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Assam flood situation worsens, over three lakh affected in 13 districts
The Brahmaputra river was flowing above the danger level at Nematighat in Jorhat and Dibrugarh districts and was maintaining a rising trend in most of the other districts
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras resigns, elections likely on September 20
The move comes with the leftist leader facing a rebellion in his governing Syriza party over austerity measures demanded in a massive new international bailout.
Vaio to release $2,199 Z Canvas luxury convertible tablet in October
Sold by Sony in March 2014 due to unprofitability, the group renamed itself Vaio Corp.
Five killed in Yemen blast
At least five people were killed and 11 others injured in a bomb explosion in Yemen's Aden city on Thursday, an official said.
Farmers' outfit to launch agitation in Punjab to stop farmer suicides
The leaders were critical of Parkash Singh Badal-led government for allegedly not providing exgratia amount of Rs three lakh to each of the family of farmers and agriculture labourers
DNA could help build future computers
In nanotechnology, DNA is used to make tiny machines and in DNA-based computing, computers are built from DNA rather than silicon.
International terror network behind Bangkok attack
The deadly bombing of a shrine in the Thai capital of Bangkok is likely to be linked to international terrorist network, a spokesman for the country's military junta said Thursday.
Payments banks pose risk to public lenders market share: Fitch
The proposed Payments Banks will increase competition for the public sector lenders and could also pose risks to their market share over the long-term, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday.
Hackers publish online stolen personal details of millions
Scientists working in a top secret defence laboratory in the UK and a female MP are among hundreds of public servants whose personal details have been published online as alleged users of an adultery website in a "serious breach" of government security.
New payments banks won't pose any competitive threat to existing banks: Raghuram Rajan
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said that new payments banks would not pose any competitive threat to the existing banks and these new entities would rather serve as 'feeder' for the universal banks.
Why is Twinkle Khanna giving lessons on tickling the funny bone?
Twinkle's book ‘Mrs Funnybones: She’s Just Like You and a Lot Like Me’ is the compilation of year long funny tweets and entertaining newspaper columns.
Alia Bhatt excited to work with Shah Rukh Khan in Gauri Shinde's next
Alia Bhatt says she can't wait to be directed by Gauri Shinde of 'English Vinglish' fame and star alongside 'the man himself' Shah Rukh Khan in a yet untitled Karan Johar production.
China's ministry sued for terming homosexuality as 'disorder'
A college student in China is suing the education ministry for describing homosexuality as a "disorder that should be treated".
Poonam Pandey to KRK: Controversial actors who used unforgivably silly gimmicks to make headlines
There have been times when the stars went too far in their intentional or unintentional publicity stunts not realizing the difference between achieving publicity and being silly. In this world of everyday controversial stunts, we bring you the list of sil...
Rupee gains, opens at 65.17 per dollar on Thursday
The dollar fell after minutes from a Federal Reserve policymakers meeting delivered no solid signals on when the era of near-zero rates will end.
Valencia, Shakhtar win 1st legs in Champions League playoffs
Valencia are close to completing their return to the Champions League after beating Monaco 3-1 in their first leg playoff.