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David Warner names Indian batsman who can break Brian Lara's score of 400

Warner, who scored his maiden triple ton (335) in five-day cricket during the ongoing second Test against Pakistan here, was just 65 runs shy of breaking Lara’s record when skipper Tim Paine decided to declare the innings. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35Wdx29 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WhatsApp's upcoming features: Self-destructing messages, dark mode and more

Here’s a look at the upcoming WhatsApp features like self-destructing messages, dark mode, multiple-device support and more. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2stn7uI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Porsche car detained by Ahmedabad police, owner fined with Rs. 9.8 lakh

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'You don't enjoy the process': Virat Kohli speaks about 'obsession', reveals Team...

Under Kohli, India has perhaps the best bowling attack in the world, and they have dominated Test cricket for more than 15 months. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OFFeGF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

HTLS 2019: The China-Pak nexus is a threat. India is countering it well | Opini...

Such decisiveness and swiftness of action are essential for India to successfully navigate the challenging period ahead. With a clear assessment of threats and boldness, a better future awaits India from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2stdBaY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eatery writes 'ugly sweater' on takeaway slip, customer says 'not my pleasure'

After the post went viral, Daniel said in a later update, “I’m not mad but I am sad and I will take reparations in free chicken sandwiches.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35Uo3Xl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NIA detains two men suspected of IS links after raids in Tamil Nadu

The NIA seized two laptops, six mobile phones, 11 SIM cards, one pen drive, one hard disc, one memory card, five CDs/DVDs, an axe and 17 documents in the raids. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34F2biO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 policemen suspended over delay in filing FIR in Hyderabad rape, murder case

The policemen were suspended after a detailed inquiry found that they delayed the registration of an FIR relating to the missing woman on the intervening night of November 27 and 28, according to a statement from the commissioner’s office. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DwA0X4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress's Nana Patole set to be elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker...

Nana Patole represents Sakoli Assembly segment in Vidarbha while Kathore is the BJP MLA from Murbad in Thane district. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y2mzYw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra government, BJP face off over Assembly Speaker's election today

On Saturday, the Congress announced that its MLA Nana Patole will be the coalition’s candidate for the election for Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s post, while the BJP named Kisan Kathore as its nominee. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y493n7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

9 people killed, 3 injured after plane crashes in South Dakota: Authorities

Media reports say Chamberlain and central south-central South Dakota were under a winter storm warning at the time of the plane crash. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37SXtju https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lokpal paying Rs 50 lakh every month in rent to New Delhi's Ashoka Hotel

A reply under the Right to Information Act, recently, disclosed that “Lokpal is provisionally operating from the Ashoka Hotel. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y99wEH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'She loved animals, books, cooking', says uncle of vet raped, killed in Hyderab...

The uncle said that in their community, when an unmarried girl dies, she is symbolically married to a tree before being cremated. “However we couldn’t even follow those rituals. All I can do is pray for her soul.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2LatJVz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, Japan holds foreign, defence ministerial dialogue in Delhi

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Sudesh Mahto: Man who wants to be a kingmaker in Jharkhand

No chief minister until Raghubar Das, who was voted to power in 2014 ,has been able to complete a full five year term. Fractured verdicts ensured that Mahato remained the kingmaker to the successive Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P6jQcG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In UP's Unnao, 2 teachers suspended for failing to read from class 8 English bo...

The DM was shocked when both the teachers and the students taught by them were not able to read a paragraph when asked to do so. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2syTcBt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Protestors raise slogans, hurl slippers at cops over Hyderabad vet's rape, murd...

Hundreds of persons protested outside Shadnagar Police station, located on the outskirts of Ranga Reddy district in the city, demanding justice. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OBnCvp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

GST collection in November likely to hit Rs 1 lakh crore

GST collections dipped below Rs.1 lakh crore in August, September and October in the face of a growth deceleration as consumers held back on spending and private investment was tepid. The economy grew 4.5% percent in the three months ended September, the sixth consecutive quarterly decline, according to figures released on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L9iCvL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The big 5 who will help run Maharashthra CM Uddhav Thackeray's show

The team which will be assisting Uddhav Thackeray include two key Sena leaders, Subhash Desai and Eknath Shinde; party youth wing chief Aaditya Thackeray; party MP Sanjay Raut; and his secretary, Milind Narvekar. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34xVvCS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amit Shah meets Northeast leaders to allay citizenship bill fears

Several northeastern states have flagged their concerns about provisions of the bill, suggesting that it was detrimental to the interests of the indigenous population. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34BZcYl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'We don't want to do anything to jeopardise the security of India':Gotabaya Raj...

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the island nation and India should put behind them the misunderstandings of the past and move ahead. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37VnM8n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

GST leads to Rs 320 monthly saving for households: Study

A household saves Rs 94 a month on the consumption of cereals such as rice and crop because no GST is levied on them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DzvUOc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Watch: First phase of voting in Jharkhand underway amid tight security

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London knife attacker Usman Khan, a terror convict who spent late teens in Paki...

According to The Telegraph, Khan left school with no qualifications after spending part of his late teens in Pakistan, where he lived with his mother when she became ill. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ozshhq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra floor test: MVA government confident of sailing through easily

The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government expects to win the trust vote comfortably. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37SYMi4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maoists blow up culvert amid 1st phase of polling in Jharkhand, none hurt

Gumla deputy commissioner Shashi Ranjan said the poll process was unaffected by the incident as it took place in a forest area from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33vOkJZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Class 11 student in Ludhiana, allegedly humiliated by teachers over wearing short...

The boy’s family has accused the school principal and two teachers for abetment to suicide and demanded an FIR against them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P18vuj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra floor test: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut claims support of 170 MLAs

The total strength of the alliance partners is 154 but Sanjay Raut did not say who were the other lawmakers supporting coalition. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y1TmwS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Cool guy' Leonardo DiCaprio gave money to torch Amazon, says Brazil President Jair...

Bolsonaro appeared to be commenting on social media postings claiming that the environmental organization the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) had paid for images taken by volunteer firefighters that it then used to solicit donations, including a $500,000 contribution from DiCaprio. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37MBxWZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra govt to face floor test today

Ambegaon legislator Patil, serving his seventh term, will conduct the floor test through a head count. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37SpOq4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Loan waiver, Rs 10 meals: Uddhav Thackeray govt's CMP promises could burden state...

A senior official said a conservative estimate for a loan waiver for farmers up to July 2019 would lead to a burden of Rs 30,000 crore. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34zO1iQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why Uddhav Thackeray may not move into official Maharashtra CM residence

The chief minister’s official residence has a fully functional office and a large conference room for him to carry out official work and hold meetings. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33uQ5qV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: First phase of polling today, IAF chopper drops...

Members of eight polling parties had taken off from a helipad at the district headquarters in Latehar for Chatakapur in Mahuadand in Jharkhand’s Latehar district but they found themselves dropped at Sattipara field in Pratappur Bhainsamunda area of Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L53Ypo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Male nurse held for molesting sedated woman patient in Gurugram hospital

The man had been working as a nurse in the private hospital for the past one year. The police said that the arrested man was produced before a court on Friday and granted bail. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y0uOnM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Suspect among 3 dead as London terror attack hits UK election campaign

The unnamed suspect slashed at people before being tackled by members of the public and later being shot dead by the police, the incident unfolding within five minutes. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/35O1q7e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

London knife attacker named, was previously convicted of terrorism offences

The attacker went on the rampage targeting people at Fishmongers’ Hall near London Bridge in the heart of the city’s financial district - the scene of a deadly attack by Islamist militants two years ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Y2Cm9z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 confess to rape and murder of Hyderabad veterinarian: Police

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Suspect among 3 dead as London terror attack hits UK election campaign

Pragya Thakur has to go. She has undermined BJP's own position, writes Barkha D...

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This winter could be warmer than usual, says IMD

A scientist with a private forecasting agency said western disturbances too contribute to making the weather warmer. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33uzKT7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Another woman's burnt body found in same locality where Hyderabad veterinarian was...

The suspected killing of the unidentified woman was reported from the same area -Shamshabad- where the woman veterinarian was raped and killed by four workers on November 27. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37RHRMU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3.7mn to vote for 13 seats in 1st phase of Jharkhand polls today

Seats for which polling will take place are Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37MbbEx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: Will a single party get majority for the first...

In fact, even before Jharkhand was created, no party had been able to muster a majority in the 81 assembly constituencies (ACs) which were carved out of Bihar to form the new state since 1990. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L4WQJy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DRDO refutes report saying Israeli missile superior to India's

Public relations consultancy Adfactors PR issued the statement on Thursday to announce the successful firing by the army of two newly acquired Spike long-range anti-tank missiles at the Infantry School at MHOW in Madhya Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35R1h2z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in House likely next week

Home minister Amit Shah is holding meetings with northeast chief ministers, and socio-cultural, student organisations. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L5raUH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shiv Sena calls PM Modi elder brother, seeks positive role from Centre

The BJP turned down the demand and the Sena walked out of their three-decade old alliance. By then, it had sounded out the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress and received assurances. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35IIvuo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thieves steal water pipes from outside Rashtrapati Bhavan gates, arrested

Arun Jain, whose company has undertaken the pipeline installation contract, registered an FIR with Chanakyapuri police station after receiving information about the missing pipes. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qTSUo8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian company offers 'sleep internship', promises to pay Rs 1 lakh. Interested?

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At first press meet, Uddhav Thackeray asked if Shiv Sena has become secular. He...

The three parties - Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress - having sunk their ideological and political differences came together to put up an anti-BJP front. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34wiPkw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Watch: Uddhav Thackeray responds to question on Shiv Sena turning secular

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1 litre milk diluted with 'bucket of water', served to 81 students in UP school

Gram panchayat ward member Dev Patia alleged that a bucket of water was added to around a litre of milk and distributed among 81 children in the government primary school, Salaibanwa, on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DnSDg2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Confident of India becoming permanent member of UNSC: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said it takes a long and patient effort for getting permanent membership of the council. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33qMytT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

EU must be part of any future US-Russia nuclear missile treaty: French President...

Washington and Moscow walked away from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty in August after each accused the other of violating the terms of the deal. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QZ4skD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Seven dead in small plane crash in Canada

The US-registered single-engine Piper PA-32 plane departed Toronto’s Buttonville Airport and was apparently headed to Quebec City when it crashed on the approach path to the Kingston, Ontario airport on Wednesday just after 5 pm local time (2200 GMT), Transportation Safety Board (TSB) investigator Ken Webster told a press conference. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DDl7CJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

French President Macron defends 'wake-up call' for NATO after talks with chief

Macron also again took aim at Turkey, saying its unilateral offensive against a Western-backed Kurdish militia in Syria “endangers the actions of the anti-IS coalition of which NATO is a member”. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OVt4YR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Balloons will fly' at Macy's iconic Thanksgiving Parade in New York

City regulations that were put in place after a Cat in the Hat balloon knocked down a lamp post in 1997, injuring four spectators, say the inflatable characters must be kept out of the sky sustained winds top 23 miles per hour (37 km per hour), and gusts exceed 34 mph (54 kph). from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OXDlDW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving, says Taliban talks back ...

On a brief visit to Bagram Airfield outside the capital Kabul, Trump served turkey dinner to soldiers, posed for photographs and delivered a speech after meeting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37NtQ2U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sensex falls over 100 points ahead of GDP data

Retreating from its lifetime peak scaled in the previous session, the 30-share index was trading 158.97 points, or 0.39 per cent, lower at 40,971.20 in morning session. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OVqu57 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

MPs doze off during Sitharaman's speech in Parliament, trigger Twitter meme fest

The videos of the ministers dozing off have now gone viral on social media and made way for a barrage of memes and jokes. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2R4eW2f https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Re 1 clinics, meals for Rs 10, 80% job quota for locals in Sena-led govt's CMP

CMP also promised a farm loan waiver and bigger homes for poor people in Mumbai under the slum rehabilitation programme. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2R1xCjm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin CEO sentenced to over 4 years in prison for securities fraud

Anilesh Ahuja, 51 was the founder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Premium Point Investments (PPI). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2R08ZDu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NRC may emerge as big fault line in 2021 Bengal election

A comparison of vote shares in these three ACs for 2016 assembly elections, 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the current bypolls reveals what could be an important development in the ongoing churn in the state’s politics. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34vzdSl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Balloons will fly' at Macy's iconic Thanksgiving Parade in New York

Maharashtra gets new govt; all eyes now on trust vote, portfolios for ministers

After forming the government, the next big task for the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will be to get its trust vote passed on the floor of the Assembly, followed by expansion of the Uddhav Thackeray-led ministry. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OZPHvA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Devendra Fadnavis starts vacating CM residence, hunts for new home

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday evening took oath as the new chief minister of Maharashtra from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35NrJdH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Abandoned by aunt, 11-year-old girl held captive, raped in Chandigarh

Auto driver arrest. Kidnapped girl from railway station, took her to a Nayagaon house where he committed the crime from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rzoSpX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The BJP must expel Pragya Thakur | HT Editorial

The MP’s repeated glorification of Nathuram Godse is unacceptable from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34vb3XZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Government okays over Rs 22,000-crore military project deal

The council also revalidated the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of additional Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. T from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35JRqM5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Maybe that was my ego talking': Virat Kohli opens up about World Cup semi-final...

Speaking about the match and the emotions which rang through the dressing room, Indian captain Virat Kohli said he was pained with the defeat, more so when could not help the side get past the tricky phase. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33tgiX1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shivaji Park decked up for Uddhav Thackeray's swearing in as Maharashtra CM

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'Terrorist Pragya calls terrorist Godse patriot, sad day for India's Parliament':...

Pragya Thakur created a storm in Lok Sabha on Thursday when she referred to Godse during a debate on the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill. Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla expunged her remarks from the House records. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XRUYZU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pragya Thakur axed from Parliament's defence panel after row over Godse remark

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Uddhav Thackeray to be sworn in as CM at venue where Shiv Sena was founded: 10 ...

Udhhav Thackeray will be the first member of the Thackeray family to occupy the chief minister’s post. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33slgD6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Worldview: Ontario Minister on expanding trade ties with India

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Assembly by-polls counting: In Bengal, BJP leads in 2 seats, TMC in one

BJP’s Prem Chandra Jha was leading over his nearest rival Chittaranjan Mandal of the Congress-CPI(M) alliance by 915 votes in Kharagpur Sadar seat. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DrLDhW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RIL becomes first Indian company to hit market cap of Rs 10 lakh crore

Investors were encouraged after Mukesh Ambani announced plans to cut the company’s net debt to zero in 18 months through measures including a stake sale in the oil-to-chemicals business to Saudi Aramco. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2R0njMi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bengal by-polls: TMC ahead in Karimpur, BJP in Kaliaganj, Cong in Kharagpur Sad...

In Karimpur Assembly seat, TMC’s Bimalendu Singha Roy is leading by a margin of 4,200 votes against his nearest BJP rival Jay Prakash Majumdar. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XQTj72 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

90 more students, mostly from India, held from fake US university

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has so far arrested more than 250 students, who were lured to enroll in the now-closed University of Farmington in the Detroit metropolitan area by the Department of Homeland Security. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DlWYA7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'His action attracts injuries' - Kapil Dev speaks about Jasprit Bumrah

The legendary bowler also stressed on the importance of identifying a length and always keeping the ball up to pick up wickets. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34CDXpr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Counting of votes for West Bengal, Uttarakhand assembly by-polls being held tod...

Around 78 per cent of over seven lakh electorate had cast their votes in the by-polls to Kaliaganj, Karimpur and Kharagpur Sadar Assembly seats where 18 candidates were in the fray. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QXzR7e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US teen's TikTok 'makeup tutorial' on Xinjiang goes viral

The clip by US teen Feroza Aziz, who describes herself as “17 Just a Muslim”, had millions of views across several social media platforms by Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XUWSJa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pragya Thakur stirs fresh controversy in Lok Sabha, opposition protests

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PM Modi avoids hotels, stays at airports in foreign transit, says Amit Shah

Revealing Modi’s economy policy, his close aide and Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that Modi decided not to stay at luxury hotels while halting in night for technical reasons or for refuelling state aircraft during long foreign visits. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OqS1MK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance plans show of strength at Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in...

The MVA has sent out invitations for the ceremony to senior leaders from across the country. The Shiv Sena has also invited 400 state farmers and relatives of those who died owing to agrarian crisis. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34pJS0U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

More than 227K Indians waiting for family-sponsored US Green Card

The largest number of 1.5 million wait list is from America’s southern neighbour Mexico, followed by a distant India with 227,000 and China with nearly 180,000. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2L1Awk3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hindu minister to be chairperson in case of Muslim CM: Char Dham proposal

The state government plans to enact the Chardham Shrine Management Board Act 2019 to oversee the management of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2R417B7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eight children among 15 civilians killed by mine in Afghanistan: Govt

No group has claimed responsibility for the blast. It was also unclear if it was a targeted attack. However there are regular clashes in the region between the Taliban insurgents and US-backed Afghan forces. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/33rbsth https://ift.tt/2zbki14

18 dead after bus plunges into gorge in Nepal

The bus was travelling from hilly Arghakhanchi district west of Kathmandu to the southern city of Butwal when it left the road and plummeted some 350 metres (1,150 feet) to the ground. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37NtFoq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Imran Khan chairs meeting to discuss Pakistan Army chief's tenure extension

In an unusual move, Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended until Wednesday the government notification of August 19, reappointing Bajwa, who was due to retire on November 29, for another three-year term as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37IrPF9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters

The legislation requires the State Department to certify, at least annually, that Hong Kong retains enough autonomy to justify favourable US trading terms that have helped it maintain its position as a world financial centre. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2DpMn7j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Former US President Jimmy Carter released from hospital after brain surgery

The 95-year-old underwent surgery at Emory University Hospital two weeks ago to ease the pressure on his brain caused by a subdural hematoma -- a buildup of blood resulting from a burst vessel. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37CDt4i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Restaurant delivers food late; Delhi cop handcuffs manager, thrashes him

The ASI has been booked for wrongful restraint, assault, criminal intimidation and snatching cash from the manager. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34qRlfV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray meets Maha governor; newly-elected MLAs take oath

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Here's why Maharashtra MLAs are being sworn-in without a CM and government

Maharashtra Vidhan Bhawan’s in-charge secretary Rajendra Bhagawat told PTI that during the last couple of decades, the chief minister was sworn in first followed by other members. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35yH1Te https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After brief bitterness, Supriya Sule greets cousin Ajit Pawar with a hug and sm...

Supriya Sule, the daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, was welcoming the newly-elected members, who took the oath, when she greeted Ajit Pawar at the entrance of the Maharashtra assembly. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34nGByV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Health Wise: The three mantras of beating heart disease

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'Wife is happy then...': MS Dhoni's comment on marriage leaves audience in spli...

The former captain has been on a sabbatical since India’s semi-final exit from the ODI World Cup in England in July. He has already missed the tour of the West Indies and the home series against South Africa and Bangladesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DmDXOd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I am with NCP and will remain with it': Ajit Pawar

Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule welcomed her cousin Ajit Pawar with a warm hug ahead on Wednesday’s session. She also touched his feet. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OQIcqm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Those who planned Mumbai attacks still not convicted': Mike Pompeo on 26/11

The secretary of state did not mention but it was clear who that was meant for. The 10 terrorists who carried out the carnage had belonged to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba, sailed to Mumbai from Karachi, and their leaders and handlers, who had guided them on phone, were in Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35FBytQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two people shot at Washington state school, gunman dead: Police

The gunman shot himself when his vehicle was pursued by police. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OlHItr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Female Pak journalist shot dead by husband for not quitting job

The couple got married seven months ago but then the relations turned sour soon, according to an FIR. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2pSXMJM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In a first, Labour Party vows to teach colonial history in Britain's schools

It is the first time the issue has figured in electoral discourse in Britain, despite growing demands in recent years by academics, parents and employers seeking individuals with an enhanced awareness of global contexts. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QRce01 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Those who planned Mumbai attacks still not convicted': Mike Pompeo on 26/11

Indian-American Anil Raj killed in terrorist attack on UN vehicle in Kabul

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the attack ;in strongest possible terms’ and called it ‘unconscionable’. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/33oLruo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

ISRO launches PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites from Srihariko...

Thirteen American nanosatellites are piggy backing on ISRO’s PSLV-C47 rocket’s main luggage, India’s advanced earth observation satellite Cartosat-3. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QTTahz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of West Indies T20I series, Sanju Samson named replacement...

Dhawan suffered a knee injury during Delhi’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20 clash versus Maharastra. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2sdPAoa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi visit P Chidambaram in Tihar jail

The senior Congress leader is in jail since September 5 in connection with the INX Media case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33huYbC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Africa franchise reacts after Chris Gayle's 'I don't get respect here' co...

“In Chris’s head, he feels that when he doesn’t perform, because there are such expectations, from the franchise, the fans, that he’s the reason the team is not performing. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OM6emC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uddhav Thackeray: Reluctant politician who is all set to become Maharashtra CM

Analysts say, Thackeray’s move may have been prompted by the fact that the Sena has been losing ground to the BJP in the state, and this could be one way to arrest the slide. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KWKLGt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Non-BJP govt: The idea that changed the political scenario in Maharashtra

During its tenure, the BJP remained aggressive against rival political parties. Consequently, the newly-elected legislators of the Congress and NCP were keen to keep the party out of power. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qEG6lL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How vast Sena network kept MLAs in the fold

A Sena leader said party affiliated unions at the airport were also told to keep an eye on NCP MLAs being taken out of the city. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QVmjcq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

3 Indian-origin ex-executives of health tech start-up charged in $1 bn fraud scheme...

The co-founders of Outcome Health Rishi Shah, 33, and Shradha Aggarwal, 34, and former executive Ashik Desai, 26, are among six people accused of fraud “that targeted the company’s clients, lenders and investors,” the US Department of Justice said on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35DEass https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra lawmakers to take oath at special assembly session today

The special session of the assembly called by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari will begin at 8 am. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Op0vnV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Female Pak journalist shot dead by husband for not quitting job

The couple got married seven months ago but then the relations turned sour soon, according to an FIR. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2pSXMJM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Constitution @70: It has made India what it is. Live up to its ideals

It unified India. Irrespective of region, class, caste, religion anyone who subscribed to the Constitution and lived within its framework was (and is) an Indian citizen. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XN5EZP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nokia 2.3 set to debut alongside Nokia 8.2, Nokia 5.2 on Dec 5: Price, key specs...

Nokia 2.3 is set to launch on December 5 along with Nokia 8.2 and Nokia 5.2. Here’s how much the phone may cost. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33ntIUe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated to death in Chicago

Ruth George, originally hailing from Hyderabad and an honours student at the University of Illinois, was found dead in the back seat of a family-owned vehicle in a campus garage on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QRunut https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Watch: Made in India iPhone presented to Union Minister RS Prasad

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Supreme Court orders live telecast of Maharashtra floor test, secret ballot | 10...

Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress had moved the top court after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as chief minister and NCP’s Ajit Pawar as deputy chief minister by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rp0jfi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Devendra Fadnavis must face trust vote by tomorrow, orders Supreme Court

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Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress to move Supreme Court against closing of 9 irrigation scam...

NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is an accused in the case but the ACB clarified that none of the cases that have been closed were linked to Pawar. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QMWFGJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sensex jumps over 200 points in early trade to hit record high of 41,100

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7.4 kg kidney, equivalent to weight of 2 newborns, removed from man in Delhi ho...

The man was diagnosed in 2006 with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, an inherited condition in which fluid-filled cysts develop all over the kidneys causing them to swell up and stop working. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QSj2dY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court to rule on Sena-Cong-NCP plea over floor test in Maharashtra today

The Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress, who filed the petition on Saturday challenging Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari’s decision to invite Devendra Fadnavis to form the state government, on Monday evening claimed to have the numbers in an unprecedented show of strength. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XS4tID https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dead lizard found in Sabarimala offering, Kerala police order probe

The sale of aravana payasam - a black kheer made of rice, jaggery, ghee, coconut, cumin powder and cardamom, contributes at least 60 per cent of the temple’s revenue. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34jNocV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BHU: Where a legacy is threatened | Opinion

Students opposing Firoze Khan’s appointment are acting against the Constitution, BHU’s values from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37AQLOM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Don't want to get between India-China power struggle': Sri Lanka president

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is considered pro-China, said he wanted Sri Lanka to be a “neutral country” and work with all the countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OkG4bx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How Opposition parties in Maharashtra put on the 'We are 162' show

The legislators of all three parties were brought in buses to Hotel Grand Hyatt, where 34 NCP legislators have been staying since Sunday evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33hgoRu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump was chosen by God to be US President, says Rick Perry

Perry, who drove Trump’s “energy dominance” policy, is himself ensnared in the scandal, as one of the Trump aides who pressed Kiev to launch the probes. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/33g7NOZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2-year-old boy killed by ice sculpture at Luxembourg Xmas market

An investigation has been opened, and on Monday the city -- capital of the independent Grand Duchy -- said all street markets would be closed for the day. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rrttKu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man pleads guilty to making false bomb threats to schools in US, Britain

The Department of Justice says Timothy Vaughn of Winston-Salem, North Carolina was a member of the Apophis Squad, a collective of hackers intent on using the internet to sow chaos. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Ok3eil https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu not required to resign despite indictment: Attorney...

PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces calls from his opponents to step down following the indictment. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/33it76j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump impeachment report may be out by next week

The exhaustive report that will begin to outline whether President Donald Trump engaged in “treason, bribery or high crimes and misdemeanors” by withholding $400 million in aid as he pushed Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden, may come as soon as next week. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/35DlhWD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Woman activist Trupti Desai on her way to Sabarimala, says 'will move court if entry...

Woman activist on way to Sabarimala, says ‘will move court if entry is blocked’ from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XKBVRr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dog helps track down UP rape-murder suspect in 20 minutes

Phantom, a Labrador, tracked the suspect down within 20 minutes of reaching the crime scene, making her way through a congested by-lane of Mubarakpur village. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QOUsuk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

72% find Aadhaar convenient: Survey

The report, brought out by Dalberg and funded by the Omidyar Network India is in its third iteration and is based on findings from two national surveys that gathered perspectives of over 167,000 Indian residents. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37BJMFb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi air quality may improve today; better wind speed, light rain likely

On Monday, the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded 252, a minor deterioration from Sunday’s 234 according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34kAZ8L https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump fires US navy chief over handling of SEAL case

Richard Spencer was ousted as Navy Secretary, a civilian position, in a case that has fueled reports of anger among US military leadership over Trump’s interference in discipline cases. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Oevjrb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nest Mini, Google Home Mini successor, launched in India, priced at Rs 4,499

Google Nest Mini is now available via Flipkart for Rs 4,499. Here are the top features of Google’s new smart speaker. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OG2lj8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could die in top-security British jail: 60 doctors'...

The 48-year-old Australian is still fighting a US bid to extradite him from Britain on charges filed under the Espionage Act that could see him given a sentence of up to 175 years in a US prison. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OeyVcG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Order Devendra Fadnavis to face floor test in 24 hrs, Cong to SC; decision tomo...

The Fadnavis-led Bharatiya Janata Party stumped the coalition’s efforts to form the next Maharashtra government last week when he got himself an invite from governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to form the government early Saturday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35tICKa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Week after uniform row, Rajya Sabha marshals switch back to bandhgalas

The move came a day after the marshals appeared in the Rajya Sabha on the first day of its 250th session in deep blue winter uniform and peak caps similar to those senior army officers wear on ceremonial occasions. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37Cgt5l https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Democracy murdered in Maharashtra': Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the political situation in Maharashtra and said “democracy has been murdered” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33k91Zo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ajit Pawar's letter of support to BJP has signatures of 54 NCP MLAs: Centre in ...

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine against the Maharashtra governor’s decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as the state’s chief minister. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QOfYza https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Maharashtra thriller, NCP says 3 of 4 'missing' MLAs have returned

The three legislators are currently at the Hyatt hotel in Mumbai where NCP MLAs were moved on Sunday amid fears of poaching. NCP leaders claimed that now only one party MLA Anna Bansode is supporting Ajit Pawar. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OELNIk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Decoding the RTI Journey | The Big Picture

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10 Indians among 900 ISIS affiliates surrendering in Afghanistan

According to reports, 10 Indian women and children – all members of families of Indian fighters, most of them from Kerala – are believed to be among those who have surrendered. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QNVAOX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of Supreme Court hearing, Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress to meet Maharashtra Governor...

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Ajit Pawar's revolt could pave way for Supriya Sule's elevation in NCP

Supriya Sule, daughter of party chief Sharad Pawar, was introduced to active politics a little before 2006 when she was nominated by the party for Rajya Sabha by-election from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QP8lsm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump fires US navy chief over handling of SEAL case

'Forced ideological centers': Documents show Chinese detention camps' ops

Ideological education, a bold attempt to change how detainees think and act, is partly rooted in the ancient Chinese belief in transformation through education -- taken before to terrifying extremes during the mass thought reform campaigns of Mao Zedong. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OhrEJe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

130 crore Indians showed national interest supreme: PM Modi on Ayodhya ruling

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Self control development isn't connected with doing household chores

Self-control is a coveted personality trait that allows people to suppress inappropriate impulses, focus their attention and perform an action when there is a strong tendency to avoid it. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/35tp2xF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mission 180: BJP looks beyond halfway mark to win Maharashtra trust vote

A local activist Jagdish Kumar told HT that the children had been facing the issue for a long time. But since no one took any action, they decided to file police complaint. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XKSmgh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Woman gives birth to baby with two heads, three hands in Bhopal

The baby has been admitted to a special newborn care units (SNCU) of the hospital and is under special observation. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37yosQV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's mass surveillance system flags Uighurs for detention camps

Australian bushfires could destroy all koala habitat: Conservationists

At least 350 of the marsupials living on a national reserve in the town of Port Macquarie in New South Wales, 300 kilometres north of Sydney, have died in the bushfires, the group Koala Conservation Australia said last week. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2s9AX5f https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sumatran rhino is extinct in Malaysia as lone survivor dies

Iman, who reportedly was 25 years old, was suffering significant pain from growing pressure of the tumors to her bladder. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2roBZKg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bloomberg enters 2020 presidential race with a record ad blitz

Bloomberg joins a large field of candidates that started with more than 20. It shrank somewhat as candidates dropped out, failing to keep up with the rest in raising money or in polls. But the numbers rose in recent days with former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick and, now, Bloomberg pumping in. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XIONqW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis hold late night meet; CMO says discussed farmers' issues

On Sunday, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra government, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on a plea filed by the Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP combine seeking quashing of the governor’s November 23 order inviting the BJP leader to form government. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Dede6g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nokia 8.2 could launch on Dec 5: All you need to know about Nokia 8.1 successor

HMD Global has confirmed it will launch a new Nokia phone on December 5. Is it going to be the Nokia 8.2? from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33g1gU8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Team India script world record with victory over Bangladesh in Pink Ball Test

Ind vs Ban: For all the talk about the pitch being favourable to the bowlers, and for all the pedigree of the Indian attack, Bangladesh batsmen did play their own part by plying erratic and extremely loose strokes to gift their wickets away. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Od4Nyv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I'm safe': NCP leader who was reported 'missing' after Maharashtra twist

Barora said Daroda had gone missing after he visited Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Saturday when BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar took oath of office as CM and deputy CM respectively. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KLOLt5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Bangladesh: Dominant India smash Bangladesh by innings and 46 runs, seal...

Mushfiqur Rahim was the lone fighter for Bangladesh as he dragged the match to the third day, but then, the Indian bowlers were just too rampant. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33gCIdT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Sky is the limit': Supreme Court on BJP's objection to plea against Fadnavis g...

The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to produce Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s letter to BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis to form a government in the state by 10:30am on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ODivK2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'World's youngest genius', 6-year-old Chennai girl solves Rubik's cube blindfol...

The girl dressed up in school uniform solved (2x2) Rubik’s cube blindfolded while reciting Vairamuthu’s poems in 2 minutes 7 seconds. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2sah5Pv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Maharashtra governor's action immune from judicial scrutiny: BJP in SC

The top court was hearing a petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) against the formation of a new government by the BJP in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OE510H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Order BJP to face floor test today: Sena-NCP-Congress argue in Supreme Court

The three parties had approached the court challenging the governor’s decision to invite BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis to form a government in a surprise move on Saturday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XFG6O8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP's Sanjay Kakade, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar meet hours before SC hearing

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Can prove our majority in 10 mins: Sanjay Raut as Sena-Cong-NCP plea in court

In a dramatic turn of events, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday returned as chief minister propped up by NCP’s Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy, just hours after the new alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress reached a consensus that Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will be their chief ministerial candidate. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2sdiV2b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Vivo U20 vs Realme 5s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: Price, specs compared

Vivo U20 which is the latest entrant in the popular budget category is compared with Realme 5s and Redmi Note 8 which offer similar specs, features. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2scsgaw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Watch: Portable machine to print fake currency notes found in Bengal

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Chinese parents test DNA to check if kids will become prodigies

Jung’s plans shifted after analysis by his firm, Gene Discovery, suggested his daughter had strong abilities in music, math and sports — though a lesser aptitude for memorizing details. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35tgmav https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mother, stepfather among 3 held for killing child, dumping body in drain

Police said the child’s mother was present when he was being thrashed by her second husband. The couple panicked after the boy fell unconscious and fearing that taking the boy to a hospital might land them in trouble, they decided to kill the child, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37tRJMF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Air Force employee who takes permission to play cricket for Bangladesh

Ebadot was hired in the Air Force through the sports quota and as astonishing as it may sound, his the sport he was selected for was not cricket. It was volleyball. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XH1B11 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Professor in 'shock' after Maharashtra twist; applies for leave, gets a no

Maharashtra govt formation: Zaheer Syed, who teaches English at a college in Gadchandur, 43 kms away from Chandrapur city, said, “I fell sick and went into shock in the morning after watching the news about unfolding political drama in the state”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34jVGBG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dhananjay Munde, who backed Ajit Pawar, back in NCP fold; only 5 MLAs missing

Ajit shocked the NCP rank and file as he quietly supported Bharatiya Janata Party (NCP) to form a government when Pawar was stitching together an alliance of Sena-NCP-Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KNPLx6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Before Sharad Pawar's clarification, speculation over his role

On November 11, when the Congress was willing to declare its support to a Shiv Sena-led government, Pawar asked the Congress to put an announcement on hold as he wanted more talks,” a political leader in Maharashtra said on condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2DdxmFO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Now walking PERFECTLY': Kin of 5-year-old thrown from balcony of US mall

The post says Landen returned home with a limp and uneven legs from a two-time broken femur and has had “many physical therapies” to work on his walking. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XHbk7D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US urges social media platforms to block Iran officials

On Friday, the United States imposed sanctions on Iranian communications minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi for what it said was his role in the “vast censorship” of the internet. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QNyWWD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Bangladesh: Ebadot Hossain gives Virat Kohli a send off after taking his...

IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli was dismissed for 136 with concussion substitute Taijul Islam taking a stunning catch off Ebadot Hossain’s delivery. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KOmS3Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Elon Musk touts 146,000 orders for Tesla's electric pickup truck

Musk said 17 per cent of the orders are for the single-motor model, 42% are for the dual-motor version and 41 per cent are for the tri-motor model. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37yFGOn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The peril of split verdicts | Opinion

The shifting alliances, the incongruity between pre-poll rhetoric and post-poll tactics, the defections, the pursuit of narrow self-interest, and the violations of process do not paint a pretty picture from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34fBeSn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Prez rule revoked in Maharashtra hrs before Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar's swearing in

According to a Home Ministry notification, President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for revocation of the central rule this morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XJhAvQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP got donations from company accused of terror funding: Congress

A media report had that claimed the BJP had received crores of rupees in donation from the company which is under the radar of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly buying properties from Iqbal Memon alias Iqbal Mirchi who was an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, to attack the saffron party. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KIZFQs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Thought it was fake news': Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi reacts to BJP-NCP t...

The Congress and NCP were in talks with the Shiv Sena till late on Friday night to form a government in the western state. It was widely expected that the three parties will hold a press conference any time to announce the modalities of their power-sharing agreement and claim to form the government. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37rQmOx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP claims it has support of all 54 NCP MLAs and 11 independents in Maharashtra

The BJP also claims it has the support of 170 legislators, 25 more than the 145 lawmakers needed for the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member house to form the government in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KM26BH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Wore makeup, jewellery for videos at night: Girl tortured at Nithyananda ashram

She further said that the ashram administration locked her up in a room for two months in the name of some spiritual process. The people in the ashram also used abusive language, she added. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34nTpWl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US man holds pregnant girlfriend captive, forces her to drink toilet water, ble...

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 40-year-old Ronnie William Howard of St. Peters is charged with kidnapping, domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. He is jailed on $300,000 cash-only bail. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33a6SiL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ajit Pawar backstabbed people of the state, says Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut on Maharashtra...

Distancing himself and the NCP from Ajit Pawar’s move, his uncle and party supremo Sharad Pawar said that his support to the BJP is his “personal decision”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35phEmW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

This is why perimenopause affects sexual life in some women

There are many factors that can negatively affect sexual function, including mental and emotional status. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2DbnU5O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Not NCP's decision', tweets Sharad Pawar as nephew Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra...

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India vs Bangladesh: Virat Kohli annihilates Ricky Ponting's record en route huge...

Ind vs Ban: India dominated Day 1 of historic Day-Night Test as bowlers first dismissed Bangladesh for a paltry 106 and then the batsmen helped the hosts take a 68-run lead. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2reTm0j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Work for Maharashtra's bright future': PM Modi congratulates Devendra Fadnavis,...

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BJP's Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM, NCP's Ajit Pawar his depu...

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Watchdog faults FBI in Donald Trump campaign probe, but sees no bias

Federal Bureau of Investigation officials made some sloppy, but relatively minor errors when it came to seeking court approval for a surveillance warrant against former Trump adviser Carter Page. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QFU6WR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amazon sues U.S. over loss of Pentagon cloud deal to Microsoft

Amazon also explained why the suit was filed under seal. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37xlrAA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Normalcy in the Valley still some distance away | Opinion

Since the decision to remove its special status and bifurcate the region into two Union territories on August 5, a lot of the fears of what might happen did not play out on the ground. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QIq8Bx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Food regulator issues notice to McDonald's for 'irresponsible advertising'

On November 9, 2019, McDonald’s issued a full-page advertisement in a national daily that read, “Stuck with Ghiya-Tori Again? Make the 1+1 Combo you love”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qCrx1T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Divided Hong Kong to hold first elections since protests began

Hong Kong officials warned the vote could be postponed after some candidates came under attack and the city was paralyzed as protesters blocked roads and riot cops laid siege to a university. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OgmYU5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Army officers 'targeted' by Pak operatives asked to change WhatsApp settings

The army recently issued an advisory to its men alerting them about the risk of being automatically added to WhatsApp groups created by intelligence operatives from the neighbouring country Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OD9nVF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In India, inequality bigger challenge than poverty

The world knows this gap between the rich and the poor as the ‘10 percent’ problem, sometimes even as the ‘1 percent’ problem. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QInXhp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

16-year-old raped, set on fire in UP after she threatened to complain: Police

The teenager, who suffered serious burns due to the incident on Thursday night, has been referred to the Safdarjung hospital in Delhi, the police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QJrFaD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hectic parleys on in Congress for Maharashtra deputy CM post

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Cabinet nod to bill reducing ex-PMs' SPG cover to a year

The proposed legislation has been listed in the government’s business for next week in the Lok Sabha, Union minister of state for parliamentary affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rifNBA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Alwar police asks 9 Muslim cops to shave beards, withdraws order day later

Police said they had earlier given permission to 32 Muslim personnel to sport beards. Thursday’s order withdrew this permission for nine of them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33bWmaP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facing deficit of over Rs 45 cr, necessary to levy service charges in hostel: J...

In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the teachers also questioned the high-powered MHRD committee and said it was in violation of norms that govern universities. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2s7kajq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sena CM for 5 yrs: Raut amid Maharashtra govt formation talks with Cong, NCP

The BJP and Sena, which fought the assembly elections in Maharashtra together, fell out over the chief minister’s position and equal distribution of portfolios, ending a three-decade-old alliance. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2D7q1Y8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India finishes 400 social infrastructure projects in Afghan, US praises effort

All the Indian projects are undertaken in partnership with the Afghan government and are spread across each and every of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan in diverse fields of development, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, administrative capacity, flood control, irrigation, agriculture, sports, Indian ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KKcaLF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'CPEC is not about aid': US warns Pak of risks from China infrastructure push

The top US diplomat for South Asia said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- heralded as a game-changer by both Asian countries -- would profit only Beijing and said that the United States offered a better model. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37pe9ia https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UN, other global bodies should take up Dalai Lama succession issue: US

Responding to a question, Brownback said the United Nations needs to take this topic of succession of the Dalai Lama. “I think it should be taken up by the United Nations. It should be taken up by other international bodies too, but the UN should take it up, the European – a number of governments...around the world should take this up,” he said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rgR40m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uddhav's late night meet with Pawar; more talks to follow on new Maharashtra go...

After their late-night meeting at Pawar’s residence ‘Silver Oak’ in south Mumbai, the three parties—the Shiv Sena, NCP and the Congress—will hold more talks on Friday on their effort form a government in the politically-crucial western state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QD0VIJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hostile nuclear-armed Pakistan keeps India on constant alert: US lawmaker

India, the US lawmaker said, also faces an increasingly aggressive and assertive China that continues to export its malign influence throughout the Indo-Pacific region. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35qbcME https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi's 'very poor' air may slip into 'severe' zone today

Scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the wind speed was slow throughout Thursday and is expected to remain so by Friday afternoon which will push the air quality into the ‘severe’ zone. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XDJOYx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Army HQ sets the ball rolling for a code of conduct

Today, the army is grappling with well-to-do retired junior commissioned officers and sergeants seeking membership of the Defence Services Officers Institute or army golf clubs, or sometimes refusing to stand in queues meant for their rank at the canteen services depot to purchase liquor. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O7rOmq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Michael Bloomberg takes next step towards White House run, files paperwork

All candidates must register with the commission if they want to raise or spend campaign funds of more than $5,000, but registration itself does not confirm that a candidate is running. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37sFZKs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The cracks in BJP's dual approach, writes Rajdeep Sardesai

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California student who shot 2 others, himself dead used 'kit gun': Officials

Authorities are still trying to piece together what prompted the shooting, especially as Berhow had no history of troubled behaviour. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33cynIC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP's pan-India NRC pitch: Decoding the National Register of Citizens debate

NRC is a verified digital register having names and basic demographic information about all Indian citizens in a digital format. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XCThj0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress tried to stall Ayodhya case, says Amit Shah in Jharkhand poll rally

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India finishes 400 social infrastructure projects in Afghan, US praises effort

California student who shot 2 others, himself dead used 'kit gun': Officials

Authorities are still trying to piece together what prompted the shooting, especially as Berhow had no history of troubled behaviour. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/33cynIC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'CPEC is not about aid': US warns Pak of risks from China infrastructure push

'Climate emergency' Oxford word of year

According to Oxford, there was a rapid rise of ‘climate emergency’ from “relative obscurity” to becoming one of the most prominently debated terms of 2019, increasing its usage by 100 times in a year. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XAh4A2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Economy in bad shape, $5 tn GDP target simply out of question': Ex-RBI governor...

The Modi government soon after assuming office for the second term set a target of taking the economy to USD 5 trillion over the next five years. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qqDvM7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra likely to have several political heavyweights

The government formation talks between the parties have reached the last leg. The names of probable faces in the state cabinet, a tough choice for all three parties considering the number of aspirants, are making the rounds. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37ucnfO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IAS daughter may have to evict retired civil servant dad

Nazuk Kumar, UT SDM (central) has been tasked with evicting her father, former UT home secretary Anil Kumar, from the Sector-16 residential accommodation he has overstayed in. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qzl9II https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How CJI Bobde handled top law officer's query on judges' retirement age

Justice Bobde, who was sworn-in as the 47th CJI on November 18, was responding to the suggestion of Attorney General K K Venugopal on the issue in his capacity as a member of the bar, not as the country’s top law officer. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37rVEK8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over two dozen terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir Police's cross-hairs

The terrorists are being be targeted by a repurposed Special Operations Group or SoG. This is an elite anti-insurgency force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. It was set up in 1994. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37rWDK2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Watch: Bundles of notes thrown out of office building's window during raid

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Deadly nap? Wanted man caught by police while snoozing in a furniture store

The staff contacted the police after they found the 25-year-old sleeping in the bed department from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34757V1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Life with a pink ball: Fortunes could swing in a matter of hours

How the SG pink ball will behave at various stages of the game on its debut is a mystery that will unfold at Eden Gardens from Friday. It is the first day-night Test in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O451rz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Bangladesh: 'People will be surprised...' - Virat Kohli identifies biggest...

Ahead of the historic pink ball Test match, Indian captain Virat Kohli has expressed his excitement over being part of such a historic occasion, but at the same time also spoke about the different challenges at hand. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QNWhYD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Anita Anand first Hindu to be appointed cabinet minister in Canada

The cabinet includes three other Indo-Canadian ministers, all Sikhs, and each of whom was a member of the previous government. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O7bdPC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

From factory to field: Journey of the pink ball

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Britain's Prince Andrew to 'step back from public duties' after Jeffrey Epstein...

An increasing number of organisations and initiatives backed by Prince Andrew have said they were not renewing or would review their support because of the revelations. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37ph9Lk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Google, Facebook business models threat to human rights: Amnesty report

“Google and Facebook dominate our modern lives -- amassing unparalleled power over the digital world by harvesting and monetizing the personal data of billions of people,” said Kumi Naidoo, Amnesty International’s secretary general. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/343b5Gm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Trash talk' hurts even when it comes from a robot

In the study, people who played a game with a commercially available humanoid robot known as Pepper performed worse when the machine discouraged them, and better when it encouraged them. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2qlzNTX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chandrayaan-2's Vikram made 'hard landing' within 500 metres of target site: Govt...

The lander on board the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) spacecraft “hard landed within 500m of the designated landing site” minister of state for space Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in Lok Sabha. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qwujFS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NRC, Maharashtra top agenda at Congress meet at Sonia Gandhi's residence

The CWC meeting comes after the Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP agreed in principle to form the next government in Maharashtra under a Shiv Sena chief minister. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OvBoyj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

AIIMS doctor, parents booked for wife's suicide; woman's father alleges harassm...

In the police complaint, the woman’s father alleged that his daughter’s husband is a marijuana addict and forced his daughter to also consume it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xzjord https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Don't know him well: Trump after testimony by envoy he once called 'a good man'

Democrats are investigating Trump for allegedly abusing his office by pressing a foreign power -- Ukraine -- to interfere on his behalf in the 2020 US election. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XDRhab https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uber to let users record audio of rides in Brazil, Mexico

Uber’s recording feature also raises privacy concerns that drivers or passengers could have their conversations recorded without their knowledge or consent. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2KFkFaU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fire breaks out at sales tax office in Delhi's ITO, 5 fire tenders at spot

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Uddhav's ambition, Gandhi's dilemma, and Pawar's pattern

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India-UK experts begin largest study on babies with brain injury in India

The 3.4-million pounds project, funded by the National Institute of Health Research, will be conducted over four years by researchers from institutions in the UK and India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35p6OgW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Centre allows telecoms to defer spectrum dues by up to 2 years

Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel suffered record losses in the September quarter, hit by the apex court’s ruling that upheld the government’s broader definition of revenue on which it calculates levies on telecom operators. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XwFJ8E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As senior Shiv Sena leaders talk govt formation with Cong-NCP, party MLAs murmur...

There are also reports of unrest over the pending alliance with ideologically opposite parties – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress – but senior Sena leaders have dismissed it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O5bDWx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Money thrown out of sixth floor office in Kolkata during DRI raid

Eyewitnesses said the incident took place when a team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officers were conducting raids. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35ngEQh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shashi Tharoor's casting vote ensures House panel to examine Pegasus deal

The issue of WhatsApp hacking, through the use of Pegasus software -- reports have said the accounts of 121 individuals in India were hacked -- was on the agenda, albeit not explicitly, as was the cyber threat to the Kudankulam nuclear plant. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2s4ogc3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After 30 years, Army begins pullback from counter insurgency ops in Assam

The troops will be pulled back in different phases spread over an year as per the decision following a review by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs, a top official of the state government said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OwQzr5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Telangana RTC employees end 47-day strike, want to return to work

Telangana RTC employees threw in the towel after 47 days of strike during which seven of them died and five others committed suicide. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/348tOAn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India is heading for economic growth below 5%: Economists

Economists at State Bank of India, Nomura Holdings Inc. and Capital Economics Ltd. lowered their growth forecasts for the quarter ended September to between 4.2% to 4.7%. The government is scheduled to publish the data on November 29. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35e922g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Day/Night Tests: Fast bowlers or spinners: Who are more successful - Here are the...

If we look at the day-night Tests held in Asian conditions, numbers paint a different picture and here the spinners have had a significant impact on the course of play. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qtkd8J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Agencies taking action on polluting activities but “after the event”: EPCA chief...

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Meet CYBIRA, Visakhapatnam's robot cop

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Sharad Pawar to meet PM Modi in backdrop of Maharashtra deadlock

This is first meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar after the imposition of President’s rule in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rVPH7K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nehru's Anand Bhawan gets Rs 4.35 crore tax notice

Anand Bhawan and Swaraj Bhawan have been home to the Nehru family. The Swaraj Bhawan now serves as a museum of memorabilia related to the Nehru family while Anand Bhawan is also a museum, showcasing various artifacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QCctf5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

When students fought for a Muslim professor of Vedas

After a Haj pilgrimage in 1997, Ali started sporting a beard and his attire changed to a kurta-pajama with a skull cap. That did nothing to diminish his popularity with his fellow teachers and students, though. He continued to work till 2010, and was even the head of the department for some time. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CY6Ekb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BHU students on protest for 2 weeks over Muslim professor for Sanskrit dept

When the car of BHU vice-chancellor Prof Bhatnagar passed by the dharna venue, someone threw a water bottle and a stone targeting the car. Both, however, didn’t hit the car. The university PRO confirmed it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2D0yvQM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Revenge porn,' leaked selfies: Sextortion spreads in Iraq

The young Iraqi woman received a wave of similar messages after hackers infiltrated her Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram accounts and stole explicit images she had sent in private. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OqK897 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Police: White teen girl aimed to attack black Georgia church

Gainesville High School students told administrators the 16-year-old had a notebook with detailed plans to kill worshippers at the church. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/335yaH4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump's Syria move and withdrawal of US Army allowed Islamic State to regroup: ...

Trump’s move allowed an incursion by Turkey aimed at destroying Kurdish guerrillas, who had led the fight against the Islamic State group and run jails for captured extremists in their effectively autonomous area in northern Syria. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Xv3fmp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

25 migrants found alive in refrigerated truck on Dutch-UK ferry

The cargo vessel bound for Felixstowe returned to the Dutch port of Vlaardingen, near Rotterdam, as soon as the stowaways were found, they said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2O59k6a https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sena, NCP, Cong's final round of talks on Maharashtra govt formation from today

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has convened a meeting of party MLAs at Matoshree on November 22, which will be key in view of the recent developments . from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XtgLXK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong court clears extradition of wanted gangster Ramanjit Singh Romi

Ramanjit Singh Romi is accused of funding Nabha jailbreak and targetted killings of religious leaders in Punjab from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KAvsCY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man impersonating as Lufthansa pilot to get easy access to flights, nabbed at Delhi's...

During police interrogation, it was revealed that Rajan Mahbubani was fond of wearing uniforms of different professions and getting himself snapped in different poses. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/343T0YQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uproar in Bengal school after class one girls allegedly forced to take off legg...

Leggings are not part of the school’s dress code and parents were warned repeatedly, said the school authorities even as they apologized for the incident. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KyYfba https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump impeachment: Key witness says he was offered Ukraine defence minister's p...

National Security Council official Lt Col Alexander Vindman said while being questioned during his testimony that Oleksandr Danyliuk, an influential Ukrainian politician, had made the offer. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2qwW8xE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Couple in Madhya Pradesh arrested for killing 'rapist' son

Police said the deceased was an alcoholic who regularly abused the women in the family. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qjTviX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In comment on Delhi pollution, Sonia Gandhi remembers Congress' CNG move

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Congress MLA blows flying kiss to speaker in Odisha Assembly

The Jeypore MLA, who was the first to ask questions in the House, clarified that he did not mean to insult Patro and that the gesture was a mark of gratitude towards the speaker. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rdomgT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi's air bad, farm fires make it worse

Delhi’s air quality in this period was bad even without the effect of stubble-burning, which only made it worse. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QzR7zi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RSS urges Centre to focus on rural economy in next budget

The Indian economy grew at the slowest pace in 25 quarters, 5%, in the three months ended June. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O3Fgro https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'PMC officials hid fraud loans': RBI to Bombay HC

The banking regulator said access codes were given to “problematic accounts” to ensure “restricted visibility”, and these accounts could be accessed only by 25 of the bank’s 800 employees. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/331jcBW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What the return of the Rajapaksa family means

Minorities are apprehensive. Institutions may get weaker. And post-war accountability looks challenging from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CXuD36 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

From factory to field: Journey of the pink ball

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Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu orders review of new military-style uniform...

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh was one of the members who raised the issue during the session on Monday from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CXnuzG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Couple alleges daughters abducted, kept at self-styled godman Nithyananda's institute...

Petitioners Janardana Sharma and his wife told the court they had admitted their four daughters to an educational institution run by Swami Nithyananda in Bengaluru in 2013 when they were in the age group of 7-15 years. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OqR85D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mumbai girl sexually assaulted, killed and body dumped; one arrested

Police said the suspect had proposed to the teenager. When she declined, he first tried to rape her and eventually smashed a bottle on her head before throttling her. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O0rUMA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'It is a bad call, will leave Shah Rukh Khan a message': Yuvraj on KKR releasing...

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Indian charged with sexual abuse while working as US military contractor in Afg...

Lokesh Naik, 35, was charged by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia on November 6 with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact, Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CSxNVT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Key bills on surrogacy, abortion, assisted reproduction this winter session

The heath ministry is planning to bring five bills in the Lok Sabha this winter session from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2r9dSz3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi's dirty air carries intangible costs for a slowing economy

India’s losses from air pollution increased more than four times to $560 billion between 1990 and 2013, according to the World Bank, which attributed the economic burden to the rising costs of public health-care and workforce disruption. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NZfOTN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das files nomination from Jamshedpur East

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In its latest salvo, Shiv Sena reminds BJP of 'Hindutva'

Earlier on Sunday Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi had announced that Sena was being allotted seats in Opposition camp in the Lok Sabha as it was ‘working out alliance with the Congress and the NCP’. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37cwBdT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP reads a message in PM Modi's praise of NCP, Pawar's cryptic comments

Sharad Pawar’s refusal to even acknowledge that Congress and the NCP are thinking of joining forces with the Sena further prolongs the political uncertainty in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CUuWLV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Woman strangles 23-yr-old daughter to death over affair, arrested

The incident took place on Sunday at 9pm at their residence near Sant Tukaram Road, Pydhonie. Nirmala was having an affair with a man for the past few months, but her family did not approve of the relationship and were forcing her to end it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XvxpWS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Proving conspiracy is Carlos Ghosn's court tactic a year after arrest

While media attention has faded since his shock arrest last year, Ghosn’s legal battle is likely to be Japan’s biggest-ever corporate trial. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2NZXpqc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A massive coal plant that asked for Trump's help has gone dark

Its owners, led by Salt River Project, had initially planned to close it in 2017 but struck a deal with leaders of the Navajo Nation to keep it going for another two years. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/33V7Uk1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nusrat Jahan's health condition improves, released from hospital

Jahan was released after her health condition showed significant improvement, a senior official of the city-based private hospital where she was admitted. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XrpWb7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India closer to world's first male contraceptive injection

The contraceptive is effective for 13 years, after which it loses its potency. It is designed as a replacement for surgical vasectomy, which is the only male sterilisation method available in the world. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xs73oH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Free trade in right circumstances': Ex-Australia PM backs India's RCEP move

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3 killed in shooting at Walmart store in US: Report

In August, a man killed 22 people at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart and injured 26 others. He is accused of deliberately targeting Mexicans and has pleaded not guilty. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2KxyIPN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hundreds trapped in Hong Kong siege, raising fears of crackdown

Running battles between police and protesters on Monday featured raging fires, tear gas and flaming vehicles. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/330ixRp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

French surgeon may have molested 200 kids in 3 decades, says prosecutor

Joel Le Scouarnec, 68, is set to go on trial in March for the rape of a neighbour’s daughter, sexual assault and indecent exposure. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CRUUjn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India seeks access to its citizens held in Pakistan without information

Officials fear that the arrested Indians may become the latest victims of a Pakistani tactic to implicate Indians in terror-related crimes on the global stage. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2O0dlbZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Government huddles to prevent another spike in bad air

While the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) improved over the past two days, with pollutants being dispersed by high wind speeds, forecasts show that the pollution could again enter the “severe” zone by Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/358Kqbg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi addresses 250th session of Rajya Sabha

To mark the landmark 250th session, there is a discussion in the House on the ‘Role of Rajya Sabha in Indian Polity: Need for Reform’ on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32X3uYC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Economy losing steam, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das faces tough balancing act

Das, overseeing what was until recently the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has worked tirelessly to restore relations with the government after a bitter public spat led his predecessor Urjit Patel to quit. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Okqqvy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Most parents struggle to differentiate between depression signs, normal mood swings...

Forty per cent of parents struggle to differentiate between normal mood swings and signs of depression, while 30 per cent are tricked as their child hides his/her feelings well. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2QtUY0M https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Winter session: Cong slams Centre over J&K, Gandhi family SPG cover removal

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VVS Laxman names 'India's biggest match-winner he played with,' narrates unheard...

Former India batsman VVS Laxman had no hesitation in naming former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble as the biggest match-winner for India he has played with. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32Y9vEg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Negative emotions, bad mood reduce how much we trust others

Negative emotions reduce how much we trust others, even if these emotions were triggered by events that have nothing to do with the decision to trust. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2CT8anN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Suicides fall with gay marriage in Sweden, Denmark as stigma fades

The advent of gay marriage has cut suicide rates among lesbians and gay men, but, divorced, widowed or married, homosexuals are still more prone to suicide than their straight peers. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/3309xLP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sexual orientation linked to eating disorders

Researchers found that the rates of self-reported eating disorders were the highest among transgender people. Heterosexual men had the lowest rates. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/32XQIcq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Inciting your child against your partner can destroy your family. Here's how

A parent’s attempt to ruin their child’s bond with the other parent leads to nothing else than harm to the family. Called parental alienation, the situation leads to the rejection of a parent by a child later. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2Qvwwf9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by cops near university

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Arvind Kejriwal says no need to reintroduce odd-even scheme as Delhi's air clears...

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Time for hip waders: Venice sees record 3rd exceptional tide

Stores and museums in Venice were mostly closed in the hardest-hit area around St. Mark’s Square, but tourists donned high rubber boots or even hip waders to witness and photograph the spectacle. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35hQFtD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shooters sneak into party at California's Fresno, open fire at crowd; 4 dead

Fresno police said that 10 people were shot on Sunday night in the backyard of a house on the 5300 block of East Lamona Avenue near Caesar Avenue, reports The Fresno Bee. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QDKj3J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SC agrees to hear P Chidambaram's plea against Delhi HC order refusing him bail

SC agrees to hear Chidambaram’s plea against Delhi HC order refusing him bail in INX Media case from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37hV8hq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two US chemistry professors arrested for cooking meth at university

The arrests drew comparisons to the central character in the hit TV series “Breaking Bad,” in which a high school chemistry teacher began making methamphetamine from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OkRhYl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Justice SA Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI, succeeds Ranjan Gogoi

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'Want frank discussion on all matters': PM Modi on Parliament's winter session

The opposition is likely to counter the governmnet on the state of the economy and the detention of political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QsU3xy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What PM Modi told his party men about BJP strategy this session

Leading a discussion with the whips of the party and about 10 key ministers, PM Modi rejected a suggestion by one of the attendees, member of Parliament and former minister Jual Oram to focus on the Ayodhya verdict and the building of the Ram temple. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QsuigJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, likely to dip further

AQI started improving from Saturday - with average AQI recorded at 357 for the day by the central pollution monitoring agency. With that, the air quality had improved from ‘severe’ to the ‘very poor’ category after four days. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2r187Ul https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sharad Arvind Bobde takes oath as 47th Chief Justice of India

Justice Bobde was part of the five-judge constitution bench hearing the longest running Ayodhya land dispute case and in which the order is expected by November 18, before CJI Gogoi retires. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/377XOOG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Muslim bodies will seek Ayodhya verdict review

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) said they opposed the unanimous SC decision last week favouring the construction of a Ram temple at the 2.77-acre site in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya town. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37bnJ8p https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Winter Session of Parliament starts today, govt-opposition face-off likely on economy,...

The list, provided by the Lok Sabha secretariat, also includes the industrial relations code — one of the four labour reforms — and the proposal to replace two ordinances on banning e-cigarettes and lowering corporate tax rates. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/358PTPm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sharad Pawar-Sonia Gandhi meet on fate of alliance with Sena today

Although Pawar said on Friday that the three-party government will be formed and will last for five years, Congress leaders said the final decision is yet to be taken. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CUdEyt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sri Lanka's new president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a war hero and polarising figure

Rajapaksa is the younger brother of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, and the two nationalists gave the military a free hand to crush the Tamil separatists and end a 26-year civil war that had left more than 100,000 people dead. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33W3wBp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All India Muslim Personal Law Board decides to file review petition against Supreme...

All India Muslim Personal Law Board decides to file review petition against Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QskF1M https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP minister Saryu Roy to contest against Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das from Jamshedpur...

The central leadership of the BJP is yet to declare a candidate for the Jamshedpur (West) even though the deadline for filing the nomination paper for the seat ends on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/346ZCp6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 killed after 117-year-old church gutted in fire in Meghalaya

The fire at the Church of God, which was set up in 1902 in Qualapatty locality, is believed to have started from a spark in its electrical wiring as the building was undergoing large-scale repair work. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ktxyol https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Krishna, the wild jumbo captured recently, dies at a training facility in Assam

Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who was on a visit to Goalpara, on October 29 ordered the capture of the 25-year-old male “rogue elephant” which was suspected to be responsible for the death of five people that day in district’s Matia area. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xm6tsf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong officer hit by arrow; police fire water cannons

Riot police lined up a few hundred meters (yards) away and shot several volleys of tear gas at the protesters, who sheltered behind a wall of umbrellas across an entire street and threw gasoline bombs into nearby bushes and trees, setting them on fire. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CSB6fK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, 'war hero' who ended Sri Lanka's 3-decade-long bloody civil...

Though dubbed as the “war hero”, the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CN4aVX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump undergoes exam at Walter Reed: White House

United States President Donald Trump also spent time at the hospital meeting with the family of a special forces soldier injured in Afghanistan. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CSIzvf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What the UK's December 12 Brexit election is all about

If Johnson leads the Conservatives to a majority in the 650-member House of Commons, the UK will leave the EU on the next exit date of January 31. If he falls short by 15 or 20 seats, Westminster will be in for another round of Brexit-related blood-letting. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2CS05zK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Didn't expect such a fate, says woman who was asked to turn back at Sabarimala

Travelling with 18 relatives, Naidu had heard that the Supreme Court had cleared the way for women between 10 and 50 to visit the hilltop shrine, and hoped to fulfill her life’s dream of offering prayers to the presiding deity at Sabarimala, Ayappa. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qrj8Jh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's 'first' pet detective finds lost animals using high-tech gear

Sun Jinrong, the pet detective, has reunited around 1,000 missing pets with their owners since he launched his business seven years ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33XdLFE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs Bangladesh: Dale Steyn names Indian pacer as best fast bowler in the w...

After India’s victory in Indore, a fan asked South African fast-bowling great Dale Steyn on who according to him is the best pacer in the world right now. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33WEIJh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sri Lanka strongman Gotabaya Rajapaksa set to become president after rival concedes...

With half the votes counted from Saturday’s election, Rajapaksa led with 50.7 percent, while his main rival Sajith Premadasa had 43.8 percent, the election commission said. Rajapaksa’s party claimed victory. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qkNiTM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Driver of local train which rammed into another in Hyderabad succumbs to injuri...

At around 10.40am on Monday, the MMTS train (No 47178), travelling from Falaknuma to Lingampalli collided with Hundri Inter-City Express (Train No 17028) between Kurnool and Secunderabad, stationed on the same track on Platform No. 2. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33Y3gBG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Social stimulus may be key in reducing interest in drugs. Here's why

According to a recent study, social interaction could constitute a valuable component in the treatment of substance use disorders by reducing the salience of the drug. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2Qs42D6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of Parliament's winter session, leaders attend all-party meeting to thrash...

This is the second all-party meeting after Saturday when political leaders discussed issues they wished to debate on during the Parliament session. Saturday’s meeting was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/35dRa7F https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lanka presidential election

Sri Lanka’s former wartime defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won the presidency with a clear majority. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qYc4co https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Holding discussions on sexuality, gender key to clearing prejudices

For Rohit and 240 million of his adolescent peers in India, questions of sexuality, masculinity, gender roles and relationships are everyday problems, made more difficult by the absence of any information and the stymieing of discussions around these so-called taboo topics. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/33UH9vZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In BJP-Sena war of words, Devendra Fadnavis' rare praise for Bal Thackeray

Fadnavis’ words of praise comes amid worsening of ties between Sena and BJP after they were unable to agree to a power-sharing deal to form a government. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qk82Lm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rani Rampal's India women's hockey team has no fear in their minds

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Why the Gandhis cannot lead India's Opposition, writes Ramachandra Guha

Younger Indians are rightly appalled that the party of the freedom movement believes that only a fifth-generation dynast can lead it. Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka may think they owe it to the Congress to stay in politics. They owe it to the country to go from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NVb2a7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia's James Pattinson banned for personal abuse, will miss 1st Test against...

Pattinson was vying with Mitchell Starc for the third pace-bowling spot in the Australia side for the opening match in the two-test series, which starts in Brisbane on Thursday from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qmb2BA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Muslim Board to meet on Ayodhya order today

AIMPLB member Kamal Farooqui said AIMPLB’s executive body members, legal experts and advocates of Muslim litigants in the Ayodhya case will attend the meeting at Lucknow’s Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema seminary. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Ku3lFI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Navy's MiG jet crashes in Goa, pilots eject safely

Both the pilots, who are trainees, have ejected safely and a search and rescue operation is on. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32Qxkhr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in 'severe' category after marginal improvement

Government pollution monitoring agencies had forecast that a significant improvement in air quality was expected on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xl1qbJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Won't compromise on honesty,' Rajat Sharma resigns as DDCA president

Sharma’s nearly 20-month tenure was a tumultuous one with his public differences with general secretary Vinod Tihara, who enjoys a fair amount of support base in the organisation. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qTCVGz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gunmen open fire on buses carrying Sri Lankan voters

There were no immediate reports of casualties, but a police official said the attackers had burnt tyres on the road and set up makeshift road blocks to ambush the convoy of over 100 buses. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XhVJeF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mayank Agarwal is racing and he is coming for all of you

India vs Bangladesh: Mayank Agarwal hit his second double hundred in last 5 innings as India reached 493 for 6 at stumps on Day 2 in Indore, leading Bangladesh by 343 runs. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32TjpHe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

CJI Ranjan Gogoi given farewell at SC premise, to retire on Nov 17

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Amid confusion, Sabarimala temple opens today

The seven-judge bench will re-examine the Sabarimala issue as well as that related to the entry of women in mosques, the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Dawoodi Bohras and the denial of access to fire temples for Parsi women, who marry outside the community. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OgHqTl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4-month-old baby dies aboard flight from Surat to Mumbai

Riya, who was with her mother Preeti Jindal and grandparents, could have lost consciousness on board without her family realising it, according to airline sources. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Qnx9rb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hand over wanted Indians living in Pak if you want better ties: S Jaishankar

In a wide-ranging interview with French daily Le Monde, the minister said Pakistan does not deny sending terrorists to India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rMM5F3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Sharp increase' in Pakistan's efforts to illegally get N-tech: Berlin

The German government said that since 2010, there had been “some quantitative changes” in illegal procurement efforts by states such as Iran, whose activities had witnessed a reduction since the JCPoA came into force in 2016. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32T7vx2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar to meet on Sunday over Maharashtra impasse: Report

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is Congress’ in-charge for Maharashtra, said on Friday that his party alone cannot take decisions and the two leaders will meet on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32SAmSh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sabarimala: With its 'essentiality doctrine', has SC walked into a trap? | Opin...

The court is not the clergy. Instead of deciding on what is integral to faith, follow the Constitution from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37bNRzK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Govt intends to address concerns of telecom sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman

While announcing its financial results on Thursday, telecom major Vodafone Idea (VIL) had said its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining relief from the government and positive outcome of the legal remedy post the apex court ruling on the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) issue. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OkkHWq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gunmen fire on buses carrying Muslim Sri Lankan voters

There were no immediate reports of casualties. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XhVJeF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Consumption expenditure survey: Government to scrap report over bad data

On Friday, Business Standard released leaked findings from the 2017-18 CES which showed that inflation-adjusted average monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) declined by 3.7% in the country between 2011-12 and 2017-18, a first in four decades. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32OfSKw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I have the right to speak,' says Donald Trump amid impeachment hearings

US president Donald Trump made the assertion while accusing the opposition Democratic party of denying the Republicans the due process in the House-initiated impeachment proceedings against him. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2COYsmg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NASA overpaid Boeing by hundreds of millions of dollars: Report

What’s more, NASA failed to consider in their analysis that they could overcome any perceived gap by purchasing more seats either directly from Russia or from Boeing. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OctCta https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pope Francis compares politicians who rage against gays to Hitler

Pope Francis did not name any politicians or countries as the targets of his criticism. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OhTmo4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In election pledge, UK Labour party promises free broadband for all

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned Labour’s plan as ‘slightly fantastical’ saying it would cost ‘many tens of billions’ of taxpayers’ money. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2XiGnqd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After Twitter attack on ambassador, Donald Trump says his tweets aren't intimid...

Donald Trump said he watched a little bit of the second public impeachment hearing on Friday and ‘thought it was a disgrace.’ from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2qTdlBx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Deliberate attack' by 'sociable' teen: Cops baffled over US school shooter's m...

The FBI earlier said there is no evidence that the suspect had any ideological motives or acted on behalf of any organization. No manifesto or suicide note has been found. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2q8ZxTs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Deliberate attack' by 'sociable' teen: Cops baffled over US school shooter's m...

We'll form government that will last 5 years, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Ruling out the possibility of mid-term polls in Maharashtra, Pawar said on Friday the three parties wanted to form a stable and development-oriented government. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2CO4p2R https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SC rejects ED appeal against Shivakumar bail, adds a strong warning on Sabarima...

SC observed that the way the federal agency was treating citizens was not right. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qdMIHe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi at BRICS summit: Terrorism caused $1 trillion loss to world economy

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Ranbaxy case: SC holds Malvinder, Shivinder Singh guilty of contempt

Malvinder and Shivinder Singh have not paid up the Singaporean arbitration award of Rs 2,562 crore to Daiichi Sankyo. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/373pe8l https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'This is a lopsided panel': Kashmiri writer's barb at US Congress hits home

Sunanda Vashisht, a writer and Kashmiri Pandit, harangued lawmakers for wilfully ignoring the role played by Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/355kWvv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Wife not home, come and cook': Hostel warden calls girl student at midnight

Pant University Governor takes cognisance of the girl student’s allegation, orders VC to investigate the matter; registrar says the varsity will probe the case and take appropriate action from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2qThepV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Marathi Singer Geeta Mali dies in road accident on Mumbai-Agra highway

The accident took place near Lahe Phata near Shahapur around 3 pm. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OhnfEL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mumbai, India wait for Prithvi Shaw 2.0

For ‘Prithvi Shaw 2.0’, it will not just be about getting back rhythm and timing. He will have to deal with all the extra attention. With a century on Test debut, he had a dream start to his India career. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/354gSf4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Anything can happen in cricket & politics': Nitin Gadkari on Maharashtra

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Delhi's air quality remains in 'severe' zone, respite likely tomorrow

The government’s pollution monitoring agencies had forecast that the air quality will improve on Friday with wind speed picking up pace. However, they had also said that significant improvement in the air quality is expected only on November 16. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/377xBzS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'DNA of terrorism, nearly failed state': India hits out at Pakistan at UNESCO

Pakistan is home to all shades of darkness; from extremist ideologies and darker powers of radicalisation to the darkest manifestations of terrorism, Ananya Agarwal told the panel. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OeLN1q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Next Maharashtra CM from Shiv Sena, decision on Congress joining govt soon: NCP

Activities to form the government in Maharashtra are expected to gain momentum after Sunday when NCP chief Sharad Pawar is expected to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2NP9Fd5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japanese emperor to 'spend night' with goddess in last major accession rite

The “Daijosai” rite centres on Amaterasu Omikami - the sun goddess from whom conservatives believe the emperor is descended. It is the most overtly religious of the series of rituals marking Naruhito’s taking over after his father Akihito’s abdication. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/371eO9v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump has admitted to bribery, says Nancy Pelosi as impeachment probe in...

“The bribe is to grant or withhold military assistance in return for a public statement of a fake investigation into the elections. That’s bribery,” Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34VyNo6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress, NCP gear up to form Maharashtra government as BJP-Shiv Sena tussle es...

The Congress high command is reportedly thinking positively about supporting a Shiv Sena-led government, with NCP chief Sharad Pawar set to play a key role. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/34HTYK5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Seeks to take India backwards': Congress president Sonia Gandhi hits out at Ce...

Sonia Gandhi was speaking at the awaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) on the 130th birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/374xdlC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US lawmakers 'deeply concerned' by government actions in Jammu and Kashmir

Actions of the Indian government are “harmful to our close and critical relationship”, said Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3781ZKz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Petrol bombs, flaming arrows mark fiery escalation in Hong Kong stir

China’s Global Times tabloid, owned by the state-run People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party, said on Twitter that the Hong Kong government was expected to announce a weekend curfew after some of the worst violence in decades in the Chinese-ruled city. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2rLjlg0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tension at hilltop temple Sabarimala as pilgrim season begins

On September 28, 2018, the Supreme Court opened the Sabarimala temple’s doors to women of all ages and overturned a decades-old ban, in a move that sparked protests by traditionalists who say women of menstruating age cannot enter the temple because the presiding deity, Lord Ayyappa, is considered celibate. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2rLuNbw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea report record losses in Quarter 2

Vodafone Idea’s loss for the September quarter widened to ₹50,922 crore from ₹4,874 crore in the year earlier, as it set aside money to pay dues to the government following last month’s adverse court order. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/350uHuQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two killed in California school shooting, teen in custody

Terrified students described barricading themselves into classrooms while others fled as word rapidly spread of the unidentified Asian boy opening fire with a .45 caliber semiautomatic. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2QkRFbT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How temple movement helped BJP

The demolition of the Babri mosque was a game changer in India’s politics. How did it help the BJP, though? It is instructive to look at the BJP’s electoral performance, especially vis-à-vis the Congress, which it has now replaced as the national political hegemon. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xeg5p7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Foul air a slow poison for Delhi lungs round the year

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s annual average PM 2.5 (particulate matter of 2.5 micron size) last year was 115 microgram per cubic metre while the WHO recommends this be kept under 10 micrograms per cubic metre. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/379bw3K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

S-400 delivery on track, India makes $850 million payment