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To Mark PM Modi's Birthday, Man Offers Gold Crown Weighing 1.25 kg at Varanasi Temple
Arvind Singh said he had pledged to make the offering if Modi, who represents the Varanasi constituency, returns to power at the Centre for a consecutive second-term.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Next Film on PM Modi's Youth; Akshay Kumar Unveils First Look
The first look of the film was unveiled by Akshay Kumar on September 17 on the occasion of the PM's 69th birthday.
Sensex Falls Over 100 Points; Bank, Energy, IT Stocks Drag Amid Weak Global Cues
The 30-share index was trading 147.66 points, or 0.40 per cent, lower at 36,975.65 at 0930 hours, while the broader Nifty fell 43.30 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 10,960.20.
'It's Like a Forest Under Sea': Surprise Rescue of Jamaica's Coral Reefs Shows Nature Can Heal
Coral reefs are often called 'rainforests of the sea' for the astonishing diversity of life they shelter.
PM Modi Shares 'Majestic View' of Statue of Unity in Gujarat on Birthday Visit
The Statue of Unity, billed as the tallest in the world, was inaugurated by him on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31 last year.
Lessons from Harappa: How the Design of Cities Could Help Mitigate Climate Change Risks
The physical embodiment of modernity, cities are also symbols of humanity’s insatiable aspiration for better living, at the cost of the environment.
Unprecedented Gesture by Trump Shows He Considers PM Modi His Friend and Ally, Says Pak Diplomat
This would be the third meeting between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump this year. The previous two were on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in June in Japan and in France in July on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
'Switching Over to Fight Communal Forces': Setback for Mayawati as All 6 BSP MLAs Join Congress in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Assembly has 200 seats. The Congress has 100 MLAs and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has one MLA, giving it the majority to run the government.
Sri Lanka's Tamil-Majority North Shuts Down to Support Rally Demanding International Probe Against Atrocities
They also demanded the release of people arrested for alleged links to the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels and the return of land and homes taken by the military.
After Turbulent Coalition With Congress for Over a Year, Deve Gowda Says JD(S) Will Go Solo in Future Polls
After engaging in a blame game over the collapse of their coalition government, Gowda on Thursday indicated his party was still open for continuing its alliance with the Congress.
218 Booked for Rioting in Pakistan's Sindh Over Alleged Blasphemy by Hindu School Principal
Protests erupted in Ghotki district on Sunday after an FIR was filed against the principal a School on the complaint a student's father who claimed that the teacher had committed blasphemy by his anti-Islam remarks.
How Higher Crude Prices Affected India’s Equity, Commodity and Forex Markets Today
Brent crude futures rose by as much as 19.5% to $71.95 per barrel, while WTI surged around 15% to $63.34 before paring gains to trade 10-12% higher later in the day.
After Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan Govt Mulls 75% Reservation for Locals in Private Jobs
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath too had said that their government was mulling a law to ensure 70 per cent jobs to the local youth in the private sector.
Jackky Bhagnani, Dytto's Choodiyan Song Will Light Up This Festive Season
Jjust Music & Gaana Originals produced the song on YouTube, describing it as this year's ultimate festive dance number.
Singapore Reports 1st Zika Cluster After 3 Cases in Serangoon Gardens
The first imported case of Zika virus was reported in Singapore in May 2016, while the first locally transmitted case was reported a few months later in August.
Equitas Holdings Slumps 18% as Draft Scheme for Small Finance Bank Fails to Get SEBI Nod
At 11:11 am, shares of Equitas Holdings were trading at Rs 100.35, down 14.3%, after hitting an intra-day low of Rs 96.25. The stock has fallen nearly 19% in the last one year.