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Pallavi Joshi quits FTII society over Gajendra Chauhan's appointment as the chairman
According to reports, Pallavi Joshi has written to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry saying she does not wish to be part of the FTII faculty.
No need for father's consent in giving guardianship of a child to an unwed mother, rules SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that there was no need for the consent of the father in giving guardianship of a child to an unwed mother.
EU foreign policy chief says Iran nuclear deal 'very close'
A nuclear deal with Iran is "very close" after almost two years of negotiations, the EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said.
Sensex rebounds, ends 133 points up and Nifty closes above 8500 for the 1st time since April 17
The Greeks overwhelmingly rejected conditions of a rescue package from creditors on Sunday with a resounding 'No'.
PM Modi to leave for a 5-nation trip today to attend BRICS, SCO summits
Modi is scheduled to travel from July 6 to 13 to five Central Asian countries and Russia.
Suspicious boat from Iran with a 12-member crew found off Kerala coast
A 12-member crew from Iran who were in the boat have been taken into custody by Kerala police and are being interrogated.
Budget hotels the new in-thing for South Koreans planning to get married
With South Korea's average wedding expenditure last year at nearly $64,000, or about double that of the United States, more citizens are spurning lavish events for smaller functions as the economy slows.
Jaguar XF Aero-sport launched in India at Rs 52 lakh
The changes include a blacked out grille with chrome surrounds, a new rear spoiler, a sporty front bumper and side sills like those on the XF-R model.
Andhra Pradesh government to probe alleged corruption in housing scheme
"Approximately, Rs 5,500 crores has been looted in 10 years (during 2004-2014) in housing," he said, adding the allegedly looted money would be recovered under the revenue recovery act.
Assam government to construct 6 lakh household toilets
The government will ensure the availability of sanitation facilities to all people and 300 Gaon Panchayats will be covered during the financial year under Solid Liquid Waste Management scheme.
Now, you can pay bills just by clicking a selfie
Paying bills can be fun, if you do it through Mastercard. You just need to click a selfie with your smartphone, blink once at your self-portrait and your bill is paid.
Women power at full display in 2014 UPSC Civil Services exam, female candidates bag the top 4 spots
A total of 1236 candidates have been successful in clearing the exam.
AAP MLAs demand hike in allowances, say salary isn't enough to run household
The three BJP MLAs also opposed the AAP MLAs' demand seeking hike in salaries and allowances of the Assembly members.
BJP government helping absconder Lalit Modi: Sachin Pilot
State Congress chief Sachin Pilot alleged that both central and state governments were helping former commissioner of IPL Lalit Modi.
Kandahar crisis: Ex-NSG chief backs Dulat, blames then NDA government's indecisiveness for delay in operation
Dulat said when the hijacking took place on December 24, the CMG "goofed up" the entire case by not immobilising the plane when it had landed in Amritsar.
UPSC to announce Civil services exam results today
It is the first time that the Commission is declaring the final results within four days of the closing date for the personality tests or interviews.