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Uttar Pradesh Bypolls 2018: Voting Begins in Kairana and Noorpur Seats Amid Tight Security

Voting for the Kairana parliamentary seat and Noorpur assembly constituency began amid tight security at 7 a.m. on Monday, officials said. It will continue till 6 p.m.

Punjab Bypoll 2018: Voting Begins for Shahkot Assembly Seat

Voting began for the Shahkot assembly seat by-election in Punjab on Monday. The voting began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m., election department officials said here.

Alia Bhatt and A.R. Rahman Collaborate For This Unique Creation!

Alia Bhatt is the face of this unique brand campaign

After Parmanu, John Abraham Is Now Looking Out For Comedy Script!

John maintains that the toughest thing is to make people laugh!

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur Launches Polythene Removal Campaign

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday launched a week-long state-wide polythene removal campaign from the state capital by involving school students, volunteers and Home Guard personnel.

23 killed, Over 1.66 Lakh Affected as Heavy Rains Lash Sri Lanka

At least 23 persons were killed and over 1.66 lakh persons were affected due to heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka in the past 10 days, official figures indicated on Sunday.

98 Foreigners Nabbed with Fake Aadhaar Cards in Manipur

Manipur Police on Sunday rounded up 98 suspected foreigners with fake Aadhaar cards from the heart of Imphal city during an identification drive, officials said.

Will Akshay Kumar Rock Rowdy Rathore 2, As The Script Is Ready?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is co-producing the film

Pakistan Army Won't Stop Islamabad From Improving Ties with India: Former ISI Chief Lt General Asad Durrani

The army and the intelligence agency of his country have never stopped any civilian government in Islamabad from improving ties with India if done on the basis of "sound principles" of international relations.

125-Year-Old Vintage Levis Jeans Sell for Nearly $100,000 in Maine

A pair of 125-year-old jeans has sold for nearly $100,000, setting a record for vintage denim.

Hope Eid will Strengthen Harmony in Society, Says PM Narendra Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

India's Gross Defence Budget Expected to Reach $112 Billion by FY27: Report

Initiatives to bolster India's position as a major aerospace and defence power are expected to push Indias gross defence budget higher to $112 billion by FY27, revealed an Assocham-KPMG joint study on Sunday.

Petrol Prices Rise for 14th Straight Day; Cross Rs 78 Mark in Delhi

Domestic petrol prices increased for the 14th consecutive day on Sunday, with the key transportation fuel being sold at Rs 78.12 per litre in the national capital.

Mann Ki Baat: Schools, Organisations Should Encourage Traditional Sports Like Kho-Kho, Gilli-Danda, Says Narendra Modi

Stressing that traditional Indian sports like kho-kho and gilli-danda were "fading into oblivion", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged schools and youth organisations to promote them.

Cristiano Ronaldo Doubt on Real Madrid Future, Says Now Time to Enjoy

Portugal and Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo did not commit to his future with Real Madrid, saying it's been great playing for the club and now is the time to enjoy.

Mann Ki Baat: Narendra Modi Congratulates Tribal Students for Scaling Mount Everest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated five tribal students for scaling Mount Everest and also praised the all-women crew of INSV Tarini for circumventing the globe.

UK's Defence Exports to Israel Shoots up to Record High Level, Arms Worth $294 Million Dispatched

In total, over the past five years, Israel has bought more than 350 million pounds worth of UK military hardware.

15,000 Lightning Strikes Recorded Across Britain

The lightning strikes were followed by thunderstorms and torrential rains.

Sharp Hike in US EB5 Visa Investment Limits Expected: Expert

With the latest deadline for the extension of the US EB5 visa, popularly known as the "Golden Visa", that allows foreign nationals to apply for a green card by investing in the US.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi Appealed People Not to Use Plastic Products

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke of the adverse effects of plastic and appealed to people not to use things made by using low-grade materials.