskar, Lara on 34 Test centuries - 18:21 IST
Manan, Mohit give India easy win in Quadrangular 'A' Series - 15:44 IST
India to host CLT20; KKR to play CSK in opener - 14:40 IST
For now, cricket stays out of Commonwealth Games - 13:05 IST
Perth innings in 1992 shaped my career: Tendulkar - 11:00 IST

Glasgow CWG: Lifter Sanjita Chanu wins India's first gold - 22:48 IST
Sports Shorts: Manchester United rout LA Galaxy 7-0! - 21:00 IST
CWG Chit Chat: Indian flag shown upside down; Farah pulls out - 19:37 IST
Spotted! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at CWG Opening Ceremony! - 17:16 IST
Who is financially the most valuable athlete? - 15:25 IST
Controversy's favourite child: Sania Mirza - 14:57 IST
Why NBA great LeBron James sent 800 cupcakes to hometown? - 11:56 IST
My best is yet to come, thunders Bolt - 11:10 IST
CWG Opening Ceremony: Indians flaunt turbans and sarees - 10:57 IST
The Top 10 football transfers of 2014-15 - 10:23 IST
CWG PHOTOS: 11 days of sporting endeavour begin... - 09:16 IST
F1: Why does success-hungry Hamilton want to visit India? - 08:57 IST
PHOTOS: Commonwealth Games kick-off with spectacular opening - 08:08 IST

Bollywood's Most Successful Action Movies - 18:46 IST
Classic revisited: Of pranks and prejudice, Rekha's Khubsoorat - 17:26 IST
'Mary Kom trailer is unbelievable' - 15:51 IST
Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, The Rock: A day out in Hollywood - 15:26 IST
Imran-Avantika, Shilpa-Raj, Ram Charan-Upasana: When stars got engaged! - 15:18 IST
Rani shoots special national anthem video with women cops - 14:55 IST
An overdose of Salman Khan! Now at cinemas near you! - 14:07 IST
Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu get engaged - 12:13 IST
Salman-starrer Kick insured for Rs 300 crore - 11:12 IST
Going back in time with Master Raju - 09:43 IST
Meet the cast of Lal Jose's Vikramadityan - 09:04 IST

What women want! - 21:52 IST
Gone in 38 minutes! This Chinese phone is taking India by storm - 21:51 IST
Whoa! Kawasaki ZX-14R goes from 0 to 100 in 2.8 seconds! - 21:50 IST
8 things that turn off prospective employers - 21:49 IST
Erm... mom, dad, he isn't from our caste - 21:48 IST
Sports Shorts: Manchester United rout LA Galaxy 7-0! - 21:00 IST
CWG Chit Chat: Indian flag shown upside down; Farah pulls out - 19:37 IST
Heart-rending scenes, wailing parents at bus crash site - 19:09 IST
'It's a lack of confidence that Dhoni couldn't stand up to stumps' - 19:02 IST
Bollywood's Most Successful Action Movies - 18:46 IST
'Virat is too good a player to be kept quiet for a long time' - 18:36 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 18:00 IST
Jet, Etihad woo passengers with 20-50% discounts - 17:52 IST
Classic revisited: Of pranks and prejudice, Rekha's Khubsoorat - 17:26 IST
Spotted! Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at CWG Opening Ceremony! - 17:16 IST
The man who ordered the bombings in Gaza - 16:51 IST
'My husband always distrusts me' - 16:30 IST
These KIDS may be ruling India in 2030 - 16:28 IST
We have miles to go in improving rural India: Jaitley - 16:12 IST
'Mary Kom trailer is unbelievable' - 15:51 IST
Manan, Mohit give India easy win in Quadrangular 'A' Series - 15:44 IST
WTF: It's Weird, True and Funny! - 15:43 IST
Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, The Rock: A day out in Hollywood - 15:26 IST
Who is financially the most valuable athlete? - 15:25 IST
Imran-Avantika, Shilpa-Raj, Ram Charan-Upasana: When stars got engaged! - 15:18 IST
Controversy's favourite child: Sania Mirza - 14:57 IST
India to host CLT20; KKR to play CSK in opener - 14:40 IST
Singapore's pride: 'Skyrise' gardens that save energy, water - 14:34 IST
I'm an Indian, will remain one always, says 'hurt' Sania - 14:32 IST
PHOTOS: This passenger ship is 5 times the size of Titanic! - 13:31 IST
'One small step for man'... 45 years later - 13:23 IST
Why economists have trimmed India's GDP forecast - 13:14 IST
For now, cricket stays out of Commonwealth Games - 13:05 IST
'Israel won't be happy with what India has done' - 12:57 IST
Defiant Shiv Sena says 'force-feed rubbery rotis to Maharashtra CM' - 12:44 IST
BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a real mean machine - 12:41 IST
Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu get engaged - 12:13 IST
Sania is daughter-in-law of Pakistan, says Telangana BJP leader - 12:08 IST
Why NBA great LeBron James sent 800 cupcakes to hometown? - 11:56 IST
Should you go for EMI on credit cards? - 11:31 IST
Human Development Index? India's rank a poor 135! - 11:30 IST
From nostalgia to nightmare: A traveller's experience in trains - 11:14 IST
My best is yet to come, thunders Bolt - 11:10 IST
Perth innings in 1992 shaped my career: Tendulkar - 11:00 IST
CWG Opening Ceremony: Indians flaunt turbans and sarees - 10:57 IST
Why the World Bank president is optimistic about Modi govt - 10:48 IST
Realty biggies line up affordable housing projects - 10:36 IST
Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal - 10:34 IST
PHOTOS: The war games India, US play - 10:33 IST
10 tried and tested ways to increase efficiency - 10:33 IST
The Top 10 football transfers of 2014-15 - 10:23 IST
US recession is a thing of the past, says Obama - 09:47 IST
Going back in time with Master Raju - 09:43 IST
CWG PHOTOS: 11 days of sporting endeavour begin... - 09:16 IST
'Wipro to continue inorganic growth' - 09:14 IST
Meet the cast of Lal Jose's Vikramadityan - 09:04 IST
Where will Flipkart spend its $1 billion? - 08:57 IST
F1: Why does success-hungry Hamilton want to visit India? - 08:57 IST
1.17 lakh ultra-high networth individuals in India - 08:25 IST
PHOTOS: Chandra, our window to deep space - 08:20 IST
PHOTOS: Commonwealth Games kick-off with spectacular opening - 08:08 IST
Can you sell a thriller? - 08:00 IST

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