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The BSE Sensex falls 2.5 percent, while the broader Nifty is 2.6 percent lower, heading towards their biggest single-day percentage fall since February 27, 2012.

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Nitish Kumar

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Political Divorce: Narendra Modi vs Nitish Kumar Strengthening Congress?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar thanked the Congress for supporting his government during the trust vote on Wednesday, even as he said one must not look too much into it. But his growing closeness to the Congress in the last few months has raised many eyebrows.

US Secretary of State John Kerry

From Politics & Policy

India, US to Raise Economic Issues, Afghan Talks during John Kerry Visit

US Secretary of State John Kerry is gearing up for a three-day visit to India to lead the 4th India-US strategic dialogue.

North India Flood

From Society

North India Floods: Death Toll in Uttarakhand Mounts to 150 and Over 60,000 Stranded; Kedarnath Temple Still Intact [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]

The death toll in North India has risen to 150 due to flash flood and landslides triggered by monsoon fury. Rescue teams have reached the devastated sites to help those stranded.

A boy closes the shutter of a shop painted with an advertisement for Bharti Airtel in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.

From Companies

Airtel Slashes 2G Rates by 90%, Takes Cue from Vodafone

A day after Vodafone slashed 2G data charges by 80 percent for customers in three circles, Bharti Airtel reduced its own rates by 90 percent for pre-paid subscribers in Punjab and Haryana.

The LG logo is shown at the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) Enterprise & Applications event in San Diego, California

From Tech

LG's Next Gen Optimus G to Pack Snapdragon 800 Series Processor

South Korean electronics major LG on Wednesday confirmed that the next generation Optimus G smartphone would ship with the latest Qualcomm processor.

Ford EcoSport

From Companies

Confirmed: Ford EcoSport Set to Debut in India on 26 June

The much-awaited compact EcoSport SUV from US auto major Ford is reportedly ready to hit Indian roads on 26 June.

An Indian couple kissing

From Society

Couples Who Indulge in Consensual Sex to be Considered Husband and Wife: Madras HC

The Madras High Court on Monday ruled that if an unmarried couple of the right legal age indulge in consensual sex then they would be considered as husband and wife.

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From Law

Jiah Nafisa Khan's Boyfriend Suraj Considered For 'Aashiqui 2' ?

Suraj Pancholi was among those who were considered to play the male lead in "Aashiqui 2", according to filmmaker Mahesh Batt.

Sreesanth

From Sports

Wedding Bells: Sreesanth to Marry Jaipur Girl From Royal Family

Sreesanth is all set to marry a Jaipur-based girl, who belongs to a royal family.

Rajinikanth in 'Endhiran' movie

From Entertainment

After 'Kochadaiyaan', Rajinikanth to Work With Shankar Once Again?

Latest buzz is that Rajinikanth will be teaming up with director Shankar once again after their blockbusters "Sivaji" and "Endhiran.

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Want to Communicate with Aliens? Send a Message to Space via Lone Signal

In an unprecedented attempt, a group has come together to further human-alien communication by allowing people to send personal messages which will be transmitted into space.

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Violence of Partition Silenced to Circulate Non-Violent Narrative: Jisha Menon

The ceremonious lowering of flags at the Wagah border that divides India and Pakistan is a spectacle that attracts thousands of spectators. Dubbed "carefully choreographed contempt," the formidable soldiers of either side mirror each other's intimidating ...

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