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One of the biggest cyclones to hit India in 20 years, Cyclone Fani entered West Bengal on Saturday morning a day after making landfall in Odisha, where eight people lost their lives. Fani triggered moderate to heavy rains in parts of Kolkata and suburbs; many trees were uprooted. The eye of the cyclone is likely to bypass Kolkata before noon on Saturday. Here's more.

Cyclone Titli, the strongest cyclone to have formed over the Bay of Bengal this year, hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning, uprooting trees, poles and displacing thousands. Heavy rains and winds having a speed of 140-150 kmph hit the coastal areas of both the states.

Royal Challengers coach Ray Jennings is unhappy with his team's IPL defeat at home to the Delhi Daredevils today on their tight schedule. Delhi Daredevils crushed Royal Challengers chances by powering to a perfect 183 for four with a strong play from David Warner (33), AB de Villiers (45) and deb

Fatima Bhutto, the niece of violently murdered former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto, who is seriously campaigning her heavy book on the Bhutto dynasty, has said she has not been granted a visa to visit India for a book tour. "Still no Indian visa!" Fatima said in a message posted on her page o

Needless to say, the path to become an  IAS officer requires dedication and hardwork, and the  UPSC  Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack. But once you make it, there are plenty of perks available, including a heavy salary. Here's the salary structure of an IAS officer.