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Gunfire, Explosions At Kabul Military Academy
Heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard at a military academy in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday morning, media reports said.....
India To Regain World's Fastest Growing Economy Title Next Year: Economic Survey
India's Economic Survey for 2017-18 has pegged the country's growth at 6.75 per cent for the current fiscal and 7 to 7.5 per cent for 2018-19 while cautioning that increase in crude oil prices in international market may dampen the spirit. ....
Taliban Threatens More Violence After US Rejects Talks
The Taliban on Tuesday threatened the US with more violence and bloodshed after Washington ruled out peace talks with the rebels for unleashing a wave of carnage on Afghanistan. ....
Four Die In Shootouts In Mexico
Mexico City, Jan 31 (IANS) Four people burned to death inside a vehicle and at least three others were wounded in a series of shootouts in Mexico, police said on Tuesday.....
Indian Budget Less Transparent: Anti-corruption Watchdog
India's budget is considered "less transparent" as it provides limited information in the public domain, Transparency International India (TII) said on Wednesday, adding the lack of transparency would lead to severe economic and financial problems.....
Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' Leaves Millions Awestruck In India
The much awaited "Supermoon" became visible in India a little later than expected on Wednesday but when it did, millions of stargazers across the country relished the rare celestial triple delight with a sense of awe.....
Union Budget 2018 Live: Latest News And Highlights
Union Budget for 2018-19 presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Arun Jaitly on Thursday: ....
Congress Wins Rajasthan Assembly Seat, Leads In Lok Sabha Seats
In a spectacular showing, the Congress on Thursday wrested the Mandalgarh Assembly seat in Rajasthan from the BJP and was on the road to victory in both the Ajmer and Alwar Lok Sabha seats in the state, sparking wild celebrations. ....
With Eye On 2019 Polls, FM Announces Sops For Farmers And Common Man But Targets Markets
In his last full budget before general elections in 2019, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley raised long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax to 10 per cent from zero at present, reduced corporate tax for 99 per cent of the companies to 25 per cent but left the tax structure for individuals largely unchanged.....
Sex Assault On Infant, Girl In India, Pakistan 'heart-breaking': UN Spokesperson
Sex assaults on an infant in India and on a girl in Pakistan are "heart-breaking" but the "scourge" of violence against girls affects all countries, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.....
