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'You're Excommunicated!': Pope Francis Makes an Offer that Italian Mafia Can't Refuse

Pope Francis has excommunicated the Italian mafia members from the Roman Catholic Church.

Jun 22, 2014

ISIS Training Kidnapped Children for Suicide Attacks

ISIS is radicalizing young children and could use them as suicide bombers.

Jun 22, 2014

Bifurcation Left Deep Scars on Telugu People: Governor

Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan on Saturday stated that the unscientific way of bifurcation has left a deep scar on the psyche of Telugu people, and it would take some time to heal the wounds.

Jun 22, 2014

Advani Deserves to be President of India, Says Gadkari

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister for Road Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has stated that BJP patriarch LK Advani deserves to become the President of India, a post that suits his stature.

Jun 22, 2014

Gujarat to Buy New Aircraft for ₹100 Crore; Treated Sewage Water to Revive Sabarmati River

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel is set to replace her government's helicopter with a new one that costs ₹100 crore.

Jun 22, 2014

Preity Zinta Molestation Case: Actor Arrives in India, Likely to Record Her Statement in Next Two Days

Actress Preity Zinta returned from the United States on Sunday to record her statement in connection with a complaint she filed against former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia.

Jun 22, 2014

Korean TV dramas give Asian shoppers urge to splurge

The export success of South Korea's TV dramas has spawned a hard-selling world of branded entertainment that uses product placement to push everything from smartphones to lipsticks. Duration: 01:58

Jun 22, 2014

Politicos react as BJP ally Shiv Sena wants rail fare hike roll back

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted over BJP ally Shiv Sena’s demand of a roll-back of the hike or a reduction in quantum of hike. The 14.2 per cent hike will pinch the pockets of the 70 lakh commuters of suburban railways in Mumbai. The average Mumbaikar will have to pay almost double for season pass tickets.

Jun 22, 2014

BJP defends as Congress accuses Uma Bharti of involvement in Vyapam Scam

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): BJP on Sunday defended itself as Congress party raised senior BJP leader Uma Bharti’s name in Madhya Pradesh’s Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal (Vyapam) admissions scam.

Jun 22, 2014

Government Defends Rail Fare Hike, Revised Charges to Come into Effect from Wednesday

The government defended the increase in passenger charges, including short-distance travel.

Jun 22, 2014

CPMT exam cancelled in UP after paper leak

Lucknow, June 22 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical test (CPMT) exam was cancelled on Sunday after the examination paper for entrance to medical colleges in the state was found to have been leaked in Ghaziabad. The case came to light after the officials found tampering with the boxes in which the examination papers were kept in Allahabad Bank and State Bank of India. The District Magistrate reached the spot to examine the boxes and then informed the administration after which orders were issued to cancel the examination. Over one lakh student were due to appear for the exam which will now be held on July 20.

Jun 22, 2014

Politicos react as Jaitley says rail fare hike difficult but correct decision

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted over Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's comment that defended the steep hike in rail fare and freight rates as a 'difficult but correct decision'. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the railways can survive only if users pay for availing of facilities.

Jun 22, 2014

Huge arms recovered from Maoist-affected area in Jharkhand

Lohardaga, June 22 (ANI): Provincial police of Jharkhand state in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions in Maoist-affected Lohardaga district of the state. During the operation, the police recovered 125 serial bombs, which were defused, three pressure cooker bombs, 100 metres codex wire and 23 grenades. Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) SA Rijvi said the operations have been on for four days and thus far they have succeeded in their mission. The joint operation is also scheduled to take place in a few other villages in this area.

Jun 22, 2014

Iraq Crisis: 39 Abducted Indians Safe; ISIS May Use Them as Human Shields, Says Escaped Worker

The government on Saturday said that all Indians in captivity of suspected Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants are unharmed and "every possible effort" was being made to ensure their release.

Jun 22, 2014

Inadequate rainfall irks farmers in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, June 22 (ANI): Lack of rainfall in Aurangabad worried farmers, who fear drought like situation. Farmers of Marathawada region in Aurangabad have been experiencing difficult times since past three years as they have witnessed extreme drought, untimely rain and hail storm. In the current situation, farmers are upset due to inadequate rainfall. President of Farmer Association of Marathawada, Jayaji Suryavanshi, said hopes after initial rainfall were diminished as now there is no sign of monsoon.

Jun 22, 2014