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More than 800 Valmikis ‘convert’ to Islam in UP to save homes from demolition

Coming good on a threat they had issued a week ago when they said they have no option but to change their faith, they chose Ambedkar’s 124th birth anniversary to embrace Islam.

For Tejas, it’s now about months, not decades

India's defence R&D establishment will have to fire on all cylinders to fast-track the meandering Tejas light combat aircraft, which is still not fully operational or combat ready

After Teesta, Guj govt guns for Ford Foundation

The Gujarat government has written to the Union home ministry to investigate possible violations under FEMA by Setalvad’s NGOs, Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice & Peace.

CITIES

Cousin quizzed for techie murder in Noida

Ankit Chauhan's family said on Tuesday it wasn't aware of any old enmity that could have led to his murder but police insisted that was the most likely possibility and called a cousin of the murdered software engineer for questioning.

Farmer does a Veeru act to seek compensation

A 50-year-old farmer has been sitting on a high-tension line passing 200 feet above his farmland in Dinapur village of Sikar district since Monday morning.

BJP leader's body found near railway tracks in WB

The body of a local BJP leader was found near railway tracks in Hooghly district today, with the party claiming that he had been abducted and murdered for "campaigning against the Trinamool Congress".

TECH

14 ways to make Android phones even more awesome

Your Android phone has a lot of features baked in from the start, but what if you want better?

US receives record number of H-1B visa applications

Applications for H-1B visas allowing US businesses to hire foreign workers in science, engineering and computer programming totaled a record 233,000 for fiscal 2016.

Flipkart pulls out of Airtel's net neutrality violating Airtel Zero

After facing significant backlash on its plans to join Airtel's net neutrality violating service Airtel Zero, e-commerce major Flipkart has pulled out of the service.

SPORTS

Steven Smith leads Rajasthan Royals to win over Mumbai Indians

Captain Steven Smith smashed an unbeaten 79-run knock to lead Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Motera.

Nothing wrong in Uthappa's behaviour: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir defended Robin Uthappa's alleged scuffle with Sarfaraz Khan, saying that such things "happen" during a high intensity tournament like IPL.

India handed tough draw for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Indian football team has been drawn in a tough group alongside top Asian nation Iran, Oman, Turkmenistan and Guam for the second phase.

BUSINESS

World Bank, IMF back India story

India's growth story is expected to dominate the headlines in the years ahead with both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund predicting robust expansion for Asia's third largest economy on the back of reform initiatives launched by the government and the impact of lower global oil prices.

Race hots up for new Trai chief, 77 apply

The race for the next chief of telecom and broadcasting regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is hotting up as incumbent Rahul Khullar retires around the middle of next month.

'Indian cos will raise $100bn in next 3 years'

Kaku Nakhate, country head, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML) is facing a problem of plenty with a "sharp" pickup in investment banking activity.

ENTERTAINMENT

Deepshikha gets restraining order

Actress Deepshikha Nagpal and husband Kaishav Arora, who were spotted together at several social dos until recently, are facing some serious trouble in their marriage.