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4 CRPF Personnel, 2 Civilians Injured in Series of Grenade Attack in Srinagar
In the first attack, militants lobbed a grenade towards a security forces patrol party in Fatehkadal area of Srinagar, they said. Three CRPF personnel and a woman were injured in the explosion, they said.
Revenue Earned From Cheap Crude Oil Utilised in Developmental Projects, Says Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, however, said the government was concerned about the spurt in fuel prices in the country and the inconvenience caused to the common man because of the price rise.
BJP Lost Due to Low Voter Turnout in Bypolls, Says Prakash Javadekar
He said the BJP was a "thinking party" and that it would analyse the reasons for the bypoll defeat and take necessary actions.
Coca Cola, Infosys, Others Pledge to Beat Plastic Pollution in India
The government is sensitising the issue on the occasion of the World Environment Day on June 5 with the theme 'Beat plastic pollution'.
Dieting May Up Smoking, Binge Drinking In Teenaged Girls
Teenaged dieters were 1.6 times more likely to smoke and skip breakfast, and 1.5 times more likely to smoke and engage in binge drinking than those who were not dieting.
New Study Determines How Much Exercise Is Needed To Improve Cognition In Older Adults
New US research has provided some insight into how much physical activity is needed to help prevent cognitive decline as we age, finding that any exercise brings benefits as long as a minimum amount of 52 hours is completed over a 6-month period.
Cry If You Want To: Japan Governors Back Bawling Babies
A group of 13 Japanese governors have joined forces to let babies cry if they want to -- or at least create a society that is more tolerant of tearful tots.
Indrani Mukerjea Rushed to Hospital Again After Complaints of Chest Pain
This is the second time in two months that Indrani Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, has been admitted to the hospital.
PM Modi Unveils Mahatma Gandhi's Plaque With Former Singaporean Premier
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on the last leg of his three-nation tour, unveiled the plaque on the seafront where some of the Mahatma's ashes were immersed in 1948.
Retired English Teacher Corrected Grammar in Letter From Donald Trump And Sent It Back
The letter, dated May 3 and printed on White House stationery, was addressed to Yvonne Mason, 61, who retired in 2017. After she made the corrections, she snapped a picture, posted the letter on Facebook and mailed it back to the White House.
Trump Revives Singapore Summit With North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Eight days after cancelling the unprecedented summit, citing Pyongyang's "open hostility," Trump welcomed North Korea's former intelligence chief, currently under punitive U.S. sanctions, to the White House Oval Office, afterwards exchanging smiles and ha...
Trump Calls for Comedian Samantha Bee's Firing After Crude Ivanka Comment
On Wednesday, Bee called Ivanka Trump a crude reference for the female anatomy on her show "Full Frontal" while discussing the president's controversial immigration policies.
Rupee Zooms to One Month high on Upbeat GDP Data
The economic expansion was significantly higher than China's 6.8 per cent in the January-March period.
Congress Suspects Misuse of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's Email Account, Files Police Complaint
According to the complaint, Parrikar, who is currently being treated for pancreatic ailments and has been asked to stay away from electronics due to his health conditions, has nevertheless been communicating through his email.
Jeff Goldblum Earns His Place On Hollywood Walk of Fame
The organisers said that Goldblum, 65, who is also known for starring in "Independence Day", will be inducted at a ceremony here on June 14, reports independent.ie.
Samsonite CEO Ramesh Tainwala Makes Hasty Exit After Being Accused of Lying on Resume
The world's largest luggage maker said Tainwala had resigned for personal reasons but its board took seriously allegations about his academic credentials and his departure was "in the best interests of the company and its shareholders".