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4 killed in West Bengal panchayat poll violence, 41% votes polled till 1 pm

Kolkata At least 10 people have been killed in poll-related violence even as voting continues in West Bengal panchayat election. A CPM worker and his wife were killed in 24 South Parganas when suspected Trinamool Congress supporters set their house on fire. In North 24 Parganas, another CPM worker was killed in a blast during […]

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Five interesting things that new Gmail allows you to do

New Delhi Gmail’s new design update has been around for a couple of weeks now. And there are some new features as well as integrations that aim to make your whole experience with Google better and smarter than before. Activating new Gmail for yourself is fairly easy. All you have to do is log into Gmail and […]

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19 killed, dozens injured in Myanmar’s Shan State after rebels clash with security forces

Yangon At least 19 people were killed Saturday in northern Myanmar when ethnic rebels attacked security force posts in restive Shan State, army and government sources said, the most deadly flare-up in recent years as fighting in the borderlands intensifies. Rights defenders say clashes in the north near the China border have ramped up since […]

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As Trains Run Late, Railways Blames Maintenance Backlog

New Delhi Indian Railways has blamed the maintenance backlog and simultaneous infrastructure creation for “punctuality issues.” It further said the maintenance of its network would remain its top priority so as to ensure zero mishaps. “Maintenance is our top priority today and there is a maintenance backlog in the network. While we are focusing on […]

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Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: Who will win the Hearts of the People and form the Government in State

New Delhi Karnataka assembly elections is a high-stakes battle that could change the course of the state’s political history, and even rewrite the national political discourse. For BJP, winning an election in Karnataka will open the gateway to south India. For Congress, a decisive win in Karnataka will help it put a halt to BJP’s […]

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Badminton Fans have to wait a little longer to see Chong Wei and Lin Dan in an exhilarating match

Kuala Lumpur Old rivals Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan will have different battles at the Thomas Cup Finals in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 20-27. Chong Wei has a challenging task as Malaysia’s first singles while Lin Dan’s role is easier as China’s third singles. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) released the names of the […]

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Posters Calling PM Modi ‘The Lie Lama’ Surface in Delhi, Cops on Lookout for Miscreants

New Delhi The Delhi Police has registered a case against unidentified persons for pasting posters containing images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the tagline “The Lie Lama”. The posters were found pasted on a wall in Mandir Marg’s J-Block area on Thursday. A local policeman while on his patrolling duty saw the posters and […]

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Worst date ever? Online matchup leads to 65,000 text messages and a stalking charge

In today’s “what not to do”, an easy tip: do not go on a date with someone and then bombard them with tens of thousands of text messages afterwards. This handy tip was not that easy for 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades to follow. The Arizona woman went on a date with a man she met online, […]

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Cannes 2018: Kangana Ranaut Makes A Case For Sequins On Red Carpet

Mumbai Aaaaad…. Kangana Ranaut is here. The 31-year-old actress wore a embellished Zuhair Murad gown on her first day on the Cannes red carpet. She tied her curly hair in a messy bun and opted for minimal accessories. The Queen star walked the red carpet in association with a liquor brand. Though Kangana looked pretty in the backless […]

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104-year-old Australian Scientist commits assisted suicide in Geneva, Switzerland

GENEVA A 104-year-old Australian scientist who traveled to Switzerland to end his life committed assisted suicide, a Swiss foundation said on Thursday. David Goodall, who had been barred from seeking help to end his life in his home country, did not have a terminal illness but said his quality of life had deteriorated significantly and […]