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Amit Shah said India has joined the list of countries along with the United States and Israel who can strike in enemy territory and avenge the death of its soldiers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VyXZ25 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amit Shah lands in Kolkata to take on TMC, Left protesters hit streets

Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata to take part in a series of events, including a public rally from which he will launch the BJP’s campaign seeking an end to what its calls the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government’s misrule in West Bengal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2I9PH8Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Great guy, Modi: US President Trump tells a home crowd

Trump talked about Prime Minister Modi as well as the love he said he got from the audience at the packed to seams Motera Stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VxwuWH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cargo trains collide in MP's Singrauli, loco pilots trapped

The pilot and assistant pilots of the locomotive of the trains are reported to be trapped, Asian News International said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uHvHaJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Don't want others to join your WhatsApp group using the public link? Here's how...

As it turns out, the solution is hidden inside WhatsApp itself. If you or someone else has already shared the group’s link on social media or any website, they can reset it, preventing more people to join. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39dNoO6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How a special squad caught gangster Ravi Pujari

Sandeep Patil, joint commissioner of police, Bengaluru says the team had received inputs about Pujari living in Senegal, on the western coast of Africa, from several agencies. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32C32QS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rashmi Thackeray is Sena mouthpiece Saamana's new editor

Rashmi Thackeray is the Mumbai chief minster Uddhav Thackeray’s wife. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32EyDBv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Security tightened, Section 144 imposed in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

People have been advised not to assemble, even as Section 144 of the CrCP has been imposed in the area. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3aeSyJU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I fear for his life': Wife of Dr Kafeel Khan writes letter to HC Chief Justice

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Running short on storage space? Here's how you delete media files in WhatsApp

The slew of media files that users arrive in WhatsApp can quickly take up your smartphone’s storage space. Here’s what you need to do. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T8HjNk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

13 missing off Japan after cargo ship, fishing boat collide

The collision between the Guoxing 1 and a 138-tonne Japanese fishing boat happened around 10 pm (1300) GMT Saturday and the cause is unknown, Japan Coast Guard spokesman Tomoyuki Hanzawa said. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/32C3azU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China reports 35 more virus deaths, 573 new cases

The number is lower than the 47 fatalities reported by Chinese authorities on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VxTC7v https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-origin men among 22 jailed for drug dealing in UK

The police said they recovered cocaine, cannabis, cannabis plants, cash and designer items including customised watches. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3cgHtKl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

British PM Boris Johnson announces engagement, expecting baby with fiancée

Johnson, 55, and Symonds, 31, moved into Downing Street when he became prime minister in July 2019. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PDeiY9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand Live, 2nd Test, Day 2: Southee bounces out Shaw, India lose...

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Follow live score and updates from Day 2 of the second Test encounter between India and New Zealand in Christchurch. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3akAyOr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'May never be excited again about a crowd': US President Trump on India visit

Donald Trump, while addressing a rally in South Carolina on Saturday, talked about the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, where tens of thousands of people turned up to hear him speak along with Prime Minister Modi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39cmjLn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: 'Greatest catch ever' - Ravindra Jadeja's stunner sends back...

Shami then got rid of Kyle Jamieson on 49 as India managed to earn a slender lead of 7 runs at the end of the first innings. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/388Md11 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

British PM Boris Johnson announces engagement, expecting baby with fiancée

Johnson, 55, and Symonds, 31, moved into Downing Street when he became prime minister in July 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PDeiY9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump hails Afghanistan deal and plans to meet Taliban leaders soon

US and Taliban have signed a peace deal in Doha on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32FE8Qg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary, ends Bernie Sanders' winning streak

Biden hopes the South Carolina victory will be enough to establish him as the clear alternative to Sanders as the race moves into a new phase. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2T9rZjG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'All they have to do is ask': Trump on helping Iran with coronavirus outbreak

The virus has now hit 61 countries across the globe, prompting the World Health Organization to raise its risk assessment to its highest level. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uDie3E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Centre to push development schemes for individuals in J&K, Ladakh

Earlier this week, cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting on social schemes for the two new UTs. Move aims to highlight government’s intent on development for the regions’ residents. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wkhS2E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kolkata braces for stir ahead of Amit Shah's CAA rally

The administration is expecting a situation similar to that in January when protesters brought the city to a standstill during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PD0rAZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Good words for you also, but...': Judge who praised PM to Cong lawyer in court

Singhvi, who was appearing for the management of the play school, argued against the sealing when justice Mishra asked Singhvi whether he lived near Khan Market. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Pxi3Ow https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Quarantining Japan cruise ship passengers led to more coronavirus cases: Study

Passengers who showed signs of illness were separated from other passengers on board. When the quarantine in Yokohama was removed and passengers could finally disembark, a total of 619 passengers had been infected by the coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VxoTaA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Korea tells citizens to stay home at 'critical moment' in coronavirus bat...

South Korea is grappling with the largest outbreak of the virus outside China, as a new death took the toll to 17, amid a record daily increase in infections since the country confirmed its first patient on January 20. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2vrLzOT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Not one of your strong points': Congress' Kapil Sibal hits out at BJP over raj...

Ravi Shankar Prasad’s had lashed out at the grand old party on Friday for trying to teach it rajdharma or duty after Congress president Sonia Gandhi met President Ramnath Kovind along with a delegation. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2I5Y0mm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Taking cue from UP Police, Delhi cops to make rioters pay for property damage

A direction has already been issued in this regard to the Crime Branch’s SITs and the local police to coordinate with civic authorities and Delhi government to assess the damage. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39lh0JL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Microsoft founder Bill Gates calls coronavirus a 'once-in-a-century' pathogen

Gates’ plea was echoed on Friday by the World Health Organization, which said the risk was very high that the virus would spread and have a global impact. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wda82c https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi riots: Civic agencies will help police hunt for bodies in drains

Over the last three days, police have found bodies of six persons, who died in the rioting, in the clogged drains of north east Delhi. One of the bodies was that of intelligence bureau officer, Ankit Sharma. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T9xejb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mauritius president stopped at Varanasi airport over excess luggage

The Mauritian president was on a two-day visit to the temple town along with a six-member delegation. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Vv4Sl1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of US-Taliban deal, foreign secretary meets top Afghan leaders

India has been keeping a close eye on developments related to the US-Taliban deal, expected to be signed in Doha on February 29, especially because of the terror group’s close links with Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VyGVJI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 865 to feature ISRO's NavIC tech, will come in Realme...

Qualcomm has clarified many doubts by stating that its Snapdragon 865 SoC is capable of NavIC support but it will be ready to roll with the final software update that’s coming in April 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Tcq269 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi riots: At mortuaries, unending wait to identify the dead

Apart from the 38 who died at or were brought dead to GTB hospital, three died at Lok Nayak hospital, and one died on Monday at Jag Parvesh Chandra hospital. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39gbRmc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

AAP's Tahir Hussain, named in FIR for IB man's murder, is absconding: Police

The police said that Hussain, booked after a complaint from Sharma’s parents, is absconding along with his family members and has switched off his cellphone. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wRYp9y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 sixes, 3 wickets: Hardik Pandya makes stunning comeback to cricket in DY Patil...

Hardik Pandya smashed four fours and four sixes and also picked up three wickets on his return to cricket in the DY Patil T20 Cup 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T9qW3a https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Luxembourg becomes first country to provide free public transport

Some cities have already taken similar partial measures but the transport ministry said it was the first time such a decision would cover an entire country. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/382KI4E https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'BJP did not approve': RS Prasad over inflammatory speeches by party leaders

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US postpones ASEAN regional summit due to coronavirus: Official

The official said the United States “values our relationships with the nations of this critical region, and looks forward to future meetings.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3cipLWD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Court temporarily halts Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The twin setbacks for the Trump administration may prove temporary if it appeals to the US Supreme Court, which has consistently sided with the president on immigration and border security policies. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/39aei9B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bus, train collision kills 20 in Pakistan: Report

The accident happened at Rohri area in Sukkur district when the bus was trying to cross an open unmanned railway crossing. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Tn7ZJm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump urges Afghans to 'seize opportunity for peace'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will attend the signing of a peace deal with the Taliban in Doha. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3cihAJV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of US-Taliban deal, foreign secretary meets top Afghan leaders

How Patnaik lost control of his force, legacy

The moment when Patnaik lost control of his own police force, and tarnished his own legacy according to multiple officers in the force, can be traced back to November 5, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3ag5Kyg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

J&K to evict squatters from houses meant for Kashmiri Pandit migrants

More than 300 applications are pending with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) for allotment of accommodation to registered Kashmiri migrant families. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32yIJE7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Balakot changed the paradigm: IAF chief

Bhadauria said the use of air power was considered taboo in sub-conventional conflict until the government took the “tough and bold call” to strike at the very heart of terrorist training infrastructure located deep across the LoC. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32BicWv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Raghuram Rajan's advice as global growth falters over coronavirus fears

There’s little central banks can do, and while more government spending would help, the priority should be on convincing companies and households that the virus is under control, he said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PvxGWY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi violence: From amid the bloodshed, emerge stories of hope, brotherhood

In Brijpuri, Muslims residents and their Hindu neighbours came together to protect a temple located about 100 metres from a mosque that was vandalised and burnt by a mob on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PtJbxR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Samsung Galaxy S20+ first impressions: Gray colour is boring, but display steals...

Galaxy S20 Plus is neither the cheapest flagship Samsung phone nor it has the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s over-the-top specification. Here’s our quick take on the phone. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/385RGFW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Shielded big names': CBI vs CBI plays out in Delhi court; judge rebukes office...

At the last hearing on February 19, the court had rapped the CBI for not conducting lie detector test on its former special director Rakesh Asthana. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T7f4Ph https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'A weak economy, but Hindu Muslim, Hindu Muslim': Chetan Bhagat on Delhi riots

At the centre of tis unrest is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA passed by Parliament in December last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T7kUQy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SN Shrivastava appointed Delhi police commissioner, succeeds Amulya Patnaik amid...

SN Srivastava appointed Delhi police commissioner, succeeds Amulya Patnaik amid violence criticism from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/385s0cF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Multiple abrasion, deep cuts': Autopsy report details brutality inflicted on IB...

Ankit Sharma’s family has accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Tahir Hussain of murdering him. An FIR has been registered and Hussain suspended from AAP. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PuBpnw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ayushmann Khurrana, Huma Qureshi at star-studded screening of Thappad

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7,000 paramilitary soldiers deployed in Delhi, no major incident in 36 hours: Home...

The MHA said that as many as 514 “suspects” have been “detained, arrested” for questioning, and more arrests are expected. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Vtkndl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand prediction: India predicted XI for 2nd Test - Virat Kohli could...

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli and his troops have travelled to Christchurch – New Zealand’s most successful venue at home – in a must-win game. The visitors lost the first Test by 10 wickets. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PxqObr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Pushed back Amit Shah 1000 km': Tejashwi Yadav on Bihar resolution against NRC

Bihar is the first NDA-ruled state, which has demanded tweaking of the revised NPR form. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wPd6Kw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi violence: Anatomy of a riot, and its escalation

While the riots have been controlled, at least 38 people have been killed and over 330 injured. Property worth tens of crores has been destroyed. Some questions remain unanswered. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32yUZ7n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pet dog of coronavirus patient found to have 'low level' of virus in Hong Kong

The dog tested “weak positive” for the coronavirus, the city’s agricultural and fisheries department said in a statement, without giving further details. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TnJewl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pet dog of coronavirus patient found to have 'low level' of virus in Hong Kong

Putin reveals plan to use body double to make public appearances for him

Putin’s comments showed that a conspiracy theory widespread on the internet that the Russian strongman has been impersonated over the years or even replaced by a lookalike is not entirely without basis. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VsYZF2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Delhi, families scared to take bodies back to riot affected areas

Many families, who were spotted outside the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) hospital mortuary, feared the worst after bodies would be handed over to them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2I18ALn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rape complainant, 19, attacked with acid by accused's wife

In her complaint, the 19-year-old alleged the attackers included two men and a sub-inspector’s wife, Neetu, who had earlier lodged a fake complaint against her. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PqQc2H https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Facebook cancels conference, Microsoft withdraws from another over coronavirus ...

The conference, which attracted 5,000 people from around the world last year, was scheduled to be held on May 5 and 6 in San Jose, California. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/399mHdt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

California thief steals vehicle with corpse inside

The vehicle was parked Wednesday evening outside a Greek Orthodox church in Pasadena, east of Los Angeles, and was left running as the driver dropped off one body, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Grace Medrano told AFP. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3c8jfBI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 coronavirus cases spark new fears

As coronavirus spreads globally, a look at five instances which show that the outbreak is far more unpredictable than originally assumed. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/382u3yd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Baseless': RS Prasad responds to Cong jibe over Delhi judge's transfer

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India, US look to fast-track conclusion of 'phase one'

The two sides hadn’t been able to bridge differences to come up with a widely anticipated limited trade package ahead of Trump’s visit during February 24-25. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/399iyWX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi riots: Face-off between Bhim Army, CAA backers a trigger

The details of the sequence of events, as pieced together by Delhi Police through inputs from personnel on the ground Sunday, were shared with HT by at least two senior officers who spoke on the condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TzBWGf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gmail bug disables ability to empty trash on Android

Uptill now, Gmail users used to get an option which allowed them to empty their trash bin and their spam box in a single go via ‘Empty Trash Now’ and ‘Empty Spam Now’ options. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3947quv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Our batting looks unsettled on tour - Dilip Vengsarkar

Virat Kohli’s men were outplayed in all departments of the game in Wellington, suffering a 10-wicket drubbing in just over three days. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ThhPwk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Number of deaths in Delhi violence mounts to 32, more than 250 injured

Delhi Police have registered 18 FIRs and 106 people have been arrested in connection with the violence in North-East Delhi, reported news agency ANI. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wOOOAl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Injury scare for India ahead of 2nd Test, Prithvi Shaw skips...

Shubman Gill had a good net session on Thursday and it is expected that he would be asked to open the innings alongside Mayank Agarwal if Shaw is unable to make it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/394E6nE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi violence: Intelligence Bureau staffer, a cop's son, killed; family mourns

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'Failure of leadership': Bernie Sanders on Trump's statement on Delhi clashes

Sanders is the second Democratic presidential nominee after Senator Elizabeth Warren to speak against the violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act in New Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3cdXy3a https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Apple to open its online store in India this year, says Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook in a call with the company’s shareholders said that the company would open its online store in India in 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2vk8vjc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court bar association criticises justice Arun Mishra for PM praise

The remarks by Justice Mishra came in for sharp criticism from SCBA, which, in its resolution, said such statements reflect poorly on the independence of judiciary. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uv3UKu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi violence: For riot-hit families, their homes of years are not 'safe' anym...

As Delhi Police officers and paramilitary personnel manned Brijpuri Road on Wednesday, several Hindu and Muslim families crossed the road to be at a “safer location” and be with their “own people”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3ca1XUR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi violence: Countrymade guns from West UP, weapons of all shapes used in ri...

The kinds of wounds people have, and eye-witnesses accounts from various riot-hit spots in north-east Delhi, point to how the mobs that led the communal riot were heavily armed -- with countrymade pistols, swords, hammers, sickles, baseball bats, sticks and large stones. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3829SjK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IAF relief flight from China brings back 76 Indians, citizens from 7 nations

The people brought back are expected to undergo a 14-day quarantine in India like their previous batches to ensure that they are cleared of the COVID-19 virus. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wJuvUS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sweeping changes likely in Delhi Police after cops caught napping on violence

Government officials familiar with the matter said the home ministry’s assessment is that Delhi Police was caught napping. Security cover around the capital was increased because of President Donald Trump’s visit. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3cbLgZ4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

RAW ex-chief tried to gauge Farooq Abdullah's mood on new order in J-K

The brief for AS Dulat’s secret mission was simple: to suss out Abdullah’s mood in “accepting the new reality of Jammu & Kashmir after the nullification of Article 370”, according to one of the officials. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PuNnO1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Scientists discover animal that can live without oxygen

The tiny, less than 10-celled parasite Henneguya salminicola lives in salmon muscle, according to the finding published on Tuesday in the journal PNAS. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wQNop7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Woman raped by 3 in separate incidents within 2 hours in Navi Mumbai: Cops

All the three accused, including an autorickshaw driver, have been arrested. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TwkQJl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Caught on cam, Telangana cop seen kicking man grieving his dead daughter

A video of constable Sridhar kicking the girl’s father who was squatting on the road preventing the cops from taking her daughter’s body to the mortuary for post-mortem went viral on social media on Wednesday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32xyKP7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

119 Indians, stuck in coronavirus-hit Japan ship for over 20 days, land in Delhi...

Foreign minister S Jaishankar, taking to Twitter, thanked the Japanese authorities for their facilitation in evacuation of the stuck Indians onboard the coronavirus-hit Japan ship. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3cbQnsp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rest of world overtakes China in new coronavirus cases

The UN health agency put the number of new cases in China on Tuesday at 411 (down from 508 a day before) while those registered outside the country stood at 427. China’s death toll rose by 52 to 2,715. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a6JCGs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Unseasonal rain and hailstorm damage crops across 3 states

According to Bihar government officials, rain and hailstorm in parts of south and north Bihar adjacent to Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday damaged flowering and fruiting oilseed, pulses, vegetables, tobacco crop, and blossoming mango orchards. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T5Zwvf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Arvind Kejriwal blames 'outsiders', 'politics of hate' for violence; visits riot-hit...

Speaking in the Assembly, Kejriwal urged people to “reject the politics of hate” and said neither the Hindus nor the Muslims have benefited from the violence. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TmKyQp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Revamped insurance plan marks major farm reform

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which became operational in 2016-17, has been hobbled by long delays in paying off claims, upsetting farmers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Vr4Smk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rajya Sabha panel recommendations get Cabinet nod

The Cabinet informed that the government had accepted all recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha Select Committee, which studied an earlier version of the draft legislation that aims at banning commercial surrogacy and allowing only altruistic surrogacy in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a5RYy0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'You will be trapped, charred in 15 mins': Tales of horror from Delhi's Ground ...

Dissecting a riot: The violence picked no sides, took no prisoners as mob fury, arson and terror ruled the streets over two unforgiving days. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PuAt2q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cong targets Home Minister Amit Shah for Delhi violence, tells him to quit

The Cnngress Working Committee (CWC) demanded immediate resignation of Union home minister Amit Shah for “colossal failure” to restore normalcy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HY7C2k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Won't be another Shaheen Bagh in Delhi': Kapil Mishra as protesters leave Jafrabad...

BJP’s East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday supported strict action against anyone, including Mishra, if they gave “provocative” speeches. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a95cu6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court pans police for 'lack of professionalism' in handling Delhi clash...

The moment an inflammatory remark is made, police should take action, said the Supreme Court bench. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37YGtHd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stress may lead to surprising social benefits. Here' how

For the study, the researchers asked participants about their stressors and whether they gave or received emotional support on that day.Stressors included arguments and stressful events. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/380nyfl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A kiss is just a kiss except when it spreads the coronavirus

Epidemiologists say limiting contact could help slow the march of a disease that’s turned up in dozens of countries in just two months and killed more than 2,700 people. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3ccbXgf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP MLA accused of chanting provocative slogans says he had gone to defuse tension...

When contacted, Abhay Verma confirmed he had gone to the market but said that he did not shout such slogans and that he was there to diffuse tensions after rumours of stone pelting surfaced in the area. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/381Lhf4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Ghus Kar Maarenge...': Former IAF chief on first anniversary of Balakot air st...

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Call in the army, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after fresh violence erupts...

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India vs New Zealand: 'Once he feels he can do it, he will be destructive' - Captain...

Kohli, who too faced a similar start, when he played away from home for the first time does not want to jump the gun and instead give the opener a fairly long rope before making conclusions from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/392aJCf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Shiv Sena slams Centre for failing to curb Delhi violence, draws comparison to 1984...

The Sena targeted the Union Home Ministry’s inability to gather information about the planning of the communal violence said that this was dangerous for national security. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32s5xVN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why India's oldest port is leasing area as big as London Docklands

India’s oldest operating port has hired property consultant JLL India to survey and digitize records of its land bank, Chairman Vinit Kumar said in an interview at his office in Kolkata. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Vn9Os5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No major terror attack as they were scared': Ex-IAF chief on Balakot anniv

The IAF had carried out the air strikes in Balakot 12 days after a suicide bombing killed 40 CRPF troopers in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Tf9QzR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

17 dead in Delhi violence; Amit Shah, Ajit Doval chair emergency meetings

These clashes are worst in the capital in the last two decades. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32sBnBT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Women protesters leave Jafrabad protest site, but only 'temporarily'

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Water cannons fired at students as they gherao Delhi CM's home over violence

People gathered outside Kejriwal’s residence and raised slogans demanding action against those responsible for violence in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Tey4u2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Don't air content promoting 'anti-national' attitude: Govt to TV channels over Delhi...

Fresh violence tore through northeast Delhi on Tuesday, taking the death toll in the communal clashes over the amended citizenship law to 13. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VtIVCO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saffron flags mark Hindu homes, shops in north-east Delhi

He said that these flags were put up on Saturday, a day before violence broke out in the neighbouring areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wNzB2A https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK court told Julian Assange tried to call White House, Hillary Clinton over data...

Julian Assange is being sought by the United States on 18 counts of hacking US government computers and an espionage offence to leak hundreds of thousands of secret documents by WikiLeaks almost a decade ago. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2VmO7Zb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The resilience of India-US relations| Analysis

Differences remain, but the gains on the positives and negatives of the ledger can be built upon from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/383OFWx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amid Delhi violence, SN Shrivastava appointed special commissioner of police

The senior IPS officer is first in line to become Commissioner of police as well when Amulya Patnaik’s controversial tenure gets over. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uzkh94 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Inexperience, distrust in leadership: Why cops failed to control Delhi violence

Once touted as the model police for all states, Delhi Police, experts say, has lately failed to handle law and order situations due to several reasons. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HShM4L https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Data, digital issues set to be part of India-US trade deal

Talks may begin as early as April and will prioritise data and digital issues, the people said on condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32CmzRv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Balakot strike was a turning point for India| Opinion

In 12 months, no major Pakistan-sponsored attack has occurred. This underscores its game-changing potential from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VopJXo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Prez Trump, First Lady Melania pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

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Amit Shah holds review meeting, prohibitory orders clamped in Northeast Delhi for...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier held an emergency meeting of MLAs and officials from the affected areas and appealed the protesters to maintain peace. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a2Xz8h https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Montrachet, Chablis,Mersault: if you want to know how a white wine should taste,...

If you like wine or want to know more, here’s my suggestion: start with white Burgundy. It will do things to your palate that you never thought were possible! from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VfRnpr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Borders need to be sealed, preventive arrests should be made: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal...

The Delhi CM, addressing a press briefing over the Delhi clashes, said preventive arrested should be made. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HOTcSa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump, Narendra Modi meet for talks at Hyderabad House

On the anvil, is the signing of the defence deals and at least five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on issues ranging from civil nuclear cooperation to natural gas and trade facilitation from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PlheZi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In plea to Supreme Court, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad blames BJP's Kapil...

Azad also sought security for women protesting at Shaheen Bagh in south Delhi, which has come to national limelight. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3c8D37Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Understanding 'self-disturbance' in schizophrenia to help patients effectively

Alongside treating symptoms with medication and psychotherapy, experts are of the say that a better understanding of the experience of people with schizophrenia would enable clinicians to help patients effectively. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/38X5ALX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fire at tyre market in Delhi's Karawal Nagar, fire tenders stuck in Jafrabad

The fire tenders have asked for police protection before moving forward. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2TgcipJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Viral video shows man with gun charging at policeman during Delhi clashes

There were media reports that the man was identified and detained, but HT could not independently verify this. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2vYIbez https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Till Modi is in power, we will not get any response from India: Shahid Afridi on...

“People from either side of the border want to travel to each other’s country. I don’t understand what Modi wants to do and what his agenda really is,” he added. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SZr2dL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Childhood abuse to adolescent experimentation with cigarettes. Here's how

Physical abuse of children especially when they’re toddlers or teens, dramatically increases the odds that their adolescent experimentation with cigarettes will lead to a heavy smoking habit. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/2SUIzU8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Home minister Amit Shah calls second meeting in 12 hours to review Delhi situation...

There was fresh stone pelting in the Brahampuri locality in Northeast Delhi on Tuesday morning after which the security personnel conducted a flag march. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PBZ59R https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump in India Live: US Prez arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan for ceremonial recep...

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'Am happy': Kejriwal ahead of Melania's 'happiness class' in Delhi school

According to the sources, Melania Trump will reach the school in south Delhi around noon and spend over an hour there. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VlHmXU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stones, glass shards, pieces of bricks: Scene in Delhi's Jafrabad and Maujpur morning...

Security personnel are conducting flag marches to prevent any further flare-ups and maintain peace after the area witnessed heavy stone pelting and arson. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37ZxN3k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Those chanting pro-Pak slogans should be shot at sight': Karnataka MLA

The Kogadu MLA maintained that such people should not be provided with legal help. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2STeioN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China reports 508 more coronavirus cases, South Korea has 60 more

Another 71 deaths were reported, 68 of them in the city of Wuhan, where the epidemic has been concentrated. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2uqutAw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At banquet dinner for Donald Trump, salmon tikka, raan ali-shan to mark cultural...

President Trump is known for his love for meatloaf, steak with ketchup, even McDonald’s burgers. As beef is out of the question, Rashtrapati Bhavan chefs are offering him an alternative: raan ali-shan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32sBqxM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 civilians who died during clashes in northeast Delhi had gunshot wounds: Doct...

Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) hospital in Dilshad Garden received the most patients. The bodies too were kept in its mortuary. Autopsies will be conducted on Tuesday after their respective families give consent. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wEU7Ch https://ift.tt/2zbki14

When roses at Delhi's anti-CAA protest were replaced by stones, bricks, glass b...

Monday in Jafrabad had begun differently from how it ended. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HT4Jjm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Class-action suits, mediation set to give teeth to consumer laws

Class-action suits, a legal tool widely used in western consumer markets such as the US, enable one individual complaint of a faulty product or service to be treated as an “interest group” of other people in similar circumstances. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39VJeKK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

5 dead in street battle at protest site in north east Delhi

At several places in Jafrabad and Maujpur, people passing by in auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers were stopped, dragged out on the roads, and beaten. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SXSuIJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape

More than 80 women, including famous actresses, had accused him of sexual misconduct stretching back decades. He had denied the allegations and said any sexual encounters were consensual. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32nrSE5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Clashes erupt between pro and anti-CAA groups in northeast Delhi's Maujpur

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'Bigger problem in Delhi is...': Shashi Tharoor's Twitter jibe at PM Modi

Some of his remarks were even too hot to handle by his party, the Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2v8QFzq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump lands in Gujarat, begins 36-hour 'exciting' India visit

“Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted ahead of Trump’s arrival. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Tq9ZN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Realme X50 Pro 5G to launch in India today: Check out specs, expected price, how...

The launch event of the Realme X50 Pro 5G will begin at 2:30PM in India. Check out all the details here. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a06AyZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China may postpone parliament for the first time amid coronavirus outbreak

Top Communist Party leaders including President Xi Jinping attend each year’s gathering of the National People’s Congress, which rubber-stamps bills, budgets and personnel moves already decided by the party. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/38SLQZH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

All you need to know about Air Force One, US President's flying White House

The plane is capable of refueling mid-air and has unlimited range so that it can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2v8JK9q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump tweets in Hindi from Air Force One, says 'eager to reach India'

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Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut shares latest look on Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary,...

Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen playing former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in Thalaivi, is a spitting image of the late politician in a new still from the film. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wERznL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Karnataka minister wants law to shoot those who 'speak ill of India'

Karnataka Agriculture Minister B C Patil ‘s comment came days after a young woman was arrested on charges of sedition after she raise Pakistan Zindabad slogan at a rally against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Bengaluru. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T4lIEE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Security cover for Trump: 108 senior officers, over 10,000 cops in Ahmedabad

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Ravi Pujari, wanted for murder and extortion, in Karnataka police custody

Ravi Pujari, who was arrested in South Africa last week, has 39 cases registered against him in Mangaluru and 37 cases in Bengaluru alone, apart from several other cases across the country including in Mumbai. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3c4DPmn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

See you soon in Ahmedabad, tweets PM ahead of Trump's India touchdown

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India suffer first defeat in ICC World Test Championship, here is how the table...

India vs New Zealand: India lost the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington by 10 wickets on Sunday. It was their first loss in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2vVZlcC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Respect concerns': Delhi dy CM Manish Sisodia on being dropped from Melania Trump...

Trump’s India Visit :The US First Lady will visit a Delhi government school on Tuesday to get to know about a class under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s “happiness curriculum”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T5cUyi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Gangster Ravi Pujari will be brought to India from South Africa today: Police

Pujari has been named in at least 200 cases across the country. He was arrested in Senegal in West Africa in January 2019, where he jumped bail and fled to South Africa, where he was involved in drug trafficking and extortion racket. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Ryz3O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Don't use saliva to turn pages of files': Uttar Pradesh govt to officials

The order has been issued to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2v9sJfr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian shot dead at grocery store in Los Angeles: Cops

Maninder, who had turned 31 last month, was married and father of two. Hailing from Karnal, Sahi had arrived in the US less than six months ago and had sought political asylum. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Pa7Qq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man lynched after his son damages neighbour's phone

Police said Alimul Sheikh was killed hours he got into a scuffle with his neighbour, Malla Bakkas, after the latter accused the former’s seven-year-old son of stealing his phone. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T997Qz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India responds to China on restrictions on export of medical supplies to treat ...

external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the precautions taken by India were in accordance with WHO’s advisory about the Coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HLuhiu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Leaning building of Delhi's Munirka razed in 72-hour long exercise

According to SDMC officials engaged in the operation, the demolition exercise was “peculiar” and “difficult” as the building was situated on hilly terrain, amid a cluster of houses in the village, which is largely an unauthorised colony. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2v0IKo3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: 'We weren't competitive enough' - Virat Kohli after Wellington...

India vs New Zealand: The Virat Kohli led side suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test in Wellington. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PjndxP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand thump India by 10 wickets in 1st Test in Wellington

India vs New Zealand: New Zealand needed 9 runs to win on 4th day of the first Test and chased down the total without losing a wicket. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2vYCaOZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A blueprint for dealing with President Trump | Opinion

Feed his vanity, deepen convergence on China, ensure pressure on terror, point out costs of the US trade policy from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uspeAs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dr Kafeel Khan's uncle shot dead over property dispute: Police

Nusrutullah Warsi, who belonged to a land owning family, owned several pieces of lands in Gorakhpur and outside and was fighting cases on illegal possession on many of them. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39ZdaWe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: 'Kohli missed a trick': VVS Laxman identifies what 'could...

He was also not very convinced with Kohli’s tactics when India took the second new ball and said that the skipper should have used his pacers in a longer spell. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HMqy43 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

From H-1B visas to trade, Congress throws questions at PM Modi ahead of Trump v...

India and the US are expected to finalise at least five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on issues ranging from trade facilitation to homeland security during Trump’s visit during February 24-25 alongside some defence deals. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32jEcVI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress wants to convert Madhya Pradesh into Italy: BJP MLA on online liquor s...

Under the new excise policy of the Madhya Pradesh government for 2020-21, the supply of liquor will be done online. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37PlsyO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Wagging tail: Old weakness comes back to haunt India in W...

IND VS NZ: Colin de Grandhomme (43), Kyle Jamieson (44) and Trent Boult (38) attacked and had fun under the bright sun. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SSZl6d https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: 'Showed his teammates how to bat' - Scott Styris lauds Mayank...

Mayank Agarwal reached his half-century but India lost Cheteshwar Pujara just on the stroke of Tea as his erred in judgement and shouldered arms to an incoming delivery by Trent Boult. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a06IyC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ayushmann Khurrana got money from passengers for singing songs, says 'I am a trained...

Ayushmann Khurrana revealed at Hindustan Shikhar Samagam 2020 that he rejected 5-6 films before finalising Vicky Donor for his Bollywood debut. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38RFb25 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Over 500 women block Delhi road over CAA, forces DMRC to shut exits at this sta...

Delhi Police have also deployed additional personnel around the Jaffrabad metro station in Northeast Delhi as women continued their protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37WPIYE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump in India: Artists rehearse at Motera ahead of US President's arrival

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No 3k-tonne gold deposit found in UP's Sonbhadra: Geological Survey of India

Reacting to the reports, GSI, which is headquartered in Kolkata, said it had carried out gold exploration in the region but the results were not encouraging. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37MVY57 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress leader likens Donald Trump to Bollywood villain 'Mogambo'

Chowdhury, who is Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, has also declined the invitation by Rashtrapati Bhavan for the banquet being organised in honour of Trump on February 25, citing that the similar invitation was not extended to party’s interim president Sonia Gandhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SR3pDT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

MHA cancels Manipal varsity FCRA licence over 'unauthorised research'

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act -2010 (FCRA) account of the university for carrying out the “unauthorized” research at the Manipal Institute of Virology, the official said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32hjbeq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ex-Jet Airways director Naresh Goyal, wife booked for cheating travel company

The MRA Marg police, following the orders of a metropolitan magistrate on Tuesday registered a complaint against Goyal and his wife under various sections of the Indian Penal Code from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HP84Qq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

14-year-old student raped in Rajasthan's Bundi at knife-point

The 14-year-old victim is a class 8 student, he said. Police lodged the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO). from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32jrvu2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, US may ink pact for clean fuel to remote areas

The two sides are expected to sign at least five agreements in areas ranging from nuclear power to homeland security during Trump’s two-day visit beginning on February 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PdYmuX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus outbreak: India is infection free, but risk continues to remain high

The last of the three students diagnosed with novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Kerala after returning from the epicentre of the outbreak in Wuhan in January left for home after being declared disease free on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VdD9VW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, 129 other nations pledge to save 1 million species facing extinction

The Gandhinagar Declaration of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) also stressed that “ecological connectivity” of migratory species will be key to arresting their decline. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39X5ALS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

What women can, and cannot do, in the Army, writes Karan Thapar

The Army has a sharply narrowing pyramid structure and just as an increasingly diminishing proportion of men rise upwards so, too, will be the case with women. Nonetheless, a ceiling has been broken and the sound of shattering glass is discernible from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wCuGRT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indo-Pacific ties, Afghanistan focus of Modi, Trump meeting

The Boeing P8I anti-submarine warfare and surveillance aircraft, four more of which expected to be delivered to India this year to make a total of 12, are central to the Indo-Pacific cooperation with the aircraft of the US and Australia in touch with each other over the entire theatre. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3a7GqdR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Was warned against reporting assault, says Nagaur victim

Kavita Srivastav, general secretary of the Rajasthan chapter of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, says the Dalits continue to face caste violence and live in fear of the police. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HOfmnG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man in MP batters mother to death, dumps body in drain

Being irritated by his mother’s nagging, Santosh borrowed the idea from a television serial and carried out the plot, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T9bHWG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi traffic police frowns on careless joyrides on Yulu bikes

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in September last year tied-up with Yulu, a rental bike sharing platform, to provide transport up to the commuters’ final landing point. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39Xz9gt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi wants definition of 'hate speech' expanded

The PM sought an expansion of the definition of hate speech during the annual conference of state police chiefs and intelligence/investigation agencies held in December following which the Intelligence Bureau recently sent the action points to all the states and ministries concerned. Hindustan Times has reviewed the action points. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T4BrDC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi rape convict's plea 'bundle of distorted lies': Tihar Jail to court

Vinay Sharma’s counsel, AP Singh, had told the court earlier this week that his client suffers from mental illness, schizophrenia and has failed to recognise his counsel and family. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HJWw0T https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Making space in her party': Smriti Irani on 'active' Priyanka Gandhi in UP

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been the Congress’ leading voice against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and has regularly taken on chief minister Yogi Adityanath over a range of issues. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PgNgFF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'He's a rockstar': Hat-trick hero Ashton Agar reveals how Ravindra Jadeja 'inspired'...

Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar revealed how a chat with India all-rounder Jadeja during Australia’s tour to India last month “inspired” by him. Agar picked up a hat-trick including a five-for against South Africa in the first T20I. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uq9pu8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'India wali Irani': What Smriti Irani says when stopped at foreign airports

The Union minister for textiles also talked about her victory in Amethi, her parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, in the last Lok Sabha elections in 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38QTN1J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of hanging, Delhi rape convicts asked about 'last meeting' with family

A Delhi court had issued fresh warrants on February 17, for the third time, to hang Vinay Sharma, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta and Akshay Thakur till death on March 3 at 6am. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39Rzv8n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Your private WhatsApp group chats are on Google search and Facebook knows about...

Private chat groups on WhatsApp are accessible through a URL but Google seems to be indexing those URLs and showing then in search results, letting anyone access the group. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bV91EF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Kids coached to raise slogans to kill Modi': Smriti Irani on Shaheen Bagh

Smriti Irani said there was it was not possible talk to the protesters at Shaheen Bagh because of a toxic atmosphere. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SMCgCe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump expected to nudge India and Pakistan for bilateral dialogue

India has persistently spurned Trump’s offers to mediate on the Kashmir issue, saying the region is an integral part of the country and any issues with Pakistan can only be handled bilaterally according to the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VdZa6Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump's India visit will boost defence ties, Pakistan not relevant I Analysis

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'Trump cheats at golf': Mike Bloomberg mocks US Prez with billboard message

The giant digital billboard is just two miles (three kilometers) down the Strip from Trump’s own hotel, where the president is staying while in Las Vegas. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SNVUh1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

People in casual relationships more likely to use condoms

A recent study found that condom use is greater among more educated people and among people who have received some kind of instruction in how to use condoms. Read on. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships http://bit.ly/3bUdwj3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China 'deliberately delaying' clearance for flight to evacuate Indians: Sources

India had planned to send a massive C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft to Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, on February 21, but the flight has been unable to leave because of lack of clearance from Chinese authorities. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32fOK8x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Rishabh Pant gets run out, twitterati blame Ajinkya Rahane

India vs New Zealand: Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 19 after a call for a run from Ajinkya Rahane caused confusion in the middle. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VeilxM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump to raise trade barriers, religious freedom on India visit, say officials

Prospects of trade deal being announced during the president’s two-day visit have dimmed considerably despite his efforts to talk it up in public rallies and remarks. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37OurAb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK's Prince Harry and Meghan to stop using 'royal' brand

The couple will formally step down as senior royals from March 31 and will no longer carry out duties on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II after that date. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Qi0oT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Great, tweets Donald Trump on Ayushmann Khurrana's film 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan'...

Given Trump administration’s view on gay rights, the ‘great’ tweet praising an Indian movie championing the cause, took twitterati by surprise. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32iHXeo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Assam NRC had names of 'ineligible persons', says coordinator

Signed by NRC coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma, the memo sent on February 19 gave the district officials a day’s time to give details of people who should not have been included in the list. The memo has been seen by HT. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PuwmUn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

First death in Italy from coronavirus: Official

The news broke after all public spaces in 10 towns in the northern region of Lombardy were closed, and sports events and religious masses cancelled, after a flurry of new virus cases. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Va4et0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Ashwin goes for a golden duck with a jaffa from Tim Southee...

India vs New Zealand: R Ashwin was dismissed on the first ball, after he was cleaned up by Tim Southee. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39Oe9bQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India, US line up major defence advancements

The first official said President Trump was only keen on visiting Delhi but that India insisted that he do a public event in Ahmedabad on February 24, as a sort of direct outreach to Indians from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32kXWbQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Date for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, agency to be announced in April

According to Kameshwar Chaupal, a member of the trust, the construction could begin on any auspicious day around Akshay Tritiya falling on April 25. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3c34CQn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Agra admin to follow SC guidelines, e-vehicle to take Trumps to the Taj

Guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court, which in 1998 barred the use of anything but electric vehicles in close proximity to the monument, will be followed during the Trumps’ Taj visit, the officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bXOfV3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

YashRaj to pay Rs 15K to woman for excluding song from movie 'Fan'

NCDRC presiding member, VK, Jain said, “What’s the logic behind including the song in the promo but excluding it while exhibiting the movie.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Pb0LXq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran votes in parliament elections that favour conservatives

The disqualification of more than 7,000 potential candidates, most of them reformists and moderates, raised the possibility of lower than usual turnout. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SKXdgD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus reaches Chinese jails, sparks new fears of cluster cases

According to information made available by the government, nearly 450 prisoners and policemen have been infected in Chinese prisons including in the worst-hit Hubei province. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37KFFWg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US intel officials say Russia intruding into 2020 poll campaign for Donald Trump...

The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity, said Trump’s Republican allies on the Democratic-led House Intelligence Committee questioned the assessment presented by officials of the Office of National Intelligence last Thursday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/32czWYc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand Man strangles Tinder date to death on her birthday eve, jailed for ...

The 28-year-old was given a non-parole period of 17 years for strangling Grace Millane in December 2018 in a case that shocked New Zealand, which is usually regarded as a safe place to travel. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2PbxUlS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Road near Delhi blocked over Shaheen Bagh CAA protest reopens after 69 days

Shaheen Bagh: The partial breakthrough is likely to ease traffic movement between Delhi and Noida that had been witnessing massive congestion due to diversion of traffic through Delhi Noida Delhi flyway and Ashram. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SJcAX4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Urged Shaheen Bagh protesters to come up with traffic solutions': Sanjay Hegde

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Prashant Kishor meets oppn leaders in Bihar amid talks about his next move

Prashant Kishor said to be in talks with different political parties ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Pe2Ba9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'May make tremendous trade deal with India, but will put America first': Donald...

Donald Trump’s India visit: Ahead of the visit, there have been talks about India and the United States agreeing on a trade package as a precursor to a major trade deal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39Nuuxm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US intel officials say Russia intruding into 2020 poll campaign for Donald Trump...

New Zealand Man strangles Tinder date to death on her birthday eve, jailed for ...

Yeh Ballet movie review: Gully Boy walked so that Netflix India's new film could...

Yeh Ballet movie review: Like a sanitised Slumdog Millionaire and glossy Gully Boy, Netflix India’s new film, directed by Sooni Taraporevala, is a simplistic telling of an incredible true story. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38HewVz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sedition case slapped against woman for 'Pak Zindabad' slogan at anti-CAA rally

She said she wanted to differentiate between the two slogans but was not allowed to continue by the organisers and cops who snatched her mic away before taking her off stage. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wB26QX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

From Looop Lapeta to Laal Singh Chaddha, why Hindi remakes are a risk worth tak...

Hindi remakes of popular Hollywood films are in the works, and experts feel that it’s a risk worth taking as the stories deserve to be retold in an Indian setting. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39QVImR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'No need to dive deep into it': Sena on CM Uddhav Thackeray meeting PM Modi

This is the first time after he took over as the CM and parted ways with ally Bharatiya Janata Party that Thackeray will visit Delhi and meet the PM independently. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32fbLZd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fear of violence during Trump's visit may have pushed back J-K panchayat polls

The sudden deferment was announced late on Tuesday night through a notification issued by the chief electoral officer (CEO), Shailendra Kumar. “Credible inputs from the law enforcement agencies” were cited as the reason for the postponement of the polls that had been announced on February 13. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bS2afb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How bad was Academy Awards this year? Trump scoffs at 'Parasite's' Oscar win

Donald Trump, whose presidency has been built on a nationalist “America first” slogan, said it was time to bring back classics from Hollywood’s golden age. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3bVw5mL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Irish PM Leo Varadkar resigns, assumes caretaker role

Varadkar “has this evening conveyed to the president his resignation from office,” the government said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V7ksmG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Relief plane to evacuate 100 Indians from Wuhan waits for China's nod

The government had expected to dispatch its largest transport aircraft, Boeing’s C-17 aircraft, to Wuhan on Thursday. On its return journey, the government plans to carry Indian nationals who had stayed back in Wuhan city, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, out of choice or circumstances. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wuFRvS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Relief on the cards?: Telcos' dues to govt could be reassessed

This position — that the dues as measured by a proportion of adjusted gross revenues or AGR be paid — was one upheld by the Supreme Court’s October 2019 verdict that ordered telcos to pay up ₹1.47 lakh crore. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38XH0dC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Motera neighbourhood gets overdue face-lift ahead of Trump's visit

Besides Motera, Bhat and Koteshwar too have benefited from the effort which comes ahead of the US President’s first visit to India. He will address a public event, Namaste Trump, at Motera on February 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Pan5k7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DRDO experts to study Chinese vessel's cargo

Based on a high-level intelligence tip-off, the Department of Revenue Intelligence and Kandla Customs detained the Chinese ship on February 3 for misdeclaring a “dual use” industrial autoclave, which can be used in the manufacture of ballistic missiles, as an industrial dryer. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bXTUKD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Ghost town' for Clinton, Agra set to give a lively reception to Trumps

Meanwhile, the state irrigation department has released more than 900 cusecs of water into the Yamuna, and garbage piled on the bank of the river, behind the Taj Mahal is being removed. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SLLfDA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rashtrapati Bhavan gears up to host state banquet for Donald Trump

The Banquet Hall, also known as the State Dining Room, is 104 feet long, 34 feet wide and 35 feet high, overlooks the fabled Mughal Garden (which will be lit up during the dinner) and decorated with rare Burmese teak panels on the walls. The floors are plastered with grey Kota stone and white Makrana marble. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HJzKGx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tableaux, pitstop for meals: How BJP in Gujarat is preparing to welcome Trump

Donald Trump’s India visit: While the United States President has been speaking about the millions in the audience, local leaders say the crowd, while substantial, will be in lakhs, not millions. The population of Ahmedabad in 2011 was 5.5 million. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T5HPuy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Black day': Families of 1997 Uphaar fire victims after SC rejects plea to enhance...

The fire that broke out in the south Delhi cinema hall during the screening of the Sunny Deol-starrer ‘Border’ on its release on 13 June 1997, had claimed 59 lives. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2v4333R https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BJP's deepfake videos trigger new worry over AI use in political campaigns

Deepfake refers to media – audio or video – created using the artificial intelligence technique of deep learning. Such media can be entirely fictional and can range from portraying a person carrying out an activity they never did or speak words that they never spoke. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37IFGda https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Suspect in German shooting that killed 8 found dead at home: Police

Police special intervention forces have found another body on the spot, said police. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2wyyzYb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

SC rejects Uphaar fire tragedy victims' plea to enhance jail term for Ansal bro...

The Uphaar theatre in the posh Green Park area was screening Bollywood film “Border” and several families were there to catch the movie featuring Sunny Deol on its release day - June 13, 1997 - but the 3 pm show turned into mayhem after a massive blaze broke out. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uZwYKt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand prediction: India predicted XI for 1st Test - New openers,...

IND vs NZ: This sets the stage perfectly for India’s biggest test - the side is unbeaten in the tournament so far, but will be tested by New Zealand in their own conditions. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38U6NDT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Trump platter, baked delicacies': Traditional welcome in store for US president,...

Although the hotel staff was tight-lipped about the visit, Hindustan Times learns that the Trumps will stay at the Chanakya Suite on the Grand Presidential Floor of the hotel. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SJ0GMO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Thankful to SC': Shaheen Bagh protesters after meeting SC-appointed mediators

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IAF's Wuhan evacuation flight delayed as coronavirus death toll surges past 2,0...

Coronavirus: The flight of the IAF aircraft, which was to bring medical supplies for China to aid its fight against the covid-19 outbreak, and then evacuate Indians from Wuhan has been delayed due to “technical reasons”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wwPfiJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'All three are divisive': Bhim Army chief throws CAA, NPR, NRC dare to Centre

Chandrashekhar Azad was addressing a group of people who have been agitating against CAA and NPR in Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun by staging a Shaheen Bagh style protest in the city’s Parade Ground. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39R2b10 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why Donald Trump's 6.4 tonne car 'Beast' is making Agra admin jittery

Officials in Agra are tight-lipped over details regarding the vehicle to be used by the visitors but superintending archaeologist (Agra circle), Archaeological Survey of India, Vasant Swarankar, maintained that the Supreme Court’s guidelines will be complied with. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HF7STP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

20 killed in collision between state-run bus and truck in Tamil Nadu

Initial reports suggest the truck carrying tiles and marble jumped the divider and hit the bus. The truck driver is among those killed in the accident. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uReXOB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal explains his decision for not keeping any portfolio

Arvind Kejriwal had made minor changes in the portfolios of his cabinet ministers by reassigning the key water and environment departments, which will work on two key pre-poll promises of the AAP — clean, regular water supply and curbing air pollution in the national capital. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2V5maVR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stalker stabs Telangana woman, slits throat 8 days before her wedding

The accused, Venkatesh Goud, a 25-year-old unemployed man from Vemulawada in Siricilla district, had been stalking Nyalakanti Divya since she was in Class 8 in the temple town. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39PEC93 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump 'offered pardon' to Assange if he denied Russia leak, his lawyer tells co...

Assange’s lawyer Jennifer Robinson said in a document that Trump relayed the offer through former US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, the UK’s domestic Press Association news agency reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2PaLea5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

British MP accuses India of ignoring alleged rights abuses in Valley

At a joint press conference with Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad, Abrahams welcomed Pakistan’s stance of having a third UN report issued on human rights violations along both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), adding that it showed the openness of the approach taken by Islamabad. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wuuPGZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Job offers delayed in Asia's financial hubs in coronavirus fallout

Both domestic and foreign institutions have slowed recruitment, according to headhunters in the financial hubs. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2vKucZI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US condemns China's expulsion of Wall Street Journal reporters over controversial...

“The United States condemns China’s expulsion of three Wall Street Journal foreign correspondents,” Pompeo said in a statement late Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3bRlsS2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Can't save those who want to die': Yogi Adityanath's remark on CAA violence sparks...

His comments came in the context of the opposition parties raising the issue of 24 people dying in anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in the state in December. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32cADAB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Passenger deplaned for trying to forcibly open aircraft door on IndiGo's flight

The male passenger and another who were involved in the “unruly situation” were off-loaded from the plane and the flight departed from Delhi airport after a delay of around two hours, the official added. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P8B7CJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Packed 34-hour schedule awaits US president Trump, first lady in India

According to details of their schedule shared by people familiar with the matter and also by India’s foreign ministry, the Trumps leave the US on Sunday morning and arrive in Germany for a one-and-half hour stop. They then leave for India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/327veuQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Marching to well may cost Rajya Sabha members voting rights

The panel has also suggested that discussions under rule 267— a route favoured by Opposition parties demanding an urgent debate — be restricted to just half-an-hour and all the rules be made gender-neutral. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Jar3g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Stern message to Pak from FATF members, Turkey sole exception

One of the delegates at FATF said that while Pakistan was desperately trying to mislead its own public through misleading, wrong and selective media leaks, the fact is that the onus is on Islamabad to act on FATF parameters to avoid being blacklisted in the future. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39KXB4D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At PM-led meet to select new CIC and CVC, Congress raises objection

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury did not object to the names and did not have any formal dissent note but objected to the procedural formalities. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38EUkU9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Struggling to manage your Gmail inbox? Here's what you need to do

Most of us are guilty of having a mismanaged inbox. Here are a set of tricks that will help you manage your Gmail inbox. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Va4CIh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China turns to internet for food supplies amid virus fears

The demand for online food vendors in China has grown after government told public to stay indoors due to the deadly coronavirus which has claimed more than 2,000 lives. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SZ9ih5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Judge Sri Srinivasan becomes first Indian-American to lead powerful federal circuit...

Srinivasan succeeded Judge Merrick Garland, who has been a member of the DC Circuit since 1997 and Chief Judge since 2013. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/324OA3M https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 small planes collide in Australia, killing 4 on board

Police and other emergency services were at the two separate crash scenes in Mangalore, north of the Victoria state capital, Melbourne from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2V56vWo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of Donald Trump's India visit, water released into Yamuna to improve its 'environmental...

Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26. The main segment of the visit will take place in Delhi, though an option of having a short visit by the president to another city is being explored. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SHhrYN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'We're not the same team': Virat Kohli brushes aside India's poor record, gives...

India vs New Zealand: India captain Virat Kohli cleared that he was not worried about their past record in New Zealand and said that his ‘complete squad’ will give a hard time to New Zealand in the first Test at Wellington, starting on February 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wlYl1x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Security forces kill three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral

The encounter in Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district lasted two hours. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Hm4rd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus is not man-made, originated from nature: Chinese envoy

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Karnataka has a stable government under a stable leader: BJP

Trouble began to brew in the southern state after several BJP members complained of being overlooked for a cabinet position. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38AT8Bj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Shane Bond picks possible New Zealand bowling attack, says...

“New Zealand could go in with five fast bowlers in Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson and De Grandhomme. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38G2rjv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As high court rejects Assam woman's plea, a look at what exactly is needed to prove...

In August last year, after a five-year process supervised by the Supreme Court, the updated NRC of Assam, which excluded names of 19 lakh applicants was published. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37JgmDT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Motera: The stadium that will host Donald Trump

Now, the rebuilt Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, will seat 110,000 spectators, more than doubling its previous capacity of 54,000. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SIwf9L https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At AIIMS, organs of two brain dead donors save 7 lives in 48 hours

The two hearts, four kidneys, two livers, four corneas and bones of a 26-year-old man from Kashganj in Uttar Pradesh, and a 61-year-old Delhi man have already been transplanted. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SEuASt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Saving big trade deal with India for later': Donald Trump ahead of visit

Donald Trump is scheduled to visit India on February 24 and 25. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2vHqpfI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Namaste Trump, an Eisenhower throwback

The first time India used teeming thousands to woo a US president was during Dwight D Eisenhower’s state visit in December 1959. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bS3S03 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mediators say they will visit Shaheen Bagh after studying SC order

The order came on two petitions: one filed by advocate Amit Sahni and the other by Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nand Kishore Garg. Both highlighted the difficulties faced by commuters on account of the protestors occupying a road in Shaheen Bagh since December 15, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P6UDiP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 MAX jetliners

A Boeing spokesman confirmed the memo’s authenticity, and said Boeing does not see the debris as contributing to delays in the jet’s return to service. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/32hQpup https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi sets 10 million target for Kisan cards enrolment

The officials, who asked not to be named, added that Modi said he was open to attending an event to distribute cards to farmers, but after US President Donald Trump’s visit to India. The US president is set to visit India on February 24-25. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bNXVkJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India counts economic cost of corona outbreak

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman met on Tuesday representatives from industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, banking and automobiles and is scheduled to hold meetings with secretaries of different ministries on Wednesday before discussing the issue with the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) later. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3257Mya https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistan response to FATF remains silent on Dawood Ibrahim

Tere is no reference to the main accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts in the Pakistani response to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that is being discussed in the body’s ongoing plenary meeting in Paris, where one of the key decisions to be made is whether to keep the country on the “grey list”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bRXMwH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese ship detained in Gujarat port nearly slipped away to Pakistan

Hindustan Times first reported on Monday that the merchant vessel (MV) Da Cui Yun had been detained by Indian customs officials at Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, for allegedly carrying an autoclave, and also mis-declaring it. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39MAlTU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sunil Kumar wins 87kg title, ends 27-year wait for gold

Kumar has been India’s most promising Greco-Roman wrestler in recent times. He won gold medals twice in the Asian under-23 championships, in 2018 and 2019. This year, he won silver in the world ranking series event in Rome. The Indian contingent has high hopes from the Sonepat wrestler. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wtWCYe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

First pictures of the all new Hyundai i20 hatchback released

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Leaked data shows China's Uighurs detained due to religion

But as a Chinese government mass detention campaign engulfed Memtimin Emer’s native Xinjiang region three years ago, the elderly imam was swept up and locked away, along with all three of his sons living in China. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2HzVe8x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Every attack on India's sovereignty must be thwarted': Congress' Abhishek Singhvi...

Abrahams, who chairs a parliamentary group on Kashmir, was denied entry into India on arrival at the New Delhi airport on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2UZ9Hmz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Bengali actor and former TMC MP Tapas Paul dies at 61

Tapas Paul, who had gone to Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38Iwozy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Leaked data shows China's Uighurs detained due to religion

'When your govt twiddled its thumbs': Smriti Irani jabs Rahul Gandhi for attack...

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India became 5th largest economy in 2019 overtaking UK, France: Report

The report observed that India’s economic liberalisation began in the early 1990s and included industrial deregulation, reduced control on foreign trade and investment, and privatisation of state-owned enterprises. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HzjVSI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion fund to combat climate change

Hundreds of Amazon employees last month signed a blog criticizing the online retail giant’s climate policies and demanding it do more to tackle climate change. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3283eY6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus death toll crosses 1,800, new study says 3,000 medics infected

China’s cumulative death toll is 1870 whereas more than 72500 people have been infected. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3bLX3xi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tomato plants in France contaminated by ruinous tomato virus

A farm had been isolated and greenhouses full of tomatoes would be destroyed, as there is no known treatment, it said on Monday. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Hyjd8o https://ift.tt/2zbki14

7 Maldivians discharged from ITBP quarantine camp along with 200 Wuhan evacuees...

The seven Maldivians had arrived in India alongside 323 Indians on a special Air India flight. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39HMr0j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of decision on Pak, FATF says terror groups continue to get funds from su...

India has maintained that Pakistan extends regular support to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen, whose prime target is India, and has urged FATF to take action against Islamabad. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Hvs8qX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

TV media houses like Mumbai red light area, says DMK MP; expresses regret later

In a video that went viral on Monday, the DMK Rajya MP is heard questioning why the media had made a matter of debate, his party roping in Kishor and purportedly questions the rationale behind it discussing Stalin and his family’s visits to religious places. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SCb2hs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Role of women officers in Indian armed forces | HT Explainer

There are more than 3,500 women in the military, but front-line combat roles were off limits to them until the Modi government approved an Indian Air Force (IAF) plan in 2015 to induct them into the fighter stream. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SAP3Yl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Red Bull sold one can for almost every person on earth last year

Red Bull sales soared to a record 7.5 billion cans worldwide last year, propelled by growth in emerging markets like Brazil, India and Africa, said the company, which has crafted its brand around extreme sports sponsorships. The world’s population reached 7.7 billion people. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HA6ySm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hyderabad teen caught by guard over 'chocolate theft' found dead

Initially, the supermarket staff thought that the teen was faking it, but when he did not get up after a while they took him to a nearby private hospital, where he was declared brought dead. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bKL3vV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Terror attack in Kashmir can lead to India-Pak military confrontation: Report

The report, however, glossed over Islamabad’s use of terror as an instrument of state policy and the role played by Pakistan-based terror groups in targeting India. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/325lG3C https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man caught with rolled bundles of foreign currency in perfume cans at Delhi air...

According to CISF personnel, around 3pm, staff from the surveillance team zeroed in on one passenger when he was spotted moving “suspiciously” around check-in queues in Terminal 3. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2P3hcF6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India lodges protest with Turkey over president Erdogan's Kashmir remark

Turkey’s top leaders apparently ignored India’s repeated protests about non-interference in the Kashmir issue because they were intent on going ahead with efforts to project their country as a leader of Muslims around the world, said people familiar with developments. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SDl029 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Brussels, foreign minister S Jaishankar defends CAA, Kashmir move

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have drafted a resolution condemning the CAA as “discriminatory and dangerously divisive”. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/323VSVc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How Congress votes have shifted to dominant regional parties

The Congress may have, at one time or the other, ruled 18 of the current 28 states in the union when Indira Gandhi was the PM, but over the past two decades, its performance has dipped. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39MfgIX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Intel pinpoints JeM chief Masood Azhar to Bahawalpur headquarters

Masood Azhar has three other known addresses: Kausar Colony, Bahawalpur; Madarassa Bilal Habshi, Bannu, Khyber-Paktunkhwa; and Madrassa Masjid-e-Luqman, Lakki Marwat in the same province. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bEAVVk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In Delhi's AAP Cabinet 3.0, CM Arvind Kejriwal reassigns key depts of water, en...

CM Arvind Kejriwal will not head any department. He has assigned water ministry to Satyendar Jain and environment to senior AAP leader Gopal Rai. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HzLonj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Two animals killed in road hits every day in likely cheetah habitat in MP

Foxes, jackals and different species of deer have been the victims of road hits mainly because of lack of underpasses for animals and signage for drivers from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/320AOis https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will women get permanent commission in Army? Supreme Court to decide today

The Centre submitted a written note in the apex court that points out “physical prowess” and “physiological limitations” as challenges for women officers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bDg9FL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Hopeful': Delhi rape victim's mother ahead of court hearing on death warrant

The parents of the 2012 Delhi gangrape case victim, through their lawyer, had told the court during the hearing on Thursday that patience of the society is being tested by this case. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OYrmqI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Police brutality': Jamia student outfit releases CCTV video, ignites row

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39JCcZl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'If you want to leave Congress...': Ajay Maken's tweet attack on Milind Deora for...

The Congress drew blank in the February 8 polls - its second consecutive duck in Delhi polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37EjSje https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 dead, 15 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases coming out of vegetable container...

The gases was emanating from a vegetable container in Pakistan’s port city Karachi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SwMqGM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DK Shivakumar likely to be Karnataka Congress chief

The state leadership issue became contentious following that, with Shivakumar, a Vokkaliga, lobbying to ensure that his role as party’s main go-to man during difficult times be rewarded, party leaders said on condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wicYmt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mother jumps to death, daughter attempts suicide after tiff over gold

According to Oshiwara police, the incident took place at 6pm when the 52-year-old woman went to the terrace of the seven-floor housing society and jumped off. Her body was found on the second-floor terrace. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39Duz6J https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man dies as Storm Dennis slams UK, power cuts hit France

A record 594 flood warnings and alerts were in place on Sunday, extending from Scotland’s River Tweed to Cornwall in southwest England. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SxI9Db https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi has had only four women cabinet ministers since 1993

While Delhi is among the only three states in the country, with Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, which have seen two female Chief Ministers, its score on the count for cabinet ministers remained low. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2vAFDDd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Daytona 500 starts following Donald Trump's parade lap, rain halts it again

Trump’s limousine nicknamed “The Beast” exited Daytona International Speedway, and the sky opened for a brief shower that forced drivers back to pit road. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38AhCuz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

14 children among up to 22 dead in Cameroon massacre: UN

Armed men carried out the bloodshed on Friday in the village of Ntumbo in the Northwest region, James Nunan, a local official of humanitarian coordination agency OCHA, told AFP. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OWA1tt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 dead, 15 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases coming out of vegetable container...

The gases was emanating from a vegetable container in Pakistan’s port city Karachi. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SwMqGM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump calls for Russia to stop backing Syrian 'atrocities'

In a call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trump “expressed concern over the violence in Idlib, Syria and... conveyed the United States’ desire to see an end to Russia’s support for the Assad regime’s atrocities.” from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37xYThR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Internet coalition asks Pakistan to revoke new social media rules

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government last week announced a new set of rules to regulate social media activity and has given all digital companies and social media platforms three months to adhere to the new rules. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37DIIzL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

40 US nationals infected with coronavirus on Japan ship as others fly home

US authorities announced on the weekend they would offer American passengers the option to leave and fly home, where they will face another 14-day isolation period. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/39Eb65Z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dormant for over a month, Delhi secretariat to spring back to life today

While discussing the agenda for the next three months with his Cabinet colleagues on Saturday, Kejriwal said that implementing the promises in the 10-point guarantee card, released by AAP during the campaigning, will be his government’s top priority. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/32b5Nst https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Jammu and Kashmir holds security meet ahead of elections, will get army's help

The by-elections to over vacant 11,000 Panchayat seats are the second such electoral exercise since the region was stripped of its special status with the nullification of the Constitution’s Article 370 in August. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38KEk2U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

State finance minister's job an unenviable one

In this year’s Budget, the Revised Estimate (RE) figure for 2019-20 under this head is Rs 6.6 lakh crore, only 77% of the promise made in the Interim Budget. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39Gbm4x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

40 US nationals infected with coronavirus on Japan ship as others fly home

Karachi-bound ship held in Gujarat over cargo that can be used in missile launch

According to people familiar with the matter, the ship, intercepted on February 3, is undergoing a detailed inspection at Kandla Port in Gujarat. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2u2m5Hd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Maharashtra government unnatural, unrealistic', says BJP chief JP Nadda

Ruling out a tie-up with any other party in Maharashtra, Nadda said, “I can see that the next assembly elections in the state will be one-sided for the BJP. We will not need anyone else.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37B6zzM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

FATF meet to focus on Pakistan action over terror funding

With the US seen as overly dependent on Pakistan for swinging a deal with the Afghan Taliban, diplomats of other Western nations expect an easing of pressure from Washington on Islamabad. Pakistan is also not expected to be put on FATF’s “black list”, which would entail harsher sanctions, as such a move would be blocked by China, Malaysia and Turkey. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Hy7AxS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi cop murdered by minor daughter, friend for slapping her on Valentine's Day

The girl’s mother was a head constable with the Delhi Police. Her husband, who was in Vaishali, Bihar, at the time of the murder, returned and filed a complaint at the Link Road police station. He named the man, Jitendra Kumar, and his daughter as the perpetrators. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SuaPwQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi CM for third time, stage set at Ramlila Maidan

Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to be sworn-in along with his six of his ministers in a ceremony which will begin at 10am in the sprawling Ramlila Maidan. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37Bpn29 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In former colony Goa, Portuguese prez calls for bridging past and future

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa made specific reference to Goa’s unique position in India, but warned that clinging on to the nostalgia of the past would not be beneficial. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39By5i8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IPL 2020 schedule: Chennai Super Kings release full schedule ahead of season

IPL full schedule: CSK release full IPL schedule ahead of the next season. The first match of IPL 2020 will be a repeat of last season’s final match as Mumbai Indians will clash with Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on March 29. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39CAYz5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'I'd disown them', says Joe Biden on Bernie Sanders' aggressive supporters

Former Vice President Joe Biden seized on reports that Sanders’ supporters insulted and made online threats against leaders of an influential union that declined to endorse any of the eight candidates still in the Democratic race. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2T0P4Uz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath for the third time: Here's all you need to know

Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to be sworn-in along with his six of his ministers, days after the AAP romped to a magnificent victory in the Delhi assembly election, in which the party won 62 seats in the 70-member House. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39yQ1d2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran says Donald Trump is wrong if he thinks Tehran regime will collapse

To support his argument, the Iranian minister cited Trump’s decision to pull out unilaterally in 2018 from Iran’s nuclear deal with the US and other world powers. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3bIRu2j https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong to arrange flights to take home passengers from Diamond Princess ship

The cruise ship, owned by Carnival Corp and carrying some 3,700 passengers and crew, has been quarantined in Yokohama since Feb. 3, after a man who disembarked in Hong Kong before it travelled to Japan was diagnosed with the virus. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2SwwvIP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rocket hits near US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad: Report

The assault sent warning sirens blaring across the high-security diplomatic compound but it was unclear exactly what was hit and how many rockets made impact, the source told AFP. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Hu24ww https://ift.tt/2zbki14

NATO chief dismisses French president Macron's nuclear call

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Saturday that thanks to the US and Britain’s atomic weapons, Europe was already protected by a longstanding and effective nuclear umbrella. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/3bGzLsE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Turkey's Erdogan says his country has 'no intention to invade Syrian territory'

Speaking at an event of his ruling party in Istanbul, Erdogan noted that the problem in Idlib, the last rebel-held stronghold in Syria, would not be resolved until the government forces are drawn to the limits set by the Sochi deal. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37oRWQ8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rocket hits near US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad: Report

As AAP gears up for swearing-in, traffic snarls expected in central, old Delhi

Senior officers of the traffic police said they expect over 1.5 lakh people to attend Delhi chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Swfgah https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sidharth Shukla is Bigg Boss 13 winner, defeats Asim Riaz in finale

Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla has been one of the strongest contenders for the trophy and he also won most online polls run ahead of the finale. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HupeTr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

17 from Delhi who returned from abroad before coronavirus screening show symptoms,...

The number of passengers, who remain untraced stands at 817, the official said, quoting the data collated by the health department.... from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38x8hnc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Group from Shaheen Bagh plans to meet Amit Shah, some agitators against move

“We are going as the home minister himself invited us, and that we could speak to him within three days,” said Sarvari, an elderly woman protester, more commonly known as one of the ‘Dadis’ of Shaheen Bagh. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38y9873 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's coronavirus death toll exceeds 1,600, over 68,000 people infected

At least 1,662 people have now died from the outbreak that first emerged in Hubei’s capital, Wuhan, in December and spiralled into a nationwide epidemic. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2Swnnnt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tax department to settle all legacy disputes without overreach

Under the Vivad se Vishwas scheme, announced by FM Nirmala Sitharamn in the Union Budget presented on Feb 1, penalty and interest will be waived if the disputed amount is paid before March 31, 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SwjpeD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trade representative not coming as Donald Trump seeks 'right deal'

New Delhi offered to help reduce the US trade deficit with India by doubling its shale oil imports from America from the current six million tonnes per annum. This move will also be in Indian interest given the escalation of political tensions in West Asia. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bQavjI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Congress to seek larger seat share in Bihar, to negotiate with RJD

In the 2015 assembly elections, the Congress was a part of the grand alliance also comprising the JD(U) and the RJD. It won 27 of the 41 seats it contested. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31WbtWW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Delhi-based caterer claims to have close contacts in CBI, booked in cheating ca...

Rakesh Tiwari, the caterer, was earlier arrested in connection with the Palika Services Officers Institute (PSOI) bribery scandal in August 2018 for trying to cheat Sudhir Giri, the owner of Venkateshwara Medical College , by promising him relief in a probe by the agency. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38uc3he https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Aam aadmi' to share dias with Aam Aadmi Party CM today

In a first, Delhi’s chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday will be sharing stage with a group of commoners for his swearing-in event – under the banner ‘Delhi ke Nirmata’ (architects of Delhi) – a report on which was first published by HT on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31ZdXE2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IPL 2020 schedule announced, Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in opening...

India play South Africa in a One Day International (ODI) series before the IPL and it ends on March 18. The whole season will be played for 50 days (compared to 44 in last season) with the league phase ending on May 17. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2uML9Co https://ift.tt/2zbki14

J-K leader Shah Faesal booked under public safety act

Earlier in February, senior People’s Democratic Party leader (PDP) and former minister Naeem Akhtar was also booked under PSA by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bCD0kF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Ahead of Test series, Ravi Shastri outlines clear 'objectives'...

Team India is grappling with injuries and this complicates things for them ahead of the first Test as far as selecting the playing XI is concerned. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HpXAqD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Don't interfere': India to Turkish Prez Erdogan after Kashmir comment

The terse message from the Ministry of External Affairs came after Erdogan on Friday once again raked up the Kashmir issue and vowed that Ankara would support Pakistan’s stand as it is a matter of concern to both the countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37vEnOG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tripura to start NPR data collection from May through mobile app

The data for NPR would be collected as part of the census operation in the northeastern state. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Svc2Uo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ahead of India visit, Trump invokes Mark Zuckerberg on who's No. 1 on FB

Industry analysts will be keeping a close watch on a a likely trade deal between India and the US during President Trump’s visit. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38vENGn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mamata Banerjee, Aishe Ghosh land in each other's crosshairs

Two state-run universities in Kolkata have not allowed Ghosh to address meetings on campus and the state police have not permitted her to hold a rally. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2UTenuf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese factories shut by coronavirus, 13.7% of India's imports at risk

China has been India’s largest source of imports since 2004-05, shows data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) database. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SRRUv0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Strong winds will bring colder days, cleaner air in Delhi

IMD recording showed that on Friday the maximum temperature was 25.4 degrees Celsius — a notch above the normal, while the minimum temperature was 13.7 degrees Celsius, which was three degrees above the season’s normal. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HriMMY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US killing of Qasem Soleimani was a 'miscalculation', says Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said “the US miscalculated,” noting that since the killing, thousands of Iraqis have taken to the streets to protest against the presence of foreign troops in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37mvFm0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump's India visit will be delightful spectacle, utterly successful: Experts

One of the most prominent experts on India, Tellis, however, noted that at the moment, he was unsure whether the trade disputes between the two countries will be resolved. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/31V2W6F https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US killing of Qasem Soleimani was a 'miscalculation', says Iran

'We had opportunity to ask most critical questions': German envoy on J-K visit

Germany’s ambassador to India, Walter Lindner on visit to Jammu and Kashmir said “we had our first meeting with some local politicians, apple farmers, hoteliers, local media members and a swathe of members of civil society from border dwellers to rights activists. Each of us had an opportunity to ask everyone even our most critical questions.” from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31W2zZr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Manchester City banned from UEFA Champions League for two seasons

The ruling, if upheld, would mean Manchester City would not be able to compete in next season’s Champions League should they again qualify for Europe’s top club competition. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37zp1ck https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Why Trump is wooing Indian Americans | Opinion

For those who ask why should he care about a tiny minority of 1%, Indian Americans were, and continue to be, a factor in the changing demographics and politics of states driven by immigrants. And every state counts from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39F9IzV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's coronavirus toll surges past 1500, over 66,000 people infected

Authorities said 1,716 medical workers have been infected during the outbreak, with six dying from the illness. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2UUVpDk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Supreme Court tweaks rules to fast-track appeals in death row cases

The order states that as soon as an appeal involving a death penalty is filed, a communication will be sent to the concerned high court by the Supreme Court registry calling for the original records of the case within sixty days. This includes translation of documents which are in vernacular language. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2StF9b2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's coronavirus toll surges past 1500, over 66,000 people infected

Authorities said 1,716 medical workers have been infected during the outbreak, with six dying from the illness. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2UUVpDk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IAF may make it harder for pilots to join private airlines

While most pilots usually look at leaving the IAF after being overlooked for promotion, there have been cases of people putting in their papers before reaching that stage. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2URGn1b https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kejriwal to share stage with 60 'architects of Delhi' in swearing-in ceremony

A quick draft on the idea of the chief minister sharing stage with commoners – under the banner ‘Delhi ke nirmaata’ – was sent to Kejriwal’s office on Friday, a senior AAP functionary said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2HlSrzU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Caste identities in Delhi Assembly stay uniform

Upper castes make up roughly 30 to 35% of Delhi’s voting population and since 1993, have held on average 45% of the seats in the Assembly. Their representation briefly declined to 37% in 2008, in the third term of Sheila Dixit, but surged again in subsequent elections, alongside the rise of the AAP. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/31UlMuE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Structure of CDS-led military affairs department taking shape

HT reported on Thursday that the defence ministry has sent the names of three two-star ranked officers from the army, air force and navy to the government for appointment as joint secretaries in department of military affairs. These officers will be appointed as joint secretaries handling army, air force and navy. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SvDim2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Intel points to enhanced activity in Balakot, expansion of JeM camp

The Balakot facility was bombed by the Indian Air Force in February last year, soon after an explosive-laden car rammed into a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 troopers. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/38s6oIk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China happy about India's offer to fight coronavirus, blanks it out from list of...

The puzzling lack of a clear acknowledgment from Beijing, and sending out a mixed message instead, comes in the backdrop of a letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Xi Jinping where the Indian leader offered assistance to China. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39y5Hxl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Desk officer sitting on our orders': SC summons telecom bosses over dues

The government too faced criticism for not doing enough to implement the order and collect the dues. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2u07rQU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Collect your surprise gift': Shaheen Bagh protesters' V-Day invite to PM Modi

The protesters, who are staging a demonstration since December 15 last year demanding withdrawal of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and a proposed all-India National Register of Citizens (NRC), will also unveil a “love song” and “a surprise gift” for Modi. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37mvp6B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dehradunam, Rishikeshah: New names for railway stations stir controversy in Utt...

The Sanskrit School-Colleges Teachers’ Committee submitted a memorandum to station director protesting against removing Sanskrit name from Dehradun station signboard. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2SrflfB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Didn't have a goodbye kiss': Man aboard quarantine Japanese cruise on V-Day

Wearing a red dress and a red hair tie, the ship’s entertainment manager Natalie posted a Valentine’s Day video on Twitter to try to keep spirits up. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/37lPXMh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

IMF asks Pakistan to cut 'trade and commerce reliance' on China

According to senior Finance Ministry sources, the issue of discord between the IMF and financial authorities is the former’s insistence to cut down heavily of Pakistan’s reliance on trade and commerce ties with China and contract FTAs with other international partners. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2OTsvzC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Didn't have a goodbye kiss': Man aboard quarantine Japanese cruise on V-Day

Wearing a red dress and a red hair tie, the ship’s entertainment manager Natalie posted a Valentine’s Day video on Twitter to try to keep spirits up. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/37lPXMh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thousands of new Covid-19 cases in China as Hubei locks up people inside homes

Tens of millions remain under lockdown in Wuhan, facing severe restrictions on day-to-day living. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2UQHqyg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US attorney general says Trump making it 'impossible' to do job

Bill Barr is due to testify to Congress next month amid allegations that he decided -- allegedly under pressure from Trump -- to overrule his own prosecutors and seek a lighter prison sentence for Republican political consultant Roger Stone. from Hindustan Times - world http://bit.ly/2OSitP8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In remembering Pulwama attack martyrs, Rahul Gandhi tweets 3 questions to govt

At least 40 CRPF jawans were killed after the convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack in February last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/3bAPAkv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Zealand police recruits an AI cop for duty

Ella is an artificial intelligence powered animation who will work with the concierge team and talk to the visitors about various topics such as 105 non-emergency numbers and police vetting. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2StL3ZL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New Supreme Court bench to hear Sara Abdullah's plea against brother Omar's detention...

As he completed six months in custody, the government ordered Omar Abdullah’s continued detention under the PSA that empowers authorities to hold any person for two more years. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ORfR4k https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: 'He's here to stay' - Ravi Shastri backs young batsman ahead...

The focus shifts to Test cricket and for India - the number 1 side in the world, there are a few gaps that need to be plugged. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/39wAquI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

India vs New Zealand: Ahead of Test series, Shubman Gill identifies big wicket-taking...

Gill has been in top form in New Zealand and with scores of 83, 204* and 136 with India A in New Zealand earlier this month he has shown great promise. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2u1zcIU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'We did not forget, we did not forgive': CRPF salutes Pulwama martyrs