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Alaska was the site of the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the US. The 9.2-magnitude quake on March 27, 1964, was centered about 120 kilometers east of Anchorage. It and the tsunami it triggered claimed about 130 lives. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q7akZQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli takes a wicket in practice match, celebrates in...

Virat Kohli scalped the wicket of centurion Harry Nielsen, who before getting dismissed had hammered nine boundaries in his 170-ball stay at the crease. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DXladA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India presents 9-point agenda on fugitive economic offenders at G20 summit

India called for joint efforts by G-20 countries to form a mechanism that denies entry and safe havens to fugitive economic offenders. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qsm0Wp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Opinion - Hardik Pandya's absence gives India bowling headache

Having failed to grasp chances to enact similar first time series victories in both South Africa and England, India will need to show this difficult task hasn’t encountered a mental block. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DRJj5v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

It's 'JAI': PM Modi on trilateral meeting with Trump, Japan's Abe

The new coinage came in PM Modi’s remarks to reporters before the trilateral meeting. US president Donald Trump and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe also made brief remarks. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Pb8bXV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

It's 'Jai' (success): PM Modi on trilateral meeting with Trump, Japan's Abe

Andhra didn't let us nab official seeking bribe, leaked information, alleges CBI

The CBI, in a statement issued late on Friday, alleged that rather than giving consent to lay the trap, the state government leaked the information to the its Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) which acted on the complaint and laid the trap against the same government official from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2U5uke3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At G20 meetings, Narendra Modi bats for multilateralism

The G20 summit is taking place amid the confluence of an array of fractious world issues including differences over climate change, a trade war between the US and China, US-Russia tensions and the conflict in Ukraine. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ACilvy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Opposition unites at farmers' rally, hits out at Centre

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who too was present at the rally, alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had “stabbed farmers in the back” by not fulfilling promises made to them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2U1DhVG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump administration shifting H-1B selection to favour merit

The proposed change in the selection process would result in an estimated increase of up to 16% (or 5,340 workers) in the number of selected those with a master’s degree or higher from a US institution of higher education, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which runs the H-1B programme from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DToeHV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump administration shifting H-1B selection to favour merit

Social media reflects climate change research: Oxford study

The research looked at posts over a two-week period by 288,855 accounts on Twitter and 13,330 public pages on Facebook. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QuTe7Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Massive breach at Marriott's Starwood hotels, data of 500mn guests may be compr...

The information of as many as 500 million guests at Starwood hotels has been compromised and Marriott said that it’s discovered that unauthorised access within its Starwood network has been taking place since 2014. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DTobvJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

This billionaire is sponsoring school dropouts and a former car thief

Tally Fofana, 39, is just one of the unconventional rookie entrepreneurs Xavier Niel, the founder of phone company Iliad SA, has made a habit of supporting. People who, in fact, are a lot like Niel himself when he first started out. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QuTd3M https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NASA probe on course to reach asteroid Bennu on Dec 3

The spacecraft will spend almost a year surveying the asteroid with five scientific instruments with the goal of selecting a location that is safe and scientifically interesting to collect the sample. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DTo6YX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'LGBT behaviour' a term? An Indonesian city plans to fine residents for it

The regulation is the latest example of a rise in government and public hostility toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Qy7blc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Couple consumes poisonous substance in Ghaziabad after family cancels wedding over...

The two took the extreme step after their marriage was called off following a dispute over dowry. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the woman was declared brought dead by doctors. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qy4FLM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No regrets over January 12 press conference flagging issues regarding Supreme Court...

A day after he retired, former SC judge Kurian Joseph said that he has no regrets over the January 12 press conference in which he along with three other judges flagged various issues with regard to functioning of the top court, and noted that things are changing. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DTE84Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's world-beating economic growth cools as credit crunch hurts

Like elsewhere in Asia, growth in the country is coming off the boil as global demand wanes and trade tensions mount. While 7 percent-plus expansion still makes India a growth star, the more subdued outlook brings uncertainty to fiscal and monetary policy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QmJzAf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IPL 2019: 5 players Kolkata Knight Riders may look to buy in auction

Kolkata Knight Riders banked heavily on young Indian players in the previous season and while the team punched above its weight, there were a few gaping holes in the squad which needs to be resolved. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DSJVaV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tej Pratap avoids crossing paths with brother Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar assembly

Tej Pratap declined to answer queries about his ongoing marital strife but was quick to defend his party, the Rashtriya Lok Dal’s (RJD) frequent stalling of proceedings in the House, which on Friday too was adjourned till 2 pm within minutes of commencement. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qvw9li https://ift.tt/2zbki14

An industrial policy to create investments worth $100 billion? Modi plans big move...

Prime Minister Modi’s administration has been struggling to fulfill one of his key campaign pledge -- creating 10 million jobs a year-- that propelled him to power in 2014 elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DSJTjj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lion Air crash sheds light on dark side of cockpit automation

For decades, planemakers have been adding automated systems to help pilots set engine thrust, navigate with higher precision and even override the humans in the cockpit if they make mistakes. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KMfKn6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SC dismisses pleas of 350 Army men challenging FIR against armed forces members

350 Army men had challenged the registration of FIRs against members of the armed forces for carrying out operations in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is in force. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AykU1m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rahul my captain: Sidhu takes dig at Amarinder for opposing Kartarpur visit

The Punjab minister, whose spirited praise of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the occasion and photo with a Khalistani leader had earned him much criticism back home, said that though Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh had asked not to go, other Congress leaders and even the party leadership had backed his decision to go. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TY8GIo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No extension for Ramesh Powar as BCCI invites applications for women's team coach's...

Ramesh Powar was appointed in August after Tushar Arothe quit following differences with the senior players over training methods. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AEIo52 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

GDP growth rate slows to 7.1% from 8.2% in last quarter

The size of the GDP in the second quarter of 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 33.98 lakh crore, as against Rs 31.72 lakh crore a year ago from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2U1Xw5i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly elections 2018: KCR loses cool, snaps back at man who questioned...

Telangana assembly elections 2018: Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao lost his cool and asked a man to remain silent when he raised a question on the proposed 12% reservation for Muslims during an election meeting in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AEIjOM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

For many women, home is often a dangerous place

We can’t seem to stop talking about sexual violence from strangers but can’t seem to start talking about the violence women face from within their homes from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TUBJN7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tulsi Gabbard to hear from Indian-Americans on possibility of a Hindu running for...

Those familiar with the 37-year-old Democratic lawmaker from Hawaii said that a formal announcement could be weeks away or even before the end of the year. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DT6P1O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chancellor Angela Merkel runs late to G20 after plane trouble strands her in Ge...

Chancellor Angela Merkel was speaking with reporters about the latest tensions between Russia and the Ukraine, the plane’s door opened and a crew member asked her to come out. “Why now?”, Merkel asked. “It’s urgent,’ the crew member replied. Later, Merkel would say she thought something bad had happened in Germany. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P7ExCZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian shares hit near 2-month high ahead of GDP data, G20 meet

The Indian rupee gained up to 0.35 percent on the day to 69.595 per dollar, its best since August 21. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zyroO7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

G20 summit opens under assault from Donald Trump on collective action

The G20 summit will be accompanied by an array of diplomatic initiatives with several bilateral meetings by the leaders attending, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PbnvDZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No plan to allow Indian military base in exchange for aid, says Maldives

“Report is baseless and aimed at discrediting the government as it starts to rebuild good relations with its neighbours and the rest of the international community,” said minister for foreign affairs Abdulla Shahid. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zyqTDJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tulsi Gabbard to hear from Indian-Americans on possibility of a Hindu running for...

Those familiar with the 37-year-old Democratic lawmaker from Hawaii said that a formal announcement could be weeks away or even before the end of the year. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DT6P1O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Creed 2 movie review: Sylvester Stallone, Michael B Jordan deserve Oscars love;...

Creed 2 movie review: Powered by soulful performances by Sylvester Stallone and Michael B Jordan, the Rocky franchise has produced one of the best films of the year. Rating 4.5/5. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QrV610 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'It was not right, sorry,' says Jammu university professor on calling Bhagat Singh...

The head of department of political science in Jammu University professor Muhammad Tajjudin was suspended on Friday after a video clip showing him allegedly calling freedom fighter Bhagat Singh a terrorist went viral on social media . from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DT6NXK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mohammad Azharuddin appointed working president of Telangana Congress

Azharuddin, who hails from Hyderabad, wants to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Secunderabad in Telangana. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QqiEDu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Will no longer be showpieces': BJP leaders Dilip Ray, Bijoy Mahapatra resign from...

BJP state unit president Basant Panda said Ray and Mahaptra’s exit would not affect the party’s prospects in the state. “Whether to stay or leave the party is an individual’s personal decision,” said Panda. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DT7hx2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rajma Chawal movie review: Rishi Kapoor and Netflix cook up discomfort food

Rajma Chawal movie review: Rishi Kapoor outclasses Netflix’s latest Indian original film, directed by Leena Yadav and co-starring Anirudh Tanwar and Amyra Dastur. Rating: 2/5. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QpjmRs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Four Indian-origin women among Forbes list of top female US tech moguls

Padmasree Warrior, former chief technology officer (CTO) of Cisco; Komal Mangtani, senior director at app-based cab aggregator Uber; Neha Narkhede, chief technology officer and co-founder of streaming platform Confluent; and Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan, CEO and founder of identity-management company Drawbrige; are in the list. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DQC8uq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

7 employees of IL&FS India detained in Ethiopia since Nov 25 by unpaid local staff:...

Seven Indian workers from infrastructure financing firm IL&FS have been detained since Nov. 25 at three sites in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Amhara states by unpaid local staff, according to an emailed letter from the employees. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QudKFx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Intending to speak to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Jamal Khashoggi,...

“We want to see a full and transparent investigation in relation to what happened and obviously those responsible being held to account,” UK PM Theresa May said on Khashoggi’s killing. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PZYIYC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Starbucks to ban porn on free Wi-Fi in US

Starbucks has been under pressure from a Virginia-based non-profit, Enough is Enough, to filter pornography in its stores. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2RjBLfO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty, says lied about president's...

Michael Cohen had earlier said the talks about the project stalled in January 2016, just a month before the Iowa caucus. But, he told a New York court on Thursday, negotiations had continued for another five months till June. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KLe4dy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Side issues loom over G-20 summit as world leaders arrive

The two-day summit beginning Friday is supposed to focus on development, infrastructure and food security, but those seemed largely an afterthought amid soured US-European relations and as the United States, Mexico and Canada hammered out the final language of a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement expected to be signed Friday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q4bZ2j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test in Adelaide

Prithvi Shaw sustained an ankle injury during on the third day of India’s warm-up clash against Cricket Australia XI. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BI2XiT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Farmers' march LIVE updates: Elaborate security arrangements in place as farmers...

Farmers’ March In Delhi: Thousands of farmers from across the country will be taking out a rally to Parliament street on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KMbXXi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Expect increase in Saudi investments in next 2-3 years, says India after meet with...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on the sidelines of the G20 conference in Buenos Aires and agreed to increase economic cooperation. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BFOVhA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

For better ties with India, Pakistan needs to be a secular state: Army chief Bipin...

The observation comes amid Pakistan expressing an inclination for greater engagement, most of which came in the wake of the two nations deciding to build a corridor for Sikh pilgrims from India to visit the Kartarpur shrine in Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KGT5sF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Farmers march to Parliament today in Delhi; Arvind Kejriwal, Sharad Pawar expected...

The farmers are demanding loan waiver, higher minimum support price and clearance of two bills that have already been introduced in both Houses of Parliament. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BI2VYj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty, says lied about president's...

200 workers pelt stones at mobile phone factory in Noida after company asks them...

The incident took place outside the manufacturing unit of Hipad Technology India Private Limited, a Chinese phone company that manufactures phones for Oppo and Xiaomi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BI2TzF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mocking his Italian lineage, BJP coins new 'gotra' for Congress chief Rahul Gan...

A priest at Pushkar lake in Rajasthan recently said Gandhi gave out his gotra during a ritual as “Dattatreya”, who are Kashmiri Brahmins from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BI2SM7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Five dead, 31 injured in Hong Kong coach crash: police

The crash happened on the island of Tsing Yi with images on local media showing the back half of the taxi completely crushed and part of the front of the coach sheared off. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DSBFaX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Khashoggi murder: US Senate passes measure to end support for Saudi-led coalition...

The measures passed 63-37 in a Republican-controlled chamber with the backing of some of President Trump’s key allies, who have felt frustrated by what they is the president’s willingness to overlook the role played by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QwQPcU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Vijay Mallya is ready to pay his dues, lawyer tells PMLA court

Vijay Mallya — who is currently in London— has so far neither appeared in court, nor submitted any undertaking indicating he would join the process of law in India, the ED’s counsel, DP Singh, told the court. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KGlIGp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mithali Raj-Ramesh Powar feud latest in player-coach battles in Indian cricket

This episode certainly opened a can of worms and the onus now lies on the BCCI to fix this mess. However, this is not an isolated incident of Indian players not seeing eye-to-eye with the coaches. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BFz5n4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No anti-American bias, says California jury on TCS hiring process

TCS is one of several Indian companies facing legal challenges in US courts accused of discriminating against local employees and displacing local workers with those from India, brought on a temporary work programme for skilled technical workers, H-1B. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BHe6Aw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Police in Russia seize children's drawings suspecting 'gay propaganda'

Police in Russia’s Yekaterinburg have seized children’s paintings over what they consider to be depictions of gay love. Police said officers were dispatched on Thursday to check a report in a government-friendly website about the drawings, and have seized 17 for examination. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KOr1nj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Imran Khan's 100 days in office as Pakistan's leader: Scorecard

Imran Khan and his top leadership are sincere about implementing structural reforms and eradicating deep-rooted corruption, according to Western diplomats and government officials. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BHE6vz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump cancels Putin meeting at upcoming G20 summit in Argentina over Ukraine cr...

Trump on Thursday cancelled meeting with Putin which was scheduled to take place during the Group of 20 industrialized nations in Argentina, citing the current Ukraine crisis. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FOkkm2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Defiant China scientist says he's 'proud' of gene-editing work

He Jiankui said his work was based on “compassion” for those affected by genetic diseases such as HIV. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KGsPOP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian visitors in London claim to be targeted by thieves, burglars

The issue of Indian visitors being targeted by thieves has been raised with the UK Home Office department, but deep funding cuts in recent years have reportedly slashed the number of police officers and resources, adversely affecting security. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BGtDAl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Toothbrush holder in bathroom turns out to be a jar from Indus Valley civilisat...

Antiquities expert James Brenchley said the object was an Indus Valley civilisation pottery jar dating back to 1900 BC. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FQaIHu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sri Lanka agrees port deals with China amid political chaos

The debt-saddled Sri Lankan island has long been a target of Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure scheme to connect China with countries cross Asia and beyond, while regional power India has also been vying for deals to counter China’s influence. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KGHnhu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly elections 2018: Rahul Gandhi, Chandrababu Naidu keep up offensive...

Telangana assembly elections 2018: In joint rallies, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu attack BJP and TRS, and vow to restore adivasi rights in forest areas from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FO1Cv5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ready for talks with PM Modi any time, says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

A day after India said it was regrettable that Imran Khan referred to Kashmir at the groundbreaking of the Kartarpur corridor, the premier again raised the issue and said India shouldn’t treat it only as a “territorial issue”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rb3NhY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump cancels Putin meeting at upcoming G20 summit in Argentina over Ukraine cr...

In another setback for Vijay Mallya, court rejects plea to stay 'fugitive' proc...

The development in the Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court came a week after the Bombay High Court (on November 22) dismissed a similar appeal filed by Mallya. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rdW5n6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indians get more UK visas as European Union citizens exit over Brexit

Indians were granted the highest number of visitor visas during the year ending September 2018: up 41,224 (or 10%) to 4,68,923; Chinese and Indian nationals alone accounted for just under half (47%) of all visit visas granted. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TVnmrQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fire breaks out on sets of film 'Zero' in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan escapes unhurt

Fire broke out on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan starrer film Zero in Film City, Mumbai on Thursday, reported news agency Press Trust of India. Around four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to put out the fire. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rb0eZ9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Toothbrush holder in bathroom turns out to be a jar from Indus Valley civilisat...

Antiquities expert James Brenchley said the object was an Indus Valley civilisation pottery jar dating back to 1900 BC. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FQaIHu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kartarpur corridor: Well begun but far from done

At the inauguration on Wednesday, Mr Khan said the Army and the prime minister were on the same page when it came to ties with India. While this is good news for Mr Khan, the more important requirement is for India and Pakistan to be on the same page in combating terror. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rkN2Bf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why men with beards make better long-term boyfriends

A new study suggests that it is best to grow a beard, especially if you want to boost your love life and succeed in a long-term relationship. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2TVU3oX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China halts activities of scientist who created genetically-edited babies

He Jiankui, a Chinese scientist who stoked criticism over his claim that he had created the world’s first genetically-edited babies faced mounting pressure on Thursday as China ordered a halt to his scientific activities and warned he may have broken the law. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BFEue5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India-Pakistan relations: Imran Khan's intentions are unclear and don't matter|...

Don’t be judgemental about Pakistan’s prime minister. Be realistic. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DRnbIn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly polls: People even afraid of criticising Modi govt on mobiles,...

Chandrababu Naidu, also the Telugu Desam Party chief, also accused the Modi government of starting to target his party leaders with a series of raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation, Income Tax and the Enforcement Directorate after the party left the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QtxlFO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After speeding car hits Thai elephant, animal kills driver

Man was killed by a wild elephant after his speeding car hit the animal near a national park in northeastern Thailand. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Ax3LFC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indians get more UK visas as European Union citizens exit over Brexit

Not enough ketchup: US woman attacks McDonald's manager

Police spokesman Anthony Bertagna told AFP that the infuriated woman stormed into the restaurant through the employee back entrance and started pushing and choking the victim after being told she couldn’t be in that area. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q0yuoY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

78-year-old man confesses to 90 murders, may be most prolific serial killer in US...

Samuel Little, a 6ft 3in (1.9m) former boxer also known as Samuel McDowell, was arrested at a homeless shelter in Kentucky in 2012 and extradited to California to face drug charges. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2U24WFY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt okays prosecution of Delhi minister Satyendar Jain for graft: Sources

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RmyQD3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli will not be the top scorer in the Test series -...

Ponting’s forecast is based on history as India have never won a Test series down under in 11 attempts, while they’ve won only five of 44 Tests in Australia. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q2gx9H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

November bloodiest month for militants in Kashmir, 9 top commanders killed

As per official figures, 227 militants have been killed in different parts of Kashmir so far this year. While they belonged to different organisations, the Lashkar and Hizbul Mujahideen suffered major losses this month as both groups lost some of their top commanders, especially in south Kashmir, which has become a hotbed of militancy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BH4uWm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Not in Pak's interest to let its soil be used for terrorism: Imran Khan

Pakistan prime minister was speaking to Indian journalists at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KFbGVK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Is Navjot Sidhu a Pakistan agent: Harsimrat Badal corners Congress on photo with...

A picture with Gopal Singh Chawla, a pro-Khalistani leader based in Pakistan, has landed cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu in fresh controversy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BFwGZP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt, not selection panel, empowered to appoint CBI chief: Centre to Supreme Co...

The Supreme Court was hearing petitions seeking reinstatement of ousted CBI chief Alok Verma , who along with his deputy Rakesh Asthana, was removed in a midnight order on October 23 as a culmination of a long internal feud between the two over charges of corruption. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KHpcsf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra approves 16% Maratha quota in jobs and education

The bill provides for reservation of seats for admission in educational institutions and posts in public services to Marathas who have been declared as socially and educationally backward class of citizens. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BGdBXw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Google's parent Alphabet plans to eliminate mosquitoes worldwide

Google’ parent Alphabet considers eradication of mosquito-borne disease serious stuff, though it is just one of many of the company’s forays into health care and life sciences. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KF1CfH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2.0 movie review: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar's film is smarter than a smartphone

Rajinikanth 2.0 Review and Rating: Despite that tedious climax, 2.0 is a blast. It could have been a smarter film, but it is a mostly fun Rajinikanth ride, with solid 3D and great Atmos sound. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BFwEkF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Farmers march towards Delhi's Ramlila Maidan to demand debt relief, fair price

This Farmer’s march in Delhi is the second major farmer’s protest in the national capital in two months. At least 20 people, including police personnel, were injured in a clash between protesters and security personnel on October 2 at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh gate border on National Highway-24 when Delhi Police denied entry to thousands of farmers into the city. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KINhP4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ACP jumps to his death from Delhi Police headquarters building

Prem Ballabh Kumar, a 55-year-old ACP rank official, jumped to his death on Thursday morning at around 10am. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rhho2x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Not enough ketchup: US woman attacks McDonald's manager

'Darkest day of my life', says Mithali Raj after Ramesh Powar's 'threat' revela...

Mithali Raj wrote on social media that she is hurt because her commitment towards the game is being questioned. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RmHDor https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court to soon hear Alok Verma's plea seeking reinstatement as CBI chief

The Supreme Court was hearing petitions challenging the government order to divest CBI chief of all administrative powers from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q35gWk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fresh controversy: Navjot Sidhu's photo with Khalistani leader Gopal Singh Chawla...

Navjot Singh Sidhu’s photograph with Khalistani leader Gopal Singh Chawla went viral early on Thursday morning, with people calling him out for having met a terrorist. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RsQp48 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Gimmickry, jugglery': Congress after govt slashes GDP rate during UPA era

The government on Wednesday lowered the country’s economic growth rate during the previous Congress-led UPA regime, shaving off over 1 percentage point from the only year when India posted double-digit GDP growth post liberalisation and from each of the three years with 9-plus per cent expansion. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q1t1yb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hyderabad man hacks friend to death with butcher's knife, onlookers shoot video

Police said Abdul Khaja had given his auto rickshaw to Shakeer Qureshi on rent and he, in turn, gave it to another friend Akeel. When an angry Khaja questioned Qureshi’s decision he allegedly abused him, his mother and sister. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RiYVCQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh wedding reception highlights: See official pics,...

Newlywed couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh hosted a reception for their close friends and family at Mumbai’s Grand Hyatt hotel on Wednesday. Here are the live updates. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PYVrc6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak-origin serial rapist sent to jail can meet survivor's child, says court

Sammy Woodhouse, the rape survivor, waived her anonymity on Wednesday to say she is devastated to learn that the Rotherham Council told Hussain that he could seek access to the child he fathered, terming him “a danger to myself and to other children”. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P5sG8t https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UN chief: G-20 leaders need bolder action at critical time

The secretary-general said he has the same message for the G-20 and for the leaders who will be meeting in Poland beginning Sunday to try to agree on the fine print of the Paris agreement: “At a time of declining global trust, our world needs stepped-up global leadership.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zyapeQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US slams harmful China trade policies, threatens auto tariffs

The country’s policies on auto tariffs are “especially egregious,” taxing US cars at more than double the rate it charges other countries. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P7NnjW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ukraine president asks Nato to send ships to Sea of Azov

Russia fired on and then seized three Ukrainian ships on Sunday, accusing them of illegally entering its waters in the Sea of Azov, in a dramatic spike in tensions that raises fears of a wider escalation. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zt3y6w https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US says no hard evidence Saudi prince ordered journalist Jamal Khashoggi killing

The CIA has assessed that the crown prince had ordered the Oct. 2 killing of Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P8IzLc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Air India plane hits building at Stockholm airport; all passengers safe

Pictures from the scene showed the Boeing aircraft parked on the runway with the very tip of its left wing stuck in the side of a building. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P7NjRe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mizoram elections 2018: 21 yrs on, Brus refugees cast vote for 'change'

Bru refugees voted at 15 polling booths at Kahnmun in Mamit district of Mizoram, close to the border. Of the 11,987 registered Bru voters, 56.46% voted. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P62BGb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Threat of transfer remains, it's not in one's hands: J&K governor Satya Pal Mal...

Satya Pal Malik said he was in Madhya Pradesh and was down with fever for the past two days. “But in politics, fever or injury is not taken note of and I returned to be part of this function which was very important for me, given the stature of the departed leader,” he said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2zyoGZ3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

74.61% voter turnout in Madhya Pradesh, Congress complains of faulty EVMs

74.61% turnout recorded, higher than that in 2013; Cong complains of faulty EVMs, demands re-polling. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P7bu25 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ISRO to launch today pollution-monitoring satellite, 30 others

The 31 satellites will be launched in two different orbits by India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV C43) in its 45th flight. The Indian satellite, Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite (HySIS), will help in monitoring pollution from industries, according to ISRO. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2zqF91m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Relationship with Mithali strained, she was 'aloof, difficult to handle': Coach...

A BCCI-official said Powar insisted that Mithali’s axing from the semi-final, which India lost to England by eight wickets, was based on strategy and not acrimony. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QpdE1U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan politicised 'pious occasion': India after Imran brings up Kashmir at K...

India also reminded Pakistan to fulfill its international obligations and take effective and credible action to stop providing shelter and all kinds of support to cross border terrorism from territories under its control. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DSFpJo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana; pilot ejects safely

A Kiran Aircraft which took off from Air Force Station in Hakimpet on a routine training mission crashed today morning, a defence release said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QuETbC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mithali Raj threatened to retire, threw tantrums, created chaos: Powar tells BC...

Powar’s report comes a day after the Mithali alleged that the former spinner was out to destroy her and humiliated her during the tournament in the West Indies. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RjTuni https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Imran Khan politicising 'pious' event, says govt on Pak PM's Kartarpur pitch

Imran Khan said it would be “madness” for the two nuclear-armed countries to think of war and that India and Pakistan should emulate the example of France and Germany, which came together in a union after wars and bloodshed. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PZuKUI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Madhya Pradesh sees higher voter turnout than in 2013, Mizoram a decrease

Around 75 per cent polling was recorded till 6 p.m. in Madhya Pradesh’s 227 assembly constituencies against 72.13 per cent recorded in 2013 assembly polls, Election Commission officials said in New Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rg7pe8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Once feted, Saudi crown prince faces cold shoulder abroad

Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been on an Arab tour before he attends the Group of 20 summit in Argentina on Friday, where he faces world leaders who have strongly condemned Jamal Khashoggi’s killing last month in the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2zv5DyJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly election: Must unseat KCR now, Modi in 2019, says Rahul at Telangana...

Burying their three-and-a half decades-old political rivalry, the Congress and the Telugu Desam Party have joined hands along with the Communist Party of India and Telangana Jana Samithi to form a Praja Kootami (People’s Front) to take on the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) headed by K Chandrasekhar Rao in the Telanagana assembly elections from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q0oQmo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stop release of Rajinikanth's 2.0, telecom group writes to censor board over 'false...

Scenes from the trailer of Rajinikanth-starrer ‘2.0’ show cellphones shooting out of users’ hands and into the sky, rising up like a typhoon and engulfing everything in sight. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rg7kHm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IPL 2019 auctions: 3 relatively unknown Indian players who may attract huge bids

Also, as has been observed in the previous seasons, the team which have done well have a great crop of young Indian players who complement the big names perfectly. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q26Qb6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, UK to remain important partners post-Brexit: Indian envoy

The UK is set to exit the European Union on March 29, 2019. Lawmakers will debate Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal in Parliament on December 11. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zv5GdT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pope Francis charmed by 'unruly' young boy playing on stage

The boy’s mother briefly spoke to the pope as she tried to pull the child away, saying that he was mute. Pope Francis told her to let him carry on playing. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P9iXhk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Once feted, Saudi crown prince faces cold shoulder abroad

IMF's Christine Lagarde warns of worse trade hit to global economy

Investment would be reduced further if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose steep tariffs on auto imports from all countries except Canada and Mexico, which would result in retaliation from trading partners on US exports. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P5gc0s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Car bomb explodes in Kabul hours after President Ghani outlines peace plan

The explosion came only hours after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told a UN-sponsored conference in Geneva of plans to seek a peace agreement with the Taliban. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P70hyx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Government departments must do much more to be transparent

The transparency audit by the Central Information Comission reveals that more than one-third of government ministries and departments do not disclose basic information about their decision-making process, foreign visits of senior officials, minutes of departmental meetings, transfer policy and grievance redressal mechanism from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qq2hXB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fight elections in Pakistan, you will win: Prime Minister Imran Khan tells Navjot...

Coming out in Navjot Sidhu’s defence, Imran Khan said that he had come to Pakistan with a message of love and friendship. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DPT6sB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and company not favourites in Test series - Adam...

Speaking about the England series, Gilchrist said that India had their chances and that the Indian bowling attack is a good one which can put the Australian batting order under pressure. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QqMk3s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Can't move forward by blaming each other, scoring points: Imran Khan to India at...

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Kartarpur Corridor at Narowal in Pakistan, he said that his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, all the parties in the country and the Pakistan army were standing on one page. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DOM9bh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli eyes another Sachin Tendulkar record down under

Kohli has always been a prolific run scorer on the true pitches of Australia and when he steps out to bat in Adelaide for the first Test, he will be on the cusp of overtaking master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ql7csV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly elections 2018: Rahul Gandhi flips Narendra Modi's 'B Team' charge,...

Telangana assembly elections 2018: While PM Modi addressed two rallies yesterday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, his ally in the state N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party and BJP chief Amit Shah are campaigning today. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DOM6fB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi HC upholds conviction of 88 people in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

The 88 convicts had been held guilty of rioting, burning houses and curfew violations during the 1984 anti-sikh riots in Delhi’s East Trilokpuri area. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qob8cl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lion Air pilots struggled to control plane that crashed in Indonesia

The MAX aircraft, the latest version of Boeing’s popular 737 jetliner, includes an automated system that pushes the nose down if a sensor detects that the nose is pointed so high that the plane could go into an aerodynamic stall. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2zrmC4T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How to spot emotional vampires and not get affected by their negativity

Emotional vampires exist all around us. They pass negative comments and make us seem worthless. Here’s how experts recommend you deal with them. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2E0GxvD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese geneticist apologises for leak of baby-gene editing result

In videos posted online this week, He said he used a gene-editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 to alter the embryonic genes of twin girls born this month. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SiQ5oD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facebook has a 'black people problem,' ex-employee writes

Current and former workers at big technology companies are increasingly willing to speak out publicly about perceived missteps by their employers and unjust policies. This has gathered steam in recent months as the industry has been accused of abusing its power. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2E1yoHo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Microsoft surpasses Apple to becomes world's most valuable company

Microsoft Corporation surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. All it took was a $300 billion rout. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ShxBFc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Internationally renowned Chinese photographer detained in Xinjiang

An award-winning Chinese photographer, who focussed on social, health and environmental issues in China, has been detained in Xinjiang. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2E2nn8O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Threat of full-scale war with Russia,' warns Ukrainian president Petro Poroshe...

The crisis also threatened growing diplomatic fallout with US President Donald Trump warning that he may cancel a long-awaited summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SkB1Hr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Don't want that aggression,' Donald Trump says could cancel Putin meet due to Ukraine...

Trump told The Washington Post that he was waiting for a report from national security advisors on Sunday’s incident in which Russian naval forces seized three Ukrainian vessels. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SkAZiN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court hands over all 16 Bihar shelter home abuse cases to CBI

This came after the top court rapped the agency whose lawyer told the court that interim director of the CBI M Nageswar Rao was unable to give a view on the Bihar shelter home case as he had been barred from taking any major policy decision. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SecJi0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Welcome Kartarpur Corridor but talks only after Pak stops terrorism: Sushma Swa...

Sushma Swaraj, who declined Islamabad’s invite to witness the ground-breaking ceremony for the corridor and deputed two ministers to represent India at the event, said the corridor had been a long awaited. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2E1HaoQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Election Commission can only be a neutral umpire

It has tried over long years to ban criminality from the electoral maidan, but that requires laws to be amended. Only Parliament can do that. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SeVBZx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Journalist Shujaat Bukhari's killer Naveed Jatt killed in Kashmir's Budgam

Naveed Jatt, an LeT militant of Pakistani origin, had escaped from the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Srinagar this February. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2E1RDQS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Microsoft surpasses Apple to becomes world's most valuable company

Microsoft Corporation surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. All it took was a $300 billion rout. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ShxBFc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Michael Clarke and Simon Katich clash over non-aggression p...

Clarke joined a chorus of former players who have criticised the new ethos propagated in the wake of March’s ball-tampering scandal, saying Australia’s chances of success would be compromised if their aggressive streak was tempered. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2E1H6W8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Madhya Pradesh assembly elections 2018 LIVE: Clashes reported from Barwani, EVMs...

Madhya Pradesh elections 2018 live updates: The BJP is eyeing a fourth straight term in office, while the Congress is hoping for a comeback after 15 years in the Opposition. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KF9FZE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly elections: 'They'll create a storm': Rahul Gandhi, Chandrababu...

Telangana is witnessing a vigorous campaign with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and UPA chairperson, cabinet ministers and Opposition leaders holding campaign rallies in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BCDZkY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to lay foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor today

The Kartarpur corridor, which will facilitate visa-free travel of Indian Sikh pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, is expected to be completed within six months, Pakistan foreign office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P7DItB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Lion Air crash, black box data reveals pilots' struggle to regain control

Data from the jetliner that crashed into the Java Sea last month shows the pilots fought to save the plane almost from the moment it took off. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P4jbpT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

50 human skeletons recovered from train at Bihar's Chapra

GRP official suspect that the skeletons, being brought from Balia in Uttar Pradesh, were meant to be smuggled to China via Bhutan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KEYroa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trojan horse: BJP stings Navjot Sidhu for his Rafale barb from Pakistan

Navjot Singh Sidhu is back in Pakistan, this time to attend the ground-breaking ceremony to build the corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BBpKgj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US man killed in Andamans wanted to 'blend' with tribals, stay on their island

John Allen Chau, 27, was feared killed in North Sentinel Island, home to between 40 and 200 Sentinelese, the last known uncontacted tribe in the world. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KCAe1K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Modi, Trump, Abe to hold first trilateral meeting at G-20 summit

The trilateral, which would be an expansion of the bilateral between Trump and Abe, is part of the series of meetings Trump would have later this week on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Argentina. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P8e3kG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump faces China trade showdown, Russia, Saudi tensions at G20

The issue is the biggest looming over Trump’s visit to Argentina, with the two economic giants locked in exchanges of punitive tariffs and Washington effectively threatening to target all remaining Chinese imports, including Apple products made in China. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zuPc5r https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to lay foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor today

Australia storms turn Sydney streets into rivers, causing commuter chaos

There was chaos on the roads, with at least five stranded motorists needing to be plucked from rising floodwaters. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zvIexn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Lion Air crash, black box data reveals pilots' struggle to regain control

Data from the jetliner that crashed into the Java Sea last month shows the pilots fought to save the plane almost from the moment it took off. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P4jbpT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lion Air pilots struggled to control plane that crashed in Indonesia

Explosion near chemical plant in China leaves 22 dead, injures several

The incident near Hebei Shenghua Chemical Co. in Zhangjiakou, a city some 200 kilometres (124 miles) northwest of Beijing, burned 50 large and small trucks, the local propaganda department said on its Weibo social media account. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2P7DFxV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

GM stock slips as Trump threatens to cut subsidies

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters that she was not aware of a specific timeline for cutting the subsidies, but added that Trump is looking into the matter. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2zuwvij https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will Congress hold on to its last northeast state? Mizoram votes today

The Congress and the MNF are contesting from all 40 seats, while BJP has put up candidates in 39 seats and the ZPM in 35 seats. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BC1ieB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Madhya Pradesh votes today in assembly elections, big semifinal before 2019

Madhya Pradesh Election 2018: The one-day poll for Madhya Pradesh’s 230 assembly seats is essentially a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress, although Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party(SP) are also in the fray. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BC1gmZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Didn't want to be remembered as dishonest: J&K governor on assembly dissolution

Governor Malik has broadly explained the last-minute dissolution of the state assembly to fears that politicians would have formed what he had described as an “opportunistic” regime. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DRy4tZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sajad Lone says he called J&K governor Satya Pal Malik before Mehbooba Mufti

People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone said he was the first to call up J&K governor Satya Pal Malik to tell him about his intention to stake claim to form the government in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DP2nkZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

J&K governor Satya Pal Malik's remarks on Centre's choice in sparks storm

On Saturday, speaking at function in ITM University, Gwalior, Malik said that had he looked to New Delhi for counsel, “in history, I would have been remembered as a dishonest person.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qoo8yD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Airdrop electric poles in cyclone-hit areas: Tamil Nadu minister

Interestingly, the minister appeared unperturbed and even challenged his cabinet colleague and handlooms minister OS Manian, who was also on the dais, when he tried to correct the howler saying that it was not possible to airdrop electric poles as it would damage agricultural fields. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DNphcj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says US with India in its 'quest for justice'

The president did not name Pakistan in the tweet he posted late Monday afternoon, but the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has in his statement earlier and Nathan Sales, the counterterrorism czar at the state department had, stressing the need for Pakistan to punish the guilty. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QlWdz7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan says it will invite PM Modi again for Saarc summit

After India pulled out of the summit of the eight-member Saarc bloc two years ago citing Pakistan’s help to terrorists, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh too decided not to take part. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DOourK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Wheelchair-bound woman forced to stand up at Mumbai airport checking, minister Jayant...

Minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha asked officials of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which mans airports in the country, and Mumbai airport to redress the matter. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QlWbHv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amid Kartarpur gesture, Pakistan President Arif Alvi talks of 'belligerent neig...

Pakistan President Arif Alvi , without naming any country, said, “We want peace, we have been striving for peace in a belligerent neighbourhood but we must stay strong…Our weapons are for peaceful intent.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BBxrTG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facebook knew of Russian data gathering in 2014, UK lawmaker says

Previously, Facebook has said it was unaware of this sort of Russian activity on the social network until after the 2016 election. Damian Collins, head of a committee of British lawmakers investigating the impact of fake news, said he had reviewed an email from a Facebook engineer highlighting suspicious Russian-linked data harvesting on Facebook two years before that. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KAH9Zp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jailed former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia barred from contesting polls

The 11th Bangladesh general election is due on December 30. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2RdFRpD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi may not be decisive factor for Madhya Pradesh assembly election

The Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, due on November 28, could well be the first where either Prime Minister Modi is not a prominent factor, or at best, delivers mixed results. The focus is primarily on state leaders. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ri3Wf9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man pulled out of police van, beaten to death in UP's Shamli

A video of the incident has gone viral and shows a group of villagers thrashing Rajendra inside the patrol car in the presence of cops and then dragging him out of the car. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PXFm6E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Digital marketing executive slits throat of live-in partner, then kills killing...

Police have found a suicide note in which the man mentioned that he suspected his partner of infidelity and was possessive about her. Police have found a suicide note in which the man mentioned that he suspected his partner of infidelity and was possessive about her. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RmKUEt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi to be invited by Pakistan to attend SAARC summit: Report

The summit has not been held since 2016, when India decided to pull out of a summit to be hosted by Pakistan following a string of terror attacks. Since SAARC works by consensus, the summit could not be held. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PV1Hl2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mithali Raj says coach Ramesh Powar 'humiliated' her, accuses Diana Edulji of 'using...

Breaking her silence on the omission from the World T20 semifinal against England that raised quite a few eyebrows after India’s eight-wicket loss, Mithali alleged that Edulji, who had backed her axing, “used her position against me”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RjtGaH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Separated during Partition, Muslim sisters meet Sikh brother for first time

Natives of Paracha village near Dera Baba Nanak, the family was migrating to Pakistan when it lost its son and daughter during the violence that marked Partition. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PXelQt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Madhya Pradesh is the most crucial among the five states going to the polls

As the battle in the heart of India gets underway today, it will not only reveal the preferences of the state’s voters and issues that concern them, but also shape the future trajectories of both the national parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rgag6B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Who was Sardar Patel's father: Arun Jaitley comeback on jibe over Modi's father

Arun Jaitley was referring to Congress leader Vilasrao Muttemwar’s comment during an election meeting in Rajasthan that while the world knows who Rahul Gandhi’s parents were, no one knew who Modi’s father was. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RmKTjT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What oil at $50 a barrel means for the world economy

Energy importers like India and South Africa will benefit; oil producers such as Russia and Saudi Arabia will hurt. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QrlckC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

First Pakistani transgender woman issued a driving license

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Monday issued Laila Ali her license on the special directives of Islamabad’s police chief who said that she had been driving without a licence for a decade, reports Dawn news. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DMOy6n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana assembly polls 2018: TRS and Congress two sides of the same coin, PM Narendra...

Telangana assembly polls 2018: Addressing an election rally in Nizamabad, PM Narendra Modi said both Congress and TRS believe in dynastic politics, appease minorities, believe in vote bank politics, and do not have internal democracy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2r2Hdbo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Plane in Australia misses destination after pilot falls asleep

The incident, classified as a case of “incapacitation”, is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Sezsup https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Melania Trump skips unveiling of White House Christmas decorations

Members of the media were invited on a brisk 30-minute self-guided tour through the holiday wonderland of more than 20,000 feet of lights and 12,000 bows, put up over the past few days with the help of 225 volunteers. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FHUS1v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Myanmar seizes boat carrying 93 suspected Rohingyas en route Malaysia

Authorities in Myanmar have seized a boat carrying 93 people, apparently Rohingya Muslims, fleeing displacement camps in western Myanmar’s Rakhine State and hoping to reach Malaysia, an official said on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2r7UvTP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US President Trump says doesn't believe own government's climate warning

US President Donald Trump has long said he distrusts the consensus by nearly all the world’s respected climate scientists on the link between human activity and rising temperatures, as well as other damaging climate change phenomena. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FK5CMT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China launches investigation into claims about 'genetically-altered' twins

China has launched an investigation into the claim made by Shenzhen-based scientist He Jiankui on Monday that he has created the world’s first “genetically-edited” twins, triggering disbelief and criticism from the scientific community. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2r8UhMu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'There were children,' says migrant mother tear-gassed at US border

Three tear gas canisters shot from the U.S. side landed around Meza and her children, who range in age from toddlers to teenagers, she said in an interview at a Tijuana migrant shelter from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FIYz7m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks anniversary: Israel demands Pakistan ensure perpetrators...

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks 10th anniversary: Asserting that terrorism can only be defeated by international cooperation, Ronen “again called upon the Government of Pakistan to ensure full justice to the victims and their families.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2r8Ucsa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Didn't use tear gas on children': Donald Trump on border clashes with immigran...

The caravan of illegal migrants are mostly from three Latin American countries – Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. But it also includes people from South Asia including India and Bangladesh, local media reports said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FJJUJ7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistani-American woman used bitcoin to finance IS

In an agreement with prosecutors, the woman admitted to committing credit card and loan fraud to raise money that she converted to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to send to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), which is designated as a terrorist organisation by the US government, law enforcement officials said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2r8VGmc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Turkish police search villa in Jamal Khashoggi probe