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Live! Edward Snowden awarded freedom of expression prize in Norway
Solution to Delhi's power problem lies with its residents - 23:18 IST
Light rains bring relief in some parts of India - 22:34 IST
Fresh standoff between Kejriwal and Jung over ACB appointments - 22:16 IST
IIT-M row: SC panel summons HRD sec, IIT director - 22:04 IST
Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles - 21:54 IST
India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact - 20:22 IST
Helicopter crashes in quake-hit Nepal; foreigner among 4 killed - 19:51 IST
Over 400 missing hours after Chinese ship sinks, captain held - 19:46 IST
J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators - 19:10 IST
MP CM's cabinet colleague urges people to add fish in diet - 18:55 IST
Sunananda case: AIIMS forensic chief alleges pressure on autopsy - 18:45 IST
Centre seeks report on employment of minorities - 18:22 IST
FEARLESS: 90-year-old UK woman skydives from 15,000ft - 18:19 IST
Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal - 17:45 IST
Party all night! But no more 'Sunburn' by the Goa beach? - 16:23 IST
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on three-day visit to India - 16:14 IST
In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon - 15:41 IST
Are India's wildlife sanctuaries on the decline? - 15:32 IST
Uber driver, who forcibly tried to kiss passenger, arrested in Gurgaon - 15:28 IST
Lights, action, music: Telangana celebrates turning 1 - 15:08 IST
Muslims who consider India motherland entitled to all rights: Sena - 14:34 IST
AFSPA removal: Why Tripura and J&K are very different - 14:20 IST
Heartbreak! Paris says au revoir to love locks - 14:13 IST
Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan - 14:09 IST
PHOTOS: Snapshots from Pranab's Stockholm visit - 14:01 IST
Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group - 13:39 IST
'We now have a prime minister who talks' - 12:44 IST
California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice - 12:40 IST
Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13 - 12:16 IST
More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN - 11:30 IST
Why PM's Bangladesh visit couldn't be better-timed - 11:13 IST
The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke' - 10:29 IST
Lankan Navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen - 10:20 IST
Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami chief offers Rs 100 crore for 'arresting' PM Modi - 10:14 IST
Why India must pay attention to China's defence plans - 09:02 IST
Indian-American Ro Khanna launches second bid to enter US Congress - 08:52 IST
View from 1,250 feet: One World Observatory opens - 08:45 IST
Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers - 02:22 IST
Kerry flies home after cycling accident - 01:53 IST
K V Chowdary tipped to be new CVC, Vijai Sharma may be CIC - 00:43 IST

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue - 18:40 IST
The ultimate summer workout to get in shape - 18:39 IST
5 tips to pick the right engineering college for you - 18:38 IST
The sexiest thing you'll lay your eyes on - 17:00 IST
Benelli TNT R is a dynamite on wheels - 15:57 IST
Robert De Niro tells you how to deal with rejection - 09:36 IST
Six tips to maximise life insurance benefits - 09:00 IST

IndiGo to allow 6 trips for Rs 42,000 with a coupon scheme - 21:47 IST
Market crash wipes out Rs 2.26 lakh cr from investor wealth - 21:17 IST
HSBC set to cut thousands of jobs globally - 20:47 IST
PM for developing 1,100 islands, 300 lighthouses: Gadkari - 20:30 IST
Scanty rains: States told to gear up to meet water demand - 19:50 IST
Why Rajan trashes bankers' call for CRR cut - 19:39 IST
E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President - 19:23 IST
BSE: Top losers and gainers - 19:01 IST
Rupee slips 12 paise to 63.82 vs USD - 18:48 IST
RBI effect: SBI, Allahabad cut lending rates - 18:30 IST
Rate cut to spur housing demand: Realty firms - 18:27 IST
RBI lowers growth forecast to 7.6% - 18:03 IST
Rajan advises banks to encourage borrowers to hedge agri risks - 17:58 IST
Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos - 17:37 IST
RBI's 0.25% rate cut not enough to propel growth, says India Inc - 17:31 IST
No response on sanction to try govt servants in coal scam: CBI - 17:30 IST
BSNL to offer free national roaming from June 15 - 17:19 IST
Indian student wins scholarship to Apple conference - 17:10 IST
RBI not a cheerleader for markets, says Rajan - 16:55 IST
Banks risk losing market share for short-term margins: Rajan - 16:50 IST
Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world - 16:43 IST
RBI rate cut makes auto cos happy - 16:34 IST
Sensex slumps 661 points on inflation, growth concerns - 16:16 IST
Monsoon expected to be 'deficient' this year - 16:10 IST
Jailtey makes a strong case for plastic currency - 16:03 IST
India downgrades monsoon forecast, stokes drought fears - 15:44 IST
Changes to RBI's reverse repo rate since 2001 - 15:26 IST
This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system - 15:24 IST
RBI cuts rates for third time to put growth on firmer footing - 15:23 IST
'More room for rate cuts may open up if monsoon, oil risks are low' - 15:17 IST
RBI cautions against hasty overhaul of financial regulation - 15:10 IST
Infographic: RBI cuts lending rate by 0.25% - 15:04 IST
Rajan cuts lending rate by 0.25%; third cut in 2015 - 14:58 IST
RBI move consistent with positive trends: Chief economic advisor - 14:57 IST
Here's why those looking for a job are in for better times - 14:55 IST
Court directs FIR against Amitabh, Madhuri, Preity in Maggi row - 14:19 IST
Hyundai Creta to compete with Renault Duster, India launch soon - 13:43 IST
No. of Indians visiting US will grow by 42% in 2015 - 13:34 IST
What the monsoon winds bring - 13:30 IST
IGATE sold off domestic IMS biz before buyout by Capgemini - 13:11 IST
Growth weaker than GDP numbers suggest, warns Rajan - 12:16 IST
Highlights of RBI's monetary policy - 12:14 IST
'A sharp fall in inflation provided RBI with a window to cut rates' - 12:10 IST
Tagore works available for Android users - 10:58 IST
A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart - 10:48 IST
Flyer growth soars 20% on low fares - 10:47 IST
Infosys employees can now don casuals on weekdays - 10:20 IST
Is it the end of brand 'Maggi' or will Nestle strike back? - 10:16 IST
REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth - 09:24 IST
Is it time for stocks without brokers? - 08:31 IST
Is Vijay Mallya on the comeback trail? - 08:30 IST
None in the UPA govt took my calls, I felt like an outcast: Pradip Baijal - 08:19 IST
Tax payers must disclose additional details this year - 08:17 IST

Headingley Test: Ruthless New Zealand complete emphatic win - 22:23 IST
Bangladesh decides against using DRS for India series - 18:47 IST
Thakur tightlipped about Dravid's role - 17:31 IST
Just to have Shastri is massive boost for us: Kohli - 16:11 IST
Shastri is Team India's interim coach for Bangladesh tour - 15:57 IST
What's the role of the Advisory panel? Can the BCCI elaborate? - 15:38 IST
Bedi bats for Indian coach for the Men in Blue - 15:34 IST
Have Bangladesh lost the battle before it starts? - 15:21 IST
In Test matches we want to be the team to beat: Kohli - 13:20 IST
No respite for Pakistan's captain, his SUV confiscated - 10:42 IST

FIFA needs profound restructuring: Sepp Blatter - 23:05 IST
Blatter stands down as FIFA president - 23:01 IST
French Open: Wawrinka trumps Federer to reach semi-finals - 22:42 IST
Ivanovic sails into French Open semis, meets Safarova - 20:34 IST
12 BEST Sports Photos of the week! - 19:27 IST
FIFA says Valcke not involved in $10 million payment - 16:20 IST
Former Olympic champ says his new name is Caitlyn! - 12:54 IST
Tennis star Sania lends support to PETA campaign - 11:47 IST
NZ to grill Blatter over agenda, Oceania World Cup place - 11:17 IST
Check out why Schweinsteiger scores a perfect 10! - 10:10 IST
Hamburg keep Bundesliga record with 'crazy' win - 10:08 IST
FIFA scandal takes ugly turn - 10:00 IST
Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open! - 08:35 IST

'No one took me seriously earlier' - 18:37 IST
Ranveer Singh: I don't like my face - 18:36 IST
6 Life Lessons from Rakhi Sawant - 18:35 IST
Shraddha, Katrina, Sonakshi: Looking WOW in RED! - 18:30 IST
Moushumi Chatterjee: Sanjeev Kumar used to treat me like a child - 17:14 IST
Say hello to Dr Vidya Balan - 16:10 IST
First Look: Salman Khan in Selfie le le re - 15:57 IST
Priyanka Chopra suffering from influenza - 14:54 IST
Birthday Special: Just how well do you know Mani Ratnam? - 14:06 IST
PIX: Kapoors, Dimple Kapadia, Asha Parekh watch Dil Dhadakne Do - 11:45 IST
Shabana Azmi: Anil Kapoor is working with Zoya and Sonam working with me! - 10:01 IST
Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna - 09:17 IST
'I am not a fan of remakes' - 09:07 IST
Birthday Special: Just how well do you know Sonakshi Sinha? - 09:00 IST

Lights, action, music: Telangana celebrates turning 1 - 15:08 IST
Heartbreak! Paris says au revoir to love locks - 14:13 IST
Hyundai Creta to compete with Renault Duster, India launch soon - 13:43 IST
PIX: Kapoors, Dimple Kapadia, Asha Parekh watch Dil Dhadakne Do - 11:45 IST
View from 1,250 feet: One World Observatory opens - 08:45 IST

Sanjeev Nayyar: AFSPA removal: Why Tripura and J&K are very different
Claude Arpi: The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'
Srikanth Kondapalli: Why India must pay attention to China's defence plans
Srinath Raghavan: Why PM's Bangladesh visit couldn't be better-timed
Vinayak Chatterjee: A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart
Shailesh Dobhal: Is it the end of brand 'Maggi' or will Nestle strike back?
Ajit Balakrishnan: What the monsoon winds bring

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

'We now have a prime minister who talks'
REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth