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Why did the US become the focus of Iraqis’ anger?

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UP Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Subordinate's Car

Police have arrested a Sub Inspector for allegedly stealing a car that belonged to a constable in Moradabad on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FchdkY

"Will Pay Myself": Scooter Owner On Challan After Priyanka Gandhi's Ride

Rajdeep Singh, who is the owner of the scooter which gave a ride to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on December 28 in Lucknow, said: "I will myself pay the challan amount of Rs... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QblM5b

Six Members Of A Family Died In Lift Collapse In Indore

Six members of a family died after a temporary lift at an under-construction building collapsed in Indore at their farmhouse located in Patalpani area on Tuesday. Another is critically injured and is... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/39wBoaY

Protesters Usher In New Year At Delhi's Shaheen Bagh With National Anthem

Hundreds of people in south Delhi's Shaheen Bagh ushered in the New Year, amid the biting cold, with a protest against the amended citizenship law that fast-tracks the process of giving citizenship to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MLPT0V

Mom tried to film her daughter's proposal. She got this instead

When it comes to remembering a special moment, sometimes the best way to do it is to catch it on camera. So when Susan Griego's daughter was about to get proposed to, she was ready to capture the surprise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rF4sfo

"Have A Wonderful 2020": PM Modi Tweets New Year Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted this morning with New Year wishes. It is the Prime Minister's first New Year after he won a second term with a massive victory in the national election held in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tlGBSo

Case Registered Against Man For Giving Triple Talaq To Wife In Delhi

A case has been registered against a man for allegedly divorcing his wife by pronouncing triple talaq in south Delhi's Defence Colony area, the police said today. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/359JlzL

Pope Francis smacks woman's hand to free himself from her grip

Pope Francis was happily greeting children and pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Tuesday when he slapped a woman's hand to free himself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sE5Krv

Mariah Carey's Twitter account appears to have been hacked

Mariah Carey ended 2019 with an unfortunate surprise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rNIJ5c

The right response to cadets' revolting Nazi salute

Good riddance to them and kudos to the governor that canned them all, writes Jill Filipovic, but there's still a serious problem: firing the people who raised their arms in a Nazi salute does not root out any of the potential underlying rot among those in positions of authority that abetted the act. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rIPR2C

TV personality Stacy London introduces girlfriend on Instagram

Former "What Not to Wear" host Stacy London is ending 2019 full of "incredible joy," thanks, she says, to her girlfriend of more than a year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37nGxQW

After Ayodhya, Rafale verdicts in '19, SC to decide on CAA & J&K this year

At a time when dissent gets traction among intellectuals and social media, the Supreme Court in 2019 achieved the unexpected by rendering a unanimous verdict on the 70-year-old Ayodhya land dispute and putting stamp of approval on the deal to purchase 36 fully-loaded Rafale jets from France. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36gadz9

After Ayodhya, Rafale verdicts in '19, SC to decide on CAA & J&K this year

At a time when dissent gets traction among intellectuals and social media, the Supreme Court in 2019 achieved the unexpected by rendering a unanimous verdict on the 70-year-old Ayodhya land dispute and putting stamp of approval on the deal to purchase 36 fully-loaded Rafale jets from France. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36gadz9

Mumbai: No fare hike for suburban commuters

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In a New Year gift for Mumbai, Indian Railways has announced that there will no hike in fares of suburban train tickets and season passes. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/36cKwj2

Two labourers enter MTNL duct in Mumbai, drown

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Two casual labourers were killed after entering an eight-feet-deep MTNL duct in Goregaon to place their work tools on Tuesday afternoon, reports Nitasha Natu. There was about three-feet sewage water in it and prima facie, it appears the duo drowned in it. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37uz3LR

After torso, legs of woman found in Mumbai

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A day after the headless body of a woman was found near the Naval Gate in Vidhyavihar, the Mumbai police crime branch on Tuesday recovered her legs from a public waste bin around 100 metres away. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MNJwKK

Mumbai breaks into top 10 in Swachh League

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After a disappointing 49th rank in the 2018-19 nationwide Swachh Surveksha, civic authorities are hopeful of a top 10 finish for Mumbai this year, with the metropolis emerging eighth in the second quarter (July-September) SS League 2020 results declared on Tuesday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MIfeck

Roberts: Americans take democracy for granted

As the country faces unprecedented rancor between the branches of government in the midst of impeachment proceedings, Chief Justice John Roberts urged his fellow federal judges Tuesday to promote confidence in the judiciary and maintain the public's trust. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2F6bwF8

The most anticipated buildings set to shape the world in 2020

The past year in architecture has been filled with milestones, from the completion of Africa's tallest building to the opening of Europe's first underwater restaurant. We also watched in horror as Notre Dame burned, gained new "supertall" skyscrapers and lost industry giants like I.M. Pei and César Pelli. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZEBMzO

The 10 artists who transformed music this decade

What would the 2010s be without Beyoncé? Kendrick Lamar? Frank Ocean? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uaIzpr

The 10 biggest sports stars of the decade

As a memorable sporting decade draws to a close, we take stock of the men and women who've set the standard for others to follow, on and off the field. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39tNYrw

Boy, 12, saves great-grandparents when his half brother allegedly stabbed them

A 12-year-old Texas boy saved the lives of his great-grandparents by wresting a knife away during a stabbing attack while driving Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37sq65I

Cold Wave Continues In North India, Several Trains Delayed

A day after dense fog enveloped New Delhi, delaying hundreds of flights and leading to several diversions and cancellations, at least 34 trains were running late on Tuesday due to low visibility... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QbtEni

Suffering From Cerebral Palsy, Pune Youth Set To Become Judge

A 31-year-old from Pune who suffers from cerebral palsy, fought all odds and is set to take charge as the Civil judge of junior division in February next year. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q8Jyij

Thousands of Australian residents are trapped on a beach as wildfires rage

Thousands of people are trapped on a beach in southeast Australia after fleeing their homes as strong winds brought wildfires and smoke so thick that the morning sky turned dark. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2spTUkY

Top10: Did India’s ‘forest cover’ really increase?

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A massive wind turbine in New York City crashes down onto a car

A recently installed wind turbine came crashing down in a New York City neighborhood, causing a chain reaction on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39teWQg

Adnan Sami, Waterproof Watch: How Ram Madhav Defended Citizenship Law

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Monday said that both "innocent" and "not so innocent" people have died in the violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act across the country. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/39ruHqG

Former Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn, Facing Trial In Japan, Flown To Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn, the executive whose shocking arrest in Japan ended a more than two-decade run overseeing two of the world's largest automakers, left the country where he's awaited trial and is now in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37p2Hm0

Bushfires Reach Melbourne As Heatwave Fans Australia Blazes

Around 100,000 people were urged to flee five Melbourne suburbs on Monday evening as Australia's spiralling bushfire crisis killed a volunteer firefighter battling a separate blaze in the countryside. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/39spcIz

Watch: Top ISRO Scientist Ends Parliamentary Meet With Flute Performance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is admired for sending satellites and rockets into the space but a senior scientist from the premier organisation has enthralled the Internet by playing... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tYKNb4

Trump's latest call with Putin raises more questions than it answers

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Democracy has taken a detour this century. Can it get back on track?

Impeachment proceedings against an American president should be a serious democratic exercise aimed at finding the truth. But remarks from both sides of the aisle suggest the process against Donald Trump will be a futile vote along party lines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3645HUD

A 12-year-old got a magnifying glass for Christmas -- and set his lawn on fire

A family in Texas found themselves doing damage control on Christmas Day after their 12-year-old son accidentally set their lawn on fire with a magnifying glass. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39pyPaP

40k cops to ensure safe NY's eve in Mumbai

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More than 40,000 police personnel will be on roads to ensure that New Year’s Eve celebrations are peaceful across the city. There will also be ‘zero tolerance’ for drunk driving, speeding and rash driving as 2,500 traffic cops will be on the lookout for offenders. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZAlZSH

10 more private trains from Mumbai on cards

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At least 10 more routes have been planned for ‘private trains’ to be operated from Mumbai in 2020 and bids for these will be invited within a fortnight, an official announced on Sunday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/39q7uFj

Mumbai sees ‘very poor’ air quality days in 2019

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This year, Mumbai recorded ‘very poor’ air quality on 6% days as against 1% and 5% in 2018 and 2017. On the bright side, the city also saw an increase in the number of ‘good’ air quality days from 28% in 2018 to 36% this year. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37kZ1By

Third in a month: Now, woman’s torso found in Mum

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In the third such case in a month, Ghatkopar police on Monday morning found the headless body of a woman near Naval Gate in Vidyavihar, from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rFEWXp

Over 40,000 Mumbai cops deployed for New Year festivities

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Over 43,000 personnel of the Mumbai Police and Traffic Police will be out on the streets to protect revellers ringing in the New Year Eve and New Year 2020 from Tuesday evening, a top official said here on Monday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SEsBxL

Thousands Trapped On Australia Beach Encircled By Fire

Authorities had for days been warning up to 30,000 tourists enjoying Australia's summer holidays to leave the area, which is just one of the hundreds ravaged by this devastating bushfire season. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2u8dwup

Judge sidesteps decision over White House immunity while dismissing impeachment witness lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that former Trump national security official Charles Kupperman had filed challenging a House subpoena for him to testify in the impeachment inquiry after the chamber withdrew their subpoena. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/355AkHO

Biden's retort to heckler draws applause

At a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden found himself getting repeatedly interrupted by hecklers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39qJSRe

14-year-old disappears on his way to school

A 14-year-old boy in Ohio disappeared on his way to school ten days ago and has not been seen since, the Port Clinton Police Department said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QAfcnV

Huawei's sales grew in 2019, but it says next year will be 'difficult'

A top Huawei executive says the Chinese tech company had a strong 2019. But next year promises to be "difficult" as it battles a prolonged American campaign against its business. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37tKCmR

New Year 2020: Google Doodle Celebrates New Year Eve With Fireworks

As the world is all set to enter into a new year and decade, Google on Tuesday came up with a creative doodle that celebrated the new year eve with multi-colour fireworks. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QbFOMR

Irish PM Leo Varadkar Visits His Ancestral Village In Maharashtra

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday visited his ancestral village alongwith his family members in the coastal Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, calling it "a very special moment". from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QBFJ4m

Most Brits want to change how the BBC is funded

Bad news for the BBC: The broadcaster is not the United Kingdom's most trusted news source, and two-thirds of Britons want to change how it's funded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37jRFOz

Envoy brought back amid talk of 'irregularities’

India’s ambassador to Austria, Renu Pall, has been transferred back to Delhi amid allegations of financial irregularities against her. A 1988 batch IFS officer, Pall had not yet completed her tenure as ambassador in Vienna. Official sources here ruled out suggestions that she had been recalled abruptly, describing it as a case of transfer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qu3HOT

Trump's airstrikes are a sensible use of force

Peter Bergen writes that the Trump administration's decision to conduct airstrikes on an Iran-affiliated militia on Sunday demonstrates an emerging Trump doctrine on the use of force. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2F0FdaF

Japan's Nikkei is ending the year as one of the region's best performing indexes

Japan's benchmark stock index is closing out 2019 as one of the region's best performers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zx1rui

Putin and Trump spoke by phone to discuss counter-terrorism efforts, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump by phone Sunday, discussing counter-terrorism efforts and "matters of mutual interest," according to a Kremlin readout of the call. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SIS09s

Washington Post: Giuliani held back channel phone call with Venezuelan President

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer held a back channel phone call with Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro in September 2018, according to The Washington Post, serving as the latest example of the scope of Rudy Giuliani's role in US foreign diplomacy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q5Bj6D

Looking back at Trump's Twitter attacks of 2019

The Inside Politics team looked back at President Donald Trump's tweets throughout 2019 and found nearly 100 people that the President attacked on Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QsUNRD

2 shot dead during filming of music video

The victims were filming a rap video near Berwyn in Harris County when they were "ambushed" by shooters, according to investigators. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SAS4bA

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl ravaged the US during the last decade. They may do even more damage to Asia in the next

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Aroon's eyes rolled back into his head, his breath became fast and labored, and his body started to quiver. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2rzUjk6

Delhi Weather Updates: Dense Fog Blankets NCR; 30 Trains Running Late

A dense fog has gripped Delhi and neighbouring areas, affecting road, rail and air traffic in the region. In Delhi -- where the weather office has sounded a "red" alert, commuters were seen driving... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2F5IG7O

Fog In Delhi Hits Rail Traffic, Flights Diverted, Air Quality "Severe"

A thick blanket of fog was seen in Delhi and neighbouring cities this morning, leading to disruptions in rail traffic. Airlines have also issued an advisory for passengers taking flights from Indira... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/368iVzJ

Photographer: I saw the semi and knew I had to run

A semi-truck in crashed into a multi-car pileup on a Texas highway, leaving several injured. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MzlT8w

Mum banks lost over Rs 7k cr to fraud in 6 yrs

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Rajan Sakhare, a retired SBI deputy manager, was arrested four months back for siphoning off Rs 24 crore using forged documents from the fixed deposits of a railway labour union. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2F28j9l

Don’t panic, says govt even as Mumbai chokes

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The windows of J T Talreja’s flat remain shut throughout the day. Not that the senior citizen, a businessman, doesn’t like air to circulate in his apartment, which is on the fourth floor of Kastur Mahal at Sion’s T-junction. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2u4uutx

Bikers steal petrol pump owner’s pug in Vasai

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A year-old pug puppy was stolen from a petrol pump at Vasai by two men on a motorbike on Friday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/356h9hc

9 Mum motorists who attacked cops to lose DLs

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Nine motorists, including bikers, who were booked for assaulting cops on bandobast duty in the western suburbs this year may lose their licence temporarily in 2020. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2u5fRGt

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl ravaged the US during the last decade. They may do even more damage to Asia in the next

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Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tXYCXf

1 dead after small plane crashes into Maryland homes, erupts in flames

One person was killed after a small plane crashed into two homes in Lanham, Maryland, on Sunday, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZAk4xf

Cincinnati Zoo's Walter the warthog has died

One of the Cincinnati Zoo's most beloved animals has died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37jIEoP

2 Children Among 6 Dead As Car Falls Into Canal Near Delhi Due To Fog

Six people, including two children, were killed when their car skidded off the road and fell into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, apparently due to fog, police said on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rCOF0G

Vladimir Putin Thanks Donald Trump For Tip Russia Says Foiled Attacks

Russia said on Sunday it had thwarted terrorism attacks reportedly planned in St. Petersburg thanks to a tip from Washington, bringing personal thanks again from President Vladimir Putin to his U.S.... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qbpwnr

After coldest day, Delhi temp rises to 5.4°C

A day after Delhi recorded season's lowest temperature at 1.4 degrees Celsius, temperatures have risen by 2-3 °C in the national capital on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QmuQ60

Andy Murray To Miss Australian Open And ATP Open Due To Pelvic Injury

Andy Murray had hoped to make his return to Grand Slam action in Melbourne following a hip operation in January. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/39qCSDZ

Weather Office's "Red" Warning Over Severe Cold Wave In Delhi

A severe cold wave in the national capital has prompted a "red" warning from the weather office after the temperature on Saturday fell to 1.9 degree Celsius in parts of Delhi. The Safdarjung... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SKZ0TF

Woman Who Died At 105 Left Behind $10 Million For Community Colleges

Money was scarce when Eva Gordon graduated from her Oregon high school, and attending college was not an option. But her fortune, amassed over decades of investing what little money she could scrape... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37j6Uay

Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Zareen

MC Mary Kom on Saturday sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-1 verdict against flyweight (51kg) Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial for the race to Tokyo. Refusing to shake hands with Nikhat after the bout, she said, "Why should I? If she wants others to respect her, she should first respect others..." Nikhat reacted saying, "I expect seniors to respect us too. I felt hurt but that's okay..." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q5x3nB

Peter Siddle Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Peter Siddle will continue to play at domestic level, including for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2SGw8ff

Peter Siddle Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Peter Siddle will continue to play at domestic level, including for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2SGw8ff

Peter Siddle Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Peter Siddle will continue to play at domestic level, including for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2SGw8ff

Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Zareen

MC Mary Kom on Saturday sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-1 verdict against flyweight (51kg) Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial for the race to Tokyo. Refusing to shake hands with Nikhat after the bout, she said, "Why should I? If she wants others to respect her, she should first respect others..." Nikhat reacted saying, "I expect seniors to respect us too. I felt hurt but that's okay..." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q5x3nB

Ivanka Trump Hints She Might Leave White House If Father Is Re-Elected

Ivanka Trump, the daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, has indicated that she could exit the White House if her father is re-elected in the 2020 presidential election. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/355PRaL

"Help Me": McDonald's Staff Rush To Protect Woman Threatened By Boyfriend

The woman's boyfriend had threatened to kill her, police say. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/39lZBAV

Trump Retweets, Then Deletes, Post Naming 'Whistleblower' In Impeachment

President Donald Trump retweeted and then deleted a post naming the alleged whistleblower who filed the complaint that became the catalyst for the congressional inquiry that resulted in his... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QtOXzl

Assam BJP MLA Accused Of Provoking Supporters Against Protesters

A civil society group has filed a police complaint against an Assam BJP MLA for allegedly exhorting supporters to hit back at Citizenship Act protesters. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EYhHLg

Iranians honor those who died in protests despite government clampdown

The Iranian government has banned the families of protesters killed during anti-government unrest in November from organizing any kind of funeral service or memorial for their children or loved ones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sxd1E2

Mum: Man loses Rs 90k saved for son’s treatment

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A 35-year-old Lucknow native, who is in the city for his son’s cancer treatment, lost Rs90,000 in an e-wallet fraud. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/39mWY1R

Central Railway to get five more AC rakes

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The Central Railway will get five more airconditioned (AC) rakes early in 2020, officials said on Saturday. This is in addition to the AC rake that is undergoing trials and is likely to run on the Trans-Harbour line on the Thane-Vashi and Thane-Panvel stretches. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2t9qCa4

Man catches wife with her lover, thrashes both

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A man and his friends were arrested for thrashing his wife and her lover after catching them red-handed. Under the pretext of going to her parents’ place, the 26-yearold woman slipped out of her marital home in Borivali (E) and went to her paramour’s house in Kandivali (E). from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MBYqDG

Dr Payal Tadvi’s faculty heads get clean chit

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Seven months after the suicide of Dr Payal Tadvi due to alleged harassment and casteism, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has said it did not find any lapses in the way her faculty heads Dr Yi Ching Ling and Dr S D Shirodkar had handled complaints against her seniors. The commission, though, questioned why both Tadvi’s husband and mother failed to bring her plight to the notice of the anti-ragging committee. It added that its order should not come in the way of any parallel investigation against the doctor duo. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Sy7LA3

Why the past decade saw the rise and rise of East Asian pop culture

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Daughter-in-law of LSU coach among the 5 killed in a small plane crash en route to bowl game

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Frozen LEGO bricks lead to huge discovery

Scientists in England have frozen LEGO blocks to the coldest temperature possible on Earth, and the implications could be big. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MwCDx3

Model's selfie leaves viewers stunned with how much he and actress mom look alike

Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her model son Damian have stunned followers on Instagram with how much the two look alike. Damian shared a Christmas Day selfie of the duo wearing black beanie hats, winter coats and long, wavy brown locks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2spp77I

Archeologists in Mexico discovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan palace

A Mayan palace dating back more than 1,000 years was discovered by archeologists in Mexico. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39kMO1F

The biggest sports controversies in 2019

Be it Russia getting banned from participating at the Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, to US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe having a go at President Donald Trump, there were several occasions when things kept coming to a boil in the year 2019. Racist chants reared their heads from time to time, not sparing the best of international athletes, mostly footballers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EYmhcD

Top10: Can tech solve commonplace net shutdowns?

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"Go To Pakistan": On Video, UP Cop During Citizenship Law Violence

A senior police officer from the sensitive town of Meerut in west Uttar Pradesh was filmed making extremely communal statements in a Muslim locality last Friday, when police personnel were dealing... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34WldjW

CTET December 2019 result declared; check here

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CBSE schools to be 'anger free zones'

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CHSE Odisha Plus II board exams 2020 to start from March 3

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The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha Friday announced the schedule for the annual Plus-II examinations which will start on March 3 and will continue till March 28, an official said. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MBXTBw

CTET Result 2019: Over 5 lakh candidates cleared Central Teachers Eligibility Test

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The Central Board of Secondary Education on Friday announced the results of the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) and said that over five lakh candidates have qualified the exam. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q3uqmg

Video captures truck losing control at foggy Texas accident scene, leaving 2 hurt

A multi-vehicle pileup in Texas on Friday was partially captured in a dramatic video of an 18-wheel tractor-trailer slamming into the accident scene. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39lW4Cq

He Survived One Of The Deadliest Disease Known To Medicine. His Story

When they wheeled Preston Gorman into a light spring breeze outside the National Institutes of Health nearly five years ago, he was, medically speaking, among the most fortunate people on the planet. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sfFyU9

Delhi Sees New Winter Low, Temperature Drops To 2.4 Degrees This Morning

Gripped by severe cold, Delhi this morning recorded a minimum temperature of 2.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest for this season so far. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2F1wTHD

Temperatures Tumble To Minus-60 Degrees In Alaska

Bettles, Alaska hasn't climbed above 0 degrees in nearly 10 days. Sunday's high temperature was minus-47. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SzoP8S

On Land, Australia's Rising Heat Is 'Apocalyptic'. In Ocean, Its Worse.

Even before the ocean caught fever and reached temperatures no one had ever seen, Australia's ancient giant kelp was cooked. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SyIF44

10 Infants Die In 2 Days In Rajasthan's Kota, Chief Minister Orders Probe

Ten infants have died in 48 hours at a hospital in Rajasthan's Kota, prompting an inquiry by the state government. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sqUGOr

Extraordinary video moments of the year

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Senior citizen stabbed to death in Virar

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A 63-year-old woman was found dead in her Virar home on Friday evening. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37gg6wm

Megablock on CR from 11pm today

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Central Railway will operate a night traffic and power block on its main line from 11pm on Saturday, on both up and down fast lines between Vidyavihar and Mulund stations, which could inconvenience commuters. The block will end at 5am on Sunday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sqPs5h

Unions demand fare hike for autos, kaali peelis

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Taxi union leader A L Quadros on Friday made a demand for a fare hike for kaali peeli taxis, asking that the minimum fare be increased from Rs 22 to Rs 25. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2t54f5N

Kandivli man dies in Mum-Pune e-way crash

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A 45-year-old Kandivli resident died on the spot and six of his family members were injured when their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) hit a barricade on Mumbai-Pune Expressway and overturned after toppling thrice near Ozarde village, around 40km from Pune, on Friday morning. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37gg4oe

Indians are right to protest against rape, but the fight must start at home

A typical scene unfolds in India: angry crowds flood the streets in a mass outcry after yet another woman or girl falls victim to sexual violence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zs8PHi

There's a Texas-size area of hot sea water off the coast of New Zealand

In the South Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand, satellite imagery shows a massive area of ocean water at well-above-average temperatures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zzm4px

2010-2019: India's Top 10 News Events That Defined The Decade

Two of the world's largest-ever democratic elections with a turnout of nearly 2 billion people, dozens of other assembly or state elections - some simultaneous, while most within a few months of each... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Syu7BM

ISIS Says It Beheaded Christian Captives In Nigeria

ISIS released a video purporting to show its militants beheading 10 Christian men in Nigeria, saying it was part of a campaign to avenge the deaths of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and its... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tbQH8E

Spotify Says Will Skip Political Advertisement In 2020

Online music giant Spotify said Friday it would suspend political advertising in early 2020, becoming the latest digital giant to act on concerns over disinformation ahead of the US election. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/363ZMyK

Reddit user receives Secret Santa gift from Bill Gates

A Michigan woman got the Secret Santa gift of a lifetime this Christmas -- an 81-pound package from Bill Gates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37giljv

Mumbai: Decade ends with 109% rise in traffic

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This decade saw traffic flow choke up with the number of vehicles more than doubling but the city’s road length remaining consistent at about 2,000km. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35W6bvM

WR to launch third AC local in early January

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Western Railway passengers are likely to another AC local, as the third airconditioned rake will be introduced between Churchgate and Virar in early January, said sources on Thursday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35ZSRqr

The rise, fall and rise of BEST

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It’s been an eventful decade for BEST’s transport wing. It witnessed the steepest-ever drop in ridership — 20 lakh commuters left over seven years — and made a remarkable comeback, adding 10 lakh in just 20 days recently. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MxhrXU

Maharashtra DIG booked for molesting 17-year-old

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An FIR has been registered against a deputy inspector general (DIG) of Maharashtra police for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old girl at her birthday party in June. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2t53I3A

Amit Shah To Address Rally In Shimla Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday will address a public rally in Shimla to commemorate BJP's second year in power in the state. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37gctqt

Man Arrested For Attempting To Rape 6-Year-Old Girl In UP's Moradabad

A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 6-year-old girl at the district hospital in Moradabad. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZvJYCy

Wildfire In Chilean Port City Of Valparaiso Leaves 700 Homeless

More than 245 homes have been destroyed and 700 people left destitute after a forest fire tore through a low-income area of the Chilean seaside city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2StcRh3

Alaska Set To Finish 2019 With Record Warm Year

Alaska is set to finish 2019 with a record average high temperature after a year of extremes ranging from a sweltering summer and rampant wildfires to vanishing sea ice and winter rains where heavy... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Mw44qG

Benjamin Netanyahu Declares Victory In Ruling Party Leadership Primary

Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory in a leadership primary in his right-wing Likud party Friday, ensuring he will lead it into March elections. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34W6iWL

Canada Broadcaster Explains Missing Donald Trump 'Home Alone 2' Cameo

Canada's national public broadcaster confirmed Thursday it had cut out US President Donald Trump's cameo from the movie "Home Alone 2," but said the edit was made before he was elected. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3514EmM

North India Floods Killed Over 1,900 People This Year: Report

Floods in north India killed 1,900 people this year and forced more than three million out of their homes, according to a new report, which said these weather events reflected trends being driven by... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SqI9Fc

Madhya Pradesh BJP To Carry Out Awareness Campaign On Citizenship Law

The Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP will hold rallies and marches across the state from January 1 to create awareness about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), it said on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36awiPX

BJP Wants To Somehow Implement "Hindu Rashtra": P Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram slammed the BJP on Thursday, saying with a focus on the National Population Register, Citizenship Amendment Act and a countrywide NRC, it wants to "somehow... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PZB4tK

Trump said he was honored to be in 'Home Alone 2.' The same day, Canadian TV broadcast the movie without his cameo. Here's why.

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump told service members how he was honored to be in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," a movie he described as "one of the biggest" Christmas hits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PZNn9x

Christmas passes with no 'gift' from N Korea, but US officials are still watching closely

Now that the Christmas holiday has passed without a "gift" from the North Korean regime, US officials are puzzled why Kim Jong Un chose not to conduct a weapons test so far. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PW1tbM

A giant red star is acting weird and scientists think it may be about to explode

A young, bright star has been acting a little erratic lately. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PZicuU

Opinion: The Trump admin is hiding something

During the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of President Donald Trump's effort to pressure Ukraine into announcing an investigation of the Bidens, the committee issued 71 subpoenas and requests for information. The Trump administration, in response, produced nothing -- not a single piece of paper. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZgN5xQ

Ruthless Liverpool goes 13 points clear in EPL with rout of Leicester City

Freshly crowned Club World Cup champion Liverpool took a giant stride towards its first English top flight title in 30 years with a 4-0 Boxing Day rout of closest challenger Leicester City. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EWqhdq

American University of Afghanistan could close next year if federal funding is cut

The American University of Afghanistan is drawing up plans to shut down next year, a casualty of anticipated US government budget slashing of the school's steady stream of funding, three sources familiar with the planning tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2t4b6fL

Driver repeatedly runs over package

Video shows a delivery driver placing a customer's package in the street and then repeatedly rolls over it before driving away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QjI4ka

This 10-bedroom mansion in New York was offered for only $50,000, with one catch

A 6,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom Victorian mansion could've been yours for only $50,000, but there was one catch: You had to put together a restoration proposal for the historic property in order to be considered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QjRZGt

Kim and Kanye give 6-year-old daughter a $65,000 gift

For Christmas, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave their daughter a jacket that Michael Jackson once wore during an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor. HLN's Susan Hendricks explains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ryipMi

Top10: How J'khand assembly has become richer

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Wider Mulund-Thane bridge by May: Maha min

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Motorists making the daily trip from here to Mumbai and back have a better drive to look forward to in 2020 as the first phase of the Kopri bridge widening project is expected to be completed by May. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZmTAiV

Ganguly & Dravid to discuss injury management

Sourav Ganguly has invited Rahul Dravid to the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday and the two former India cricketers are all set to discuss the issues surrounding NCA at length. Alongside the meeting with Dravid, appointment of the Board's new Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will also be in focus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39d3yYv

Top10: How J'khand assembly has become richer

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Young people across Asia pushed for change in 2019. Meet five of them

2019 was the year of youth activism. Around the world, students and young adults took matters into their own hands, fighting for social issues like gender equality and climate action. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2tMlybW

What's behind Trump's nonsense on windmills and light bulbs

Did Donald Trump give you a lump of coal for Christmas? The President, after all, is doing everything possible to boost the production of coal, oil and natural gas. Yes, Trump's actions are helping to wreck the planet. But Trump and his cronies, notably Mitch McConnell and Rupert Murdoch, know full well what they are doing, making their actions all the more despicable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Mt2jdT

A security camera captured a police officer in Australia saving a choking baby

The couple was frantic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35YJ1F3

NBA player Nick Young gets engaged on Christmas

NBA player Nick Young hasn't played since 2018 -- but that doesn't mean he isn't winning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34VvEnJ

Kanye West dropped a new album on Christmas and called it -- what else? -- 'Jesus Is Born'

Kanye West is back at it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EUrWjD

Toronto rapper Bvlly, 24, killed on Christmas Eve

Bvlly, a Toronto-based rapper, was shot and killed early Christmas Eve in what police are calling a homicide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39ezLP1

"Ring Of Fire": Last Solar Eclipse Of The Decade To Begin Soon

Solar Eclipse 2019: The annular solar eclipse, the last one for the decade, is set to take place soon. Often referred to as the "ring of fire"- the solar eclipse or "Surya grahan" will begin at 7.59... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qn4m4z

Four Men Wearing Masks Open Fire At Gurgaon Shop, Probe On: Police

Four men, wearing masks, opened fire at a shop in Gurgaon on Tuesday. However, the shopkeeper, Sachin Goyal, and his staff managed to drive away the men before they could cause harm. The men soon fled... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SnWRwG

''Merry Christmas Everyone Apart From Delhi Police'': Jamia Students

Jamia Millia Islamia students protesting against the amended Citizenship Act celebrated Christmas even as their agitation entered its 13th day on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zq91qg

Norwegian Author And Former Spouse Of Princess, Ari Behn Dies At 47

Norwegian author Ari Behn, who was previously married to the country's Princess Maertha Louise, died on Wednesday aged 47, his manager told AFP, saying he had committed suicide. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZsLc1o

Puducherry Cafe Makes Chocolate Statue In Honour Of Abhinandan Varthaman

A cafe of chocolates and chocolate desserts in Puducherry has shown its respect to the Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by making a chocolate statue in his honour. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EP75hT

Ticketless woman attacks TC, GRP constable

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In yet another incident of assault on ticketchecking staff on Mumbai and suburban railway stations, a ticketless woman commuter was on Wednesday arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman ticket-checker and a woman GRP constable at Ambernath. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rrjSns

"It's A Boy!": Meet The Rare Black Rhino Baby Born On Christmas Eve

He was not born in a manger, and there were no wise men, nor frankincense or myrrh. But the masses are still flocking to see him. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37jBwsP

Families Homeless On Christmas After Forest Fire In Chilean Port

Dozens of families found themselves homeless on Christmas after a forest fire in the Chilean tourist port city of Valparaiso burned through two hillside neighborhoods. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QhcJhW

Benefited By Welfare Schemes, Tamil Nadu Farmer Builds Temple For PM Modi

A farmer has built a temple for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his farm at a village near, saying he was impressed and had benefited by welfare schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zld5bA

Pollution likely in Mum for next couple of days

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The city woke up to hazy skies on Christmas morning with the overall air quality index (AQI) for the day at 257, which falls in the poor category. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Muc4Zt

4 Shiv Sainiks booked for attacking VHP worker

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The four Sainiks named as accused in the FIR are shakha pramukh Samadhan Jugdar, Prakash Hasbe, Satyavan and Shrikant Yadav.It mentions "others" too, without naming them.No arrests have been made yet. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EP1o3k

Clouds may disappoint solar eclipse watchers today

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On Wednesday evening, parts of the city experienced brief drizzle spells. It happened in Andheri, Powai, Kanjurmarg, parts of South Mumbai, and in Thane and Kalyan. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QhBrPq

Man Arrested While Trying To Escape After Snatching Mobile, Cash In Delhi

A 25-year-old man was arrested while trying to escape along with his accomplices after snatching a mobile phone and cash from a person in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34XB01Y

Chelsea Want To Keep Willian Faith Against Southampton

Frank Lampard will hope Willian can inspire a return to home form when Southampton visit Stamford Bridge on Thursday. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ms90gu

Ganguly steps in, no Ranji game for Bumrah

Coming back after almost a three-month break, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had been asked to play an Elite Group 'A' game for Gujarat's Ranji Trophy match against Kerala. However, the bowler didn't want a hectic return and shared his concerns with Sourav Ganguly and BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The duo instructed him to concentrate on white ball cricket for now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rpdoFE

Happy Holidays 2019: Google Celebrates Christmas With A Bright Doodle

Google today celebrated the day three of its 'holiday season' doodle series with a bright and shiny doodle. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MsjHPZ

Watch: AAP Leader Loses His Cool Over A Reporter's Question

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann lost his cool on a journalist on Tuesday while holding a press conference in Chandigarh. Bhagwant Mann got angry when a journalist questioned Aam Aadmi Party's... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2rue3ps

Travis Kalanick to step down from Uber's board

Travis Kalanick is finally letting go of the company he helped build. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Rx0QC

While house rehabbers weren't looking, burglars made off with 800 items

Police in St. Louis want to return hundreds of items -- including tools, stained glass panels and generators -- taken in burglaries targeting residential rehabbers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EMLk2a

Christmas 2019: Popular Songs And Rhymes For Christmas

Christmas is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ, on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular customs include exchanging gifts,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/39aly60

Woman Who Drove Into Girl For Being Mexican Hit Black Child The Same Day

A woman accused of driving into a teenage girl because she believed she was Mexican had struck another child with her car less than an hour earlier, Iowa authorities say. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34VouA3

On Christmas Eve, US Firefighters Meet The Baby They Saved

Human beings shouldn't be this small, thought Shamia Pardlow, nor this color: a sickish, pinkish gray. The baby weighed 1 pound, 16 ounces. Her fingers and toes clung together, fused by ribbons of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/374kqyP

A $26M Cimabue masterpiece was found in an elderly woman's kitchen. Now France is blocking its export

France has blocked the export of a long-lost Italian masterpiece, which was found in an elderly woman's kitchen and sold for almost 24.2 million Euros ($26.8 million) at auction earlier this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39ccOfm

PM-Xi Chennai Meet Set Course For Steady Growth Of Ties: Chinese Minister

The second informal summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India's coastal town of Mamallapuram earlier this year charted the course for the steady growth of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QfUERs

Homeless Man Needs $27 For Bus Ticket To See Daughter On Christmas

Robert Fox knew where he should spend Christmas. With his daughter, who would welcome him with a hug and a kiss. He would tell her he loved her, and thank God for bringing them together. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SzhHJV

Drop in temp, a cooler yr end likely in Mumbai

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With a drop in temperature, the city is likely to wake up to a ‘cool’ Christmas morning. IMD predicted that minimum temperature will hover around 22°C. But pollution levels worsened on Tuesday with the AQI remaining in the ‘poor’ category. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sX2U0G

4 held for duping Mumbai hospital staffer of Rs 2L

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More than seven months after a south Mumbai hospital staffer lost nearly Rs 2 lakh on sharing a credit card OTP with a telecaller, the D B Marg police have arrested four residents of Uttar Pradesh for the phone banking fraud. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sX2Rlw

Justin Bieber is dropping new music and going on tour in 2020

Justin Bieber just gave a special gift to all his fans -- new music, a tour and a docuseries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZnNqPe

A family needed to be rescued in Colorado's snowy mountains. Officials say it's a reminder to be prepared for anything

A family stranded in the snowy expanses of the Rockies was found safe on Christmas Eve after going missing for 24 hours. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zkm6Sh

How families find joy in seeing a black Santa at Christmas

The first time Vivian Walker met a Santa the same color as she is, she was 41. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SqKqjF

Michael Bloomberg's White House Campaign Used Prison Labor: Report

Billionaire US presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg used prison labor to make calls for his campaign, investigative website The Intercept reported on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EML8zQ

Dombivali-Kalyan rail megablock today

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Suburban train services, especially for those who live in Kalyan and beyond, and some outstation trains will be hit for at least four hours on Christmas Day due to a megablock between Dombivali and Kalyan stations. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SzcW31

Society treasurer held for septic tank deaths

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Police on Tuesday arrested the treasurer of Morya Housing Society, Govandi, who had engaged three casual labourers who died after entering a septic tank on the society’s premises on Monday. The charge Pawan Palav has been booked under is the Indian Penal Code’s section 304 (causing death by negligence). from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EPoiHN

Rapper DaBaby cited on marijuana charge

Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper DaBaby was given two misdemeanor citations by police in Charlotte on Monday, and the star took to social media to protest his treatment by law enforcement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35WOBb1

Ed Sheeran says he began his weight loss journey after being fat shamed

Ed Sheeran revealed to losing more than 50 pounds after being trolled, and said he chose not to appear in his first music videos because "I never liked the way I looked." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q9WV0g

Compilation of celebs lip-syncing goes viral

A group of celebrities, including Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian West and Katy Perry, recorded a lip-sync music video for Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/397R5oY

In Asia Pacific the climate crisis is happening now, not in the future

The world's most disaster-prone region felt the harsh reality of the climate crisis in 2019. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35YgtM8

Internet Services To Remain Suspended In Lucknow Till Wednesday

Internet services will remain suspended in Lucknow till 8 pm on December 25, officials said on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PSfM14

Google, Apple Pull Down Popular UAE App After Report It Was A Spying Tool

A popular mobile application developed in the United Arab Emirates has been removed from both Apple and Google's online marketplaces following a report it was used for widespread government spying. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QdbEb4

Insta Influencers Face Backlash After Seen At Saudi Arabia Music Festival

On social media accounts of the followed and famous, the MDL Beast music festival was a rave true to form: fluorescent face paint, flashing lights and a star-studded lineup of DJs that spun dance... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34V3Hwd

US Stops Sending Sniffer Dogs To Jordan, Egypt After Multiple Deaths

The United States has temporarily stopped sending bomb detecting sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt after several of the animals died due to what US officials say was lack of care. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PSnWqr

Book Excerpt: How Modi Has Made A Mark As A Prime-Time Prime Minister

Exclusive excerpt from '2019: How Modi Won India' by Rajdeep Sardesai from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sTC89A

Boeing's CEO Firing Move To "Restore Confidence" Amid 737 Max Crisis

Boeing fired its chief executive officer Monday in a move intended to bring to a close the most tumultuous period in its 103-year history, marked by a bungled response to two fatal airplane crashes... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tHrFOF

IMF Economist Gita Gopinath Meets PM Modi

Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/399eYfO

CTET Answer Key 2019 released: How to raise objections?

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Meghan, Harry and baby Archie release their first Christmas card

Add a Christmas card from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and baby Archie to your holiday joy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2POZczd

IMD forecasts a ‘pleasant’ Christmas in Mumbai

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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in temperature in the city around Christmas. Officials said the weather is likely to be pleasant, considering the drop in maximum temperature. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35Qcjpi

Mum: Pillion rider falls off Vakola flyover, dies

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A 21-year-old pillion rider died while the biker is in a critical state at KEM hospital after an autorickshaw coming in the wrong direction collided with the bike on Sunday morning. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QgtSIy

Mumbai: Woman kills daughter’s married lover, held

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A 40-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 32-year-old man for having an affair with her daughter. The woman was helped by four others in the crime, the police said. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/372w4dy

'Don’t want Bal Thackeray statue in heritage area'

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Residents’ associations in south Mumbai have written to CM Uddhav Thackeray voicing concerns about heritage and traffic over the proposed Bal Thackeray statue opposite the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MnT2nz

‘Every 100gm of fish has 80 microplastic particles’

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People are consuming as many as 80 particles of microplastic — widely suspected to be cancer-causing — when they eat 100g of fish caught off the coast of Mumbai, found a study by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) in 2018-19. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EPUb3c

Schumer pushes for Ukraine documents in Senate trial

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday ramped up his push for the Senate to pursue witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump after newly released emails raised questions about how aid to Ukraine was formally frozen on the same day of Trump's July call with the Eastern European country's leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/374kpuN

Colin Kaepernick's Air Force 1 sneakers with a not-so-subtle message sell out online

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FDA approves new drug for migraine sufferers

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of a drug called ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine, which could be a new option for people who can't take or don't respond to migraine medications currently on the market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3728sWh

Harry Styles' 'Fine Line' album hits No. 1

Harry Styles has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2s5WU5T

Woman shames would-be porch pirate at neighbor's house

A would-be porch pirate in Glendale, California, was in for a surprise when he tried to steal a package from someone's porch and their neighbor intervened. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/371FlCL

Police spread Christmas cheer by giving out candy instead of tickets

Some drivers in Boise, Idaho, have gotten a jolly surprise after seeing flashing blue lights in their rear-view mirrors: police are giving out candy instead of tickets for some minor offenses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SnbYGK

US Welcomes Saudi Khashoggi Verdicts As "Important Step": Official

The United States on Monday welcomed death sentences issued by Saudi Arabia against five people over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35QHu3L

IMF Calls For 'Urgent' Action By India Amid Economic Slowdown

India's government must take steps quickly to reverse the economic slowdown of an economy that has been one of the engines of global growth, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34WQRhm

People Won't Have Died Had PM Given "Clarification" On NRC: AAP Leader

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have given a ''clarification'' on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) earlier, then the people would... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/375qabp

19 People Dead In Volcanic Eruption In New Zealand

The death toll from New Zealand's devastating White Island eruption has risen to 19, with police confirming Monday another death in hospital. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MkZbRc

"Victory Of Good Over Evil": PM Modi Sends Hanukkah Greetings To Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today drew similarities between Diwali and Hanukkah - an eight-day Jewish festival - as he sent across greetings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QaVJK7

In A First, Spacecraft Circling The Sun Spots Huge Trail Of Asteroid Dust

Once there was an asteroid that flew too close to the sun. It was small and dark and rocky, too fragile to withstand such scorching conditions. The asteroid cracked, releasing a burst of dust and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SiBpcE

Jharkhand assembly election results: Highlights

The counting of votes for 81 assembly seats is underway in all 24 district headquarters in Jharkhand. The state went to polls in five phases from November 30 to December 20. In Jharkhand, the BJP is up against the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance which includes Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. A party/alliance would need to win 41 seats to form a government in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rltbp5

Jharkhand assembly election results: Highlights

The counting of votes for 81 assembly seats is underway in all 24 district headquarters in Jharkhand. The state went to polls in five phases from November 30 to December 20. In Jharkhand, the BJP is up against the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance which includes Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. A party/alliance would need to win 41 seats to form a government in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rltbp5

Shortage Of Liquidity: Nitin Gadkari On Economic Slowdown

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed deep concern over the economic slowdown in the country. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZgELhz

Live Updates: Counting For 81 Jharkhand Assembly Seats Today

Will the BJP retain Jharkhand or will the JMM-Congress alliance govern the state for the next five years? The results of today's elections will also reveal whether the BJP's gamble to install a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Mm6J6r

3 Dead, 10 Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Cloth Godown In Delhi

Three people died and 10 others sustained injuries after a fire broke out in a cloth godown in Kirari in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/396ZhFS

Passenger Arrested With 21 Exotic Animals At Chennai Airport

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department on Sunday caught a smuggler of exotic animals at the international airport in the city. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/372blXq

7-year-old raped, murdered in Bhiwandi

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Hours after the body of a seven-year-old girl was found with her head smashed on Sunday morning, Bhoiwada police in Bhiwandi have arrested a 30-year-old porter working at a power loom unit for allegedly raping and killing her. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35OASmD

2 held for conning Zaveri Bazaar gold dealer

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The L T Marg police arrested two jeweller siblings for conning a wholesale gold dealer at Zaveri Bazaar, south Mumbai. The two accused bought gold ornaments worth Rs28 lakh, but reneged on the payments and, later, shut shop and fled. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sc9FM3

On average, 50 in Mumbai suffer a stroke daily

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Over 50 Mumbaikars suffer a stroke or brain attack every day but less than 10% of them get to hospital in time to avoid its long-term paralyzing effects. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/35Si8m4

Mum sailor released by pirates after 18 days

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After 18 days in captivity, 19 seafarers, including a Mumbai-based shipping officer, who had been abducted from a crude oil tanker off Nigeria earlier this month, were released on Saturday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q9UV8u

Live: Counting of votes in Jharkhand to begin at 8

Stay updated with Times of India to get live updates on Jharkhand Assembly Election results 2019 from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qb3BeJ

QVC founder Joseph Segel dies at 88

Joseph Segel, the founder of QVC, died on Saturday, according to a news release from the company that owns the shopping channel. He was 88 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PNySFH

Bill Cosby's spokesman calls Eddie Murphy a 'Hollywood slave' after SNL appearance

A spokesman for Bill Cosby has fired back at Eddie Murphy after the comedian made jokes at Cosby's expense during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sdWsSP

Rihanna teases fans about her latest album with a dog bobbing its head

Rihanna teased fans on Instagram on Sunday by posting a video of a dog bobbing its head to the song "Jump Around" by House of Pain -- and dropping a big hint about her upcoming album. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Keb1v

Votes For Jharkhand Assembly Elections To Be Counted Today: 10 Points

Votes cast for the Jharkhand assembly elections will be counted on Monday, amid a unanimous prediction by at least three exit polls that the Congress alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34RDw9H

LIve: Counting of votes in Jharkhand to begin at 8

Stay updated with Times of India to get live updates on Jharkhand Assembly Election results 2019 from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qb3BeJ

New Zealand's White Island eruption death toll rises to 17

The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption earlier this month has risen to 17 after another person died Sunday, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SgKVwQ

Charges Against Tejashwi Yadav Over Bihar Bandh Against Citizenship Law

Top opposition leaders In Bihar, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, have been booked in connection with the bandh organised here on the previous day in protest against the amended Citizenship Act and a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35QkPEG

7-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped, Killed In Maharashtra, Accused Arrested

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a 30-year-old man from her neighbourhood who smashed her head with a stone near Bhiwandi town in Maharashtra's Thane district, the police said... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QckDsN

Soon, Mumbai's Nair Hospital to go cashless

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Within a month, patients visiting civic-run Nair Hospital near Mumbai Central railway station will be able to swipe smartcards to pay for medical services instead of rummaging through their wallets for smalldenomination notes. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rgsddx