Murder hearing stopped after judge noticed ‘court staff having sex’
ITALY (TIP) : A judge suspended a murder trial in an Italian court, after she realised that two members of…
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Meet the new Chief Minister of Gujarat
Anandiben Patel, the new Chief Minister of Gujarat, is a long-time confidante of her predecessor Narendra Modi, and is often…
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THAI MILITARY JUNTA SUMMONS LEADERS DEPOSED IN COUP
BANGKOK (TIP): Thailand's military summoned the deposed cabinet and rulingparty leaders to report May 23 to a new junta that…
Read MoreUS man falls 70ft into crevasse in Nepal, survives
KATMANDU: An American climber said he fell into a crevasse on a Himalayan mountain in Nepal but managed to crawl…
Read MoreSikh-Americans raise $3,30,000 for needy students in Punjab
WASHINGTON (TIP): A US-based Sikh body has raised $3,30,000 to fund scholarships for bright but poor students to acquire higher…
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What does North Korea really look like?
LONDON: The notoriously secretive North Korean regime has allowed a brief glimpse into what the Communist country actually looks like,…
Read MoreRussia seeks explanation from Britain over Prince Charles’ Putin remark
LONDON (TIP): Russia will seek an explanation from British officials on May 22 after reports that Prince Charles, the heir…
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11 Ukrainian troops dead, 33 wounded by rebels
BLAHODATNE, UKRAINE (TIP): Three days before Ukraine holds a presidential vote, pro-Russia insurgents attacked a military checkpoint on Thursday in…
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Finance, fertilizers and petroleum ministries to seek subsidy cuts
NEW DELHI: A swathe of ministries — from finance to fertilizer and petroleum — are going to make a case…
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JITAN RAM MANJHI SWORN IN AS BIHAR CHIEF MINISTER
PATNA (TIP): Makhdumpur MLA Jitan Ram Manjhi was sworn in on May 20 as Bihar's 23rd chief minister. Governor D…
Read MoreTHIS PM IS NOT ‘SAHEB’ FOR FRIENDS
AHMEDABAD (TIP): "For you, I will always be Narendrabhai, not PM," PM-designate Narendra Modi told a sea of BJP leaders…
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BLACK MONEY CASE: SC TELLS CENTRE TO FORM SIT WITHIN A WEEK
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on May 23 gave the Centre a week's time to notify a Special Investigation…
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Jaitley, Shourie to be key players in Modi’s team
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is all set to form the most stable government since…
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VETERANS MAY GET PLUM PORTFOLIOS IN MODI GOVT
NEW DELHI: The lack of experienced players in NDA ranks seems to have opened up the prospect of BJP veterans…
Read MoreWITH COOK, PERSONAL AIDES, NARENDRA MODI CHECKS IN TO DELHI
AHMEDABAD (TIP): Narendra Modi, who is shifting to New Delhi as India's next Prime Minister, on May 22 said "Aavjo…
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FINALLY, SONIA CONGRATULATES MODI
NEW DELHI (TIP): Days before Narendra Modi's swearing-in as Prime Minister, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter, congratulating…
Read MoreTEAM RAHUL UNDER ATTACK AS CONGRESS LEADERS WANT ‘RUTHLESS INTROSPECTION’
NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress should opt for 'ruthless introspection' and only those experienced in field work should be given leadership…
Read MoreSuggestions for new govt
New Delhi (TIP): Coalition and patronage politics has led to a bloated administration that often works at crosspurposes. It's time…
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Economic Challenges for Modi’s New Government
Goods and Services Tax (GST) India's most ambitious indirect tax reform would replace existing state and central levies with a…
Read MoreSP dissolves all state units, Akhilesh spared
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday dissolved his party's state unit. But his son and…
Read MoreArvind Kejriwal in custody: Protest off but AAP will target Nitin Gadkari
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Aam Aadmi Party suspended all forms of protest against the judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal and…
Read MoreCong allowed Modi wave to sweep country: Jyotiraditya
BHOPAL (TIP): Day after former Union minister Milind Deora blamed AICC vicepresident Rahul Gandhi's advisers for the party's decimation in…
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MIDSUMMER MIDNIGHT MUMBAI
Cast: Sara Khan, Paras Chhabra Direction: Braj Bhushan Genre: Mystery Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes Story: In the middle of…
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Indian American Akhil Rekulapelli wins National Geographic Bee: Beats 11 yearold Ameya Mujumdar for the title
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Akhil Rekulapelli, a 13 year-old eighth grader from northern Virginia's Loudoun County, is the winner of the…
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PRIYANKA CHOPRA TO TURN PRODUCER WITH ‘MADAMJI’
Priyanka Chopra seems to be all set to turn producer with her next venture. The actress has already given a…
Read MoreUN urges Security Council to consider steps on Syria aid access
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged the Security Council to consider what action it should take…
Read MoreFBI’S ‘WEED’ PROBLEM IN CYBERWAR
The United States may have indicted a group of Chinese army officials for cyberespionage, but the FBI has a problem…
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SONAM KAPOOR WANTS BOLLYWOOD TO MAKE GAY LOVE STORY
Could there be a gay love story in Bollywood? One of its biggest stars says it is time to explore…
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Professor Raj K. Goyal awarded prestigious Middleton Award
Zafar Iqbal WASHINGTON (TIP):Raj K. Goyal received the prestigious Middleton Award at the National Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research…
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IRANIAN ACTRESS’S CANNES KISS SPARKS IRE BACK HOME
Iranian actress Leila Hatami on angered authorities in Tehran by kissing on the cheek, an act seen as affront to…
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