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Bihar policemen in Naxal captivity Under pressure from Maoists, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his government was ready for talks with the ultras and assured them safe passage.

Battle for YSR's legacy - I

Battle for YSR's legacy - I Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and his family members on Thursday paid homage to late Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on his first death anniversary.

Sports 'Spot-fixing cash found in Butt's room'

World Wildfires destroy over 500 bldgs in Russia

Business Oil falls below $75 is Asian trade

World Crowds attack home of Iranian oppn leader

Nation Azad holds meeting over Dengue surge

Nation Life returns to normal in Kashmir Valley

Sports Pakistan threatens to sue British tabloid

Business Food inflation up at 10.86 pc

World US, SKorea to hold further naval drills

World Indonesian volcano spews new burst of ash

World Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle

Has Nitish Kumar failed in tackling the naxal-hostage crisis?

Nation

This channel grab from 'Sahara Samay' shows the body of slain Bihar ASI Lucas Tete. Photo: NewsX.

Police identify body of ASI Lucas Tete

Tete was executed by the Naxals after their second deadline expired on Thursday. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

India conveys concern to China over PoK

Life returns to normal in Kashmir Valley

Azad holds meeting over Dengue surge

Around the web

OUJAC calls for bandh on Sept 5 - Express Buzz

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India to boost defence ties with South Korea - Times of India

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Chinese troops in PoK: India conveys concern to China - Times of India

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AIADMK to raise own force for Jaya - Times of India

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Jagan leaves for Prakasam to resume 'Odarpu Yatra' - NDTV.com

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Judge, Govt, CBI did deal to fix Sohrab case: Amit Shah - Indian Express

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Sonia behind resurgent Cong - Asian Age

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Cement companyofficial kidnapped - The Hindu

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Curfew lifted in Anantnag, life returns to normal in Valley - Times of India

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Mumbai cops' reason for custody: Victim Muslim, accused Hindu - Indian Express

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“Camps of CPI(M) cadres present in Jangalmahal” - The Hindu

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24 Indians rescued from traffickers in Malaysia - Times of India

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Chavan knocks on PM door to save airport from Jairam - Economic Times

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Hostage crisis: different cop's body found - IBNLive.com

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3 cops suspended for assaulting woman colleague - Hindustan Times

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Double increments for Marathi postgraduates: BMC panel - Times of India

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CPM show of strength in Dharampur - Times of India

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Krishna to talk resettlement of Tamils during Lanka trip - Times of India

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170 'govindas' injured across Mumbai - Hindustan Times

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Tar balls harden, take toll on marine life off Goa - Times of India

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Couple commit suicide by jumping into Chenab - Hindustan Times

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New Delhi DU students vote to elect new union - Hindustan Times

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Geelani announces fresh protest calendar - Times of India

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“Kashmir situation needs a human touch” - The Hindu

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World

A soldier walks past a pick-up truck and seized weapons near the town of Ciudad Mier. Photo Courtesy: AP

Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle

Violence has surged in northeastern Mexico this year since the Zetas broke ranks with their former employer, the Gulf cartel.

Crowds attack home of Iranian oppn leader

US, SKorea to hold further naval drills

Wildfires destroy over 500 bldgs in Russia

Around the web

Gates in south Afghanistan to meet US troops - Sydney Morning Herald

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Resuming nuclear talks - Manila Bulletin

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Fears for villagers as Indonesian volcano erupts again - AFP

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Hurricane Earl brushes North Carolina - Sydney Morning Herald

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Mexico army kills dozens of drug suspects - The Guardian

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Rifles and reshuffled decks - Ha'aretz

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BP: Deepwater Horizon oil well will be permanently sealed 'in two weeks' - The Guardian

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Manila begins hostage crisis probe - Aljazeera.net

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ICC provisionally suspends Pak tainted trio - Indian Express

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Karzai urges Afghans not to panic as bank withdrawals accelerate - Washington Post

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Mozambique prices 'irreversible' - BBC News

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Political purgatory exposes the ugly election - ABC Online

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Central & South Asia IMF raises Pakistan funding - Aljazeera.net

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Lahore blasts toll rises to 37, Shias mourn - Indian Express

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US sanctions on Pakistani Taliban - The Hindu

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More bombs found in Discovery standoff case - msnbc.com

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Business

Cereal prices, however, rose by 6.76 per cent, driven mainly by higher prices of pulses, rice and wheat.

Food inflation up at 10.86 pc

Food inflation has been in double digit for most of the year, except for a brief period in July when it fell to single digit.

Sensex up 78 points in the opening trade

Asian stocks rise on improving US data

Oil falls below $75 is Asian trade

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MFs' AUM jumps as equity funds put up better show - Economic Times

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Pune conman sells hired cars, vanishes - NDTV.com

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Privacy in iTunes Ping - PC World

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Ashok Leyland shares hit year high - Economic Times

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New Co bill to check Indian corporate corruption? - Oneindia

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Bharti Names Chairman's Son as Manager - Wall Street Journal

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Belekeri probe picks pace - Daily News & Analysis

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Sugar decontrol to happen in phased manner: Simbhaoli Sugar - Moneycontrol.com

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EIH & RIL: A mystery wrapped in a call option enigma? - Daily News & Analysis

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Profits Of Chinese Steel Makers Down In July - India Infoline.com

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Pawar announces release of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat - India Today

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Reliance Cap buys 8.68 pc in Trent for Rs 21.2 cr - Economic Times

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Sensex lackluster amid volatility; Realty, CD up - Myiris.com

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Is the Direct Tax Code a significant reform? - Reuters India

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Manmohan Singh says he would look into Navi Mumbai airport issue - Daily News & Analysis

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Sensex up 43 pts in early trade; Infy, ICICI BK rise - Myiris.com

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Art for all - Indian Express

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Umashankar back in saddle - Express Buzz

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Food and fuel inflation accelerates - Moneycontrol.com

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Sharma backs FDI in multi-brand retail, says opening up to create more jobs - Economic Times

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Indian rockers tour with Harley-Davidson - Hindustan Times

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NHB, Cibil to set up central registry of mortgaged houses - Economic Times

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Hurricane Earl downgraded to Category 3 as winds decrease to 115 mph - Washington Post

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FIIs net buy Rs 2065 cr in F O - Moneycontrol.com

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RUPEE: Trades In A Narrow Range; Dollar Watched - India Infoline.com

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Sports

File photo of Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt in England. Photo: AP.

'Spot-fixing cash found in Butt's room'

The money is believed to have been part of 150,000 pounds handed over by an undercover News of the World reporter to the alleged fixer Mazhar Majeed.

Tainted Pak trio suspended provisionally

Pakistan threatens to sue British tabloid

Exclusive: Ind-Pak's Asia Cup clash fixed?

Around the World

Kapil asks ICC to ensure Pakistan cricket is not damaged - Times of India

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Kapil asks ICC to ensure Pakistan cricket is not damaged - Times of India

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Who is Dheeraj Dixit? - NDTV.com

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ECB chief offers to help Pakistan, but ICC yet to give backing - Zee News

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Commonwealth Games hosts India face doping shame - AFP

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Tendulkar joins Indian Air Force today - Hindustan Times

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NDMC: Most projects not related to Games - Times of India

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Catch of the Day: Is that Barack Obama playing a prank? - NDTV.com

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A royal mess at Queen's Baton relay - Express Buzz

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Kapil asks ICC to ensure Pakistan cricket is not damaged - Times of India

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Afridi will be under pressure: Akram - Calcutta Telegraph

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To accommodate all, Noida plans Masterplan 2031 - Indian Express

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Pakistan defends tainted trio, hints at Indian hand in fixing saga - Times of India

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IPL meeting on Sunday - Calcutta Telegraph

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C'Wealth Games Express chugs into Bangalore - Daily News & Analysis

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Hazlewood starts to dream - CricInfo.com

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Saina slips to No. 3 in rankings - Calcutta Telegraph

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Let the Games begin... - Daily News & Analysis

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Showbiz

We Are Family movie poster. Photo courtesy: wikipedia

Movie Review: We Are Family

We go to watch a film for its ability to entertain us and not to make us cry. Johar somewhere holds us to a certain kind of emotional blackmail in the film.

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