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Critics of laptop scheme will get a befitting reply, says Akhilesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday lashed out at Opposition parties for terming his ambitious laptop distribution scheme as an eyewash and said people would teach the critics a lesson in the coming days. "The SP government has started...
Modi accuses Centre of disregarding federal structure
Modi said the Centre makes schemes which create financial liability for the states and in this regard referred to the Right to Education.
Nothing less than Telangana state acceptable to us: TRS
Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday said in Delhi that discussions were going on at the highest level on the statehood issue.
WB: Teacher arrested for molesting 17-year-old girl
According to the reports, the teacher asked the girl to stay back after a class and allegedly molested her.
US: Starbucks to post calorie counts in its drinks
The move by Starbucks comes as the Food and Drug Administration irons out the details of a regulation that would require companies with more than 20 locations to post calorie information on their menus.
American Steve Johnson gets Wimbledon wild card
Steve Johnson of the United States joined Frenchman Nicolas Mahut as a wild card at Wimbledon.
Don't know how I became an action director: Prabhudeva
Prabhudeva says being a dancer he relates more to romance than action and wonders how he became an action film director.
Raja-Sharan advance in Wimbledon qualifiers
The qualifying fourth seeds defeated Italian-American pairing Flavio Cipolla and Wayne Odesnik 6-4, 6-2.
Mumbai: Monsoon rains expose BMC claims, roads resemble ponds
Mumbai residents blame the BMC for the poor state of affairs and allege that the agency takes no steps to deal with monsoon rains.
Madhuri plays a begum in 'Dedh Ishqiya': Abhishek Choubey
Madhuri Dixit is the new addition to the team of ' Dedh Ishqiya' and the actress plays a begum in the film.
Cricket match triggers communal clash in Agra, several injured
Dozens of people were injured in a communal clash that broke out here in Agra Monday following a cricket match. Peace was restored by Tuesday morning, said police.
Juventus complete Federico Peluso deal
Juventus have announced they have completed the signing of Federico Peluso from Atalanta for a transfer fee of €4.8 million (£4.1m).
Married woman found murdered in Shalimar Garden
A 24-year-old married woman was found murdered on Monday at her residence in Shalimar Garden area of the district. Chandrika, who hails from Odhisa and lived with her husband and two-year-old daughter, was found dead with her throat slit, police said. She...
Juventus rule out Marchisio's move to Manchester United
Premier League champions Manchester United have been linked with a bid for the Italy international in past week.
PM appears to warm up to JD(U), terms Nitish secular
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday appeared to be warming up to Janata Dal (U), which has dumped BJP, by describing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as secular and saying that "in politics there are no permanent enemies or permanent friends".
Narendra Modi postpones his Ayodhya visit to June 25: sources
During his Ayodhya visit, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is expected to offer prayers at the disputed site.
