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Punjab CM warns Damdami Taksal over alleged threats to dhadrianwale CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has issued a stern warning to the Damdami Taksal over their alleged threats to Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, cautioning them against any attempt to take the law in their hands.

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Rahul challenges Modi to cut fuel prices NEW DELHI: Taking a cue from the fitness challenge gone viral on Twitter, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring down petrol and diesel prices or face country-wide agitation.

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Nipah virus kills one more in Kerala, public meetings banned KOZHIKODE (KERALA): With the death of one more patient who tested positive for Nipah virus (NiP) on Thursday morning, the disease has claimed 12 lives in Kerala, officials said.

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Rajnath condoles Thoothukudi deaths, MHA seeks report on violence NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said his Ministry had taken congnisance of killing of 12 protesters in police firing in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu and sought a report from the state on the incident and the prevailing situation.

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Indo-Bangladesh border will be sealed by December: Sonowal GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday announced that the India-Bangladesh border in the state will be completely sealed by December.

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Kumaraswamy takes oath as Karnataka CM BENGALURU: Janata Dal-Secular leader H.D. Kuamaraswamy on Wednesday took oath as Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister, heading a coalition government with the Congress.

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Delhi Police opposes suspected IM operative's bail plea NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Wednesday opposed before the Supreme Court a bail plea filed by suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) member Fasih Mahmood, who was deported from Saudi Arabia in 2012.

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16 killed in Afghanistan blast KABUL: At least 16 people were killed when a vehicle, packed with explosives detonated in the southern Kandahar province on Tuesday, authorities said.

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UAE issues Kerala travel warning over Nipah virus ABU DHABI: The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has asked people to put off unnecessary travel to Kerala where a Nipah virus (NiV) outbreak has claimed 10 lives and at least 40 others have been quarantined.

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Petrol prices rise over Rs 3/litre in 12 days NEW DELHI: Petrol prices across the four metros increased by over Rs 3 per litre in 12 days after dynamic pricing system was resumed on May 14, data on the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) website shows.

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Modi government worked for farmers, helped industries: Shah NEW DELHI: BJP President Amit Shah on Friday said that the Modi government has worked for every section of the society and none can accuse it of being either anti-farmer or anti-industrialist.

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Scindia asks MP government to allot him Bhopal residence BHOPAL: Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia has written to the Madhya Pradesh government to allot him a residence in the state capital to help him in his canvassing for the upcoming Assembly polls.

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HCL engineer kidnapped for ransom GHAZIABAD: An engineer working with HCL Technology Ltd in Noida has been kidnapped for ransom, police said on Friday.

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Car bomb kills 6 in Libya's Benghazi TRIPOLI: A car bomb explosion killed six people and injured more than 20 in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, a local official said.

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Modi underlines Centre's commitment towards education SANTINIKETAN (WEST BENGAL) :Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted the Central government's commitment towards revitalising the educational infrastructure and boost an innovative mindset among students.

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Five accused in Bodh Gaya blasts case convicted PATNA: A Bihar court on Friday convicted all the five accused in the 2013 serial blasts that rocked Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi temple.

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Canada blast: Sushma in touch with Indian diplomats NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said she is in touch with Indian diplomats in Canada following a blast in an Indian restaurant in that country that reportedly left 15 people injured.

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Rail services suspended after protests in Anantnag SRINAGAR: Rail services between Baramulla and Bannihal towns in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended on Friday after protests erupted in Anantnag district over the arrests of young men by security forces.

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Congress' Ramesh Kumar elected Karnataka Speaker BENGALURU: Congress legislator K.R. Ramesh Kumar was on Friday elected unopposed as the Karnataka Assembly Speaker, pro tem Speaker K.G. Bopaiah announced.

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Lack of drinking water in Shantiniketan, Modi apologise SANTINIKETAN: Following unruly scenes over lack of drinking water here at the Visva Bharati premises here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought apologies from its students during the 49th convocation which he attended as its Chancellor.

News | Technology

GDPR: Tough EU data protection law comes into effect LONDON: The General Data Protection Regulation -- better known as GDPR -- that gives citizens of the European Union (EU) more rights to control their personal information comes into effect from Friday

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Opposition called shutdown evokes mixed response in TN CHENNAI: A shutdown called by the DMK-led opposition condemning the police firing that killed 13-anti-Sterlite copper plant protestors in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, met with mixed response on Friday.

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Gadkari advocates bringing fuel under GST NEW DELHI: With petrol and diesel rates skyrocketing on a daily basis, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday advocated bringing fuel under the GST to curb the price hike.

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Low intensity quake in Himachal SHIMLA: An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was felt in Himachal Pradesh early on Friday, an official said here. There was no loss of life.

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Explosion in Canada Indian restaurant injures 15 OTTAWA: At least 15 people were injured following a blast in an Indian restaurant in Canada's Mississauga city, the media reported.

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Arjun Vajpai conquers Kangchenjunga, youngest to scale 6 peaks above 8,000m TSERAM (NEPAL): The thunder of helicopter breaks early morning silence as mountaineer Arjun Vajpai lands in this eastern Nepal village after scaling Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak.

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Samsung must pay Apple $539mn in patent lawsuit: US court SAN FRANCISCO: A US court has finally asked Samsung to pay $539 million to Apple for copying patented iPhone designs, after the two giants got entangled in a legal battle in 2011.

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US Senate passes bill to revamp sexual harassment policies WASHINGTON : The US Senate has passed a legislation to overhaul the way Congress deals with sexual harassment in its ranks, a response to the #MeToo movement, the media reported.

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Heatwave conditions in Delhi NEW DELHI: It was clear sky on Friday here in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, said the Met as it forecast heatwave conditions at some areas in the city.

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Militants murder civilian in J&K SRINAGAR: A civilian has been murdered by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said.

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5 killed in Jammu accident JAMMU: Five persons were killed and eight injured on Friday in a road accident on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway.

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Capt Amarinder Singh expressing inability to act against Bikram Majithia exposes SAD-Congress nexus CHANDIGARH: The statement by Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh showing his inability to act agaisnt former SAD minister Bikram Singh Majithia for his alleged involvement in drug racket has led to political storm in the state and also dismayed the Congress Ministers and MLA's demanding to put Majithia in Jail.

RSS factor triggers war of atrition between BJP and SAD Would SAD break its alliance with BJP after Akal Takht edict against RSS-the mentor of BJP ? RSS move to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh anniversary triggers major controversy and Sikh protests

Print Media

Print Media | Indian Politics

The proposal for simultaneous elections goes against basic principles of the parliamentary system and the Indian Constitution.

BJP’s secret poll dealings need to be exposed

Women

Women | Personality

Simrat Sumera confers Miss AIPC India award at All-India Poetess Conference

#MeToo is the need of the hour: Karan Oberoi SDM Shahkot Navneet Bal lost her father at 13, rose to PCS ranks to fulfills father's dream Taapsee wants women to celebrate their multi-tasking art

Entertainment

Entertainment | Bollywood

India stunned by Sridevi's death MUMBAI: Veteran actress Sridevi, 54, passed away in Dubai, plunging the entire country into a pall of gloom as her fans and admirers expressed shock and disbelief. The actress breathed her last on Saturday night at around 11 p.m. She was rushed to the nearby Rashid Hospital but pronounced dead on admission.

Bollywood actress Sridevi died of cardiac arrest 'Sat Shri Akaal England’ will be a roller-coaster ride of emotions and laughter- Ammy Virk Rakishly good looking actor who became India's first international star

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Karan Oberoi’s re-creation of ‘Chaudhvin Ka Chand’ song release

Hot and sensuous Gurleen Chopra is all set to sizzle in Kar Le Tu Deal

Sedcond song of Kapil Sharma starrer Firangi titled Sajna Sohne Jiha released

Short Film Ishq Ki Dava- an adaptation of O. Henry’s The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein

Daisy Shah's new single Aaja Mahi is out!