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India to spend Rs 2 lakh crore on rail lines to China border

Once complete, the rail lines will allow rapid deployment of forces to the border areas to counter any mischief on part of China.

Jun 26, 2018

Telugu Desam Party MLA sleeps in a crematorium

Here's why Telugu Desam Party MLA Nimmala Rama Naidu spent two nights in a crematorium

Nimmala Rama Naidu, a lawmaker of the Telugu Desam Party garnered praise for sleeping in a crematorium just to convince construction workers that there were no ghosts. He is said to have eaten his dinner at the crematorium, after which he slept on a folding cot.

Jun 26, 2018

Tripura: Two arrested with brown sugar, drugs worth Rs 6 lakh

Two people have been arrested in Tripura's Khowai for possession of illegal drugs worth Rs 6 lakh.

Jun 26, 2018

North Korea's first US-friendly step post Singapore summit, cancels anti-US rally

North Korea shows the sign of its will to improve relations with the United States, thereby canceling its annual "anti-US imperialism" rally, which it has been holding for several years.

Jun 26, 2018

Gender equality? Report recommends incarcerated women get bail, voting rights

Ministry of Women and Child Development files report with Centre with 134 recommendations on improving women's lives in prisons, asks for bail for undertrial women, voting rights and separate accommodation for pregnant women.

Jun 26, 2018

PACS in West Bengal get a facelift: Banking services to reach unbanked villages

2,600 PACS across the state will be upgraded into customer service points for banking facilities completely equipped with high-end technology connecting them to core banking solution of cooperative banks.

Jun 26, 2018

Mumbai rains LIVE update: More downpour expected this week, parts of city still waterlogged

The heavy downpour not only affected train and flight services but had also led to traffic jams in several parts of the maximum city.

Jun 26, 2018

Bank manager in Nagpur arrested for asking sexual favours in exchange for loan sanction

Central Bank of India's Datala branch manager Rajesh Hivse sought sexual favours from a woman to clear a crop loan. Police have arrested the manager following a protest at the bank.

Jun 26, 2018

Who was Gauhar Jaan? Google Doodle pays tribute to 'Gramophone Girl' on 145th birthday

Google Doodle is honouring the 145th birth anniversary of legendary Indian singer and dancer Gauhar Jaan on Tuesday, June 26. In the doodle, Jaan can be seen standing next to a gramophone and singing while she holds a white cat in her arms.

Jun 26, 2018

Major Nikhil Handa fought with wife before stabbing Shailza Dwivedi: Latest updates

Shailza Dwivedi, the wife of Indian Army Major Amit Dwivedi, was found with her throat slit near Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment on Saturday (June 23). Initial police investigation has revealed that Major Nikhil Handa was "obsessed" with her.

Jun 26, 2018

Two passenger jets damaged in a minor collision in South Korea

No passengers were aboard the planes during the minor collision at the Gimpo airport.

Jun 26, 2018

West Bengal government wants to know why Ola, Uber are overcharging passengers

More than 100 complaints were received by the state transport department of West Bengal against Ola and Uber for charging 'strange' fares from passengers.

Jun 26, 2018

Threat to Amarnath Yatra? Security forces on alert as intel says 20 terrorists have infiltrated into J&K

The alert comes after the intelligence agencies said that about 20 terrorists, mostly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, have sneaked into the valley and plan to attack the pilgrims. The Amarnath Yatra begins on June 28 and will go on for a period of 60 days.

Jun 26, 2018

Trump insults restaurant that booted White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

The owner of the restaurant, Stephanie Wilkinson, said later she was notified of Sanders' visit by some of her gay staff, who were uncomfortable serving a member of the administration allegedly unfriendly to gays.

Jun 26, 2018

Taliban rejects pleas by Afghan elders for a ceasefire extension

The Taliban on Monday rejected pleas by Afghan elders and activists for an extension of this month's ceasefire and said they amounted to a call for surrender to foreign forces.

Jun 26, 2018

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India to spend Rs 2 lakh crore on rail lines to China border

Here's why Telugu Desam Party MLA Nimmala Rama Naidu spent two nights in a crematorium

Tripura: Two arrested with brown sugar, drugs worth Rs 6 lakh

North Korea's first US-friendly step post Singapore summit, cancels anti-US rally

Gender equality? Report recommends incarcerated women get bail, voting rights

PACS in West Bengal get a facelift: Banking services to reach unbanked villages

Mumbai rains LIVE update: More downpour expected this week, parts of city still waterlogged

Bank manager in Nagpur arrested for asking sexual favours in exchange for loan sanction

Who was Gauhar Jaan? Google Doodle pays tribute to 'Gramophone Girl' on 145th birthday

Major Nikhil Handa fought with wife before stabbing Shailza Dwivedi: Latest updates

Two passenger jets damaged in a minor collision in South Korea

West Bengal government wants to know why Ola, Uber are overcharging passengers

Threat to Amarnath Yatra? Security forces on alert as intel says 20 terrorists have infiltrated into J&K

Trump insults restaurant that booted White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

Taliban rejects pleas by Afghan elders for a ceasefire extension

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]