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February 05, 2017

TOP STORY   I was forced into a deal with India, Jayewardene told U.S. envoy Former Sri Lanka President claimed his troops refused to take Jaffna, reveal declassified papers Read more » Heavy turnout in Punjab and Goa 70% turnout; minor clashes, EVM glitches in Punjab Read more » More Articles »

EDITOR'S PICK   In Nagaland, govt. wings pay ‘extortion money’ NIA probe reveals that at least 12 government departments in Nagaland regularly paid “extortion money to a terror outfit. Read more » Hashtags and Likes draw up the poll binaries All parties contesting the Uttar Pradesh polls have invested much in digital strategy as evident from the buzz in their war rooms Read more » More Articles »

OPINION   A clinical trial that isn’t A team of homoeopaths and scientists claims its experimental treatment has cured eight persons of HIV at a Hyderabad hospital. Calling it fradulent, the National AIDS Control Organization is mulling legal action Read more » Reinventing K-k-k-khan Given Shah Rukh’s career crossroads, it’s going to be fascinating to watch where he goes from here Read more » More Articles »

NATIONAL   BJP blindsided by the rage of the Jats in Muzaffarnagar It, however, retains popularity in many pockets of the riot-hit town Read more » Modi terms political rivals in U.P. a ‘SCAM’ The Prime Ministe was addressing a mammoth rally in Meerut. Read more » More Articles »

INTERNATIONAL   I was forced into a deal with India, Jayewardene told U.S. envoy Former Sri Lanka President claimed his troops refused to take Jaffna, reveal declassified papers Read more » Judge's ruling on travel ban gives hope to some Mideast travellers, Trump calls it ridiculous Read more » More Articles »

BUSINESS   Rail projects fund red flagged Budget ignored Railway Minister Prabhu’s plan for a fund to finance projects Read more » E-commerce in focus during Azevêdo’s visit India opposes inclusion of e-commerce in the Doha round Read more » More Articles »

SPORTS   New Zealand hits back in the doubles, stays alive Read more » Hardik, Jayant all set to put best foot forward in warm-up tie The much talked about duo of youngsters — Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant — will also be seen in action. Read more » More Articles »

SOCIETY   Job scheme, a mixed bag for rural labourers MGNREGS, while providing a means of sustained livelihood for beneficiaries, has led to labour shortage in the farm sector in some areas Read more » After success of sari for ₹ 1, this textile shop owner introduces new discounts to lure customers Read more »