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ISRO chief K Sivan also listed the space agency’s achievements in 2019 and what it plans to do this year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZHIEwn

India okays new ground rules for airlines that could end stand-off with US

Indian government officials ensured that even though American airlines were allowed to proceed with their own ground-handling, they still incorporated measures required by Indian security agencies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SHuGcr

'We keep ourselves away from politics': CDS General Bipin Rawat

General Rawat’s remarks come days after he publicly condemned those leading violent protests, comments that were widely seen as being aimed at the anti-CAA protests. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tiTqgw

In first message, CDS General Bipin Rawat outlines his role with a new math equ...

As CDS, General Rawat will be the principal military adviser to the defence minister on all matters related to the tri-services. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ML0olo

2 soldiers killed in exchange of fire with terrorists along Line of Control, says...

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Thief breaks into east Delhi post office, finds only Rs 487

Whoever carried out the heist, left without spotting a bag containing a tad larger amount – about Rs 5,000 – lying in a bag nearby, said Amit Sharma, deputy commissioner of police (Shahdara district). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sBOTpl

Metro Matters | The nuts and bolts of Delhi's new Electric Vehicle policy

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India's 1st chief of army staff Gen Bipin Rawat to head dept of military affairs

The new department is an addition to the four existing verticals in the Union defence ministry —the departments of defence, defence production, defence research and development and ex-service welfare. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QFHmOa

Bengal Governor calls table used by Lord Curzon for Partition 'iconic', gets tr...

“Recording of New Year Message for the people of State of West Bengal in the historical Raj Bhawan Library while sitting on the iconic table from which Lord Curzon signed first Partition of Bengal in 1905,” Jagdeep Dhankhar wrote on Tuesday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SOIwcO

Mumbai: Man held for molesting minor after showing porn clips

Sushil Chandorkar (36), an electrician from Pratikshanagar in Sion, was showing the minor child pornography when her parents were not around. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QfHJjD

'Priority to be operationally prepared at all times': New army chief Gen Narava...

General Naravane took charge as the chief of 1.3 million strong Indian army on Tuesday, succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat who has been named as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/359RXGB

Change in wind direction leads to rise in temperature in Delhi, no flight delays...

The air quality is still in the “severe” category for Delhi. On Wednesday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 415 at Safdarjung. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37kBCjE

What worked for the economy in 2019 | Opinion

Despite the bleak indicators, there were 10 positive developments, giving hope for the future from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qcz2qk

SMS facility, broadband internet services in govt hospitals back in Kashmir from...

Mobile phone, landline and internet services were disconnected in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir on August 4, a day before the Centre withdrew its special status and divided it into two Union territories — Jammu & Kashmir with a legislative assembly and Ladakh without one. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QAFshT

World welcomes 2020, but celebrations shadowed by wildfires, protests, Korea te...

Large crowds gathered in European capitals for spectacular fireworks displays that lit up the skies over landmarks like Big Ben in London, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Parthenon in Athens and the Kremlin in Moscow. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZDXtzU

Rajasthan Royals take a cheeky dig at Ravichandran Ashwin regarding 'Mankad' co...

While Ashwin was criticised for ‘mankading’ Buttler, the then KXIP captain stood his ground about the issue. Ashwin, who was traded to Delhi Capitals earlier this year, continues to stick to his guns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZDCYn2

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to show 'new strategic weapon' in near future

North Korea’s leader had earlier said he might have to seek a “new path” if US fails to meet expectations. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QeBPPD

The India story and choices that will define it

This is the year when India has to revive its story, both domestically and globally. It has to politically show to critics at home and the world outside that its democracy is functional and vibrant, and that it remains committed to its constitutional values. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36daTFv

Postponement of Modi-Abe meet nixed 5G test-bed trial

The summit was scheduled between December 14 and 17 but was called off at Tokyo’s request. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SKnk7N

Naravane, a China and counterterror expert

Given India’s security challenges in Kashmir and the north-east, and the strategic competition with China, his experience will carry great value in national security decision-making. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QERc2Q

PMO examines concerns over divestment hit on reservation

Under the existing laws, the reservation policy will not be applicable to those PSEs that are sold to a private entity through strategic disinvestment, the officials said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) would fall in this category, they added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qyi3O4

Bhima Koregaon probes take different trajectories

While the probe into violence has been stalled, the one focussing on Elgar Parishad event has taken the centre stage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37nuZ00

No building in new central vista will be taller than India Gate

The plan involves restructuring the Central Vista in a move that will include a common secretariat, a new Parliament complex, and a redesigned Rajpath, while also razing a dozen government offices. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tkPwn4

Outgoing Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat gets farewell, to take over as CDS

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'Air India a Ist class airline, but...': Minister on privatisation plan

Aviation minister Hardeep Puri said that while his ministry is the nodal ministry for aviation, he was not in charge of disinvestment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37oWXbE

Reliance Jio Fiber vs Airtel Fiber: A closer look at the top broadband plans

Both Airtel and Reliance Jio are offering high-speed broadband services to their subscribers. We take a closer look at the top plans. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rHKpgx

Original Shiv Sainiks lost, says Saamana on cabinet expansion. Then explains

Aspiring Sena MLAs, such as Tanaji Sawant, Sunil Prabhu and Bhaskar Jadhav, are also said to be upset for being overlooked for ministerial berths and were not present at the swearing-in ceremony. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39rY1gK

Gen Mukund Naravane takes charge as new Army chief

In his 37 years of service, Gen Naravane served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37kEUn9

Worst year for me as analyst: Sanjay Manjrekar speaks about 2019, recalls Ravindra...

In November when India took on Bangladesh in a day night Test match, Manjrekar raked up another controversy when he got into a minor verbal spat with Harsha Bhogle over the visibility of the pink ball. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rLlJUq

Kerala CM amps up attack on NPR, says will turn minorities into 2nd class citiz...

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan proposed a resolution in the state assembly that asks the BJP-led national coalition to withdraw the Citizenship (Amendment) Act passed by Parliament during the Winter Session. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37jHtpi

Sona Mohapatra shares swimsuit photos, slams trolls for claiming she wears 'slut...

Singer Sona Mohapatra also got into a nasty Twitter spat with hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani for supposedly sly-tweeting about her swimsuit photos. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QyiojR

'Thank you, Jai Hind', says outgoing Army chief General Bipin Rawat. Next assignment:...

The outgoing Army chief also gave best wishes to his successor Manoj Naravane. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MJeGTs

Wet and cold new year for Delhi. Blame it on cyclonic activity near Afghanistan

The Indian Meteorological Department had said in Novemner that it is going to be a warmer winter this year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QuJfNI

How much do the royals work? A peek into their working calendar

The amount of time senior royals spent working in 2019 may have been affected by this year being a little “bumpy” for the family, as the queen admitted in her televised Christmas day address to Britain. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QBKV8f

Virat Kohli's versatility, bound and sealed by Wisden

It’s a near foolproof approach that has made Kohli a giant of the game—adept at firefighting, grafting as well as chasing with authority; in short, a run machine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Qc8PIv

2020 is here: A flashback ranking of India's biggest newsmakers of 2019

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Delhi on course for chilly new year, records 4.2°C on Tuesday morning

On Monday, Delhi experienced the coldest day ever recorded since 1901. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MIyOVT

'Jagan will have to pay heavy penalty': Chandrababu Naidu on capital shift

The decision has shattered the dream of not only thousands of farmers, who hoped to see a turnaround in their fortunes but also that of the Telugu Desam Party’s president and former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who visualised Amaravati as a world-class capital city. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3580Gsz

Power snapped due to unpaid bills, woman, 5 kids die in fire caused by candle

The family claims the power department had snapped supply to their Uttranchal Vihar Colony home due to unpaid bills after which they lit a candle that triggered the fire and burnt down household appliances. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SFFZlt

BJP leader, Meghalaya governor spar on Twitter

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose said that the party’s ideological founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee seeking partition of Bengal in 1947 was a “historic blunder”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/359Tc8w

A pollution link to why Delhi gets heavy winter fog

A study by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and India Meteorological Department shows that the intensity of fog during the winter season has been increasing over Delhi due to the high pollution load. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ti8t9W

2019 paradox: India has a strong govt, but also new challenges

It is how the government uses its popularity and mandate to address economic anxieties, maintain social harmony and keep peace and restore democracy in Kashmir which will be key in 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/359xRfw

Centre says forest cover rising, triggers a debate

Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar, who released the report on Monday, said India is among very few countries that may be recording an increase in forest cover. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39tOXb8

The return of BJP in a big election year

BJP will be satisfied at redefining the rules to access power yet again in Delhi. It has exhibited its ability to leverage opportunities. But Maharashtra and Jharkhand made sure it was not all sunshine for the party. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2syRuQT

Is the BJP government seeking to create a Hindu rashtra — by jugaad?

The moves have not been carefully thought through. They will sharpen contradictions within the system from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39nv8lW

India links China's Sikkim offer with middle sector map

New Delhi and Beijing exchanged maps of the middle sector as far back as March 2002, but there has been no movement since then. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QbxOM4

Ajit Pawar takes oath as Deputy CM, Aaditya becomes minister as Uddhav Thackeray...

The Congress left out former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan but included another of its former CM Ashok Chavan in the list. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37mppuY

Watch: Indian diaspora's pro-CAA demonstration at Times Square, New York

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In December, here is what the government did

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Couple in their 60s marries at Kerala old-age home, pics win hearts

The couple tied the knot in the presence of Kerala agriculture minister VS Sunil Kumar on Saturday from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F2Iy8T

On protests over Citizenship Act, PM Modi tweets Sadhguru's video explainer

Amid the raging protests against the CAA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a massive outreach programme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZBHwKP

Realme X50 leaked specifications reveal a new Xiaomi Redmi K30 rival

Realme X50 is set to launch in China on January 7. The next Realme phone will offer two selfie cameras and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G processor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2FgP9Nr

In Uddhav Thackeray's cabinet expansion, son Aaditya to make a surprise entry

Aaditya, 29, the first member of the Thackeray family to contest an election, was elected from Mumbai’s Worli seat in October’s state elections. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZHHMrG

Skullcandy Crusher ANC review: Noise cancelling still needs improvement

Skullcandy Crusher ANC is quite subtle as compared to other Skullcandy products. It doesn’t have any flashy colours or designs running on it. Read our full review of the new Crusher ANC. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36a8RWT

Delhi home where 11 of family were found dead now a diagnostic centre

The house came in news last year when bodies of seven women and four men were found on July 1. The post-mortem report confirmed suicide. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/355pwtm

'Why no official statement from Sonia Gandhi?': Prashant Kishor on NRC

Prashant Kishor believes that the Congress president or Congress Working Committee (CWC) must ask all the Chief Ministers of the Congress-ruled states to declare that they will not allow the NRC in their states. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35b3hC6

Heir-raising moment for Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition govt in Maharashtra

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Wisden announces T20I team of decade, Virat Kohli not captain, MS Dhoni misses ...

There were 897 T20Is played in the decade, in which there were 249,578 scored and 11,293 wickets taken. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/368TBcN

Assam minister takes 5-km chopper ride as anti-CAA protesters block road

The state had witnessed violent agitations after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QA0m0u

From Joker to Gully Boy, the top 10 films of 2019

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Defence ministry alleges company not returning data of 45-lakh ex servicemen

Delhi Police registered the FIR on Dec 19 against a private vendor who allegedly did not handover the personal data of the 45 lakh ex-servicemen enrolled in the ECHS healthcare scheme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SCqlHu

FIR against cops for death of 20-year-old in Bijnor protest, cops say clubbed with...

The Superintendent of Police said there will be an impartial probe in the matter. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q8SKDg

Dense fog shrouds Delhi, throws rail traffic out of gear, flights diverted

Three flights were diverted from Delhi airport this morning due to heavy fog, an official said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F4Jqu0

Rise of fake news and echo chambers | Opinion

More insidious has been the slow seepage of bias and hate into every strata of society. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37lNbY0

Anti-defection law: Speakers may discuss curtailing own powers

Many of the assembly speakers suggested -- at a meeting of presiding officers in Dehradun earlier this month -- that the rules or laws be changed to reduce the speaker’s authority while dealing with such matters. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36a5HSO

Congress leader who gave ride to Priyanka Gandhi fined Rs 6000 for traffic viol...

They rode the scooty for almost 30 minutes to reach their destination, Congress sources said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MEyabM

Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra govt to expand cabinet today

Currently, there are six ministers in Thackeray’s cabinet. The council of ministers can have up to 42 ministers and a chief minister. With 36 berths available, more than 30 MLAs of the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress are expected to take oath. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MHaDa9

On Day 1, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdraws Pathalgadi sedition cases

Cases related to Pathalgadi movement and connected with opposition to proposed amendments in land tenancy laws will be dropped and FIRs lodged in various police stations will be withdrawn. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/366gGgg

Tribal distrust key factor in BJP's consecutive state election defeats

Even in tribal-dominated areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, where assembly polls were held in November 2018, the party lost most of the seats reserved for STs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2szKgfx

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM, opposition leaders cheer him on

Governor Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hemant Soren as people shouted slogans of “Jai Jharkhand”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F1hpmT

Hours before Hemant Soren's swearing-in, Maoists blow up community centre in Kh...

A large portion of the centre in Selda village was damaged and Maoists also pasted posters in the area with slogans like “remove police camp from schools” and “stop playing with the future of school students”, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZxEQO9

Mayawati suspends BSP MLA for supporting citizenship law

Mayawati has been strongly criticising the new law, which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees who came to India before December 31, 2014, to escape religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F63xrm

5 wounded in mass stabbing at Hanukkah celebration in New York

The attack appeared to be the latest in a string targeting Jews in the region, including a massacre at a kosher grocery store in New Jersey earlier this month. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SBQCFG

'Proud of you': Robert Vadra tweets support to wife after 'manhandling' by UP c...

Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress’ general secretary, had said on Saturday that she was pushed and shoved and even held by her throat by police personnel when she was stopped by the force from going to the house of retired police officer SR Darapuri. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ssGZyo

Pejavara Mutt Chief Vishwesha Teertha Swami passes away in Karnataka

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'Today's youth doesn't like anarchy, instability, nepotism': PM Modi on Mann Ki...

The Prime Minister’s address on youth comes at a time when students of colleges and universities across the country have been protesting against the newly-amended citizenship law. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EYGEGz

On Meerut cop's 'Go to Pakistan' comment, Naqvi demands immediate action

In a viral video, a police officer was seen abusing and asking Muslims to go to Pakistan during an anti-CAA protest in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/365geyB

'They've got a problem...' Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad involved in ugly on-field...

South Africa vs England: Video of England cricketers Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad involved in an argument went viral on social media. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MB3bx6

Hemant Soren to take oath as 11th chief minister of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) working president Hemant Soren would lead the coalition government with the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) as partners. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F1ECoZ

Indian lobby in US creating narrative against Pak: Imran Khan

The Pakistan prime minister asked the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America to make efforts to counter the Indian lobby in the US. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sxiTCC

'Mind your business', says Chidambaram to Army Chief over CAA protests remark

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Code red warning for cold wave in Delhi, Haryana

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued the red-colour warning, the highest level and a warning for the public to take action in adverse weather, for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QzoNLQ

Why Jamia and AMU matter for Muslims, and for India

These spaces challenge the stereotype of orthodox within the community. They walk a fine line, negotiating their way from inside and outside the community, and preparing, simultaneously, modern citizens from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZDwpRp

Decoding the meaning of Johnson's poll victory

What does this mean for India? It means that Johnson will certainly come knocking on the door, asking for a trade deal from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sxEWJB

Tracing Japan's engagement with modern India

There is a stock, stereotypical, image of the Japanese tourist, who rushes to and through a monument or shrine in a foreign country, clicking away. Things were once different in the 19th and early 20th centuries when these came as seekers and pilgrims, rather than pleasure-seekers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/356Oo3V

CBI, CVC and CAG won't harass bank officials: Nirmala Sitharaman

Any suspected case of fraud involving more than Rs 3 crore will be first looked at by an internal committee of the banks, and will then be sent to the banking regulator and to the investigating agency. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/352vMSn

'Will follow the legal process on NRC': Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Union Minister says there is no reason to be apprehensive about the NRC, NPR. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZuqZIu

Kerala governor says historian Irfan Habib tried to 'physically stop' his speech

Efforts were made to interrupt his speech on stage and from the audience during the Indian History Congress at Kannur, Khan said in a series of tweets with photographs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F3W7oA

India on alert as Pak army boosts ties with terrorists

On December 27, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, the chief Pakistani military spokesman, received a hero’s welcome when he visited the notorious Jamia Rashidia madrassa in the southern port city of Karachi, which has ties with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q27rrE

The young are trying to save the idea of India | Opinion

The message from India’s young is important. We’re all Indians, they’re saying, don’t divide us by religion. The principles that define our citizenship also define our identity. We will not sit by and let you change them because it suits your politics from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZDiUBd

India's biggest detention camp nears completion

Spread over 25 bighas, the detention centre, being constructed at a cost of Rs 46 crores, is located at Matia in Goalpara, 129 km from Guwahati, and will be able to house 3,000 inmates. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36gK17T

Jet shuts shop, AI flight over North Pole: Highs and lows of aviation sector in...

While the domestic passenger numbers have recovered with other airlines taking over Jet’s flying slots, the international sector, where the airline was a major player, is yet to reach its pre-April figures. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rAw71b

SSC JE Results 2018: 35 more candidates qualify, paper 2 tomorrow

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has added 35 more candidates in the final merit list of junior engineer recruitment. Earlier, SSC had declared the results on December 12. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F1bxKk

SSC CGL 2018: 11, 271 vacancies announced, check full details here

SSC CGL 2018: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative list of vacancies for the combined graduate level (CGL) exam 2018. There are a total of 11, 271 vacancies. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Zxqopy

'Situation wasn't normal': UP cop after officer's communal rant at CAA protest

The response from the additional director general of police (Meerut Zone), Prashant Kumar, came after a video showing superintendent of police (city), Akhilesh Narayan Singh, telling a group of Muslims to go to Pakistan was widely circulated on social media on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sqZd3r

Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen in to make Indian team for Olympic qualifiers in 51...

Both Nikhat and Mary Kom had to scratch their way through to the summit clash but the seasoned Mary Kom held her nerve when it mattered the most to end Nikhat’s Tokyo Olympic dreams. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/367R7Ly

Family gifts grandma late husband's old letters, her reaction is everything

It’s OK to cry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37hikMe

'More disastrous than...': Rahul Gandhi widens attack on BJP over NRC, NPR

The Congress party has stepped up its opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the proposed pan-India exercise to register the country’s citizens on the lines of Assam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F1fLSk

MAT 2020: Registration process begins for February exam, full details here

AIMA MAT 2020: All India Management Association has started the registration process for Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2020 February session exam. Candidates can register online at mat.aima.in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F0pOHb

Odisha Plus II examination to begin from March 3

While the Science examinations will begin from March 3, the Arts and Commerce stream examinations to commence from March 4. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/362OMl3

CTET Results 2019: Over 5 lakh candidates qualify in December exam, full details...

CTET Results 2019: While nearly 24 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, the release stated that over 28 lakh candidates have registered for the same. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F5FoRL

CTET Results 2019 declared, 22.55% candidates qualified

A total of 5 lakh 42 thousand 285 candidates have been declared qualified. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34WEFNu

BJP minister asks 'Who is Prashant Kishor?'. The poll strategist responds

Taking note of the query, Kishor, who has been roped in by the Aam Aadmi Party to power its election campaign, said he did not expect a senior minister to know an “ordinary man” like me. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QuSYU8

Hyderabad girl bags Australian scholarship worth around Rs 60 lakhs

Srashta Vani Kolli, who has recently published her first poetry book titled “Wild Wings” said that she was selected for the prestigious scholarship after submitting a video application. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34WDOMM

CBSE schools to become 'anger-free zones'

This would help students become mentally active and emotionally healthy and they would go back home “charged and happy” and would also want to return the next day. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SwWmR3

Video shows UP police officer asking Muslim protesters to go to Pakistan

In the video, superintendent of police (City) Akhilesh Narayan Singh was heard threatening to ruin the career of the group. The footage was purportedly of the anti-CAA protests that turned violent in Meerut on December 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q0ZqDt

Decoding Indian economy 2010-19: From external to domestic shocks

The challenges facing the economy have transformed drastically in less than ten years. India has ended up with a demand-side problem within less than a decade of supply-side bottlenecks bringing down growth and pushing up inflation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MC4R9J

India-US yearender: Howdy Modi dominated narrative, not the outcome | Opinion

More than anything else, year 2019 will be remembered by policy wonks and the public for a joint-outreach to the Indian diaspora by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump, with a crowd-size that the American leader continues to marvel at to this day, impressed and, perhaps, a little envious. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3654KLJ

At 2.4 degrees, Delhi records season's lowest temperature

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said at 6.10am, the minimum temperature was recorded as 2.4 degrees Celsius as a blanket of fog reduced the visibility to less than 150 metres. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EWUoBy

'Kaneria will say anything for money,' Javed Miandad

Miandad’s comments came after former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar claimed on country’s national television that some Pakistani cricketers refused to have food with Danish Kaneria, who belonged to the minority Hindu community. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Mxlm6P

IIT-Kanpur students remove post supporting Jamia protests after administration ...

The campus journalism body of IIT-K had written an article- ‘Don’t communalise the peaceful gathering at IIT Kanpur’. It was in support of the march organised by a section of IIT-K students on December 17, reciting Faiz’s ‘Hum Dekhenge’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39crXxk

'Rioters have been silenced': Yogi Adityanath on police crackdown, property sei...

“Every crazy person is thinking that they have made a big mistake by challenging Yogi ji’s power after looking at the fierce actions taken by the CM Shri @myogiadityanath ji’s government against rioters,” his office said in a series of tweets in Hindi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SInJrJ

'If anybody has to treat players, they will have to come to NCA,' Sourav Ganguly

In a chat with Hindustan Times, Sourav Ganguly spoke on the proposed four-nation Super Series, revamping the National Cricket Academy, why he gives a thumbs up to the “Yo-Yo test” and how he plans to bring the crowds back to Test matches. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZtRiOS

MPs get unique call centre to answer their queries 24/7

The 24/7 call centre, named Information and Communication Centre, will assist MPs on all aspects — from administrative (finding out the status of pending travel bills) to functional (providing background research on key issues). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2t8pB1Y

BJP effect and the remaking of India

The previous decade was an era of coalitions and whichever party was able to get its caste matrix and alliances right would prevail. Just two elections later, chemistry has trumped arithmetic as elections have become truly presidential. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2t7uSa3

In 4 world capitals and UN, India to have new faces to represent country

Harsh Shringla’s appointment as the next foreign secretary has come against the backdrop of several Indian envoys in key world capitals. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37cDESP

Kushal Punjabi in his suicide note: 'No one responsible for my death'

Kushal Punjabi suicide: The actor left a suicide note saying that nobody should be held responsible for his death. He was 37. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EYkiVs

Watch: IAF bids farewell to MiG-27 with water salute at Jodhpur airbase

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Row over Gen Rawat comment not his first. 5 times he courted controversy

The recent comments by the general, set to retire on December 31, drew sharp criticism from Opposition leaders and also senior retired officers though most of the latter did not want to come on record from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PYsR9g

Norwegian tourist who joined anti-CAA protest in Kochi ordered to leave India

The FRRO had summoned 74-year-old Janne Mette-Johannson on Thursday, and questioned her about being present in an anti-CAA protest in Kochi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/350CUyA

SSC CHSL 2017 results: Final scores uploaded, here's how to check

Staff Selection Commission has uploaded the marks obtained by candidates for the combined higher secondary level (CHSL) 2017 exam. Candidates can check their scores online at ssc.nic.in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39gkfCt

BCCI to release 5 Indian cricketers for Asia XI vs World XI match in Bangladesh

The BCCI have decided to release 5 Indian cricketers for the Asia XI vs West XI match that will take place in Bangladesh in March. No Pakistan players will be part of that Asia XI side. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SudbME

Congress unhappy with portfolios in Thackeray cabinet, says Balasaheb Thorat

As per the portfolio-sharing formula of the MVA, the Shiv Sena has chief ministership, NCP has the Deputy CM’s post, while Congress has the Assembly speaker’s post. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZoH9mu

Jammu Kashmir commissionary to form career counselling desks for those orphaned...

The divisional commissioner passed these directions while chairing a meeting to review cases of militancy- affected orphans receiving financial assistance from the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) through the district administrations in the Valley, an official spokesman said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/360pHrd

TV actor Kushal Punjabi,37, found hanging at Mumbai home, suicide suspected

TV actor Kushal Punjabi committed suicide at his home in Mumbai. The actor was 37. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34VdnXD

IIT- Delhi files 150 patents in 2019, highest ever in a year

“Both national and international patents have been filed by Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), an industry-interface organisation at IIT Delhi”, said the premier engineering institution in a statement. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rw817L

All schools in Meerut, Hapur to remain closed till Dec 28 due to cold weather

The orders were given by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra and Hapur DM Aditi Singh for their respective administrative regions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QqwHab

UGC makes it mandatory to study publication ethics, misconduct in PhD course wo...

“The UGC in its recent meeting approved two credit courses for awareness about publication ethics and publication misconduct to be made compulsory for all PhD students for pre-registration course work,” a senior UGC official said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37iM8YV

'Will make their names public,' Danish Kaneria supports Shoaib Akhtar's claims of...

Danish Kaneria said he would take the names of those Pakistan cricketers who discriminated against him with some of them even refusing to eat with him because of his religion. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39f5zDF

Jet with 100 passengers on board crashes in Kazakhstan's Almaty airport during ...

The airport said there were survivors and emergency services were working at the site. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2t8OMSg

'Not right to say all Indians are Hindus': Ramdas Athawale slams Mohan Bhagwat

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Delhi shivers at 4.2 degrees Celsius, night temperature to fall further

On Thursday, another “severe” cold day was registered again in Delhi with the maximum temperature 13.4°C, seven degrees below normal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39eTPRB

A retreat, a rise, and a new world

The decade was marked by the US retreat from its traditional commitments; the rise of economic protectionism, nationalism, illiberalism; and the emergence of China as the other pole in the global order from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EV0mTp

Securtiy stepped up in UP to prevent clashes after Friday prayers

Protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act took place in other cities too, including in the capital New Delhi, resulting in some incidents of arson and several people being detained, but the ones in UP were violent. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PXkrPp

After 35 years in action, MiG-27 last sortie today

With IAF retiring its MiG-27s, the Kazakhstan Air Force will be the only one in the world to use the aircraft. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2t7rrQA

December may be second coldest for Delhi in 100 years

The mean maximum temperature this month till Thursday is 19.84°C. The lowest mean maximum temperature in the city was recorded in 1997 at 17.3°C. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QnDilB

India, Iran to boost economic viability

The understanding was reached when external affairs minister S Jaishankar visited Tehran on December 22, 23 to co-chair the Joint Commission meeting with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34WgrTC

GST kitty rose 3.7% in 1st 8 months of year

Growth in revenue collection would have been stronger but for a 6.8% slump in the import component of the integrated GST (IGST) collection during the period, according to the presentation, made during the 38th meeting of the council on December 18. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZqZ3VK

'Steve Smith's livid and rightly so': Australian batsman involved in heated spat...

The left-armer came around the wicket and was aiming the body of Smith with aggressive short-pitched stuff. He hit Smith twice on the body as the batsman did not offer any stroke. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MuDBtF

NIA raids Guwahati residence of activist Akhil Gogoi arrested for sedition

Early on Thursday morning, teams of NIA officials reached Gogoi’s residence at Nizarapar locality and the Gandhi Basti office of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), the organization Gogoi is associated with for the searches. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EVwUwO

All govt, private schools closed in Ghaziabad, Kanpur due to cold wave

All government and private schools up to class 12 have been closed for the next two days in Ghaziabad due to the severe cold wave in the region. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sYYcj9

AP Police Assistant Public Prosecutor Result 2019: List of candidates qualified...

Andhra Pradesh state level police recruitment board (AP SLPRB) has released the list of candidates who have cleared the written exam and are qualified for the interview round for the recruitment of assistant public prosecutor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ERU1ID

LIC Assistant Mains admit card released for re- exam in Agra centre

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has released the admit card for assistant mains re-exam to be held in Agra centre. LIC re-exam will be held on December 29. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EQo9E4

'Tactical retreat': Prashant Kishor critiques Centre's new stand on NRC

Kishor had echoed opposition parties to argue that the law, which the BJP insisted was only designed to give and not snatch citizenship, would be a “lethal” combo once the National Register of Citizens project is rolled out. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZnwzMC

'U-Turn will be known as Uddhav-ji Thackeray turn,' says BJP's Chandrakant Patil

Thackray had promised a complete loan waiver, Patil said, speaking to reporters here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MvpSmr

'Unfortunately, couldn't see the sun': PM Modi blames clouds for missing solar ...

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India's first university for transgender community to come up in UP's Kushinagar

The university, which will come up in Fazilnagar block of Kushinagar district, is being built by the Akhil Bhartiya Kinnar Siksha Seva Trust (All-India transgender education service trust). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QkKkYs

GSSSB Clerk paper leak: 6 including principal arrested

The state government on December 16 cancelled the exam conducted on November 17 by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), stating that the question paper had been leaked. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ERRpu7

Schools to remain close in Bulandshahr, Baghpat and Siatapur till Dec 28

The District Magistrates of Bulandshahr and Baghpat, Ravindra Kumar and Shakuntala Gautam, on Wednesday, issued orders for the same. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34PWBJC

8742 students of Jammu Kashmir apply through facilitation centre for NEET, scholarships...

6,764 and 1,978 students have applied for scholarships and NEET examination respectively. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39eITmQ

Major tragedy averted in Delhi as 40 people rescued from burning building

Delhi has witnessed a series of fire-related incidents in the last few days in which many lives have been lost. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tSLsef

Fallout of death sentence for ex-Pakistan dictator Pervez Musharraf | WorldView

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UP Police releases video of Meerut violence showing protesters shooting at cops...

As many as 288 policemen were injured in violence that erupted across 21 districts, Uttar {radesh Police chief had said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EWDSBm

AK-47, M-16, grenade launcher recovered in Aizawl, BSF says dumped by Myanmar r...

The ammunition appears to have been dumped by the Arakan Liberation Army, a rebel group in the western state of Rakhine in Myanmar, the BSF said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F4ZYC9

Crowd gathers in Cheruvathur, first place in India where solar eclipse is visib...

The eclipse can be viewed in Kerala between 8.05 am to 11 am. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ETsINT

Last solar eclipse of the year begins, will be visible in parts of India

In the Indian sub-continent, the annularity phases will be seen within a narrow path grazing the southern Indian peninsula. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Sp98RG

'He sat with me for 40 minutes and...': Saqlain Mushtaq reveals interesting anecdote...

Saqlain Mushtaq also hailed Sourav Ganguly’s leadership qualities and stated he will take the sport forward in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/362LAWU

Teachers drink inside Bihar govt school, video goes viral

Sources said the video was from Sareya Naveen Upgraded Middle School in Madhuban, about 165km north of state capital Patna, and shot about a week ago. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SqKhwU

College teacher suspended, varsity student expelled for anti-CAA protests

A copy of the suspension order was sent to the regional higher education officer, Lucknow, the registrar, Lucknow University and the DM and the SSP, Lucknow. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/376Ytit

Pragya Thakur heckled at varsity, says will take legal action

NSUI president Vivek Tripathi said, “NSUI workers and university students did not allow Pragya Thakur to enter the campus as she was playing politics with issues related to students.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QhK0tr

Delhi, north India reel under intense cold wave, spell to continue till New Year

The minimum temperature on Wednesday night was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius and the weather bureau said it was 7 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/360K1IQ

Jingle bells along Line of Control, soldiers spread Christmas cheer

It’s no easy task for soldiers to serve at the high-altitude areas along the LoC in sub-zero temperatures. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ETgxRj

At Atal Bhujal Yojana launch, PM Modi's lesson on the art of communication

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was talking at the launch of Atal Bhujal Yojana, a scheme at panchayat level for ground water management, named after India’s former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34VQPGr

Reliance Jio's new '2020 Happy New Year Offer': Everything you need to know

Reliance Jio’s ‘2020 Happy New Year Offer’ is now live. Check out full details of the latest scheme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Zoo7ws

ICC posts astonishing statistics for Virat Kohli in this decade

The International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a picture of Virat Kohli on Twitter with some amazing statistics which clearly show the gulf between him and the other current cricketers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34V15yq

Post Jharkhand poll rout, BJP-JDU spar over 'change in CM face'

This is not the first time the BJP leaders have demanded for a change of face. While one section is pushing for its own candidate, others, prefer to go under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ESKuki

Nokia 1.3 aka Nokia TA-1213 spotted, could be HMD Global's next entry-level pho...

After Nokia 2.3, HMD Global is working on another affordable smartphone. Dubbed as Nokia 1.3, the phone has been spotted online ahead of the launch. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EOL5n1

'We have power of truth, China has power of gun': Dalai Lama

China and the Tibetan Buddhists are locked in a fight over Dalai Lama’s successor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Zo0eW3

Watch: Jawans sing 'jingle bells' as they celebrate Christmas on LoC in Kashmir

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President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth...

Known for his eloquent oratorical skills, he was a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, representing Lucknow from the Lower House from 1991 to 2009. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37dog93

What's next for Rahul, Priyanka in UP?

The Congress is desperately seeking to tap the anger of the youth, especially the students, against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government over the CAA and the proposed pan-India National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2t48yhm

Exclusive | Navdeep Saini reveals how he got his first wicket, World T20 ambiti...

Selected for the January home series against Sri Lanka and Australia, the rising pacer talks about how he plotted his dismissals in Cuttack, and about learning the finer points of his trade from India’s best pacers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PTxiSu

CBI takes over probe into Yamuna Expressway scam, books Ex-CEO PC Gupta and 20 ...

The land for Yamuna Expressway was purchased in 7 Mathura villages by the then Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority which resulted in a loss to the state government. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PRHU4m

New ACB affidavit in irrigation scam puts Pawar clean chit under cloud

The seemingly innocuous affidavit filed by ACB head has raised a question mark over the clean chit offered to Ajit Pawar by the ACB, which concluded that there had been no criminal liability on his part . from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MojAoQ

'Priyanka and Rahul live petrol bombs, ignite fire wherever they go': Haryana minister...

Vij’s remarks came hours after Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were stopped from going to Meerut by Uttar Pradesh Police. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ERjr98

7 things to know about the Chief of Defence Staff and why it was needed

The CDS will not exercise any military command, including over the three service chiefs, so as to be able to provide impartial advice to the political leadership. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34UBOVp

Decoding government's decision to restructure Indian railways

As per the new structure, the Chairman shall be the cadre controlling officer responsible for human resources with assistance from a DG-level officer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EN0J2x

NPR in motion, no biometric or proof needed, Amit Shah says no link with NRC

The government said NPR would be linked to the 2021 Census, and would not require a documentation process on the lines of the recently concluded NRC in Assam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34ZPm1W

'Better to die than submit': Muzaffarnagar residents allege police excess

Dozens of residents and about 15 policemen were injured in the protest that was allegedly followed by policemen barging into several homes and vandalising them in the dead of the night. Many alleged custodial torture by the police. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZqC1P0

Amit Shah wants party offices in all 1,731 regularised areas in Delhi

A BJP leader in the party’s Delhi unit said that Shah issued the directions to the Delhi state general secretary Siddharthan, and asked that each of the 1,731 offices start functioning within the next two days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34PxxSR

Kargil panel first to raise need for overarching military advice

The KRC recommended the creation of a CDS as a means to provide single-point professional military advice to the political leadership and to also achieve synergy in the working of the three forces. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MroT6S

UP Police admit firing bullet that killed protester in Bijnor

Eighteen people have died because of the violent protests against the law in the state, of which at least 14 have died of bullet injuries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39cCE2P

Radicals, mainstream parties instigating violence: UP DGP

Uttar Pradesh’s director general of police (DGP) O P Singh’s comments come at a time when the police is under fire over 18 deaths in the state, including at least 14 from bullet injuries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34ZdUrT

Panel for 2-tier slab to boost GST revenue

The changes were suggested in a presentation made to the GST Council last week, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sYAbZl

GoAir cancels 20 flights on Tuesday, passengers vent anger on social media

People familiar with the development said the airline has been facing crew rostering issues which will continue for a few more days, leading to further flight cancellations and delays in the coming days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MlArII

Won't allow detention centres in Maharashtra for NRC, says Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray had earlier told the media that he would wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on a bunch of petitions challenging the CAA-NRC. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PQgHiw

UPPRPB: UP Police constable PET admit card for female candidates released

UPPRPB: Uttar Pradesh Police Constable admit card for PET round of female candidates have been released. Check details here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/394xN3L

Decoding vote: How the BJP lost Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) led alliance has secured a clear majority in the Jharkhand assembly. The JMM has recorded its best ever performance and emerged as the single largest party with 29 MLAs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2F0jFuR

From Mayawati who once wanted CAA withdrawn, some advice to Muslims

The BSP chief’s advice to the Muslim community mirrors the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s counter-attacks at the Congress-led opposition, accusing them of misleading and inciting people about changes to the citizenship law. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2So5CH8

Hemant Soren likely to join list of chief ministers who are against CAA and NRC

Most chief ministers from the Opposition camp have already made it clear that they will not allow the exercise in their state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tKyvD7

'Bhoot Vidya' a legitimate course at BHU now

Now you can learn ‘Bhoot Vidya’ or the ‘science of paranormal’ in the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) which is starting a six month certificate course on the subject. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Qfxbg

CAA-NRC: This violence must stop | Opinion

The government will have to do more to build trust. But the protesters must exercise restraint from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/396566B

Grand alliance energised after Jharkhand results; BJP on backfoot in Bihar, say...

RJD legislator Bhai Birendra, also the party spokesman, said that countdown of Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar has started. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QeAg35

What Hemant Soren said when asked about NRC | On The Record

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GPAT 2020 admit card to be released today at gpat.nta.nic.in

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the GPAT 2020 admit card today on its official website. Candidates will be able to download the GPAT 2020 admit card at gpat.nta.nic.in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Zi5bQh

CMAT 2020 admit card to be released today at cmat.nta.nic.in

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CMAT 2020 admit card today on its official website. Candidates will be able to download the CMAT 2020 admit card at cmat.nta.nic.in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PTy5mo

IMF calls for 'urgent' action by India amid economic slowdown

Declining consumption and investment, and falling tax revenue, have combined with other factors to put the brakes on one of the fastest growing economies in the world, the IMF said in its annual review. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/375NXYZ

NIOS D.El.Ed Hall Ticket 2020 released for January session exam

NIOS D.El.Ed admit card for last supplementary exam for January 2020 session for the course 501-510 has been released on its official website. Candidates can download the same at dled.nios.ac.in from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PQ43ju

Thank you, tweets Prashant Kishor to Rahul Gandhi on joining CAA protest

In a tweet, Prashant Kishor thanked Rahul Gandhi for “joining citizens’ movement” against the citizenship law and NRC and asked him to get all chief ministers of his party to declare that they will not implement the NRC. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2roVJxZ

NTA UGC NET final answer keys for December 2019 exam released at ugcnet.nta.nic...

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for UGC NET December exam 2019 on its official website. Candidates can check the revised answer keys online at ntanet.nic.in from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PQNGDg

Wisden releases Test team of the decade, only two Indians make the cut

In the list of 11 players, only two Indians managed to make the cut, while three players from England, two from Australia, two from South Africa and one from Sri Lanka were included. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2s68DRU

What the Jharkhand election verdict means for PM Modi, Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi and...

The loss of Jharkhand, after Maharashtra (although that was more a case of a pre-poll alliance going wrong post poll), represents a setback for the PM. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/399Jk1W

'We will win future wars with Indian systems': Army Chief Bipin Rawat

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'Why not include Muslims?' BJP leader Chandra Kumar Bose raises questions on CAA

His comments came on a day the party took out a march in support of the newly-enacted law in West Bengal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MDY13N

The lessons from Jharkhand assembly poll results | HT Editorial

Indian democracy is robust. The balance is good for the polity from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sUxjgc

Fire breaks out in two factories in Delhi's Narela industrial area, 22 fire tenders...

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New chapter for young Jharkhand as JMM-led alliance's rule begins

It was a day of celebrations for JMM leaders and workers, who thronged the streets of Ranchi and other cities with party flags and distributed sweets. Celebrations broke out in the Congress and the RJD camps as well. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39a1OPB

Ashok Gehlot says no CAA-NRC in Rajasthan as PM Modi mocks dissenting CMs

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GoAir cancels 18 flights, passengers stranded at airports across country

GoAir has reported a series of incidents involving engine glitches, mainly in its A320 Neo planes, which has resulted in non-availability of some of such planes for operations, the source said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZiTQQ0

SpiceJet passengers slam MP Pragya Thakur for delaying flight over seat row

In a video that has emerged from the incident, people can be seen confronting the BJP MP and reminding her that she is people’s representative and her job is not to “trouble them”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3939t2g

Virat Kohli ends decade with most runs, centuries, catches, man of the match awards...

Virat Kohli has left an indelible impression this decade across all the three formats, but has reserved his best for One Day Internationals. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sU9nJT

Low Data Mode to Haptic Touch: WhatsApp adds new features for iPhone users

WhatsApp’s latest beta update for iOS users brings these important features. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34RPHn4

Raghubar Das, who never lost an election in 24 yrs, trails in his stronghold

Raghubar Das is the 5-time MLA from the hot seat - he has never lost an election from this seat since 1995 - which has stayed in the headlines after his former cabinet colleague Roy filed his nomination as an Independent candidate. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ShfYZh

Watch: DMK holds massive rally against Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai

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'Free to celebrate': Raghubar Das taunts Oppn as trends put JMM-Cong ahead

The BJP is leading on 29 seats at 12.15 pm, according to data provided by C-Voter. In contrast, the JMM-led alliance that comprises Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal, is leading on 39 seats. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tKMqZZ

Raghubar Das ahead in Jamshedpur East, his party struggles in Jharkhand

Raghubar Das first won the seat in 1995 and kept the seat in the next four elections. Das, who was the BJP’s surprise pick for the chief minister’s post after the 2014 state elections, had secured 61 per cent votes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SkoBma

'No party is untouchable', says aspiring kingmaker Babulal Marandi

The counting of votes began at 8 am in all the 24 district headquarters. The results are expected to be out by afternoon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sQRMT8

'A mistake coming here': Jamia student who lost partial vision in police action

Minhajuddin, an LLM student, now wants to go back to his hometown in Bihar after completing his studies as he says he doesn’t even feel safe in his university campus anymore. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35RTAdc

Congress to hold protest at Rajghat against CAA today; Rahul, Priyanka urge people...

Sixty-three people have been arrested in the last 10 days in connection with clashes with security personnel during the ongoing protests against the amended citizenship law in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QoXnrZ

Rohit Sharma beats Virat Kohli in 2019 ODIs, also finishes as highest individual...

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma ended 2019 as the highest run-getter in ODIs in 2019. India captain Virat Kohli finished a close second. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QcIp87

Jharkhand Election Results 2019: Hemant Soren, JMM's GenNext hopes to make his mark...

Jharkhand Assembly Results 2019: JMM, Congress and RJD contested the 2019 assembly election in alliance against the ruling BJP-JAUS combine. While the JMM contested 43 seats, Congress contested 31 and the RJD in the rest seven. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rj8Ssb

Eyes on Jasprit Bumrah as India squad for Sri Lanka T20s, Australia ODIs to be picked...

MSK Prasad will chair his final meeting as chief selector as India’s squads for the Sri Lanka T20Is and Australia ODIs to be picked on Monday. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to return in ODIs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Stxiuv

Cold to get worse from December 25, says IMD forecast

Sunday was also classified as a “severe” cold day, the fifth in the past seven days, with a maximum temperature of 14.6 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees below normal, and a minimum temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Sl9RDd

'I need to play till last ball,' Ravindra Jadeja's self-promise after Virat Kohli's...

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: India had hit a bump after three quick middle-order wickets had fallen and had Jadeja not stayed till the end, the result may well have been different. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sQzS2S

'Proviso in amended citizenship legislation is unconstitutional': Justice Madan...

Article 14 of the Constitution is not limited only to reasonable [actually rational] classification. What is important is that the rational classification must have a reasonable nexus with the object sought to be achieved by the legislation, says Justice Lokur from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/393TxwO

Jharkhand Election Results 2019: Counting of votes begins

Jharkhand Election Results 2019: The state unit of Election Commission of India (ECI) is all prepared for the counting of votes of the 81 assembly seats that went to polls in five phases from November 30 to December 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2seQ9hT

How Unnao rape survivor stood up against regional strongman Sengar

Sengar, a four-time MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Bangarmau and a local strongman, lived in the same village as the survivor’s family. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2POZ5nc

875 people held across UP, govt blames 'outsiders' for violence

The UP government began the process of identifying the people who damaged public property during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act even as the Lucknow district administration formed a four-member panel to assess the damage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QgcFPo

9 dead, 10 injured after fire breaks out at cloth godown in Delhi's Kirari

Three people have died and 10 have been injured after a fire broke out in a cloth godown in Kirari at around 12:30 am, today. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34TOyeY

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019 Results: Anxious wait for parties before counting...

BJP national vice president Om Prakash Mathur reached Ranchi on Sunday and held parleys with chief minister Raghubar Das and other senior party leaders at BJP state headquarters. The congress office too buzzed with enthusiasm on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SjOXES

'Why are you so scared?': PM Modi questions Mamata Banerjee over NRC, CAA

Mamata Banerjee had Thursday demanded a referendum under the supervision of the global body to find out if people wanted Citizenship Amendment Act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35Ji9ZA

'Will look into it on Monday': SpiceJet after Pragya Thakur's seat complaint

Thakur lodged the complaint with the director of the Raja Bhoj Airport here after arriving by flight SG 2489. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EFpDB5

'Urban Naxals, Cong lying on detention centres for Muslims': PM Modi on CAA

The Prime Minister earlier launched a blistering attack on the present dispensation and “dishonest” opposition, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party does not ignore people’s problems like the previous governments did in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3929Bz9

Offline messaging apps like Bridgefy, FireChat gain popularity amid internet sh...

Amid internet shutdowns in parts of the country, offline messaging apps gain popularity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EGKhk3

Amid police's no firing claim during anti-CAA protests, video shows cop shooting...

The state’s police chief on Saturday said police has not opened fire during the large-scale anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests and suggested that those who died were caught in cross-firing between protesters. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35NGBZU

Dignity to the dead: This Tamil Nadu man performs funerals for unclaimed bodies

It was nothing new for the 33-year-old social worker and his team. They were among the 1008 bodies which have been given a dignified funeral by the young man since 2002. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PJHRYl

Pro-CAA rally in Nagpur; Muzaffarpur locals burst crackers to hail BJP

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Jaypee loses F1 land over dues of Rs 600cr; plot may be auctioned

Jaypee’s infrastructure projects have been mired in controversy, with around 6,000 homebuyers and investors struggling to get their units for several years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZbGEfq

Symbol of power and control, a lathi story

When Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, visited Ghorghat village in Bihar’s Munger district in 1934, the villagers wished to gift him a lathi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ZlHPcw

Move over Chulbul Pandey, Chandra Shekhar Aazad is here | Opinion

Aazad was the inspiration for the Dalit leader Nishad in Article 15. However, Bollywood couldn’t imagine the heroism that Aazad displayed in real life on December 20 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EHN1Os

PM Modi to kickstart BJP's Delhi poll campaign at mega rally

The AAP, the ruling party in national capital, was the the early mover when it formally launched its campaign with ‘Acchhe beete paanch saal, lage raho Kejriwal’ slogan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PLh1iq

UP cop saved from bullet by wallet during anti-citizenship act protests

Kumar, a police constable in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad, had a narrow escape on Saturday after a bullet fired during a protest against the citizenship act pierced through his bulletproof vest and got stuck in his wallet inside his jacket. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2saxkMW

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira posts stunning new pics as she channels her 'inner Sona...

Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan posted fresh pictures of herself, saying that she attempting to channel her ‘inner Sona Mohapatra’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sPTLHa

Where the Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma duo scores over Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly...

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: If you extrapolate their current figures to give Kohli the same number of innings as Tendulkar and Sharma the equal of Ganguly, the pair still playing finish well in front. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q8ZaB1

Bengal Guv slams govt after Jadavpur University defers convocation citing unrest

Dhankhar, who is chancellor of JU and other state universities by default, was supposed to confer D.Litt and D.Sc on some eminent people. JU’s decision upset Dhankhar, whose powers as chancellor have been drastically curtailed by the state government following acrimony over a range of issues. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EGhV9B

The electoral implications of the CAA-NRC issue | Opinion

The CAA-NRC package will shape the nature of campaign, mobilisation, and the eventual outcome in Delhi and Bihar in 2020, and Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam in 2021 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35NlF5k

Pakistani professor sentenced to death over blasphemy charge

Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in conservative Muslim-majority Pakistan, where laws against it carry a potential death sentence. Even unproven allegations have led to mob lynchings and vigilante murders. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SeTS9W

As stir continues, BJP plans to reach out to 3 crore families

The announcement came following a meeting chaired by BJP working president J P Nadda where party leaders discussed the need to come up with a communication strategy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34KsuTT

Army studies extension of service by 10-18 years

The proposed service extension, backed by army chief General Bipin Rawat, is different from another scheme being implemented by the army to increase the retirement age of jawans by two years, the second officer said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35JKaAo

Two questions about the citizenship act | Opinion

First, does it breach the spirit of our Constitution as expressed in the preamble’s commitment to secularism? The second question is does CAA conflict with Article 14 which promises “any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws”? from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EIIcnU

Railways to approach court seeking compensation for property loss due to CAA pr...

The Railways has incurred a loss of Rs 90 crore on account of its properties damaged in protests in its eastern railway zones in the North East and West Bengal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q7Y8p8

How Sharad Pawar's Maharashtra strategy shaped Cong's Jharkhand poll campaign

The political narratives were widely divergent in the tribal-dominated state where the five-phase election ended on Friday and vote counting will be taken up and the outcome announced on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SiLRAD

UP simmers as death toll reaches 17, internet suspension extended

The state-wide death toll of the protestors now stands at 17 — two were killed in alleged police firing in Babupurwa area of Kanpur on Friday. A protester was killed in gunfire in Rampur, which saw protests break out on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MkK8qP

Twitter warns India about a data breach: Update your app if you are on Android

Twitter warned through an email that a malicious code was inserted into the app by a “bad actor” and that may have compromised some users’ information from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Mh6KbA

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad arrested day after Citizenship Act protest

Chandrashekhar Azad had given the police a slip on Friday after leading a massive protest against the citizenship act at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi area. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/395deV9

UPPRPB: UP Police Constable PST/document verification postponed, check new dates...

UP Police has postponed the document verification and physical standard test (PST) for constable from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35OpM0U

1 killed in fresh violence in UP's Rampur during anti-CAA protests

Slogan shouting protesters engaged in stone-pelting and arson and clashed with the police in the violence, which began at 11am and continued for two hours, according to officials. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2QarPph

Protests in Jamia Millia days after last week's violence over citizenship act

Protests against the citizenship act had turned into violent clashes last Sunday after four public buses were set on fire in south Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/394p3ee

Shashi Tharoor's word of the week: Curfew

From denoting an evening signal when lights would go off to a clampdown when people must stay indoors at certain times, this word has a fascinating journey from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PKWyKT

Coal India Recruitment 2019: Application process begins for 1326 vacancies of management...

Coal India Recruitment 2019: The online application process for the recruitment of 1326 management trainees posts begins today. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2re9Ply

'Factually inaccurate': India rebuts Malaysian PM's remark on citizenship law

Talking to reporters on the margins of the Kuala Lumpur Summit, Mahathir questioned the “necessity” of the CAA when people of different faiths have “lived together for 70 years” in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EDlsFO

'Distorted narrative': Officials on S Jaishankar's cancelled US meet

Sources said, while the meeting with the Senate Foreign Relation Committee members, took place “as envisaged in a very open conversation,” the HFAC invited others “without seeking consent” of New Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SbGAea

India Predicted XI: 1 forced, another tactical - Virat Kohli might make 2 changes...

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Considering the fact the Cuttack has been a happy hunting ground for the spinners, there might be some changes in India’s playing XI for the 3rd ODI. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MwCMkn

Minors detained after violence during Delhi's anti-Citizenship Act protest rele...

Officials said the minors, between the age of 15 and 16 years, were handed over to their families who came to take their custody. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35M5KUJ

India vs West Indies: Kuldeep Yadav one wicket away from massive ODI feat

India vs West Indies: Kuldeep Yadav, who took a hat-trick in the previous match, is certain of being included in the team for the series-decider from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2s7nVWp

IOCL junior engineering assistant recruitment : Application process begins, here's...

IOCL junior engineering assistant recruitment : There are a total of 37 posts of junior engineering assistant (JEA). The online application process began on December 20 and the last date to apply is January 17 till 5pm. The tentative date for written exam is February 2, 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q5kOX6

RSMSSB Lab Assistant final result 2018 declared, check merit list here

RSMSSB Lab Assistant final result 2018 declared. Candidates can check their result online at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Download merit list here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PN03R3

UPTET 2019 postponed due to internet ban amid anti- CAA protest

UPTET 2019 has been postponed. Many candidates had complained that they were not able to download their admit card due to internet restrictions in many districts of UP because of anti- CAA protest. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Sfx2PA

SSC CHSL 2017 final result declared, download merit list here

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the final result of combined higher secondary level (CHSL) exam 2017. Candidates can check their result/ final merit list online at ssc.nic.in. Download merit list here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sMo9Ci

RJD calls for Bihar bandh, supporters use buffaloes to block highway, protest at...

Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD, which has given the call for a Bihar Bandh against the citizenship act, has appealed to the people of the state to participate in the shutdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q4NLCk

Karnataka minister reminds of 'Godhra-like' situation amid CAA protests

Ravi, the tourism minister, purportedly made the statement while responding to a question by reporters supposedly on Wednesday regarding Congress MLA U T Khader’s recent statement that Karnataka will “blow up in cinders” if the Citizenship Amendment Act is implemented. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34MfH3c

46 flights diverted, 17 trains delayed amid dense fog in Delhi

More than 300 departing and incoming flights were delayed on Friday stranded hundreds of passengers at Delhi airport early on Friday as visibility dropped to as low as 50 metres. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Q87NvD

Bhim Army chief detained, over 40 in police custody after Friday's violence

More than 40 people, including at least three minors, were detained after clashes that broke out during the mostly-peaceful agitation against the newly-amended citizenship act in Daryaganj on Friday evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/370SnjB

Indian, Chinese officials to meet today for talks on border issue

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold talks with China’s state councillor and foreign minister Wang Yi at Hyderabad House here for the first time since the second informal summit between PM Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at Mamallapuram in October. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/392vcas

3 minors among 50 detained, 46 injured during CAA protests in Delhi

Over 40 detained as peaceful protest takes violent turn. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35JOVKd

Won't ask for proof of being Indian under NRC, says MHA

“It would be sufficient for you to provide the details of your birth such as date of birth, month, year and place of birth,” the Home Ministry said in a 13-point FAQ, or Frequently Asked Questions, issued late on Friday evening. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EA9Fbp

'Violence should not be solution': Rajinikanth breaks silence on Citizenship Act,...

Rajinikanth’s industry mate and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan has been stringently objecting citizenship act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Rcgvv

Mobile internet suspended in 14 UP districts, more than 3,500 detained after violent...

Parivartan Chowk, in central Lucknow, and Madeyganj and Satkhanda localities of the old city area resembled war zones for some time amid brick-batting, vandalism, arson and firing in the air. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EDU3n4

Gumnami Baba was not Netaji, but his follower, says Justice Sahai Commission

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Not interested, says Jaishankar after cancelling meeting with US lawmakers

The external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said that the draft resolution sponsored by Congresswoman Pramila Jaypal lacks a fair understanding of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MfxclY

Why Prashant Kishor says Rahul isn't protesting loud enough on NRC

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JNU Students boycotting exams will not be eligible to register in next semester:...

JNU students, who are boycotting exams, will not be eligible to register in the next semester if they fall short of the academic requirements of the institution, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has warned. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Z8i9zL

No threat to Assam's identity, says CM Sonowal after internet restored in state

Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal comments came soon after mobile internet services were restored in all of Assam, almost 10 days after they were snapped following violent protests over the new citizenship law. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35GE6IH

Assam TET high school exam postponed due to anti- CAA protests

The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on December 22 but got postponed after Assam recently witnessed protests in several areas against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rfIHCQ

US should not obstruct flow of talent from India: Jaishankar on H-1B visa

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper hosted Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh for the second 2+2 dialogue in Washington DC on Wednesday. Jaishankar and Singh left the US on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34B6lHn

ICSI announces 50% fee wavier for Himachal students

The scheme will be launched during the Investor Awareness Progamme and Mega Career Awareness Programme scheduled to be held in Dharamshala on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PGNKFR

IPL auction 2020: 5 most expensive players at the IPL 2020 auction

Headlining the day when ~135.95 crore was spent on 61 players—including 33 Indians—was Pat Cummins who went for ~15.50 crore. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34AzuTa

1 dead in Lucknow; CM Adityanath promises revenge by 'seizing property of guilt...

In Lucknow, protesters clashed with police, and the outdoor broadcasting vans of four TV channels were burnt or damaged. Also, about 15 two-wheelers and 10 four-wheelers were set ablaze or damaged during the violence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/390bXyC

ICSI CS exams postponed in all centres, check notice here

ICSI CS executive and professional exams scheduled on December 20 and 21 have been postponed due to ongoing anti- citizenship law protest. New schedule will be released soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rWk2ng

UPSSSC Junior Assistant admit card released, here's how to download

UPSSSC has released the admit card for junior assistant exam 2019.Candidates can download the admit card online at upsssc.gov.in. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36QAxjp

Mobile internet services in Assam, suspended since Dec 11 over citizenship law protests,...

Mobile internet services were banned on December 11 in select districts as violence raged in the state against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the ban was subsequently extended to all of Assam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SajCEl

Internet shutdown continues in several parts including Mangaluru, Ghaziabad following...

The internet shutdown will continue in some places like Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, Assam and Meghalaya on Friday even as services were restored in Delhi around 1.30pm on Thursday from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S7YKgS

Pakistan to pay India costs in Hyderabad Nizam case

In October, the court had ruled in favour of India and the two descendants of the late 7th Nizam of Hyderabad, who sent £1million to a London bank in 1948, now estimated to value at least £35 million. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36SSBt5

How Delhi's two stadiums turned into temporary lock-ups for detained protestors

Prominent among the detainees were East Delhi former member of parliament (MP) Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit, Swaraj Abhiyan chief Yogendra Yadav, and Left leaders – Sitaram Yechury and D Raja. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sKREV0

India, US ask Pak to take 'immediate and irreversible action' against terrorists

The Joint Statement was issued at the end of the second India-US 2+2 dialogue between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EyN2nC

Jharkhand Election 2019: Voting in 16 seats in final phase begins; ex-CM Hemant...

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: There are 237 candidates contesting 16 assembly seats in the fifth and the final phase of voting including social welfare minister Louis Marandi from Dumka, agriculture minister Randhir Singh from Sarath, former chief minister and JMM working president Hemant Soren from Dumka and Barhait. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36L2ol4

Climate crisis hits insurance plan for crops

Delayed payouts have dogged the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the country’s flagship farm insurance scheme, since its roll-out in the summer of 2016. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ExMzSC

Why Donald Trump is looking forward to the Senate trial

Speaker Pelosi has to formally send over the articles of impeachment that were approved by the House in a late evening vote on Wednesday to the Senate for its Republican leadership to set up the trial to either remove Trump from office or acquit him and let him continue. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PEzVaH

IPL 2020 Auctions: Kings XI Punjab announce skipper for upcoming season

IPL 2020 Auctions: KL Rahul’s ascendancy to captaincy was expected after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals last month. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2s1r1uU

In Jharkhand, Congress learns from Maharashtra

The Congress had undoubtedly taken a leaf out of Pawar’s book as the Maratha strongman during the Maharashtra elections successfully dodged the BJP’s nationalism narrative and extensively campaigned on local issues. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sKuxdq

NPCIL Recruitment 2020: Apply now for driver, technician, scientific assistant....

NPCIL Recruitment 2020: Application begins for recruitment against various posts of driver, technician, scientific assistant and others. Check eligibility, important dates and other details here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2M9Doff

'Please keep Sana out of this,' Sourav Ganguly dismisses daughter's alleged post...

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday termed her daughter Sana’s alleged Instagram post related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) as ‘not true’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PAoFvY

Relevance of anti-defection law: Om Birla meets Speakers of other assemblies

The discussion at the meeting called by Birla also assumes importance in the wake of the Supreme Court’s observations about the role of the Speaker. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34xAfMJ

'US honours Indian democracy': Pompeo after India-US 2+2 meet

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20-yr-old rape survivor in UP's Fatehpur, set on fire by accused, dies in hospi...

The woman was allegedly set on fire by her neighbour after he raped her in the house on December 14 as she threatened to tell her family members. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sG1rvx

Rajasthan police constable recruitment for 5000 posts begins today, here's how to...

Rajasthan Police Constable recruitment: Online application for 5000 vacancies begins today. Here’s how to create SSO ID to apply online. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2M8q9M7

Restrictions imposed, gates of 7 metro stations closed ahead of anti-citizenship...

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UP Police constable admit card 2019 for DV, PST released, how to download

UP Police constable admit card 2019 : Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the admit card for document verification (DV), physical standard test (PST) for constable recruitment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Z4Afmn

Delhi temperature goes up to 8 degree Celsius day after season's coldest morning

On Wednesday, the maximum temperature was 18 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was 7 degrees Celsius. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2MaJM5Z

Nationwide protests planned against citizenship law, authorities gear up

In New Delhi, a protest march will be organised from the iconic Red Fort to Shaheed Park near ITO. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35DRn4P

HSSC Clerk Result 2019 declared, check at hssc.gov.in

HSSC Clerk Result 2019 : Haryana Staff Selection Commission has declared the results and merit list of the candidates who had appear for HSSC Clerk examination 2019. Those who have cleared the exam will have to appear for document verification. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SdpXz3

Impeached President Trump says Democrats 'consumed with hatred'

Trump said the Democratic Party, which controls the House of Representatives where the votes took place, was “trying to nullify the ballots of tens of millions of patriotic Americans.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r6zU61

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepened ties

People to people ties have been one of the defining elements of our friendship, Jaishankar told reporters at a joint news conference here with the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo along with the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Mark Esper. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36SKwoy

'Honour Indian democracy': US on India's citizenship law, religious freedom

The top American diplomat was responding to a question on the protests by a section of society in India after the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act, alleging that this is religiously discriminatory in nature. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Z1JW53

Fresh video clip 'shows' firing at Sunday's Jamia protest, police say will probe

The video purportedly showed a policeman hurriedly bringing out what appeared to be a pistol. Soon, there were two policemen out of three who appeared to be cocking their guns. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EtH33x

'Personal vendetta against me': Ex-Pakistan president Musharraf on his death se...

In the video released by his party, Musharraf said “there is no example of such a decision in which neither the defendant and nor his lawyer was given permission to say something in his defense.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Z36sKD

Majority in US House vote to impeach President Trump for abuse of power

With voting still underway, Trump is on track to become the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, and the only one in modern times to be running for reelection facing the political equivalent of an indictment. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2r2WKeK

'Not part of UPA': Maharashtra ally Shiv Sena's reality check for Congress

Sanjay Raut underscored that the Shiv Sena was not part of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Z717SS

'Is it something like Aadhaar?': Little awareness about CAA, NRC in country's tribal...

The eligibility criteria under the Forest Rights Act is that any person living in forest areas for at least three generations (75 years) prior to 13 December, 2005, can claim land up to four hectares. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ezl5MC

450 tear gas shells fired in 5 days at 2 sites during Delhi protests

To put that in context, 180 tear gas shells were fired on December 22, 2012, during a protest at the India Gate lawns in the aftermath of the December 16 gang rape and murder case that sparked nationwide outrage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34Gts3C

From storming well to speaking out of turn, new index may map House disruptions

According to people familiar with the matter, there was also overwhelming support for a House code of conduct for lawmakers in the first gathering of the presiding officers of India’s legislative bodies after the formation of the 17th Lok Sabha. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PZbxj9

Legacy moment: Nancy Pelosi leads 'somber' Donald Trump impeachment

Like it or not, Pelosi’s role leading Trump’s expected impeachment will dramatically shape her legacy after more than 30 years in Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36MizhY

Trying to delay the inevitable, Centre to Supreme Court on Delhi gang-rape convict's...

During the course of hearing, Akshay’s lawyer AP Singh had pleaded that his client should not be given death penalty. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YWNAgw

Supreme Court refuses stay on Citizenship Amendment Act, issues notice to Centre

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Could skill training be a viable replacement to higher education

Compared to rest of the world, India’s journey in skilling is still in its nascent stages though one can catch up from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2M7bbpA

Health Wise: How can I prevent allergies?

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Ahead of today's GST Council meeting , here's what you need to know

Wednesday is the 38th meeting of the GST council, which is expected to discuss various issues related to the regime, including how to raise GST revenue amidst a slowdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34y0geI

Unease at JNU as khaki tent crops up on campus, department doors removed

Students of JNU have been protesting against the revised hostel manual and the fee hike, for over a month. Guards had broken down the doors and put up camps to prevent students from protesting further. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36Eavjk

'Food, first aid': Area residents helped Jamia students during Sunday violence

Students were injured when a clash with the Police forces followed a protest against the CAA. The residents saw a group of students swell into hundreds within minutes affected by the hostilities and came to their aid. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rWEJ2h

Virat Kohli 56 runs away from going past Jacques Kallis in 2nd ODI against West...

India vs West Indies: India captain Virat Kohli is on verge of becoming the 7th highest run-getter in ODIs when India lock horns with West Indies at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2M65AzM

CBSE date sheet 2020 for class 10, 12 released, download PDF here

CBSE date sheet 2020 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced the schedule of class 10 and 12 board examination for the session 2019-20. The exams for both the classes will begin from February 15, 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36PSVJl

Here is Mamata Banerjee's gameplan to benefit from CAA-NRC controversy

A cautious Banerjee, a veteran of many political battles, eyes the CAA and NRC protests to woo back the middle-class, educated vote bank. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rO8lis

KSP civil police constable final answer keys 2019 released, here's the direct link...

KSP civil police constable final answer keys 2019: Karnataka State Police (KSP) has released the final answer key for Civil Police Constable (CPC) Exam 2019. Candidates can download the answer keys online from the official website of Karnataka State Police. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36E2KtI

JNU students asked to write exams via e-mail, WhatsApp

To resolve the issue of boycott of examinations by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, the administration has been sending question papers to them on e-mail and asking them to submit the answer script through e-mail or WhatsApp. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35tbKlb

Students should be encouraged to be job creators rather than job seekers: Presi...

“Students must be encouraged to emerge as job creators rather than job seekers. In this context, I am delighted that the UGC and Ministry of Human Resources Development have come out with a handbook for Vice-Chancellors on governance issues in higher education,” he said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2S1rPun

Infosys to pay California $8,00,000 over foreign workers' visas, tax fraud

The company brought in workers using the wrong visas to underpay them and avoid paying California payroll taxes such as unemployment insurance, disability insurance and employment training taxes, Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a news release. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PUFoJA

UPPSC 2019 answer key for PCS ACF RFO exam released, here's how to raise object...

The answer keys for all the four sets of question booklet are available online for both the papers- general studies paper 1 and 2. The same will able available for download till December 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35zA5Wn

UPPSC exams to be videographed now, senior officials to watch live

It was decided in the meeting that future exams would have videography facility that would be seen live at senior level. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PUVtiq

Indian-origin lawmakers Alok Sharma, Rishi Sunak take oath on Bhagwad Gita in UK's...

Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords take an oath of allegiance to the crown. There is no set list of sacred texts MPs may use. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38N7XBf

Supreme Court to hear 60 petitions from activists, politicians against citizenship...

There have been widespread protests across the country since the new law came into effect. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ex5xZq

India searching for the perfect outfit in 2nd ODI against West Indies

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli-led Indian side takes on West Indies in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday at the ACA-VCA stadium in Viskhapatnam with the series on the line. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2M70iUH

'No BJP member in Ram temple trust, govt won't spend on the project': Amit Shah

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) plans to crowd-fund Rs 100 crore for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, top functionaries of the organisation said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sHKroz

Death sentence puts Pervez Musharraf's legacy over India-Pak ties in focus

Former Pakistan president made bold policy moves, including his overture to India to resolve the Kashmir issue once and for all through a four-point formula from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34yMFUu

Food may get costlier as global prices, kharif yield to hit household spends

The June-September monsoon started sluggishly, delaying sowing, ended with a 10% surplus, as heavy rains flooded 12 states, damaging a variety of kharif or summer-sown crops, and then withdrew later than usual (and abruptly). Experts say this will reduce output, resulting in an increase in wholesale prices. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PyKyvP

FIR against five over enactment of Babri demolition at school event attended by...

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and Union minister for chemical and fertilisers D V Sadananda Gowda were among those who attended the event. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EphhNQ

'Respect their rights': US to India on citizenship law protesters

A statement in support of protesters was significant, it was pointed out by observers, coming so close to the second edition of the annual 2+2 ministerial meetings. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36Kmk7o

In Citizenship Act protests, Congress senses opportunity to reconnect with the ...

The Congress has activated its student and youth wings as well as state units on both the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), directing them to build a people’s movement on the twin issues. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36Gd4kJ

Pranab Mukherjee pitches for 1,000 Lok Sabha MPs, central hall as Lower House

The former president argued that the last enhancement of the size of the Lok Sabha took place in 1977, almost half a century ago. That too, on the basis of 1971 census. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PrdRAk

CBI may request court to remove agency's criticism in Kuldeep Sengar judgement

Unlike the Bilkis Bano case where the victim’s trust was won by the CBI team as it moved the high court seeking harsher punishment for the culprits and provided security to witnesses, in the Unnao rape case, the court said no such effort was made to make the girl comfortable. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34p83LX

10 arrested in connection with Jamia violence; no students among them, say Delhi...

Protests against the citizenship act on Sunday turned into violent clashes after four public buses were set on fire in south Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2sudWu5

22-year-old woman dies after falling off train near Dombivli

According to a GRP officer from Dombivli, similar accidents have occurred on the same stretch as many commuters travel on the footboard owing to overcrowded compartments. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rJh9pO

Six things to know about Lt Gen Manoj Naravane, next Army Chief

Lt Gen Naravane takes over as the Army Chief at a time when the biggest exercise in independent India’s history to restructure the force is underway. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Epqw0A

Watch what happened in FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 1st pre-Budget consultation

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IPL Auction 2020: Planning, preparation, performance - How Rajasthan Royals build...

As another IPL auction looms, what are the Royals planning to achieve? They already have big names in their squad but there are gaps that need to be filled. Jake Lush McCrum, Chief Operating Officer at Rajasthan Royals, shed some light on the franchise’s strategy ahead of the big day in Kolkata on December 19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PRBMbd

Boeing to halt production of grounded 737 Max airliner in January; no layoffs p...

The Chicago-based company said production would halt at its plant with 12,000 employees in Renton, Washington, near Seattle. But it said it didn’t expect to lay off any workers “at this time.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35tx8qu

Bloodstains, used tear gas shell in Jamia library capture Sunday's violence

In one corner, a pile of jeans lay folded on a window sill with a gym jacket and a dusty gray sweatshirt strewn by its side. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YVH9dJ

Muzaffarpur student, set on fire for resisting rape attempt, dies at Patna hosp...

The woman was undergoing treatment at Patna’s Apollo Burn Hospital since last Tuesday . Doctors at the hospital had said on Monday that her condition had deteriorated and she was critical. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RWckDY

Not booked for bank fraud, says Zakir Naik on Fugitive Economic Offender application...

ED has sought to declare Naik an FEO and confiscate his properties in India and abroad as he failed to return to India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tmC5mJ

Assam govt lifts curfew in Guwahati, resumes broadband services after days of protests...

The decision to lift curfew in Guwahati came after the state government reviewed the law-and-order situation in the state, chaired by chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35rwhqc

'If Kuldeep Sengar comes out of jail, he'll be a threat': Unnao woman's kin

The survivor is in Delhi under medical observation ever since she was airlifted from Lucknow after she was severely injured in a road mishap in Rae Bareli in July this year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2trdxZZ

Vivo U20 का रिव्यू

Vivo U20 Review in Hindi: हमने वीवो यू20 को टेस्ट करके देखा हैं तो आइए अब आपको वीवो यू20 के बारे में विस्तार से जानकारी मुहैया कराते हैं। from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - Gadgets360 Hindi https://ift.tt/36pWWUB

Vivo V17 में कितना दम? पहली नज़र में...

Vivo V17 First Impressions: हैंडसेट निर्माता कंपनी वीवो ने मार्केट में अपने नए वीवो वी17 स्मार्टफोन को लॉन्च कर दिया है, याद करा दें कि कुछ महीनों पहले Vivo V17 Pro को भारत में लॉन्च किया गया था। from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - Gadgets360 Hindi https://ift.tt/36gwBbf

'Monitor fake news': MHA issues advisory to states amid protests against Citizenship...

In Delhi, home ministry officials said they have noticed concerted attempts on social media to accuse the police of burning a bus as well as spreading rumours that two people were killed in police firing in Delhi on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34p7odl

India slips to 112th rank on WEF's gender gap index, in bottom 5 on health, economic...

While Iceland remains the world’s most gender-neutral country, India has moved down the ladder from its 108th position last year on the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report to rank below countries like China (106th), Sri Lanka (102nd), Nepal (101st), Brazil (92nd), Indonesia (85th) and Bangladesh (50th). from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Pt15RP

'Aishwarya was harassing me': Rabri Devi files counter complaint against daught...

In her FIR, Aishwarya Rai has also accused her sister-in-law and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti of torturing her at the behest of her estranged husband Tej Pratap Yadav. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EpKlEM

CJI SA Bobde forms two-judge panel to fast-track rape cases across country

The setting of the committee comes in the backdrop of a series of heinous crimes against women, including the rape and brutal murder of a 26-year-old Hyderabad veterinarian by four men last month. The suspects were killed in a police encounter. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RWzVo3

'Democracy, not dictatorship': Priyanka Gandhi protests over Jamia incident

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'Carry others with you': Pranab Mukherjee cautions against majoritarian govt

Delivering the second Atal Bihari Vajpayee memorial lecture, Pranab Mukherjee, a close friend of the late prime minister, underlined the intrinsic nature of the Indian democracy from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36HGQWi

'Will file FIR against cops': Jamia V-C seeks probe into assault on students

Personnel of Delhi Police allegedly marched inside the Jamia Millia Islamia University campus and brought about 150 students out of the premises after the violence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35CpQAA

From Lucknow to Hyderabad, Jamia protests unite students: 10 points

The Jamia students and Delhi Police clashed during a demonstration on Sunday, which triggered a chanin reaction. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PoIFBE

Google Chrome 79 update halted for Android users: Here's why

Google has paused the roll-out of its Chrome 79 update on Android devices after a critical bug was reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PNxwcF

After Jamia and AMU, Nadwa in Lucknow erupts in protest over citizenship law

The students raised slogans in support of students of Delhi’s Jamia university, the police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ExKk1T

India vs West Indies: Selection mistake? 3 reasons why Virat Kohli and team lost...

Ind vs WI: Chasing a target of 288, West Indies were never too ruffled in the chase as Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope slammed centuries to cruise past the target. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36FPwg1

Let rioting stop, says Chief Justice on crackdown on Jamia, AMU protesters

A petition was moved in the Delhi High Court on Monday against the police action on students at Jamia university on Sunday night. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YOj3Bw

The Big Picture | Why is the Northeast angry?

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Mamata Banerjee to hold rally in Kolkata against citizenship law amid protests across...

Internet services remained suspended in six districts of state - Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Murshidabad, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and parts of South 24 Parganas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PrBl8G

'It is a bloody obsession. Get that right': Ravi Shastri on Team India's ambiti...

India’s last world title was the 2013 Champions Trophy that MS Dhoni’s team won beating hosts England. The side’s next big focus will be the T20 World Cup which is slated to be held in Australia next year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2syJheY

Jamia clashes in Delhi spark night of student protests across India

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said any kind of violence is unacceptable and that protests should remain peaceful. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PS66Tf

'You are not alone': Jamia's V-C backs her students after violent protests

Protests erupted on campuses across the country against the police crackdown on students of Jamia Millia Islamia University on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RXTgW2

India vs West Indies: Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope deliver big win

Ind vs WI: West Indies pair hit centuries to chase down India’s total and hosts again stutter after being asked to bat first in Chennai ODI from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36zlOt5

Rabri Devi pulled my hair, assaulted me, claims daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai

This is the second time in the past few months when Aishwarya has accused her in-laws of mistreating her. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rOl0BP

J&K to Assam, government moves swiftly for national security

From the unprecedented challenge on February 14 in Pulwama after a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber targeted a CRPF convoy to the violence over the CAA in North-East, the Modi government’s response to national security issues has been very sharp. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38JQaL4

Scared, angry, confused: Assam struggling to find a fine balance

The deaths of the two men, and injuries to 27 others in violent clashes that broke out across Guwahati on Thursday evening, have both shocked and galvanised Assam in its resolve to resist India’s new citizenship law. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RTJRyM

Jharkhand assembly poll phase 4: Voting begins in 15 seats; 2 ministers in fray

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: Voting in 15 assembly constituencies in the fourth phase of state polls is taking place on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38G2En9

'This govt is coward': Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Centre after Jamia clashes

In a tweet late on Sunday night, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to listen to the voice of the youth sooner than later as his government was trying to suppress their voice and courage with its “hollow dictatorship”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RSijK9

7 yrs after Dec 16 case, shortage of women officers hurts rape probes in Delhi

According to police data, Delhi reported 572 rape cases in 2011. This grew to 2,135 cases in 2018. At the same time, the city police had around 67,000 personnel in 2011, and the current strength is around 80,000. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LVQxsi

'Misuse of public funds': Bengal governor asks Mamata Banerjee to withdraw ad against...

The Bengal governor said the amended act had been cleared by the Parliament and opposing it was unconstitutional and could lead to “anarchy”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RWYvVU

Lots in a name: Justice meets atonement in the Delhi Ridge

The names — insaaf means justice in Urdu, and maafi is pardon/atonement — come after a series of orders by the Delhi high court, which has asked various parties to plant fresh saplings in the Delhi ridge in lieu of having first information reports (FIR) against them quashed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2YNUu7K

Delhi airport hopes to fight flight disruptions due to fog with better tech

Until last month, airport officials could predict fog around 18 hours before its onset. Delhi airport officials said now they will be able to predict foggy conditions nearly 36 hours in advance, which will help airlines and Air Traffic Control (ATC) plan a better flight schedule, leading to fewer disruptions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34n27TJ

'Never seen that happen in cricket,' Virat Kohli criticises Ravindra Jadeja's controversial...

India vs West Indies: The incident took place in the 48th over when Jadeja tried to steal a single and put Shivam Dube on strike following the dismissal of Kedar Jadhav. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36N20Th

Stage set for penultimate round of Jharkhand assembly election today

Of the 15 constituencies that will go to polls in the latest phase, five are in Maoist-affected regions, officials familiar with the matter said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PpCUno

'Assam, the new Kashmir': Congress attacks BJP over citizenship law protests

Assam’s chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal tried to allay fears and appealed for peace on Sunday as he said that his government was committed to protecting the rights of the people of the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PQjDux

The draft Personal Data Protection Bill is flawed | Opinion

It will increase compliance costs for industry, stifle innovation, weaken privacy, and strengthen State power from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35qPQPE

Devendra Fadnavis seeks Rahul Gandhi's 'unconditional apology' over Rahul Savarkar...

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also took a dig at the Shiv Sena over its Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut’s remark that his party respects Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress should not insult Savarkar. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PPFuBZ

The fraying of the federal compact | HT editorial

Centre should consult states: the states should respect division of powers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34kfGmL

It is time to reset the India-UK relationship | HT editorial

Boris Johnson’s return will bring stability. This may give India an opening from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2rMPHr3

Jharkhand offers a slice of unique tribal democracy. It has worked for locals |...

The practice of sortition — random selection to choose who governs — is often fairer than elections from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LTz57F

A road map for women's safety | Opinion

Seven years after Delhi’s horrific gangrape, the criminal justice needs urgent, systemic reforms from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36DLfK1

From Indo-Pak to Chindia and back to Indo-Pak, writes Ramachandra Guha

Since May 2014, there has been a rapid fall in India’s standing in the world — from being seen with China as an emerging global power to being coupled with Pakistan as an insular, inward-looking nation plagued by authoritarianism and religious bigotry from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36G9dV5

'1000% the right decision': PM Modi hails Citizenship Act in Jharkhand

Explaining the rationale behind bringing in the law, the PM said it was necessary to improve the lives and provide respect to those people who have suffered because they were a minority in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35mhRYo

Motorola Razr foldable phone is coming to India soon

Motorola confirms its Razr foldable phone is coming to India soon. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2EhW2gN

IPL auction 2020: 'They could go for big money' - Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting...

Capitals have 14 players and have 11 slots available going into the auction. They have a fat wallet - INR 27.85 crore (US$ 3,939,760 approx.) to spend at the auction. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34mLqrB

Internet cut off in parts of Bengal amid protests against Citizenship Act

Malda, Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur, Howrah and some areas in South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas are the affected areas where Internet services have been shutdown. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2RRsQoL

Uttar Pradesh man selling biryani slapped, beaten over his caste near Delhi

Police have registered a case against three men after watching the video of the attack on the man identified as Lokesh in Rabupura area. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tfcLyY

Amid Citizenship Act protests, Assam CM says will protect 'genuine citizens'

The tweet also came amid reports that the BJP-led Assam government’s coalition partner, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has decided to approach the Supreme Court against the contentious Act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LSJRv2

UN body lambasts Pakistan over 'discrimination' of religious minorities

The commission said that Christian and Hindu communities in the Islamic nation are “particularly vulnerable”, especially women and girls. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36FbHDc

Google recommends India's UPI-like platform to US Federal Reserve for digital p...

According to a recent Assocham-PWC study, digital payments in India will more than double to $135.2 billion in 2023 from $64.8 billion this year with a compounded annual growth of 20.2%. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36Cp2vI

'Air India needs to survive till it is sold': Airline chief in Facebook post

On Dec 5, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had told Parliament that the preparation of Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for inviting Expression of Interest (EoI) for Air India disinvestment is in process. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36Cp1YG

India vs West Indies: 'I will be very very surprised' - Ravi Shastri names player...

Ind vs WI: The focus is back on One Day Internationals and with it, the much-talked-about number 4 slot in India’s batting order is back under the scanner. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LVe6Sc

BJP leader warns of central rule in Bengal amid violence over Citizenship Act

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s national secretary Rahul Sinha said Mamata Banerjee has done little to contain the spiralling violence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38FpP0U

Skill funds lie unspent for last 3 years, scheme to train people short of target

Out of the roughly 5.5 million trained, only 4.2 million were satisfied and finally 1.3 million got jobs till July 2019, according to the report of the standing committee on labour. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38yhbkR

'We will talk about it': Amit Shah hints at changes in Citizenship Act

Protesters have clashed with the police in several areas of the northeast since Parliament approved the amended act earlier in the week, triggering a debate on whether the grant of citizenship could be linked to religion. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38F2JaI

Assam CM to meet PM Modi, home minister Amit Shah over amended Citizenship Act

Assam parliamentary affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on Saturday said the decision to brief the prime minister and the union home minister on the situation was taken at a meeting of BJP MLAs and MPs in Guwahati. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38EXCr2

Global drug racket spread across 7 countries busted, drugs worth Rs 1.3 cr seiz...

The bureau said the racket used India as both a destination and transit for their consignments. Officials said the drug syndicate operated in India, Colombia, USA, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and Nigeria, and involved in smuggling and sale of cocaine and methamphetamine. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LULwAo

'Not Rahul Savarkar': Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise over rape comment

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Priyanka Gandhi says 'BJP hai toh mumkin hai'. Then adds a twist

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi at party’s ‘Bharat Bachao’ rally in Delhi on Saturday chanted ‘BJP hai toh mumkin hai’ slogan but turned it around to hit back at the ruling party with a sharp jibe. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2LWx2A2

'Rs 11, a brick': Things Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath wants every house to give...

On December 12, the Supreme Court dismissed all the review petitions filed against its November 9 judgement in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babari Masjid title dispute case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/35xjK4s

Prashant Kishor's I-PAC to help AAP in Delhi assembly polls, says Arvind Kejriw...

Kishor, who is also the vice-president of the Janata Dal(United), was credited with the success of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Narendra Modi in the parliamentary polls in 2014. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PJj99j

Jamia postpones semester exams scheduled today due to Citizenship Amendment Act...

The Jamia Millia Islamia has postponed all semester exams scheduled on Saturday in view of the tense situation in the varsity over the ongoing protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Pi9uYm

Curfew relaxed in Guwahati for 9 hrs as protests against citizenship law ebb

There have been no large disturbances in Assam since Thursday but mobile internet services still remain suspended across much of the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/34jdxb2

'Mamata Banerjee won't be able to stop citizenship act': BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, one of the most vocal opponents of the amended citizenship act, said at a press conference that she will not allow the new law to be implemented in her state “under any circumstances”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/36A9HvW

IIFT MBA Result 2019 declared, final answer keys released at iift.nta.nic.in

IIFT MBA Result 2019 is declared today at iift.nta.nic.in. NTA has also released the final answer keys. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Pizsec

Meghalaya Police Recruitment: Application for 1015 SI, constable posts closing soon,...