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MH17 shooting: Obama slams Russia, gunmen hamper probe

Staff from Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe visited the plane's crash site, but complained that they did not have the full access they wanted.

Fault in fixing price gave oil companies Rs 50,000 crore gain, CAG says

A CAG report on pricing of petroleum products by public sector oil-marketing companies says present pricing system benefited them by Rs 50,513cr from 2007 to 2012.

In science, India invests far less than China, US, South Korea

A report by a thinktank shows India’s investment in science has lagged behind that of neighbouring China, the US and South Korea, resulting in these countries staying ahead when it comes to research.

CITIES

Mumbai building fire: 3 floors gutted

Fire broke out at 9:45 in the morning on the 21st floor and spread between 20th and 22nd floors by 2.30pm, completely damaging all three.

Asaram's associate held on threat charges

Police arrested one devotee of Asaram on Friday for allegedly threatening the father of the teenage girl who was reportedly molested by Asaram.

Hotel guard stabbed to death by ex-employee

A security guard at a hotel on Ashram Road was stabbed to death by a former employee late on Thursday night.The hotel staff caught the assailant and handed him over to the city police.

TECH

Infosys sued by former US employees over Hindi bias

Former US employees of Infosys have filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination over their inability to communicate in Hindi, a charge denied by the company as "false and baseless."

Here's why Microsoft killed Nokia X Android phones

The Nokia X phones that Microsoft discontinued this week blend two rival operating systems, but leave out the best of each.

Android antitrust trial may reveal Google’s secrets

If a judge lets the lawsuit proceed, attorneys will delve into internal Google emails and contracts and interview Google executives under oath.

SPORTS

Lahm ends Germany duty after WC win

Tributes poured in Friday for Germany captain Philipp Lahm who ended his international career just five days after leading his country to a World Cup triumph.

Kobayashi leaps out of burning Caterham

Kamui Kobayashi had to make a hurried exit from his car when he felt the heat more than any other driver on a blazing day for opening practice for German GP.

Messi, Ronaldo top searches during WC

He may not have been able to deliver the World Cup to Argentina but Messi topped the Google search results for forwards along with Portuguese star Ronaldo.

BUSINESS

Plan to hive off sick PSUs' real estate

Similarly, in Kolkata, the company is looking at land owned by NJMC as well as state-government entities such as Lilly Biscuits and West Bengal Warehousing Corporation.

Food processing gets Rs 2,000cr fund

Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday announced a Rs 2,000 crore fund for the food processing industry, as he vowed to get the get the economy back on rail, while blaming the UPA for the current set of woes.

Wind power capacity set to rise after govt's incentive

In a move that will boost the wind power market in India, finance minister Arun Jaitley has said that the Accelerated Depreciation Scheme would be restored for the wind industry.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kapil to romance five heroines in Abbas-Mustan’s next

Popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma has been signed by producer duo Abbas-Mustan for a comic film.

Mohit Suri -Udita expecting a baby

Mohit Suri is just 33 years old, but he has already made nine films seeing enough flops before his last two superhits. He is terrified of so many good things happening in his life together, be it his successful film, his sister Smiley’s marriage and his wife Udita’s pregnancy. Over a cup of coffee, excerpts from a conversation with the filmmaker: