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Presidential election: Cross voting in Punjab, Haryana may upset Meira Kumar's chances
Sources in the MIM told The Sunday Guardian that the party might abstain from the election to prove that it is equidistant from both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) and the opposition Congress. The leaders unanimously pledged their support for the UPA's candidate Meira Kumar. The MIM's absence will also help widen the vote-gap between the BJP's Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar in Telang... [Full Article...]
Sensex, Nifty Hit Fresh Record Closing Highs
In the early morning trade, BSE Sensex saw Wipro climbing 2.18 per cent to Rs 265.15, followed by Sun Pharma, Infosys and Cipla 1.17 per cent, 1.10 per cent and 0.93 per cent, respectively. On the other hand, BSE Smallcap index ended flat at 15,910.08, up 2 points. Fortis Healthcare plummeted 8.4 percent and Religare Enterprises shed 3.6 percent after India Ratings and Research downgrade... [Full Article...]
Emirates and flydubai to work more closely together
While not a consolidation, the regional carrier FlyDubai and worldwide carrier Emirates will coordinate flights and feed passengers to each other's flights. The two airlines will also further develop their hub at Dubai International Airport, known as DXB, aligning their systems and operations "to ensure a seamless travel experience through the airport". [Full Article...]
Consultants throw cold water on United States doctor's 'magic potion' for Charlie Gard
Charlie was born in August with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, a progressive disease that causes muscle weakness and loss of motor skills, leaving those who have it unable to stand, walk, eat, talk and eventually breathe. In a statement published on its website, the hospital said: "At the heart of Charlie's parlous and awful condition is the question, how can it be in his best interests for... [Full Article...]
Mogherini calls for holding those responsible for MH17 crash accountable
The commemoration came as global investigators continue their painstaking probe aimed at prosecuting those responsible for shooting down the plane and killing all the passengers and crew. Nevertheless, Russia insists the plane was brought down by Ukraine's military, not the separatists. The attendees included family members of the victims, Dutch King Wilhem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, and other gl... [Full Article...]
Rodgers maintains 2-stroke lead at John Deere Classic
Gujarat High Court dismisses Essar Steel petition
On July 14, it had reserved its order for Monday on Essar Steel's plea against the June 13 RBI circular to banks to act under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code against the steel major and 11 other firms with over Rs 5,000 crore of outstanding loans each. [Full Article...]
More research needed into the effects sugar substitutes have on health
Diabetics and those who strictly watched calories for the goal of weight management/loss have been the targeted lot. However, Azad agreed there are limitations in the studies linking artificial sweeteners to health problems. The Calorie Control Council , an association representing the low- and reduced-calorie food and beverage industry, took issue with the study's design and said that "experim... [Full Article...]