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44 feared dead after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri

Officials of the Disaster Control Room said the bus was going through Dhumakot-Bhainakot motor road when around 8.45 am it fell into a deep gorge near Kween village. There were about 45 passengers on the bus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yUUOZ3

One year of GST: A timeline of events which led to the country's biggest tax re...

The GST regime we see today has evolved over more than a decade of discussion, deliberation and debate. A look through the long journey of GST’s coming into being. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lNauUQ

Photos: In cricket crazed India, Nagaland runs hot for football

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GST has been a game-changing reform, says Piyush Goyal as tax system completes one...

Union finance minister Piyush Goyal said the Centre is trying to simplify the tax process and is also considering a change in the software. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KkMW8u

11 people found hanging in northwest Delhi home, say police

Police are present at the spot where eleven bodies were found in a house. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KBzRnt

Islamic State attempts to lure Allahabad youth, offers $5,000 for info on Indian...

The youth was added to a WhatsApp group, whose Canada-based admin offered him US $5,000 for information on Indian intelligence agencies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ky3N7a

Amit Shah's plan to ride on smartphone voters, bikers for votes in 2019 polls

Booth management is central to the BJP’s election strategy and its chief Amit Shah is touring every state to review the party’s preparedness for the 2019 election. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IFePT5

Being woman enough: How two Indian athletes have been marked by sex testing

Who is a woman and why she should be tested are among the oldest and the prickliest, questions in athletics from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tSxN2W

FIFA World Cup 2018: Edinson Cavani brace sends Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal home...

Edinson Cavani scored twice as Uruguay shattered Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup 2018 dream with a 2-1 victory over Portugal in Sochi on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tTb1YL

GST will continue to be simplified, says Piyush Goyal as tax reform completes 1...

Since its launch a year ago, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has come in for criticism for having five tax slabs. The government however says the reform has helped in “formalisation” of the Indian economy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yZYI2U

Chief ministers should have fixed terms, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

This is perhaps for the first a politician has spoken about fixed terms for the CMs in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lMlD8p

Uttarakhand govt on damage control mode, calls up principal suspended for arguing...

Facing backlash from opposition parties and teachers’ groups, the BJP government in Uttarakhand set an appointment with the suspended principal Uttara Pant Bahuguna, and assured her of justice. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yXkSCH

FIFA World Cup 2018 Uruguay vs Portugal live updates: Big test for Cristiano Ro...

Uruguay will be looking to become first South American side to book a berth in 2018 FIFA World Cup quarters.Get live updates of France vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 match here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yXUd91

FIFA World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe breaks Pele's record as France beat Lionel Messi's...

Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to score a World Cup brace after Pele to guide France to victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tZ9BML

I'm a science student, I believe my ancestors were not apes, says Satyapal Singh

The junior minister in the HRD ministry said people will accept what he said in 10-20 years if not immediately. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lIys3x

France dump Lionel Messi's Argentina out of FIFA World Cup 2018

Teenager Kylian Mbappe was in devastating form in the heavyweight Round of 16 clash, scoring two second-half goals for France to bring Lionel Messi-led Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2018 campaign to an end in Kazan from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tHBOs5

India qualify for Champions Trophy final after draw with Netherlands

Indian hockey team drew 1-1 with the Netherlands to set up a Champions Trophy final with Australia from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yWtkCa

India vs Netherlands Champions Trophy hockey live updates: IND eye final spot

The Indian hockey team is facing the Netherlands in its final pool match of the Champions Trophy on Saturday. Get live updates of India vs Netherlands Champions Trophy hockey match here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KA8a1k

FIFA World Cup 2018 France vs Argentina Round of 16 live: Griezmann scores, FRA...

France and Argentina are yet to fire to their full potential as they clash in the first Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2018. Get live score and updates of France vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 match here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KmLthM

21-year-old shoots herself after failing to get 'desired result' in exam

In a suicide note addressed to her parents, the victim wrote “sorry” and lamented that despite putting in a lot of hard work, she failed to get the desired result in her exam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yY686x

3 die in Jammu as rains raise river levels, cause flash floods

A youth was washed away in Poonch while a woman died when a tree fell on her in Kishtwar. Another man was washed away while crossing a stream in Akhnoor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lIgHBj

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's father hospitalised in Uttarakhand

Adityanath’s father Anand Singh Bisht was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh on Friday after he complained of stomach illness. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yTnZM5

Thane extortion case: Charge sheet filed against Dawood and his brothers Kaskar,...

The charge sheet was filed in a Thane district court on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MzdRKh

Only 1 LeT terrorist killed in Friday's Pulwama encounter, remaining 2 escaped: J-K...

Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid had on Friday tweeted that three terrorists were killed in the encounter. However, just one terrorist’s body was found at the encounter site, indicating that the other two may have escaped. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Nbh4AQ

FIFA World Cup: Why a remote village in Bengal is rooting for Cristiano Ronaldo

In the time of the FIFA World Cup, Mirpur becomes little Portugal because of a 300-year-old connect. They are supporting Cristiano Ronaldo. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MChJKJ

India welcomes FATF decision to add Pakistan to 'grey list' over terror financi...

India said it hoped Pakistan will take measures to curb terror-financing after FATF placed Islamabad on its “grey list”, the Ministry of External Affairs said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KzzvRp

Unesco world heritage tag for South Mumbai's Victorian and Art Deco buildings

This is the city’s third such site, after the Elephanta Caves and CSMT; new precinct added on Saturday at session underway in Bahrain. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KtMfsP

Sanju box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor film registers biggest opening...

Ranbir Kapoor has registered the biggest opening day of his career and of the year with the Sanjay Dutt biopic, Sanju. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MzyKF7

Mallya refutes ED allegations of trying to bargain with Indian authorities over...

Mallya’s retaliation came after an ED official dismissed the former’s offer to settle all dues if his seized assets were freed up as “an attempt at plea bargaining and a bid to bolster his case against extradition to India from Britain”, as per a news report. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kxh5R3

Bishop booked after Kerala nun alleges he raped her 13 times in two years

The bishop complained that the nun was blackmailing him and had earlier threatened to implicate him in a sexual harassment case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ky4ha2

Tantrik grandfather, father kill 16-year-old boy in Rajasthan to find 'buried' ...

The family tried to secretly cremate Rajveer’s body near the house, but villagers saw the pyre and informed police. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kse3xN

Flood alert in Jammu and Kashmir after heavy rains, Amarnath Yatra suspended

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Friday after heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KjmHzo

Investigators say Mumbai plane crash report in 15 days, experts dub it tall cla...

While investigators on Friday said the preliminary inquiry report into the chartered plane crash in Ghatkopar would be released within 15 days, aviation experts are sceptical. Reason: reports of the three mishaps in the state in the past 18 months are yet to be released. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IEGIKL

Man in Mumbai's Borivli dies after being stung by wasps in garden

The victim—Pankaj Mafatlal Shah–a retiree, with acute spondylitis , was unable to escape because of his hunch after being attacked by the hornets. ho from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KkUR5O

Number of female students at IITs set to go up

According to the HRD ministry’s plans, the number of supernumerary seats for girls in these institutions was hiked to ensure that the number of students in each campus was at least 14%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kzy0iI

14 lynched in 10 states as videos warning of kidnappers trigger mob fury  

The latest instance of a lynching triggered by rumours about kidnappers was in Tripura on Thursday. The victim was an activist hired by the state government to create awareness about misleading social media messages. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NbyddR

Bragging about killing Kashmir journalist Shujaat Bukhari led to LeT militants being...

The identities of Shujaat Bukhari’s killers were not known for a while since the men covered their faces and were on the run after gunning him down in Srinagar’s Press Colony on June 14. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kyn6da

DU third cut-off list released: Popular courses reopen at some colleges

Courses such as Economics at Lady Shri Ram College, Political Science and Chemistry at Gargi College, and B.Com at Indraprastha College were reopened in the third DU cut-off list released on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NeQaIy

Centre to oppose nikah halala in Supreme Court

The practice of ‘nikah halala’ allows a man to remarry his divorced wife. The government believes that the practice is against the principles of gender justice and had made its stand clear in the Supreme Court on the issue. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tP0cah

Questions raised on how Mumbai plane was allowed to fly in poor condition

Officials at Juhu aerodrome, where the aircraft was undergoing repairs by Indamer Aviation Pvt. Ltd, said it was in a poor condition when it was brought to Mumbai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NboIeM

All money isn't black money, says Arun Jaitley on rise in deposits by Indians in...

In a blog post on Facebook, Union minister Arun Jaitley said any illegal depositor will be subjected to the harsh penal provisions of the black money law in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tG7mhL

Mumbai plane crash: Fresh footage shows intensity of accident

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Thaw in SP's first family? Shivpal Yadav attends Ramgopal Yadav's birthday cele...

The Samajwadi Party’s first family split over serious differences in 2016 as then party president Mulayam Singh Yadav took sides with his younger brother Shivpal against son Akhilesh who was backed by Ramgopal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2N7gPXw

Delhi Metro workers restrained from going on strike after DMRC petitions high c...

In an interim order, the Delhi high court held that prima facie the action of the Delhi Metro employees was not justified or legal since sufficient notice had not been given to the DMRC to go on strike from Friday midnight. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yTXIND

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi gets face-saving Kazan mural to match Cristiano Ro...

Huge portraits of Argentina and Portugal forwards Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been painted in Kazan for the FIFA World Cup. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lHQeUD

3 militants killed in encounter, 1 civilian in clashes in Kashmir's Pulwama

A spokesperson confirmed that the operation, launched by the state police and Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles, occurred at Chatpora locality of Pulwama town. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lKbVDu

Congress MLA bats for Nitish Kumar's return to Grand Alliance, draws RJD ire

Speculation about Nitish Kumar’s return to the grand alliance, which routed BJP-led NDA in the 2015 Bihar assembly polls, caught fire after the CM called up a convalescing Lalu Prasad to enquire about his health. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yWN5tm

Meet CIMON, the first AI robot to accompany astronauts in space

The Crew Interactive Mobile Companion, or CIMON took off to the International Space Station atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tG7jm5

Suspect charged with five murders in shotgun attack on Maryland newsroom

Ramos is accused of entering the Capital Gazette office on Thursday afternoon and opening fire through a glass door, hunting for victims and spraying the newsroom with gunfire as reporters hid under their desks and begged for help on social media. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KsWn1D

Quad can be the anchor for the Indo-Pacific region

That Indonesia, the largest country in ASEAN, has signed on to the concept, will increase its acceptability for others from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lENcR0

Bali's Mount Agung volcano active again, spits ash 2,000 metres in sky

The early morning closure of Ngurah Rai airport sparked the cancellation of nearly 450 flights to and from Bali. Mount Agung shot a tower of smoke and ash some 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) into the sky. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kvj5ta

Facebook, Google use 'dark patterns' to give you 'illusion of control': Report

The pop-ups from Facebook, Google and Windows 10 have design, symbols and wording that nudge users away from the privacy friendly choices. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tPXVLY

Woman gang-raped, filmed, blackmailed for one night stand in Ahmedabad

The woman filed a complaint with Satellite police on Friday after Abhayam, a government helpline, counselled her to do so. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lGZCYw

There's nothing new in the Reuters' report on women's safety in India

Frankly, I find this business of ranking ‘worst’ countries to be tedious. To be bad is bad enough; better or worse is an academic argument from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KzD86r

Why friction between India, US is rising when the two nations are trying to improve...

Ties between India and US remain somewhat awkward, marked by periods of intense engagement with the promise of elevating relations to a new height. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yS86Fz

I'm going to fly in a 'sick aircraft', Mumbai plane crash victim told her father

Surabhi Gupta, one of the five killed in the Mumbai plane crash, told her father that she was going to fly in a “sick aircraft”, he said on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ICABGN

UP Congress holds exam for spokespersons, asks them to list Modi govt failures

The exam is being viewed as an attempt to introduce professionalism and bring about a change in Congress’ culture. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kvug4Z

Govt will get all data on black money from Switzerland in 2019, says Piyush Goy...

Union finance minister Piyush Goyal’s statement comes a day after Switzerland released data which showed money parked by Indians in Swiss banks rose over 50% to Rs 7,000 crore in 2017. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tNOaxN

In Meerut village, posters say 'I'm a Muslim, I'm selling my house' to protest ...

Ten families of Lisari village put up posters after fight with a shopkeeper, say even petty disputes are given communal colour. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lH6O6P

Sanju movie review: Ranbir Kapoor is the soul of this Sanjay Dutt biopic

Sanju movie review: Director Rajkumar Hirani has rightly trusted an earnest actor like Ranbir Kapoor to play Sanjay Dutt in Sanju. Rating: 2.5 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KjV7lx

No-selfie zones: The need for instant validation can't outweigh the desire to enjoy...

Shallow, toxic competitiveness online may lead others to take high-risk photos projecting themselves as intrepid and bold, with consequences. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KvfEPX

Why India should make online child safety a priority

There is enough evidence to show that the Internet and social media play a part in the radicalization of children and youth as they are vulnerable to cyberbullying, online sexual abuse and exploitation from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kvj9ZP

Tamil Nadu man pretends to exercise only to steal bulb, video goes viral

Video of Coimbatore man hilarious way of stealing a bulb has left people on social media ROFL-ing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KvHKuy

Doctors shocked at Mandsaur gang rape victim's injuries, say she is 'too traumatised...

Doctors said the eight-year-old was brutalised by the accused in a manner that reflected the gang-rape of a nursing student in Delhi nearly six years ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Klwwwv

7 miles from landing: What happened moments before the Mumbai plane crash

Last communication recorded when flight was seven nautical miles away from landing at Juhu aerodrome; visibility was too low, say experts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KwZ6XX

Mumbai plane crash: How could you let them test a flight in such bad weather, ask...

The families said the company has refused to take responsibility for the incident. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KviSWY

Not afraid of threats from Gauri Lankesh's killers: Prakash Raj

According to an investigation conducted by the SIT probing the Gauri Lankesh murder case, Prakash Raj was the next target of Gauri Lankesh’s killers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MwMkZT

2016 surgical strike video authentic, sensitive information deleted: Gen DS Hoo...

Former Northern Army commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda (retd) said the footage of the 2016 surgical strikes was authentic but edited and releasing it was a good move. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tGh1VD

Waiver, maybe? US says will work with allies to cut Iran oil imports on case-by-case...

Trump Administration officials said they will press Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states next week to ensure there are enough global oil supplies once sanctions are reimposed on Iran from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KqEYd5

SP, BSP only care about bungalows: Modi invokes mystic poet Kabir to attack oppn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Uttar Pradesh to lay the foundation stone for the Sant Kabir Academy, accused opposition parties of practising “politics of hate”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KrNFR7

Indian money in Swiss banks rise 50% to over Rs 7,000 crore

According to the SNB data, the total funds held by Indians directly with Swiss banks rose to 999 million Swiss franc (Rs 6,891 crore) in 2017, while the same held through fiduciaries or wealth managers increased to CHF 16.2 million (Rs 112 crore). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kq5qUp

Delhi breathes cleanest air in almost a year as monsoon arrives

Air quality improved across the country after the monsoon rains, with none of the 57 cities for which data was available reporting poor, very poor or severe levels on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tIF1GU

Close shave: Workers were out for lunch when plane crashed at Ghatkopar construction...

An eyewitness said the pilot seemed to be looking for an empty plot to land before the chartered plane crashed into the construction site in Mumbai’s Ghatkpopar from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KohBkD

China not 'expansionist' but won't give up an inch of territory: Xi Jinping tells...

Xi Jinping stood firm on the Beijing’s occupation of small islands in the center of Southeast Asia, where it has installed modern weapons systems, runways and aircraft hangers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KuiHbh

The 2018 World Cup has seen a renewal in the quality of football

The big beasts of world football have not been able to bully the so-called lesser teams. The the first round of the 2018 World Cup in Russia has showcased the joy, drama, excitement, and sheer quality that international football on the biggest global stage still has to offer from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kt0M8a

US has strongly told Pakistan it will not tolerate terror havens: Nikki Haley

US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley said though in many instances Pakistan has been a partner of the US, it cannot tolerate the Pakistani government, or any other government, giving a safe haven to terrorists. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KtDg7C

Shujaat Bukhari's murder was planned in Pakistan, says J-K Police

The terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba hatched the conspiracy to kill senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari, said SP Pani, IGP of Jammu and Kashmir Police. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KuajM1

Ending preventable maternal deaths requires a collective effort

Bringing change in a large and diverse country such as India has not been easy. But India’s progress has been much higher than the global average, with the country registering a 77% decline in MMR from 1990 to 2015 compared to 44% worldwide. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KuRHIs

Yogi Adityanath 'politely' refuses to wear cap at Kabir mausoleum

Caretaker of the Sant Kabir Das mausoleum says he offered a fur cap to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath as per tradition. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MpLa2g

Mumbai plane crash: Images show flames, smoke rising from wreckage

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KaiOS, which builds software for JioPhone, gets major funding from Google

As part of the investment, KaiOS will be bringing Google services like Search, Maps, Assistant and even YouTube to smart feature phones like Reliance JioPhone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kes3vr

Monsoon hits Delhi a day before expected arrival, says weather department

Monsoon will cover the entire country in next 2-3 days, the India Meteorological Department said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IA7fJh

Chartered plane crashes in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, five killed

Preliminary reports said the plane crashed near Sarvoday Nagar after taking off from the Juhu aerodrome in Mumbai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MsqFCo

Arvind Kejriwal to be 'charged with conspiracy' in Delhi chief secretary assault...

A charge sheet against Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will be filed at Tis Hazari court either on Saturday or early next week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KrzQFK

2016 surgical strike video: Indian Army blows up bunkers in Pakistan Occupied K...

The Indian Army carried out the surgical strikes on the night of September 28-29, 2016, eleven days after militants from Pakistan attacked a military base in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri and killed 18 soldiers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tANeOf

Those who imposed Emergency and opposed it coming together for power: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sant Kabir Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh to mark the 500th death anniversary of Kabir is being seen as a BJP’s platform to launch campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IwopYr

90 leopards killed across India by poachers so far this year

An average of 15 leopards have been poached each month this year for their body parts, as per data from the Wildlife Protection Society of India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tArL7U

Surgical strike video released, Congress says soldiers cannot be used as tool for...

Congress spokesperson says the apathy of the Narendra Modi government has resulted in the sacrifice of 146 soldiers, more than 1,600 ceasefire violations by Pakistan and 79 terrorist attacks post September 2016. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2N3s2bP

Apple and Samsung end seven-year long iPhone patent battle

Financial terms of the settlement between Apple and Samsung were not revealed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yQ7QHg

FIFA World Cup 2018: How Germany's loss united Mexico, Korea fans

South Korea stunned the world by defeating Germany 2-0 with two goals in the final minutes of the game, ensuring the former world champions were eliminated and allowing Mexico to finish the group in second place. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KfI1FN

Defending champions Germany knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2018 after loss vs South...

Germany lose their final Group F game to South Korea 2-0 to go out of FIFA World Cup 2018 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Iva9iA

FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi's got a new BFF in Ever Banega

Lionel Messi may have scored for Argentina against Nigeria but it came about through a pass made from deep by Ever Banega, who was brought into the starting eleven to play a creative midfield role in the FIFA World Cup 2018 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KqmWoe

Canadian woman allegedly raped by man she met at pub in south Delhi's Hauz Khas

The woman met the accused at a pub in south Delhi’s Hauz Khas, where she had gone with her friends. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MYrOmd

Will India stop oil imports from Iran as directed by Donald Trump: Congress asks...

The US has told India and other countries to cut oil imports from Iran to “zero” by November 4 or face sanctions, making it clear that there would be no waivers to anyone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yMCLUD

Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati in constant touch on SP-BSP alliance

SP state spokesperson says Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati often speak on the phone but can’t confim if the two met in Delhi recently. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2N4vL8W

Vijay Mallya says hidden agenda will be revealed if ED or CBI object to asset sale...

In a statement on Tuesday, Mallya said he had filed an application before a court in Karnataka seeking permission to repay creditors from the proceeds of the sale. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tIVsTI

India vs Ireland Live cricket score, 1st T20: IRE opt to bowl vs IND

Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team starts their Ireland tour with the 1st T20 in Dublin on Wednesday. Get live cricket score of Ireland vs India, 1st T20 cricket match in Dublin, here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tH5THq

Lalu Prasad's son Tej Pratap is now a Bollywood actor, shares his film's poster

Former Bihar health minister and Lalu Prasad’s elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, has announced his movie debut in a Hindi film titled Rudra - The Avatar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Iu5zkE

Talk of split in Congress as Karnataka MLAs flock to Siddaramaiah

The rocky start to the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka appears to be continuing as speculation over a brewing internal feud in the Congress grow. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yX3pur

On Iran, the US can't push India further

The Iranian nuclear issue is unlikely to be adequately addressed through such unilateral actions, and countries such as India and China have the right to adopt a path that best suits their interests from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tEwvZi

Afghans will not allow external powers to manipulate them

Last week the Taliban rejected pleas by the government, Afghan elders and activists for an extension of the Eid ceasefire. But peace activists in Kabul are pleading with the stakeholders to end the conflict that has now lasted 40 years from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tBc3cE

Gurugram to get 1,000 special police officers

As per the eligibility criteria fixed for the SPOS, the ex-servicemen should be between 25 and 50 years of age and should not have been removed or dismissed from their service on grounds of indiscipline, misconduct or medical problems. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lABU01

How youngsters get addicted to gaming and lose control of lives

Gaming disorder is characterised by impaired control over gaming and an increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that it takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, says a World Health Organisation report. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Km5v80

Indian cricket team's score of 16.1 very low: Yo-Yo test founder

Jens Bangsbo, the man who developed the Yo-Yo test, believes India’s current score of 16.1 to determine players’ fitness level is very low. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MuUdPN

Pakistan's NSA Nasser Janjua resigns, report cites differences with caretaker PM

The Dawn reported that sources in the government said the NSA was not feeling comfortable with the caretaker government led by former chief justice Nasirul Mulk. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yLPE1n

Shujaat Bukhari's killers identified, one of them is a Pakistani, say Jammu and...

A senior police officer said two of Shujaat Bukhari’s killers were from Kashmir and the third one was from Pakistan.  from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lGVvMh

GST investigation wing unearths Rs 2000 crore tax evasion in two months

A senior government official said that fewer than 1 lakh people out of the 1.1 crore registered businesses pay 80% of the tax. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tGK7mY

Manufacture of Oxytocin to be banned from July 1

The Himachal Pradesh High Court in a 2016 judgement observed that large-scale clandestine manufacture and sale of oxytocin was leading to its grave misuse, which was harmful to animals and humans. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2txcTHh

Nirav Modi firms availed loans from PNB's Hong Kong, Dubai branches too: Report

Nirav Modi group companies Firestar Diamond Ltd Hong Kong and Firestar Diamond FZE Dubai availed some credit facilities from the Hong Kong and Dubai branches of PNB, according to a report the bank submitted to investigative agencies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yLzEfI

Govt proposes draft Act to replace UGC with new commission

The new commission can act against fake institutions but can’t make grants, according to the draft act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kr0ds9

Freedom of religion is as important as rights, says Nikki Haley

Indian-American Haley, the US envoy to United Nations, says there are lot of things common between India and the US and her visit was to solidify the friendship. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KlGwoV

Deve Gowda says no to Siddaramaiah's suggestion for supplementary budget

Janata Dal (Secular) chief H D Deve Gowda says chief minister H D Kumaraswamy won’t be wrong in presenting a full budget. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KpGXew

Yogi government report card gets RSS nod, some ministers could face axe

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath met RSS leaders in Delhi and Lucknow and presented his government’s report card from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KlGs8F

ISRO's quest to find a trillion-dollar nuclear fuel on the moon

Indian space agency will launch a rover in October to explore virgin territory on the lunar surface and analyse crust samples for signs of water and helium-3. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ms7Kr9

US wants India to stop Iran oil imports, no scope for waiver from sanctions

A US official said the message has been delivered to allies including India that oil imports from Iran have to be stopped completely by November 4, when sanctions are implemented from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KoNJ4i

'You don't need any security as you are our guests': Hizbul welcomes Amarnath p...

An audio message believed to be from Hizbul Mujahideen operational commander Riyaz Ahmad Naikoo sought to assure pilgrims that they could go on the Amarnat yatra this year even without security cover. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KbvumW

Uttarakhand court sets 5-decibel limit for loudspeakers; your breathing is loud...

Uttarakhand high court says even temples, mosques and gurudwaras in Uttarakhand can’t use loudspeakers without a written undertaking. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yU9uI3

China to cut import tariffs on soybean, other items from India amid trade war with...

China will reduce tariffs on soybean imported from India, South Korea, Bangladesh, Laos, and Sri Lanka from the current three per cent to zero. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yKeKO8

NCW rejects report on India being the most dangerous country for women

The Thomson Reuters Foundation has ranked India as the world’s most dangerous country for women, followed by war-torn Afghanistan and Syria, due to the high risk of sexual violence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2N1zXX5

Jharkhand cops guarding MP's house abducted over raid to arrest gangrape master...

The guards at Khunti MP Karia Munda’s house were kidnapped hours after a police raid on Udbhuru village to arrest two leaders accused of masterminding the gangrape of 5 women activists. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yMF6PC

Police sends report to Regional Passport Office over incident involving inter-faith...

Police said according to rules, applicants should be residing at the address filled in the passport application for at least one year but Tanvi Seth had not followed the rules. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yFdOum

US Supreme Court backs Trump on travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations

The 5-4 decision on Tuesday is the US court’s first substantive ruling on a Donald Trump administration policy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lBosZX

Up to 18 lakh women may struggle to get jobs post Maternity Bill amendment, says...

The study noted that some sections of small and medium-sized enterprises which include manufacturing and services businesses may resort to unethical practices such as decreasing the salary upfront at the point of hiring as well reduce intake of women. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lBtGVz

Bihar Board 10th Result 2018: Prerna Raj tops, girls grab top three ranks as 68.89%...

Bihar board 10th result 2018: More than 17 lakh students appeared for the matriculation exams that were held between February 21 and 28 in over 1,426 centres in Bihar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kmz3CN

Gujarat Congress workers ransack party office in Ahmedabad as dissent boils over

Senior legislators in Congress’s Gujarat unit expressed their unhappiness with the leadership in the state and workers resigned, a day after the party declared the names of its presidents for at least 10 districts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lCdbIM

Abuse and violence: Why India is the 'most dangerous country for women' | Opini...

India is now the most dangerous country for women to live in, according to a perception poll by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KpsJh1

Brexit bill becomes law, allowing UK to leave European Union

The EU (Withdrawal) Bill repeals the 1972 European Communities Act through which Britain became a member, and transfers decades of European law onto British statute books in a bid to avoid any legal disruption. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KmugnR

Vijay Mallya says wrote to PM in April 2016, is 'tired of govt's relentless pursuit'...

“I have become the “Poster Boy” of bank default and a lightning rod of public anger,” says Vijay Mallya in a statement on Twitter. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MqvXxY

'All-time high' threat to PM Modi: Ministers, officers won't be allowed to come...

After the alleged threat of Narendra Modi’s assassination by the Maoists, home minister Rajnath Singh has issued new guidelines for PM’s security ahead of 2019 elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2N09BVp

Maids to managers: Sexual abuse haunts India's working women

Women across India - from executives in gleaming corporate towers to those toiling behind closed doors of middle-class homes, in factories or farms - face the same dangers of sexual violence and harassment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Krig4Q

RSS says spike in membership requests after Pranab Mukherjee's speech

RSS’ sah sarkaryavah Manmohan Vaidya says former president Pranab Mukherjee’s address highlighting pluralism of India was no different from that of Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yPegXg

No mercy for Lionel Messi, promise Nigeria ahead of FIFA World Cup showdown

Victory for Nigeria in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday will send Lionel Messi’s Argentina home in disgrace after failing to win a game in FIFA World Cup 2018. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lCg1xo

Congress, Gandhis 'mentality' hasn't changed since Emergency: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasts the Congress and Gandhi family, accuses them of subverting democracy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MYqBuU

This Indian startup is at the front of the world's fight against superbugs

In India, superbugs kill nearly 60,000 newborns every year. The rapid spread of resistant bacteria has now made India the epicenter of a war to prevent a post-antibiotic world, where people would once again die in their thousands of commonplace infections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KnMQJk

India's fiscal situation firmly in control: PM Modi tells investors at AIIB mee...

Modi will meet business leaders and captains of industry, for a discussion on issues such as economic growth, infrastructure development, policy initiatives, investment, innovation and job creation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tw67Sd

Maharashtra govt could relax plastic ban for retailers but conditions apply

Plastic ban in Maharashtra: Government may exclude retail packaging of products from the ban, but subject to the condition that the manufacturer sets up a mechanism to collect, recycle this material. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2twCBvH

Kashmir integral part of India, no 'empty rhetoric' will change reality: Delhi's...

India exercised the Right of Reply, strongly rejecting Pakistan’s reference to Kashmir in the 193-member UN body. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tDcZMV

Emergency was a dark period that nation would never forget: PM Modi

Narendra Modi hailed the spirit of the citizens who firmly opposed the Emergency that had deprived them of their fundamental rights from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MZWWBS

Army Major who allegedly killed fellow officer's wife had 'surrender' plan

Army Major Handa told the Delhi Police that he had planned to surrender in the hope that the army would treat him as their ‘own’ and be milder towards him during questioning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yFcg3D

India most dangerous country for women due to high risk of sexual violence: Poll

Government data shows reported cases of crime against women in India rose by 83% between 2007 and 2016, when there were four cases of rape reported every hour. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MZEf0R

BSEB 10th Result 2018 today: Here's how to check your Bihar board matric exam m...

Bihar Board 10th Result 2018: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will on Tuesday declare the results of more than 17 lakh students who appeared in the Class 10 examinations in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lwHQqT

Secret confession allegedly used to blackmail, abuse woman; 5 Kerala priests su...

In an audio clip, the man is heard saying that his wife was sexually abused by one of the priests before she got married. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IrxmCa

Enforcement Directorate moves court seeking extradition of Nirav Modi in PNB fraud...

The extradition has been sought on the basis of a recent charge sheet filed by the agency against Nirav Modi and his family under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MouMz4

Iran bans 1,300 imports, clashes break out in Tehran after currency slides

The ban on imports suggests the US sanctions threat is pushing Iran back towards running a “resistance economy” designed to conserve foreign exchange reserves from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KlkO15

Six killed, Kolkata swamped as heavy rains lash West Bengal

Kolkata and its neighbouring districts of Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North and South 24 Parganas were lashed by torrential rains that affected life in the state on Monday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MVbpyZ

Bihar judge allegedly beats up daughter, places her under house arrest over love...

The Patna high court has directed Patna police to constitute a team, and bring the 24-year-old woman before the court on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tsQonb

India, Seychelles agree to work on Assumption Island naval base project

India also announced a $100-million credit to Seychelles for augmenting its defence capabilities from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K8RCyb

Abandoned Jharkhand power plant a red flag for banks set to face $38 billion additional...

After taking haircuts of between 40-60 percent on their loans to troubled steel projects, the banks face a 75 percent loss ratio on their power lending, according to the Bank of America Merrill Lynch estimate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Mo3eK6

Erdogan's win is not good news

Erdogan’s rightwing coalition won another parliamentary majority, renewing his presidential mandate. If this is indeed a time when strongmen have become popular with voters around the world, Erdogan’s victory would seem to be confirmation from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MXqFvg

'Go home and sit on each other's lap': Woman, male friend harassed in Kolkata t...

A woman, travelling in a suburban train in Kolkata along with her friend, was harassed by fellow passengers who threatened and intimidated her and pulled her up for her dress. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yLUDPs

Madhya Pradesh police personnel get clean chit in alleged SIMI encounter

The use of force resulting in the death of the escaped persons (SIMI men) was quite inevitable and quite reasonable under the prevailing circumstances, said judicial commission probing the jailbreak and killings in Madhya Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tumvCP

Jaitley compares Indira Gandhi to Hitler, accuses her of subverting democracy

Union Minister Arun Jaitley, in a blog post, accuses late Congress prime minister of using methods followed by the Nazi dictator. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lwji15

CBI moves Supreme Court challenging bail to Karti Chidambaram in INX Media case

The CBI has claimed in its appeal that it was “impermissible” for the high court to entertain the bail plea filed by Karti Chidambaram when an application seeking similar relief was pending before the trial court. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yIatuE

Take care of your health: PM Modi to airman who fainted during guard of honour ...

After the guard of honour ceremony for visiting Seychelles President Danny Faure ended, PM Narendra Modi walked up to the airman and enquired about his health from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lvRzxz

Google challenges Facebook in India with Neighbourly social network

The India push is part of Google’s aggressive global expansion. The company recently invested $550 million in Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com and a smaller amount in India’s Fynd, giving it an online shopping toehold in the world’s most populous nations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lvCkVj

Monsoon effect: Pollution level in Mumbai drops to all-time low

Monday’s pollution levels are the lowest since the monitoring of air quality began in June 2015; city’s air expected to be clean on Tuesday, too. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yHFi2E

The $90 billion reason behind allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia

Saudi energy minister Khalid Al-Falih said ending the ban means “women will be more empowered and more mobile...will participate more in the job market over time, so I think it’s going to contribute to employment of females in Saudi Arabia.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KionIC

Minor brought to Gorakhpur's BRD hospital on pretext of job, gang-raped

A 15-year-old girl from Balrampur was allegedly gang-raped by three men after she was taken to BRD Medical College from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KiXIIf

Umar Akmal summoned by Pakistan Cricket Board over fixing approach claims during...

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s anti-corruption unit has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday after Umar Akmal told a local channel that he had been offered $200,000 to ‘leave two balls alone’ in a World Cup match against India in 2015. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tqbjXQ

DU admissions 2018: 'Popular' courses close admissions at major colleges

With nearly 25% of the seats in Delhi University filling up in the first cutoff list, a handful of “popular” course choices were closed at sought-after colleges, which saw an unprecedented rate of admissions this year, university officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MmGU3Q

FIFA World Cup 2018: Soft centre stays a worry for Germany

Sebastian Rudy’s injury against Sweden was a big setback and if the man slotted in for Sami Khedira doesn’t recover in time, Germany’s midfield could have a problem going ahead in the FIFA World Cup. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kmqqbq

Mumbai rains Live: Traffic hit, cars crushed as wall collapses in Wadala

Mumbai rains will continue to batter the city on Monday according to IMD weather report. Several areas witnessed traffic snarls due to heavy waterlogging, local trains running late. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lvK2yL

Another case of moral policing? Assam couple thrashed on suspicion of illicit a...

Assam police are questioning eight people on charges of attacking a couple over an alleged affair. The victims have been admitted to hospital and the condition is stated to be critical. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tAX3ea

Delhi High Court stays till July 2 cutting of 16,500 trees for development proj...

The Delhi high court asked the pollution board if the national Capital could afford cutting of trees for the development of roads and buildings. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2trCXUv

Man steals Rs 80 lakh from Mumbai firm, organises a feast for the poor in UP

Ramesh Bhai (35) was popular among beggars whom he used to donate Rs 2,000 and had organised a lavish ‘bhandara’ (feast for poor) in Vrindavan recently. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MovQ6j

Mumbai collects Rs 3.5 lakh in fines over plastic ban, faces protests

The BMC’s focus has been on retailers with shops and stores facing penalties for storing and using plastic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lvkT7p

The inside story of how Army Major accused of killing fellow officer's wife was...

Delhi Police scanned 200 CCTV cameras and checked nearly 500 guest houses in less than 20 hours to trace Army Major Nikhil Rai Handa and arrest him from Meerut from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kg2RRf

As part of reforms in Saudi Arabia, women are finally allowed to drive

The end of the ban on driving by Saudi women must therefore be part of a continuing process that gives women more power to fashion their own destinies and become equal partners in shaping the future of their country from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tARwEb

We aren't very similar, but I am inspired by Arvind Kejriwal: Kamal Haasan

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder Kamal Haasan says state of Tamil Nadu motivated him to enter politics, accuses BJP of intolerance. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tp67TU

Delhi participates in 'Chipko' movement to save 14,000 trees from felling

The participants hugged the trees that are to be felled, tied green ribbons around the trees symbolising rakhis and shouted slogans. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MTOYtK

Mumbai braces for traffic jams as heavy rain, waterlogging expected on Monday

With more than 2,000 traffic constables and 750 wardens to be out on the roads on Monday, the traffic police have been instructed to be prepared for waterlogging owing to mega projects such as Metro construction. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KdMBAl

DU second cut off list 2018 released, here's direct link to check

DU second cut off list: The Delhi University on Sunday announced the second cut-off list for merit-based admissions in undergraduate courses. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2trhDyd

On the run, Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London, says rep...

That Nirav Modi has been using Britain as a safe haven threatens to damage diplomatic ties between India and the UK and further scupper prospects of a post-Brexit trade deal, the report warned. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2toijEE

Odisha schoolteacher demands 'green dowry' of 1,001 saplings

On June 21, the day before marriage, Sarojkanta Biswal’s father-in-law sent 1001 saplings, which the science teacher carried in a small van the next day during the marriage procession. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ImViq8

Maharashtra plastic ban to cost 3 lakh jobs, loss of Rs 15,000 crore: Report

The plastic manufacturing industry said he job losses from the ban will impact Maharashtra’s GDP, and also increase banks’ bad loans from the plastic sector. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MTf2oQ

PM Modi allows setting up panel to lay down standards for metro rail systems

the committee to lay down standards for metro rail systems in the country will be headed by E Sreedharan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tpCjqu

DU cut off for UG admissions 2018 live: KMC releases second admission list

The Delhi University will announce the second cut-off list for merit-based undergraduate courses on Sunday. However, some colleges have already started giving out the cut-offs for certain courses. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MX5lWG

Revenue intelligence agency serves arrest warrant to Nirav Modi for evading customs...

The warrant against absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi was issued by a court in Surat in Gujarat after he failed to appear before it in connection with a case of alleged customs duty evasion. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tpVdgO

Two militants killed in encounter in Kashmir's Kulgam, one surrenders

The encounter started after militants opened fire on a search team of security forces in Chadderbhan village of Kulgam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lwqXg5

Body of Messi fan who jumped into Kerala river after Croatia loss, found

The body of Argentina forward Lionel Messi fan Dinu Alex (30) was fished out from the bulging Meenchal river by police and fire personnel on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yFnmpi

BJP 'disowned its own initiative': Former J-K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti hits...

Mehbooba Mufti, who led the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, wrote on Twitter to express her opinion after the state came under governor’s rule on June 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MlK47X

'Phoney' Emergency turned democracy into constitutional dictatorship: Arun Jait...

In a Facebook post, the first part of a three-part series titled ‘The Emergency revisited’, Arun Jaitley wrote about the conditions leading up to the imposition of Emergency on June 25, 1975. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yCkbhY

Odisha woman 'buries' her newborn in cow dung pit

Masuri Singh, wife of a tribal man Hindu Singh in Dhipasahi village, reportedly buried their newborn son in the dung pit on Wednesday night from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MQlhd8

How RSS cadres work for BJP, poll after poll

The Sangh’s official stand is that its role in election management is limited to streamlining booth-level work and conducting meetings to mobilise voters. But RSS foot soldiers are equipped with the know-how to conduct surveys to gauge the mood and lay the ground for mobilising support for the BJP. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kd8Ycx

Major arrested in Meerut for murdering Army officer's wife in Delhi: Report

The 35-year-old wife of an Indian Army major was murdered and run over by a vehicle near the Delhi Cantonment metro station in west Delhi on Saturday afternoon, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tvD41p

French teen accidentally crosses US border from Canada while jogging, detained for...

The girl from Briancon in the Alps said she was headed back when the tide turned and she was apprehended by two US Border Patrol officers who told her she had entered illegally and been caught on camera. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yzfGoE

In Tihar prison's 36 factories, prisoners learn skills for a new life

Thousands of inmates at Tihar jail work in units making items such as cakes, LED bulbs, furniture. For them, employment in jail means hope of landing a job outside. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tq7jq9

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau calls 1985 Air India bombing an act of 'malice'

Air India Flight 182, bound for London after picking up passengers in Toronto and Montreal, disappeared from radar off the coast of Ireland. A bomb - planted on the plane in Canada in an act of terror - exploded on board, killing 329 people. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lsmj2C

Games to guns: Why many sportsmen in Punjab, Haryana are turning to crime

Arrests of Sampat Nehra, a former national decathlon athlete, and Rakesh Mokhriya, a former national gold medallist wrestler, sheds light on troubling trend in state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K1LSGt

Odisha worker finds house teeming with over 100 baby cobras

NGO Snake Helpline said they found over 100 babies of monocled cobras and two common kraits. They also found 21 eggs and are looking for the mother cobra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MkAthA

Government backs campaign against animal sacrifice ahead of Bakrid

There is no blanket ban on animal sacrifice in India. Under provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules and food safety standards, animals must be slaughtered at registered abattoirs and follow certain guidelines, but in the case of most ritualistic animal sacrifices, these are not followed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K4HXJ3

Kolkata to Mumbai: Cafés give acid attack victims, disabled a chance in life

Finding a way to make a difference is what drove many of the founders to set up these outfits across India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MjBW7N

FIFA World Cup 2018, live updates, Rostov, Mexico lead South Korea

Get live updates of the match between South Korea and Mexico here. Mexico look to make it two wins out of two. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ijo0bH

25 Air India flights delayed due to glitch in airline's check-in software

The airline blamed the glitch in a server in Atlanta for the system failure. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K2NIXE

Amit Shah dares Congress to take action against Ghulam Nabi Azad, Saifuddin Soz's...

Amit Shah said that after the BJP withdrew support from the PDP-led coalition government, leading to its collapse, the Congress “started showing its true colours” in anticipation of elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lrRECi

Indian hockey team thrashes Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Indian hockey team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 in the opening game of the Champions Trophy in Breda on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K6c5n2

FIFA World Cup 2018: Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard brace gives Belgium big win vs ...

Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored two goals which gave Belgium a magnificent 5-2 win over Tunisia which all but secured their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MhW7Dj

India summons Pakistan deputy high commissioner over denial to envoy to meet pi...

India’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria was reportedly stopped from visiting Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan’s Hasan Abdal on Saturday, despite having the required permissions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K2s3Pp

India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy hockey, live score: IND eye win in opener

Get live score of India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy hockey in Breda, here. The six-team tournament gets off with a blockbuster match between the arch-rivals. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MLU6jL

FIFA World Cup 2018, Belgium vs Tunisia, live updates

Get live updates of Belgium vs Tunisia, FIFA World Cup 2018, Group G game here. A win for Belgium will take them closer to a spot in the last 16. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tvCLmo

BJP leader warns Kashmir journalists to 'mend their ways'

BJP’s Choudhary Lal Singh on Friday warned journalists to ‘mend their ways’ over their reporting on the Kathua rape and murder case, with an apparent reference to the assassination of Kashmir journalist Shujaat Bukhari. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ltyVXh

Mamata Banerjee publishes book on Bengal govt's achievements; what a waste, say...

Opposition parties said West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s book was sheer wastage of public money to fund Trinamool Congress’ political propaganda. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yCooT4

Woman held for fatal feast that killed five says she was tortured over complexion,...

Police said 23-year-old Pradnya Survase of Khalapur confessed to mixing poison into the dal that was served to guests at the feast hosted by her relative. Five of the guests died. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MPIzzP

Hapur lynching: Video shows mob beating man, 'forcing' him to confess to cow sl...

Hapur lynching: In the video aired on television channels, Samayuddin can be seen bleeding profusely from his head. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ls17tt

Deserted by their NRI husbands, these women fought for their rights, and won

In a first, 14 women from the region, ditched by NRI husbands, fought together and got their passports suspended recently. HT brings out their battle for justice. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KbjkcV

Security forces work to stop recruitment at funerals of militants in Kashmir

The problem with such gatherings is that sentiments get amplified, say experts. People have used such occasions to make provocative speeches and glorify the “sacrifices” of militants. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ltpIhI

Class 10 student accused of killing junior in Vadodara school toilet held

The incident has brought back memories of a similar murder last year, when a Class 11 student allegedly slit the throat of a seven-year-old schoolmate in the toilet of a Gurugram school. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IhJFkw

25% seats filled in Delhi University colleges, all eyes on second cut-off list

Most colleges of Delhi University said the cut-off would dip marginally for popular courses such as B.Com (Hons) and Economics (Hons) but other subjects can see bigger dips. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2twn7Hk

Justice Chelameswar retires, says no regrets about press conference on CJI

In an interview after retiring, Supreme Court judge Justice Chelameswar seemed to suggest that nothing had changed in the judicial system after he, and three other judges, aired their grievances over the Chief Justice of India in a press conference. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K9DGD9

Jammu and Kashmir an integral part of India, Saifuddin Soz's claims 'cheap gimmick'...

Saifuddin Soz said that “independence” is the first choice of Kashmiris as he supported former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s assessment in this regard. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Md7212

Jasti Chelameswar, a rebel judge who stood apart

Known as a rebel judge, Justice Chelameswar will go down in Indian judicial history for organising and leading an extraordinary and unprecedented press conference on January 12, 2018. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K29KK4

We need a level playing field for all women athletes

We know through lived experience that biological sex is diverse. There are chromosomal, hormonal and genital variations, and any classification on the basis of science is exclusionary — especially in sporting events from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tl4TcA

Class 9 student's body found in school toilet in Vadodara, police say stabbed by...

An official said the body of the 14-year-old was found from the first-floor toilet near Class 10 with multiple wounds all over his body inflicted with sharp weapons. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yybBRw

Jammu and Kashmir governor Vohra meets top leaders of political parties to discuss...

Governor NN Vohra will likley be seeking the support of leaders to keep the situation in the state under control and for the smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2lp4uS2

10-year-old shot dead for plucking mangoes from orchard in Bihar

Makuni Yadav said his son Satyam Kumar was shot in the head by the orchard’s security guard Ramashish Yadav. The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yAx7F6

Seychelles parliament blocks planned Indian naval base on remote island

India and Seychelles signed an agreement in January to build military facilities on the remote island of Assumption, but the project quickly attracted criticism from opposition from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tt2YBP

Congress leader Saifuddin Soz backs Musharraf, says Kashmiris want independence

Saifuddin Soz said Musharraf’s assessment that if Kashmiris were given a chance to exercise their free will, they would prefer to be independent, was correct. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tvx73q

Fully-fit Virat Kohli urges all to move on from 2014 Test debacle in England

Virat Kohli had averaged less than 14 in Indian cricket team’s 2014 England Test tour. He and coach Ravi Shastri are happy that this time they are playing white-ball cricket first before the five-match Test series, starting on August 1 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kcmmxu

Four terrorists killed in first major Kashmir encounter after governor rule

This is the first encounter to occur between militants and security personnel ever since the state came under governor’s rule from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Mep2Ih

ED seeks fugitive offender tag for Vijay Mallya in first case under new ordinan...

An application filed by the ED under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018 also seeks to immediately confiscate about Rs 12,500 crore assets of Mallya and his companies, both movable and immovable. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K9WAqt

How Lionel Messi's Argentina can qualify for FIFA World Cup 2018 knock-out round

Lionel Messi’s Argentina look to book their berth in the FIFA World Cup 2018 knock-out round but it will be tough after losing heavily to Croatia on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K7fv4V

No water sports in Uttarakhand, environment and safety at stake, says court

The HC has directed the Uttarakhand government to enact suitable legislation for regulating adventure and water sports throughout Uttarakhand. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2yvFodo

Donald Trump explains Melania's 'I really don't care' jacket

Trump took on the media portals for criticising Melania’s choice of clothes while visiting the US-Mexico border to meet the children of immigrant families who had been left behind due to Trump administration’s Zero Tolerance policy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JXhCMI

Centre wants 'political person' as next Jammu and Kashmir governor

In a departure from the norm of appointing people with military, civil service backgrounds to the post, the Centre seeks a ‘political person’ to replace Vohra, insiders say from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2teKuWG

FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar needs to read situations better for Brazil, writes Bhaichung...

Neymar will have to be the key performer for Brazil if the five-time champions want to succeed in the FIFA World Cup 2018, according to former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2IfDqNS

They packed and shopped for a Dubai trip, today they feel cheated and humiliated

A fraud tour operator named Nrupathy Manay, who runs a Mumbai-based firm ‘Manay Travels’, was arrested on June 16 after some 64 victims approached police. Manay is accused of cheating senior citizens of Rs 18 lakh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2JZwAlD