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Current Economic Slowdown "Temporary Phase", Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Indian economy has moved from the era of policy paralysis, scams and corruption pre-2014 to an era of bold, transparent and decisive decision-making... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33yvMc3

Plane Crash Kills Nine, Injures Three In South Dakota In US: Reports

A plane crash has killed nine people and injured three others in South Dakota in US, according to US media reports. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OAIfaW

Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Expected To Take Ballon D'Or Honours

Lionel Messi top-scored in La Liga last season with 36 goals as Barcelona won the title. He did not have a great Copa America with Argentina, but his genius is undeniable. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2OB9p1D

Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Expected To Take Ballon D'Or Honours

Lionel Messi top-scored in La Liga last season with 36 goals as Barcelona won the title. He did not have a great Copa America with Argentina, but his genius is undeniable. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2OB9p1D

Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Expected To Take Ballon D'Or Honours

Lionel Messi top-scored in La Liga last season with 36 goals as Barcelona won the title. He did not have a great Copa America with Argentina, but his genius is undeniable. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2OB9p1D

BCCI AGM: Quorum 'in place' for amendments

The 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BCCI scheduled for Sunday - their first in three years - is when the members will take their first step forward in heading back to 'square one'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2R6vRBj

BCCI AGM: Quorum 'in place' for amendments

The 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BCCI scheduled for Sunday - their first in three years - is when the members will take their first step forward in heading back to 'square one'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2R6vRBj

Amid Opposition Protest, Maharashtra Assembly To Elect Speaker Today

The Maharashtra assembly will vote at 11 am today to elect its speaker a day after Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government sailed through the floor test amid protests led by the BJP's... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2DzNXUp

Gujarat School Which Leased Land To Nithyananda Accused Of Forgery

The Gujarat education department has filed a police complaint against DPS East School here for allegedly submitting a forged government NOC to get CBSE affiliation. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rMaElp

"Heart Of The Earth": Tourists Flock To Swim Among Penguins In Antarctica

"It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims, as he plunges into the three-degree Celsius (37-Fahrenheit) water, all under the intrigued gaze of a group of penguins. All around Half Moon Island,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OZ4UNo

One Of The Men Who Stopped London Bridge Terrorist Is Convicted Murderer

The quick-thinking bystanders who ran toward danger to help others during a terrorist attack on London Bridge on Friday swiftly earned the title of "heroes." But for the family of 21-year-old Amanda... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2R683NW

Catholic diocese denies gay judge communion

A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33CpkRm

Leonardo DiCaprio Denies Brazil President's Claims Of Amazon Fires Link

American actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Saturday denied a claim by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro that he had helped fund groups allegedly linked to fires in the Amazon rain forest. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2q7GCIB

In a first, Biplab Dev Holds Janata Darbar To hear People's Grievances

For the first time in the history of the state, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday held a ''Janata Darbar'' programme to hear the grievances and demands of citizens in remote Chawmanu... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35L6hWs

Pilot flying as passenger asked to operate flight

A pilot trained to land aircraft in low visibility (CAT III B), travelling as a passenger on IndiGo's Pune-Delhi flight on Saturday morning, was asked to operate the flight as IGI Airport was reporting a declining visibility trend due to smog. Before being let into the flight deck, the pilot underwent the mandatory pre-flight breathalyser test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35PZyux

Pilot flying as passenger asked to operate flight

A pilot trained to land aircraft in low visibility (CAT III B), travelling as a passenger on IndiGo's Pune-Delhi flight on Saturday morning, was asked to operate the flight as IGI Airport was reporting a declining visibility trend due to smog. Before being let into the flight deck, the pilot underwent the mandatory pre-flight breathalyser test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35PZyux

Mumbai: 10% water cut for a week, from Tuesday

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There will be a 10% water cut across the city for a week, from Tuesday, due to major repairs at a water filtration plant in Thane district. BMC has requested residents to keep a day’s water stored to avoid inconvenience. BMC stated that apart from the water cut, there will be low pressure in some areas. BMC will repair the pneumatic gate system at Pise Panjarapur water plant in Bhiwandi between December 3-9. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2q6keiG

Cash transport van employee steals Rs 33L, held

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An assistant manager working for a cash transportation and security firm was arrested for stealing nearly Rs 33 lakh from consignments kept at his office at Goregaon (East) recently. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35QJlW8

Man held for aiding Rs 15cr letters of credit scam

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Five years after a former officer of a private bank was accused of aiding in siphoning off Rs 14.50 crore on the basis of forged documents, he was arrested at the city airport on arrival from Dubai on Friday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2R6fQeF

After another K-pop death, the spotlight is returning to the industry's pressures

In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to be different. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rEGRew

Mum: NHAI conman’s son held for duping bizman

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The crime branch of the city police on Saturday arrested two more persons, including the son of the key accused, in a cheating case pertaining to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) scam case. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33uB4Wc

Patient falls off wheelchair; hosp to pay Rs 3.5L

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P D Hinduja National Hospital in Mahim was on Thursday ordered to pay a patient Rs 3.50 lakh compensation after she broke her ankle in a wheel chair accident when she returned to the hospital for a check-up after a successful spinal surgery in 2012. The woman, Harsha Lala, was being taken to the OPD from the gate in a wheelchair handled by the hospital security guard when she fell on the ramp. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35NIvsZ

In 1995 Article, UK PM Calls Single Mothers, Working Class "Feckless"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday dismissed criticism of an old article he wrote condemning single mothers and "feckless" working-class men, saying the quotes were taken out of context. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y5hE93

Sacked Unai Emery Says "Honour" To Have Coached Arsenal

Unai Emery said it had been an "honour" to coach Arsenal despite being sacked as manager of the Premier League club on Friday after just 18 months in charge. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/37N4m5I

Sacked Unai Emery Says "Honour" To Have Coached Arsenal

Unai Emery said it had been an "honour" to coach Arsenal despite being sacked as manager of the Premier League club on Friday after just 18 months in charge. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/37N4m5I

Voting Begins For First Phase Of Jharkhand Elections

Voting began this morning for the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections. This is the fourth assembly election in Jharkhand since 2000 when the state was carved out Bihar. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2L92FWv

Michelin chef bans meat from her restaurants

Conversations about how diet impacts the climate crisis have ramped up this past year, with a UN report published in August 2019 suggesting that eating less meat and reducing food waste could help save the planet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35IwVPT

Dragons, demons and flowers: The origins of Japanese tattoos

Calves bulging and back rippling with sinewy muscles, Du Xing -- a bandit in the Chinese martial arts novel "Water Margin" -- moves towards a precipice. His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive, imposing bell. With piercing focus, his eyes lock on a demon splayed at his feet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34yFe0o

Malta PM Expected To Resign In Crisis Over Journalist Murder: Report

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign over the political and legal crisis stemming from the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Times of Malta... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2L929YB

Panel Checking Delhi's "Shop-like Schools" Only Has "Yes Men": High Court

The Delhi High Court on Friday said that a committee appointed by the Centre to inspect "shop-like schools" operating in the city under the National Institute of Open Schooling or NIOS comprises only... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OZtGwG

House Republicans are 'disgusted and exhausted' by Trump: former congressman

Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y94jNn

Kashmir Students Won't Be Harassed Over Fees, Attendance: Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday assured Kashmiri students that private universities in the state would not be allowed to harass them for a delay in payment of fees or... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2DtElKH

IndiGo Pilots Revving Engines Too Hard Led To Engine Problems: Report

IndiGo and Go Airlines India use the same type of engine made by Pratt & Whitney that's susceptible to mid-flight shutdowns. Yet IndiGo, one of Airbus's biggest customers, is the only one to encounter... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OxBTJo

13 Constituencies Vote In Phase 1 Of Jharkhand Assembly Elections Today

Thirteen constituencies spread across six districts will vote today in Jharkhand as polling begins for the five-phased state elections. The ruling BJP, which is contesting for the first time without... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OVNEZk

Drunk Man Kills Two Daughters After Argument With Wife In Noida: Cops

Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested a man who allegedly killed his two daughters when he was drunk in Surajpur area on Thursday night. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34L9NA0

Shadow over Metro three after CM’s Aarey stay

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Staying the construction of the Metro car shed at Aarey will impact the much-delayed Rs 23,140-cr Metro 3 project’s revised deadlines, infrastructure experts say. While launching the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance’s common minimum programme at a joint press meet on Thursday, minister Jayant Patil of NCP had said that the project will go ahead but a decision on the location of the car shed would be taken later and alternatives looked at. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2snsknN

Mumbai: Rs 4L valuables stolen at swearing-in

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At least 18 people, mostly Shiv Sainiks, who had gone to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Thursday evening, have lodged a complaint stating their mobile phones and other valuables were stolen. The Shivaji Park police late Thursday arrested three suspects. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rDvlAd

Navi Mum: At Rs 100/kg, onion prices hit the roof

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Onion prices hit an all-time high as traders said recent unseasonal rain affected supplies to the APMC wholesale market in Vashi. The retail price is over Rs 100/kg, while the wholesale rate is Rs 60-90/kg. Market experts said prices will remain high till mid-December with the expected arrival of full supply of kharif crop. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2L7hnNY

Best If US Keeps Out Of UK Election, Boris Johnson Tells Donald Trump

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it would be "best" if U.S. President Donald Trump does not get involved in Britain's election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34AWjqD

Brazil President Accuses Leonardo DiCaprio Of Paying "To Torch" Amazon

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33ydXdl

China Reporter Convicted After Slapping UK Activist Over Hong Kong Debate

A journalist with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV was on Friday convicted of slapping an activist with Britain's governing Conservative Party during a debate over Hong Kong. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35X6VR9

Of 393 HIV+ moms, only 2 babies contract virus

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Only two of the babies born to 393 HIV-positive mothers in Mumbai tested positive for the virus in 2018-19, indicating the city’s HIV-care programme has been effective in checking mother-tochild transmission of the virus. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OV2WgQ

London terrorist attack brings home a chilling reality

The terrorist attack in London on Friday -- in which two people were killed by what appears to be a lone suspect, according to British authorities -- is bound to raise questions about the UK Home Office's decision earlier this month to lower the terrorism threat level from "severe" to "substantial," the lowest point since August 2014. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33A9o1Y

Video Shows Chicago Cop Slamming Man Into Pavement, Sparks Outrage

A video of a Chicago policeman slamming a man into the pavement has added new tensions to the city's strained police-public relations, with the mayor on Friday calling it "very disturbing." from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34L5EvW

Singapore just used its fake news law. Critics say it's just what they feared

Singapore just showed the world how it plans to use a controversial new law to tackle what it deems fake news — and critics say it's just what they expected would happen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34tgeaZ

Must-watch videos of the week

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'Just Dunzo it.' Google's favorite Indian startup takes care of your to-do list

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Life in India's crowded and chaotic cities can be tough. An app backed by Google is promising to help with everyday tasks by asking "what would you like to Dunzo today?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/34uWzY3

China's pork crisis may be easing

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China says the worst of its pork crisis might be over, but some analysts say it's still too soon to give the all-clear. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2QWCgyP

How retailers trick your brain into overspending during the holidays

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The artificial 'skin' that allows robots to feel

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Robots are one step closer to gaining a human sense that has so far eluded them: Touch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/35I3DRy

N Korea Launches 2 Projectiles In Thanksgiving Message To Trump

North Korea fired two projectiles on Thursday, using the start of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States to telegraph its frustration over Washington's refusal to grant sanctions relief. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35JNfzO

Haryana Farm Fires Down By 45%, Complete Prevention In 2 Years: Official

Haryana recorded around 45 per cent decline in incidents of stubble burning and the problem will be resolved completely in the next two years, state pollution control board member secretary S... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XWlS2L

She Invited Him For Thanksgiving By Accident. This Is Now Their Fourth

In 2016, Wanda Dench texted the wrong number while inviting her grandson over for Thanksgiving dinner. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Dnlst0

UK PM Skips TV Debate On Climate, Gets Replaced By Melting Ice Sculpture

Britain's governing Conservative Party complained to the broadcasting regulator after its chosen representative was shut out of a general election television debate on climate change on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OTBiRn

TikTok, Huawei Helping China's Campaign To Repress Uighur Muslims: Report

Chinese tech giants including ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, and Huawei Technologies are working closely with the Communist Party to censor and surveil Uighur Muslims in China's western region of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sp8AjH

Water Pipes Stolen From Outside Rashtrapati Bhavan Gates; 4 Arrested

In a shocking incident, thieves in the national capital stole water pipes that were to be installed for supply at Rashtrapati Bhavan. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34t7T76

Nepal PM Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery, President Visits Him At Hospital

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari arrived at the Manmohan Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Transplant Centre in Kathmandu on Thursday for an update on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's health condition. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OZKxQe

5 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Canada

A small airplane crashed in a wooded area on the north shore of Lake Ontario in eastern Canada Wednesday evening, killing all seven people onboard, Canada's transport safety agency said Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2L1glmm

Climate Change "Tipping Points" Too Close For Comfort

Loading the atmosphere with five million tonnes of CO2 every hour has pushed Earth dangerously close to a no-return threshold, beyond which lies an unlivable hothouse world, top climate scientists... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QVT894

Italy MP Pulls Out Ring, Proposes To Girlfriend During Parliament Speech

An Italian lawmaker brought some romance to his parliamentary intervention on Thursday by proposing to his girlfriend who was watching proceedings from a gallery reserved for guests. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33nPsQ0

British Sikh Candidate Accuses Poll Rival Of Insulting His Turban

A British Sikh candidate contesting the December 12 UK General Election for the Opposition Labour Party has accused his Conservative Party rival of insulting remarks that targeted his turban during a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33tJe0T

Aarey row: Metro III to go ahead

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The Metro III project will go ahead but a decision on the location of the car-shed will be taken later. At a joint press conference on Thursday to launch the Common Minimum Programme, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and to-be-minister Jayant Patil said all three parties opposed the manner in which trees had been cut at Aarey. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37FwB6e

Cat spotted dragging dead foetus at KEM Hosp

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Staffers at the civic KEM Hospital, Parel spotted the remains of a foetus being dragged by a cat on Tuesday. BMC ordered an inquiry into how the cat got access to the room where biomedical waste is stored before disposal. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DwCZid

Tutor gets 10-yr jail for sexual assault of 3 kids

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A special Pocso court sentenced a 42-year-old tuition teacher to ten years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting three of his minor students. Savio D’sa was also fined Rs 2,000. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qLADto

6 women-only buses on CSMT-Nariman Point route

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BEST introduced the first lot of six women-exclusive Tejaswini buses on Thursday, with the buses ferrying hundreds of office-goers during morning and evening peak hours from CSMT to NCPA, Nariman Point. The buses will operate between 8am-11.30am and 4.30pm-8pm. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2R1BLUq

MU engg students stumped with copycat Q paper

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In a shocking instance of plagiarism, a Mumbai University exam paper turned out to be the spitting image of a month-old prelims exam paper of a private college. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ou2oiT

Borneo is burning

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Confident That India Will Become Permanent UNSC Member: S Jaishankar

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that India would become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) "one day" and said the work... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37GsNSp

Andhra Man Kills Wife For Posting TikTok Videos, Arrested: Police

Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a man who killed his wife for posting videos on social media app TikTok despite his objections. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rDQjyA

A Dam In Turkey Will Soon Submerge One Of The World's Most Ancient Towns

The time had finally come for Ramsiz Alcin to leave, generations after her ancestors settled in this ancient town on the Tigris, decades after the state proposed building a dam down river and after... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33otyMA

Live Updates: Results For West Bengal, Uttarakhand Assembly Bypolls Today

Results for bypolls to three West Bengal Assembly constituencies and one Uttarakhand Assembly constituency will be announced on Thursday. In West Bengal, elections were held in Karimganj, Kharagpur... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2L1hFps

Can't play second fiddle to spinners now: Umesh

In a pace attack which features a lethal trio in Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav has managed to stay in the scheme of things and has now been making every opportunity count. The recent Test season at home is a testimony to his perseverance and evolution as a fast bowler. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OOxpx2

Can't play second fiddle to spinners now: Umesh

In a pace attack which features a lethal trio in Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav has managed to stay in the scheme of things and has now been making every opportunity count. The recent Test season at home is a testimony to his perseverance and evolution as a fast bowler. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OOxpx2

ED, valuer measure flats in Adarsh building

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In more trouble for the beleagured Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, accompanied by a valuer, inspected the Colaba tower and measured the flats on Wednesday. Officials refused to comment, but sources said the ED is collating details about the property to act against the society. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34u1x7v

Air India Pilot Allegedly Forced To Remove Turban At Spain Airport

An Air India pilot was asked to remove his turban at the Madrid airport in Spain recently, said Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party, adding that it has written a letter in this regard to External Affairs... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33nNYFj

Posters In Pune Project Ajit Pawar As Maharashtra's Future Chief Minister

A poster projecting Ajit Pawar as future chief minister of Maharashtra was seen in his home constituency Baramati in Pune on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OpRWZK

Trump Tweets Photoshopped Picture Of Him As Boxer Amid Health Rumours

Days after causing alarm with an unscheduled trip to the hospital, President Donald Trump tweeted a photo-shopped image of himself Wednesday as a rippling, bare-chested boxer. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35Jv2Tg

Complaint Against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister For Giving Cash To Voter

A day after video of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol allegedly giving away cash during an election campaign surfaced on social media, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33rKUZ1

Kamala Harris, Mindy Kaling Cook Masala Dosa In Viral Video

Indian-origin Senator and Democratic presidential aspirant Kamala Harris joined popular comedian, actress and writer Mindy Kaling at the latter's Los Angeles home to cook masala dosa, during which... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33meqiE

Submarine Carrying Cocaine Worth $110 Million Seized Off Spain's Coast

A submarine seized off the Spanish coast over the weekend was carrying three tonnes of cocaine worth 100 million euros ($110 million), officials said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XS69lv

4 Killed, At Least 30 Injured In Bus Accident On UP Expressway

Four people were killed and at least 30 injured after a bus they were travelling in met with an accident on Agra-Lucknow expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, the police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2pToT7s

Australian Writer, Broadcaster, TV Critic Clive James Dies At 80

Clive James, the Australian broadcaster, writer, critic and poet who charmed generations of Britons with his humour and wit, has died at the age of 80, his agents said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XT8vAs

ED, valuer measure flats in Adarsh building

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In more trouble for the beleagured Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, accompanied by a valuer, inspected the Colaba tower and measured the flats on Wednesday. Officials refused to comment, but sources said the ED is collating details about the property to act against the society. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KYB0r6

'Mumbai's young men most gender discriminatory'

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Turns out Mumbai's young men are not as woke as they let on.The city's young males came off as the most "gender-discriminant" in a recent eight-city survey measuring the acceptance of gender equality among India's youth. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35IMmHE

Mumbai: Court green signal for sale of Wadhawans’ yacht, two aircraft

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A magistrate court allowed the RBI appointed administrator of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank to auction two aircraft and a yacht owned by HDIL promoters Rakesh and Sarang Wadhawan to recover part of the amount in the Rs 4,355-crore loan fraud case. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rtj0yv

9-yr-old survivor's kin fight over Rs 55L payout

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After her entire immediate family was wiped out in a wall collapse in Malad, a 9-year-old girl is now caught in a family tug-of-war over a compensation of Rs 55 lakh. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DkfLvU

Mum: Mom locked in loo by toddler, firemen called

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High drama unravelled in a Dharavi flat on Wednesday when a two-and-a-half-year-old child accidentally locked her mother inside the bathroom while milk and water were boiling on the gas stove. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34ruQb1

Mumbai: Friends killed in road accident on WEH

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A motorcyclist and his friend seated pillion were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Kandivli (E) on Western Express Highway on Tuesday night. Sagar Patel (24) and Anil Waghela (28) were riding on the southbound arm of WEH when their bike collided with a heavy vehicle and came under it. Both were thrown off the motorcycle due to the impact and were killed on the spot. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QY2yRy

'Adoptive' parents can continue to visit separated kids: Bombay high court

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In a case involving alleged trafficking of children for adoption, the Bombay high court on Wednesday continued an earlier relief to six sets of 'adoptive' parents to have daily visitation rights. They can meet the children they had raised, but who since the past four months have been placed in the care of adoption agencies. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37OhY0L

PM Modi Avoids Hotels, Stays At Airports In Foreign Transit: Amit Shah

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cost cutting seems the the topmost priority. No wonder, during technical halts in the course of foreign visits, he opts to rest and take a bath at airport terminals... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XSGr09

Trump Signs Law Supporting Hong Kong Protesters Despite China's Objection

U.S President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law congressional legislation backing protesters in Hong Kong despite angry objections from Beijing, with which he is seeking a deal to end a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37JIE2x

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway On Fast Track, Says Nitin Gadkari

The government's ambitious project to connect Delhi with Mumbai through a signal-free expressway is on fast track, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rtltsK

Jay Parini: Sorry Rick Perry, Trump is not the 'chosen one'

Rick Perry, as well as being energy secretary, is also a bit of a self-styled theologian, as we saw on Fox News this past weekend. He told viewers that President Trump was installed in the Oval Office by God. Perry said he was a "big believer" that the Lord involves himself in the "details of the day-to-day lives of government," having picked Obama, too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pRXov1

Live: Isro to launch Cartosat-3 satellite today

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch earth imaging and mapping satellite CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 other nano-satellites at 9.28am. Stay with TOI for the latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/34oQ2hL

Rapper Jay-Z Sues Online Retailer In Australia Over "99 Problems"

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z is suing a small online Australian retailer for profiting from the use of his name and hit song "99 Problems" in books that teach children the alphabet. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QTvrOH

Maharashtra MLAs To Take Oath Shortly, Interim Speaker To Oversee Them

All 288 newly-elected MLAs of Maharashtra will take oath at 8 am today in a special assembly session called by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, in less than 24 hours after Devendra Fadnavis... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33m6f5V

Bestselling British Author Says Applying For Irish Passport Over Brexit

One of the world's best-selling detective novelists, Jack Reacher creator Lee Child, has said he is becoming Irish so he can continue to travel within the European Union after Brexit. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37Kdpoa

10 Suspected Migrants Found In Truck In UK's Cambridgeshire: Report

A total of 10 suspected migrants were found alive from the back of a truck after it was intercepted by police in the Cambridgeshire country in Eastern England on Tuesday, the police said, adding that... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XQW6gD

Lewis The Koala, Saved From Australian Bush Fire, Dies Days After Rescue

As deadly bush fires ravage swaths of Australia, the tale of Lewis the koala offered a glimmer of good news. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34opBZx

A Healthy Man Was Licked By His Dog. He Died Within Weeks

The 63-year-old man showed up in the hospital with a burning sensation in his left leg and muscle pain in both. His flu-like symptoms were severe, with labored breathing for three days. He had... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2qECf8h

US Man Allegedly Plotted ISIS-Style Attack After Suspension From Colleges

A 23-year-old Florida man is facing federal charges after he tried to get the Islamic State terrorist group to carry out an attack on deans at two Florida colleges where he had been suspended or... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35N7kWf

In A Special Assembly Session, Maharashtra MLAs To Take Oath Today

In a special Maharashtra assembly sesssion, interim speaker Kalidas Kolambkar will administer oath to the MLAs today. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday called a special assembly for the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2R0y4xY

Restrictions Remain On Foreign Journalists Covering Assam After NRC: RTI

Foreign journalists trying to cover Assam in the months following the National Citizens' List continue to be barred from the state, an RTI reply has revealed. This comes days after Centre has... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37JlNnB

Mum: Man pushes pregnant wife off moving train

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A 20-year-old pregnant woman recently survived a push out of a moving train between Dahisar and Mira Road stations. Sagar Dhodi (25) and his second wife Rani were in the midst of a fight when he pushed her, but she managed to survive as the train was running slow from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sn9cXj

Mumbai: 4-yr-old falls into open manhole, dies

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An open manhole, about which residents of Arnala in Virar (W) have been complaining, claimed the life of a four-year-old boy on Monday afternoon. Hitansh Meher, a resident of Virar, died after falling into the manhole, when he accompanied his grandmother to fetch water from a public tap near her house. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33jD0kl

Mumbai vendor killed over pricey peas, 2 held

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Two persons were arrested for killing a vegetable vendor following an argument over overpricing peas, outside Mankhurd railway.Ramlakhan Yadav (28) is survived by his wife and two children. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34AzHGA

Kamala Mills: BMC won’t share info with ACB

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The BMC has refused to share with the state anticorruption bureau details of its interim findings on FSI violations in Kamala Mills premises, where a fire killed 14 people, on the grounds that the final report is not ready. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34r0XHQ

Melania Trump Booed By School Students During Speech On Drug Addiction

US President Donald Trump's wife Melania faced rare boos Tuesday when she gave a speech on the dangers of drug addiction in the east coast city of Baltimore. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35DBBXo

PIO girl sexually assaulted, murdered in US

A 19-year-old student with family roots in Hyderabad was sexually assaulted and strangulated to death on Saturday inside a garage at the University of Illinois, Chicago where she was studying. Police arrested the 26-year-old assailant, Donald Thurman on Sunday from a metro station in Chicago and charged him with first degree murder and aggravated sexual assault. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34nuDp9

PIO girl sexually assaulted, murdered in US

A 19-year-old student with family roots in Hyderabad was sexually assaulted and strangulated to death on Saturday inside a garage at the University of Illinois, Chicago where she was studying. Police arrested the 26-year-old assailant, Donald Thurman on Sunday from a metro station in Chicago and charged him with first degree murder and aggravated sexual assault. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34nuDp9

"Huge Fraud": AAP On Bill Regularising Unauthorised Colonies In Delhi

Calling the Bill introduced in Lok Sabha to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi a "huge fraud", the AAP on Tuesday demanded that residents of such areas should get registry of their houses... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35DEFmd

Over 5,000 Flee As Wildfire Rages In California's Resort City

Wind-driven flames raced down wooded hillsides toward Santa Barbara, California on Tuesday, sending around 5,500 residents fleeing as firefighters battled to save homes before expected relief from... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sgpJvP

Top Court Proposes Introduction Of Artificial Intelligence In Judiciary

Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde said on Tuesday that the Supreme Court has proposed to introduce a system of artificial intelligence (AI) which would aid in the administration of justice... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37I3GP6

Mysterious 'blob' that caused White House lockdown baffles security officials

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Manoj Tiwari Counters Arvind Kejriwal With Test Of Delhi's Water Quality

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday said his party has got a "reality test" to establish the veracity of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's claim that there is no problem related to water quality in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QTc48n

Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan Lit Up To Mark Constitution Day

The Parliament and the Rashtrapati Bhawan were lit up in multiple colours on the eve of Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas, which is celebrated annually on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QS4drM

UK Truck Driver Admits Illegal Immigration Plot After 39 Deaths

A British man admitted on Monday plotting to assist unlawful immigration after 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead in the back of a truck he was driving. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35Ak2XY

"Going To Apologize": US Judge On Freeing 3 Innocent Men After 36 Years

The death of 14-year-old DeWitt Duckett was historically horrible. Walking down the hallway of his Baltimore middle school one afternoon in November 1983, he was accosted and shot for his Georgetown... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35tF5vk

After Man Fined For Cutting Tree, US Immigration Knocks On His Door

An undocumented immigrant from Maryland is suing a state police agency whose officers turned him over to USImmigration and Customs Enforcement after writing him a ticket for improper tree removal. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rmh9LR

Google Fires 4 Employees. Workers Allege Freewheeling Culture Stifled

Google announced Monday it had fired four employees for what it said were violations of its policies around accessing and sharing internal documents and calendars, amid rising tensions over what some... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33mdWsG

Karan Johar Tweets 'Game Of Thrones' Moment From International Emmys

Karan Johar's excitement spilled onto Twitter, who shared a photo of the meeting and wrote: "Honoured to have met Game Of Thrones' prolific producers!" from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OGi1CS

Tom Blachford's upside-down urban landscapes will make you look twice

These nocturnal urban landscapes, glistening in purple and indigo hues, may well look like a patchwork of different cities, mixed together to create the ultimate sci-fi metropolis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34kLOrp

New Maha CM clears Rs 5,000 cr aid for farmers

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In the midst of the continuing political drama in the state, Devendra Fadnavis, who was sworn in as chief minister early on Saturday morning, took charge on Monday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2pPp5oi

Mum: Retd excise official gets 3 yrs in jail

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A retired excise official and his wife were convicted recently for amassing assets worth Rs 75 lakh disproportionate to his known sources of income from 1992 to 2003. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33kAgTR

Cops’ apathy: MSHRC orders state to pay man Rs 5L

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After over a decade of knocking on the doors of various authorities for justice, a 61-year-old man from Shivaji Park finally got his due when the Maharashtra Human Rights Commission ordered the additional chief secretary, home, to pay a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the senior citizen for Shivaji Park police station’s failure to register his FIR. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34wYmfa

KEM Hosp fire: Prince's kin accept Rs 10L relief

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Three-month-old Prince Rajbhar who passed away on Friday after battling infections and burns at the paediatric ICU of KEM Hospital was finally laid to rest at Bhoiwada crematorium on Monday. Bidding a tearful farewell to their first-born, UP residents Pannelal and Sandhya Rajbhar vowed to keep the fight for justice alive. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Dd21mu

Over 40 Years In Jail For Priests Who Abused Deaf Children In Argentina

Two Roman Catholic priests were each sentenced to more than 40 years in prison in Argentina for the sexual abuse, including rape, of deaf children, a court in the western city of Mendoza ruled Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QQ1r6j

Hero Dog Who Chased Baghdadi In Raid Makes White House Appearance

President Donald Trump on Monday publicly introduced Conan, the dog that became a hero for its role in the US raid that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Dit4Nc

Moroccan Rapper, 31, Jailed Over Song About Injustice, Corruption

A Moroccan court on Monday sentenced rapper Mohamed Mounir, known as Gnawi, to one year in jail for insulting police on social media. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34v8GER

'Better than culling': Zimbabwe defends selling baby elephants to zoos

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Erin Burnett on ruling: This shatters Trump's claim

A federal judge rules that President Donald Trump's former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify to the House of Representatives in its impeachment probe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rnRX7y

Radhika Apte, Team Sacred Games Dazzle On International Emmys Red Carpet

International Emmy Awards 2019 - It's a big day for Indian television, as both Sacred Games and Lust Stories are nominated. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OhXG7Y

China can shut off the Philippines' power grid at any time, leaked report warns

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The Philippines' power grid is under the full control of the Chinese government and could be shut off in time of conflict, according to an internal report prepared for lawmakers seen by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2rngMk2

Swastika found scrawled on police station wall in area only accessible to staff

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A UK police investigation has failed to identify the person who scrawled a swastika on the wall of a London police station, in an area that was not open to the general public. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/35E9ZkZ

How Son Heung-Min 'Sonsation' gripped South Korea

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Son Heung-Min is a true South Korean icon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2OiztOH

"Decide Within A Week": Court On Manu Sharma's Parole Request

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked jail authorities to decide on Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma's parole request within a week. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OJ3Tsr

2 Boys Killed In Shooting In Elementary School Parking Lot In California

Two boys were found shot to death in the parking lot of a San Francisco Bay area elementary school early Saturday, authorities say, unsettling a community where homicides are rare. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2KPGAME

Supreme Court Asks For Devendra Fadnavis And Governor's Letter Today

The Centre must produce the letters of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claiming majority and that of the Governor inviting to form the government, the Supreme Court said on Sunday after... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ofmduo

Maharashtra: Parties test strength in hotel lobbies

Seeking to clear the air of any uncertainty around his party’s stand on government formation, NCP president Sharad Pawar spent all of Sunday with his own MLAs as well as Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XHpoOo

One of the toughest days of my life: Supriya Sule

Members of the Pawar family on Sunday made an emotional appeal to Ajit Pawar to put family before power. “Power comes and goes... only relationships matter,” Supriya Sule said in a social media post, a day after Ajit unexpectedly pledged support to BJP and was sworn in as deputy CM. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OiT0i9

Inside WeWork's week from hell

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When staffers in WeWork's New York City headquarters received a calendar invite this week for a mandatory meeting with a note telling them to "bring your laptop, WeWork devices, and any personal items with you," they knew they were doomed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Daob8S

Secretive energy startup backed by Bill Gates achieves solar breakthrough

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A secretive startup backed by Bill Gates has achieved a solar breakthrough aimed at saving the planet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2KBAI9z

LVMH reportedly near a deal to acquire Tiffany

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Luxury giant LVMH is reportedly nearing an agreement to add another brand to its portfolio, a deal that would come wrapped in a little blue box. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2QOsRcC

"Called A Witch," Says Odisha Woman Born With 20 Toes, 12 Fingers

Giving in to society's disapproval for anything out of the ordinary, a woman in Odisha's Ganjam--born with 20 toes and 12 fingers--has confined herself to her house. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2KQJdhj

Boeing 777 Engine Catches Fire After Takeoff From Los Angeles

A Philippine Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the engines on the Boeing 777 caught fire shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OELmNX

9-Year-Old Dies After Falling Into Lift Hole Of Hyderabad Building

A 9-year-old boy died allegedly after falling into a lift hole from the 4th floor of an apartment building in Raidurgam area on Sunday, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33ifGn0

K-Pop Star, 28, Found Dead At Home In Seoul

K-pop star Goo Hara was found dead at her home on Sunday, South Korean police confirmed. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XFu4Vc

"Julian Assange Could Die In Jail": 60 Doctors Write To UK Home Secretary

More than 60 doctors wrote an open letter published Monday saying they feared Julian Assange's health was so bad that the WikiLeaks founder could die inside a top-security British jail. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33hWcin

US Navy Chief Asked To Resign Over SEAL Commando Controversy

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday requested the navy chief's resignation amid a dispute over an elite SEAL commando whose demotion for misconduct was reversed by President Donald Trump. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QMMmlT

Bernie Sanders knocks Bloomberg's 2020 announcement

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday knocked Michael Bloomberg's decision to enter the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying his new opponent is "not going to get very far in this election" and continuing his attacks on the former New York mayor's billionaire status. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QJzKfn

How one girl's survival should inspire us all

In 2014, Lamya Haji Bashar was an 18-year-old woman in Kocho, a sleepy Yazidi farming village in northern Iraq. On Sunday, August 3, 2014, her life changed forever when ISIS swept through the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34ivI1x

'Cop' raids film producer's home, extorts Rs 70k

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A Juhu-based event manager was arrested for impersonating a policeman and 'raiding' his friend's Malabar Hill home with two accomplices, and extorting Rs 70,000 from him. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KPt0c8

Mumbai: Builder held in Rs 14 crore home loan con

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A developer was arrested for duping a finance company of Rs 14 crore by submitting bogus documents for home loans and defaulting on the payment. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DfylVK

AMAs 2019: Red carpet fashion

The music industry's biggest names are out in force at the 47th American Music Awards. And if Sunday evening's red carpet is anything to go by, they came to have fun. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XHkAss

"Government Formed At Night Will...": NCP Leader Hits Out At BJP

Training guns at the newly-formed BJP-led government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jayant Patil on Monday said that the government which was formed at night will cease to be... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rqbOTq

5 Lakh Litres Of Water Sprinkled In 2 Days To Curb Pollution In Delhi

More than five lakh litres of water was sprinkled at 13 pollution hotspots in Delhi over the past two days to hold down dust, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2s6CsRJ

Mumbai: Surrogate couple seeks DNA test on kid

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A city couple, married and childless for seven years, had chosen the surrogacy route to have a child through an egg donor and the husband's sperm. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OJl25c

Two on bike fall off Thane flyover, rider dies

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A biker and one of his two pillion riders fell off a flyover and landed on the road, about 25 feet below, in Thane early on Saturday. The rider, Chandan Singh (19), died while pillion rider Neelam Jaiswal (18) has been admitted to the state-run JJ Hospital in Byculla with head injuries. The other pillion rider, Poonam Jaiswal (22), who fell on the flyover itself has suffered minor injuries. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XFK3Ta

"Ram Prahar Time": BJP Leader On Devendra Fadnavis' Early Morning Oath

As NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena targeted the newly-formed government in Maharashtra over a late-night oath ceremony, BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Sunday justified that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35A9cRJ

Man City Keep Liverpool In Sights As Mourinho Magic Lifts Tottenham

Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-1, while Jose Mourinho ended Tottenham's away-day woes in his first game in charge. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2KQck47

Man City Keep Liverpool In Sights As Mourinho Magic Lifts Tottenham

Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-1, while Jose Mourinho ended Tottenham's away-day woes in his first game in charge. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2KQck47

At Nagasaki, Pope Francis Condemns "Unspeakable Horror" Of Nukes

Pope Francis railed against the use of nuclear weapons and the growing arms trade on Sunday as he paid tribute to the "unspeakable horror" suffered by victims of the Nagasaki atomic bomb. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37zKouW

Sena-NCP-Congress Petition On Maharashtra To Be Heard In Top Court Today

The Supreme Court today will hear a petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party against the centre's move to end President's Rule and the Governor's move to invite... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QROd9f

Maha drama: Theories why nephew broke with uncle

No one, except for Ajit Pawar himself and those in his innermost circle, can tell for sure why he revolted against his uncle Sharad and joined forces with the BJP at the last minute. In the absence of a definitive reason, political analysts have little option but to fall back on theories. Here are a few: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qEy0JG

Maha drama: Theories why nephew broke with uncle

No one, except for Ajit Pawar himself and those in his innermost circle, can tell for sure why he revolted against his uncle Sharad and joined forces with the BJP at the last minute. In the absence of a definitive reason, political analysts have little option but to fall back on theories. Here are a few: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qEy0JG

Chinese Parents Test DNA To Check If Kids Will Become Prodigies

Months after his daughter's birth in 2017, Chris Jung dropped off a test-tube of her saliva to his company's genetic testing lab in Hong Kong. He had grand ambitions for the baby, and was seeking... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2pK0zVA

After Weeks Of Violence, Hong Kong Votes For District Elections

Hong Kong voted in district council elections Sunday in a ballot the city's pro-democracy movement hoped would send a message to the Beijing-backed government. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OCssY9

Senior Chhattisgarh BJP Leader Banshilal Mahto Dies At 79

Senior Chhattisgarh BJP leader and former MP Dr Banshilal Mahto died of a liver-related ailment on Saturday, a party leader said here. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2KM9Ljw

A history of the plague in China, from ancient times to Mao -- and now

First, they felt pain all over their body. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/338fOp2

US malls are now targeting millionaires

Suburban malls in the middle of America have been hit hard due the financial woes of anchor tenants like Macy's and JCPenney and the slow death spiral at Sears. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KMPfiQ

Sprint may soon be a dead brand ... one way or another

Sprint is a storied American brand, but it's one that could cease to exist if its $26 billion merger with T-Mobile is approved. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/338Ahdi

Mumbai: Aussie held with LSD worth Rs 1 crore

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The city anti-narcotics cell (ANC) on Friday arrested an Australian for possessing LSD, also known as acid, worth more than Rs 1 crore. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qHuePD

Man gets RI for Rs 19.5L assets over known income

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A special CBI, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court sentenced a 46-year-old assistant drugs controller to two years’ rigorous imprisonment for amassing Rs 19.5 lakh worth of wealth disproportionate to his known source of income. Dineshkumar Chauhan, who was also fined Rs50,000, was posted at the air cargo complex of the city’s international airport in 2015, when he was booked. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ORvmIP

Putting the 'church' back into Mumbai's Churchgate

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There's a long standing joke about one of Mumbai's earliest neighbourhoods, Churchgate. When commuters emerge from its railway terminus or visitors disembark at the elaborate square, there is no church to be found nor a gate. However, if one can wade through the highrises, commercial buildings, traffic and smog that have done history in, you do arrive at a church called St Thomas Cathedral that was built within the fortified settlement of Fort in 1718. There also existed a gate situated where the Flora Fountain now stands and formed the southern boundary of Mumbai, but was later removed. Together they gave Churchgate, the station and the precinct, its name. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XKYYvd

SC to hear NCP-Sena-Cong plea for floor test

Post-poll partners NCP, Shiv Sena and Congress moved the Supreme Court demanding immediate floor test in Maharashtra. They requested video-recording of House proceedings after appointment of pro-tem Speaker, who should conduct the composite floor test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37xFheY

The real day-night test is in Mumbai

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Events unfolded at breathtaking speed post-midnight when Ajit Pawar decided to bolt the NCP stables.Governor B S Koshyari sent a communication to the Centre recommending lifting of President's rule. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QL3nNq

SC to hear NCP-Sena-Cong plea for floor test

Post-poll partners NCP, Shiv Sena and Congress moved the Supreme Court demanding immediate floor test in Maharashtra. They requested video-recording of House proceedings after appointment of pro-tem Speaker, who should conduct the composite floor test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37xFheY

Rs 3,795 Crore-Package For Farmers Hit By Heavy Rain In Gujarat

The Gujarat government on Saturday announced a financial package of Rs 3,795 crore for farmers whose crop was damaged by rains during the 36-day period in the months of October and November. The... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35sLerK

"Was Caught By Angels": 5-Year-Old Boy Thrown Off US Mall Balcony

The boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota earlier this year has returned to school. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2pJS4tE

We 'shouldn't have to give our lives:' Hong Kong protester shot by police speaks out

The 21-year-old unarmed protester who was shot and critically injured by a police officer last week in Hong Kong has spoken out for the first time since the incident, describing democracy as a basic human right -- and not something people should have to die for. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35uww3m

BJP Leader Visits Lalu Yadav, Says "Nothing To Do With Politics"

BJP MLC Tunna Pandey met RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav at Ranchi's RIMS Hospital on Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2D7ABi1

Railway Cops Save Girl From Being Sexually Assaulted By Gang Near Pune

A Railway Protection Force team arrived in time to save a girl from a gang near Pune after she was abandoned by her friends after a fight, an official said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XGKMmS

Maha needs stable, not 'khichdi' govt: Fadnavis

In a surprise development on early Saturday morning, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra's chief minister in Raj Bhawan. NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy chief minister of the state. The oath was administered by governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sbU92v

74 % of India’s teenagers physically inactive: WHO

Eight out of every 10 teenagers in the world are not as physically active as the World Health Organisation. In India 73.9% of its teenagers classified as “physically inactive’’ in a WHO report published in ‘The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health’ medical journal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2KOQnCG

LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis Takes Oath As Maharashtra Chief Minister

Uddhav Thackeray will be Chief Minister of a Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress alliance government in Maharashtra, NCP leader Sharad Pawar said after the first joint meeting of the three... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QHvxZC

Devendra Fadnavis Sworn In As Maharashtra Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar His Deputy

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister for a second term at Raj Bhavan this morning. The National Conference Party's Ajit Pawar will be his deputy. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/336cVoI

This is one place on Earth where no life can exist

Life exists in extreme environments on Earth, from arid deserts and frozen tundras to thermal, toxic vents in the deepest reaches of the ocean floor. But it can't exist on every inch of the planet and scientists have discovered a place in Ethiopia where life can't find a way, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2D5ajNn

LZ Granderson: The real reason Victoria's Secret show is going away

There are those who will point to the decline of print to explain why Playboy magazine is a shell of what it once was, when circulation topped 5 million in the 1970s (it's a fraction of that now). And some will triumphantly point to the new push for diversity and inclusion in recent issues of Sports Illustrated's famed swimsuit issue for stripping the mag of must-read (or rather, must-see) status. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/339C0za

What Happened When A US Reporter Used "Reply-All" Button To Call In Sick

Companywide emails are a dangerous thing, irking cubicle dwellers everywhere who grit their teeth whenever use of the "reply-all" button gets out of hand and a stream of unnecessary messages slams... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34po3hG

Deadly Russian military test site accident will likely remain a mystery

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An accident at a Russian military test site that claimed the lives of five nuclear agency workers and sent radiation levels spiking is likely to remain shrouded in mystery, after Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Friday said information around the incident would stay "strictly classified." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2XFGGvC