• India, Russia must fight terror together, says Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar

    New Delhi: Terrorism is a scourge which India and Russia have to address together, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said on Tuesday while welcoming a Russian Parliamentary delegation. Observing that relationship between India and Russia is "unique and warm based on rock-solid foundations," Meira said that the two countries have commonality of views on most of the global issues.

    New Delhi: Terrorism is a scourge which India and Russia have to address together, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said on Tuesday while welcoming a Russian Parliamentary delegation. Observing that relationship between India and Russia is "unique and warm based on rock-solid foundations," Meira said that the two countries have commonality of views on most of the global issues.

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  • Metro project in Ghaziabad suffers as GDA steps back

    Ghaziabad: Controversy has risen over the Delhi Metro extension from Delhi's Dilshad Garden to New Bus Stand with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unwilling to fund the project but the municipal commissioner seeking the Uttar Pradesh government's permission to overrule it, said a councilor.

    Ghaziabad: Controversy has risen over the Delhi Metro extension from Delhi's Dilshad Garden to New Bus Stand with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unwilling to fund the project but the municipal commissioner seeking the Uttar Pradesh government's permission to overrule it, said a councilor.

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  • Asteroid Apophis may strike Earth in 2068: NASA Scientists

    Washington: A 325-meter asteroid that will safely fly by the Earth in 2029 and 2036, may strike the planet in the year 2068, scientists have warned. However, the chances of 99942 Apophis striking the Earth are slim with impact odds being about 2.3 in a million, the article published on NASA's website said.

    Washington: A 325-meter asteroid that will safely fly by the Earth in 2029 and 2036, may strike the planet in the year 2068, scientists have warned. However, the chances of 99942 Apophis striking the Earth are slim with impact odds being about 2.3 in a million, the article published on NASA's website said.

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  • Skipper Dhoni happy with team combination as hosts go 1-0 up in series

    CHENNAI: "Zara AC badhaa do (Turn up the AC)," MS Dhoni said right after walking in for the press conference following India's win in the first Test. He had felt the heat not just in this Test match but over the last few months, as things appeared to go from bad to worse in Indian cricket.

    CHENNAI: "Zara AC badhaa do (Turn up the AC)," MS Dhoni said right after walking in for the press conference following India's win in the first Test. He had felt the heat not just in this Test match but over the last few months, as things appeared to go from bad to worse in Indian cricket.

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  • Hot air balloon crashes in Egypt, kills 19 foreigners

    Luxor (Egypt): An Egyptian security official said at least 19 foreign tourists were killed as their hot air balloon crashed near the famed ancient city of Luxor. The casualties included French, British and other nationals.

    Luxor (Egypt): An Egyptian security official said at least 19 foreign tourists were killed as their hot air balloon crashed near the famed ancient city of Luxor. The casualties included French, British and other nationals.

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  • Is time running out for Virender Sehwag?

    CHENNAI: The opening partnership remains an area of concern for India despite the resounding eight-wicket win in the first Test. M Vijay, coming in place of Gambhir, failed to make a mark in both innings while a bespectacled Virender Sehwag too looked rusty.

    CHENNAI: The opening partnership remains an area of concern for India despite the resounding eight-wicket win in the first Test. M Vijay, coming in place of Gambhir, failed to make a mark in both innings while a bespectacled Virender Sehwag too looked rusty.

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  • Land row: Baba Ramdev moves Himachal High court

    Shimla: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth on Monday moved the Himachal Pradesh High Court over the state government's action to take back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to it in 2010 by the then BJP government.

    Shimla: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth on Monday moved the Himachal Pradesh High Court over the state government's action to take back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to it in 2010 by the then BJP government.

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  • Ind vs Aus: India crush Australia by 8 wickets to take 1-0 lead

    NEW DELHI: India chased down the 50-run target with two wickets down to win the first Test against Australia by 8 wickets on the fifth day at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

    NEW DELHI: India chased down the 50-run target with two wickets down to win the first Test against Australia by 8 wickets on the fifth day at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

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  • I need to improve as an all-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja

    CHENNAI: While Nathan Lyon toiled for a long time without much success, India showed the benefits of having a 'supporting cast' to back lead spinner R Ashwin which has put them on the brink of victory.

    CHENNAI: While Nathan Lyon toiled for a long time without much success, India showed the benefits of having a 'supporting cast' to back lead spinner R Ashwin which has put them on the brink of victory.

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  • 2G: CBI witness identifies Anil Ambani's signature on documents linked to AAA

    New Delhi: In the latest development in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation case, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) witness has identified the signature of Reliance ADAG chairman Anil Ambani on some documents.

    New Delhi: In the latest development in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation case, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) witness has identified the signature of Reliance ADAG chairman Anil Ambani on some documents.

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