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Budget session of Parliament likely from July 7
The Union Cabinet may consider finalizing the schedule at its meeting on Wednesday.
Scores killed during battle for Iraq provincial capital, main oil refinery shut
The fighters have been joined by other Sunni factions, including former members of ousted dictator Saddam Hussein's Baath Party and tribal figures.
Two labourers killed as crane falls on them
Two labourers were killed when an iron ore-laden crane fell on them at a steel factory in Raipur on Tuesday, police said.
BJP slams Manjhi for describing 'jungle raj' as 'old issue'
Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi for describing 'jungle raj' in the state as 'an old issue'. "You can afford to forget it, but we are unable to do so," Modi, a former deputy chief minister tol...
World Cup 2014: Coach Fabio Capello bans Russian players from tweeting
Coach Capello known for his disciplinarian attitude has imposed a social media black out on his Russian squad at the World Cup.
UK, Ireland offer joint visa to Indian, Chinese tourists
The latest changes coincide with new visa rules for all Chinese visitors to the UK, as part of efforts to smooth ties between the two countries.
Violence against women: CM mulls martial arts training for girls in schools, colleges
Amidst rise in cases of crime against women, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday directed that martial arts training for girls should be introduced in schools and colleges so that they can learn self-defence.
Agriculture Minister discusses EU mango ban issue with British High Commissioner
Sources say that Radha Mohan expressed serious concerns on being singled out in Asia.
Samsung in talks to buy Siri software maker Nuance: Report
Nuance, whose software powers the Siri feature on Apple's iPhones, recently spoke to Samsung Electronics and some private equity firms for a possible deal.
Proper food management to help ease price rise: RBI
On the ongoing Iraq crisis, which has impacted global crude oil prices and also affected the rupee, Rajan said this is an area of concern.
Prohibitory orders issued in Shamli after protests over BKU leader's remarks
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have been issued for Shamli district in the wake of protests by locals over alleged remarks by Bharatiya Kisan Union leaders, officials said.
Live blog: June 17
Ahead of the Budgetary session, India is hit by six-month high inflation and the Narendra Modi government is under immense pressure to control it.
Post accident, Harrison Ford to miss eight weeks of 'Star Wars'
Harrison Ford, who broke his ankle while shooting for 'Star Wars', will reportedly miss eight weeks of the film's shoot.
Abhishek Bachchan meets Vasundhara Raje, discusses Kabaddi league
Actor Abhishek Bachchan on Monday made a courtesy call on Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje at the state secretariat in Jaipur, a CMO spokesman said.
Mother and daughter killed in accident in Thiruvananthapuram
The deceased were identified as Kumari Radhika and her daughter Bhadra, a fifth standard student of a local school
Sanjay Jha tenders apology to Subramanaian Swamy
When contacted Jha said that he has tendered a statement of apology to Swamy.