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IAAF Rejects Claims That It Wants to Classify Caster Semenya as Biological Male

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has vehemently rejected the claim made by a media report that the association intends South African women's 800m Olympics champion Caster Semenya to be classified as a biological male during the hearing of her landmark case, next week.

Neglecting Social Issues Not Just Myopic but Dangerous: Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

The book is about the three pillars - state, markets and community - that support society and how the right balance among them can be restored so that society prospers.

4 Soldiers Dead in Chopper Crash in Istanbul

Four soldiers lost their lives after a military chopper during an emergency landing here on Monday evening (local time) crashed in the residential area of Turkey's Çekmeköy region.

Jammu and Kashmir: Awami Ittehad Party to Show Black Flags to Narendra Modi During Visit, Says Ex-MLA Sheikh Abdul Rasheed

Rasheed claimed that on the directions of the Prime Minister's Office and the Union power ministry, the Jammu and Kashmir government has prepared a draft to construct the Ratle Project through joint investment between NHPC and JKSPDC.

Thailand Aims to Attract More Indian Tourists

Thailand is one of the favourite international tourist destinations for Indians. The Indian tourists spent almost 70 billion Baht (USD 2.2 billion) last year and 58 per cent of them have been there before with the length of stay averaging 7.45 days. The South East Asian country, this year, is rolling out red carpet to travel enthusiasts from India. 

PM Modi to Address Nation in 1st 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address the nation in the 52nd episode of his “Mann Ki Baat” radio programme on Sunday. 

California Voters Must Approve Law to End Bail Before Trial

The nation's first law eliminating bail for suspects awaiting trial is on hold until California voters decide whether to overturn it, officials said Wednesday.

Ghosal to Lead Indian Challenge in CCI Squash

World number 12 Saurav Ghosal will lead the Indian challenge in the CCI International JSW Indian Squash Circuit 2019, which has attracted world numbers 4 and 5, Tarek Momen and Marwan Elshoprbagy both from Egypt.

Mehbooba Mufti Meets Terrorist's Sister, Warns Governor, Police to Mend Their Ways

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday visited Rubina of Petipora Pulwama, sister of a terrorist, who was allegedly thrashed by policemen in Jammu.

Congress Protests Outside Raj Bhawan, Seeks Jobs for Unemployed Youth

Accusing the previous PDP-BJP government of failing to provide jobs to the educated youngsters of the state, the youth wing of the J&K Congress Wednesday protested outside Raj Bhawan here.

Sensex, Nifty Turn Cautious on Mixed Global Cues

Benchmark equity indices Friday opened on a cautious note amid negative signals from other Asian markets, and mixed macro cues like weakening rupee and easing crude prices.

Winter Session: TMC Gives Notice in RS to Raise RBI Issue

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has given a notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267 to "immediately discuss the threat to nation's institutions like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)".

Cong Ends BJP's 15-year Rule in Chhattisgarh

The Congress will form the next government in Chhattisgarh, ending the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 15-year reign in the tribal state.

Counting of Votes Begins in Telangana

Counting of the votes began on Tuesday for the 119-seat Telangana Assembly amid tight security.

India's Growth 'very Solid': IMF Chief Economist

India's growth has been "very solid" over the past four years, IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld on Sunday said, praising the fundamental economic reforms like the GST and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code carried out by the government.

Kerala HC-appointed Monitoring Committee to Visit Sabarimala

Aluva (Kerala) [India], Dec 2, (ANI): A three-member Sabarimala monitoring committee appointed by Kerala High Court will leave for Sabarimala on Monday to take stock of the situation. They are also scheduled to visit Pamba, Nilakkal, and Sannidhanam in Kerala.

Centre Constitutes Fund for Ex-servicemen: Def Min

The 'Armed Forces Flag Day Fund' (AFFDF) has been constituted by the Centre for the welfare and rehabilitation of the ex-servicemen (ESM) community, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

9 Killed, Dozens Injured in Aleppo Chlorine Attack

As many as nine people were killed and dozens injured in chlorine-filled shell attacks by militants in Aleppo on Saturday.