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Cabinet hikes minimum support price of paddy, pulses to check price rise
The CCEA increased the minimum support price of paddy by Rs 50 to Rs 1,410 per quintal for this year, in addition to a steep hike in the MSP of pulses by Rs 275 per quintal.
Four more moderate tremors jolt Nepal, 320 aftershocks felt since the earthquake in May
Four moderate earthquakes with magnitudes between 4 and 5.2 jolted Nepal early today.
Rural health service worsens in Odisha with over 600 doctors missing in action
The Odisha government has issued notice to as many as 613 doctors, who haven’t reported for duty at various government hospitals in the state for years.
Have known Lalit Modi's family, but unaware of documents alleging my support for his UK stay permit: Raje
The documents claimed that Vasundhara gave her testimony supporting Modi on the condition that it will not be revealed to Indian authorities.
Animal husbandry can provide jobs to one crore people: N Chandrababu Naidu
According to an official release issued in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the chief minister highlighted animal husbandry's potential to provide employment to one crore people, during a review meeting with the state animal husbandry department.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Oram alleges BJD Government of diverting funds for tribal welfare
At the BJP ST Morcha's National Executive Meet, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram alleged the BJD-Government in Odisha of diverting central funds for tribal welfare.
GJM leaders get breather from HC in Madan Tamang murder case
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the CID not to arrest GJM chief Bimal Gurung and 20 others in connection with the Madan Tamang case until the anticipatory bail plea filed by them is disposed.
Nestle shares reel under regulatory pressure, down 3%
The stock ended the day 2.79% lower at Rs 5,782.85 on the BSE. During the day, it had lost 3.33% to Rs 5,750. On the NSE, shares of Nestle went down by 2.86% to Rs 5,784.65.
Madhuri was first B-Town actress with personal trainer, says Leena Mogre
The 'Tezaab' star was "the first to have a personal trainer", Mogre said.
Sopore killings handiwork of breakaway Hizbul Faction: Police
According to the JK Police, Lashkar-e-Islam, a splinter group of Hizbul Mujahideen is behind the recent killings in Sopore.
A chocolate a day keeps heart diseases at bay
Researchers have found that eating up to 100 grams of chocolate every day is linked to lower heart disease and stroke risk.
Congress calls Sushma's humanitarian claim a 'false tear jerker', asks PM Modi if there's a 'larger nexus'
The Congress party on Tuesday continued its offensive against Narendra Modi government over Lalit Modi visa row involving External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Microsoft's drones to catch mosquitoes and help stop epidemics
Microsoft researchers are developing autonomous drones that collect mosquitoes to look for early signs that potentially harmful viruses are spreading, with the goal of preventing disease outbreaks in humans.
Turkey looking forward to PM Narenda Modi's visit in November
"Well, we are looking at more opportunities for more interaction at the senior-level and Turkey is looking forward to the visit of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Turkey for the G 20 summit," Ambassador of Turkey to India Burak Akcapar told reporters.
Lalit Modi visa row: Saamana backs Sushma Swaraj, alleges a 'dangerous game to destabilise foreign ministry'
Even as the Congress-led opposition has stepped up attack on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over the Lalit Modi visa row, NDA constituent Shiv Sena has come out in her support.
Colombia not out for revenge against Brazil: James Rodriguez
Colombia will not be seeking revenge when they face Brazil in the Copa America on Wednesday despite losing to them in last year's World Cup, Rodriguez said on Monday.
