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PM Narendra Modi in Russia: It's foolish to romanticise New Delhi-Moscow relations today; times have changed

Though Russia has historically been an all-weather friend for India, the two countries' strategic interests no more find themselves in alignment, thanks to the changing realities of international relations.

Jun 1, 2017

Indian Army keeping vigil at border

Jammu and Kashmir: 5 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian Army retaliatory firing along LoC in Battal sector

At least five soldiers of Pakistan Army were killed and six others were injured in retaliatory firing by Indian Army along the Line of Control on Thursday, June 1. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

Ryots spill milk in Maharashtra

Watch: As talks fail with CM over loan waiver, vexed Maharashtra farmers spill milk from tankers, start an indefinite strike

Farmers stage strike by emptying milk tankers in Shirdi in an attempt to grab the attention of state government to look into their issues. Watch the video of the protest here.

Jun 1, 2017

Shaiek Tanveer Asif

UPSC 2016: First graduate in family cracks civil services exams in second attempt

Tanveer Asif, who is more than elated to secure the 25th rank in his second attempt in the civil services exams, is grateful to his mother for all the support through his tough journey.

Jun 1, 2017

modi putin

Modi-Putin meet in Russia: Talks on Kudankulam nuclear plant top on agenda

Although Modi and Putin will talk on bilateral trade and technological cooperation between Russia and India, the Kudankulam nuclear plant will remain in focus.

Jun 1, 2017

Soumitra Chattopadhyay and Satyajit Ray

'Peacocks don't have sex': Had Satyajit Ray been alive today, a satire would surely be on the cards

Master filmmaker Ray was known to hit prevalent social convictions hard but in a soft way. In Sonar Kella, he had made his sleuth correct Jatayu's ignorance on camel. Would he have done the same to correct Justice Sharma's bizarre peacock story?

Jun 1, 2017

Dead

Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy sailor found dead aboard INS Rana in Visakhapatnam

A sailor with the Indian Navy was found dead on Thursday, June 1, under mysterious circumstances aboard the naval vessel INS Rana in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

Chennai Silks building

Chennai Silks building being razed after it partially collapses due to fire

The Chennai Silks building that caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday started collapsing after 24 hours of the continued blaze. Read to know the latest developments.

Jun 1, 2017

PM Modi

GDP heads south: The puzzle is clear; demonetisation was Narendra Modi's success till Uttar Pradesh elections

Although the government rubbished several experts saying demonetisation was a bold move which helped India in many aspects, the reality is that it was just a spin to win the UP polls.

Jun 1, 2017

Mamata Banerjee

Baap re Baap! Why do you charge so high fees for education, Mamata asks reputed Kolkata schools

After health, the Bengal CM turned focus on education to rein in the exorbitant fees culture prevalent in private schools. From where will the parents get so much money, she asked.

Jun 1, 2017

IPL 2017, handcuffs, IPL, GUjarat Lions players, Kanpur betting

Delhi Police arrest 2, including minor, for murder of e-rickshaw driver Ravinder Kumar

Seven police teams and a team of Crime Branch are conducting a manhunt to trace the five other youths who brutally murdered Ravinder Kumar for objecting to urination in public.

Jun 1, 2017

Peacock

Peacocks are celibate, says Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma who wants cow to be national animal [VIDEO]

Justice Mahesh Chand Sharma, a Rajasthan High Court judge, had earlier recommended that people found guilty of cow slaughter should be awarded life term.

Jun 1, 2017

INS Kalvari

India's first Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari to be commissioned in July-August

While INS Kalvari successfully test-fired its first torpedo last week as a part of the vessel's ongoing sea trials, INS Khanderi will be beginning its sea trials on Thursday.

Jun 1, 2017

BSF personnel

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Sopore

The terrorists, who were hiding in a house, opened fire at the security forces during a search operation, which led to a gun battle.

Jun 1, 2017

Gun

Woman techie shot dead in Noida; murder captured on CCTV

The victim's family have alleged that she was killed by a friend from Etawah in Uttar Pradesh. They were classmates at Lovely Professional University in Punjab.

May 31, 2017

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