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Sylvester Stallone Quits Expendables Franchise
Stallone would have received up to $20 million, if he had signed up for the fourth instalment.
5,000 Wheat Purchase Centres Become Operational in UP
Ending role of middlemen, 5,000 wheat purchase centres spread across Uttar Pradesh began functioning on Saturday, an official said.
Liquor Shops Go Off Highways Today; SC Order Exempts Himachal, Sikkim
Liquor vends within 500 metres of national and state highways will have to shut down on Saturday, following the Supreme Court, which exempt hill states of Sikkim, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh and areas having population up to 20,000.
New York Mayor Pledges to Shutter Infamous Rikers Island Prison
Rampant violence, aging jails: The notorious Rikers Island prison complex could fade into history after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, in a political about-face, backed a plan Friday to close it.
Barred And Booked, Sena MP Gaikwad Tries Tweaking His Name
The travel agent immediately contacted the local station manager and the information was forwarded to Air India's headquarters here, the source said.
Digvijaya Roamed Around in Goa, I Formed Govt: Parrikar in Rajya Sabha
Manohar Parrikar, who has been accused by the opposition of becoming Goa Chief Minister through "manipulation", today taunted Congress leader Digvijay Singh in the Rajya Sabha as he made a brief appearance there.
Vivo, Siemens Healthineers Collaborate to Launch Medical Lab Technician Course in India
This course is aimed at improving employment options for students along with industry readiness.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz to be Sold by Nexa From April 1, 2017
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz will be sold under Nexa chain of dealerships, which was launched in July 2015 and promises customers a premium retail experience.
After UP, Madhya Pradesh to Have Anti-Romeo Squads Soon
Demanding capital punishment for the rapists, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that a campaign, similar to that of anti-Romeo squads in Uttar Pradesh, will be started in Madhya Pradesh, too.
Banda Hottest Place; Temperature Continues to Rise in UP
Banda with 43.6 degree Celsius was the hottest place in the state, they said.
MCD Not Perfect, But has Saved Delhi From AAP: Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari
With less than a month left for the all-crucial Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, a battle for the heart of Delhi, the three major parties are busy chalking out their strategies.
Diljit Dosanjh, Shruti Haasan, DQ Appointed as Gionee Brand Ambassadors
With the same objective, the smartphone giant has signed up three celebrities –Diljit Dosanjh, Dulquer Salmaan and Shruti Hasan as its regional Brand Ambassadors.
Thomas Chandy to be Sworn in as Kerala Minister
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislator and Kuwait-based businessman Thomas Chandy will be sworn in on Saturday as a minister in Kerala.
Gujarat Brings in Stricter Law, Makes Cow Slaughter Punishable by Life Term
The Gujarat Assembly on Friday amended the Cow Protection Act to make cow slaughter punishable with life term. The penalty for cow slaughter earlier was a seven-year jail term.
Bengal BJP Minority Cell to Raise Awareness Against Beef
Amidst the controversy over crackdown on illegal abattoirs in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal BJP's minority cell has decided to launch an awareness programme about the "ill effects and environmental hazards" of beef consumption and cow slaughter in the state.
CCTV Recordings of Court Should Not be Excluded From RTI: CJAR
The CJAR said the apex court's decision to not provide for sound recording during the experimental use of CCTVs in trial courts could defeat the aim to ensure full transparency in the judicial process.