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House will function if government acts: BJP

New Delhi, July 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday said it wanted parliament to function normally in the monsoon session, but it was not possible without concrete action against corruption.

Bowed to party wishes, says Yeddyurappa

New Delhi, July 31: B.S.

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Ganguly told to pay over Rs.4 lakh dues of travel firm

New Delhi, July 31: A Delhi court has directed former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to pay over Rs.4 lakh to a travel company which booked his air tickets for international travel between 1998 and 2004.

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Toll in Ukrainian mine accidents climbs to 37

Kiev, July 31: The toll in two mine accidents in Ukraine has risen to 37, the Ukrainian emergencies ministry Sunday said.

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Small price? 11,500 trees face axe for Metro

New Delhi, July 31: Delhi Metro’s third phase will put an end to the travelling woes of lakhs of commuters, but the construction work for it will, by its own admission, kill around 11,500 trees on a 108-km stretch in the capital.

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No travel curbs on US diplomats, says Pakistan

Islamabad, July 31: There are no specific travel curbs on US diplomats in Pakistan, the foreign ministry has said.

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Yeddyurappa resigns at last, amid high drama

Bangalore, July 31: Karnataka’s chief minister B.S.

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National Maritime Foundation gets new chief

New Delhi, July 31: Pradeep Kaushiva, a retired navy vice admiral, will take over as the new director of naval think-tank National Maritime Foundation (NMF) Monday from incumbent Commodore (retd) C.

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Sophie Monk’s $1m Playboy offer raises few eyebrows

Melbourne, July 31: Australian pop singer Sophie Monk’s 1 million dollar Playboy offer has raised a few eyebrows, with critics believing the fee is too high for someone who is yet to make a name in the US.

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