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Priyanka Sharma was released nearly 24 hours after the Supreme Court ordered her released on May 14. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IZrgfG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, top brass make Twitter debut to check impersonation

Bhagwat’s debut on Twitter should be seen as a move to curb fake posts from unverified handles and profiles of Sangh’s chief, an RSS functionary said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KRdGxg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Foreigners among 35 held in simultaneous raids at spa centres running 'sex trade'...

35 people, including 10 men and 25 women,have been arrested from these spas, including multiple foreign nationals. Around Rs one lakh in cash, beer, used and unused condoms, along with other objectionable articles, were seized from these spa centres from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZXEdML https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Seriously Cyrus: Instead of lecturing, try being a tad more sensitive

Cyrus Broacha gives you advice on love, relationships and more. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2xjHVUz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Overnight rains affect traffic in Mumbai, several trains delayed

Traffic was at a standstill on the Western Express highway from Goregaon to Andheri and on all arterial roads connecting to the expressway. Andheri Kurla Road, Powai to JVLR and SV Road from Juhu to National College in Bandra also witnessed huge traffic snarls. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XN82T3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mumbai doctor booked for allegedly filming female client during hair removal tr...

During the procedure, the complainant noticed a camera installed inside the smoke detector on the ceiling. The complainant stopped the treatment, took a photo of the camera and left the clinic. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2JdtS8K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

25 killed after bus falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

The accident took place around 7.50 am in Keshwan area of the hilly district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xodT2g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 years on, a look at the hits and hurdles of Goods and Services Tax

Implementing a radical and universal reform in an economy as large as India is bound to witness teething troubles and GST did. Two years after it was implemented, the question is whether GST is moving towards its promise of improving tax collections and removing bottlenecks to trade. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xkCN2z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Sourav Ganguly points out two major reasons behind India's loss...

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said India lost the match to England in two stages – the first 10 overs of their chase when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggled to score quickly and the last 5 overs when Dhoni and Jadhav scored at a run-a-ball despite the asking rate being well over 13 runs per over. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xocyZe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Opinion | Bilateral ties between India and US remain on even keel

Trade interlocutors on both sides have decided to sit down and chalk out a mutually beneficial resolution under the guidance of the leadership on both sides with Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar bringing added heft to Indian negotiations. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/325cVG3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

10 yours vs 10 ours: On education model, Sisodia's challenge to BJP's Nadda

Sisodia’s statement was in reaction to Nadda’s speech in BJP’s state working committee meeting in Delhi on Saturday, wherein he had reportedly said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has become a “laughing stock” in Delhi and the BJP is confident about forming government in the national capital, where assembly elections are likely to be held by early 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xk6BM4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

33 quarantined Gir lions may never stalk the wild

Having recovered after nine months in quarantine at Jasadhar animal care centre and Devaliya interpretation zone at Junagarh, the big cats are roaring to go free. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NmkfKh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs England: Virat Kohli scripts history with fifth consecutive World Cup ...

India captain Virat Kohli on Sunday scored his 54th ODI half century against England in the World Cup encounter in Birmingham. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RL086Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amarnath yatra begins today under multi-tiered security

Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in a militant attack along the main route to Pahalgam on June 12. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KOtNvo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress CMs to meet Rahul Gandhi today, urge him to not resign

On Monday, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and Pudducherry CM V Narayansamy will meet Gandhi at his house persuade him to stay. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31Y1ujr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After initial lull, rains may hit central India next week: IMD

The IMD said a low-pressure area was formed over the northeast Bay of Bengal on Sunday. It is likely to develop into a depression and make conditions favourable for rainfall and the monsoon advancement. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NkX2bb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rafale to Sabarimala, SC to hear key cases as it reopens after 6 weeks today

As the Supreme Court reopens on Monday after a six-week summer vacation, there is a likelihood that verdicts reserved in crucial cases such as the Rafale case, the Sabarimala case and bringing the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) under right to information act, would be pronounced soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NnPKnm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'It was in public interest': BJP's Akash Vijayvargiya defends beating official with...

On his release, ANI reports, Akash was welcomed with flower garlands by his supporters and relatives. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KKPg8J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says he'll meet North Korea's Kim in Demilitarized Zone today

Trump has met Kim twice at summits in Singapore and Hanoi. No U.S. president has ever met a North Korean leader in the DMZ. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KMTpZA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Martin Guptill takes outrageous catch to dismiss Steve Smith,...

Martin Guptill took and outstanding catch to dismiss Steve Smith, the latter replied by taking a one-handed stunner to send back Tom Latham. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RIKVmZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

See how a patient was dragged to X-Ray room on bedsheet in MP hospital!

The Dean of the NSCB Medical College, Dr Navneet Saxena said three people were suspended after the incident and the administration has also launched an inquiry after which action will be taken against all who are found guilty. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KOwsp6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP's Akash Vijayvargiya out on bail 4 days after thrashing official with a bat

Akash Vijayvargiya was released after his bail order from a court in Bhopal reached Indore. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2JgxlTT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi's first 'Mann ki Baat' after BJP's return to power to air today

This will be the first ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme in Modi’s second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XdpeS5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Not expected to behave so irresponsibly': Sheila-Chacko rift at Rahul's door

Dikshit, a three-time chief minister of Delhi, had Friday dissolved the committees based on a report submitted by a five-member panel formed to assess the party’s performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls. The block committees were elected last year when former union minister Ajay Maken was heading the Delhi Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XFReNw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rains create puddles in Statue of Unity viewers gallery, triggers displeasure on...

The Statue of Unity, a 182-metre memorial to Sardar Patel in Kevadiya in Narmada district, is the tallest structure of its kind in the world and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31 last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2JfPuRR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chhattigarh CM Bhupesh Baghel tears up passing state Congress president post to...

Congress leader PL Punia and newly appointed CPCC president Markam were also present at the event held on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NpviSQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

16-year-old boy thrashed for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram': Police

Babupurva circle officer Manoj Kumar Gupta said the incident was being investigated and CCTV cameras installed in the area would be examined. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2JddHbv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump offers North Korea's Kim weekend meeting in demilitarized zone

Trump made the offer in a tweet about his trip to South Korea, where he landed on Saturday after the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XI83Y4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Putin says liberalism 'eating itself,' migrant influx to Europe hurt people's i...

“The liberal idea has started eating itself,” Putin said at a news conference. “Millions of people live their lives, and those who propagate those ideas are separate from them.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ZSnWsk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sikh activists demand apology from Kamala Harris for defending discriminatory policy...

Sikh activists alleged that during her tenure as California’s Attorney General, Harris defended a policy prohibiting state prison guards from keeping beards for religious reasons, even though exceptions were given for medical reasons. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XDQjgp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

43-year-old El Salvador migrant dies in US border custody

The man had been held about a week at the Rio Grande Valley central processing center in McAllen, Texas, according to a law enforcement official. The official said the man, who had health issues, had been medically checked. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ZYF3ck https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I represent inclusive India': Nusrat Jahan on fatwa over attire

Criticising her “un-Islamic” post-marriage appearance at her oath-taking ceremony in Parliament on June 25, a group of Muslim clerics had issued a ‘fatwa’ against the newly-married Member of Parliament. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XerFUg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Is India's economic growth story dehydrating country?

India has done worse than other growing nations in managing its water resources. A key factor behind this maybe an inefficient agriculture sector, where the use of tube well-based irrigation in the last three decades has shot up from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xcduiy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tribal man held for allowing cousin to rape his wife in Odisha

A tribal man was arrested in Odisha’s Keonjhar district for allegedly allowing his cousin brother to rape his wife and recording the act on mobile phone. The cousin brother was also arrested. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Niyobg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Budget may be pragmatic over growth concerns

The economic situation may not have changed dramatically in these five months, but priorities have shifted. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/323GhVh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amit Shah's entry adds heft to MHA; Kashmir, NRC twin challenges

Security Infrastructure such as the National Intelligence Grid (Nat Grid), suggested after 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, materialised. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xlMzBE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will see if Pehlu Khan case probe had 'predetermined intentions': Rajasthan CM Ashok...

Gehlot also said his government would see if the investigation had been done with predetermined intentions by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LrA2EV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amit Shah asks NDRF to build central database of disaster-combat tools

Shah was speaking at the inauguration of a two-day annual conference organised by the NDRF on capacity-building of state disaster response forces (SDRFs). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xiKLJD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rajnath may have to adopt balanced approach

These two episodes reflect, partly, the opportunities and challenges that the defence ministry will face. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RIflWB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Is BJP trying to be new Opposition in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana?

Annihilating the Telugu Desman Party (TDP) by getting its members to defect isn’t just sweet revenge against bête noire Chandrababu Naidu. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RJAP5g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi invites G20 countries to join global coalition on disaster resilience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the G20 countries to join the International Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2IXPIOQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi meets Turkish President, holds talks on counter-terrorism, defence

The two leaders, who are in Osaka, Japan, met in the morning on the margins of the two-day G20 Summit and talked about the strong development partnership between India and Turkey. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2X9h20m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American teen wins $100,000 quiz show prize in US

Gupta’s victory on the ‘2019 Teen Jeopardy’ contest was televised on Friday in which he beat out three other Indian-American teens. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LqYEgZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pehlu Khan, sons charged for smuggling cattle

While the police chargesheeted Khan’s sons Irsad (25) and Arif (22) under sections 5, 8 and 9, charges have been framed against the deceased under section 6 of the Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZZQbWq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ivanka gives thumbs up to Modi-Trump talks, calls India 'a critical ally'

During the first meeting of two leaders after Modi’s re-election, both agreed to take measures to resolve issues pertaining to trade. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XAPrJv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sushma Swaraj vacates govt house: 'You have set an example,' says Twitter

Swaraj, a veteran BJP leader, who didn’t contest the Lok Sabha polls and is not a minister in the NDA 2.0 government, tweeted Saturday morning to say she was no longer contactable at her “official residence” as she had moved out. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2REVtmY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China, US agree at Xi-Trump meeting to restart trade talks

The two countries will restart the talks “on the basis of equality and mutual respect,” according to official news agency Xinhua. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KLjJmZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

TMC clarifies after order on schools triggers storm

The BJP, which has been persistently attacking the Trinamool Congress for alleged appeasement of Muslims, panned the Mamata Banerjee government over the move which, it claimed, was aimed at securing the ruling party’s vote bank. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RItKls https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Xi Jinping, Donald Trump agree to restart trade talks

The two sides have agreed to restart trade negotiations that broke down last month, Xinhua News Agency reported, without giving further details. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZX4o6q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Xi Jinping, Donald Trump agree to restart trade talks

The two sides have agreed to restart trade negotiations that broke down last month, Xinhua News Agency reported, without giving further details. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ZX4o6q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US man kills father for cutting his allowance, convicted

Thomas Gilbert Jr. showed no emotion as the verdict was delivered Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xmc9X3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No biscuits, only healthy snacks for meets': Health Ministry

In an order released on Friday, the Ministry said, “The Health and Family Welfare Minister has desired that healthy snacks only to be served in official meeting and biscuits are to be avoided.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X9ePlr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kithana ache he Modi': Australia's Scott Morrison praises PM

The newly elected Australian prime minister did not just stop there, he also captioned his photo in Hindi, saying ‘Kithana ache he Modi’ (How nice Modi is). from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XiD4CL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says open to 'historic' trade deal with China at G20

Xi opened the meeting with a reference to the ping-pong diplomacy in the 1970s that paved the way for formal diplomatic ties between the U.S. and China. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31WYBj7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kithana ache he Modi': Australia's Scott Morrison praises PM

The newly elected Australian prime minister did not just stop there, he also captioned his photo in Hindi, saying ‘Kithana ache he Modi’ (How nice Modi is). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XiD4CL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Work and earn: Lucknow has a plan for beggars

The City of Nawabs could soon be free of beggars with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has decided to engage physically-fit mendicants as daily-wage workers, or finding work for them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xlIQEg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ozone pollution highest in Delhi among NCR cities in last 3 years

Compared to Delhi, Noida experienced 49 days on which ozone was high, Gurugram recorded 48 days, Faridabad encountered 11 such days, and Ghaziabad encountered eight days of high ozone, in the last three years. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LqqhXz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi holds separate talks with presidents of Indonesia, Brazil; focus on bilateral...

During his meeting with Indonesian president Joko Widodo, the prime minister discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31YEIIa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

G20 leaders showcase support for women's empowerment

Ivanka Trump, adviser to President Donald Trump, said Saturday that the world economy would get a boost of up to USD 28 trillion by 2025 if women were on an equal economic footing. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Yo9cBi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi holds separate talks with presidents of Indonesia, Brazil; focus on bilateral...

17 dead as wall collapses in Pune after heavy rains

As per initial reports, the wall collapsed on a slum where labourers were staying. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XKvXT6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India facing sea level rise amid severe heat: Centre

India is confronting a range of climate change-influenced effects, ranging from severe heat waves to an increase in the frequency and magnitude of extreme rainfall and rising sea levels, the ministry of earth sciences has warned. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2JbcaCY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Opposition seeks debate on electoral reforms

As many as 14 Opposition parties, including those averse to simultaneous elections, have sent a notice to the Rajya Sabha for a debate that is set to take place next week. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XbHM54 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jagan govt's demolition drive reaches Chandrababu Naidu doors, gets notice to move...

A day after completing the demolition of Praja Vedika, a government building adjacent to Naidu’s residence, the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) pasted a notice on the main gate of Naidu’s house on the banks of Krishna river. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ja7ZXN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin Uber driver sentenced to 3 years on kidnapping charges in US

Harbir Parmar, 25 of New York had pled guilty in March this year before US District Judge Vincent Briccetti, who imposed three-year sentence on charges of kidnapping and wire fraud, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XA4AuQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DU first cut-off out, admissions begin: Key things to keep in mind

The first cut-off list for admissions to Delhi University was released late on Thursday night. This year, the university will come out with five cut-offs. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xe6vWs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Female leadership gives women an edge in crisis situation, here's how

The trust developed by women leaders with strong interpersonal skills results in better crisis resolution in the case when outcomes are predictable, says a study. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2FDAUCy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran breaks nuclear pact limit in days, 'no rush' says Donald Trump at G20

The prospect that Tehran could soon violate its nuclear commitments, a week after Trump called off air strikes on Iran at the last minute, has created additional diplomatic urgency to find a way out of the crisis. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Fxxgub https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump makes trade a priority at G20, China's Xi Jinping warns against pr...

A White House official said President Trump wanted to promote to Abe and Modi “a resilient quality secure infrastructure”. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FCP47k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: MS Dhoni's low strike rate - Ganguly, Laxman give contrasting...

Former India cricketers Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman were divided while talking about MS Dhoni’s slow batting in India’s last two World Cup matches against West Indies and Afghanistan from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X2XxGx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi, Donald Trump pledge 'strong leadership to address global challenges'

PM Modi said before the talks that the key topics they would discuss include Iran, 5G, bilateral relations and defence relations. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ZUWB8S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Boeing sees fix for latest 737 MAX software flaw in September

Once Boeing completes the update, the US Federal Aviation Administration must review the fix and the results of a certification test flight that will not be scheduled until at least September. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FE949z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi, Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe hold trilateral meeting; discuss Indo-Pacific,...

The trilateral meeting was held on the sidelines of the two-day G20 Summit slated to begin from Friday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Xef9nH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi and I will announce very big trade deal: Donald Trump

PM Modi said that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during his recent visit to New Delhi had delivered a “very warm letter” from Trump congratulating him on his recent re-election. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XgI4b1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Terrorism biggest threat to humanity': PM Modi at informal BRICS leaders' meeting...

Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders’ meeting in Osaka, Modi said that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31XMZvX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 women assaulted, tonsured for resisting rape bid by councillor in Bihar

He said that half a dozen people barged into the victims’ house and attempted to rape the daughter. After the mother tried to rescue her daughter, the accused physically assaulted the two women. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XBcp3i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Apple design chief Jony Ive, Steve Jobs' confidant, to leave and start own firm

Apple said Ive will continue work on its products at his new venture, but shares fell as much as 1.5% to $197.44 in after-market trading, wiping about $9 billion from the firm’s value. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KKWqtx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Aditya Pancholi on being booked for rape of an actress, says it's 'pre-planned'

Aditya Pancholi has been booked for rape. He has said that once the investigation is done, it will be known whether the rape happened or not 13-14 years ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ndw9Wz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DU's first cut-off list out: Hindu highest with 99%

The highest cut-off this year has been announced by Hindu College for BA (hons) in Political Science at 99%. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KIAGhO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Terrorism biggest threat to humanity': PM Modi at informal BRICS leaders' meeting...

Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders’ meeting in Osaka, Modi said that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31XMZvX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi, Donald Trump hold bilateral talks live updates- Terrorism is biggest threat...

PM Modi, Donald Trump hold bilateral talks: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked the US President for expressing his “love towards India” in a letter recently delivered by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xiQRtE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan's Waqar says 1992 World Cup parallels are 'freaky'

Their trajectory through the tournament has so far mirrored that of their only World Cup triumph to date, when they started slowly in 1992 before picking up pace to lift the trophy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RLvWJ6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

E-mail says bomb in bags, but AI left most behind

Luckily, for the 343 people on board, Air India had made a decision that would normally rankle most flyers: most of the check-in luggage had been left behind at Mumbai since the flight was overbooked. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X8Kbxk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with US President Trump

The two leaders met shortly after the Japan-America-India trilateral meeting during which Modi highlighted “the importance India attaches to” the grouping. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RFRdUz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Triple Talaq bill not about religion': Ravi Shankar Prasad

The law minister emphasised that the issue is part of BJP’s Sankalp Patra (election manifesto). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RDfgU3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A week in, Speaker turning the tide in House

Unlike his predecessors, Birla has started sitting through longer hours of the proceedings and often delays lunch to allow more first-time MPs to raise matters of importance. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KGWGtt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

World Cup 2019: Former India coach picks this player ahead of Rishabh Pant to bat...

India’s poor batting display against Afghanistan has once again raised questions on who should bat at no.4 for the Men in Blue in the remaining games of the 2019 World Cup. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31T74Ut https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IAF's Jaguar suffers bird hit, lands safely in Ambala

It was narrow escape for an Indian Air Force Jaguar pilot on Thursday in an air base here when a bird hit the aircraft, officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Yi0KmY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Haryana Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary shot dead near Delhi

Vikas Chaudhary was hit by more than ten bullets by the men when he was coming out of a gym. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X00K9S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ola driver, who masturbated in front of passenger, arrested in Mumbai's Borivli

Police said the driver, the cab driver Sandeep Bhuvneshwar Varnval, who is in his late twenties, was loitering in Borivli (East) when a team of officers laid a trap and arrested him. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NcE06S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi's new budget key to reviving India's animal spirits

As gross domestic product growth slowed to a five-year low of 5.8% in the first quarter of 2019, the Reserve Bank of India this month did its part to support the economy by lowering interest rates for a third time and switching to an accommodative stance. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Yhzh4X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says India's recent tariff hike unacceptable, must be withdrawn

U.S. President Donald Trump looks forward to speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a recent increase in its already high tariffs against the United States. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Lm5nsz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump 'hates' photo of dead migrants, says that father was probably wonderful...

Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and daughter Valeria were trying to cross into the U.S. after fleeing from El Salvador when they were swept into the Rio Grande. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2LnBHLV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Selfies and the self: what they say about us and society

Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter are flooded with the knowing poses: a teenager with her kitten, a Chinese man in front of the Eiffel Tower, newlyweds at Disneyland, a fan with a movie star. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2ZQFC80 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

25-year-old woman driver attacks man with iron rod in Chandigarh, arrested: Cops

The incident on Tuesday led to traffic snarls and her crime video went viral on social media. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZVREgl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 Indians arrested in Kuala Lumpur with drugs, baby turtles

The Malaysian Customs Department seized 5,255 baby turtles from two suspects on transit to India, The Star newspaper reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ydmq3z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American foster father gets life sentence for death of toddler Sherin Ma...

Mathews, 39, pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge of injury to a child in Sherin’s death. He was originally charged with capital murder by authorities in the US state of Texas. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31UDVIl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump leaves for G-20 Summit, to meet PM Modi, Xi and Putin

Besides Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the US president will meet his Chinese and Russian counterparts Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XCVlKd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Baby India': Video shows newborn found in plastic bag in US

The video, recorded on an officer’s body camera and made public on Tuesday, shows sheriff’s deputies in Cummings, Georgia discovering the infant tied up in a bag and left by a roadside the night of June 6. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2YjU0VO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India 'virtually' seals bid for UNSC seat with Asia-Pacific bloc's support

The Asia-Pacific Group, one of the five regional bodies of the United Nations, conveyed its endorsement of India’s candidature by acclamation at a monthly meeting chaired by Tuvalu on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2X1OoOF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American foster father gets life sentence for death of toddler Sherin Ma...

'Baby India': Video shows newborn found in plastic bag in US

Man seen doing push-ups on car with Delhi Police written on bonnet

In the 15-second video, a young man wearing a cap is seen emerging from the driver’s side of the moving car, climbing on its roof and performing five push-ups before jumping down and getting into the car. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Fxfdo0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tiger spotted in Kedarnath at 3,400m altitude

The sighting of the tiger at this unusual height indicated that the big cat was changing its habitat, said experts. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZPTBe0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6 years, 9 victims and an unlikely serial killer

In India, crimes with no serious injury usually figure low on the police’s priority list. However, in Haoladar’s case, Santanu Choudhury, the sub-divisional police officer of Kalna town, reached her home within the hour. Choudhury suspected the incident may have something to do with two murders and three recent attempted murders in neighbouring Kalna and Memari, and in Balagarh in Hooghly district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FxrxEA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Come together to save Bengal, Mamata Banerjee appeals to Left, Congress

“Congress and CPI(M) [Communist Party of India (Marxist)] won’t break the nation. But I fear they (BJP) may change the Constitution. We should all come together to save Bengal,” Banerjee said in the Assembly in her first such statement since the Lok Sabha polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZM9baH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

8,189 Indians lodged in jails abroad, says Government

Saudi Arabian jails have 1,811 Indian nationals, UAE 1,392 and Nepal 1,160. In all,six Gulf countries are home to roughly half of all Indians lodged in jails abroad. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FyxEs8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi in Japan for G20 Summit, to meet world leaders including US president Donald...

This will be Prime Minister Modi’s sixth G20 Summit which is being held at Osaka on June 28-29. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FAV6Fv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CJI tweaks SC roster, 5 top judges will hear PILs

According to experts, the change is significant since it undoes a move by former chief justice Dipak Misra, whose tenure was marked by a controversy related to assignment of cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZUyurd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Spirits' do emerge at midnight, believes one of the brothers in Burari house

The deaths had prompted rumours about ‘supernatural powers’, but the brothers, Ahmed Ali and Afsar Ali, are unfazed. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RyjXOQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Balakot air strikes planner is new R&AW chief, Kashmir expert appointed IB chief

Both are Indian Police Service officers of 1984 batch with Goel belonging to Punjab cadre and Kumar, to Assam cadre. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NexWuM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India's water crisis is man-made | Opinion

According to a study by the federal government think tank NITI Aayog, 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by next year, including the capital New Delhi and the information technology hub of Bengaluru. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ymj6Ud https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo's first stop on Delhi visit is PM Modi, Russian...

Pompeo, who arrived in India on Tuesday night, met Prime Minister Modi before his talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar over a working lunch on Wednesday. His visit comes before a meeting between PM Modi and US president Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Japan’s Osaka on June 28 from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LqgMYH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mike Pompeo in India live updates: US secy of state's first stop in Delhi is PM...

Mike Pompeo in India live updates: Pompeo met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning. He is also slated to meet Minister of External Affairs Subramaniam Jaishankar on Wednesday to discuss agenda for the US-India strategic partnership. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Nd8KEN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

One lakh more people excluded from NRC in Assam

The new additional draft list contains only the names of those people who had figured in the ‘Complete Draft NRC’ published on July 30, 2018 from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KCx3tV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Demolition of building built by Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati underway

After razing boundary wall, pantry, dining hall, toilets and other structures on Tuesday night, the officials began demolishing the main building of ‘Praja Vedika’ built by then Chief Minister Naidu in 2017 to hold official meetings. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KH8Hz4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bond with India 'unbreakable', says US as Mike Pompeo starts visit

In a stock-taking note, the state department described India and the United States as “natural strategic partners” that shared an “unbreakable” bond, but also acknowledged trade differences. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2J5rmS3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs West Indies, World Cup 2019: Bhuvi or Shami? Sachin Tendulkar gives surprising...

Sachin Tendulkar gave a clear answer on who should India pick between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami for their next World Cup match against West Indies. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X7UMsC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Houston newborn dies with 90-plus fractures; parents arrested

Jazmine Robin, who was born prematurely, was 10 weeks old when she died July 15, 12 days after leaving the hospital, prosecutors said Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NbG27i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Social media consumed me': 29-year-old US YouTuber who was found dead

The 29-year-old became known on the video site for playing and criticizing Nintendo games. The day before he went missing, he had unsettled his fans by posting an eight-minute video voicing suicidal thoughts. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KD7xEG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Houston newborn dies with 90-plus fractures; parents arrested

Jazmine Robin, who was born prematurely, was 10 weeks old when she died July 15, 12 days after leaving the hospital, prosecutors said Monday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2NbG27i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump threatens 'obliteration,' Iran calls White House 'mentally retarde...

The United States has imposed crippling financial sanctions against Iran since last year when Trump withdrew from a 2015 deal between Tehran and world powers under which Iran curbed its nuclear programme. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KE8Ao1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Khashoggi's fiancee says US 'ethically' responsible to seek justice

Cengiz, Khashoggi’s fiance, has slammed US president Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for approaching the issue in a “hazy way”, and for preferring lucrative Saudi business relations over justice. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KB8Y6B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Khashoggi's fiancee says US 'ethically' responsible to seek justice

Opinion | Protect our children from the dangers of the Internet

The complete elimination of online child sexual abuse requires a structured and unified response at global levels from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2J5uTQk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

TMC leader returns 'cut money' after Mamata Banerjee's order

Trilochan Mukherjee, a TMC booth president of Chatra village under Koma gram panchayat in Suri II block, returned to each of the villagers about ₹1600-1,700 that he had allegedly taken as “cut money” from Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) payments. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2YmNJbK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Flight operations from Hindon civil terminal likely from August

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the terminal on March 8 but operations are yet to begin. Earlier, the officials had estimated that the flights may start in June but the operations got delayed. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31QtntH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In South Delhi triple murder, 20-year-old nurse was stabbed 36 times

More than 50 people have been questioned in the last two days, but officials said that have not been able to find any concrete evidence that could lead them to the killer or the motive behind the murders. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LhpAjb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Addressing water scarcity a key focus area of NDA govt, says PM Modi

“We have taken water shortage seriously and established a Jal Shakti Ministry. [Socialist leader Ram Manohar] Lohia ji once said that the biggest problem women face is toilets and water. Toilets are being built on a war footing,” said PM Modi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FuSZ5J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rajya Sabha election to six Tamil Nadu seats on July 18

The elections are being held to fill vacancies that will arise from the retirement of six MPs – four from the AIADMK and one each from the DMK and the Communist Party of India (CPI) – on July 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZVFG6v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Youth Cong workers to meet Rahul Gandhi today

The Congress managed to win just 52 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats, only a marginal improvement from its 2014 tally of 44 seats. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RAOwU6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amit Shah visits Kashmir today, focus remains on development and security

Shah and home secretary Rajiv Gauba will fly to Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon and return a day later. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xgYJLS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dera Sacha Sauda head's parole plea a complex riddle for Haryana government

Dera Sacha Sauda head Ram Rahim, in his plea to get a temporary release from the prison, has cited the need to carry out agricultural activity on his farm land. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xcEiQA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Border deaths in Texas show preview of the Summer as migrant inflow rises

Authorities believe the four may have been dead for days before the bodies were discovered on Sunday in the Rio Grande Valley. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31ToG2o https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Wanted safer, better life for her': Mother of Indian girl who died in Arizona ...

The girl, identified as Gurupreet Kaur, died in a remote desert area west of Lukeville, Arizona, a US border town 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Tucson, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water, a medical examiner and US Border Patrol said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Yf1Wrw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve, compares it to a 'stubborn child'

The Fed last week left benchmark US lending rates untouched but signaled it could ease them soon if the economic outlook deteriorates. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31RqmcF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hyderabad man killed in road accident in San Francisco

Wassem’s family is seeking the government’s help to get them to the US to cremate the body there as it may take a few days for mortal remains to reach Hyderabad. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Yf1SYO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Shakib warns India after record-breaking performance against...

Bangladesh famously beat India in the 2007 World Cup and Shakib is confident his team can trouble Virat Kohli’s title contenders again on July 2. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZIB4jJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Parents struggle for years adjusting to their child's sexual orientation

According to the recent study, 26 percent of the parents surveyed had only learned their son or daughter identified as LGB in the past month. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2LjCe1r https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sacked Congress leader Abdullakutty all set to join BJP

Ex-Congress MLA Abdullakutty expelled from the party earlier this month. The lawmaker has already met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah ahead of his formal entry into BJP. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KyM1RH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Shakib Al Hasan equals Yuvraj's World Record, goes on to achieve...

Bangladesh talisman Shakib Al Hasan reclaimed his position as the World Cup’s leading scorer after producing a stellar all-round display to secure his team’s 62-run victory against Afghanistan on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Neo2cu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gujarat Congress moves high court, seeks disqualification of ex-MLA Alpesh Thak...

Thakor was the Congress’ secretary and co-in charge of Bihar when he resigned in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections in April. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31Rl7d1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur wanted to 'commit suicide' after...

Pakistan suffered a bruising 89-run loss to India in Manchester on June 16, a result which sparked a furious backlash from their frustrated fans and Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur now came out in public to state that he wanted to commit suicide after last Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31RMKCP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

End of SP-BSP alliance may help BJP strengthen position in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP won 62 out of the 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the 2019 elections with a vote share of 49.6%. Compared to 2014, this is a decline of nine seats despite an increase of seven percentage points in vote share. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Yd9AT0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Aligarh's 'kachori' seller, with Rs 70 lakh annual turnover, under lens for tax...

During a search conducted by the officials of special investigating branch of commercial tax department (Aligarh range), it was found that Mukesh was a ‘crorepati’ but did not have GST (goods and services tax) registration. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XwzKmD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Biggest challenge is to develop trust': Pragya Thakur

“The biggest challenge is to develop trust among people, as they voted for my party and not for me. With my work, I have to create a special space in their hearts, and to make the Opposition realise that there is no term like Hindu terrorist or terrorism,” said Thakur. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xeS6Kh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All over in 90 seconds, families didn't know, say Balakot pilots

The Indian air strike on a JeM terror camp in Pakistan’s Balakot was “over within 90 seconds” and the mission was carried out with such secrecy that not even close family members of the assault team knew about the developments. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xaqllV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Arjun Tendulkar helps England ahead of Australia clash

Arjun Tendulkar ran in fast and bowled at the England batsmen on the eve of their big-ticket clash against arch-rivals Australia. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NdaJJj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As monsoon gathers momentum, farmers advised to sow crops

The monsoon has progressed in the past three to four days, and a good rainfall is expected in the next 48 hours. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KIE2Sb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

54K mangroves to be razed for bullet train in Maharashtra

In a written reply to a question by Shiv Sena legislator Manisha Kayande, transport minister Diwakar Raote told the legislative Council that the government will plant five times the trees that will be cut for the project. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NaP7gy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DU's St Stephen's cut-offs out: English, economics highest at 98.75%

St Stephen’s College on Monday released its first cut-off list for the 10 undergraduate courses it offers, with highest cut-offs being announced at 98.75% for BA English (Hons) and BA Economics (Hons) for students coming from commerce background. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KDndYG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Uttar Pradesh's Badaun, police frisk bikers at gunpoint

The video was shot at the Bagren outpost in Wazirganj police station area of Badaun and the outpost in-charge Rahul Kumar Sisodia is seen in the clip, intimidating people. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x8xzXM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pompeo at high table: Terror, trade top agenda of talks with PM, Jaishankar

Secretary Pompeo is scheduled to have a pre-lunch meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar, followed by a lunch hosted by the latter. He will then call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi before leaving for Osaka the next day for the G20 Summit. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KCpSC0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India may discuss oil issues with Pompeo

During Pompeo’s visit, New Delhi will seek Washington’s cooperation in getting reliable and affordable energy supply, especially after US sanctions that prohibited the import of Iranian crude from May, two government officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NdWTq6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UP back to a four-cornered fight as BSP, SP part ways

The logic of the alliance was clear. The SP and the BSP had faced a rout both in the 2014 parliamentary and the 2017 assembly elections (BSP had also lost the 2012 assembly polls to SP). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KDB5lJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I think I'm having a bad dream': Air Canada passenger falls asleep on plane, wakes...

She woke up in “pitch black,” with the plane having landed and apparently been towed away from the airport, after passengers and crew had disembarked. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ICB3rO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mayawati makes her break up with Akhilesh Yadav's SP permanent, says will fight...

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20 years of Kargil war: At Gwalior Air Base, IAF to 'recreate' Tiger Hill attack

Ahead of the 20th anniversary in July of the India-Pakistan war, a function has been planned at the strategic base where Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa will be the Chief Guest. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IDR1SP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya quits 6 months before his term ends: Report

He took office at the RBI in January 2017 for a three-year term. His departure follows Urjit Patel’s sudden resignation in December last year amid rising tension between the central bank and the government about the RBI’s independence. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IBb7gq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Councillors who joined BJP will face consequences, warns TMC

The ruling party said that its former members would not be spared for the “crimes” they have committed. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2J05Ca2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: We are drowned, but we'll take you with us - Gulbadin warns...

Afghanistan have improved steadily over the past couple of matches and Gulbadin believed his team, which has some highly-rated spinners, have what it takes to topple the world’s best. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y8zkQz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 months after auto driver killed himself, traffic dept issues Rs 20,000 fine

On June 19, the driver of the autorickshaw had been challaned for various traffic violations and an SMS was sent to the original owner, Navin Anand’s number. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31PrsWn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Earthquake strikes Indonesia at 7.2 magnitude

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US cyberattacks hit Iranian targets

The US president had himself confirmed reports of abruptly calling off military strikes on Iranian targets, saying he was told that close to 150 Iranians could die as a result. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2X01dOk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Private row dogs Johnson's campaign to be UK PM

Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson faced persistent questions about his character and suitability to be the next British prime minister following the domestic row with his partner that prompted the police to visit their flat in central London on Friday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2IW3FLC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says re-election 'easier' if he is impeached

If the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives were to vote on formal impeachment charges, the Republican-held Senate would decide whether to convict, which requires an unlikely two-thirds majority. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2WYArps https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amit Shah's first bill in Parliament today concerns Jammu and Kashmir quotas

In February, the Union cabinet had also approved amendments to the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) order, 1954, by the way of Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) amendment order, 2019, to provide 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in J-K. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FteBj4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Encephalitis toll rises to 152, spreads to 20 Bihar districts; scare in Madhya ...

The death toll from acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) reached 152 in Bihar, with medical officials stating that the disease has spread to 20 of the state’s 38 districts. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZBpk2C https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Neither visited, nor called after poll defeat': Mayawati attacks Akhilesh

A BSP leader, who was present at the meeting, quoted Mayawati as saying that Yadav has neither visited nor talked to her over phone ever since the Lok Sabha election results were announced. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31SfKKr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Will push to resolve Kashmir problem': Hasnain Masoodi

“We have a right to our identity and I am glad that I have got a chance to voice this in Parliament,’’ said the new MP of Anantnag, who feels politics is the best medium to serve the people. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NiagW6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jharkhand man thrashed by mob, forced to chant 'Jai Sri Ram', dies

Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha and CPI (ML) posted videos on social media alleging that the deceased, identified as Tabrez Ansari, was lynched to death on June 17 after being forced to chant Jai Sri Ram and Jai Hanuman in Dahtkidih village under Seraikela police station (PS) in Seraikela-Kharsawan district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2YgRIHb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Teen raped by 6 persons, including 3 minors, for 5 days in Andhra: Police

The girl, who belonged to the Guntur district, escaped and reached the bus station on Saturday evening when an on-duty home-guard Venkateswarlu and Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Babu Rao spotted and rescued her, the police official said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X2vMTj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK not engaging enough with rising India, says key panel

Titled ‘Building Bridges: Reawakening UK-India Ties’, the report says the UK government is failing to make the most of the country’s extensive ties with India, and adds that while the bilateral relationship is strong, it falls short of its potential. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2J11kzg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RSS affiliates want Centre to rethink stand on forest act, disinvestment, trade

Less than a month after BJP-led NDA government was sworn in for a second consecutive term, offshoots of the RSS are pressing for a rethink on the government’s disinvestment and trade policies, and on proposed amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WYwOQm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar not happy with MS Dhoni-Kedar...

MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were involved in a rather slow partnership in the middle overs and this did not help India’s cause as it allowed Afghanistan to control the game even in the final 10 overs of the innings. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xcbhEC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over half of India faces drought-like conditions as groundwater levels deplete

More than half of India is reeling from drought-like conditions, the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest data shows, with millions struggling for drinking water as lakes dry up and groundwater levels deplete. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2YbB9w4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

FATF shouldn't get sidetracked by Pak claims, say experts

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Nirmala Sitharaman's budget may aim for structural policy changes

While the coming budget may incentivise job-oriented private investment and focus on skill-development initiatives, the government is likely to persuade banks, particularly public sector ones, to slash interest rates. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xbRbKq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Mohammed Shami reveals chat with MS Dhoni...

Shami is the second Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in World Cup after Chetan Sharma’s feat against New Zealand in the 1987 edition. This is the 10th hat-trick in history of 50-over World Cup. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IZZsXl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 convicts flee from Neemuch jail in Madhya Pradesh, police blame the height of...

Police pasted the pictures of all the four prisoners at various places in Neemuch district, which is 428 kilometres north west of Bhopal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31OZ7zj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

This Independent woman MP wants 50% reservation for women in Lok Sabha

Even though she says that there were various challenges being an independent candidate, the MP asserted that it freed her from the burden of towing the line of a particular party and could raise the issues of her constituency independently. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y4HERr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar passes verdict on Virat...

Mohammad Nabi was the star for Afghanistan as he smashed 52 from just 55 balls and threatened to take Afghanistan past the finish line but Mohammed Shami picked up a hat-trick and sealed the deal for India in the final over. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WYTTCD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

iPhone vs Android: How Digital India has caught on with PM Modi's team

Under Modi’s leadership, India became the second largest mobile phone producers in the world in 2019 from just two mobile factories in 2014 to 268 mobile and ancillary manufacturing units at present. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xrj9R5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Behind the wheel, a year on: Saudi women savour new freedom

Until June 24 last year, the act would have been considered a crime in Saudi Arabia, where hardliners have preached for decades that allowing women to drive would promote gender mixing and promiscuity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WZNJgy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Mohammed Shami scripts history with hat-trick...

Ind vs Afg: Afghanistan seemed to have the chase under control but India kept chipping away at the wickets. It all boiled down to Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Nabi in the final four overs. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y9VFNC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trinamool grapples with saffron surge in Bengal

That the BJP would bag 18 of the state’s 42 Lok Sabha seats, reducing the regional outfit to 22 from its 2014 showing of 34 was a jolt for many Trinamool leaders. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x96DqP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mehrauli murders: Delhi tutor planned his family's killing for a week, say cops

Police said after his arrest, Shukla told them that the butcher’s knife he had used in the crime was bought from a local market in Mehrauli Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rtap7T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mark Esper takes over at Pentagon as tensions with Iran flare

Esper, the secretary of the US Army who served in its much-heralded 101st Airborne Division, will bring the soldiering experience to the Department of Defense that former acting chief Patrick Shanahan lacked. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FrTAW2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US vows 'major' new sanctions against Iran

The war of words heated up after Trump had pulled back from military action against Iran in response to its downing of a US reconnaissance drone. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ZARhrc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran executes ex-defense ministry staffer convicted of spying for CIA: Report

The Saturday report says Jalal Hajizavar was hanged last week in a prison near Tehran. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Fsz2gd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I'm going to be Iran's best friend': Donald Trump

The president’s softer tone on Saturday marked a stark contrast to the anti-Iran rhetoric he employed throughout the presidential campaign and presidency, including his use of punishing economic sanctions in an attempt to pressure Iran to give up its quest to build nuclear weapons. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2ZAOCxC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Never met this person': Trump denies columnist's allegation of rape

E. Jean Carroll has alleged in an upcoming book — “What do we need men for? A modest proposal” — that Trump first led her into a dressing room to make her try on lingerie he was buying for someone, then, pushed her against the wall and forced himself on her. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2J3vhyt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US report on global religious freedom shows bias against Modi, says BJP

The report, released on June 21, alleged that some senior leaders of the BJP “made inflammatory speeches against minority communities”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XrRHD4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indore teen guns down 21-year-old sister over inter-caste marriage: Police

The woman had married a man belonging to a different caste six months ago against the wishes of her family, Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Ramkumar Rai said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WWWsjx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kim Jong Un receives 'excellent' letter from Donald Trump

The US is demanding that North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons entirely before international sanctions are lifted. North Korea is seeking a step-by-step approach in which moves toward denuclearization are matched by concessions from the US, notably a relaxation of the sanctions. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x833Nx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kim Jong Un receives 'excellent' letter from Donald Trump

Punjab on alert after Dera man accused of sacrilege killed in Patiala jail

A follower of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect accused in a case of sacrilege was killed on Saturday by two Sikh inmates of the Nabha maximum security jail in Patiala where he had been imprisoned, the police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZDnmPa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak unwilling to build bridge on Kartarpur zero line, say officials

The proposed corridor will connect Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak, to Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in India’s Gurdaspur district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FtVxkJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

State polls to BJP membership drive, Nadda has his task cut out

A former minister and a BJP veteran, JP Nadda will have to face a four-fold challenge after taking over as ruling party’s chief. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31RNOGD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rahul Gandhi's resignation leaves Congress in leadership vacuum

Since May 25, when Gandhi offered to resign at a Congress working committee (CWC) meeting , he has gone into a shell. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y5RDpz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt questions CJI Gogoi's proposal to up retirement age of judges

A senior government official on condition of anonymity said the issue has larger repercussions. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x5iCWr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

James and I have tied the knot to each other in our hearts: Shama Sikander

Actor Shama Sikander is a happy girl and rightfully so because she has found love in James Milliron, her fiance since 2015. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2ZG4uzc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Afghanistan live cricket score, World Cup 2019: India opt to bat, Shami...

Live Score India vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Follow India vs Afghanistan Live updates at Rose Bowl, Southampton. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KtuLNq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP team to visit violence-hit Bhatapara, submit report to Amit Shah

Bhatapara which comes under Barrackpore Lok Sabha constituency, was rocked by clashes this week which left two men dead. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xbNzYQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man kills wife, three children by slitting their throats in South Delhi, arrest...

A written note was found in which Shukla confessed to the killing of his wife and children. He, however, did not give any reason for it, the officer said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IyRyFD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Elon Musk's latest 2050-ticking-time-bomb warning for all human race

Musk’s prediction was triggered by a tweet from a page called World of Engineering that said: “1950 (historical) world population - 2,556,000,053. Current world population - 7,712,343,478. 2050 (projected) world population - 9,346,399,468.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L9YHxF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SC puts Chhattisgarh govt in fix over CBI probe into six-year-old Edesmetta encounter...

The Edesmetta encounter took place in May 2013 in Edemetta village in the state’s Bastar region, when villagers were celebrating an annual summer festival. It was alleged that a team of the Commando Batatlion for Resolute Action (COBRA) launched an attack in which eight villagers and one COBRA personnel were killed. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IwvF9G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump names new defense boss, India looks for next Mattis

Mark Esper, 55, served as an aide to former Senator Bill Frist, a Tennessee Republican, giving him a foundation of experience and relationships on Capitol Hill. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Iz8Oul https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Police called to Boris Johnson's home after 'row': Report

The Guardian daily reported that officers were alerted early on Friday after a neighbour said there had been a loud altercation involving screaming, shouting and banging at the south London property. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2L77HUn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'A half-hour away': How Donald Trump opted against Iran strike

Donald Trump’s decision point came at the culmination of a tense 24 hours inside the West Wing after the drone went down. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XqMPy0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Airlines reroute flights after Iran downs US military drone

The Federal Aviation Administration warned of a “potential for miscalculation or misidentification” in the region after an Iranian surface-to-air missile on Thursday brought down a US Navy RQ-4A Global Hawk, an unmanned aircraft with a wingspan larger than a Boeing 737 jetliner and costing over $100 million. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Ix820E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Donald Trump attacked me in the dressing room in mid-1990s': US Writer

According to Carroll, the rape occurred in either 1995 or 1996, when Trump was a prominent real estate developer and she was a well-known magazine writer and host of a television show. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2L8Sh1G https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Modi govt's timely reminder to Imran Khan as terror blacklist looms for Pakistan

In June last year, the FATF placed Pakistan on the grey list of countries whose domestic laws are considered weak to tackle the challenges of money laundering and terrorism financing. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y2fxC5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jagan Reddy's uncle appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati temple's governing ...

Other members of the board would be appointed shortly, special chief secretary (Revenue-Endowments) Manmohan Singh said in an order. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Iwh7a8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli on verge of breaking Tendulkar,...

Kohli is only 104 runs away from reaching 20,000 international runs. If he gets it against Afghanistan, he will be the 12th batsman to this landmark and the 3rd Indian after Sachin Tendulkar (34,357 runs) and Rahul Dravid (24,208 runs). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y2frud https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Smriti Irani's daughter bullied at school; minister hits back with fierce respo...

“I deleted my daughter’s selfie yesterday coz an idiot bully in her class, A Jha, mocks her for her looks & tells his pals in class to humiliate her for how she looks in her mother’s insta post,” wrote Irani. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ru2Vl5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian carriers brace for turbulence as tension soars in Persian Gulf

Aviation regulators of several countries, including the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), banned their airlines from flying over Iran although India is yet to take a call on the matter. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y4u3t7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Girl found with wrist slashed in Kolkata school, dies

Senior police officers, including joint commissioner of Kolkata Police Murlidhar Sharma, visited the institute to investigate the matter. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31NlZ2m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Free Metro travel just poll gimmick, says E Sreedharan

Sreedharan highlighted that the Delhi Metro was under a Rs 35,000 crore debt, adding that providing free travel would set an alarming precedence for other metros in the country, which also carry “heavy debt burden”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y1a2DQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'A half-hour away': How Donald Trump opted against Iran strike

Donald Trump’s decision point came at the culmination of a tense 24 hours inside the West Wing after the drone went down. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XqMPy0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Ready to sleep on road', says Kumaraswamy before spending night in school

Kumaraswamy, who is on a ‘Grama Vaastavya’ or ‘village stay programme’, spent the night at the Government Higher Primary School in Chandraki along with other ministers. He was seen sleeping on the floor. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2X0huCI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Teen consumes poison after allegedly raping 4-year-old

The accused consumed poison after the crime and has been admitted to a hospital in Dabwali in Haryana. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Kw13Y9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Village in Maharashtra uses bathwater for chores as drought intensifies

Rainfall deficiency, depleted groundwater levels in water-starved Aurangabad leaves residents in dire straits. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Kx9930 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pompeo to 'kickstart' 'credible' process to resolve trade issues on India visit

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo hopes to “kickstart” a “credible” and “candid” process to resolve the growing trade difference with India during his upcoming visit as one of the key subjects of discussion along with cooperation on security, energy and space, a senior administration official said Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2N3l4Yj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

International Yoga Day 2019: How yoga helped people escape poverty in this Chinese...

Yoga Day 2019: Most of the 260-odd villagers of Yugouliang were poor until 2016, eking out a subsistence-level life through basic farming. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x94oUy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nearly 50% of Japan's singles have no dating prospects: Survey

A separate government survey released earlier this month showed the number of newborns in Japan hitting a record-low of 918,397 in 2018, staying below the 1 million mark for the third year in a row. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2FlZms0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After Prez Kovind's push, Centre to introduce triple talaq bill in Lok Sabha

Doing away with Triple Talaq -- where a Muslim woman can be divorced almost instantly has been one of the key poll promises of the Modi government. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2J402Ds https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Steel-coated bullets re-entry poses threat to J&K forces fighting militants

An alert was recently sounded across various security agencies and the state police following an internal probe by the CRPF into the killing of five of its troops and an officer of the state police in a militant attack. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31Jwa80 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BCCI tells Tendulkar, Ganguly and many others to chose between commentary and IPL...

BCCI order of abiding by one-post-at-a-time effectively means they will have to choose between being with IPL teams, cricket administration, coaching role or commentary. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WXQ23A https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Royal split: Prince William, Harry drift further apart in charity move

Previously in April, the two princes and their families split households, with Prince Harry and Markle moving to Frogmore Cottage, Windsor, from Kensington Palace, where Prince William and Middleton live. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2L5ItWy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump okays military strikes on Iran, then pulls back from launch: Report

The US was planning to hit “a handful of Iranian targets, like radar and missile batteries” , The New York Times said, citing senior administration officials, but the plan was suddenly aborted in its early stages. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Y4zuZg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US calls drone downing by Iran 'unprovoked attack'

The Pentagon released a video of the shot drone over the Strait of Hormuz, and also gave more details to saying the aircraft was at least 34 miles from the Iranian coast at the time it was hit. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2x9RmpL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

No official confirmation from US on H-1B cap for Indians: Centre

Trade tensions between the two sides have increased in recent weeks, with India imposing higher tariffs on some American goods on June 16 after the US withdrew export benefits under GPS programme. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2WYieIv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Using Yoga to cure loneliness and poverty

Until 2016, most of the 260-odd villagers of Yugouliang were poor, eking out a subsistence-level life through basic farming; their children had migrated to work in cities and could barely support them. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2x94oUy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Class 6 student allegedly chokes to death while shooting video on TikTok: Cops

The 12-year-old boy was wearing bangles and a mangal sutra at the time of the incident, triggering speculation that he killed himself under the influence of mobile app Tik Tok. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Kui1Gy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US says it has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme

Two senior Indian officials told Reuters on Wednesday they had been briefed last week on a U.S. plan to cap the number of H-1B visas given annually to Indians at between 10% and 15% of the total number issued. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2L5Z3FI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US approved, then withdrew strikes on Iran after drone shot down: Report

Jewar airport may have eight runways, twice the size of Delhi airport

According to aviation experts, if the land is available, it makes sense to plan for the next 30 to 40 years, since getting land for infrastructure projects will be difficult in the future. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y0bYfO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US says it has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme

Fire in south Delhi furniture market hits Metro services on Magenta Line

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said train services between Jasola Vihar and Kalindi Kunj has been stopped temporarily because of the smoke. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WXGPwY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Case against 11-year-old filed for allegedly raping minor

According to police, the accused stays in the same neighbourhood as the girl and sexually assaulted her on Tuesday evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L4P2Zq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

An opposition-mukt India is proof of a looming crisis, writes Rajdeep Sardesai

The checks and balances of democracy are under strain. Where will the challenge to any overreach come from? from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RvfP1Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kerala offers two million litres of drinking water to parched Tamil Nadu

TN’s local administration minister SP Velumani took to Twitter to clarify that while Tamil Nadu has not refused the offer, the decision will be taken on Friday in a meeting chaired by chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31J4Ab0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Yoga belongs to everyone, everyone belongs to yoga': PM Modi at mega event in ...

Prime Minister Modi led the main event of International Yoga Day in Ranchi on Friday and urged people to make yoga an integral part of daily life. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WT5VIv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Speaker's first advice to MPs: Short questions, direct replies

At a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) attended by some ministers and floor leaders of different parties, Birla suggested that questions by MPs should be short and crisp and answers from ministers to the point. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IuPsX9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Commanders whose bases attacked may have to leave

Essentially, the government wants these officers to put in their papers and retire. The officers will still be eligible to receive all the benefits that are due to them, a government officials said requesting anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2xa5i2Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

International Yoga Day 2019 LIVE: PM Modi in Ranchi for signature event

International Yoga Day 2019 LIVE: Setting the stage for International Yoga Day, which is being celebrated on a global scale from 2015, PM Modi has been sharing an asan a day on social media urging people to join the movement. This is the fifth edition of International Yoga Day. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FjWgFe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

I am protective about my parents too, not just boyfriend: Diana Penty

Actor Diana Penty says that she doesn’t get “upset” when asked about her rumoured boyfriend, Harsh Sagar, but feels the need to protect her “core people”. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2WTTPnE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Disappointed' Gautam Gambhir reacts on Shikhar Dhawan injury, urges to do this...

Gautam Gambhir took to twitter to share an emotional message for Shikhar Dhawan. He also wished luck to Dhawan’s replacement Rishabh Pant. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IsF6Hg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fractures, cut eye: Indian man, wife torture, starve mother to death in Dubai

The man and his 28-year-old wife, whose identity have not been revealed, tortured the elderly woman repeatedly and they even cut her right eye iris out and part of her other eye, the Court of First Instance heard. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L7c2Hf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Citing IL&FS, govt seeks rethink of EPF rate hike

The EPF interest rate was at a five-year low of 8.55% in the 2017-18 fiscal, and the 8.65% proposal, made in the run-up to the general elections in February, would have benefited the roughly 45 million subscribers to the retirement savings accoun from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IubKbD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand opens gun buyback after mosque killings, tightens laws

Lawmakers voted to outlaw MSSAs, which allow the rapid fire of high-calibre bullets, by a margin of 119-1 in the wake of the worst massacre in modern New Zealand history. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31JLGAQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Syrian refugee in US arrested for plotting Pittsburgh church attack for ISIS

The suspect allegedly passed on documents about the construction and the use of explosives to a man he believed to be an IS group sympathizer, though he turned out to be an FBI employee. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Ro5cOB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US sex cult leader who starved, branded women with his initials convicted

Keith Raniere, 58, coerced a string of women into having sex with him as the charismatic leader of a life-coaching group he founded in New York state. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2IQgzLi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Parliament session Live Updates: President Kovind addresses joint sitting of both...

Parliament Session Live Updates: On day 4 of Budget session of Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind will address the joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament at the Central Hall on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Zy9K7L https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Has the sacrificial lamb arrived?': UN cites new recordings in Jamal Khashoggi...

Saudi Arabia’s minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, rejected the report as nothing new, adding in a tweet that it contains baseless allegations. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FkWmfQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4-day-old dies after being shifted around Bareilly hospital for 3 hours

The girl born at a private hospital on June 15 had a difficulty in breathing after which her parents brought her to the government hospital in Bareilly. Her family alleged they were made to run from one wing of the hospital to another for over three hours due to which the infant died. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IUXyaF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US sex cult leader who starved, branded women with his initials convicted

Keith Raniere, 58, coerced a string of women into having sex with him as the charismatic leader of a life-coaching group he founded in New York state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IQgzLi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Airstrip in UP, built at a cost of Rs 311-cr, being used to learn car driving

The airstrip, mooted by the then Samajwadi Party government in 2014, is 3 km long and 450 metre wide. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31BtIAm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US president Donald Trump sets the ball rolling

US president launches re-election bid, focuses on cancer cure, end to AIDS and Mars landing from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2L2C12v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Himalayan glaciers melting far faster this century: Study

Scientists have long been trying to establish how quickly rising global temperatures caused by the burning of coal, oil and gas are eating away at the region’s icebound landscapes, sometimes referred to as Earth’s third pole. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2FmxvIg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Four charged with murder over 2014 downing of MH17

The suspects are likely to be tried in absentia as the Netherlands has said Russia has not cooperated with the investigation and is not expected to hand anyone over. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KZnyUQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Has the sacrificial lamb arrived?': UN cites new recordings in Jamal Khashoggi...

If anti-terror goals not met, Pak faces FATF black list

The FATF plenary at Orlando, Florida, which is ending on June 21, is crucial as its findings will determine whether Pakistan will remain on the watchdog’s “grey list” or be downgraded to the “black list”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IqdUZE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US tells India it is mulling caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Report

The plan to restrict the popular H-1B visa programme, under which skilled foreign workers are brought to the United States each year, comes days ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to New Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZCIHIn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Three women gang-raped at Noida farmhouse, seven arrested

According o police, the incident came to fore early Wednesday, when one of the women called up the police helpline alleging that she and two friends were sexually assaulted by nine persons. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XwI9qt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Farm sector likely to get Rs 25 lakh-crore budget boost

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who recently held a pre-budget consultation on the farm economy, told participants that “concerns” of the agriculture sector were a priority. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IT7Ojy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Won't allow chanting of religious slogans in Parliament': Speaker Om Birla

The sloganeering was mentioned by the Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, in his welcome address to the speaker on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31KUczm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Data wing shaped Congress' strategy

According to the functionaries cited, the Congress leadership relied too heavily on the numbers that were being generated and the inferences drawn from them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IZ8OT9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: ICC officially approves Rishabh Pant as Shikhar Dhawan's re...

Shikhar Dhawan was ruled of the ICC Cricket World Cup after he failed to recover from a thumb injury. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31FTG5Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Arjuna awardee boxer Jai Bhagwan being probed for allegedly thrashing hotel man...

Deputy superintendent of police (DSP headquarters) Aryan Chaudhary has started investigation into the matter and procured the CCTV footage of the incident. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x5uXcU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Starving polar bear strays from Arctic habitat, wanders into Russian city

The female bear, visibly weak and seemingly ill, lay despondently on the ground for hours in Norilsk’s suburbs, its feet caked in mud, occasionally rising to sniff around for food. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FjQeEj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two men arrested for possession of whale vomit worth Rs 1.7 crore

Whale ‘vomit’ or Ambergris is a very costly wax that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale. It can be found floating in tropical seas and is used in manufacturing perfumes. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WPHbB5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Starving polar bear strays from Arctic habitat, wanders into Russian city

Friend circle more predictive of your health than Fitbit

According to the researchers, social network structure provided significant improvement in predicting one’s health and well-being compared to just looking at health behaviour data from the Fitbit alone. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2IoK8V6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019: Meet the man behind Kuldeep Yadav's 'turn' around - EXCLUSI...

How round became over and Kuldeep Yadav’s childhood coach Kapil Pandey turned his bowling around after a disastrous IPL from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WRJecI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Narendra Modi wishes good health, long life to Rahul Gandhi on his birthday

The two leaders were involved in a war of words in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, in which the BJP-led NDA returned to power with a massive majority. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WPc51j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Family land grabbed, parents threatened, claims Telangana soldier in video mess...

S Swamy, who is posted in Jammu and Kashmir, in a video message that has gone viral, claimed that a person named P Anjaneyulu has grabbed the land without our knowledge in Chityal village in Tadwai mandal of Kamareddy district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WMU3rL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump launches 2020 re-election campaign, presents himself as outsider and...

At a packed rally at an arena in Orlando, Florida, Trump made clear he would run for re-election as an outsider, just as he did in 2016. Whether he can pull it off remains far from certain as Trump has been in office now for 2-1/2 years. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2WNXVxo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump promises to eradicate AIDS, cure cancer during his second term

The US president made the promise Tuesday at his 2020 campaign kickoff rally in Florida. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2WPpc2t https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump launches 2020 re-election campaign, presents himself as outsider and...

Congress suspends Karnataka MLA Roshan Baig for 'anti-party activities'

Days before the Lok Sabha results were announced Baig had criticised AICC general secretary KC Venugopal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MWCu90 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi cop raps 'Tera Time Aayega' to spread road safety awareness

His rap, which sounds similar to actor Ranveer Singh’s Gully boy is being welcomed by people on various social media platforms like Twitter. The cop sings “Apna Time Aayega” with his own set of lyrics to promote road safety. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KY5n1S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Can't be the Kolkata I have known': Former Miss India after being attacked

Sengupta has complained that when she ran to the Maidan police station located across the street, an officer she approached initially refused to come to the help of the cab driver saying the portion of the road where the incident was taking place is under the jurisdiction of the Bhawanipore police station. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Fi0Rrm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 HoDs, 3 deans in Bengal varsity resign over alleged casteist slurs

Students and staff owing allegiance to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) unions allegedly hurled the insults that have triggered protests on the campus. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IqgQFI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Week after Kolkata incident, Delhi hospital staff injured in scuffle with patient's...

The incident came after a nationwide medical crisis, which began on last week with a strike following the attack on three doctors at Kolkata’s NRS Hospital. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XRIIb7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

38 killed in attacks on Mali villages

No group immediately claimed responsibility for Monday’s attacks. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2MZ6VLE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Restaurant waiter in Delhi stabbed to death by colleague over serving customers

A friend of the dead man was injured as well, but is out of danger, said Mandeep Singh Randhawa, DCP (central district). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wXW4qz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mercury to touch 40°C in Delhi by weekend, says IMD

Chances of another heat wave are remote, IMD said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MZiemY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mamata to skip PM Modi meet on 'one nation, one poll' today

In a letter to parliamentary affairs minister Prahlad Joshi, Banerjee demanded that the Centre should prepare a white paper on “one nation, one election” instead of calling a meeting “hurriedly”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZycmTi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sushma Swaraj, Sumitra Mahajan apply for ex-MP cards, signal end of legislative...

Swaraj, 67, and Mahajan, 76, represented Vidisha and Indore, both in Madya Pradesh, respectively, in the 16th Lok Sabha. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XlZq5q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Independence of judiciary not a one-time pill, says Chief Justice Gogoi

Gogoi is leading an Indian delegation at the two-day conference of chief justices of members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZtU4T9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India to counter US protectionism with e-commerce, data security bills

Trade relations between India and the US deteriorated after Washington on June 5 withdrew benefits for Indian exporters under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) programme. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xk6XSh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ban on hijab, turban for government staff in Quebec

The controversial ‘Bill 21’ was passed on Sunday after a marathon sitting of Quebec’s National Assembly, with 75 votes in favour and 35 against. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2WPQzJF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of earthquakes strike China

The first 6.0 magnitude quake shook Changning County of on Monday and according to the China Earthquake Centre (CENC), the second tremor of magnitude 5.3 hit the area on Tuesday morning. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2MVPzPJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Om Birla to be NDA's nominee for Lok Sabha speaker's post: Report

Once nominated, Birla, who won from Kota-Bundi parliamentary seat in Rajasthan, will easily become the speaker as the National Democratic Alliance has a clear majority in the lower house. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WJAPmM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 soldiers die of injuries after Monday's attack on army patrol in Pulwama

The two soldiers were being treated at the army’s base hospital in Srinagar. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZtZQnD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

29-year-old woman alleges man flashed her inside Metro station

The woman said that later that night, she had approached the Gurugram police through Facebook Messenger, mentioning the incident, but did not receive any response. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xn1oT5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian matrimonial sites show shift in attitude towards intercaste marriage: St...

The researchers from University of Michigan in the US used data from 313,000 profiles from a major Indian matrimonial website. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2MVG8Ql https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 cleaners fall to death at Central Delhi high-rise

Police said the two men, Raju and Ishtar Khan, both in their mid-20s, were cleaning glass windows of the 13-storey building in Jhandelwalan, which houses many offices, when they fell to their death. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WVP8K5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

16-year-old Ghaziabad boy stabs minor sister for speaking on phone late night

After surrendering at the Kotwali police station, the boy told the police that he had inflicted severe injuries on his sister out of anger. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XXYXn2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak-trained group is top threat to China

ETIM, along with Lashkar-eTaiba and the Haqqani Network, was recently named by the US department of defense among the three terror groups posing the greatest threat to foreign troops in Afghanistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZrXc1R https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Soldier, 2 militants killed in encounter in south Kashmir's Anantnag

It is a joint military operation by the Rashtriya Rifles and special operations group that started with a cordon and search operation following intelligence inputs earlier in the day. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WSOND2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India to be world's most populous country, overtake China in next 8 years: UN

The global population could reach its peak around the end of the current century, with an estimated population of 11 bn, according to the UN report. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MSgTyp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistani women sold in marriage, then prostitution in China

Natasha was one of hundreds of Pakistani girls who have been married off to Chinese men in return for cash payments to their families, most of them Christians, a community that is among the poorest of the poor in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rir3XI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Open to changing name of grounded 737 Max Jet', says Boeing

For now, executives insist they have no immediate plans to drop the Max name for something less associated with tragedy, such as the product numbers that marked earlier generations of the company’s best-selling aircraft. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XptWLA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Open to changing name of grounded 737 Max Jet', says Boeing

J-K cop, with son of slain colleague in arms, breaks down during wreath-laying ...

Arshad Khan, station house officer of Anantnag, had on Sunday succumbed to injuries sustained during a militant attack on June 12 in south Kashmir which claimed lives of five CRPF men. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x1D9eq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi working on new, updated edition of his book 'Exam Warriors'

PM Modi wants to write about mental health and about children getting addicted to gadgets in the revised edition. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WJQFO9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak-trained group is top threat to China

Gulf tensions: Mike Pompeo rallies leaders over tanker attacks

The US has deployed an aircraft carrier group, missile defence systems and an amphibious ship to West Asia in recent weeks citing intelligence that Iranians were planning to carry out strikes against US facilities and those of allies. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XTZNBj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Security assurance to zero tolerance policy: How impasse between striking Bengal...

The chief minister also reiterated that the five persons, who were arrested after Monday night’s violence, were not granted bail by court and the government was determined to handle the case sternly. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WNocHt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ICC World Cup 2019, West Indies vs Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan stars as Bangladesh...

Shakib Al Hasan’s brilliant century inspired Bangladesh’s bid for the second highest successful run chase in World Cup history against the West Indies on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2x1oDTS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'How many wickets down?': Bihar Health Min asks during meet on encephalitis

Seated beside Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey in the meeting that took place on Sunday, Pandey asked, “How many wickets have fallen?” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MUiwf7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Confusion over Congress plan of action in LS, party yet to name floor leader

There is still speculation within the Congress on whether or not Rahul Gandhi will change his mind, but the party has officially maintained that he remains its president. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WNkQJm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress may again not be given Leader of the Opposition post in house

The Congress was denied the post in 2014 when it managed to get just 44 seats. It won 52 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha in the April-May national elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MTNHH6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Another strike on Pak': Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh praise Kohli's men after win

Union home minister Amit Shah tweeted his praise for the men in blue for their “strike on Pakistan” as defence minister Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and minister of state (independent) for sports Kiren Rijiju joined him in lauding the Indian side. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2FeVFoh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli walks off despite being given...

Virat Kohli was spotted watching the replays from the dressing room and MS Dhoni was also spotted swinging Kohli’s bat in the dressing room, possibly testing for any kind of noise from the handle. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2N2awZA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Driver in video seen pulling out sword in street fight against Delhi cops

Police said the incident took place on Sunday evening. According to them, the Gramin Sewa vehicle grazed past a parked police van outside the police station. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IjRN73 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

13-year-old boy arrested for political unrest won't be executed: Saudi Arabia

Murtaja Qureiris, was detained in September 2014, has received an initial 12-year prison sentence with time served since his arrest and four years suspended for his young age. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2WMJGnw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Each word by Oppn valuable', says PM Modi ahead of new Parliament session

PM Modi on Monday reached out to opposition ahead of new Parliament session, says ‘each word by MPs important’ from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XdCuFz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rare Indian grey wolf killed in Bangladesh after first appearance in decades

The grey wolf was last seen in Bangladesh in 1949, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2IKJ3pL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurates Golan settlement, names after Donald T...

Netanyahu unveiled a “Trump Heights” sign, featuring an Israeli and a US flag, to mark the site of the new settlement. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31EoR1e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israeli PM Netanyahu inaugurates Golan settlement named Trump Heights

The ceremony comes after the US president in late March recognised Israeli sovereignty over the part of the strategic plateau it seized from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31CdpU8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem: CEO

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has faulted Boeing for not telling regulators for more than a year that a safety indicator in the cockpit of the top-selling plane didn’t work as intended. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2INq3qy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

20-year-old Delhi man snatches iPhone to make better videos for his TikTok account,...

Police said the suspect, Jatin Nagar, was arrested on Saturday from Vikas Marg in east Delhi’s Preet Vihar. They said Nagar wanted the phone for recording “better quality videos for his TikTok accont’. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31E7DBm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, Myanmar to act against militant groups along border

India and Myanmar have conducted two synergised operations against insurgents on either side of the border under Operation Sunrise. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IR7C4b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israeli PM Netanyahu inaugurates Golan settlement named Trump Heights

India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2019: 'Raring to go' - Virat Kohli names Bhuvneshwar...

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India’s premier bowler, had to leave the field with a suspect hamstring injury and while his absence was not felt, India will have to manage without him in the next few games. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZwXsNc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

19-year-old woman in Delhi threw acid on boyfriend, herself to prevent breakup

The police on Sunday arrested the woman and claimed that she had poured acid on his face to “ensure he does not get out of their three-year relationship”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xk1XNq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 of Indian-origin family from Andhra found shot dead in US

According to the West Des Moines Police department, the victims have been identified as Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 44, Lavanya, 41 and two boys aged 15 and 10. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZwUZlU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Striking Bengal doctors to meet Mamata Banerjee today

The doctors are expected to seek better infrastructure at state-run hospitals, better security and the arrest of the attackers at NRS Hospital during the meeting. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WL61SB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike today in support of protesting Bengal do...

The IMA said all non-essential services, including outdoor patient department (OPD) services, will be withdrawn for 24 hours from 6 am on Monday to 6 am Tuesday. Emergency and casualty services will continue to function, it said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wZVFUC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In NDA bloc, JD(U) sets terms of engagement | Opinion

JD(U) president and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has sound reasons to indicate that he cannot be trifled with or taken for granted by the BJP. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KidDdq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What the Congress must do to ensure its revival

The challenge facing the Congress is similar to that of a promoter who wants to revive a family-run business by getting back capable managers who parted ways because of differences with the owner. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RiAc2x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

20,000 government hospital doctors in Delhi to go on strike on Monday at IMA's ...

The strike is likely to hit outpatient clinics and other routine services (like diagnostics). Emergency services, however, won’t be affected, doctors assured. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KmkzXc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gangsters go brazen: 220 gunshots fired on Delhi's streets over 30 days

The shooting incidents — between May 17 and June 15 — that HT analysed resulted in 16 deaths and left at least 22 people injured from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RkaFWL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi to be the first to take oath at the inaugural session of 17th Lok Sabha

As per the rules, the Prime Minister as the leader of the House takes oath first. The council of ministers follows the Prime Minister in taking the oath. As long as a member does not take the oath, he or she cannot participate in any business of the House. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XSupmv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi to meet party chiefs to deliberate on joint polls

On June 20, all MPs of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will exchange views with the government at a dinner meeting, the Union minister said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IkWZry https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli 57 runs away from massive ODI...

India captain Virat Kohli is on the verge of creating another massive World Record when he steps out to bat against arch-rivals Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MRPL2r https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, Myanmar armies target terror camps along border: Report

The first phase of “Operation Sunrise” was conducted three months ago along the Indo-Myanmar border, during which a number of camps of north-east-based militant groups were busted. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MPOo4r https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Pakistan Live Score, ICC World Cup 2019: Anticipation builds, players train,...

India vs Pakistan Live Score, ICC World Cup 2019: Catch all the live updates from the match between India and Pakistan from Manchester. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WSfGff https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All-party meet begins before Budget session as govt looks to pass key bills

The government has plans to table a few bills in the Budget session of Parliament and needs the support of opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha where it still is in minority. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XQImBo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Days after Congress exit, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil joins Fadnavis cabinet

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil who submitted his resignation as a member of the Assembly on June 4, was widely tipped to join the Fadnavis cabinet. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IjTy4b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Ayodhya, Uddhav Thackeray asks PM Modi to bring ordinance on Ram temple

In the run up to the Lok Sabha polls, Shiv Sena had criticised its ally, the BJP, for allegedly putting the Ram Temple issue on the back burner. BJP has maintained that it remains committed to construction of the Ram Temple at the earliest. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WNp9Er https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Arrival of generation next alters dynamics of Maharashtra's Pawar family

The buzz in the NCP is that Sharad Pawar is handholding Rohit Pawar much in the way he mentored nephew Ajit more than two decades ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31zU6KS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Use your toilets or else …', Varanasi administration warns villagers

The Varanasi district administration has warned that it will take action against people in rural areas who have turned toilets constructed under Swachh Bharat Mission into storerooms. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZvE0A3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

6-year-old Indian boy dies after being forgotten on Dubai bus: Report

The Dubai Police told Khaleej Times they were notified about the tragedy at 3 pm. A top official from the centre said he was found as the driver took the bus out to drop the students back home. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XOAMHG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Encephalitis kills 65 in Bihar, govt says disease spread due to heat wave

As many as 53 children, with acute encephalitis syndrome like symptoms, were admitted to two hospitals in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IPgSGl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At SCO Summit, India refuses to endorse China's Belt and Road project

The declaration noted that ongoing work to implement BRI includes efforts to align Eurasian Economic Union projects with those under China’s initiative. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2MPE1O3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Centre to push key bills, likely to replace 10 ordinances with laws

The government plans to push the passage of crucial bills, including the one that seeks to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among a section of Muslims, during the session. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WM7rBa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Manchester weather forecast, India vs Pakistan: Showers could dampen mood

There is so much at stake, and even if the teams take it as a contest, it is not quite a game played with bat and ball. And then there is the weather, the dour, fickle English weather and more eyes will be looking upwards at the skies on the day. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IibeNC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pak minister accidentally shown with cat ears, whiskers on Facebook live stream...

Photos of Khyber Pakhtukhwa’s Minister of Information Shoukat Yousufzai and his fellow ministers with cat ears and whiskers quickly went viral on social media, Dawn news reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XKgG1b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Vladimir Putin presents Xi Jinping box of ice cream on his 66th birthday

The two leaders met in the Tajik capital Dushanbe for the fifth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which brought together delegations from 27 countries including Iran and Qatar. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2RryagF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2019: India Predicted XI against Pakistan - Two...

The stage is set for the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan at the ongoing World Cup tournament. The two teams will face off against each other on Sunday in Manchester. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KozVdE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A langur mimic who is Lucknow's answer to rising monkey menace

The railways has hired Kismat to combat the menace at Lucknow’s Charbagh railway station. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IhDujv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New York-area airport briefly closed after plane lands on flat tyres

No major injuries were reported in the incident at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from New York. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2wUk8dF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Gandhis: The Congress' perpetual dilemma

The Congress is drowning and badly needs a lifeline. It’s helplessly thrashing around in the water and the spectacle is only making matters worse. But the lifeline it needs can only come from itself from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2RrsRxL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK university honour for forest rights activist Madhu Sarin

Announcing the honorary graduates for 2019, the university said Sarin played a key role as a member of the Campaign for Survival and Dignity in India, which was instrumental in drafting the Forest Rights Act of 2006. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XXjAzX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rich donors pledged millions for Notre Dame, didn't pay a cent

Almost $1 billion was promised by some of France’s richest and most powerful families and companies, some of whom sought to outbid each other, in the hours and days after the inferno from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2IY9ecP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Government may come out with new toll policy

The ministry of road transport and highways has hired consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to prepare a draft policy in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to revamp the toll system, which was last revised in 2008. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Rj6biO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Multi-agency body to track all terrorism cases in J-K