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'Yemen is in flames', says UN chief Ban Ki-moon, calls for immediate ceasefire

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Thursday for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen to spur peace talks and get lifesaving aid into the impoverished Middle East nation.

Gujarat HC rejects rape survivor’s abortion plea

Gujarat high court on Thursday refused to permit a 24-year-old gang rape survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy citing that law does not permit abortion beyond 20 weeks' pregnancy.

Rupee can withstand international shocks: Jaitley

The rupee's stability reflects the strength of the Indian economy and the currency should be able to withstand possible international events such as a rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.

CITIES

Gurgaon to get its own bus service

Public transport in Gurgaon will soon see a major upgrade with the launch of a new bus service exclusively for the Millennium City.

Gang stole phones, altered IMEI codes to sell them

The crime branch has busted a gang that had been altering cellphone IMEI numbers through special software and selling them in the grey market. Police have recovered 211 mobile phones with tampered IMEIs.

BEST to launch five dedicated bus lanes soon

The BEST is exploring at least five dedicated bus lanes across the island city and the suburbs, to increase speed and frequency of buses, attract more commuters and deploy more buses on busy routes.

TECH

7 best smartphones launched in India recently

Our pick of seven best smartphones includes devices across price range. Here’s over to the 7 best smartphones launched in India recently…

First impressions: Apple Watch

We spent some time with the Apple Watch and here’s what we feel about it…

Airtel Zero against free internet: Trai

The telecom regulator is of the view that the controversial Airtel Zero plan prima facie violates the principle of net neutrality.

SPORTS

Sourav Ganguly keeps mum on India coach's job

Sourav Ganguly on Thursday preferred to remain tightlipped on whether he is a possible contender for next coach of the Indian cricket team.

Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets

Ajinkya Rahane scored a patient fifty to lead Rajasthan Royals to a close six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.

I want to win more Grand Slams before retiring: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza scaled the doubles ranking peak but the Indian star says there is never enough and she wants to win more Grand Slam titles before retiring.

BUSINESS

Ola raises $400m, led by DST Global

In one of the largest financing rounds for an Indian internet startup, taxi-hailing service Ola said it has raised $400 million - or around Rs 2,500 crore - led by Russian tech billionaire Yuri Milner's investment firm DST Global.

Arun Jaitley pushes US for totalization pact

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has urged US authorities to create a framework that would help Indian workers to get back $3 billion annually, which they contribute as social security in the US.

Need $60bn a year to power growth: Suresh Prabhu

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said that the country needs around $50-60 billion in investment every year.

ENTERTAINMENT

Anushka's parents encourage army kids

Amidst the news surrounding Anushka Sharma and beau Virat Kohli, we spotted the actress’ parents (retired army officer father Ajay Kumar Sharma and mother Ashima) making a quiet appearance at a movie screening on Wednesday evening. Interestingly, we found ourselves privy to the conversation they had with a young actress and her sister, who worked as an AD on Anushka’s next.

No films in Parineeti Chopra's kitty?

According to a report on Pinkvilla.com, Parineeti Chopra is waiting for the right script. The bubbly actress was quoted saying that she hasn't found anything she's liked and the directors she wants to work with are busy.