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Police said a man is in custody and those injured were in a “serious” but not life-threatening condition. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2F07sYL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

European disunion: A continent that is adrift

Europe may be the most difficult place to form personal bonds at the highest level – the turnover rate for leaders is rapid. This won’t slow down in 2019 and even those European leaders who are around will lack authority. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2F3A7vB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man accused of hitting Bulandshahr cop with axe on head arrested: Police

The accused -- Kalua, was arrested from a far-flung village of Bulandshahr in the early hours of Tuesday after the police received information about his presence there, said police. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EYtLy5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The best films of 2018: From October to Andhadhun, Hindi cinema that dazzled us...

From Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun to Shoojit Sircar’s October and Vishal Bhardwaj’s Pataakha, here are the top 10 films of 2018. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2F1rjWH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Loan waivers fine, but only with fiscal space', says Arun Jaitley

As India enters a crucial general election year, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley spoke to Hindustan Times about the state of the economy, the Reserve Bank of India, the Mahagathbandhan attempting to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha polls, and the recent assembly election results. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EY9kkZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Grand alliance is a tested and rejected idea, says Arun Jaitley

Citing Telangana, the only state among the five that went to the polls recently to feature a similar grand alliance to take on the state’s ruling Telangana Rashtriya Samithi (TRS), as an example, Jaitley said it was a case of “a pro-Telangana party and anti-Telangana one” coming together to oust the TRS. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EZQjxS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fastest GDP growth status may not benefit India as in China's case

The short point is India needs to outperform itself in terms of economic growth to ensure that the fruits of growth are shared by a wider section of the population. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2F2Z9vs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Democrat Elizabeth Warren takes step to challenge Donald Trump in 2020

She said on Twitter she would announce her decision on whether to run early in 2019. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2F0DPG3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brexit deadline knocking, but deal's still up in the air

The current state of play is this: both sides of the Brexit divide are opposed to the agreement, which has no hope of being passed in parliament. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EYPkPh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

MP, Raj governments must withdraw Bharat Bandh cases or lose support, Mayawati warns...

The BSP is supporting the Congress governments in both the states from the outside. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TncNwE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Ready for Rafale debate': Congress accepts Arun Jaitley's dare, asks government...

Congress members have been raising the matter since the start of the Winter Session of Parliament on December 11, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Rafale deal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CHhMTp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New GST rates from Jan 1; TV, monitor and 22 items to get cheaper

The GST Council has also decided to slash tax rate on parts and accessories for the carriages for disabled persons from 28 per cent to 5 per cent. Also third party insurance premium of goods carrying vehicles has been reduced from 18 per cent to 12 per cent. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TncL80 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CCTV footage shows men transporting 'body parts of Saudi journalist Jamal Khash...

The images shown on A-Haber television late Sunday feature three men carrying five suitcases and two large black bags into the home of the Saudi consul general in Istanbul. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2s2gAUA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In fight for Dalit vote, BJP plans 100-ft statue of Pasi icon Uda Devi

The BJP has decided to take the fight for the Dalit vote ahead of the Lok Sabha election next year to the door of Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Uttar Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LNl4aJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CCTV footage shows men transporting 'body parts of Saudi journalist Jamal Khash...

Opinion| Sheikh Hasina's return to power in Bangladesh dogged by controversy

This general election marked the coming of age of a new generation in Bangladesh that is tired of the old political discourse pitting the “secular” AL against the pro-Islamist BNP and JeI. This divide represented the so-called India-friendly AL with the nationalist, pro-Islamic and pro-Pakistani mindset. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LH5kG1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Realtor's torture: Atiq Ahmad shifted from Deoria, jail staff suspended

The state government’s action against the prison officers and staff comes after the prison department submitted a report into the abuduction of realtor Mohit Jaiswal from Lucknow by Ahmad’s aides who took him to Deoria district jail where he was tortured by the former MP and his aides. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2s0D5sM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's theatre culture is undergoing a sea change

Theatre people and audiences have realised that they need to find more intimate and direct ways of reaching out to one another from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LNl36F https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India must remind Sheikh Hasina to keep authoritarian instincts in check

The Awami League has blunted the BNP’s advantage among Islamist factions by itself pandering to Islamism. To be sure, Ms Hasina has cracked down on terrorism but has actively harassed journalists, arrested opposition leaders and remained passive to the killing of bloggers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rXravY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Opposition thwarts govt's triple talaq push, Rajya Sabha adjourned till January...

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2018 was slated to be taken up by the Rajya Sabha on Monday afternoon for consideration and passing. However, as soon as an effort was made to take the Bill up, an uproar erupted in the house. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LH5jlr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cash handout among 3 options before PM Modi for farmers ahead of 2019 polls

The plan for the handout comes soon after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was voted out in key state elections this month, forcing Modi to draw up a course correction before federal polls due by May. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Stapo3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Discuss these 3 things with your partner before getting married

Before you commit to each other you need to make sure you discuss certain things with each other so that there are no misunderstandings later. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2AnjgRb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Family balm': Shah leads BJP offensive against Gandhis in chopper case

The Enforcement Directorate’s submission in court led to a slew of allegations being levelled against each other by the BJP and the Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GWBPl0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sajjan Kumar, 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, surrenders in Delhi court to serve life...

Sajjan Kumar’s lawyer said he will comply with the high court’s judgment as the Supreme Court was not likely to grant a hearing to his appeal against the high court verdict during the vacation, which is ending on January 1. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RulA2E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Parliament LIVE updates:Triple talaq bill stalled as Rajya Sabha adjourned till...

Parliament LIVE updates: The contentious triple talaq bill couldn’t be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Monday as the upper House of Parliament was adjourned till January 2, 2019 after uproar by the Opposition over the bill. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GXKq6C https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Sonia, Rahul Gandhi never interfered in any defence deal': Former Union minister...

AK Antony’s comments come close on the heels of the BJP and the Congress trading accusations against each other in the AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RoLPr0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

On day 18 of Meghalaya rescue, Navy divers reattempt to reach bottom of rat-hole...

The Meghalaya rescue operation is being conducted by several agencies including the navy, NDRF, Odisha fire service team, officials of the district administration and others. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GO845I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

OnePlus 7 to Samsung Galaxy S10: Here are top 5G smartphones coming in 2019

5G phones are coming soon. Here are top 5G smartphones confirmed and rumoured from top phone brands. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rqu2zH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ayushmann Khurrana, Shah Rukh Khan and Vineet Kumar Singh: here are the top 10 actors...

From Ranveer Singh in Simmba and Shah Rukh Khan in Zero to Vineet Kumar Singh in Mukkabaaz and Gajraj Rao in Badhaai Ho, here are the top 10 actors of 2018. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2H0F4b9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian commits suicide in UAE due to 'health issues'

Prasad Sreedharan, a social worker affiliated with a medical committee constituted by the Consulate General of India in Dubai. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EZTmpQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's democracy icon-turned-iron lady

The 71-year-old, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is lauded by supporters for overseeing a decade of impressive economic growth in the impoverished South Asian nation that was more commonly known for its frequent floods and cyclones. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VkIUPm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

High rise building collapses in Russia, at least two dead: Reports

Media outlets in the city, located 1,700 km (1,050 miles) east of Moscow in the southern Urals, said it was unclear how many people were trapped in the debris, but cries for help could be heard from beneath the rubble. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QdFn1g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lion kills intern after escaping locked area at US wildlife park

Alexandra Black, 22, of New Palestine, Indiana, was killed Sunday after being attacked by the lion in an enclosure that was being cleaned at the Conservators Center, news outlets reported, citing a statement from the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VkITuM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Death toll in Philippine storm rises to 68, rains hamper rescue efforts

Fifty-seven people died in the mountainous Bicol region, southeast of Manila, while 11 were killed in the central island of Samar, mostly due to landslides and drownings, the officials said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Qh5ncs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Want the war to stop': 8-year-old's tragic story makes her symbol of Yemen unr...

Images of Buthaina’s rescue and a picture of her swollen and bruised at a hospital trying to force open one of her eyes with her fingers were beamed worldwide. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VkISqI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tackling the ISIS threat in India

India’s primary battle is to defeat the group on end-to-end encrypted communication platforms such as Telegram, Whatsapp and Threema from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AoJLpr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh's Hasina wins election by landslide as opposition demands new vote

The opposition alliance accused Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party of using stuffed ballot boxes and other illegal means to fix the result. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BO3uyC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Army foils New Year's eve attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team along LoC, kills...

Naugam sector in Kashmir’s Kupwara district is manned by soldiers of the 19th Infantry Division of the Indian Army. There have been frequent ceasefire violations going in the Naugam, Tanghdar and Keran sectors in the past several months. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Su5xPg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Narendra Modi to touch 20 states in party's 100-day 2019 poll blitz

The party has also revived ‘Mission 123’ — winning as many as possible the 123 seats that the BJP contested but did not win in the Modi wave that took it to an unprecedented 282 seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AkbKGr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian economy in 2018: Dampened sentiments need a cheer-up tablet

India is grappling with the mismatch between economic fundamentals and business sentiments, which appeared to have taken a hit in the aftermath of the demonetisation exercise and the implementation of GST. The government’s perceived differences with the central bank have not helped matters. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Sz5IJv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP, Congress' stories script a political thriller in 2018

The Congress, and the wider opposition, believes India is at a turning point and its nationalism project, instead of becoming stronger, is in jeopardy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AmOg3u https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Purvanchal VC cries foul after 'murder' advice to students goes viral

Professor Rajaram Yadav, the vice chancellor, issued a clarification, blaming the media for distorting his statement. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SvIZ0I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan procuring 600 tanks to bolster capability along border with India: Intelligence...

Apart from battle tanks, Pakistan Army is also procuring 245 150mm SP Mike-10 guns from Italy out of which it has already received 120 guns, sources said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Tl1Iw6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iraq hints at bigger role in Syria after US withdrawal

Iraq’s prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said Iraq sought to move beyond its current arrangement with Syria - under which it launches air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syrian territory - but did not got into more details. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QVFHqV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh's Hasina wins election by landslide as opposition demands new vote

The opposition alliance accused Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party of using stuffed ballot boxes and other illegal means to fix the result. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BO3uyC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The many challenges for Donald Trump in 2018

Donald Trump effectively began 2018 with a one-page To-Do List. The most important bullets were domestic: eviscerate welfare programmes such as Obamacare, build legal and physical walls against immigrants, and spend $1 trillion on infrastructure. Foreign policy made a brief mention - big vague things like recalling US troops from around the world or waging a trade war on China. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2R1onRe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP seeks to push Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha today

The fresh bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 17 to replace an ordinance or the executive order criminalising the practice. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EWEclS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mehbooba Mufti meets militant's sister allegedly harassed by police

Mufti said the woman was arrested because she is a militant’s sister and was kept in police custody for three days. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVxfRb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uttar Pradesh police arrests 19 people in Ghazipur cop's death case

Police arrested 19 people on Sunday after 32 protesters were named in a first information report (FIR) over the killing of a policeman during mob violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, according to officials. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EY8Nj8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congo voters barred over Ebola vote anyway, by the thousands

Protests followed the decision as people demanded to vote with the rest of the country. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BZ388z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina set to win record fourth term

According to local TV channel, Hasina’s alliance easily crossed the 151 seats required to form a government. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QYR7tZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In wall-stalemate, Trump blames Democrats for migrant children's death

President Donald Trump has come under criticism for blaming Democrats for the death of two migrant children in the custody of US authorities over the past few weeks as the partial shut down of the federal government entered the ninth with signs it is likely to continue into next year. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BNV2iP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Three policemen injured in Lucknow mob attack after 5-year-old girl found murde...

The girl, the daughter of a ragpicker-cum-scrap dealer, was murdered on Friday afternoon but her body stuffed in a sack and dumped in a drain in the Akbarnagar slums of Mahanagar area was found on Sunday morning, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BQk4xX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Navy divers get inside Meghalaya coal mine; no trace yet of 15 trapped

A team of Indian Navy divers which entered the approximately 350 feet-deep shaft of the flooded rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya, where 15 miners remain trapped since December 13, could not get to its bottom as it emerged that the NDRF had miscalculated the depth of water in it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QYvlXh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, PM Narendra Modi renames 3 Andaman and...

The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, the Neil Island would now be known as Shaheed Dweep and the Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep, PM Modi said during a speech. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BOqmy1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tech in 2018: 5G, foldable and blockchain phones finally became a reality

Samsung unveiled its first foldable phone in 2018 while HTC launched blockchain-based phone. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QYvlqf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Got veg sausages?: British tourist's query in Delhi stumps high commission

Britons have passionate views on whether their embassies and high commissions abroad are helpful or not, but the unnamed citizen on a visit to New Delhi was most likely not amused at the response, given the rarity of the dish, if it exists at all. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EZsM0w https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Afghanistan presidential election delayed until July 20

The presidential ballot was originally scheduled for April 20. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EX6w7C https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina heading for landslide win after deadly election day

The BNP-led opposition alliance Sunday accused Hasina’s party of using stuffed ballot boxes and other illegal means to fix the result, which was to be announced Monday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ETMuu2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte under fire for saying he 'touched' maid

Duterte frequently sparks uproar with his comments on women, including rape jokes and boasting about adultery. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CEVlxY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan procuring 600 tanks to bolster capability along border with India: Intelligent...

Apart from battle tanks, Pakistan Army is also procuring 245 150mm SP Mike-10 guns from Italy out of which it has already received 120 guns, sources said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Tl1Iw6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Voting ends in Bangladesh election; 13 killed in poll-related violence

Voting in a tense election to choose a new government in Bangladesh ended on Sunday with at least 13 people being killed in poll-related violence amid allegations of manipulations by the ruling Awami League led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CGVelG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Got veg sausages?: British tourist's query in Delhi stumps high commission

Police fires teargas at 'yellow vest' protesters in Paris

Protesters spilled onto tram lines and lobbed projectiles at police who replied with tear gas grenades and detained several people. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EWQEkH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan International Airlines sacks over 50 employees for fake degrees

A statement by the country’s national carrier said that the employees were fired on the instructions of the Supreme Court in a fake degrees case. Three pilots and 50 crew staff were sacked, Geo News reported. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EVY3AY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UP CM's 'thok do' mentality behind cop's death in Ghazipur, says Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that the incident took place because the Yogi Adityanath government knows only one language, that of violence. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EXjd2n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rajya Sabha to discuss Triple Talaq Bill tomorrow, BJP, Cong issue whips

A whip had been issued by the BJP on Wednesday as well, directing its MPs to be present in Lok Sabha on Thursday, when the Triple Talaq Bill was tabled in the Lower House. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EWNxJx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Meghalaya miners rescue LIVE updates: Rescue operations resume to bring out trapped...

Meghalaya miners rescue LIVE updates: One comprising divers from Indian Navy and another from the Odisha fire services—reached the flooded coal mine in Meghalaya on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ETsHvm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

From Tabu to Neena Gupta: The top 10 best actresses of 2018

Tabu, Taapsee Pannu and Neena Gupta made it to our list of the top 10 best Hindi film actresses of 2018. Here’s the full list. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVayfZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mrinal Sen's death marks the end of Golden Age of Indian cinema's stalwart film...

Mrinal Sen was known for his stellar work in movies like Bhuvan Shome, Baishe Sraban, Mrigaya and more. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2F00ljc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Everything that Star Trek got right: A look at future tech that's already here

We‘re 3D printing food, video-chatting. We have real-time translator apps that can even translate Klingon. And today’s visionaries are planning their retirement on Mars! from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EU6qNe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kill, don't come crying to me': Purvanchal vice chancellor tells students

Congress leader Shailendra Singh said that the position of a vice chancellor is an important one and a person holding such a post should not make such statements. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EXDzZh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Christmas storm kills at least 16, thousands flee in Philippines

The storm has displaced at least 17,000 people in the Bicol region in the southern part of the Philippines’ main Luzon island. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SqWG0P https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US president Donald Trump says 'big progress' on possible China trade deal

As a partial shutdown of the US government entered its eighth day, with no quick end in sight, the Republican president was in Washington, sending out tweets attacking Democrats and talking up possibly improved relations with China. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BRvyAX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Emerging markets seen bringing more pain to investors in 2019

There are at least some reasons to be hopeful for emerging Asian assets: oil prices have dropped about 40 percent from their October peak, which is a boon for countries that import the commodity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QV4jjr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's Got Talent 8 winner Javed Khan says he wants to give his parents' a better...

Javed Khan, a magician from Sirohi, won the eighth season of the reality show India’s Got Talent. He spoke to HT about his journey so far and his future plans. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BMfRva https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No water, no votes': Poll plan of villagers in Uttarakhand district in 2019

The villagers from Kot block held a protest outside the district magistrate’s office on Friday, demanding a drinking water scheme. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2R1fCXD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress needs grand masonry skills for anti-BJP alliance

The BSP’s Mayawati and the SP’s Akhilesh Yadav are incommunicado. There’s no communication or exchange of views between them and other potential allies, especially the Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BPGWh3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2018, a year of Trumpery and no Mugabe wit, writes Karan Thapar

As a noun ‘Trumpery’ means ‘rubbish’ and as an adjective it means ‘showy but worthless’. In either case, it describes dear Donald brilliantly from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QX7DL8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump tries to deflect blame for migrant children's deaths, claims they were...

The mother of the boy who died Christmas Eve told The Associated Press on Saturday that her son was healthy when he left with his father on their journey hoping to migrate to the U.S. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Sz2gOE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Voting begins in Bangladesh election, PM Sheikh Hasina seeks fourth term

Bangladesh stepped up security on December 29 in a bid to contain violence during a general election expected to see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina win a record fourth term. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EZAW9k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Provide biometric information to visit Canada

There will be some exemptions to the expansion of the Canadian biometric programme, including for those below 14 years of age or above 79. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SsvBdJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP looks beyond ex-CM to pick LoP in Chhattisgarh

First, BJP strategists believe that a shift of backward communities towards the Congress led to its crushing defeat in Chhattisgarh. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVxNav https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and boys win MCG Test by 137 runs, retain Border-Gavaskar...

India vs Australia: India picked the last two wickets of the innings quickly on the final day to claim the victory. Pat Cummins’ valiant innings of 63 was cut short by Bumrah and then Ishant dismissed Nathan Lyon to end Australia’s resistance. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EZ4Mdt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Voting begins in Bangladesh election, PM Sheikh Hasina seeks fourth term

Mercury dips to 2.6 deg Celsius in Delhi, cold wave likely to last 3 more days

The minimum temperature of 2.6 degrees early on Saturday was three degrees below normal. The day temperature of 20 degrees Celsius was one degree below normal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EWAiJ1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress government may review schemes for farm relief in Madhya Pradesh

The Congress government in Madhya Pradesh may review several schemes initiated by the previous Shivraj Singh Chouhan government to fund the party’s promise to waive farm loans of up to Rs 2 lakh, government officials familiar with the matter said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EWgtCg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In MP, Kamal Nath's spiritualism (department) replaces Shivraj Chouhan's happin...

The new spiritual department, whose creation had been promised by the Congress in its ‘Vachan patra’ (manifesto) ahead of the state assembly elections, will merge the happiness and religious trust and endowments departments with it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rpx9Ii https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thai cave divers on UK honours list

Overall, 1,148 recipients were named in Queen Elizabeth II’s 2019 New Year Honours List. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SqEGDX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Democrat senator Kamala Harris inches closer to WH run, says report

Harris, who has said she will announce her decision, yes or no, after the ongoing holiday season, is considering Atlanta or Baltimore, both black-majority cities in Georgia and Maryland that reflect her ethnicity, she is part African American on her father’s side, and part Indian American, on her mother’s. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AoeDGr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Offering lollipops': PM Modi on Congress loan waiver promises in states

Attacking the Congress, Prime Minister Modi said permanent solution to the country’s perennial problems cannot be solved by the decisions taken for immediate benefits. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BKGksV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Full text of Pakistan's 14-point proposals for Kartarpur pilgrimage

The document, leaked to the Pakistan media, among other things seeks three day advance list of pilgrims intending to visit the shrine along with their security clearance papers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QX9a3P https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump touts 'big progress' after phone call with Chinese President Xi on...

Washington and Beijing imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on more than $300 billion worth of goods in total two-way trade earlier this year. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ESQivq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Egyptian forces kill 40 militants after attack on tourists

The militants were planning attacks against churches, state institutions, economic interests, the armed forces and tourist sites, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EWao92 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'How long can one hold his breath underwater': Man who narrowly escaped Meghalaya...

Going by the story of Sahib Ali, at least 17 people are still trapped inside the illegal coal pit as only five narrowly escaped the flooding mine out of the 22 men who went in. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rZzafP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cop killed by stone-pelting mob in Ghazipur; second UP policeman to die in mob violence...

A Uttar Pradesh police constable was killed and some others injured as crowd of people waiting for local party leader in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district went out of control and started to pelt stones. The incident was not connected to Prime Minister Modi’s rally earlier in the eastern district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LCMijY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Christian Michel passed chits to his lawyer for help on questions about 'Mrs Gandhi'...

A Delhi court hearing the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case on Saturday imposed restrictions on alleged middleman Christian Michel meeting his lawyers in ED custody after the agency said that he was misusing legal access by passing chits to the advocates asking them how to tackle questions on “Mrs Gandhi”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rZyR4F https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mother chops off newborn's extra fingers, toes with a sickle in Madhya Pradesh....

Police said the woman used a sickle to chop off the infant’s extra fingers and toes. She later coated the injuries with cow dung. Within hours, the infant died and was buried in the village. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LJwHPS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami break 34-year-old...

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma etched their name in the history books when they broke a 34-year-old record during Day 4 of the third Test match between India and Australia. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rZyPK5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Odisha, navy teams reach Meghalaya mine, to begin rescue operations tomorrow

The initial rescue operation to help the miners had to be stopped as the pumps were not adequate to flush out large volumes of water. The state government then sough Centre’s help and high-powered pumps and a team was dispatched from Odisha. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LG1lJQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bangladesh intensifies security, shuts down mobile internet on election eve

The government has also banned the use of vehicles on Sunday in Dhaka, except by election observers and journalists, so the city has emptied in recent days as people travel to their home districts to vote. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BP9xD5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Musician Nitin Sawhney among UK Indians named for royal honours

They will receive royal honours (such as MBE, OBE, CBE) in investiture ceremonies throughout 2019 from members of the family at the Buckingham Palace and other locations. The list “recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people”, official sources said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2R0nEjv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Conversation killer: 3 behaviours that harm your relationship

Having a meaningful conversation with your partner is anyway hard, especially if you engage in behaviours such as nagging, teasing or whining. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2SrF2dg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 day advance list, security clearance on Pakistan's Kartarpur pilgrimage propo...

In its proposal, apparently leaked to the Pakistan media, Islamabad has suggested that India must give three-day prior information with security clearance certificates of pilgrims planning to visit the gurdwara, where Guru Nanak is believed to have spent 18 years of his life. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Squrzn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Baba Ramdev's firm ordered to share its profit with locals in Uttarakhand

Run by Yoga guru Ramdev, Divya Pharmacy’s entire argument, according to HC, rested on a textual and legalistic interpretation, particularly of the term FEBS. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Aleh3b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant combine to sledge Nathan Lyon at...

Rishabh Pant tried to unsettle Nathan Lyon from behind the stumps in the final session of the day. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SrGI6T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu out of action, wife holds fort

Sidhu, who addressed more than 70 public rallies in 17 days across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana as the Congress’ star campaigner, was advised “complete rest for three to five days” by doctors as he ended up damaging his vocal cords, as per a government press release. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AnG1V1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant matches Indian wicket-keeping record at the MCG

Pant took his dismissals tally to 19 on the penultimate day of the Test and by doing so he joined an elite group of India players in the list of most dismissals by a stumper in a series. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SvVtWk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Have more kids, keep state young', says Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu in push to...

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said youth below 25 years constitute around 50% of the state’s total population, and emphasised on the need to keep the state young by way of pushing up the representation of young people. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AlDSJv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesian volcano shrinks after collapse sparks deadly tsunami

The deadly tsunami in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait on December 22 killed at least 426 people and injured more than 7,000 residents and holiday makers in the Lampung and Banten provinces. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVX0ld https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World's first single-use plastic free passenger flight takes off

The flight took off on Wednesday from Lisbon to Natale, Brazil, without a single piece of single-use plastic on board. There were no plastic cups, plastic silverware, plastic cocktail stirrer, and plastic food containers, Fast Company reported. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ESJSfP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Leaked video shows former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf seeking covert US...

In the video, former president Pervez Musharraf is seen arguing that there was no complicity in Pakistan not being able to find out Osama bin-Laden. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EUgaIc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK knew in 1993 that Pakistan's nuclear plan is not 'peaceful'

Nawaz Sharif wrote to John Major on February 17, 1993, on the eve of the latter’s visit to the United States, harping on Islamabad’s long-standing claim that its nuclear programme is “entirely peaceful”, declassified documents released by National Archives on Friday show. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ESdQ3y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesian volcano shrinks after collapse sparks deadly tsunami

How a UK plane spotter cracked the secret of Donald Trump's Iraq visit

Alan Meloy, a semi-retired information technology worker from Yorkshire, took the pictures of Air Force One from outside his home with a camera he also uses for bird watching. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EVL6Ho https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tilt of head facilitates social engagement, makes you look approachable

Faces draw us in and help us navigate relationships and the world around us, according to the study published in the journal Perception. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2rZmaH9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US President Donald Trump threatens to 'entirely' close US-Mexico border unless...

Donald Trump threatened to close the US-Mexico border if lawmakers refuse his demands to build a wall. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ERQ5IP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Have you ever heard of a temporary captain - Rishabh Pant fires...

India vs Australia: After Tim Paine used MS Dhoni to target Rishabh Pant, it was time for the young Indian wicket-keeper to return the favour. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Vg2hsN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines, small tsunami possible

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, from the earthquake, which the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said struck 193 km (120 miles) east of the Philippine city of General Santos, at a depth of 60 km (37 miles). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CG48jh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NASA spaceship to photograph most distant world explored yet on New Year's Day

A camera on board the New Horizons spacecraft is currently zooming in on Ultima Thule, so scientists can get a better sense of its shape and configuration -- whether it is one object or several. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q5XuGA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rescue operation for Meghalaya trapped miners hit by delays at every step, Odisha...

The team equipped with 10 high-powered pumps to flush out water from the mine reached Guwahati on Friday morning around 11:30 am, but due to lack of transport provided by Meghalaya they had to wait till 5:45 pm to start their 220 km journey. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VcMPxH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Panel recommends reserve force to cut down army size

The single-member panel of former Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda (retd), under whose watch the 2016 surgical strikes were conducted, submitted its report to the National Security Advisory Board late November. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q7JFYb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, tsunami waves likely

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami threat existed for parts of the Pacific “closer to the earthquake” but there was no tsunami threat to the U.S. state of Hawaii. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CG48jh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

America's oldest man, World War II veteran, dies at 112

Richard Overton’s longevity and his status as the oldest living American veteran of World War II made him a celebrity of sorts over the past few years. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2TiVSva https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 4 in Melbourne: Mayank goes after Nathan...

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Live Updates: Catch all the live score and updates from the 4th day of the ongoing Test match between India and Australia from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVgOFl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Too little, too late? Hopes faint as rescue teams rush to Meghalaya

Now 14 days after the accident, scathing criticism has done what the miners’ plight failed to do : stir the state government to ask for help from the Center. The air force, the navy, the NDMA and a plethora of sophisticated equipment are now on their way to the remote site of the accident. But it is a classic case of too little, too late. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ER7IbS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin California police officer's killing fuels immigration debate, Trump's...

California police have identified the suspect as man who is “in our country illegally” and circulated his pictures on social media seeking people’s help in apprehending him. He had allegedly shot and killed Ronil Singh Wednesday morning during a traffic check from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EUhWsa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Rats drank it': Cops as 1,000 litres of seized liquor disappears from police s...

Superintendent of police Abhinandan Singh said an inquiry into the incident would be conducted to ascertain whether the liquor was consumed by rats or something else had happened to it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ERpyvi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mid-air collision of three planes averted in Delhi region after multiple warnings,...

Flights of Dutch carrier KLM, Taiwan’s Eva Air and the US-based National Airlines were involved in the incident, an official said. The incident happened in the Delhi Flight Information Region (FIR). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVcAxx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Omar Abdullah gets his answer; Norway ex-PM was on private visit to Kashmir, says...

Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik visited Kashmir last month and met senior separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq. He also visited Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir and met a cross-section of people there. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EU5xUN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Goldman set to lead M&A for 2018 after buyout firms lift business

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., for the second year in a row, is poised to be the top bank for takeover advice -- pushed forward by a strategy of courting smaller clients and buyout firms.. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VfxCf5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Files reveal UK's love-hate relationship with media baron Rupert Murdoch

The files released by National Archives show that John Major, who was prime minister between 1992 and 1997, was uneasy with the Murdoch press, particularly during 1993, when there were several stories and cartoons critical of him. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ERFYDZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump draws fire for getting political on visit to US troops in Iraq

The president had signed the distinctive red campaign hats that the slogan emblazoned across — “Make America Great Again” (in capital letters) — and a Trump 2020 patch. He had also criticized Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi over border wall funding. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ETLJ50 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin California police officer's killing fuels immigration debate, Trump's...

Saudi 'not in crisis' over Jamal Khashoggi murder outrage: Foreign minister

The prince, heir to the Saudi throne, has faced intense international scrutiny over the October 2 murder of journalist Khashoggi in the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate -- which critics say has left the oil-rich Gulf nation diplomatically weakened. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ETLHKq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

278 skeletons unearthed at Sri Lanka mass grave in Mannar

Mannar was a key battleground in Sri Lanka’s four decade-long separatist conflict in which the Tamil Tigers waged a bloody war against government troops. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EOOtzL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Three convicted for murder of Indian-origin family in UK

The court was told that the men caused the explosion in order to make about £300,000 in the insurance scam. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ETLFlM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US President Donald Trump threatens to 'entirely' close US-Mexico border unless...

Donald Trump threatened to close the US-Mexico border if lawmakers refuse his demands to build a wall. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ERQ5IP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump has 'black and white' world view, says UK foreign minister Jeremy ...

Jeremy Hunt criticised the US President after Trump announced the pull-out of American troops last week in Syria, stunning allies including Britain and France. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EVb529 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'My best act, I am not backing off': Anupam Kher on Accidental Prime Minister r...

Actor Anupam Kher’s comment comes after the Maharashtra Youth Congress raised objections to the film The Accidental Prime Minister and said that if the film is released without prior screening for their office bearers, they will resort to “other options” to stop the screening of the film. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q7GZKf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Desi spacecraft to send 3 Indians into space by 2022, costs Rs 10,000 crore

Two unmanned flights and one manned flight will be undertaken as part of the Rs 10,000-crore indigenous human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VfdHwX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli ends 2018 with a duck, misses out on multiple r...

Virat Kohli missed out on becoming the highest run-getter in a year across formats. He finished the year on 2735 runs which is just 98 runs away from the record holder Ricky Ponting (2833 in 2005). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q4d59H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Tim Paine uses Dhoni reference to sledge Rishabh Pant, asks...

India vs Australia: Tim Paine, who first saw his team concede a huge lead to India and was then witnessing a comeback courtesy a fiery spell of bowling by Pat Cummins, targetted Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VfdE4f https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China kindergarten teacher jailed for abusing children with needles

Liu Yanan, who was a teacher at the RYB Education New World kindergarten, pricked four children with needles in November 2017, the Beijing Chaoyang Court said. The scandal triggered national outrage. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VixZFA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan says CPEC an economic project, has no military dimensions

The Islamabad datelined report in the New York Times said Pakistani Air Force and Chinese officials were putting the final touches to the secret proposal. China last week dismissed as untrue the report. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2GJW84U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two women, one child of Indian-origin killed in accident in Iceland

The family was reportedly on holiday in the Nordic island country when their hired Toyota Land Cruiser slammed through a railing while crossing a high single-lane bridge at Skeidararsandur, a vast sand plain in the southern part of the country. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Rig4Qy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man, who worked as Santa, arrested as bodies of his kids found buried in garden

Forensic tests were being carried out on the two bodies, believed to be 14-year-old Mary Crocker and her brother Elwyn Crocker Jr, who would have been 16. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2GHPbRV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Six men arrested in Vietnam for killing, eating endangered monkey

The men have been accused of violating regulations on protecting “endangered and precious animals” and they confessed to the crime, said a statement posted on Ha Tinh provincial police’s website. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AkVhSJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Fake propaganda': Congress as BJP tweets 'Accidental Prime Minister' trailer

The ‘Accidental Prime Minister’ trailer begins with Sonia Gandhi appointing Singh as the Prime Minister after the 2004 elections. The focus is the power dynamics between Gandhi and Singh, with present Congress president Rahul Gandhi presented as the successor in-waiting. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EOISJH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Ahmednagar, BJP teams up with NCP, keeps Shiv Sena out for Mayor's post

The Shiv Sena was left out in the cold after its party corporators boycotted the mayoral election at last moment despite cornering the largest number of seats in the municipal elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ESNmQh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Air Force plane with 20 powerful pumps enroute Meghalaya for rescue mission

A request for 10 pumps of 100 HP, survey teams to detect seepage and other assistance from state-owned Coal India was made by the district administration in a letter to the state government on December 20, but the corporation received the communication for assistance from Shillong only on December 26. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ERO1Aw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's crackdown on Amazon and Walmart likely to hurt online shoppers

Amazon and Flipkart will make presentations before India’s finance and commerce ministries to contest the new rules, local news channel BTVI said in a Twitter post, citing unidentified people. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ESNmjf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Ravi Shastri hits back at Aus commentator for jibe against Mayank...

O’Keefe had taken a dig at debutant Mayank Agarwal by saying that he scored a triple century against Railways ‘canteen staff’ in the Ranji Trophy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ESqQWT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Michelle Obama tops Hillary Clinton as America's most admired woman

President Donald Trump finished second in the poll for the fourth year in a row. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ETOkM6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump, Democrats stick to their stands, US govt shutdown to drag on to 2019

Donald Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EU8Njj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'All lives matter': Indonesia saves tsunami-stranded turtles

An eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano, which sits in the middle of the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra islands, caused a section of the crater to collapse and slide into the ocean, triggering the killer tsunami on Saturday evening. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ES9gTJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles Indonesia's West Papua

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The region in Papua, which makes up half the island known as New Guinea, is sparsely populated. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EU8hBT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Global trade war: A battle where all parties stand to lose

Statistics from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) show that global trade growth between 2010 and 2015 was the lowest in five-year periods beginning in 1995, the year when the WTO came into existence. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ET0Zij https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cuba around the world: 60 years of weapons and white coats

Cuba offered its support to several African independence movements in a decade in which most of the continent shook off the shackles of European colonialism. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EU8HYZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

GST freezes actor Mahesh Babu's bank accounts over service tax dues

Mahesh Babu has not paid the Service Tax during 2007-08 for the taxable services he rendered as brand ambassador, appearance money and advertising for promotion of products among others. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SpbL2W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's festering problem with Big Retail

India’s policy on retail and online retail has generally been confused, and, in addition, also been poorly implemented from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AiZl5T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Urgent solutions needed to mitigate the impact of climate change on health

An all-encompassing strategy that addresses health though the sustainable development agenda will go a long way in setting the trajectory for impactful changes to address health impacts of climate change from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SpbJbk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Inside Facebook's secret rule book for Global political speech

Facebook has drawn criticism for undermining democracy and for provoking bloodshed in societies small and large. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AdH89N https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hushed murmurs, uncertainty, wait for ISIS-inspired terror suspect's return home

The NIA had initially rounded up 16 persons of the group ‘Harkat ul Harb e Islam’ — which translates to ‘War for the cause of Islam’. Ten arrested men include the alleged mastermind of the module, 29-year-old Mufti Mohammad Suhail. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Spmz0W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

From AndhaDhun to Raazi: The top 5 Hindi films of the year that toppled the Kha...

2018 was the year when audience went to theatres to watch the travails of a middle-aged pregnant couple in Badhaai Ho, a Stree that had the menfolk of a small town on the run and a pianist who may or may not be blind. What they didn’t watch were inflated star vehicles. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ahs23a https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A house for Ram under PM housing scheme, demands BJP MP Hari Narayan Rajbhar

BJP lawmaker from Ghosi, Hari Narayan Rajbhar, sought a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for Lord Ram as he ‘was living in a tent’, the makeshift sanctum sanctorum of an idol of Ram installed at the disputed spot in 1992. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2StHIYc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi King Salman orders government reshuffle after fallout over journalist Jamal...

The energy, economy and finance ministries were left untouched even as the petro-state faces a sharp fall in crude prices that has generated renewed uncertainty over Prince Mohammed’s Vision 2030 reform programme for a post-oil era. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ERSQe8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sudan government says 19 killed in protests over bread price hike

Sudanese authorities had previously said that eight people have been killed in clashes, while Amnesty International has put the death toll at 37. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EPseJP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019, PM Modi weighs four plans to offer farm reli...

The two-hour-long discussions between the PM and his top ministerial colleagues, in presence of the BJP chief, set off, on Thursday, a series of inter-departmental meetings on possible farm solutions. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ERe7o9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

TV sting accuses aides of 3 UP ministers of bribery, SIT probe ordered

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the SIT to immediately start probe by recording the statements of all the people concerned and submit its report within 10 days. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ESzMvh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 3 in Melbourne: Bumrah castles Head...

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3: Catch all the live score and updates from the 3rd Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EPgJCY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Austria: 5 monks assaulted at Vienna church

Police said the assault happened at about 1:30 p.m. (1230 GMT; 7:30 a.m. EST) at a complex in the city’s Floridsdorf district. No church service was underway when the assailants entered the Maria Immaculata church. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rZPBJg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2018: Indo-China relationship back on 'normal track', some concerns remain

The two Asian giants have worked assiduously to restore their relationship to an even keel following last year’s military standoff in Doklam, and the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at Wuhan in April served as a catalyst for these efforts from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EMKILb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Taxi driver killed police inspector in Bulandshahr violence, arrested: Cops

The taxi driver, enraged at seeing a local youth get shot during Bulandshahr violence, caught Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh, snatched his pistol and shot him dead, police said from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EQOYtT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 killed in Mumbai's residential high-rise fire, 2 injured including fireman

Five senior citizens died in a major fire that broke out in a 15-storey residential building located at Tilak Nagar. This is the fourth major fire incident that took place in Mumbai in the past four days. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ETZEr1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Indigo worst performing airlines for consumers; Air India's luggage policy best':...

Private airline Indigo is the “worst performing” carrier for consumers, while national carrier Air India has the best luggage policy, said parliamentary panel on civil aviation chairman Derek O’ Brien. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EVmDmn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fire in Kolkata Metro, passengers escape through dark tunnel, 16 fall ill

At least 16 passengers fell ill and one broke his leg during an escape attempt when the undercarriage of the first compartment of an air-conditioned train caught fire in Kolkata Metro. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EMKOCx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kartarpur corridor high point of diplomacy for Imran Khan,' says Pakistan gove...

Prime Minister Khan in November laid the foundation stone for the corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India’s Gurdaspur district to facilitate visa-free movement of Indian Sikh pilgrims. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ENp7Ch https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Following civil unrest, Democratic Republic of Congo prompts EU to rescind envoy

“The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo urges the European Council to proceed without fail in recalling its head of mission within 48 hours,” Foreign Minister Leonard She Okitundu said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2EQ8RjU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SUV dives off high bridge in Iceland; 3 dead, 4 severely injured

The accident occurred about 9.30 am on Thursday when the vehicle slammed through a railing on the one-lane bridge.The car landed on a rocky river bank. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ETUPOS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kartarpur corridor high point of diplomacy for Imran Khan,' says Pakistan gove...

Mangalore-bound Jet Airways flight grounded after smoke alert on plane; all passengers...

Jet Airways, in a statement, said it arranged an alternate aircraft to operate its flight to Mangalore from Bengaluru due to a “technical snag.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LBiK6m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Not about politics', says Ravi Shankar Prasad as Lok Sabha passes triple talaq...

The triple talaq bill seeks to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among a section of Muslims and provides for a three-year jail term for those found guilty of following the practice. The opposition had been demanding it be sent to a select committee of both houses from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LBkf4z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Himachal Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi's twin attack targets Congress on corruption,...

PM Modi, who has been a target of a sharp campaign by the opposition led by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi over the Rafale fighter jet deal, said people were calling him names because his crackdown on corruption had hurt them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LBkeh1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Aussies are now officially Virat Kohli's favourite Test opp...

Cheteshwar Pujara slammed a classy ton while skipper Kohli added crucial 82 runs as India declared at 443/7 on the second day of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rWpUck https://ift.tt/2zbki14

10 men, part of ISIS-inspired terror module, sent to 12 days NIA custody

The NIA arrested the suspects from Delhi, Amroha, Lucknow and Meerut after carrying out searches at 17 locations across the Capital and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday morning, after tracking the group for at least four months. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rSWNqu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Learn from defeats: Union Minister Anupriya Patel's stinker to ally BJP

The Apna Dal expressed its dissatisfaction days after Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RSLP) chief Upendra Kushwaha walked out of the NDA from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rX1lvZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Paris New Year's Eve bash is on despite 'yellow vest' protests

Paris officials said they would continue as planned with preparations for a fireworks display and sound and light show on the Champs-Elysees under the theme “fraternity”. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2RliUUL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Russia's 'invulnerable' n-missile ready to deploy, says Putin

The Avangard hypersonic system was tested from the Dombarovsky military airbase in southwest Russia, Putin was cited as saying on Wednesday by the state-run Tass news service. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2GK7gPc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Depression of fathers and their daughters linked, finds study

A teenage girl is more at risk of developing mental health problems if her father has experienced post-natal depression, according to research. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2GV0ExJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 Navy personnel killed at Kochi Naval base in aircraft hangar collapse

Two Navy personnel were killed on Thursday when an aircraft hangar collapsed at the Naval base in Kochi, a defence spokesperson said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q5dad1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Meghalaya mining accident: Foul smell in mine as water stagnates, pumps will take...

The pumping out of water was stopped on Monday as the available pumps were ineffective and the rescuers needed stronger pumps. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VcAdXl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

17-year-old raped by uncle, gives birth to baby in seven months in Pune

The man and his niece who is a class 11 student live in the same house. According to the complaint, the victim had been subjected to assault from May. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q5aBrE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

15 miners trapped for 14 days, Coal India finally receives Meghalaya govt SOS

After receiving the request to help the trappped miners, Coal India is mobilising pumps, pipes, assistance for survey and other technical assistance as sought by the Meghalaya government from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VeMx9h https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin police officer 'working overtime on Christmas' shot dead in Calif...

In honour of Corporal Ronil Singh of the Newman Police Department, Capitol flags in California will be flown at half-staff, the Governor’s office said. Corporal Singh is survived by his wife, Anamika, and 5-month-old son. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SlshRF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Train 18 officially India's fastest train, railways minister Piyush Goyal tweets...

The fully air-conditioned Train 18, built at a cost of Rs 100 crore in 18 months by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is deemed as a successor to the premier Shatabdi Express. Shatabdi was introduced in 1988 and runs on over 20 routes connecting metros with other important cities. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PZSFi1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Reading the signals: India has a new military strategy against China

The earlier defensive posture is no longer sustainable with Beijing possessing the capability to launch an assault without any warning leading to depletion of Indian resources in quick time from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VfsUxM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan to repay China $40 billion for CPEC projects, says report

CPEC inflows into the existing projects will dry up in 2022-23 when the country will receive $26.5 billion, according to the planning ministry’s figures. On the basis of these inflows, Pakistani authorities have estimated that the country will return $39.83 billion to Chinese firms. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SnGeyi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian origin police officer 'working overtime on Christmas' shot dead in Calif...

US president Donald Trump defends Syria pullout, expresses unhappiness with Afghan...

Asked about US troops in Iraq — a little over 5,000 — US president Donald Trump said, unequivocally, he had no plans of pulling them out yet. “No plans at all, no,” he said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AfjJ7S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China successfully tests Russia's S-400 missile air defence system

China and Russia have significantly boosted their military ties in the past decade as both the countries compete with the US for regional and global influence. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AjhNLI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesia hikes danger level for deadly tsunami volcano

Indonesia, a vast Southeast Asian archipelago, is one of the most disaster-hit nations on Earth due to its position straddling the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates collide. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SmTHqm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US explorer Colin O'Brady becomes first person to complete solo trek across Ant...

Colin O’Brady said he made the decision over breakfast to finish his journey in one continuous push. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Ak7uqD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan to repay China $40 billion for CPEC projects, says report

Donald Trump declares end to US 'policeman' role in surprise Iraq visit

US President Donald Trump has also taken criticism from France and other foreign partners as well as senior figures in his own Republican party. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Ak7ua7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No paychecks': Federal workers in panic mode as US govt shutdown enters 5th day

The partial shutdown will continue for at least a few more days as lawmakers head home for the holidays as Democrats and the Trump administration cannot agree on an amount of funding for border security. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q4PNjN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 Indian siblings, on Christmas celebration visit, die in US home fire

A woman Kari Coudriet of Collierville, and Sharron, 17, Joy, 15, and Aaron, 14 — teen siblings of the Naik family from India — all died in the fire, said a statement released by the Coudriet’s Collierville Bible Church. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q1RVJi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 2 in Melbourne: Starc gets Virat Kohli,...

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Catch all the live score and updates from the second day of the 3rd Test from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V994Ew https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No paychecks': Federal workers in panic mode as US govt shutdown enters 5th day

Shiv Sena eyes hard bargain as talks with BJP begin

The Sena-BJP alliance fell apart in the assembly elections held later in 2014, after the BJP refused to accept the Shiv Sena as the senior partner in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VbWoNi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why the farmer suicide debate is counter-productive to understanding India's agrarian...

In the discourse on agriculture, for instance, farmer suicides are cited as the biggest proof of the agrarian crisis in the country by a large section. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q4PMwf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara slams 17th Test ton, creates new record

The right-hander has scored 7 scores of 50+ in a calendar year in away Tests. This is the joint 3rd highest overall and joint 2nd highest by an Indian. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Vce9ft https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Akhilesh Yadav's 'Thank you' to Cong, a clear hint about his 2019 alliance plan...

In the recent assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress won 114 seats while the BSP won two. Yadav had earlier said that the SP supported the Congress in MP only to keep the BJP out. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q4PJ3x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Photos and DNA tests as Indonesians search for lost relatives

The task of identification has been made more difficult by multiple relatives making duplicate reports of missing loved ones. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q4dF74 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

British home secretary Sajid Javid ticks off Pakistan-origin sex offenders

Sajid Javid has revoked the British citizenship of several Pakistani-origin men following their convictions and are due to be deported to Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Va7jXM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP, RSS leaders possible target for ISIS-inspired terror module: NIA

A 45-year old woman from Lucknow and her son are suspected of funding and managing the finances of the group. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rWtnI8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Four engineering students allegedly rape Class 11 girl, dump her near Kanpur police...

According to police, the victim was known to one of the accused who coaxed her into visiting him at a flat in Abha apartment in Kakadeo area on Tuesday evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LzBJOO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG, Head terms it disappointing

The MCG crowd started booing Marsh once his name was announced on the public address system when he came onto bowl in the third Test against India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rXL35U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK orders review on Christians facing 'greatest risk'

Open Doors alleges that India is among 50 countries “most difficult to live as a Christian”. The list is topped by North Korea and Pakistan figures in the top nine countries where the persecution level is alleged to be “extreme”. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QTnw5c https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mentally challenged man commits suicide after killing 5 family members in Pakis...

Abdullah, 24, shot dead his father Jan Muhammad after a brief verbal brawl. When his three brothers - Jawad, Luqman and Zaibullah - and uncle Faqir Muhammad arrived at the scene of incident, he also killed them, police said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BKZMWC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Naveen Patnaik reiterates financial autonomy for Odisha, but mum on PM Narendra...

Naveen Patnaik posed nine questions to the Centre, each mocking the Modi government’s schemes like Ujwala, under which gas connections are offered to the poor, telecom connectivity plans, completion plans for national highways and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (crop insurance scheme). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Aghn8T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China police detains Marxist student leader for celebrating Mao Zedong's birthd...

A student eyewitness told AFP that Qiu Zhanxuan, the head of Peking University’s Marxist society, was forced into a black car by seven or eight plain-clothes officers near the subway station outside the university’s east gate. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Tc1Opv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan to resume commercial whale hunting, but not in Antarctic

Japan switched to what it calls research whaling after the IWC imposed a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s, and now says stocks have recovered enough to resume commercial hunts. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CyzVCO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

10 die in a bus accident at Iran university

The bus was carrying 30 students along a mountainous road within the campus of Islamic Azad University in Tehran when it came off the road and hit a concrete column on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Tc28Vf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ISIS module busted: The 10 men who plotted the New Year's Eve attack

The 10 men were part of an ISIS-styled module named Harkat-e-Harb-e-Islam. Among the 10 men arrested by the NIA were an engineering student, a graduation student two brothers who worked as welders and a mufti working at a madrasa in Amroha. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V9U75i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Forget bullet trains': BJP leader's message to PM Narendra Modi after harrowing...

Laxmi Kanta Chawla, a former Punjab minister who held the health portfolio and then the social welfare portfolio, was travelling in an AC-3 coach on the Saryu-Yamuna train when she made the video. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q3fgu6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi auto driver saves woman, baby from drowning, loses own life

30-year-old auto driver Pawan was heading home after dropping off a passenger when he saw a woman with a baby in her arms standing on the edge of a bridge on the Meethapur canal. In a moment, he saw the woman jumping off the bridge, police said Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V9DDd8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No big issue, why apologise?': Kumaraswamy on 'shoot mercilessly' remark

Embroiled in a row over his “shoot mercilessly” remarks, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy rejected the opposition demand for an apology over his comments, saying he was an “emotional person.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q1S0wA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

You're paid to win, not play: Steve Smith on Cricket Australia's pressure before...

Steve Smith said that when Australia lost to South Africa in November 2016, James Sutherland and Pat Howard told them that they are paid to win, not play. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VcIGd8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Boiled, skinned, cooked rats on top of holiday menu in Assam village

Destined to be boiled, skinned and then cooked in a spicy gravy, rat is more popular than chicken and pork with customers at the Sunday market in the village of Kumarikata in Assam state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q57EXQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

This was Rao’s first meeting with Modi after the former won the assembly elections to return to power in Telangana. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V9DAxY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 Indian siblings, on Christmas celebration visit, die in US home fire

Afghanistan presidential polls scheduled for April postponed for several months

More time is needed to verify voter lists and train staff on a biometric identification system designed to reduce fraud, said Abdul Aziz Ibrahimi, deputy spokesman for the Independent Election Commission. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CAu5Rm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thailand legislature legalizes medical marijuana

The Thai legislation passed its final reading at the National Legislative Assembly by a vote of 166-0 with 13 abstentions. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2TfyDlL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'15 trapped miners gasp for air...': Rahul Gandhi takes a shot at PM Modi

The miners were trapped after water from the nearby Lytein river gushed into the horizontal manholes, often termed as ‘rat-holes’, at Ksan area in Lumthari village. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VaAtG4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested on poaching charges in Uttar Pradesh

Jyoti Randhawa, 46, ranked in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking several times between 2004 and 2009. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PZVDmA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New ISIS module traced, NIA raids 16 places in Delhi, UP, arrests 5

The raids were in connection with an ongoing probe against a new ISIS module named ‘Harkat ul Harb-e-Islam’. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Va1wBx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Thieves are being purified': Shiv Sena takes swipe at PM Modi for power like oxygen...

Further slamming the BJP, the Marathi daily said those who could not bring ‘achhe din’ (good days) despite being in power now fear the Opposition. They get a feeling of disgust if they have to sit in the Opposition. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q2LMfU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara slams fifty at MCG, continues to pursue Rahul...

India vs Australia: Pujara left most and played a shot only when a delivery was in his range. He put on 83 for the second wicket with Mayank Agarwal and then shared an unbeaten 92-run stand with captain Virat Kohli to take India to 215/2 at stumps on Day 1. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VaAqtS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Noida namaz row: Muslim workers say park was a convenient place to offer prayers

The workers said that for the past five years, the public park in the middle of Sector 58 is visited by over 300 men every afternoon to offer namaz. On Fridays, over 800 people turn up for the ‘juma ki namaz’. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q1o4R5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP leader thrashes disabled man for supporting Akhilesh Yadav

A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal was caught on camera assaulting a disabled man for allegedly abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath and promising his vote to Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VaAoCg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Kohli should retire if he doesn't score a ton at the MCG, jokes...

The Boxing Day Test has been setup perfectly as India won the first match in Adelaide, followed by the hosts clinching a comprehensive win in Perth. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q3ue35 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The myth of India's Tibet card is finally shattered

The Tibetan movement itself is splintered with rival Buddhist factions and Beijing acquiring an iron grip over the roof of the world from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V91vOe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why Chabahar port is a win-win for India

It will reduce Afghanistan’s dependence on Karachi port and, hence, will translate to less Pakistani leverage over Kabul from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q5KMYx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Relationship advice: Heal the wound first, focus on repairing the friendship

From navigating relationship trouble to helping your love life go the distance, Cyrus Broacha’s got all the dating advice you need. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2EPri8x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan announces IWC withdrawal, will resume commercial whaling

Tokyo has long exploited a loophole allowing whales to be killed for “scientific research” and says it is trying to prove the population is large enough to sustain a return to commercial hunting. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2TgHjZ9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China plans more nuanced anti-pollution measures in 2019

The ministry urged local environmental bureaus to help companies set pollution treatment solution plans and to pay attention to reasonable appeals of companies during environmental inspections. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Cyliz8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Wave of sexual abuse allegations shakes Argentina

The wave of women speaking out is now threatening an entrenched machismo culture in a country where women are often catcalled, hissed at and harassed on the street. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2TdwMOg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

7-year-old who spoke to Trump still believes in Santa, left milk, cookies for him...

Collman told media that she and her 10-year-old sister and 5-year-old brother left iced sugar cookies and chocolate milk for Santa. She reported that Christmas morning, the food was gone and presents were under the tree. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CzztUI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesia issues 'extreme weather' warning for tsunami-hit coast near Krakatau

Indonesia’s meteorology agency (BMKG) said late on Tuesday the rough weather around the volcano could make its crater more fragile. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2T95Hf2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Ethiopia, as a capital rises, history rots

Palatial homes like Berhanu’s are scattered throughout Addis Ababa, built for imperial-era courtiers and foreign business moguls, but most have slid into dire neglect as the government focuses on an aspirational building boom. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CAFDnP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesian rescuers use drones as tsunami death toll crosses 400

Thick ash clouds continued to spew from Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island where a crater collapse at high tide on Saturday sent waves smashing into coastal areas on both sides of the Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra and Java. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2TbfaSW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gunmen kill ex-Pakistani lawmaker outside home in Karachi

No one claimed responsibility for the attack, which drew condemnation from Prime Minister Imran Khan and several other opposition politicians. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CzbF3u https://ift.tt/2zbki14

8-year-old migrant dies in US custody on Christmas, second child this month

The death came during an ongoing dispute over border security and with a partial government shutdown underway over President Donald Trump’s request for border wall funding. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CAwCLj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 1 in Melbourne: Mayank, Pujara look...

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1: Catch all the live score and updates from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground with our live blog. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AcW087 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'People forgot that I sanctioned these projects': Deve Gowda on being left out of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday inaugurated the 4.9 km long bridge at Bogibeel across Brahmaputra river, built at a cost of Rs 5,900 crore from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SlNGu7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6 months after 11 suicides, Burari house gets rid of notorious 11 pipes

In Meerut, muslims sell their cows to stay clear of vigilantes

Approximately 60km away, many Muslims in Saundat village in Meerut also sold their cows and oxen soon after the Yogi Adityanath government came to power. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SgoDIx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

KCR in Delhi, may meet Prime Minister Modi today

The Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar described the formation of a non-Congress and non-BJP government at the Centre as his “mission”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AjeN1E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Witchcraft practitioner' sacrifices mother-in-law, drinks her blood

Police also found a duck with its neck severed along with a buffalo calf with injuries on its neck. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SlNDyr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SAD leaders vandalise Rajiv Gandhi's statue in Punjab, trigger row

Jakhar said that in 10 year regime of Parkash Singh Badal led SAD-BJP alliance failed to take action against those responsible for the sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib and killing two peaceful protesters at Behbal Kalan in Faridkot district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AiZBlf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No foreign visit on cards as PM Narendra Modi focuses on 2019 polls

Modi, who has, according to the prime minister’s official website, made 48 foreign trips since June 2014, has no scheduled visits on his agenda for the next few months, the officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SlNCdR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Home alone and isolated, Donald Trump stands ground on border wall

US President Donald Trump’s insistence on funding for the US-Mexico border wall comes in face of opposition by Democrats on spending any money on a wall or fence from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T8Sxyv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tamil Nadu electrician working in Poland dead, family alleges murder

P Venkatesan, who had done a diploma in electronics and electrical, went to Poland in November 2017, through a Chennai-based placement agency to work as an electrician at a private hotel chain in Warsaw, according to his family members in Vellore district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SrTP7K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congo opposition cry foul over web-enabled voting machines

The opposition are up in arms because active SIM cards could allow the electoral board (CENI) to tabulate the vote electronically, despite repeated assurances the results would be based on hand counts of paper print-outs from the machines. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Slm73Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Home alone and isolated, Donald Trump stands ground on border wall

False tsunami alarm causes exodus in Indonesian town

Panic-stricken residents flee the Sumber Jaya village as word spread that another tsunami was about to smash, fearing a regular tidal surge. The local mosque calmed the chaos over its loudspeaker. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CxaRMf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Pakistan will treat minorities as equals': Imran Khan's latest jibe at India

The controversy over the issue started when actor Naseeruddin Shah lamented the rise of mob violence in India over cow vigilantism and expressed fear over rising religious intolerance in the country. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2BEmdN6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Murderers enjoy liberties': Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy's defence for controversial...

Speaking to reporters after visiting the family of Prakash, the JD(S) worker who was murdered on Monday in Maddur town in Mandya district, Kumaraswamy said Prakash was known for his work among the people, especially farmers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QTDEDB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Bogibeel Bridge would've been ready earlier if Vajpayee got second term': PM Narendra...

PM Modi said the Bogibeel bridge will strengthen the country’s defence prowess with movement of vehicles and trains to the northeast. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BH8ogE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Army recovers snow-stuck helicopter from Siachen Glacier, sets new record

The chopper was stuck at 18,000 feet and recovering it from there is a world record of sorts because India is one of the very few countries in the world who operate helicopters at such high altitudes from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QPfE4z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Pakistan will treat minorities as equals': Imran Khan's latest jibe at India

'Ask your employees not to offer namaz in parks': Noida Police issue notice to ...

Noida Police have asked companies in the industrial hub to ensure their employees do not use a park for any religious activity, including offering namaz on Fridays. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QUWQRG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Alcohol-themed greeting cards normalise binge drinking: Study

Illustrations and texts portray alcohol as enjoyable and fun and can range from a glass of champagne with the word ‘Cheers’ to those that are more excessive and encourage binge drinking. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2CxD6uv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 dead, 21 hurt in China as hijacked bus ploughs into pedestrians: Reports

A hijacker carrying a knife had been detained and was being investigated by local police, state television CGTN reported. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2TanC50 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Are you still a believer in Santa?': Trump asks 7-year-old

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump answered telephone calls from children on Christmas eve, following the Santa Tracker operations of Norad. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AhWie3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 killed as militants attack Libya's Foreign Ministry in Tripoli

Libya has been a haven for Islamic militants since a 2011 uprising toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The country is split between rival governments, each backed by an array of local militias. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SmB1Hk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2019 may be Sri Lanka election year, hints president Maithripala Sirisena's meet...

Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena could call a snap presidential election after January 8 next year. It was not clear if the organisers’ meeting was to gear the party for the eventuality of a snap presidential poll. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AhGdVN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesia tsunami death toll now 429, thousands homeless

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said the death toll had climbed to 429 on Tuesday and at least 128 were missing. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SiNcEN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Perfect night turned into a nightmare': Indonesia tsunami survivor

Survivors recall how a perfect night turned into a nightmare when a torrent of water emerged from the darkness like a monster, swallowing everything in its wake. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2AeQNwR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sunday mass attacked with swords, iron rods; women fight back with chilli powder:...

Deputy SP of Kolhapur Anil Kadam was quoted by ANI as saying, “10-12 people attacked Sunday prayer mass being held at the premises of a local resident Bhimsen Chavan in Kolhapur.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CyOru0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

19-year-old girl kills mother for Facebook love, arrested with boyfriend

The girl, identified as S Devipriya, a resident of Anjaneyapuram in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvallur, is a second year Bachelor of Commerce student at a college in Avadi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T9utvv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Triple talaq bill to face Lok Sabha test on December 27, BJP issues whip to MPs

The three line whip, issued on Tuesday, is a strict instruction to attend and vote, breach of which would normally have serious consequences. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Cxqnbh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 dead, 21 hurt in China as hijacked bus ploughs into pedestrians: Reports

A hijacker carrying a knife had been detained and was being investigated by local police, state television CGTN reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TanC50 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kumaraswamy's 'kill mercilessly' order tosses up row, gets panned by BJP

Leaders of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party have said Kumaraswamy’s statement after Honnalagere Prakash was killed in south Karnataka’s Mandya district on Monday was irresponsible and that he should apologise. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CxDAk1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dal Lake freezes as Kashmir records coldest night in 11 years at -6.8 degress

The official said Qazigund — the gateway town to the Valley — in south Kashmir recorded a low of minus 5.2C, while the nearby Kokernag town registered a low of minus 5.3C last night. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ta37VX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Shane Warne calls Virat Kohli the greatest cricketer on the...

Commenting on the atmosphere at the ground where he picked his 700th Test wicket, Warne said Melbourne is the sporting capital of the world and he loves coming to the G. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CyCx3i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Andaman's most-visited islands to be renamed during PM Modi visit

The Modi government is continuing with its name-changing spree, with the government now deciding to rename Havelock Island to Swaraj Dweep, Neil Island to Shaheed Dweep and Ross Island to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ta34tf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I am all alone (poor me) in White House waiting…': Donald Trump's Christmas tw...

In a joint statement Monday, the Democratic leaders, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, said as long as Trump keeps listening to the Freedom Caucus and others on the right flank, there is no easy resolution to the impasse. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V5aMa9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran president Hassan Rouhani presents Iran budget, says US sanctions to hit lives,...

Hassan Rouhani gave the value of the draft budget at about 4,700 trillion rials for the next Iranian year which starts on March 21, 2019. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ENyQcw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Death toll in Kabul attack rises to 43: Health ministry

Another 10 were wounded in Monday’s raid on a site where the Ministry of Public Works and other offices are located, spokesman Waheed Majroh said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V5aMXH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pills, male calf, no females: Things women in Haryana do to beget a son

Poison pills: Expectant mothers desperate for sons are willingly consuming deadly cocktails of herbs given by quacks promising to change the sex of the foetus from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q54lAc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Death toll in Kabul attack rises to 43: Health ministry

Another 10 were wounded in Monday’s raid on a site where the Ministry of Public Works and other offices are located, spokesman Waheed Majroh said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V5aMXH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kill mercilessly, no problem', Karnataka CM seen issuing order on video after JD(S)...

Karnataka Chief Minister was caught on tape saying ‘kill mercilessly’ to avenge the murder of a JD(S) leader in Mandya. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q0HoxH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says he's alone at White House waiting for Democrats deal

In Uttar Pradesh, Congress readies Plan B if it has to go it alone in Lok Sabha...

A senior Congress functionary familiar with the developments said the party has to be ready for any “eventuality” in case it does not become a part of the Bahujan Samaj Party-Samajwadi Party alliance in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PZFUnx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SP-BSP alliance in UP almost final, awaits Mayawati's finishing touches

The BSP chief was working to form a third front of parties not allied with the BJP or the Congress, the party leader said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V5aLTD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'My body is Tibetan but spiritually I'm an Indian,' says the Dalai Lama

In a freewheeling interview with HT, the Dalai Lama speaks on wide-ranging spiritual and political issues, including what he thinks of India-China ties. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q0JFsQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi to inaugurate Bogibeel, India's largest rail-cum-road bridge, today

From providing medical facilities to education and airport, the bridge, whose foundation stone was laid by then PM H D Deve Gowda in 1997 and work commenced under then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002, is expected to be a boon for people of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Q1Q5b9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How rampant is fare evasion? At Times Square, one rider a minute sneaks in

While there have always been riders who try to avoid paying, the practice has become so widespread in New York City that it is costing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority about $215 million in lost revenue this year, prompting subway officials to announce a crackdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V78tDo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India takes over operations of Iran's strategic Chabahar Port, can bypass Pak on...

Iran formally handed over the port to India during a first meeting of the follow-up committee for the implementation of the Chabahar Agreement between Iran, Afghanistan, and India in the port city Tehran. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AaTOhy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi government blocks steep hike in one-time parking charges

An order by Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot said that the December 21 order “appears to be irregular for many reasons”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Sj8HWf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK bans pet shops from selling puppies and kittens

Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley said the ban “is part of our commitment to make sure the nation’s much-loved pets get the right start in life.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PXUlIM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How rampant is fare evasion? At Times Square, one rider a minute sneaks in

Trump scales down Mexico border wall money, shutdown continues

Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s the acting chief of staff and budget director, has said the administration has made a counter-offer to Democrats of an amount between the $5 billion sought by President Donald Trump and $1.3 billion that Democrats had agreed to in a legislation earlier from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Q1KzFq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

More than 1.6 million sign petition to sue France for not doing enough to fight...

When French President Emmanuel Macron tried to raise fuel taxes to help wean France from fossil fuels, it sparked a nationwide movement last month. Macron scrapped the tax hike. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VfYz2q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rescuers search rubble as Indonesia tsunami toll nears 400

Most of the victims were local holidaymakers staying in the hotels and bungalows along the popular beaches in Lampung and Banten provinces, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. More than 1,450 people were injured and dozens are missing after tsunami waves lashed the provinces late on Saturday, the agency said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2BGrp2G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CBSE board exams date sheet 2019: How students across India reacted to the sche...

CBSE 10th, 12th boards date sheet 2019 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday released the date sheet of Class 10 and Class 12 examination 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2EODwPs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rescuers search rubble as Indonesia tsunami toll nears 400

In Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot's team in Rajasthan, 18 first-time ministers

Eighteen legislators including Subhash Garg of RLD are first time ministers, while the other five have held ministerial posts earlier, as efforts were made to have a mix of young faces and experienced legislators from both Gehlot and Pilot camps. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CvPxqu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gorakhpur doctor kills ex-wife, keeps her social media accounts running to deceive...

The accused kept Rajeshwari virtually alive for seven months. He kept her WhatsApp running and updated her social media account. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T3BAFI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rumbling Indonesia volcano could trigger more tsunamis, experts warn

While tsunamis are often triggered by earthquakes, in this case experts believe the deadly waves were generated by an eruption of the Anak (or “child of”) Krakatoa volcano, which could have caused a large undersea landslide or flow of molten rock into the water. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rS6e9v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya title dispute on January 4

The matter is listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Cxw8pe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak couple pulls off intimate wedding on a budget of Rs 20,000. Twitter celebra...

Photographer Rizwaan has detailed how he chose to get married in an intimate ceremony with just 25 guests. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TaFUmO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Mission continues': KCR, on federal front tour, meets Mamata. Delhi next

KCR, as the Telangana chief minister and TRS chief is popularly known, met Biju Janata Dal chief and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar on Sunday and is likely to meet Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav next . from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Cxk7Ak https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: India's predicted XI for Boxing Day Test; expect more spin & new...

India vs Australia: Expect a lot of changes in India’s playing XI for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia. We are suggesting a few bold moves. Let’s see if Virat Kohli buys into our theory or not. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T6Djdx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Another tsunami could hit Indonesia, experts warn after over 200 killed

Israel to hold early election, in April 2019: Netanyahu spokesperson

Under Israeli law, a national election had to be held by November 2019. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2LAc60b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US warns tourists of possible Christmas day terror attack in Barcelona

Spain has kept its terrorist alert unchanged at the second-highest level despite the US State Department warning, although security measures were boosted in December for the Christmas holiday period, a Spanish interior ministry spokesman said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rS6cOV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Blast rocks Kabul govt compound in ongoing attack: Officials

A number of gunmen have entered the government compound in Kabul. Afghanistan officials said the attack is still on. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2LA4FWF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Krakatau volcano partial collapse triggered Indonesia tsunami - officials

The fact the tsunami was triggered by a volcano, and not by an earthquake, may be the reason why no tsunami warning was triggered, scientists said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rS6kOp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Prabhas on Koffee With Karan Season 6 was an epitome of JOMO and we loved it

Prabhas, who has already set several hearts aflutter through his brilliant work through the years, was as charming as one would have imagined in his first appearance in a TV show. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2CvYZu1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif given 7 years jail term in corruption case: Report

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'Run, a wave is coming!' - panic and devastation after Indonesian tsunami

At least 281 people were killed in tsunami waves of up to three metres (10 feet) that hit several towns along the rim of the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra islands, triggered by a landslide on the Anak Krakatau volcano. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2RhbW3c https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Four elephants join search in Thailand for missing 2-year-old boy

Sului Piew, a son of migrant workers from Myanmar, went missing December 17 when he went out to play near the sugarcane plantation where his parents work. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rRwS2b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Al Qaeda plotting plane attacks in Europe: UK Security Minister Ben Wallace

The rise of the Islamic State overshadowed the Al Qaeda threat in recent years -- particularly after its most prominent leader, Osama bin Laden, was taken down by the US forces in Pakistan’s Abbottabad in 2011. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Lyjwkv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says discussed 'highly coordinated' Syria pullout with Turkey President...

Donald Trump shocked US allies on Friday when he announced plans to pull the 2,000 US troops out of Syria, where they have been helping coordinate a multinational fight against IS. But the move was lauded by Turkey. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rQGeLJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP approaches SC seeking permission to hold Rath Yatra in WB

Last week, a divisional bench of the Calcutta High Court had stayed the order by a single-judge bench allowing the party to hold its rath yatras. The BJP had planned to flag-off its first rally from the temple town of Tarapith in Birbhum district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Shcsvh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Australia: Team India named 13 players for Perth Test to give Ravindra...

Sources in the know of developments have confirmed to Hindustan Times that while Jadeja was fit when he boarded the flight to Australia, an injury the spinner had sustained during the West Indies series came back to haunt him during the warm-up game in Australia. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AfQGAY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif given 7 years jail term in corruption case: Report

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'Run, a wave is coming!' - panic and devastation after Indonesian tsunami

Bird Box movie review: Sandra Bullock's Netflix thriller refuses to be caged in

Bird Box movie review: Sandra Bullock’s Netflix thriller, directed by Susanne Bier, has shades of M Night Shyamalan’s The Happening and John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place. Rating: 3.5/5. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GDPqNO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Race to the bottom': Arun Jaitley's takedown of Congress over GST barbs

Over the weekend, the GST Council had cut tax rates on about two dozen items to reduce the number of items taxed at the highest slab of 28 per cent. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rd2v4Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

8 dead in pile-up during dense fog in Haryana's Jhajjar

A school bus, trucks and cars was reported to be among the vehicles that collided due to poor visibility. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GMrQP8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Centre to roll out prepaid metering across India from April, says power and renewable...

If state governments want to give subsidy, they can give as much as they want. However, whatever subsidy state governments decide to give, they have to give that amount to the DISCOMs. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rg2Jbl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bihar alliance shows the BJP's unilateralist approach is changing

The party has increasingly come to recognise that winning an outright majority yet again in 2019 will be difficult. It will need both pre-poll allies and post-poll allies at a time when the Opposition is focused on stitching state-specific alliances to take on the BJP from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GyRhTY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Apple's iOS 12.1.2 update has a nasty surprise for iPhone users

The iOS 12.1.2 iOS update which was rolled out last week, is bricking iPhones by cutting off cellular data. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rg2IEj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

My life is a clean slate now, I've to write my A, B, C, Ds afresh: Tandoor case...

Infamous “tandoor case” convict Sushil Sharma, who will be celebrating his 60th birthday on January 24 as a free bird, said his focus now is to serve his aged parents, who have suffered “for no fault” of theirs. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GE2S4i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No time to run: Killer tsunami hit Indonesia beach without warning

Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth due to its position straddling the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates collide. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PY8967 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesian tsunami death toll rises to 281; PM Modi says 'India ready to assist'

Television images showed when the tsunami hit the beach and residential areas in Pandeglang, dragging with it victims, debris, and large chunks of wood and metal. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V7cRCo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2018: A year when Indian politics played out in the UK

The year 2018 was one when Indian events and issues figured prominently in London making the British capital the host to a calendar of conflict similar to every day life back home. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PW6bTO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 boys reported missing during rescue of 69 migrants in Spain

On Thursday, 12 migrants died while trying to make the dangerous sea crossing from African shores to Spain.The United Nations says more than 2,200 migrants and refugees have perished in 2018 on the Mediterranean Sea. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V7frIo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SpaceX launches US Air Force's most powerful GPS satellite

Heather Wilson, secretary of the Air Force, says this next-generation GPS satellite is three times more accurate than previous versions and eight times better at anti-jamming. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PZ9qtq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi prince who called for reforms dies at 87

Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz founded the first school for girls in Riyadh, according to the Saudi newspaper Arab News. The school was founded at a time when females had no access to formal education in the landlocked capital and schools were open to boys only. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V3hX2q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 Myanmar Reuters journalists to appeal against 7 years' imprisonment

Media advocates say the convictions of Reuters journalists Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, sent a chilling message about investigating sensitive issues in Myanmar as it emerges from decades of junta rule. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PUn2GB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak court to deliver judgment in two corruption cases against Nawaz Sharif

Security has been beefed up around the judicial complex, with heavy contingents of police and Rangers deployed around the building and along roads leading to the court. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VetbBo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin man stripped of UK citizenship over rape conviction

The man, who can only be identified as RSD for legal reasons, came to the UK from India in 1997 and was granted British citizenship in 2004. In 2011, he was found guilty of grooming and raping a 7-year-old child. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SdKAbb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Order for withdrawal of American troops from Syria signed, says US military

US president Donald Trump has declared the jihadist group “largely defeated,” and made the surprise decision to bring US forces home -- a move that many US politicians and international allies fear is premature and would further destabilize the already devastated region. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V8cnvz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin man stripped of UK citizenship over rape conviction

India vs Australia: Tim Paine defends Virat Kohli's attitude, says it makes the...

Tim Paine and Virat Kohli had some testy exchanges in the second Test at Perth, which at one point needed the umpire to intervene. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AcAv7M https://ift.tt/2zbki14

People have right to speak their mind: Ashutosh Rana on Naseeruddin Shah's stat...

Naseeruddin Shah had Friday said that at many places, the death of a cow is being given more importance than the killing of a policeman. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SdKi45 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'PM Modi a hollow man who has done nothing for country': Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Prime Minister NarendraModi did nothing even for his home state Gujarat as its chief minister for 12 years, but made everyone believe he did “great things”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2AfqeYq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RSS wants government to focus on temple, farmers, MSMEs

As BJP prepares for the 2019 general elections, the feedback from the RSS is to revisit the policies to make them more beneficial for those with fewer resources and more attractive for the middle class. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rTSawa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ashok Gehlot government to be expanded today, 23 new ministers to be sworn-in