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Maharashtra govt to make travel insurance mandatory
The Maharashtra government proposes to make it mandatory for those travelling outside the state to register their details.
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on factory park
The factory park in the North Korean city of Kaesong, just north of the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas, has been shut since April.
Man taken into custody for rape, murder of Class VIII student
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered leading to protests by locals in Badawli village of Muzaffarnagar district, police said on Thursday.
Rajasthan cabinet decides to provide sops to textile industry
The Rajasthan cabinet on Wednesday decided to provide a special customised package for the development of the textile industry, attracting investment worth Rs 10,000 crore and for creating 50,000 jobs in the next seven years.
5 persons die as lightning strikes 3 districts, heavy downpour continues
Five people, including two children, were killed after being hit by lightning in Uttar Pradesh late on Wednesday, police said. The lightning struck at three different places while rains lashed parts of the state.
No relief for students as cut-off in DU's third list still at 99 pc
In Hindu College, where the second cut-off was 96.5-99.5 per cent, the third cut off is 96.25-99.25 per cent for commerce.
India 'disconcerted' over reports of US spying on its embassy
Concerned over the "disconcerting" reports that its mission were being spied upon by American intelligence agencies, India on Wednesday said it will take up the matter with the US authorities.
Egypt: Morsi calls it a 'full coup' as army ousts him
Egypt's first democratically elected president Morsi was ousted after just one year in office by a similar uprising that brought him to power.
Himachal Pradesh: Three cops arrested for gangrape
The accused took the victim to a house and allegedly raped her on Tuesday, said Superintendent of Police RS Negi.
Vikash Malik moves into pre-quarters in Asian boxing
The reigning national champion progressed with a well-earned victory over Afghanistan's Nooristani Khaibar.
Stem-cell therapy wipes out HIV in two patients: Report
Two men with HIV have been off AIDS drugs for several months after receiving stem-cell transplants for cancer that appear to have cleared the virus from their bodies, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Mursi, Egypt army ready to die in 'Final Hours' showdown
Egypt's army commander and Islamist President Mohamed Mursi each pledged to die for his cause as a deadline neared on Wednesday that will trigger a military takeover backed by protesters.
Court rejects withdrawal of hate speech case against Azam Khan
A local court has rejected a plea of the Uttar Pradesh government for withdrawal of a case lodged against state minister and SP leader Azam Khan for allegedly delivering a hate speech and using derogatory language against former Chief Minister Mayawati in...
Nissan announces surprise launch of Rs 3.5 lakh Micra Active hatchback
Nissan claims that the Micra Active benefits from its highly competitive price, lower maintenance costs and superior fuel efficiency of 19.49 kmpl.
Nissan launches Micra automatic at Rs 6.39 lakh
The entire Micra series has also undergone a significant design upgrade.
Man pushes wife, infant son into a well over dowry, booked
In a shocking incident, a man allegedly pushed his wife and son into a village well in Bihar's Jamui district on Wednesday over dowry, leading to their deaths, police sources said.
