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

Warner, who scored his maiden triple ton (335) in five-day cricket during the ongoing second Test against Pakistan here, was just 65 runs shy of breaking Lara’s record when skipper Tim Paine decided to declare the innings. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33DjkIi

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

Here’s a look at the upcoming WhatsApp features like self-destructing messages, dark mode, multiple-device support and more. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34DaZ8M

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

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

Under Kohli, India has perhaps the best bowling attack in the world, and they have dominated Test cricket for more than 15 months. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DwL1aS

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

Such decisiveness and swiftness of action are essential for India to successfully navigate the challenging period ahead. With a clear assessment of threats and boldness, a better future awaits India from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35L5XHo

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

After the post went viral, Daniel said in a later update, “I’m not mad but I am sad and I will take reparations in free chicken sandwiches.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DzTp9E

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

The NIA seized two laptops, six mobile phones, 11 SIM cards, one pen drive, one hard disc, one memory card, five CDs/DVDs, an axe and 17 documents in the raids. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33FrqQp

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

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

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

Nana Patole represents Sakoli Assembly segment in Vidarbha while Kathore is the BJP MLA from Murbad in Thane district. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37VLIse

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

On Saturday, the Congress announced that its MLA Nana Patole will be the coalition’s candidate for the election for Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s post, while the BJP named Kisan Kathore as its nominee. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R59qfJ

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

Media reports say Chamberlain and central south-central South Dakota were under a winter storm warning at the time of the plane crash. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2q7W4EB

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

A reply under the Right to Information Act, recently, disclosed that “Lokpal is provisionally operating from the Ashoka Hotel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34OfEoc

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

The uncle said that in their community, when an unmarried girl dies, she is symbolically married to a tree before being cremated. “However we couldn’t even follow those rituals. All I can do is pray for her soul.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r0Cyu3

India, Japan holds foreign, defence ministerial dialogue in Delhi

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

No chief minister until Raghubar Das, who was voted to power in 2014 ,has been able to complete a full five year term. Fractured verdicts ensured that Mahato remained the kingmaker to the successive Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R6dVqs

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

The DM was shocked when both the teachers and the students taught by them were not able to read a paragraph when asked to do so. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y7zvwq

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

Hundreds of persons protested outside Shadnagar Police station, located on the outskirts of Ranga Reddy district in the city, demanding justice. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37TfWfH

GST collection in November likely to hit Rs 1 lakh crore

GST collections dipped below Rs.1 lakh crore in August, September and October in the face of a growth deceleration as consumers held back on spending and private investment was tepid. The economy grew 4.5% percent in the three months ended September, the sixth consecutive quarterly decline, according to figures released on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OVvTt4

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

The team which will be assisting Uddhav Thackeray include two key Sena leaders, Subhash Desai and Eknath Shinde; party youth wing chief Aaditya Thackeray; party MP Sanjay Raut; and his secretary, Milind Narvekar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35MjL4o

Amit Shah meets Northeast leaders to allay citizenship bill fears

Several northeastern states have flagged their concerns about provisions of the bill, suggesting that it was detrimental to the interests of the indigenous population. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R8Atqy

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

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the island nation and India should put behind them the misunderstandings of the past and move ahead. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Y8MY71

GST leads to Rs 320 monthly saving for households: Study

A household saves Rs 94 a month on the consumption of cereals such as rice and crop because no GST is levied on them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37P8thP

Woman cop proposes marriage to wanted criminal, arrests him in temple

Balkishan Chaubey, who was a resident of Bijouri village of Mahoba district of UP, was carrying a reward of Rs 10,000 on his head. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33BAfuC

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

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

According to The Telegraph, Khan left school with no qualifications after spending part of his late teens in Pakistan, where he lived with his mother when she became ill. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Rb99rA

Maharashtra floor test: MVA government confident of sailing through easily

The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government expects to win the trust vote comfortably. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OYUMnz

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

Gumla deputy commissioner Shashi Ranjan said the poll process was unaffected by the incident as it took place in a forest area from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R6gdpw

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

The boy’s family has accused the school principal and two teachers for abetment to suicide and demanded an FIR against them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OXw6vP

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

The total strength of the alliance partners is 154 but Sanjay Raut did not say who were the other lawmakers supporting coalition. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2L5pgTK

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

Bolsonaro appeared to be commenting on social media postings claiming that the environmental organization the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) had paid for images taken by volunteer firefighters that it then used to solicit donations, including a $500,000 contribution from DiCaprio. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DtU5gL

Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra govt to face floor test today

Ambegaon legislator Patil, serving his seventh term, will conduct the floor test through a head count. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35GOKie

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

A senior official said a conservative estimate for a loan waiver for farmers up to July 2019 would lead to a burden of Rs 30,000 crore. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37PFPgr

Why Uddhav Thackeray may not move into official Maharashtra CM residence

The chief minister’s official residence has a fully functional office and a large conference room for him to carry out official work and hold meetings. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2q3grTf

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

Members of eight polling parties had taken off from a helipad at the district headquarters in Latehar for Chatakapur in Mahuadand in Jharkhand’s Latehar district but they found themselves dropped at Sattipara field in Pratappur Bhainsamunda area of Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34x5qZm

Male nurse held for molesting sedated woman patient in Gurugram hospital

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

London knife attacker named, was previously convicted of terrorism offences

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

4 confess to rape and murder of Hyderabad veterinarian: Police

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

The unnamed suspect slashed at people before being tackled by members of the public and later being shot dead by the police, the incident unfolding within five minutes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Oxp95v

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

If the party believes in nationalism, it must act. Or it will be seen as compromised on the issue from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DwFSQo

This winter could be warmer than usual, says IMD

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

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

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

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

In fact, even before Jharkhand was created, no party had been able to muster a majority in the 81 assembly constituencies (ACs) which were carved out of Bihar to form the new state since 1990. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35NvZtz

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: First phase of polling to be held today

Seats for which polling will take place are Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R6uKl8

DRDO refutes report saying Israeli missile superior to India's

Public relations consultancy Adfactors PR issued the statement on Thursday to announce the successful firing by the army of two newly acquired Spike long-range anti-tank missiles at the Infantry School at MHOW in Madhya Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OWdw7t

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in House likely next week

Home minister Amit Shah is holding meetings with northeast chief ministers, and socio-cultural, student organisations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37REjdy

IPL teams miss a trick by not using more Indian coaches: Rahul Dravid

Showering further praise on Indian coaches, Rahul Dravid said the Indian coaches were doing a fantastic job even with different foreign teams. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35GS9O6

Law student abducted on gun point, gang raped in Ranchi, 12 arrested: Cops

The victim reported the matter to Kanke police station Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R1vMiq

Australia vs Pakistan: 'Hope he hasn't poked the bear' - Wasim Akram 'worried' by...

Aus vs Pak: Calling the send-off as an inexperience mistake, Wasim Akram said players should understand the context of the game before celebrating in such manner. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2R1xobH

I respect Mahatma Gandhi, my statement in Parliament was distorted, says Pragya...

Thakur also alleged that her statement was distorted and she was dubbed a terrorist despite being acquitted by a court. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33tFfSe

World-renowned US rock climber Brad Gobright falls to death in Mexico

Gobright, 31, and fellow American Aidan Jacobson, 26, were climbing a route known as the Shining Path in the northern state of Nuevo Leon on Wednesday when they fell, the state’s emergency response agency said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rChM3I

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

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

Thieves steal water pipes from outside Rashtrapati Bhavan gates, arrested

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

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

The job entails sleeping every night for nine hours, every week for 100 days from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37NexHk

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

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

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

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

Gram panchayat ward member Dev Patia alleged that a bucket of water was added to around a litre of milk and distributed among 81 children in the government primary school, Salaibanwa, on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XVH9K2

Confident of India becoming permanent member of UNSC: Jaishankar

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

Sensex falls over 100 points ahead of GDP data

Retreating from its lifetime peak scaled in the previous session, the 30-share index was trading 158.97 points, or 0.39 per cent, lower at 40,971.20 in morning session. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qUq5YR

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

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

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

CMP also promised a farm loan waiver and bigger homes for poor people in Mumbai under the slum rehabilitation programme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2q071rE

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

Anilesh Ahuja, 51 was the founder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Premium Point Investments (PPI). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2L1IE46

NRC may emerge as big fault line in 2021 Bengal election

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

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

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

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

After forming the government, the next big task for the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will be to get its trust vote passed on the floor of the Assembly, followed by expansion of the Uddhav Thackeray-led ministry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ssx2AT

Devendra Fadnavis starts vacating CM residence, hunts for new home

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday evening took oath as the new chief minister of Maharashtra from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ov683W

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

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

The BJP must expel Pragya Thakur | HT Editorial

The MP’s repeated glorification of Nathuram Godse is unacceptable from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37LBNpi

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

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

Sonia Gandhi sharpens attack on BJP over WhatsApp hack, electoral bonds

The Congress chief also spoke about the state of Indian economy, saying the government is clueless on how to manage the grave problems facing the country and “busy fudging” statistics. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2pYG1c9

Watch: Ruckus in Lok Sabha over Pragya Thakur's 'deshbhakt' Godse remark

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Trinamool set to sweep Bengal bypolls, Mamata says BJP's 'politics of arrogance'...

The Trinamool Congress won the Kaliagunj assembly seat in north Bengal and the Kharagpur Sadar seat in West Midnapore district. The ruling party is winning both the seats for the first time. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OMAYE0

The Irishman movie review: Martin Scorsese confronts mortality in Netflix's most...

The Irishman movie review: Legendary director Martin Scorsese unites Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in a rare cinematic treat. It is the most ambitious film Netflix has ever produced. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34uutfA

To Chidambaram's 'Ranga-Billa' defence, Centre's comeback in Supreme Court

Former finance minister P Chidambaram, who has been in custody for 100 days in the INX Media case, was initially arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LgouDR

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

Speaking about the match and the emotions which rang through the dressing room, Indian captain Virat Kohli said he was pained with the defeat, more so when could not help the side get past the tricky phase. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2shBIt5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Worldview: Ontario Minister on expanding trade ties with India

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

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

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

Investors were encouraged after Mukesh Ambani announced plans to cut the company’s net debt to zero in 18 months through measures including a stake sale in the oil-to-chemicals business to Saudi Aramco. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34ujzGJ

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

In Karimpur Assembly seat, TMC’s Bimalendu Singha Roy is leading by a margin of 4,200 votes against his nearest BJP rival Jay Prakash Majumdar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DmK8lt

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

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

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

The legendary bowler also stressed on the importance of identifying a length and always keeping the ball up to pick up wickets. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qTZzi9

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

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

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

The clip by US teen Feroza Aziz, who describes herself as “17 Just a Muslim”, had millions of views across several social media platforms by Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37OxxFJ

Pragya Thakur stirs fresh controversy in Lok Sabha, opposition protests

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

The MVA has sent out invitations for the ceremony to senior leaders from across the country. The Shiv Sena has also invited 400 state farmers and relatives of those who died owing to agrarian crisis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2L0xpc7

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

Revealing Modi’s economy policy, his close aide and Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that Modi decided not to stay at luxury hotels while halting in night for technical reasons or for refuelling state aircraft during long foreign visits. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35HGQW4

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

The largest number of 1.5 million wait list is from America’s southern neighbour Mexico, followed by a distant India with 227,000 and China with nearly 180,000. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OM4hXi

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

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

As leaders seek cabinet berth for Ajit, NCP says Uddhav, Sharad Pawar will deci...

Sunil Tatkare, a former Maharashtra minister in earlier editions of NCP governments, had played a key role in reaching out to Ajit Pawar after he grounded the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37He2yz

Thought iPhone 11's camera module was weird, wait for Samsung Galaxy S11

Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus leaked renders reveal a bold rear camera design. Here’s what Samsung Galaxy S11 may look like. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DwVP9j

Twitter to remove accounts inactive for more than 6 months, free up usernames

Didn’t log in on Twitter for more than six months? Your account could be removed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QW0QAa

From Tihar, P Chidambaram sends some advice to Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition in...

In a string of tweets from Tihar jail, the senior Congress leader also greeted the Shiv Sena-led coalition that is set to assume power later this week with Uddhav Thackeray in the lead role. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37J1Z3F

'My responsibility is over': Sanjay Raut as Sena boss Uddhav Thackeray set for new...

Sanjay Raut said his responsibility is now over as his party’s chief Uddhav Thackeray is all set to take oath as the first member from the Thackeray family to become the chief minister of the western state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OmLGSK

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supriya Sule, the daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, was welcoming the newly-elected members, who took the oath, when she greeted Ajit Pawar at the entrance of the Maharashtra assembly. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37FUhrg

Health Wise: The three mantras of beating heart disease

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

The former captain has been on a sabbatical since India’s semi-final exit from the ODI World Cup in England in July. He has already missed the tour of the West Indies and the home series against South Africa and Bangladesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2pZeN5e

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

Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule welcomed her cousin Ajit Pawar with a warm hug ahead on Wednesday’s session. She also touched his feet. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DgZ0BE

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

The secretary of state did not mention but it was clear who that was meant for. The 10 terrorists who carried out the carnage had belonged to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba, sailed to Mumbai from Karachi, and their leaders and handlers, who had guided them on phone, were in Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33twFTz

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

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

Female Pak journalist shot dead by husband for not quitting job

The couple got married seven months ago but then the relations turned sour soon, according to an FIR. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34sLpTO

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

Dhawan suffered a knee injury during Delhi’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2019-20 clash versus Maharastra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rtS7dA

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi visit P Chidambaram in Tihar jail

The senior Congress leader is in jail since September 5 in connection with the INX Media case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qN13uw

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

“In Chris’s head, he feels that when he doesn’t perform, because there are such expectations, from the franchise, the fans, that he’s the reason the team is not performing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XRl5QO

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

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

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

During its tenure, the BJP remained aggressive against rival political parties. Consequently, the newly-elected legislators of the Congress and NCP were keen to keep the party out of power. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rpij9p

How vast Sena network kept MLAs in the fold

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

Maharashtra lawmakers to take oath at special assembly session today

The special session of the assembly called by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari will begin at 8 am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Dm8nQF

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

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

SC upheld democratic values, says Sharad Pawar; BJP 'ready' for trust vote

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said it was “heartening” that the Maharashtra verdict came on the Constitution Day. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XOgMFG

Ahead of Maharashtra trust vote tomorrow, all BJP MLAs to meet at 9 pm

Union minister and senior BJP leader Raosaheb Danve said the party respects the Supreme Court order to hold a floor test in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33gw3jL

Yogi Adityanath's pet dog Kalu is an online sensation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath got Kalu after his previous pet pooch Raja Babu died. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35AMVDE

WhatsApp's latest update confirms Dark Mode, disappearing messages features

WhatsApp’s latest update shows more development on its disappearing messages feature. It also shows from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XMJlDt

Chirag Paswan: Mandate for BJP-Sena, not BJP-Ajit Pawar | On The Record

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

It unified India. Irrespective of region, class, caste, religion anyone who subscribed to the Constitution and lived within its framework was (and is) an Indian citizen. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Dn7ya1

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

Nokia 2.3 is set to launch on December 5 along with Nokia 8.2 and Nokia 5.2. Here’s how much the phone may cost. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37B7SQw

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

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

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

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

Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress had moved the top court after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as chief minister and NCP’s Ajit Pawar as deputy chief minister by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35DEnfh

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

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

NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is an accused in the case but the ACB clarified that none of the cases that have been closed were linked to Pawar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qL91V8

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

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

The Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress, who filed the petition on Saturday challenging Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari’s decision to invite Devendra Fadnavis to form the state government, on Monday evening claimed to have the numbers in an unprecedented show of strength. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33hlDAE

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

The man was diagnosed in 2006 with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, an inherited condition in which fluid-filled cysts develop all over the kidneys causing them to swell up and stop working. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2L9ch3N

Dead lizard found in Sabarimala offering, Kerala police order probe

The sale of aravana payasam - a black kheer made of rice, jaggery, ghee, coconut, cumin powder and cardamom, contributes at least 60 per cent of the temple’s revenue. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QQInF2

BHU: Where a legacy is threatened | Opinion

Students opposing Firoze Khan’s appointment are acting against the Constitution, BHU’s values from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QQIn80

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

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is considered pro-China, said he wanted Sri Lanka to be a “neutral country” and work with all the countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33nkzLs

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

The legislators of all three parties were brought in buses to Hotel Grand Hyatt, where 34 NCP legislators have been staying since Sunday evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35xp8nT

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

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

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

Phantom, a Labrador, tracked the suspect down within 20 minutes of reaching the crime scene, making her way through a congested by-lane of Mubarakpur village. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DeLf6v

72% find Aadhaar convenient: Survey

The report, brought out by Dalberg and funded by the Omidyar Network India is in its third iteration and is based on findings from two national surveys that gathered perspectives of over 167,000 Indian residents. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qB3PmR

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

On Monday, the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded 252, a minor deterioration from Sunday’s 234 according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37BydxL

'Get 15 explosives, kill people at one go': SC rebukes Centre, states on pollut...

The Supreme Court on Monday lashed out at the Centre and the states for their failure to do anything to improve the quality of air in national capital Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34in6aV

Virat Kohli names teammate who is 'impossible to outrun' during conditioning dr...

With their win against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Virat Kohli and team registered their seventh consecutive win and also, their fourth consecutive innings victory. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KSkkl7

In LS scuffle over Maharashtra, Cong alleges marshals manhandled 2 MPs

Opposition members gathered at the well of the House and shouted slogans that “democracy has been murdered” in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33i1jz9

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2019| 'Congress could have resolved Ayodhya too': PM...

PM Modi’s attack on the Congress mirrors a similar offensive launched by Home Minister Amit Shah over Ayodhya at an election meeting last week, not far from the venue of the prime minister’s rally last week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DavOMK

Mi Note 10, Xiaomi's 108-megapixel camera phone to launch in India soon

Mi Note 10 is coming to India soon. Here’s everything you need to know about Xiaomi’s 108-megapixel camera phone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37ucF6p

All there is to know about the Pawar Vs Pawar battle in Maharashtra

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

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

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

The 48-year-old Australian is still fighting a US bid to extradite him from Britain on charges filed under the Espionage Act that could see him given a sentence of up to 175 years in a US prison. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34hpjnl

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

The Fadnavis-led Bharatiya Janata Party stumped the coalition’s efforts to form the next Maharashtra government last week when he got himself an invite from governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to form the government early Saturday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33hCGTd

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

The move came a day after the marshals appeared in the Rajya Sabha on the first day of its 250th session in deep blue winter uniform and peak caps similar to those senior army officers wear on ceremonial occasions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35vudgv

'Democracy murdered in Maharashtra': Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

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

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

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine against the Maharashtra governor’s decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as the state’s chief minister. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37B4pl9

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

The three legislators are currently at the Hyatt hotel in Mumbai where NCP MLAs were moved on Sunday amid fears of poaching. NCP leaders claimed that now only one party MLA Anna Bansode is supporting Ajit Pawar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35xdNV2

Decoding the RTI Journey | The Big Picture

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10 Indians among 900 ISIS affiliates surrendering in Afghanistan

According to reports, 10 Indian women and children – all members of families of Indian fighters, most of them from Kerala – are believed to be among those who have surrendered. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QN5yjr

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

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

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

Trump fires US navy chief over handling of SEAL case

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

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

Ideological education, a bold attempt to change how detainees think and act, is partly rooted in the ancient Chinese belief in transformation through education -- taken before to terrifying extremes during the mass thought reform campaigns of Mao Zedong. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33h5HOT

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

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

A local activist Jagdish Kumar told HT that the children had been facing the issue for a long time. But since no one took any action, they decided to file police complaint. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KRob21

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

The baby has been admitted to a special newborn care units (SNCU) of the hospital and is under special observation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33gawHZ

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

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

Ajit Pawar removed as legislature wing leader, NCP tells governor Koshyari

Ajit Pawar was removed as the NCP’s legislature unit leader on Saturday, hours after he joined hands with the BJP in a coup and took oath as the deputy of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2s5m3wS

'Sena, NCP, Congress have the right to go to Supreme Court': Ramdas Athawale

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

HMD Global has confirmed it will launch a new Nokia phone on December 5. Is it going to be the Nokia 8.2? from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33dRrq1

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

Ind vs Ban: For all the talk about the pitch being favourable to the bowlers, and for all the pedigree of the Indian attack, Bangladesh batsmen did play their own part by plying erratic and extremely loose strokes to gift their wickets away. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37uiKjj

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

Barora said Daroda had gone missing after he visited Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Saturday when BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar took oath of office as CM and deputy CM respectively. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35tj9AA

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

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

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

The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to produce Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s letter to BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis to form a government in the state by 10:30am on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OKXzB0

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

The girl dressed up in school uniform solved (2x2) Rubik’s cube blindfolded while reciting Vairamuthu’s poems in 2 minutes 7 seconds. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XEfI7u

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

The top court was hearing a petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) against the formation of a new government by the BJP in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34gshs8

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

The three parties had approached the court challenging the governor’s decision to invite BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis to form a government in a surprise move on Saturday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35vhqe1

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

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

In a dramatic turn of events, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday returned as chief minister propped up by NCP’s Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy, just hours after the new alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress reached a consensus that Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will be their chief ministerial candidate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QNTm1J

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

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

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

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Chinese parents test DNA to check if kids will become prodigies

Jung’s plans shifted after analysis by his firm, Gene Discovery, suggested his daughter had strong abilities in music, math and sports — though a lesser aptitude for memorizing details. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35pF7UU

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

Police said the child’s mother was present when he was being thrashed by her second husband. The couple panicked after the boy fell unconscious and fearing that taking the boy to a hospital might land them in trouble, they decided to kill the child, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37rDpo5

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

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

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

Maharashtra govt formation: Zaheer Syed, who teaches English at a college in Gadchandur, 43 kms away from Chandrapur city, said, “I fell sick and went into shock in the morning after watching the news about unfolding political drama in the state”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37zAzxm

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

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

Before Sharad Pawar's clarification, speculation over his role

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

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

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

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

IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli was dismissed for 136 with concussion substitute Taijul Islam taking a stunning catch off Ebadot Hossain’s delivery. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33hGDHb

The peril of split verdicts | Opinion

The shifting alliances, the incongruity between pre-poll rhetoric and post-poll tactics, the defections, the pursuit of narrow self-interest, and the violations of process do not paint a pretty picture from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Oczgg6

Sachin Tendulkar reveals interesting story about Rahul Dravid-VVS Laxman partnership...

Sachin Tendulkar said that then Indian coach John Wright and Sourav Ganguly decided in 10 minutes when India were following on that Laxman will bat at three and Dravid will be at six. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OAPWNj

'Will form Maharashtra govt with Sena, NCP': Cong after Ajit Pawar's stunner

‘Confident that we will form govt with Sena and NCP in Maharashtra’, says Congress after Ajit Pawar’s stunner from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qFRaid

'Felt cheated': NCP's Supriya Sule after BJP-Ajit Pawar deal in Maharashtra

NCP had won 54 seats in the October 24 assembly election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 105 seats, the Sena 56, and the Congress at 44. Independents and smaller parties won 29 seats. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37oI1Lw

Maharashtra Govt Formation: 10 to 11 NCP MLAs have gone with Ajit Pawar, says Sharad...

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

According to a Home Ministry notification, President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for revocation of the central rule this morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2D8fSKL

BJP got donations from company accused of terror funding: Congress

A media report had that claimed the BJP had received crores of rupees in donation from the company which is under the radar of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly buying properties from Iqbal Memon alias Iqbal Mirchi who was an aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, to attack the saffron party. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2D5Ke0D

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

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

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

The BJP also claims it has the support of 170 legislators, 25 more than the 145 lawmakers needed for the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member house to form the government in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2s81KyV

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

She further said that the ashram administration locked her up in a room for two months in the name of some spiritual process. The people in the ashram also used abusive language, she added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37xY3CL

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

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 40-year-old Ronnie William Howard of St. Peters is charged with kidnapping, domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. He is jailed on $300,000 cash-only bail. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37uyKl3

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

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

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

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Devendra Fadnavis and Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar were sworn in as the state’s chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qGVptQ

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

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

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

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

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Normalcy in the Valley still some distance away | Opinion

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

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

On November 9, 2019, McDonald’s issued a full-page advertisement in a national daily that read, “Stuck with Ghiya-Tori Again? Make the 1+1 Combo you love”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OdtI4R

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

The army recently issued an advisory to its men alerting them about the risk of being automatically added to WhatsApp groups created by intelligence operatives from the neighbouring country Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37rqjad

In India, inequality bigger challenge than poverty

The world knows this gap between the rich and the poor as the ‘10 percent’ problem, sometimes even as the ‘1 percent’ problem. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KMdZb8

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

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

Hectic parleys on in Congress for Maharashtra deputy CM post

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

The proposed legislation has been listed in the government’s business for next week in the Lok Sabha, Union minister of state for parliamentary affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sc1DTf

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

Police said they had earlier given permission to 32 Muslim personnel to sport beards. Thursday’s order withdrew this permission for nine of them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ridL4q

At crucial Shiv Sena meet, chorus for Uddhav Thackeray as Maharashtra CM grows

The Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar’s NCP and Congress will hold another round of talks on Friday to thrash out the details of their alliance and their effort to form a government in the politically-crucial western state after similar meetings on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35mKFQa

Sundar Pichai applauds woman who scored 0 in quantum physics exam. Here's why

Google chief Sundar Pichai retweeted the post and dished out a compliment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2pKkioc

Anu Malik says he hasn't quit Indian Idol: 'I have taken a 3-week break, will be...

Anu Malik, accused by multiple women of sexual harassment during India’s MeToo movement, has said that he wasn’t asked to step down from Indian Idol but did so as he wanted to ‘clear his name’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Oy8wFH

India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 1: Teams arrive, Eden Gardens all...

India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Catch all the live score and updates from the second Test between India and Bangladesh from Eden Gardens, Kolkata. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34aZsxf

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Kolkata, to meet Mamata Banerjee on sidelines...

India is taking on Bangladesh in its first-ever pink- ball Test match, seven years after the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave its approval to the format. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33bef9V

India cannot open disputed Siachen for tourism: Pakistan

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on October 21 announced that the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield, was now open to tourists as part of the efforts to boost tourism in Ladakh and give people a first-hand experience of the tough conditions in which Indian Army personnel operate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KJHSsC

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

In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the teachers also questioned the high-powered MHRD committee and said it was in violation of norms that govern universities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O7ozvb

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

The BJP and Sena, which fought the assembly elections in Maharashtra together, fell out over the chief minister’s position and equal distribution of portfolios, ending a three-decade-old alliance. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XD9Mve

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

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

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

The top US diplomat for South Asia said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- heralded as a game-changer by both Asian countries -- would profit only Beijing and said that the United States offered a better model. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KK1oF5

Uddhav Thackeray holds late night meet with Sharad Pawar; more talks to follow on...

After their late-night meeting at Pawar’s residence ‘Silver Oak’ in south Mumbai, the three parties—the Shiv Sena, NCP and the Congress—will hold more talks on Friday on their effort form a government in the politically-crucial western state. Uddhav’s late night meet with Pawar; more talks to follow on new Maharashtra govt from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35zdZTR

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

India, the US lawmaker said, also faces an increasingly aggressive and assertive China that continues to export its malign influence throughout the Indo-Pacific region. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37vCItJ

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

Scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the wind speed was slow throughout Thursday and is expected to remain so by Friday afternoon which will push the air quality into the ‘severe’ zone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35pgcRq

Army HQ sets the ball rolling for a code of conduct

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

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

Hindutva alone won’t win votes. To attract allies and floating voters, focus on fixing the economy from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rj9Rbm

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

Authorities are still trying to piece together what prompted the shooting, especially as Berhow had no history of troubled behaviour. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34aehQp

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

NRC is a verified digital register having names and basic demographic information about all Indian citizens in a digital format. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33bisdu

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

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

The Modi government soon after assuming office for the second term set a target of taking the economy to USD 5 trillion over the next five years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OA29BW

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

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

IAS daughter may have to evict retired civil servant dad

Nazuk Kumar, UT SDM (central) has been tasked with evicting her father, former UT home secretary Anil Kumar, from the Sector-16 residential accommodation he has overstayed in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/337eG58

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

Justice Bobde, who was sworn-in as the 47th CJI on November 18, was responding to the suggestion of Attorney General K K Venugopal on the issue in his capacity as a member of the bar, not as the country’s top law officer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35ovsho

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

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

Mumbai's 'first home system' auto rickshaw impresses many, including Twinkle Kh...

Twinkle Khanna shared an image of an auto which is decked up with facilities ranging from a washbasin, to mobile phone charging points. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35n4OFE

Rajya Sabha marshals lose their military-style caps that offended army

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu had taken note of this sentiment and ordered officials on Tuesday to revisit the military-style uniform. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qxbJNR

Xiaomi Mi Band 3i launched in India: Price, specifications, features

Xiaomi’s new fitness band, Mi Smart Band 3i, has launched in India. Check out full specifications and features of the new Mi Band 3 variant from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Xvn3Gq

Midnight calls to Uddhav, key meets as Maharashtra govt formation picks pace

Senior Congress and NCP leaders met in Delhi on Wednesday evening and agreed in principle to form a stable government in Maharashtra with Sena. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O6h5bX

Shiv Sena responds to query on secularism with an old Bal Thackeray demand

There have been reports that the common minimum programme (CMP) that is under discussion would mention the world, secularism to indicate that the Congress-NCP combine hasn’t diluted its stand on the issue. It is expected that the Sena will come around to it to accommodate its new allies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Oxj9Zy

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

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

The staff contacted the police after they found the 25-year-old sleeping in the bed department from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KGNsMl

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

How the SG pink ball will behave at various stages of the game on its debut is a mystery that will unfold at Eden Gardens from Friday. It is the first day-night Test in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35nhBYY

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

Ahead of the historic pink ball Test match, Indian captain Virat Kohli has expressed his excitement over being part of such a historic occasion, but at the same time also spoke about the different challenges at hand. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33cyDHO

Anita Anand first Hindu to be appointed cabinet minister in Canada

The cabinet includes three other Indo-Canadian ministers, all Sikhs, and each of whom was a member of the previous government. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3357G8N

From factory to field: Journey of the pink ball

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

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

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

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

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

In the police complaint, the woman’s father alleged that his daughter’s husband is a marijuana addict and forced his daughter to also consume it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/337z71H

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

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

The question is if Sonia Gandhi can trust Pawar enough to not throw the Congress under the bus in the months ahead if this government becomes a reality from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QyTB0J

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

The 3.4-million pounds project, funded by the National Institute of Health Research, will be conducted over four years by researchers from institutions in the UK and India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34iUfDm

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

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

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

There are also reports of unrest over the pending alliance with ideologically opposite parties – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress – but senior Sena leaders have dismissed it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2D0ePwt

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

Eyewitnesses said the incident took place when a team of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officers were conducting raids. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2D4mIkB

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

The issue of WhatsApp hacking, through the use of Pegasus software -- reports have said the accounts of 121 individuals in India were hacked -- was on the agenda, albeit not explicitly, as was the cyber threat to the Kudankulam nuclear plant. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2D0mc71

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

The troops will be pulled back in different phases spread over an year as per the decision following a review by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs, a top official of the state government said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2pBGC3j

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

Telangana RTC employees threw in the towel after 47 days of strike during which seven of them died and five others committed suicide. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OvNZS5

Mukesh Ambani's RIL, valued at $138 billion, now world's 6th largest oil company

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd, now valued at $138 billion, compared with the British energy giant BP Plc’s $132 billion value at the close of trading on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2s37vhz

IPL 2020: 'Released Chris Lynn so that...' - KKR CEO responds to Yuvraj Singh's...

Yuvraj felt KKR did not do a very smart thing by releasing Chris Lynn and that he might even drop a message to team’s co-owner Shah Rukh Khan a message on the same. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35k1r2w

Maharashtra talks in homestretch, will form govt in 6 days, says Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut signalled that no politics should be read into these developments or Pawar’s meeting. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Osx8j5

Supreme Court issues notice to Enforcement Directorate P Chidambaram's bail plea...

The court, which will next hear the case on November 26, asked the probe agency to file a fresh affidavit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2DbsMYJ

India is heading for economic growth below 5%: Economists

Economists at State Bank of India, Nomura Holdings Inc. and Capital Economics Ltd. lowered their growth forecasts for the quarter ended September to between 4.2% to 4.7%. The government is scheduled to publish the data on November 29. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37nkXg8

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

If we look at the day-night Tests held in Asian conditions, numbers paint a different picture and here the spinners have had a significant impact on the course of play. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O5otV4

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

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Meet CYBIRA, Visakhapatnam's robot cop

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Sharad Pawar to meet PM Modi in backdrop of Maharashtra deadlock

This is first meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar after the imposition of President’s rule in Maharashtra. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QwC5dv

Nehru's Anand Bhawan gets Rs 4.35 crore tax notice

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

When students fought for a Muslim professor of Vedas

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

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

When the car of BHU vice-chancellor Prof Bhatnagar passed by the dharna venue, someone threw a water bottle and a stone targeting the car. Both, however, didn’t hit the car. The university PRO confirmed it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CXvcK7

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

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

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

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has convened a meeting of party MLAs at Matoshree on November 22, which will be key in view of the recent developments . from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2pCMd9C

Hong Kong court clears extradition of wanted gangster Ramanjit Singh Romi

Ramanjit Singh Romi is accused of funding Nabha jailbreak and targetted killings of religious leaders in Punjab from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NZ5mf7

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

During police interrogation, it was revealed that Rajan Mahbubani was fond of wearing uniforms of different professions and getting himself snapped in different poses. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37nTdbd

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

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

Couple in Madhya Pradesh arrested for killing 'rapist' son

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

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

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Congress MLA blows flying kiss to speaker in Odisha Assembly

The Jeypore MLA, who was the first to ask questions in the House, clarified that he did not mean to insult Patro and that the gesture was a mark of gratitude towards the speaker. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O0dxYG

Delhi's air bad, farm fires make it worse

Delhi’s air quality in this period was bad even without the effect of stubble-burning, which only made it worse. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35iP4DQ

RSS urges Centre to focus on rural economy in next budget

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

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

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

PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on 130th birth anniversary

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A tribute to the Rajya Sabha at 250

It has strengthened Indian democracy and federalism, and added rigour to legislation from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KAiogY

Shooting the messenger

Rejecting CES data undermines India’s statistical system from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QxPGRY

How India should deal with Gotabaya's Sri Lanka

In its engagement, Delhi must deepen economic and security cooperation, and balance pragmatism and values from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35jyMKV

What the return of the Rajapaksa family means

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

From factory to field: Journey of the pink ball

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

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh was one of the members who raised the issue during the session on Monday from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35aGQxe

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

Petitioners Janardana Sharma and his wife told the court they had admitted their four daughters to an educational institution run by Swami Nithyananda in Bengaluru in 2013 when they were in the age group of 7-15 years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r5hja6

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

Police said the suspect had proposed to the teenager. When she declined, he first tried to rape her and eventually smashed a bottle on her head before throttling her. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XsWl0Q

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

Lynn smashed 91 off 30 balls playing for the Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, shattering the record for the highest individual score in T10 cricket previously held by England’s Alex Hales (87 off 32 balls). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XpPfdP

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

Lokesh Naik, 35, was charged by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia on November 6 with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact, Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r1CPwD

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

The heath ministry is planning to bring five bills in the Lok Sabha this winter session from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/334QVL3

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

India’s losses from air pollution increased more than four times to $560 billion between 1990 and 2013, according to the World Bank, which attributed the economic burden to the rising costs of public health-care and workforce disruption. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35doKL7

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das files nomination from Jamshedpur East

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

Earlier on Sunday Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi had announced that Sena was being allotted seats in Opposition camp in the Lok Sabha as it was ‘working out alliance with the Congress and the NCP’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O0K6pk

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

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

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

The incident took place on Sunday at 9pm at their residence near Sant Tukaram Road, Pydhonie. Nirmala was having an affair with a man for the past few months, but her family did not approve of the relationship and were forcing her to end it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3305jnu

Nusrat Jahan's health condition improves, released from hospital

Jahan was released after her health condition showed significant improvement, a senior official of the city-based private hospital where she was admitted. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/346bfgo

India closer to world's first male contraceptive injection

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

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

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3 killed in shooting at Walmart store in US: Report

In August, a man killed 22 people at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart and injured 26 others. He is accused of deliberately targeting Mexicans and has pleaded not guilty. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r6T5w4

India seeks access to its citizens held in Pakistan without information

Officials fear that the arrested Indians may become the latest victims of a Pakistani tactic to implicate Indians in terror-related crimes on the global stage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QvaR76

Government huddles to prevent another spike in bad air

While the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) improved over the past two days, with pollutants being dispersed by high wind speeds, forecasts show that the pollution could again enter the “severe” zone by Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CVxXM6

Sharad Pawar's cryptic reply on Sena tie-up before meet with Sonia Gandhi

Pawar is in Delhi to attend winter session of the Parliament that started from Monday. His statement on Monday is in contrast to what he said remarks three days ago that an alliance of his party with the Sena and the Congress will soon form the a government and will last its full five-year term. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32WCSab

11 killed in Rajasthan's Bikaner as bus collides with truck on highway

Seven bodies were recovered from the Lok Parivahan Seva (Public Transport Service) bus as both the vehicles went up in flames immediately after the accident at around 8am on the Bikaner-Jaipur National Highway 11, said Bikaner’s superintendent of police Pradeep Mohan Sharma. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CV7fmU

In Shiv Sena's new swipe at BJP over forming govt, Governor is the 'Raja'

The BJP and Shiv Sena, who fought the state elections together in October, had a bitter falling out over the issue of a rotational chief minister. The Sena has been saying that there was an in-principle agreement over the issue but the BJP maintains that no such promise was made. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KuehTE

Galaxy Note 10 Plus to iPhone 11 Pro: Here are the best camera smartphones in I...

Love mobile photography? Here are best camera smartphones in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qnxxLQ

Parliament Winter Session- 'Operation over, patient dead': Congress jabs government...

Parliament Winter Session: The situation in Jammu and Kashmir was akin to a doctor declaring that an operation was successful even though the patient had died, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told the Lok Sabha. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r3DEES

PM Modi addresses 250th session of Rajya Sabha

To mark the landmark 250th session, there is a discussion in the House on the ‘Role of Rajya Sabha in Indian Polity: Need for Reform’ on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/354fx7Y

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

Das, overseeing what was until recently the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has worked tirelessly to restore relations with the government after a bitter public spat led his predecessor Urjit Patel to quit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QutOa6

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

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

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

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by cops near university

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

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

Stores and museums in Venice were mostly closed in the hardest-hit area around St. Mark’s Square, but tourists donned high rubber boots or even hip waders to witness and photograph the spectacle. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kzg4ae

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

Fresno police said that 10 people were shot on Sunday night in the backyard of a house on the 5300 block of East Lamona Avenue near Caesar Avenue, reports The Fresno Bee. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r1iyqP

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

SC agrees to hear Chidambaram’s plea against Delhi HC order refusing him bail in INX Media case from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qn78xI

Two US chemistry professors arrested for cooking meth at university

The arrests drew comparisons to the central character in the hit TV series “Breaking Bad,” in which a high school chemistry teacher began making methamphetamine from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35hNrX3

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

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

The opposition is likely to counter the governmnet on the state of the economy and the detention of political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XmA5FW

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

Leading a discussion with the whips of the party and about 10 key ministers, PM Modi rejected a suggestion by one of the attendees, member of Parliament and former minister Jual Oram to focus on the Ayodhya verdict and the building of the Ram temple. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37c4QC6

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

AQI started improving from Saturday - with average AQI recorded at 357 for the day by the central pollution monitoring agency. With that, the air quality had improved from ‘severe’ to the ‘very poor’ category after four days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rONk6E

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

Justice Bobde was part of the five-judge constitution bench hearing the longest running Ayodhya land dispute case and in which the order is expected by November 18, before CJI Gogoi retires. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32ZLhcJ

Muslim bodies will seek Ayodhya verdict review

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) said they opposed the unanimous SC decision last week favouring the construction of a Ram temple at the 2.77-acre site in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya town. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qlWfw6

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

The list, provided by the Lok Sabha secretariat, also includes the industrial relations code — one of the four labour reforms — and the proposal to replace two ordinances on banning e-cigarettes and lowering corporate tax rates. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37h0d9I

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

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

Fadnavis pays homage to Bal Thackeray weeks after break-up with Shiv Sena

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Starting shortly: Bill Gates in conversation with Rishad Premji I Mint Visionar...

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At all-party meet, Opposition points to economy and Jammu and Kashmir; PM Modi says...

At the government-convened meeting, the Opposition demanded that the issues of economic slowdown, job loss and farm distress must be discussed during the session, Congress’ leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XkS13S

Xiaomi Mi TV 4X 50 review: One of the best smart 4K TVs under Rs 30,000

Looking to buy a new smart TV under Rs 30,000? Here’s our review of Xiaomi Mi TV 4X 50. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rUjm1n

Parent buys new baby monitor, spots an 'eerie' image. Twitter has thoughts

The image shows the baby’s eyes glowing in a bizarre - and somewhat scary - manner. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rRUffu

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

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

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

All India Muslim Personal Law Board decides to file review petition against Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33WHjmy

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

The central leadership of the BJP is yet to declare a candidate for the Jamshedpur (West) even though the deadline for filing the nomination paper for the seat ends on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32Uunwr

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

The fire at the Church of God, which was set up in 1902 in Qualapatty locality, is believed to have started from a spark in its electrical wiring as the building was undergoing large-scale repair work. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32OJIhS

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

Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who was on a visit to Goalpara, on October 29 ordered the capture of the 25-year-old male “rogue elephant” which was suspected to be responsible for the death of five people that day in district’s Matia area. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37cg6yr

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

Travelling with 18 relatives, Naidu had heard that the Supreme Court had cleared the way for women between 10 and 50 to visit the hilltop shrine, and hoped to fulfill her life’s dream of offering prayers to the presiding deity at Sabarimala, Ayappa. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Xluu2N

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

Sun Jinrong, the pet detective, has reunited around 1,000 missing pets with their owners since he launched his business seven years ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37c7Cay

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

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

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

With half the votes counted from Saturday’s election, Rajapaksa led with 50.7 percent, while his main rival Sajith Premadasa had 43.8 percent, the election commission said. Rajapaksa’s party claimed victory. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NRK4QC

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

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

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

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

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lanka presidential election

Sri Lanka’s former wartime defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won the presidency with a clear majority. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qW81xg

Holding discussions on sexuality, gender key to clearing prejudices

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

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

Fadnavis’ words of praise comes amid worsening of ties between Sena and BJP after they were unable to agree to a power-sharing deal to form a government. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35arNE0

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

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

Younger Indians are rightly appalled that the party of the freedom movement believes that only a fifth-generation dynast can lead it. Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka may think they owe it to the Congress to stay in politics. They owe it to the country to go from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35actHi

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

Pattinson was vying with Mitchell Starc for the third pace-bowling spot in the Australia side for the opening match in the two-test series, which starts in Brisbane on Thursday from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NW4ZSK

Muslim Board to meet on Ayodhya order today

AIMPLB member Kamal Farooqui said AIMPLB’s executive body members, legal experts and advocates of Muslim litigants in the Ayodhya case will attend the meeting at Lucknow’s Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema seminary. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ptK1Bc

Common toilets for boys, girls and security personnel in this Bihar school

The Bihar State Women’s Commission (BSWC) has now instructed the state education department to evict security personnel, start separate shifts for boys and girls. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ksa6I3

Centre planning to introduce 'One Nation, One Pay Day' system: Labour Minister

“There should be a pan-India single wage day every month across various sectors to ensure that workers get timely payment of salaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen on this legislation to get passed soon,” Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XitMDi

Cop doesn't allow 17-year-old son to ride bike, he sets himself on fire

The boy has suffered 90% burns. The doctors said that they have administered preliminary treatment to the boy and he will be kept under observation for the next 48 hours. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QlvQsV

Hindu Mahasabha under MP govt scanner after it worships Nathuram Godse

Hindu Mahasabha members also demanded Nathuram Godse’s trial be included in school syllabus in Madhya Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ob8bbK

India vs Bangladesh: Mayank Agarwal surpasses Don Bradman with second double ton...

Mayank’s innings oozed of class and flamboyance as he slammed 28 fours and 8 sixes at the Holkar Stadium in Indore to wrest the match in India’s favour. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2COKlgS

Sabarimala trek begins, 5 women sent back by police

Police personnel sought proof of age as some elderly women began the trek amid a heavy rush of devotees in the base camp of Pambha, which is 5km away from the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XkTkjt

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

Both the pilots, who are trainees, have ejected safely and a search and rescue operation is on. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/378O7Q5

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

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

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

Sharma’s nearly 20-month tenure was a tumultuous one with his public differences with general secretary Vinod Tihara, who enjoys a fair amount of support base in the organisation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CMWB1x

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

India vs Bangladesh: Mayank Agarwal hit his second double hundred in last 5 innings as India reached 493 for 6 at stumps on Day 2 in Indore, leading Bangladesh by 343 runs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/355BIKY

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

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Amid confusion, Sabarimala temple opens today

The seven-judge bench will re-examine the Sabarimala issue as well as that related to the entry of women in mosques, the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Dawoodi Bohras and the denial of access to fire temples for Parsi women, who marry outside the community. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37ecwE6

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

Riya, who was with her mother Preeti Jindal and grandparents, could have lost consciousness on board without her family realising it, according to airline sources. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33TlFzF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The court is not the clergy. Instead of deciding on what is integral to faith, follow the Constitution from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/353rUkH

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

While announcing its financial results on Thursday, telecom major Vodafone Idea (VIL) had said its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining relief from the government and positive outcome of the legal remedy post the apex court ruling on the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) issue. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qZ89Mw

Gunmen fire on buses carrying Muslim Sri Lankan voters

There were no immediate reports of casualties. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/352lfac

Consumption expenditure survey: Government to scrap report over bad data

On Friday, Business Standard released leaked findings from the 2017-18 CES which showed that inflation-adjusted average monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) declined by 3.7% in the country between 2011-12 and 2017-18, a first in four decades. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37bgOvS

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

US president Donald Trump made the assertion while accusing the opposition Democratic party of denying the Republicans the due process in the House-initiated impeachment proceedings against him. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/352jOIQ

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

The FBI earlier said there is no evidence that the suspect had any ideological motives or acted on behalf of any organization. No manifesto or suicide note has been found. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/357yXsq

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

Ruling out the possibility of mid-term polls in Maharashtra, Pawar said on Friday the three parties wanted to form a stable and development-oriented government. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33QYTbJ

Arvind Kejriwal puts off decision on odd-even scheme in Delhi to Monday

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No protection for women visiting Sabarimala, says Kerala minister day before temple...

Activist and Bhoomata Brigade leader Trupti Desai has announced her plan to visit the Sabarimala temple on the first day of the three-month pilgrimage season beginning on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35dUArp

'Best ever verdict': UP Shia Waqf Board chief Wasim Rizvi donates Rs 51,000 for...

In a unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court last week cleared the way for the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya and directed the Centre to allot a separate five-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board to build a mosque. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rEACr0

'Shiv Sena will lead government in Maharashtra for next 25 years,' says Sanjay ...

The Uddhav Thackeray-led saffron party will lead the government in Maharashtra for the next “25 years” and not just five years, claimed Raut while talking to reporters here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33OVmuv

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

SC observed that the way the federal agency was treating citizens was not right. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CWyeP3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pant University Governor takes cognisance of the girl student’s allegation, orders VC to investigate the matter; registrar says the varsity will probe the case and take appropriate action from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32KNqsY

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

The accident took place near Lahe Phata near Shahapur around 3 pm. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Xps1od

Mumbai, India wait for Prithvi Shaw 2.0

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

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

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

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

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

Pakistan is home to all shades of darkness; from extremist ideologies and darker powers of radicalisation to the darkest manifestations of terrorism, Ananya Agarwal told the panel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CGU0Ga

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

Activities to form the government in Maharashtra are expected to gain momentum after Sunday when NCP chief Sharad Pawar is expected to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qj41Bt

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

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

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

The Congress high command is reportedly thinking positively about supporting a Shiv Sena-led government, with NCP chief Sharad Pawar set to play a key role. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2K4kcia

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

Sonia Gandhi was speaking at the awaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) on the 130th birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32L4SgP

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

Actions of the Indian government are “harmful to our close and critical relationship”, said Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32MyoTv

Tension at hilltop temple Sabarimala as pilgrim season begins

On September 28, 2018, the Supreme Court opened the Sabarimala temple’s doors to women of all ages and overturned a decades-old ban, in a move that sparked protests by traditionalists who say women of menstruating age cannot enter the temple because the presiding deity, Lord Ayyappa, is considered celibate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qnk3Kz

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea report record losses in Quarter 2

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

Foul air a slow poison for Delhi lungs round the year

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

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

India and Russia had signed a deal worth an estimated $5.4-billion for five S-400 systems during the annual summit of leaders of the two countries in October last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KmYdTL

Supreme Court dismisses contempt plea against Rahul Gandhi in Rafale case

Rahul Gandhi, the former Congress president, had filed three affidavits in the court in the contempt case filed against him by BJP Lok Sabha member Meenakshi Lekhi for incorrectly attributing his political slogan “chowkidar chor hai” to the judges. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CFsOYf

No wrongdoing in Rafale fighter jet deal: SC dismisses review petitions

Former ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie, and lawyer Prashant Bhushan were among those who had filed the review pleas against the December 2018 verdict that dismissed pleas seeking a court-monitored probe of alleged irregularities in the Rafale deal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34UoAIq

BSEB Bihar Board 2020 second dummy admit card for class 10th, 12th released

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the second dummy admit card. Students can make corrections in the admit card before November 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O8CMa0

Worldview | Can Kartarpur Corridor become a corridor of peace?

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Supreme Court refers entry of women to Sabarimala to larger bench

Sabarimala Temple Case Verdict: The Supreme Court has decided to set up a 7-judge bench to look at the entire gamut of issues relating to practices specific to various religious communities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33Mh4zg

UTET Answer Key 2019 released by UBSE, here's how to download

UBSE UTET answer key 2019: UBSE had conducted the UTET 2019 exam on November 6 on 172 exam centers in 29 cities. UTET 2019 was conducted in two shifts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32NVxVs

Moto Razr: Motorola's first foldable phone with clamshell design launched

Motorola’s first foldable phone, Moto Razr, has made its debut. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CJhgDo

'We were just rehearsing': CRPF constable refuses to acknowledge 'third' wife

When the third woman, who is from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, came to know about his previous marriages and confronted him, he refused to acknowledge her as his wife. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/353Jqp1

WhatsApp Dark Mode for iPhone leaks as the official launch nears

Here’s how WhatsApp Dark Mode could look like on iPhones. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qSf8Xc

INS Viraat, Navy's 'grand old lady', to go under the hammer

Known as the ‘Grand Old Lady’, INS Viraat entered service with the Indian Navy in 1987 and was decommissioned in 2017 after spending spent nearly 2,250 days at sea, sailing 5,88,288 nautical miles. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CCXg5o

Sabarimala, Rafale and Rahul Gandhi: Supreme Court has a busy day today

On Sabarimala, the court will decide on a bunch of pleas seeking a review of its September 2018 order allowing the entry of women of all ages into Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple that triggered protests by traditionalists in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rIqwWh

35 European universities to take part in higher education fair in India

The event will allow Indian students, researchers and academics to interact with European universities and 18 European Union (EU) member state representatives through 47 webinar sessions as well as a number of thematic sessions and country presentations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Klgqkz

Delhi Nursery Admission: Forms available from November 29

The DoE said the schools will have to upload the criteria and point on the website by November 28 and the forms will be made available from November 29, also the date for commencement of admission process. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33LACDV

Stopped from touching 'sacred tree', locals in MP village attack policemen

Hoshangabad’s additional superintendent of police, Ghanshyam Malviya, said the attack on Wednesday morning by the residents of Nayagaon village was unprovoked. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QiHowU

IPL 2020: Ajinkya Rahane to leave Rajasthan Royals after 9 seasons as trade window...

Ajinkya Rahane will get to work under head coach Ricky Ponting and join forces with personal coach Pravin Amre, a talent scout with the Delhi franchise. Rahane had been with Rajasthan Royals since 2011. He led the side in 2018 as well. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qO9wNQ

Ayodhya done, Sabarimala verdict next: What's at stake?

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Supreme Court verdict today on pleas challenging entry of women in Sabarimala

Traditionalists maintain that women of childbearing age should not be allowed inside Kerala’s Sabarimala temple because the presiding deity, Lord Ayyappan, is celibate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qj85BI

Schools shut in Delhi-NCR as air continues to be 'severe' for 3rd day, improvement...

The air quality index (AQI), as calculated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 7 am was 463. This was against the overall AQI reading of 456 on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33NmCtc

Congress 'unsure' of NCP's intentions amid talks with Shiv Sena on govt formation...

NCP chief Sharad Pawar stopped Congress from giving support to Shiv Sena before Governor meet, responded to invitation to form government in hurry just in time before PM left for Brazil, say sources. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kinqys

Shikhar Dhawan exclusive: 'Will come back with T20 World Cup next year'

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'New direction, new energy': PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi on sidelines of...

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping had forward-looking discussions on various aspects of the multifaceted India-China relationship, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33M3QCE

Baghpat, Jind among new pollution hot spots in north India, shows data

Since October 1, when the pollution levels in the northern plain started to deteriorate, several northern cities had higher pollution levels than Delhi. Tracking air pollution this winter clearly shows that several cities in Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the new hot spots as compared to places such as Gwalior and Jhansi, which used to have high particulate pollution. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/353YEKn

Why the Shiv Sena parted ways with the BJP in Maharashtra

It had become the junior partner both electorally and ideologically. Splitting was essential to remain relevant from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2CEeXkW

At least 7 killed in Kabul car bomb blast: Interior ministry

The spokesman, Nasrat Rahimi, said the bomb had gone off in a neighbourhood which is near the interior ministry and north of Kabul airport. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O5QOsV

100-yr-old woman dies within 1 hour after her 104-yr-old husband passed away

The couple Vetrivel (104) and Pichayi (100) had been married for 75 years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QmLPXR

Shiv Sena rushed to Supreme Court to challenge Guv move, now takes a step back

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Supreme Court upholds disqualification of 17 rebel Karnataka MLAs

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Delhi's air strays deeper into 'severe' zone, likely to dip to 'severe+' by Thu...

Scientists and weather experts said that low wind speed will continue to impact the national capital’s air quality till Thursday, with a possibility of the levels dipping further to reach ‘severe+’ category. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qd2Iny

Woman books hotel to celebrate birthday with friend, murdered over a tiff

A hotel staff told the media that the woman and Mann had visited the hotel six to seven times in the last five months. On Monday night, the staffer said, the couple had been playing songs loudly on the TV in the room. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O3CYay

Supreme Court verdict today on disqualification of Karnataka rebel MLAs

The Karnataka legislators had moved the top court against the speaker’s decision to disqualify and bar them from contesting elections under the anti-defection law till the current assembly expires in 2023. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33K9EMR

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham Khan wins defamation case against news c...

Reham, a British national of Pakistani-origin, launched the legal proceedings over a broadcast on Dunya TV in June 2018, during which she said Sheikh Rasheed, the current Federal Minister of Railways in Pakistan, made very serious and entirely false allegations against her. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QenbZl

Record cold follows early snowstorm over much of eastern US

The mid-autumn taste of winter brought record single-digit temperatures to Chicago and environs; set snowfall records in Buffalo and Detroit; dusted cars with snow in Memphis, Tennessee; and froze lakes in Minnesota weeks earlier than usual. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2O62A6O

Man sold 13-yr-old daughter for Rs 7 lakh; she is found, is 4 months pregnant

Police arrested two people on the charges of kidnapping her. The father and two others were arrested in June when she went missing and are in jail, police added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Kgk7Ig

TNPSC Group 4 result 2019 declared, what's next?

TNPSC Group 4 result declared. TNPSC had conducted the group 4 civil services exam on September 1 for recruitment on 6491 vacant posts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KeZvQs

India vs Bangladesh: Unbeaten for 7 years, best win percentage - India's sweet home...

Fortress: As far as advantage in familiar conditions go, world No 1 India’s grip is way better than Australia, England from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33K69pE

JNU fee hike comes as a body blow for poor students

JNU hostel manual seeks an increase in hostel fees from Rs 20 per month to Rs 600 for a single-seater, and from Rs 10 per month to R. 300 for a double-seater. While the mess charges stand to be doubled, an additional service charge of Rs1,700 for sanitation and maintenance has been introduced. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2XjmHCN

ABVP to approach UGC against JNU fee hike

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) will approach University Grants Commission (UGC) with signatures of JNU students against fee hike and new hostel manual on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rzQDys

DU, BHU students extend solidarity to JNUSU against policing actions on agitating...

The youths, who staged the protest at the BHU campus, raised slogans in support of the JNU students who, they claim, were beaten up by the policemen while protesting against the fee hike of JNU hostels. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KgrBuF

DU teachers too join students' stir against upcoming pvt building in North Camp...

Delhi University student Raja Choudhary has been on a hunger strike since Sunday. He has been joined in his protest by other students, including Pallavi Raj, Amisha Nanda, Nayan Yadav and Srishti Parihar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2NHZu9Z

With no Congress-NCP-Sena alliance, BJP all set for 'Op Lotus' in Maharashtra

This is a clear indication that the BJP, which won 105 seats in the state elections, may embark on ‘Operation Lotus’ in Maharashtra, on the lines of the one they managed in Karnataka, to get the requisite numbers to prove their majority. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/33Cq8Xn

New FBI data shows major spike in anti-Sikh hate crimes

The number of hate crime incidents against Sikhs went up to 60 in 2018 from 20 in 2017, according to the FBI’s annual hate-crimes report. Hate crimes against Sikh were the third highest, at 4.3%, after those against Jews and Muslims, who were first and second largest with 56.9% and 14.6%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2pdgfR3

Gurpurab: Fireworks, celebrations at Golden Temple, Ber Sahib Gurudwara

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NCP may demand sharing CM post in Maharashtra, Congress eyes speaker's chair

A day after the Shiv Sena did not get an expected letter of support from the Congress and NCP and minutes after President’s Rule was imposed in the state, leaders of the Congress and NCP met in Mumbai to work out a power sharing formula and common minimum programme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34XsiBb

Donald Trump 'so extreme' on climate he's waking people up, says Greta Thunberg

After months of campaigning in the US and Canada, including an appearance at a key UN climate summit in September, which was the reason for her visit, Greta Thunberg offered a lukewarm assessment on the impact. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2qJqEV5

Armed robbers kill one, flee with jewellery worth Rs 25 crore in Bihar

On their way to Begusarai, the SUV was intercepted at Thakurichak by the criminals. Police suspect the criminals knew beforehand that the jewellers would be arriving with their consignment and committed the crime with clockwork precision. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2KfkGC6

M777 regiment to get 3 made-in-India guns