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Falling rupee gives 'supreme leader' a vote of no-confidence: Rahul

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Ahead of Asiad, Harendra introduces All Blacks 'Legacy' to Indian hockey

"Think what you want to leave behind," Harendra asked his boys. In simple terms: What will be your legacy for Indian hockey?, he had asked. The players had never thought that way before. But coach's words did make them curious -- until he explained himself. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MjsCVl

Fernando Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

Double world champion Fernando Alonso will retire from Formula One at the end of the season, his team McLaren said in a statement on Tuesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MNr17c

BJP accuses Rahul of 'humiliating' Hindus

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PM Modi to launch book on Venkaiah Naidu completing a year as Vice President

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Pakistani Rangers offer sweets to BSF at Attari-Wagah border

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WATCH - Gambhir's take on India's two losses and home team advantage

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Falling rupee gives 'supreme leader' a vote of no-confidence: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rupee breaching the historic low of 70-mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, and said it has given the 'supreme leader' a vote of "no confidence". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MLSwha

Kurds meet with Syrian government to discuss self-rule

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Coal scam: Naveen Jindal, others summoned as accused in money laundering case

Industrialist and Congress leader Naveen Jindal along with 14 others was on Tuesday summoned as accused by a Delhi court for alleged money laundering in a case pertaining to irregularities in allocation of a Jharkhand coal block. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vL85PI

BJP rejects reports that it favoured 11 state polls together

The BJP on Tuesday asserted that it was in favour of holding simultaneous elections with consensus among different stakeholders and in accordance with law, and rejected reports that it considered conducting assembly polls in 11 states along with the next Lok Sabha election. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OBkHQE

Investigating officer of PNB scam case among 30 CBI officers to get President's medal

30 CBI officers, including the investigating officer (IO) of Punjab National Bank scam case involving Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi – Inspector D Damodaran, have been awarded President’s Police Medal this Independence Day. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vHDsec

Viswanathan Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand had another below-par day with a couple of draws and a defeat, finishing ninth spot in the rapid section of St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament that concluded here. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BbkSAl

Duterte: China should temper its behavior in disputed waters

The Philippine president said China's claim to airspace above newly built islands and surrounding waters in the disputed South China Sea "is wrong" and Beijing should not tell others to leave those areas to avoid clashes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2P4PLJo

Ben Stokes added to England squad for third Test

All-rounder Ben Stokes, who was deemed not guilty of affray charges by a Bristol court on Tuesday, has subsequently been added to the England squad for the third Test starting on Saturday in Nottingham. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2P8H0hx

Let contentious issues, extraneous debates not distract us: President's I-Day message to nation

In his televised address to the nation on the eve of India's 72nd Independence Day, Kovind recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "most noble mantra" on the power of 'ahinsa' (non-violence) being far greater than the power of 'hinsa' (violence), remarks that come against the backdrop of incidents of lynching and mob violence in some parts of the country. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OAup5A

Yuzvendra Chahal insists on using brain more in red-ball cricket

Rising leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal says "using the brain more" is important while playing red-ball cricket as batsmen tend to attack the bowlers less in the longer format of the game. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2nE0Jta

5 Shaurya Chakras to CRPF men this Independence Day

Five CRPF jawans, who foiled two major suicide attacks in Kashmir’s Bandipora and Pulwama districts last year, have been awarded Shaurya Chakra this Independence Day while 91 others in the largest paramilitary force have been given police medals for gallantry services. This is the highest number of medals ever given to the force on one occasion. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nAuVoR

Indian batting has been naive, irresponsible and stupid: Boycott

Boycott, who had famously coined the moniker 'Prince of Calcutta' for former India captain Sourav Ganguly, felt that the Indian batsmen lack application while trying to flick outswingers, referring to Murali Vijay's mode of dismissals. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BieNlM

Asian Games: Shooters check in at Palembang Athletes Village

Members of the Indian contingent on Tuesday began arriving at the Athletes Village here for the Asian Games, with the shooters being the first to check in at their allotted accommodation. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Biig3M

HC declines to put any restriction on reporting of Rahul Gandhi's tax matter

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined a plea made on behalf of Congress president Rahul Gandhi to put certain restrictions on the media reporting of his petition against reopening of his 2011-12 tax assessment in connection with the Young Indian-National Herald transaction case. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2w6jskF

Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight

The 27-year-old -- whose co-defendant Ryan Ali was also found not guilty -- had been charged following a brawl hours after England played the West Indies in a one-day international in Bristol, southwest England, in September last year. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2KQFLjS

Bumrah, Ashwin fit; Kohli in race to get fully fit for third Test

Skipper Virat Kohli is in a race against time to get completely fit for the third Test. He had confirmed his availability albeit with the rider that he might not be able to field or run between the wickets up to a 100 percent of his ability. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MrLL7p

TV riches make paying fans less crucial to clubs: Report

Premier League clubs receive so much money from television half of them could still turn a profit even if the stadia were empty, according to the BBC. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MixryM

'One nation, one poll' a good idea but not implementable at present: Nitish Kumar

Holding simultaneous polls for all state assemblies and the Lok Sabha would not be possible in the next general elections. It is a good idea but the time is not yet ripe for its implementation, Nitish Kumar said responding to a query from journalists on the letter written on the issue to the Law Commission by BJP national president Amit Shah. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vJZA7B

Congress dares PM Modi to dissolve Lok Sabha, hold early polls with states

Congress has dared PM Modi to dissolve Lok Sabha early and announce general elections along with polls in four states where the terms of the assemblies end this year. Congress challenge come a day after BJP president Amit Shah made a pitch for holding elections to 12 state assemblies including the present four along with 2019 Lok Sabha polls. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OzLIDP

Asiad: India women's handball team loses to Kazakhstan

The Indian women's handball team began its Asian Games campaign on a losing note as it suffered a 19-36 defeat to Kazakhstan in their preliminary round match here on Tuesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2McK6mO

जिओ गीगाफायबर: नोंदणी करताय मग हे वाचा

जिओ गीगाफायबर: नोंदणी करताय मग हे वाचा from टेक - फोटो धम्माल - Maharashtra Times https://ift.tt/2MnKRJg

Twitter ‘mourns’ the ‘death of irony’ after Rahul says 'only one family rules in Telangana'

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Four Rohingyas held for illegally procuring Aadhaar cards

The four Myanmar nationals had migrated to Hyderabad as refugees around five years back and enrolled with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), they said. Two locals helped them procure Aadhaar cards, Voter ID cards by providing false declaration of their residential proof. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OvQItc

Government spells out amnesty details to guard itself from charges of bias

In July-end, Union home minister Rajnath Singh wrote letters to states and union territories to apprise them of guidelines for special remission to prisoners who have consistently maintained good conduct during their jail term, said ministry sources. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Mhrdiw

All parties ruled against proxy voting rights for NRIs except BJP

The Election Commission committee report had recommended both proxy and e-postal ballot for NRIs. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OBzZF8

Centre developing software for tracking explosives, check pilferage to naxalites

System for Explosive Tracking and Training Project (SETT) is being designed at a cost of Rs 62.45 crore. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nyC7Sm

Five factors in the run-up to Chhattisgarh Assembly elections

Congress is behind BJP by only around 0.7% votes, a margin its leaders feel can be bridged this time. The Satnamis (Dalits) and tribals form the core vote base of the Congress and around 65% of its votes come from this segment. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2w7SxF9

BEL-NAL pact for e-target system for defence & paramilitary training

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Guarantee no attack on critics of government: JNU scholar Umar Khalid to PM Modi

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Simultaneous Polls not possible without amendments in law: Election Commissioner

Amidst speculations over the possibility of simultaneous elections taking place in 2019, the Chief Election Commissioner, OP Rawat said that unless the law is amended, India cannot conduct simultaneous polls. While Nitish Kumar, chief minister of Bihar and a crucial NDA ally, who seems to be in favor of the case for simultaneous polls, said that it will not be possible to conduct elections simultaneously in 2019. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MmWAro

Indian squash players question role of coaches in Asiad contingent

The Asian Games-bound Indian squash players have questioned the presence of Cyrus Poncha and Bhuvneshwari Kumari as coaches in the contingent, saying they can only play the role of administrators in the continental mega event in Indonesia. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MFIDlc

Roger Federer 'anxious' ahead of return in Cincinnati

Roger Federer said he is eager to make his start at the Cincinnati Masters as the world number two begins his delayed summer hardcourt season. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Mib4d3

Iyer says not getting picked affects his performance

India A captain Shreyas Iyer says not getting picked for senior national team despite a consistent show runs into his mind and it affects his performance at times. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2w3SfiL

10 persons arrested in connection with Kanwariya vandalism

Police had arrested yesterday 22-year-old Yogesh for allegedly being part of the group that vandalised the grey-coloured car. Yogesh was identified after police scrutinised CCTV footages and registers of nine kanwar camps on Najafgarh Road, police said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Pc30s2

No income generated from YI-National Herald transaction: Sonia Gandhi to HC

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Israeli minister confirms Netanyahu met al-Sisi over Gaza

Egypt and the United Nations have been trying to mediate a long-term truce between Israel and Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza, following a spike in cross-border violence in the past few months. The two leaders discussed the easing of an Israeli-Egyptian blockade of Gaza, rehabilitation of its infrastructure and terms for a ceasefire, the Channel Ten report said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MMlCwW

PM Modi's call to Imran Khan after polls is a positive development, such steps will improve ties: Pakistan envoy Sohail Mahmood

Pakistan's High Commissioner in New Delhi Sohail Mahmood made the remarks during an event held at the country's chancery to mark the country's 72nd Independence Day. During the celebrations, the envoy hoisted his country's flag to the tune of the Pakistan national anthem. Students of the Pakistan High Commission School presented a medley of songs on the occasion as people greeted each other. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2P7BE6b

Rupee crosses seventy: ‘Modi govt finally managed to do what we couldn’t do in 70 years,’ says Congress

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Amjad Ali Khan releases new version of National Anthem

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India couldn't have practised more: Trevor Bayliss

England coach Trevor Bayliss has defended India's much-criticised preparation for the ongoing Test series, saying the beleaguered visitors couldn't have fit in more practice than what they did before the disastrous first two games. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2KPVtM6

Shivraj Singh Chouhan routes yatra through bastions of Congress leaders

An aggressive Chouhan attacked Scindia in Guna, saying the latter wore garlands of lemons and chillies but would not know how chillies are grown in the fields. He took on Digvijaya in Raghogarh, saying the constituency needed “independence” from the Congress. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MMi6Tg

North Korea suspends tour visas ahead of foundation day anniversary

The measure follows reports that Pyongyang had suspended visits by Chinese tour groups as it prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Pyongyang has previously lavishly celebrated the date with military parades or mass games involving thousands of people. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2B86VTw

Taliban capture northern Afghan base, kill at least 14 soldiers: officials

Terrorists gained control of the base in Ghormach district of volatile Faryab province after days of heavy fighting, according to army spokesman Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, adding that 100 soldiers were on the base at the time. A local MP said at least 14 troops were killed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vJlrfr

40 children killed in Yemen bus strike: new Red Cross toll

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Peace talks with Pakistan will be futile: Former RAW chief

Underlining the major differences between the RAW and ISI (Pakistani intelligence agency), former RAW chief Vikram Sood said while the RAW is a "service provider" to policymakers, the ISI is a part of the force that drives Pakistan's country's foreign policy and is like "clandestine core of their army". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2McPtSY

Will Virat Kohli be fit in time for third Test?

A humiliation at Lord's in two and a half days hurts. Adding injury to the insult were the back spasms that Virat Kohli suffered during the Test, and the Indian camp will be extremely worried about the skipper ahead of the third in Nottingham in five days' time. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2B75tkl