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Mittal gets closer to Arcelor take over
The financial regulators of Luxembourg, France, Belgium and Spain must give their approval to Mittal's offer.
Police chiefs get NHRC notice
"Use of brutal force cannot be justified," says commission. Police officials have to reply in two weeks.
Govt on track to meet fiscal target: FM
Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the government was on track to meet its fiscal target of 3 per cent of gross domestic product.
Argentina gamble on a young squad
Argentina, who fell at the first hurdle four years ago, have Ivory Coast, Netherlands and Serbia and Montenegro in their group.
Raina adds new dimension to team India
Raina likes to remind himself of the duck on his debut to ensure the adulation he attracts does not go to his head.
Exercise can cut skin cancer risk
Exercise may protect skin cancer, as it appears to speed up the rate at which the cancer cells die, says study.
Indian in Bahrain appeals for freedom
An Indian maid has appealed to be rescued from her Bahranian sponsor, who has denied her food and clothes for five months.
I am ready to talk to docs: Arjun
Arjun Singh has said he is ready to talk to the protesting doctors and students about the quota proposals.
Meghalaya marriages to be registered
The Meghalaya government has framed draft rules for compulsory registration of marriages of different communities.
Johnny Depp's got the write stuff
Johnny Depp is the best when it comes to signing autographs says Autograph Collector magazine.
Narmada Dam: BJP, Cong back to blows
The Sardar Sarovar Dam controversy is taking a new political hue. After initial agreement, BJP and Congress are back with the blamegame.
The undisputed sprint king? Not yet
Despite becoming the world's fastest man, Gatlin must still beat Asafa Powell to become the undisputed sprint king.
LIC raises charges on policy term change
Charge for most services are increased to Rs 50 from Rs 5, with the fee for assignment of policies going up to Rs 250.
Wonderbra trims, cuts 950 jobs
DBApparel, the company behind the Wonderbra, said on Friday it might cut 950 jobs in Europe due to declining turnover.
Indore halts construction to save water
The acute shortage of water has forced the Municipal Corporation of Indore to stop all construction work in the city.
We'll miss entertainer Sachin: Lara
Windies skipper says the absence of injured Tendulkar from India's squad will be a big loss for spectators.