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Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said that a lot of credit had to be given to the way New Zealand planned their line of attack to Kohli. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uHC4uF

India now at par with US, Israel after surgical strike and Balakot ops: Amit Sh...

Amit Shah said India has joined the list of countries along with the United States and Israel who can strike in enemy territory and avenge the death of its soldiers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2I9XLH2

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

Police have made elaborate security arrangement, including surveillance using drones, to avoid untoward incidents. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/386JHZi

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

Trump talked about Prime Minister Modi as well as the love he said he got from the audience at the packed to seams Motera Stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TaJP5D

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

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

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

As it turns out, the solution is hidden inside WhatsApp itself. If you or someone else has already shared the group’s link on social media or any website, they can reset it, preventing more people to join. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32IrYGr

How a special squad caught gangster Ravi Pujari

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

Rashmi Thackeray is Sena mouthpiece Saamana's new editor

Rashmi Thackeray is the Mumbai chief minster Uddhav Thackeray’s wife. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38bTKfR

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

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

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

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

The slew of media files that users arrive in WhatsApp can quickly take up your smartphone’s storage space. Here’s what you need to do. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TvD2m4

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

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Follow live score and updates from Day 2 of the second Test encounter between India and New Zealand in Christchurch. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Tnw0Qm

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

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

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

Shami then got rid of Kyle Jamieson on 49 as India managed to earn a slender lead of 7 runs at the end of the first innings. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32FDZwc

British PM Boris Johnson announces engagement, expecting baby with fiancée

Johnson, 55, and Symonds, 31, moved into Downing Street when he became prime minister in July 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38922VK

Trump hails Afghanistan deal and plans to meet Taliban leaders soon

US and Taliban have signed a peace deal in Doha on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3agat2N

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

The virus has now hit 61 countries across the globe, prompting the World Health Organization to raise its risk assessment to its highest level. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cuhf7c

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

Earlier this week, cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting on social schemes for the two new UTs. Move aims to highlight government’s intent on development for the regions’ residents. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Pzwnq3

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

The administration is expecting a situation similar to that in January when protesters brought the city to a standstill during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2I9fTR6

6 held for 'Goli Maaro' slogans in one of Delhi's busiest metro stations

Police said the six men have been detained and are being interrogated. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2whnPNs

Kerala man tests negative for coronavirus, dies of pneumonia the next day

The dead man’s samples had tested negative at the Virology Institute in Alappuzha for H1NI and COVID-19. His second sample was resent to ensure he was not infected by coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PxGkE8

PCB chief contradicts Sourav Ganguly, says Asia Cup venue not finalised yet: Re...

PCB chief Ehsan Mani said a final decision on Asia Cup’s venue will be taken only after keeping the interest of all Asian countries in mind despite BCCI president Ganguly making it clear that both India and Pakistan will play the Asia Cup in Dubai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VzqRY6

India to attend US-Taliban peace deal event in Doha today

India has been invited by the Qatar government to the ceremony where the US-Taliban deal will be signed. The country will be represented by P Kumaran, the ambassador in Doha. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PzN4lg

Don't turn campus into shelter for victims of Delhi riots: JNU to students

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar and the administration have advised students not to give open calls to people hit by the violence in Delhi to come and stay in the campus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ta1nz6

Telangana ministers eat chicken at public event to dispel coronavirus fears

Coronavirus first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since then killed more than 2800 people in that country alone, while cases have been reported in several countries across the world, including India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a9isi6

If Apple launched a foldable iPhone, this is how it might look like

The short video posted by a verified user “bad.not.bad” shows the folded concept iPhone that is half the thickness of Samsung Galaxy Flip with a larger screen on the outside than the foldable Moto Razr. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2welpzq

At UP event, PM Modi underlines 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' promise

The Prime Minister was speaking at the Samajik Adhikarita Shivir or Social Justice Camp in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj city. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T9L3y5

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

Singhvi, who was appearing for the management of the play school, argued against the sealing when justice Mishra asked Singhvi whether he lived near Khan Market. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32CSUrd

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

Ravi Shankar Prasad’s had lashed out at the grand old party on Friday for trying to teach it rajdharma or duty after Congress president Sonia Gandhi met President Ramnath Kovind along with a delegation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wP06EH

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

A direction has already been issued in this regard to the Crime Branch’s SITs and the local police to coordinate with civic authorities and Delhi government to assess the damage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TbA7QO

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

Gates’ plea was echoed on Friday by the World Health Organization, which said the risk was very high that the virus would spread and have a global impact. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39bZsiO

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

Over the last three days, police have found bodies of six persons, who died in the rioting, in the clogged drains of north east Delhi. One of the bodies was that of intelligence bureau officer, Ankit Sharma. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wk4Sd1

Mauritius president stopped at Varanasi airport over excess luggage

The Mauritian president was on a two-day visit to the temple town along with a six-member delegation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T885W2

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

India has been keeping a close eye on developments related to the US-Taliban deal, expected to be signed in Doha on February 29, especially because of the terror group’s close links with Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wiosX2

Realme X50 Pro will get NavIC support after Qualcomm's April 2020 update on Snapdragon...

Qualcomm has clarified many doubts by stating that its Snapdragon 865 SoC is capable of NavIC support but it will be ready to roll with the final software update that’s coming in April 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2I1RfC6

How Delhi police commissioner Amulya Patnaik lost control of his force

The moment when Patnaik lost control of his own police force, and tarnished his own legacy according to multiple officers in the force, can be traced back to November 5, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wYwh4P

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

Apart from the 38 who died at or were brought dead to GTB hospital, three died at Lok Nayak hospital, and one died on Monday at Jag Parvesh Chandra hospital. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32AbfVT

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

The police said that Hussain, booked after a complaint from Sharma’s parents, is absconding along with his family members and has switched off his cellphone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3chBRPU

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

Hardik Pandya smashed four fours and four sixes and also picked up three wickets on his return to cricket in the DY Patil T20 Cup 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/394NrMa

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

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Balakot changed the paradigm: IAF chief

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

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

More than 300 applications are pending with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) for allotment of accommodation to registered Kashmiri migrant families. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Tqf6kc

To Congress' rajdharma jibe over Delhi riots, BJP targets Sonia Gandhi

The minister went on to accuse Gandhi of instigating people by making comments such as “is par or us paar” made at an anti-CAA rally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uHY8FG

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

There’s little central banks can do, and while more government spending would help, the priority should be on convincing companies and households that the virus is under control, he said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32wpoU3

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

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

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

Galaxy S20 Plus is neither the cheapest flagship Samsung phone nor it has the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s over-the-top specification. Here’s our quick take on the phone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cdXoJa

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

At the centre of tis unrest is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA passed by Parliament in December last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T8CS5f

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

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

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

SN Srivastava appointed Delhi police commissioner, succeeds Amulya Patnaik amid violence criticism from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3ad7xnw

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

Ankit Sharma’s family has accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Tahir Hussain of murdering him. An FIR has been registered and Hussain suspended from AAP. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/386xmV1

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

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

The MHA said that as many as 514 “suspects” have been “detained, arrested” for questioning, and more arrests are expected. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a8KWZt

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

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli and his troops have travelled to Christchurch – New Zealand’s most successful venue at home – in a must-win game. The visitors lost the first Test by 10 wickets. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VtxZ8h

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

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

Delhi violence: Anatomy of a riot, and its escalation

While the riots have been controlled, at least 38 people have been killed and over 330 injured. Property worth tens of crores has been destroyed. Some questions remain unanswered. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T9IaO5

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

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

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

Many families, who were spotted outside the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) hospital mortuary, feared the worst after bodies would be handed over to them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32yJzk1

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

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

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

The two sides hadn’t been able to bridge differences to come up with a widely anticipated limited trade package ahead of Trump’s visit during February 24-25. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VA7n5T

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

The details of the sequence of events, as pieced together by Delhi Police through inputs from personnel on the ground Sunday, were shared with HT by at least two senior officers who spoke on the condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2w8G5c7

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

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Kanhaiya concludes anti-CAA rallies across 38 Bihar districts

Kanhaiya Kumar’s rally marked the conclusion of the Jan Gan Man yatra that started on January 30 from Bhitharwa Ashram in West Champaran district. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vbLC1r

When PM Modi gave impromptu trade presentation to Donald Trump

According to those present at Hyderabad House, PM Modi took upon himself to remove the misgivings of US President Donald Trump that India was treating his country unfairly with little effort being made to address an adverse trade deficit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HYH55f

India's exports to US rise despite no GSP benefits

A review of India’s eligibility for the GSP scheme was ordered in 2018, and India was removed from the programme, which currently has 120 beneficiary countries, in June 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T6J6CC

Delhi riots: As the dust settles, scale of tragedy starts to unfold

DFS data accessed by HT shows that Tuesday was the worst day of the riots and alone witnessed 89 incidents of arson. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cf6UMd

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

Delhi Police have registered 18 FIRs and 106 people have been arrested in connection with the violence in North-East Delhi, reported news agency ANI. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wJF76a

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

Shubman Gill had a good net session on Thursday and it is expected that he would be asked to open the innings alongside Mayank Agarwal if Shaw is unable to make it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a9CGZ0

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

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

Sanders is the second Democratic presidential nominee after Senator Elizabeth Warren to speak against the violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act in New Delhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37ZFkiB

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

Apple CEO Tim Cook in a call with the company’s shareholders said that the company would open its online store in India in 2020. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3cccUW8

Supreme Court bar association criticises justice Arun Mishra for PM praise

The remarks by Justice Mishra came in for sharp criticism from SCBA, which, in its resolution, said such statements reflect poorly on the independence of judiciary. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vrk4zS

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

As Delhi Police officers and paramilitary personnel manned Brijpuri Road on Wednesday, several Hindu and Muslim families crossed the road to be at a “safer location” and be with their “own people”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3965Xnp

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

The kinds of wounds people have, and eye-witnesses accounts from various riot-hit spots in north-east Delhi, point to how the mobs that led the communal riot were heavily armed -- with countrymade pistols, swords, hammers, sickles, baseball bats, sticks and large stones. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32tDTrL

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

Government officials familiar with the matter said the home ministry’s assessment is that Delhi Police was caught napping. Security cover around the capital was increased because of President Donald Trump’s visit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PsvQ9c

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

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

Scientists discover animal that can live without oxygen

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

Realme X50 Pro 5G में कितना दम? पहली नज़र में...

Realme X50 Pro 5G कंपनी का अभी तक का सबसे प्रीमियम (और सबसे महंगा) फोन है। फोन में लेटेस्ट और सबसे पावरफुल मोबाइल चिपसेट स्नैपड्रैगन 865 शामिल है। इसमें 90 हर्ट्ज़ रिफ्रेश रेट वाला एमोलेड डिस्प्ले दिया गया है। from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - Gadgets360 Hindi https://ift.tt/2SVwHRO

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

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

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

All the three accused, including an autorickshaw driver, have been arrested. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PsC1Kt

Man sqatting on road, grieving his dead daughter is kicked by Telangana cop

A video of constable Sridhar kicking the girl’s father who was squatting on the road preventing the cops from taking her daughter’s body to the mortuary for post-mortem went viral on social media on Wednesday morning. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Psjkq2

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

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

Rest of world overtakes China in new coronavirus cases

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

Unseasonal rain and hailstorm damage crops across 3 states

According to Bihar government officials, rain and hailstorm in parts of south and north Bihar adjacent to Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday damaged flowering and fruiting oilseed, pulses, vegetables, tobacco crop, and blossoming mango orchards. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Tw0bVN

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

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

Revamped insurance plan marks major farm reform

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which became operational in 2016-17, has been hobbled by long delays in paying off claims, upsetting farmers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T3kPxg

Rajya Sabha panel recommendations get Cabinet nod

The Cabinet informed that the government had accepted all recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha Select Committee, which studied an earlier version of the draft legislation that aims at banning commercial surrogacy and allowing only altruistic surrogacy in India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/388ssad

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

Dissecting a riot: The violence picked no sides, took no prisoners as mob fury, arson and terror ruled the streets over two unforgiving days. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39430nq

Delhi violence: Battered Capital counts its dead

In riot-hit localities of north-east Delhi, 27 have been died over three days of communal riots, at least 14 from gunshot wounds and more than 330 people have been injured. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PvLsca

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

The Cnngress Working Committee (CWC) demanded immediate resignation of Union home minister Amit Shah for “colossal failure” to restore normalcy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T1vQPu

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

The moment an inflammatory remark is made, police should take action, said the Supreme Court bench. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VmpzQ5

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

Epidemiologists say limiting contact could help slow the march of a disease that’s turned up in dozens of countries in just two months and killed more than 2,700 people. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2w7A1QO

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

When contacted, Abhay Verma confirmed he had gone to the market but said that he did not shout such slogans and that he was there to diffuse tensions after rumours of stone pelting surfaced in the area. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32r4Mwk

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

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

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

Kohli, who too faced a similar start, when he played away from home for the first time does not want to jump the gun and instead give the opener a fairly long rope before making conclusions from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vu7pMe

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

The Sena targeted the Union Home Ministry’s inability to gather information about the planning of the communal violence said that this was dangerous for national security. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TiYL0m

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

India’s oldest operating port has hired property consultant JLL India to survey and digitize records of its land bank, Chairman Vinit Kumar said in an interview at his office in Kolkata. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c5o52G

India vs New Zealand: Pant vs Saha, Ashwin vs Jadeja - Whom does the stats favour...

IND vs NZ: The average first innings total at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is 298 and batting second is considerably easy. This will put a lot of focus on the toss in the 1st India vs New Zealand Test match. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c5biNT

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

BJP’s East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday supported strict action against anyone, including Mishra, if they gave “provocative” speeches. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32smcsl

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

These clashes are worst in the capital in the last two decades. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37Xha8A

'After Balakot, there was no major terror attack': Ex-IAF chief Dhanoa

The IAF had carried out the air strikes in Balakot 12 days after a suicide bombing killed 40 CRPF troopers in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/380iOpG

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

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

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

Fresh violence tore through northeast Delhi on Tuesday, taking the death toll in the communal clashes over the amended citizenship law to 13. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wNwx6A

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

He said that these flags were put up on Saturday, a day before violence broke out in the neighbouring areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Tjx2wE

Amid Delhi violence, SN Shrivastava appointed special commissioner of police

The senior IPS officer is first in line to become Commissioner of police as well when Amulya Patnaik’s controversial tenure gets over. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37XYFkf

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

Once touted as the model police for all states, Delhi Police, experts say, has lately failed to handle law and order situations due to several reasons. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a5EdiM

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

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

The Balakot strike was a turning point for India| Opinion

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

How violence spread from main road to maze of lanes in northeast Delhi

In North-east Delhi on Day 3, violence spread and clashes broke out in new areas. Journalists were targeted, property damaged. The death toll rose to 13. And, after two days of failing to control the violence, police managed to clear some areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32pLF5G

Trumps bid adieu with a promise to return

At the banquet organised in his honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Trump also revealed that he thought of coming to India after the November US presidential election but “Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) did not like the idea.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VoI7iW

IAF chief to visit MiG base in Jammu and Kashmir to mark 1 year of Balakot stri...

Bhadauria will visit the air force’s Srinagar-based No 51 squadron, which is also known as “Sword Arms”, and interact with personnel who were involved in the February 27, 2019, air action against the neighbouring air force over the LoC. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/383D3mp

'Big trade deal with US coming up': PM Modi after talks with Prez Trump

A trade deal between India and the United States has so far remained elusive. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HPmP5Q

'Our warning fell on deaf ears': Chidambaram on CAA violence in Delhi

A head constable was among seven people killed and at least 50 others, including several paramilitary and Delhi Police personnel, were injured as violence spiralled over the amended citizenship law in northeast Delhi on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2w0FdpK

Shots fired in north-east Delhi's Maujpur in clashes between pro and anti-CAA g...

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iQOO 3 5G launched in India: Price, specs, sale dates

iQOO’s first smartphone in India comes in three colours and two variants with prices starting from Rs 36,990 from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37VuVVf

Six Supreme Court judges down with swine flu, judges make a request

The judge said Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde had held one meeting in this context to figure out the steps that may be taken to check the virus from spreading any more. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wDiArE

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

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

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier held an emergency meeting of MLAs and officials from the affected areas and appealed the protesters to maintain peace. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c5qev8

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

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

Ahead of Amit Shah meet, Arvind Kejriwal comes up with to-do list for Delhi cops

The Delhi chief minister, addressing a press briefing over Monday’s violence, said preventive arrests should be made. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HPMFGU

Kobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter company over fatal crash

The suit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on the same day that Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the other seven crash victims were memorialized in a public ceremony at the Staples Center. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Pnes5C

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

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

Donald Trump, Narendra Modi meet for talks at Hyderabad House

On the anvil, is the signing of the defence deals and at least five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on issues ranging from civil nuclear cooperation to natural gas and trade facilitation from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c8pSUu

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

The fire tenders have asked for police protection before moving forward. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32qoY1y

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

There were media reports that the man was identified and detained, but HT could not independently verify this. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SZvlG1

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

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

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

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

Fresh stone pelting in northeast Delhi; CM Kejriwal calls MLAs for urgent meeti...

Security personnel are conducting flag marches to prevent any further flare-ups and maintain peace after the area witnessed heavy stone pelting and arson. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wKt3lk

'Great day for teachers and students', tweets Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Melania Trump's...

According to the sources, Melania Trump will reach the school in south Delhi around noon and spend over an hour there. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37RJF7n

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

President Trump is known for his love for meatloaf, steak with ketchup, even McDonald’s burgers. As beef is out of the question, Rashtrapati Bhavan chefs are offering him an alternative: raan ali-shan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uq8ZUn

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

Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) hospital in Dilshad Garden received the most patients. The bodies too were kept in its mortuary. Autopsies will be conducted on Tuesday after their respective families give consent. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37ZcxL0

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

Monday in Jafrabad had begun differently from how it ended. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32ufKkH

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

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

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape

More than 80 women, including famous actresses, had accused him of sexual misconduct stretching back decades. He had denied the allegations and said any sexual encounters were consensual. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c72hDJ

Donald Trump begins India visit with a warm hug from PM Modi, roadshow next

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

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

Some of his remarks were even too hot to handle by his party, the Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2w2rIWp

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

The launch event of the Realme X50 Pro 5G will begin at 2:30PM in India. Check out all the details here. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2v9KNGh

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

Kangana Ranaut, who will be seen playing former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in Thalaivi, is a spitting image of the late politician in a new still from the film. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c5li9B

'Will meet all in a few hours': Donald Trump, enroute India, tweets in Hindi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India vs New Zealand: India lost the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington by 10 wickets on Sunday. It was their first loss in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37Td9BK

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

Trump’s India Visit :The US First Lady will visit a Delhi government school on Tuesday to get to know about a class under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s “happiness curriculum”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SW97oh

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

Pujari has been named in at least 200 cases across the country. He was arrested in Senegal in West Africa in January 2019, where he jumped bail and fled to South Africa, where he was involved in drug trafficking and extortion racket. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bXXvbT

Indian shot dead at grocery store in Los Angeles: Cops

Maninder, who had turned 31 last month, was married and father of two. Hailing from Karnal, Sahi had arrived in the US less than six months ago and had sought political asylum. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32mINGT

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

The order has been issued to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HQ8lmc

Man lynched after his son damages neighbour's phone

Police said Alimul Sheikh was killed hours he got into a scuffle with his neighbour, Malla Bakkas, after the latter accused the former’s seven-year-old son of stealing his phone. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3a2f9td

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

India vs New Zealand: The Virat Kohli led side suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test in Wellington. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32luKBc

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

external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the precautions taken by India were in accordance with WHO’s advisory about the Coronavirus outbreak. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TdAk4u

Grand welcome awaits as US president Trump begins India tour today

Trump and his delegation, including Melania, daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner and several senior members of the US cabinet, will fly to Ahmedabad on Air Force One shortly before noon on February 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T8V4uj

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

India vs New Zealand: New Zealand needed 9 runs to win on 4th day of the first Test and chased down the total without losing a wicket. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38RoKTu

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

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

A blueprint for dealing with President Trump | Opinion

Feed his vanity, deepen convergence on China, ensure pressure on terror, point out costs of the US trade policy from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37SZ8E8

Telcos may get relief on taxes, input costs

Instant refund of input tax credit is unlikely as this would require the approval of the GST Council, but immediate bailout may include other measures such as a soft loan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TcNSgV

Members of all parties got equal opportunities in Rajya Sabha

The time utilisation audit was done by the Rajya Sabha secretariat for only the first half of the budget session. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uoIqz3

Bernie Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race

His win is a substantial accomplishment in a state seen as an important bellwether because it is the first diverse electorate to weigh in on the 2020 presidential race. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HP4buM

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

Nusrutullah Warsi, who belonged to a land owning family, owned several pieces of lands in Gorakhpur and outside and was fighting cases on illegal possession on many of them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ves2vP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ayushmann Khurrana revealed at Hindustan Shikhar Samagam 2020 that he rejected 5-6 films before finalising Vicky Donor for his Bollywood debut. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bUmz3r

Over 500 protesters block Delhi road, force DMRC to shut Jaffrabad station

Delhi Police have also deployed additional personnel around the Jaffrabad metro station in Northeast Delhi as women continued their protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38ScQJ0

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

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

IND VS NZ: Colin de Grandhomme (43), Kyle Jamieson (44) and Trent Boult (38) attacked and had fun under the bright sun. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32hWJlv

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

Reacting to the reports, GSI, which is headquartered in Kolkata, said it had carried out gold exploration in the region but the results were not encouraging. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bY4Ish

In Nagpur, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad demands ban on RSS

Chandrashekhar Azad made the comments from Reshimbagh Ground near the RSS headquarters in the eastern part of Nagpur and the venue for the customary annual Vijayadashami speech of chief. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39OQmZs

Congress leader likens Donald Trump to Bollywood villain 'Mogambo'

Chowdhury, who is Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, has also declined the invitation by Rashtrapati Bhavan for the banquet being organised in honour of Trump on February 25, citing that the similar invitation was not extended to party’s interim president Sonia Gandhi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HQQPy4

MHA cancels Manipal varsity FCRA licence over 'unauthorised research'

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act -2010 (FCRA) account of the university for carrying out the “unauthorized” research at the Manipal Institute of Virology, the official said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bZMtCG

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

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

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

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

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

The last of the three students diagnosed with novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Kerala after returning from the epicentre of the outbreak in Wuhan in January left for home after being declared disease free on Friday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vT5u9B

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

The two sides are expected to sign at least five agreements in areas ranging from nuclear power to homeland security during Trump’s two-day visit beginning on February 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32kVim4

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

The Boeing P8I anti-submarine warfare and surveillance aircraft, four more of which expected to be delivered to India this year to make a total of 12, are central to the Indo-Pacific cooperation with the aircraft of the US and Australia in touch with each other over the entire theatre. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PgcaW0

Was warned against reporting assault, says Nagaur victim

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

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

Being irritated by his mother’s nagging, Santosh borrowed the idea from a television serial and carried out the plot, police said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T5rG8h

Delhi traffic police frowns on careless joyrides on Yulu bikes

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in September last year tied-up with Yulu, a rental bike sharing platform, to provide transport up to the commuters’ final landing point. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T9H9UD

PM Modi wants definition of 'hate speech' expanded

The PM sought an expansion of the definition of hate speech during the annual conference of state police chiefs and intelligence/investigation agencies held in December following which the Intelligence Bureau recently sent the action points to all the states and ministries concerned. Hindustan Times has reviewed the action points. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3c0b62b

'SP's cycle will speed up in 2022 UP polls, will win 351 seats': Akhilesh Yadav

Talking about his plans for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, which is scheduled to be held in 2022, he said his party will not form any political alliance with the Congress. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32hg6Lm

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia's names dropped from Melania Trump event, BJP says...

Melania Trump is scheduled to visit a Delhi government school on February 25 to interact with students who are being taught the ‘happiness curriculum’ introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37S1rr8

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

Vinay Sharma’s counsel, AP Singh, had told the court earlier this week that his client suffers from mental illness, schizophrenia and has failed to recognise his counsel and family. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ul1JJz

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

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

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

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been the Congress’ leading voice against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and has regularly taken on chief minister Yogi Adityanath over a range of issues. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32hdxc7

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

The Union minister for textiles also talked about her victory in Amethi, her parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, in the last Lok Sabha elections in 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SPafK5

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

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

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

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

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

Smriti Irani said there was it was not possible talk to the protesters at Shaheen Bagh because of a toxic atmosphere. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39YrgaH

Donald Trump expected to nudge India and Pakistan for bilateral dialogue

India has persistently spurned Trump’s offers to mediate on the Kashmir issue, saying the region is an integral part of the country and any issues with Pakistan can only be handled bilaterally according to the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T2RNg0

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

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

The giant digital billboard is just two miles (three kilometers) down the Strip from Trump’s own hotel, where the president is staying while in Las Vegas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39YVyK7

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

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

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

India vs New Zealand: Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 19 after a call for a run from Ajinkya Rahane caused confusion in the middle. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38SIGFi

Trump will raise religious freedom issue during India visit, say officials

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

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

The couple will formally step down as senior royals from March 31 and will no longer carry out duties on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II after that date. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32fMZbn

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

Given Trump administration’s view on gay rights, the ‘great’ tweet praising an Indian movie championing the cause, took twitterati by surprise. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32l3ByC

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

Signed by NRC coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma, the memo sent on February 19 gave the district officials a day’s time to give details of people who should not have been included in the list. The memo has been seen by HT. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37MXc03

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

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

India, US line up major defence advancements

The first official said President Trump was only keen on visiting Delhi but that India insisted that he do a public event in Ahmedabad on February 24, as a sort of direct outreach to Indians from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uWus7V

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

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

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

Guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court, which in 1998 barred the use of anything but electric vehicles in close proximity to the monument, will be followed during the Trumps’ Taj visit, the officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T7i3Gh

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

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

Iron rod shoved into man's privates for stealing mobile phone in Rajasthan

The incident comes close on the heels of another horrific incident from Nagaur where a Dalit man was brutally tortured as screwdriver dipped in petrol was inserted into his body. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Ps3sEn

Has links with 'Naxals': Karnataka CM opposes bail for woman who raised pro-Pak...

Amulya, had raised ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ and ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan at an anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru where Asadduddin Owaisi was also present. Owaisi was however, seen trying to stop her. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SJdZgj

India Women vs Australia Women Live Score, T20 World Cup: India aim to upset de...

India vs Australia live score, women’s T20 World Cup: Follow live scorecard and updates of India women vs Australia women T20 world cup match at Sydney. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vQHR1m

Cong adopts hands-off approach to Yediyurappa blues, focuses on next state boss

A Karnataka Congress leader said his party would wait and watch the developments given that the dissent in the BJP and the clamour for change of guard growing. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2PrXa7J

Coronavirus reaches Chinese jails, sparks new fears of cluster cases

According to information made available by the government, nearly 450 prisoners and policemen have been infected in Chinese prisons including in the worst-hit Hubei province. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37I8OBr

AIMIM's Waris Pathan refuses to apologise after controversial remark

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

Shaheen Bagh: The partial breakthrough is likely to ease traffic movement between Delhi and Noida that had been witnessing massive congestion due to diversion of traffic through Delhi Noida Delhi flyway and Ashram. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ulh0dm

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

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

Prashant Kishor said to be in talks with different political parties ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39PWWPb

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

Donald Trump’s India visit: Ahead of the visit, there have been talks about India and the United States agreeing on a trade package as a precursor to a major trade deal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bRDYJY

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

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

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

The 28-year-old was given a non-parole period of 17 years for strangling Grace Millane in December 2018 in a case that shocked New Zealand, which is usually regarded as a safe place to travel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SJj8Fc

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

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

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

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

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

Hindi remakes of popular Hollywood films are in the works, and experts feel that it’s a risk worth taking as the stories deserve to be retold in an Indian setting. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T5Z6nn

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

This is the first time after he took over as the CM and parted ways with ally Bharatiya Janata Party that Thackeray will visit Delhi and meet the PM independently. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bUvEt0

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

The sudden deferment was announced late on Tuesday night through a notification issued by the chief electoral officer (CEO), Shailendra Kumar. “Credible inputs from the law enforcement agencies” were cited as the reason for the postponement of the polls that had been announced on February 13. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32dzxEL

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

The government had expected to dispatch its largest transport aircraft, Boeing’s C-17 aircraft, to Wuhan on Thursday. On its return journey, the government plans to carry Indian nationals who had stayed back in Wuhan city, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, out of choice or circumstances. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bO0RxQ

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

This position — that the dues as measured by a proportion of adjusted gross revenues or AGR be paid — was one upheld by the Supreme Court’s October 2019 verdict that ordered telcos to pay up ₹1.47 lakh crore. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32fkZo4

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

Besides Motera, Bhat and Koteshwar too have benefited from the effort which comes ahead of the US President’s first visit to India. He will address a public event, Namaste Trump, at Motera on February 24. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/32hHuZU

DRDO experts to study Chinese vessel's cargo

Based on a high-level intelligence tip-off, the Department of Revenue Intelligence and Kandla Customs detained the Chinese ship on February 3 for misdeclaring a “dual use” industrial autoclave, which can be used in the manufacture of ballistic missiles, as an industrial dryer. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2v26bND

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

Meanwhile, the state irrigation department has released more than 900 cusecs of water into the Yamuna, and garbage piled on the bank of the river, behind the Taj Mahal is being removed. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37Gsdmd

Rashtrapati Bhavan gears up to host state banquet for Donald Trump

The Banquet Hall, also known as the State Dining Room, is 104 feet long, 34 feet wide and 35 feet high, overlooks the fabled Mughal Garden (which will be lit up during the dinner) and decorated with rare Burmese teak panels on the walls. The floors are plastered with grey Kota stone and white Makrana marble. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39SoIea

India vs New Zealand: 'He may not be most gifted, but I have faith in him': Gautam...

IND vs NZ: The first Test between India and New Zealand will be played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington and the pitch is expected to be favourable to the bowlers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wv5X1P

Dec 16 Delhi rape convict Vinay Sharma bangs his head against wall: Tihar Jail ...

The four death row convicts will be hanged on March 3 at 6 am, a Delhi court had ordered earlier this week. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38JMx7B

Kerala challenges move to lease Trivandrum airport to Adani Enterprises

Kerala has insisted that the state government had offered to match Adani’s bid and run the airport, insisting that it deserved preferential consideration since it had the experience to run airports. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uZNudr

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

Donald Trump’s India visit: While the United States President has been speaking about the millions in the audience, local leaders say the crowd, while substantial, will be in lakhs, not millions. The population of Ahmedabad in 2011 was 5.5 million. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Pb6NHz

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

The fire that broke out in the south Delhi cinema hall during the screening of the Sunny Deol-starrer ‘Border’ on its release on 13 June 1997, had claimed 59 lives. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39TiUkB

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

Deepfake refers to media – audio or video – created using the artificial intelligence technique of deep learning. Such media can be entirely fictional and can range from portraying a person carrying out an activity they never did or speak words that they never spoke. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2T2iVeW

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

The Uphaar theatre in the posh Green Park area was screening Bollywood film “Border” and several families were there to catch the movie featuring Sunny Deol on its release day - June 13, 1997 - but the 3 pm show turned into mayhem after a massive blaze broke out. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vN9M2c

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

IND vs NZ: This sets the stage perfectly for India’s biggest test - the side is unbeaten in the tournament so far, but will be tested by New Zealand in their own conditions. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SHhPq2

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

Although the hotel staff was tight-lipped about the visit, Hindustan Times learns that the Trumps will stay at the Chanakya Suite on the Grand Presidential Floor of the hotel. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39S5g1c

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

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

Coronavirus: The flight of the IAF aircraft, which was to bring medical supplies for China to aid its fight against the covid-19 outbreak, and then evacuate Indians from Wuhan has been delayed due to “technical reasons”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2TckI1t

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

Chandrashekhar Azad was addressing a group of people who have been agitating against CAA and NPR in Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun by staging a Shaheen Bagh style protest in the city’s Parade Ground. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SU5HB6

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

Officials in Agra are tight-lipped over details regarding the vehicle to be used by the visitors but superintending archaeologist (Agra circle), Archaeological Survey of India, Vasant Swarankar, maintained that the Supreme Court’s guidelines will be complied with. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bTYmu4

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

Arvind Kejriwal had made minor changes in the portfolios of his cabinet ministers by reassigning the key water and environment departments, which will work on two key pre-poll promises of the AAP — clean, regular water supply and curbing air pollution in the national capital. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SIM5RF

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

The accused, Venkatesh Goud, a 25-year-old unemployed man from Vemulawada in Siricilla district, had been stalking Nyalakanti Divya since she was in Class 8 in the temple town. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Lf24T

16 feared dead in collision between private bus and truck in Tamil Nadu

There were 48 passengers in the bus. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SXPhaW

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

Assange’s lawyer Jennifer Robinson said in a document that Trump relayed the offer through former US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, the UK’s domestic Press Association news agency reported. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bSGaRu

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

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

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

The male passenger and another who were involved in the “unruly situation” were off-loaded from the plane and the flight departed from Delhi airport after a delay of around two hours, the official added. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uYgJ04

British MP accuses India of ignoring alleged rights abuses in Valley

At a joint press conference with Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad, Abrahams welcomed Pakistan’s stance of having a third UN report issued on human rights violations along both sides of the Line of Control (LoC), adding that it showed the openness of the approach taken by Islamabad. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bVXq8C

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

According to details of their schedule shared by people familiar with the matter and also by India’s foreign ministry, the Trumps leave the US on Sunday morning and arrive in Germany for a one-and-half hour stop. They then leave for India. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V8gH0f

Marching to well may cost Rajya Sabha members voting rights

The panel has also suggested that discussions under rule 267— a route favoured by Opposition parties demanding an urgent debate — be restricted to just half-an-hour and all the rules be made gender-neutral. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Vhem3x

Stern message to Pak from FATF members, Turkey sole exception

One of the delegates at FATF said that while Pakistan was desperately trying to mislead its own public through misleading, wrong and selective media leaks, the fact is that the onus is on Islamabad to act on FATF parameters to avoid being blacklisted in the future. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V5h3F2

US not treated well by India but I like PM Modi a lot, says Trump ahead of visit

The United States is India’s second largest trade partner after China. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HHnmqh

Does a voter ID mean you are a citizen? It's unclear

The Gauhati High Court held that electoral photo identity cardis not proof of citizenship while a magistrate’s court in Mumbai ruled that it is proof of citizenship unless proved otherwise. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SPxum0

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

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

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

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

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

Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26. The main segment of the visit will take place in Delhi, though an option of having a short visit by the president to another city is being explored. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2VajAh4

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

India vs New Zealand: India captain Virat Kohli cleared that he was not worried about their past record in New Zealand and said that his ‘complete squad’ will give a hard time to New Zealand in the first Test at Wellington, starting on February 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38FCm3P

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

The encounter in Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district lasted two hours. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bPoIxm

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

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Karnataka has a stable government under a stable leader: BJP

Trouble began to brew in the southern state after several BJP members complained of being overlooked for a cabinet position. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wmzR8m

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

“New Zealand could go in with five fast bowlers in Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson and De Grandhomme. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37BwKq5

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

In August last year, after a five-year process supervised by the Supreme Court, the updated NRC of Assam, which excluded names of 19 lakh applicants was published. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39MgZ0Y

Motera: The stadium that will host Donald Trump

Now, the rebuilt Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, will seat 110,000 spectators, more than doubling its previous capacity of 54,000. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Gju51

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

The two hearts, four kidneys, two livers, four corneas and bones of a 26-year-old man from Kashganj in Uttar Pradesh, and a 61-year-old Delhi man have already been transplanted. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bQQKIA

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

Donald Trump is scheduled to visit India on February 24 and 25. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Hrd2u

Mediators say they will visit Shaheen Bagh after studying SC order

The order came on two petitions: one filed by advocate Amit Sahni and the other by Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nand Kishore Garg. Both highlighted the difficulties faced by commuters on account of the protestors occupying a road in Shaheen Bagh since December 15, 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HNz4QB

Budget, assembly session dates on agenda in AAP 3.0 cabinet meet today

Arvind Kejriwal will hold the government’s first cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning which will be followed by an all-department meeting to discuss ways to execute the 10-point guarantee card of the AAP which was released ahead of the February 8 elections in Delhi from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V4RTqe

Only 10% calls to Delhi Police on snatching incidents lead to FIRs

The calls are in the log of the police control room (PCR) and largely account for residents dialing “100” – many of them to report the snatching of chains, cellphones and bags by men riding motorbikes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SF2OFm

In Namaste Trump, an Eisenhower throwback

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

PM Modi sets 10 million target for Kisan cards enrolment

The officials, who asked not to be named, added that Modi said he was open to attending an event to distribute cards to farmers, but after US President Donald Trump’s visit to India. The US president is set to visit India on February 24-25. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38GTBSD

India counts economic cost of corona outbreak

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman met on Tuesday representatives from industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, banking and automobiles and is scheduled to hold meetings with secretaries of different ministries on Wednesday before discussing the issue with the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) later. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V3dbVa

Pakistan response to FATF remains silent on Dawood Ibrahim

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

Chinese ship detained in Gujarat port nearly slipped away to Pakistan

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

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

Kumar has been India’s most promising Greco-Roman wrestler in recent times. He won gold medals twice in the Asian under-23 championships, in 2018 and 2019. This year, he won silver in the world ranking series event in Rome. The Indian contingent has high hopes from the Sonepat wrestler. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SF0aPK

No graveyard in Ram Janmabhoomi, says Ayodhya DM

Supreme Court lawyer MR Shamshad had written to the Board of Trustees of the Sri Ram Jamabhoomi Tirath Kshetra on behalf of nine Muslims of Ayodhya urging the Trust to leave four to five acre land within the 67 acre Ram Janmabhoomi campus because it had a Muslim graveyard in it. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2P0MhJu

Apple users, your Mac isn't safer than Windows PC anymore

There has been a 400% increase in the rise of the prevalence of malware for Macs in 2019 compared to 2019. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hz7M08

Decoding AAP's spectacular victory in 3 charts. Why BJP lost despite its gains

A booth-level analysis of the election results shows that there may have been some reason for the BJP to be positive about its prospects. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bJT7wR

Closer scrutiny of FDI likely in sectors crucial to national security: Official

The industries department is in talks with the ministries looking at finance and internal security, and any changes would include transactions under the so-called automatic route, Industry Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uL8jJH

Mahatma Gandhi was a staunch Hindu, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat also said that those who are responsible for fostering movements in the current scenario that turned violent are neither held responsible nor do they make amends. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2uTgQdp

Sachin Tendulkar 'carried on shoulders' World Cup 2011 moment wins Laureus Award

Tendulkar, competing in his sixth and last World Cup, finally realised his long-term dream when skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni smacked Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Kulasekara out of the park for a winning six. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Norcp

First pictures of the all new Hyundai i20 hatchback released

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

Abrahams, who chairs a parliamentary group on Kashmir, was denied entry into India on arrival at the New Delhi airport on Monday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3249VtX

Bengali actor and former TMC MP Tapas Paul dies at 61

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

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

The report observed that India’s economic liberalisation began in the early 1990s and included industrial deregulation, reduced control on foreign trade and investment, and privatisation of state-owned enterprises. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/322BofG

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

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

The seven Maldivians had arrived in India alongside 323 Indians on a special Air India flight. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/322xbbS

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

In a video that went viral on Monday, the DMK Rajya MP is heard questioning why the media had made a matter of debate, his party roping in Kishor and purportedly questions the rationale behind it discussing Stalin and his family’s visits to religious places. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bNybVV

Role of women officers in Indian armed forces | HT Explainer

There are more than 3,500 women in the military, but front-line combat roles were off limits to them until the Modi government approved an Indian Air Force (IAF) plan in 2015 to induct them into the fighter stream. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/322x7sJ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have drafted a resolution condemning the CAA as “discriminatory and dangerously divisive”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2STxv8M

How Congress votes have shifted to dominant regional parties

The Congress may have, at one time or the other, ruled 18 of the current 28 states in the union when Indira Gandhi was the PM, but over the past two decades, its performance has dipped. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37zS0MU

Intel pinpoints JeM chief Masood Azhar to Bahawalpur headquarters

Masood Azhar has three other known addresses: Kausar Colony, Bahawalpur; Madarassa Bilal Habshi, Bannu, Khyber-Paktunkhwa; and Madrassa Masjid-e-Luqman, Lakki Marwat in the same province. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38Dd7iD

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

CM Arvind Kejriwal will not head any department. He has assigned water ministry to Satyendar Jain and environment to senior AAP leader Gopal Rai. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HJE34N

5 priorities of AAP government as it begins third innings in Delhi

While some scheme will require little intervention from Centre, for others, the AAP government needs Centre’s cooperation. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bOkDJR

'Garibi Chupao': Sena says PM Modi hiding poverty during Trump's visit

The Shiv Sena said President Donald Trump’s visit will neither boost the rupee nor end poverty. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vGBnBS

Woman missing for five days in flood-hit Australian bushland found alive

Yang Chen went missing Wednesday after her male walking partner lost sight of her at a waterfall in Tallebudgera, west of the popular Gold Coast in Queensland. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Sw29WL

Airtel pays Rs 10,000 crore to telecom department towards statutory dues

The company said it will make payment of the balance amount after self assessment exercise. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bDlFIt

Women can hold Army's command posts, says SC; rejects Centre's 'sex stereotypes'

Despite policy decision, the Centre submitted a note to the Supreme Court which perpetuates sex stereotypes, said the Supreme Court. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38zk04H

Preparations for Donald Trump's visit show 'slave mentality' of Indians, says Shiv...

Shiv Sena also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) move to build wall on a plot to “hide the slums” on the route through which Trump’s convoy would pass. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wil4LT

'We'll make sure your fingers are not there': R Ashwin recalls incident when he...

R Ashwin claimed he was held up by players of the opposite team, who went to the extent of threatening to chop off his fingers if he dared to feature in the final of a tennis ball tournament. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wnw22V

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

Foxes, jackals and different species of deer have been the victims of road hits mainly because of lack of underpasses for animals and signage for drivers from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31Y2kxc

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

The Centre submitted a written note in the apex court that points out “physical prowess” and “physiological limitations” as challenges for women officers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HuFgN5

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

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

The Congress drew blank in the February 8 polls - its second consecutive duck in Delhi polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31YDtsW

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

The gases was emanating from a vegetable container in Pakistan’s port city Karachi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2P0od9G

DK Shivakumar likely to be Karnataka Congress chief

The state leadership issue became contentious following that, with Shivakumar, a Vokkaliga, lobbying to ensure that his role as party’s main go-to man during difficult times be rewarded, party leaders said on condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37yB3mf

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

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

Delhi has had only four women cabinet ministers since 1993

While Delhi is among the only three states in the country, with Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, which have seen two female Chief Ministers, its score on the count for cabinet ministers remained low. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/322ttig

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

Trump’s limousine nicknamed “The Beast” exited Daytona International Speedway, and the sky opened for a brief shower that forced drivers back to pit road. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SW0Dwe

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

While discussing the agenda for the next three months with his Cabinet colleagues on Saturday, Kejriwal said that implementing the promises in the 10-point guarantee card, released by AAP during the campaigning, will be his government’s top priority. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38wHRSE

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

The by-elections to over vacant 11,000 Panchayat seats are the second such electoral exercise since the region was stripped of its special status with the nullification of the Constitution’s Article 370 in August. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31YnxXC

State finance minister's job an unenviable one

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

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

US authorities announced on the weekend they would offer American passengers the option to leave and fly home, where they will face another 14-day isolation period. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38JJkVT

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

According to people familiar with the matter, the ship, intercepted on February 3, is undergoing a detailed inspection at Kandla Port in Gujarat. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2whRC8N

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

Ruling out a tie-up with any other party in Maharashtra, Nadda said, “I can see that the next assembly elections in the state will be one-sided for the BJP. We will not need anyone else.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37zIE3P

FATF meet to focus on Pakistan action over terror funding

With the US seen as overly dependent on Pakistan for swinging a deal with the Afghan Taliban, diplomats of other Western nations expect an easing of pressure from Washington on Islamabad. Pakistan is also not expected to be put on FATF’s “black list”, which would entail harsher sanctions, as such a move would be blocked by China, Malaysia and Turkey. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38z7L8g

Coronavirus: Nepal sends aircraft to Wuhan for evacuation of its citizens

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IPL 2020 Full Schedule: Venue, fixtures, date and timings - all you need to know

There has been a massive change in the T20 league’s schedule, as the governing council has decided to remove doubleheaders on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38uOa96

'People are happy': Manish Sisodia on Kejriwal's decision to retain ministers

Other ministers to take oath at the Ramlila Maidan will include Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wlyozi

India vs New Zealand: 'No culture of junior and senior in team' - Mayank Agarwal...

After being dismissed for 1 in the first innings, the right-hander was at his best in the second dig and looked flawless in his innings of 81 when he retired. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wmrbyX

Rs 1 crore fine levelled on UP poet for taking part in anti-CAA stir

Moradabad district magistrate said that the fine [on Imran Pratapgarhi] had been calculated on the basis of the daily cost of the deployment of police and paramilitary forces at the Eidgah protest site. He said the action was being taken against all those who were defying the prohibitory orders imposed under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vyYYVc

Shaheen Bagh protestors want to meet Amit Shah en masse, cops deny consent

A group of protestors at Shaheen Bagh had indicated that they would go to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday afternoon to discuss the controversial legislation following his statement on Thursday that he was ready to discuss it . from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SMdctP

'Nayak 2 is back again,' reads poster at Arvind Kerjiwal's swearing-in venue

“Nayak 2 is Back Again”, read a banner which sports a photograph of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor the main lead in the film on the left and Arvind Kejriwal wearing Aam Aadmi Party’s cap on the right. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bB003D

PM to unveil 63-ft tall statue of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya in Varanasi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a 63-feet tall statue of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya in Varanasi on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38xmAbq

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

The girl’s mother was a head constable with the Delhi Police. Her husband, who was in Vaishali, Bihar, at the time of the murder, returned and filed a complaint at the Link Road police station. He named the man, Jitendra Kumar, and his daughter as the perpetrators. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OW0U0X

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

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

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

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

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

IPL full schedule: CSK release full IPL schedule ahead of the next season. The first match of IPL 2020 will be a repeat of last season’s final match as Mumbai Indians will clash with Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on March 29. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38usxpC

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

Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to be sworn-in along with his six of his ministers, days after the AAP romped to a magnificent victory in the Delhi assembly election, in which the party won 62 seats in the 70-member House. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38rzpnz

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

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

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

The assault sent warning sirens blaring across the high-security diplomatic compound but it was unclear exactly what was hit and how many rockets made impact, the source told AFP. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hon5IW

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

Senior officers of the traffic police said they expect over 1.5 lakh people to attend Delhi chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OYsw5n

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

Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla has been one of the strongest contenders for the trophy and he also won most online polls run ahead of the finale. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38vekZB

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

The number of passengers, who remain untraced stands at 817, the official said, quoting the data collated by the health department.... from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bEAgDm

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

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

Tax department to settle all legacy disputes without overreach

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

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

In the 2015 assembly elections, the Congress was a part of the grand alliance also comprising the JD(U) and the RJD. It won 27 of the 41 seats it contested. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/328A2QN

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

Rakesh Tiwari, the caterer, was earlier arrested in connection with the Palika Services Officers Institute (PSOI) bribery scandal in August 2018 for trying to cheat Sudhir Giri, the owner of Venkateshwara Medical College , by promising him relief in a probe by the agency. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vy5Dz4

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

India play South Africa in a One Day International (ODI) series before the IPL and it ends on March 18. The whole season will be played for 50 days (compared to 44 in last season) with the league phase ending on May 17. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37ulk7t

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as CM tomorrow, Delhi Police issue traffic advisory

The ceremony is scheduled at the Ramlila Ground in the national capital and traffic regulations will be in place in the area from 8am to 2pm, officials said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37xZmQV

'Grave consequences', says Shiv Sena after US removes India from developing countries'...

The office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) had issued a notice earlier this week removing India and 24 other nations, including China, from the list of developing countries and listing it as a developed economy, making it ineligible for benefits given by Washington to developing countries. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vypcHl

Samsung Galaxy S20 India pricing revealed, pre-booking starts today

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S0 series will be available for pre-booking starting today and the new phones will start shipping from March 6. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UZp12F

J-K leader Shah Faesal booked under public safety act

Earlier in February, senior People’s Democratic Party leader (PDP) and former minister Naeem Akhtar was also booked under PSA by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37svm9a

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

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

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

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

Tripura to start NPR data collection from May through mobile app

The data for NPR would be collected as part of the census operation in the northeastern state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2u0wi7d

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

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

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

Two state-run universities in Kolkata have not allowed Ghosh to address meetings on campus and the state police have not permitted her to hold a rally. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bDCVxd

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

China has been India’s largest source of imports since 2004-05, shows data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) database. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hs7jNb

Strong winds will bring colder days, cleaner air in Delhi

IMD recording showed that on Friday the maximum temperature was 25.4 degrees Celsius — a notch above the normal, while the minimum temperature was 13.7 degrees Celsius, which was three degrees above the season’s normal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37tJGOX

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

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said “the US miscalculated,” noting that since the killing, thousands of Iraqis have taken to the streets to protest against the presence of foreign troops in the country. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39F8SDh

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

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

Manchester City banned from UEFA Champions League for two seasons

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

Why Trump is wooing Indian Americans | Opinion

For those who ask why should he care about a tiny minority of 1%, Indian Americans were, and continue to be, a factor in the changing demographics and politics of states driven by immigrants. And every state counts from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bCyUJi

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

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

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

The order states that as soon as an appeal involving a death penalty is filed, a communication will be sent to the concerned high court by the Supreme Court registry calling for the original records of the case within sixty days. This includes translation of documents which are in vernacular language. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OWe3qB

IAF may make it harder for pilots to join private airlines

While most pilots usually look at leaving the IAF after being overlooked for promotion, there have been cases of people putting in their papers before reaching that stage. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31SRZmb

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

A quick draft on the idea of the chief minister sharing stage with commoners – under the banner ‘Delhi ke nirmaata’ – was sent to Kejriwal’s office on Friday, a senior AAP functionary said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31XqiZa

Caste identities in Delhi Assembly stay uniform

Upper castes make up roughly 30 to 35% of Delhi’s voting population and since 1993, have held on average 45% of the seats in the Assembly. Their representation briefly declined to 37% in 2008, in the third term of Sheila Dixit, but surged again in subsequent elections, alongside the rise of the AAP. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31TT9Ol

Structure of CDS-led military affairs department taking shape

HT reported on Thursday that the defence ministry has sent the names of three two-star ranked officers from the army, air force and navy to the government for appointment as joint secretaries in department of military affairs. These officers will be appointed as joint secretaries handling army, air force and navy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38zDJ4o

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

The Balakot facility was bombed by the Indian Air Force in February last year, soon after an explosive-laden car rammed into a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 troopers. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38ul8X9

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

The puzzling lack of a clear acknowledgment from Beijing, and sending out a mixed message instead, comes in the backdrop of a letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Xi Jinping where the Indian leader offered assistance to China. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/322P7TS

Love, lust, heartache: Secret dating lives of young Saudis

Pre-marital relationships remain a cultural minefield though in a country steeped in Islamic tradition and where matchmaking is typically overseen by family elders, forcing couples to keep unsanctioned romance under wraps. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HlMNhh

Smartphones below Rs 5,000 are not selling in India, companies can stop making ...

The Indian market is all about affordability, but as far as smartphones are concerned the trend is climbing up the money chart from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OTYpMp

NSA slapped on Kafeel Khan, arrested over anti-CAA remarks

Dr Khan had spent time in jail after the death of 60 children in a Gorakhpur hospital in September 2017 allegedly due to disruption in oxygen supply over unpaid bills to the vendor. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38sVeTA

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

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

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

The protesters, who are staging a demonstration since December 15 last year demanding withdrawal of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and a proposed all-India National Register of Citizens (NRC), will also unveil a “love song” and “a surprise gift” for Modi. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2V1dmQX

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

The Sanskrit School-Colleges Teachers’ Committee submitted a memorandum to station director protesting against removing Sanskrit name from Dehradun station signboard. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hn9gKK

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

Wearing a red dress and a red hair tie, the ship’s entertainment manager Natalie posted a Valentine’s Day video on Twitter to try to keep spirits up. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SpJN9F

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

According to senior Finance Ministry sources, the issue of discord between the IMF and financial authorities is the former’s insistence to cut down heavily of Pakistan’s reliance on trade and commerce ties with China and contract FTAs with other international partners. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bBDur8

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

At least 40 CRPF jawans were killed after the convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack in February last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UPW5K5

New Zealand police recruits an AI cop for duty

Ella is an artificial intelligence powered animation who will work with the concierge team and talk to the visitors about various topics such as 105 non-emergency numbers and police vetting. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2ONd4ZV

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

As he completed six months in custody, the government ordered Omar Abdullah’s continued detention under the PSA that empowers authorities to hold any person for two more years. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2US9H7B

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

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

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

Gill has been in top form in New Zealand and with scores of 83, 204* and 136 with India A in New Zealand earlier this month he has shown great promise. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wb3tFD

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

A suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad had rammed a vehicle carrying explosives into the CPRF convoy on February 14, 2019, on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway killing the 40 men in Pulwama district. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2UWi825

Hardik Patel missing since last 20 days, alleges Patidar leader's wife Kinjal P...

Though the whereabouts of Hardik Patel are yet to be traced, he had last congratulated Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal upon his victory in the Assembly elections, through a message from his verified handle on Twitter on February 11. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hos3FC

Apathy forced him to opt for violence, says Pulwama bomber's family

February 14 was the bloodiest day in the Valley’s 30-year-old insurgency. Never before had so many people died in a single strike in the Kashmir Valley. Nothing remained of Adil Ahmad Dar, the Pulwama suicide bomber. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2wb2Eg1

India offers US dairy, chicken legs to seal elusive trade deal with Trump: Repo...

India, the world’s largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/37rSULr

Why Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil wants to do PhD on Sharad Pawar

Replying to Sharad Pawar’s statement that the BJP is a “calamity” for the country, Patil said he does take that comment seriously because the Maratha strongman has not been able to get more than 10 MPs elected to the Lok Sabha. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31QU0iN

Non-disclosure of criminal cases against candidates common in polls

On Thursday, the Supreme Court directed political parties to publicise on their websites, social media platforms and newspapers the details of candidates with criminal background they pick to contest parliamentary and assembly elections, and explain the rationale for choosing them. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OVhLB0

How Balakot strikes were planned, executed

As India marks the first anniversary of the Pulwama attack, the unprecedented air action against the Jaish-e-Mohammed’s facility at Balakot has turned the spotlight back on how the IAF chose the targets, planned the mission and executed the pre-dawn raid on February 26. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/39yA9r0

Man stabs wife with screwdriver, throws acid on her outside son's school: Cops

The incident took place outside a private school in front of other children and their parents. The accused, Jayanta Das, was overpowered by shopkeepers and passersby. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2tUo8wY

A year after Pulwama attack, officials point to a dip in convoy movement on hig...

The Pulwama attack prompted India on February 26, 2019, to carry out an airstrike on a terror camp in Pakistan, which retaliated a day later. Pakistan captured and later released an India pilot after an air combat. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31Prqye

Jaishankar's post on Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel kicks up Twitter slugfest

Jaishankar, who launched the book “VP Menon, the unsung architect of modern India” here on Wednesday, tweeted that he “learnt from the book that Nehru did not want Patel in the Cabinet in 1947 and omitted him from the initial Cabinet list. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bFonxc

Panchayat polls to be held in J-K using ballot boxes, first political exercise since...

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Lewis Hamilton: Among F1's all-time great icons

With six driver’s titles under his belt, this Formula One champion has the highest tally among the world’s best racers and is a step behind Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of seven titles. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vwN8L3

Angrezi Medium trailer: This is Irrfan Khan we have all been waiting for. Watch

Angrezi Medium trailer: Irrfan Khan is at his best as he plays a small-town dad trying to do right by his daughter, played by Radhika Madan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SIGJV1

Sanjeev Chawla, accused in the 2000 cricket match-fixing racket, extradited from...

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List reasons for giving tickets to candidates with criminal cases: SC to parties

The top court directed that the ability of a candidate to win elections should not be a ruse for fielding a candidate with criminal cases against him. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OQd7UV

Arvind Kejriwal oath-taking will be Delhi specific affair, says AAP's Gopal Rai

Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi chief minister at a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. This will be his third stint as chief minister. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38qBccG

Donald Trump's visit to India: Will India-US clinch a trade package?

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'Pak decision on Hafiz Saeed right before FATF meet': Govt questions efficacy

Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed was convicted in two terror financing cases by a Pakistan court on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/3bAtHla

Karnataka Congress MLA's son, out on bail, now accused of injuring 4 in Bentley...

Nalapad is accused of beating a businessman at a well-known pub in Bengaluru in 2018 and had been arrested and jailed for 118 days before being granted bail in that case. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38opAH4

'Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed': Virat Kohli reacts after RCB remove...

The account removed its display picture and cover picture while the name was changed to just ‘Royal Challengers’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HhKnzU

In battle for tribal votes in West Bengal, BJP gears up to counter Mamata Baner...

The tribal community constitutes six per cent of West Bengal’s total population. Mamata Banerjee is trying to woo the community which had overwhelmingly voted for BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OQCg1E

Kolkata can't dial '100' as police system goes down; cellphones come to the res...

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Corporate bosses in Delhi fall prey to honeytraps on gay dating app

Members of the racket allegedly contacted their targets through the app, and, after befriending them, arranged dates on isolated stretches of the Western Peripheral Expressway and Southern Peripheral Road in Gurugram. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vrSzv2

Can parties deny ticket to people with criminal background? SC to decide today

The Election Commission, during the hearing on January 24, acknowledged that the directions issued by the apex court in 2018 to give wide publicity to the criminal antecedents of candidates contesting elections failed to yield the desired result of decriminalising politics. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2SlR3mV

Jeff Bezos sets record with $165 million Beverly Hills home purchase

The property designed for Hollywood film titan Jack Warner in the 1930s was described by Architectural Digest in 1992 as the “archetypal studio mogul’s estate,” built in Georgian style with expansive terraces and its own nine-hole golf course. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vwiMIB

10 students arrested over alleged sex assault at Delhi's Gargi college

Atul Kumar Thakur, deputy commissioner of police (south district), said the arrested students are all aged between 18 and 25 years from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hfr0Yu

Pakistani man thrashed by first wife at third wedding: Report

The first wife, Madiha, and her relatives barged into the wedding reception venue of Asif Rafiq in Karachi’s Sakhi Hassan Chowrangi area on Monday night. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OQmJ1F

Govt treasury gets Rs 52 lakh bounty from Delhi polls losers

A candidate has to deposit a sum of ₹10,000 while filing their nominations. The deposit is forfeited if they fail to secure a sixth (16.66%) of the total valid votes cast in a constituency. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/31ZqOGt

UP's Deoband is Gangotri of terrorism, says Giriraj Singh, stirs row

The Union minister made the remark while addressing an event in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Saharanpur on Tuesday evening. T from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/38oPlqv

Assembly 2020 done, AAP now prepares poll plan for MCD 2022

To achieve this, the AAP government, in its third term, plans to shift its stance from being at loggerheads with the civic agencies — which Kejriwal has in the past described as a “den of corruption” — to proactively cooperating with them by devising issue-based schemes. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2HgeqIo

Punjab cops seek Indian Air Force's help to counter UAVs

The state’s director general of police, Dinkar Gupta, has expressed the need for modern anti-drone technology to check the menace of these UAVs that have been making drugs and weapons drops in the region since last year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2vsyjJL

Tug of war likely among Maharashtra coalition partners over Rajya Sabha seat

In the 288 -strong-Maharashtra assembly, a party needs the support of 37 MLAs to elect its candidate to the Rajya Sabha in this phase of biennial polls. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2Hhneh0

Large win margins, few close contests prove AAP's appeal

The performance is also all the more remarkable when one compares it to its poor showing in the last general election. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://ift.tt/2OMuupC

India vs New Zealand: Average of 114.60, 5 wickets - Stats reveal biggest reason...