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BJP slams JD(U)'s split from NDA as an insult to 2010 mandate
Stung by JD(U)'s decision to break away from NDA, BJP on Sunday slammed the erstwhile ally for insulting the landslide mandate given to the coaltion in the 2010 Assembly polls and called for a Bihar bandh on June 18 to protest against the 'deceit'.
JD(U), BJP had almost reached breaking point three years back
On June 12, 2010, Nitish Kumar cancelled a dinner with the BJP leaders miffed over a series of ads that showed him with Modi.
Maoist massacre: Witnesses invited for recording statement
The special judicial inquiry commission probing the deadly Maoist attack on May 25 at Jiram valley in Bastar district in which 29 people including several Congress leaders were killed, has invited statements from witnesses to the incident.
Spain motivated to win Confederations Cup: Xavi
Xavi says his team will not be short of motivation heading into their first fixture against Uruguay.
Three youths crushed to death after dispute with bus driver
Three motorcycle-borne youths, including a minor, were crushed to death by a private bus following a dispute with its driver in Bahedi area here, police said on Sunday.
I want Silverstone victory, says Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton, who is 55 points behind leader Vettel in the drivers' standings, said: "I want to give the fans a good result at Silverstone and win that race."
Mourinho knew about Ferguson's departure in advance
Mourinho said he knew Ferguson was set to retire and had disclosed his plans of returning to Chelsea to the former United manager.
Tiger Woods matches worst US Open round as a pro
Woods' toughest stretch came at Nos. 3-6, where he made three bogeys in a four-hole stretch.
Iran president-elect carries reform hopes after routing hardliners
Iran's new president, a moderate cleric known for his conciliatory nuclear talks with world powers, will take office carrying the hopes of reformists seeking less repression of social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy.
Indian couple that fled country wins right to stay in Australia
The pair married secretly in India after the man's parents refused to accept the relationship on religious and caste grounds.
Shabana Azmi wants grandkids to treasure last telegrams sent by Javed Akhtar
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has decided to discontinue the 160-year-old telegram service.
Gerard Pique keen to finish career with Barcelona
The 26-year-old has attempted to squash rumours of a potential move to England following a series of below par performances at the Nou Camp.
Moderate to heavy rains lash eastern parts of state
Moderate to heavy rains lashed parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and conditions are favourable for further advance of monsoon in the next three days. Heavy rains were also experienced in a couple of places over western region in Moradabad division. Thukurdwa...
BSF Jawan, 4 others booked for alleged involvement in clash
A BSF jawan is among five others against whom police has registered a case for their alleged involvement in a clash in which an elderly man was shot dead in Bharsi village of Shamli district on Wednesday.
Pak, China ink MoU for cooperation in energy, mass transit
The Chinese company will also help Pakistan in setting up industrial cities along motorways and road projects.
ACB likely to submit report on phone tapping on Saturday
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh had made it clear that all those found involved in the illegal act would not be spared.