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News briefs: Theatre artists hold rally in Patna, plan street plays to press for their demand
Various artists of theatre groups of the state capital on Friday held a torch rally from Kalidas Rangalay to Multi-purpose Cultural Complex in support of their demands.
Three-member BJP panel slams Uttarakhand govt for flood tragedy
BJP on Friday slammed the Vijay Bahuguna government in Uttarakhand for having failed to adequately deal with last month's natural disaster in the state, saying that but for the administration's failures, many more lives could have been saved.
Security forces unearth land mines in Kondagaon district
The security forces on Friday recovered six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two pipe-bombs planted under a road in the Maoist-hit Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh.
'Bajatey Raho' director keen on directing a horror film
Shah has directed 'Dasvidaniya' and 'Chalo Dilli'. He is also the maker of TV show 'The Great Indian Comedy Show'.
Jilted lover throws acid on married woman
A 22-year-old married woman suffered serious burn injuries on Friday when her jilted lover threw acid at her face after she refused his proposal in Vijay Nagar area in Ghaziabad, police said.
Odisha: 22 teachers caught cheating in an examination
The teachers, who had no qualification for training, were writing the examination on Thursday.
Millions cheer for Pope Francis on Brazil's Copacabana beach
Pope Francis on Thursday issued his first social manifesto, calling on the rich to wipe out vast inequalities, and later received an ecstatic welcome from up to a million people on Rio's famed Copacabana beach.
Gene Sauers leads Senior British Open after 1st round
Sauers mastered a stiff breeze to shoot a 3 under 67 and take the first round lead by one stroke at the Senior British Open on Thursday.
Ashok Gehlot slams Oppn over refinery row, says project beneficial for state
Terming politicisation of proposed refinery at Barmer as "unfortunate", Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the plant would help in the state's progress. Everyone should welcome and support the project as it is aimed for the development...
Spain train crash: Probe of deadly derailment focuses on train speed
The derailment sent pieces of the sleek train plowing across the ground in a ghastly jumble of smashed metal, dirt and smoke.
Bombings and shootings kill 28 across Iraq
More than 750 people have been killed in militant attacks in Iraq so far in July.
Andreas Seppi advances at Croatia Open
Andreas Seppi advanced to the quarter-finals of the Croatia Open when Andreas Haider-Mauer retired with an injury while trailing 6-1, 4-0.
Dyson, Karlberg, Liang lead at Russian Open
Simon Dyson shot a 5-under 67 Thursday to share the lead on the opening day of the Russian Open.
IBL denies shortchanging Sanave, Rupesh base price
Rupesh and Thomas even hinted that they might pull out of the league, alleging that their base price has been slashed without their knowledge.
Mid day meal horror continues with frogs being found in Moradabad, Chitrakoot schools
After insecticides and a dead lizard, frogs were found in the meal served at two primary schools in Moradabad and Chitrakoot districts.
Force India eye strong result at Hungarian GP
Force India, who have made their best ever start to a season, need to bounce back at the Hungaroring after drawing blank in Germany and keep their nose ahead of the sixth placed McLaren.