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ISIS horror ends for Indian nurses, all 46 will be home today

A day that started with despair for Indian nationals in Iraq ended on a bright note as ISIS on Friday afternoon released 46 Indian nurses who had been held captive.

If denied leader of opposition post, Congress may take battle to court

The Congress is mulling the option of moving court if it is denied the post of leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, a possibility that may up its confrontation with the ruling BJP.

Brazil's star striker Neymar ruled out of World Cup with fractured vertebrae

Brazil on Friday lost superstar striker Neymar for the World Cup after he fractured a vertebrae during his side's 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win over Colombia.

CITIES

One lakh Bangalore buildings lack fire safety

Carlton Towers, where nine people lost their lives when it went up in flames two years ago, and Almas Centre, where a jewellery showroom was gutted on Thursday, are not the only buildings to have discarded fire safety norms.

Driver, 8 others kidnap woman for Rs 1.3cr, held

Bangalore Rural police have arrested nine men for kidnapping a senior citizen for a Rs 1.3-crore ransom. One of the men was her driver of five years.

‘Sexual torture’ forces teen to attempt suicide

A 13-year-old Bhandup girl tried to end her life by setting herself on fire on Tuesday, to escape her neighbour's "torture".

TECH

How Microsoft seized a big chunk of the internet, then broke it

There's a group of people at Microsoft who are like internet superheroes on a mission to protect the world from evil hackers.

10 ways Android L is better than Apple’s iOS

Steve Jobs took our jobs: Finnish prime minister

Finnish PM Alexander Stubb accused Steve Jobs of crushing his Nordic country's job market by selling innovations that caught Finland's companies off guard.

SPORTS

Injured Neymar ruled out of World Cup

Brazil on Friday lost superstar striker Neymar for the World Cup after he fractured a vertebrae during his side's 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win over Colombia.

Federer reaches ninth Wimbledon final

Roger Federer reached a ninth Wimbledon final after suppressing bullet-serving giant Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 with a masterful display of the grasscourt arts.

Luiz seals Brazil win over Colombia

A second-half free kick from Brazil's David Luiz sealed a 2-1 win over Colombia in a frantic quarterfinal, keeping the hosts on track for a sixth world title.

BUSINESS

Reliance Retail set to take on Walmart

Tension is rising in the retail industry, as Mukesh Ambani-led Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries gets ready to take on US retailer Walmart in the country's $450-billion cash-and-carry business.

Spencer's to add 80 hypermarkets

Over the next four years, Spencer's — the retail vertical in the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group—will invest at least Rs 250 crore to add 80 hypermarkets across the country. The investment is likely to be financed through an initial public offering sometime next year.

Hyundai ends 4 dealerships in south

Hyundai Motor India has terminated four dealerships in its southern markets citing "poor quality of service".

ENTERTAINMENT

Tiger Shroff beats Ranbir Kapoor

Launched in September 2012, Times Celebex is a monthly rating index based on several measurable parameters, including the stars’ Box-Office performance, their ability to stay in the news across print, TV and online, their brand endorsement, and their popularity among fans on the internet and social media.