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Srinagar, Apr 14: Curfew-like restrictions continued for the second day in parts of Kashmir and mobile internet services were today suspended in some areas as tension prevailed in the Valley following killing of four persons in action by security forces during violent protests since Tuesday. Strict restrictions have been imposed in Kupwara town, Kralgund, Handwara, Magam and Langate areas in north

Srinagar, Apr 14: Northern Kashmir remained on edge as the death toll in the firing by security forces touched four in Handwara town, leading to a fresh wave of violent protests and a near-complete shutdown across the Valley. Recognising the gravity of the incident, Northern Army Commander Lt. Gen. D.S. Hooda and 15 Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Satish Dua visited Handwara on Wednesday and described

Apr 14: The company, which is striking fear into its current and potential competitors, expects to report revenue of $750 million in the fiscal year that ended in March, more than double the previous year’s $300 million. The Sitting on an orange sofa set over a Persian carpet, in a gated office park of freshly painted tan buildings and manicured lawns, Baba Ramdev is surrounded by the trappings of

Yangon, Apr 14: A strong earthquake struck Myanmar tonight and was felt in parts of eastern India and Bangladesh, causing residents to rush out of their homes in panic. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries or major damage. The magnitude-6.9 quake struck at a depth of 135 kilometers, 396 kilometers north of Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw, according to the US Geological Survey

Mumbai, Apr 13: In a big blow to BCCI, the Bombay High Court today ordered shifting of all IPL matches scheduled in Maharashtra after April 30 to another state in view of the severe drought in the state, leaving the cricket board 18 days to look for new venues for 13 matches in May. This means that 13 matches, including the final in Mumbai on May 29, cannot be held in Maharashtra. The order came

Srinagar/New Delhi, Apr 13: Kashmir remained tense today as one more youth was killed in fresh clashes between protesters and security forces in the Valley amid curfew-like restrictions imposed in view of the disquiet following the death of three civilians in firing by Army yesterday. An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police was today suspended for "mishandling" of the law and order

New Delhi, Apr 13: In further trouble for liquor baron Vijay Mallya, ED has sought revocation of his passport in connection with its money laundering probe in the Rs 900 crore IDBI bank loan fraud case. Officials said the agency has written to the Ministry of External Affairs to take action under the Passport Act, 1967 and ask the Regional Passport Office (RPO) here to revoke the diplomatic

New Delhi, Apr 13: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti met defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday and raised the issue of Handwara firing, in which two Kashmiri youths were allegedly killed by security forces during clashes. Parrikar assured Mufti that a probe will be initiated and the culprits will be punished. In another incident, a 50-year-old woman wounded in army firing in

Thiruvanathapuram, Apr 13: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday banned high-decibel firework displays between sunset and sunrise. It directed the state government to enforce existing guidelines under the Explosive Substances Act for pyrotechnic shows held during the day. A division bench comprising judges Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Anu Sivaraman was considering a letter by judge V Chitambaresh as

Chandigarh, Apr 12: Gurgaon, the corporate hub of Haryana on the outskirts of Delhi, will now be known as 'Gurugram'. The decision was taken by the BJP government claiming that people of the area have been making a demand in this regard. An official spokesman said the decision to change the name was taken on the basis of the representations received in several fora that it would be appropriate to