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Relative Of Extinct Tortoise Located In Galapagos

A scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands has discovered a tortoise with a "strong" genetic link to a presumed-extinct subspecies made famous by the popular Lonesome George, national park... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OxiPef

In Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2020, Plans Likely To Fight Inflation

Union Budget 2020: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Union Budget today, amid a slowdown in the economy. The government has been firefighting runaway price rise and turmoil... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Oie7kp

Donald Trump Set For Midweek Acquittal After Witnesses Blocked

The US Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to remove President Donald Trump, media reported, with his acquittal all but assured in the Republican-held chamber. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38XW6zz

DU results for Nov-Dec 2019 UG/PG exam declared; check here

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Delhi University (DU) results of C.B.C.S Scheme (P.G. , U.G.), 2Y-3Y-4Y Semester Scheme (P.G. , U.G.) For Semester Examinations held in Nov/Dec-2019 declared online. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/31lPLvm

Live: Will it be a middle class budget?

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Union Budget on Saturday. Budget includes detailed statement of the estimated revenues and expenditures to be incurred by the government in a particular fiscal year. Stay here for important and quick updates on the Centre's most important business-centric presentation: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2uOJpZg

Times Evoke: Antarctica changes and us

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Live: Will it be a middle class budget?

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Union Budget on Saturday. Budget includes detailed statement of the estimated revenues and expenditures to be incurred by the government in a particular fiscal year. Stay here for important and quick updates on the Centre's most important business-centric presentation: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2uOJpZg

What Brexit will mean for travelers

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Britain's departure from the European Union is finally upon us, but after all the warnings of chaos for inbound tourists and problems for UK travelers heading to the continent, what will situations will travelers actually face after January 31? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2GCVWla

4 years of Brexit in 4 minutes

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It's been almost four years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union - and it's been quite the journey. CNN takes a look at how Brexit unfolded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2GCCpBk

This country's populist leader to raffle off $130 million presidential jet

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Unlike his colleague to the north, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is known to fly commercial. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2tYUgzP

Cropped out of photo of white climate activists, this woman says it's time to stop erasing African voices

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When Ugandan climate change activist Vanessa Nakate attended the World Economic Conference in Davos, Switzerland, she was excited to share her message with the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/318yDZH

Nearly 12,000 cases of the coronavirus worldwide

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Mumbai: Soon, take an e-bike to your BKC office

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Electric bikes will soon provide last-mile connectivity at Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra and Kurla with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) planning to roll out the project on a pilot basis in partnership with the bike operator. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/31eRuCp

Mum: 64-yr-old man gets lifer for raping minor

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Refusing to grant leniency to a 64-year-old man, arrested in 2016 for repeatedly raping his 7-year-old neighbour for a year, a special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act court this week sentenced him to life imprisonment. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZVFXl

nCoV: N95 mask not necessary outside hospitals

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China’s coronavirus outbreak has resulted in stocks of N95 masks disappearing from chemist shops in Mumbai, but doctors say the high-end mask may not be as effective as presumed. Moreover, it may be unnecessary outside healthcare settings and hospitals. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3b0GWeN

Mum: Water woes in western suburbs to continue

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Citizens were inconvenienced for another day as there was water supply in several parts of western suburbs was not restored by Friday. The areas affected include Bandra, Vile Parle, Santacruz and Andheri. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/37N4SAb

Within Hours, Nirmala Sitharaman To Reveal Her Second Budget Amid Slowdown

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce her second Union Budget today. As India's first full-time woman Finance Minister rises to reveal her answer to the frail economy, all eyes will be on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31fiFx4

Coronavirus Kills 250 In China, Around 11,000 People Infected

The death toll from China's coronavirus outbreak has surpassed 250, the government said Saturday, as foreign nations tightened restrictions on travellers from China in response to the rapid spread of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2uVt9Fz

US Will Keep Building On "Strong" Ties With UK After Brexit: Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States would keep building "strong" ties with Britain following its departure from the European Union. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ug1eeq

4 years of Brexit in 4 minutes

It's been almost four years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union - and it's been quite the journey. CNN takes a look at how Brexit unfolded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GCCpBk

Anger over the Wuhan virus is sparking pushback against censorship

The Great Firewall of China has always been annoying, but it's not usually this deadly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36MvjVs

Brexit Is Here, What Changes?

At midnight on Friday -- 1,317 days after British voters decided to leave the European Union -- Brexit finally came about. So what changed? from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tiVRA3

Kolkata Man Found Living With Wife's Corpse For Three Days

A man lived with the corpse of his wife for three days in West Bengal's Nadia district before neighbours went to his house and found her decomposed body, police said on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37MJWcH

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty will retire in April

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IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, who has led the tech giant since 2012 will step down in April. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2S4piOp

Asian markets recover a little after coronavirus fears sunk stocks

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Asian markets are showing signs of recovery after being battered this week by the spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2tc2BPZ

UP TET 2020 answer key will be released today, result on Feb 7

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PM Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu Term India-Israel Relations "Very Strong"

Stating that India-Israel relationship is "very strong", Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday as the latter congratulated him on the 28th... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GCL7iT

20-Year Prison For 2 Gudiya Gang Rape Convicts

A Delhi court on Thursday awarded 20 years imprisonment to two men in the 2013 kidnapping and rape case of a five-year-old girl, Gudiya (not her real name). from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36JfX41

Air India Jet With Doctors, Special Crew To Fly Indians From China Today

A passenger aircraft will leave India for Wuhan city in China's Hubei province on Friday to bring back Indians stranded there amid a raging coronavirus outbreak, sources in the government said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37IlHML

Terrorist Killed, Policeman Injured In Firing Near Toll Plaza In Jammu

One terrorist has been killed in a gunfight with security forces at a toll plaza in Nagrota on the outskirts of Jammu. A policeman has been injured too after terrorists opened fire at the police team... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2S2W3f9

Urmila Matondkar Compares Citizenship Amendment Act To Rowlatt Act

Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar on Thursday compared the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) to the infamous Rowlatt Act of the British era. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38RtXtP

Coronavirus: WHO declares global emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. Beijing has taken extreme steps to stop the spread of the virus, including effectively quarantining more than 50 million people in Wuhan and surrounding Hubei province. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37IuOwP

Indians will fly out today if China allows

Beijing is yet to approve India’s request to operate two aircraft to fly back Indian nationals. The Indian side is hoping evacuation will finally begin Friday evening. "Indian nationals have been alerted about evacuation plans for Friday evening. It will materialise though only if Chinese authorities approve it," said a source in New Delhi late on Thursday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RFfnQo

Coronavirus: WHO declares global emergency

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. Beijing has taken extreme steps to stop the spread of the virus, including effectively quarantining more than 50 million people in Wuhan and surrounding Hubei province. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37IuOwP

Foreign Forces Trying To "Mislead" People Over CAA: Rajnath Singh

Senior BJP leader and Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday claimed that he felt "foreign forces" were trying to "weaken" India by "misleading" people against the amended citizenship law. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2u84u0u

Mumbai: Chill expected to stay till weekend

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Mumbaikars woke up to a cold morning on Thursday as the minimum temperature dipped to 13.6 degrees Celsius. This was the second lowest minimum recorded for the season, the lowest being 11.4 degrees on January 17. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZqnj8

Chop off Sharjeel Imam's hands: Saamna

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Saamna, the Shiv Sena mouthpiece, on Thursday tore into anti-citizenship law protester Sharjeel Imam’s “inflammatory and anti-national” statement and supported the government’s crackdown on him, raising fears of discord in the government it runs along with NCP and Congress. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2u7S6h0

6-yr-old testifies, man gets 10 yrs for sex abuse

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A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act court has sentenced a van driver to 10 years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-yearold girl twice near her Andheri school in 2016. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uPheJq

Mumbai: Rs 1cr payout to kin of mishap victim

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The victim, Darryl Dsouza, a Mira Road resident was working at a private firm and earning a monthly salary of Rs 42,000 at the time of the incident. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/31av6ub

DHFL Boss Kapil Wadhawan Arrested In Iqbal Mirchi Case Hospitalised

Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) CMD Kapil Wadhawan, who is in the custody of Enforcement Directorate, was admitted to state-run JJ hospital in central Mumbai after he complained of lower... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36HDLVK

Failed Parties Supporting Shaheen Bagh Protests: Smriti Irani

Union minister and Amethi MP Smriti Irani on Thursday claimed that political parties which failed in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections are supporting protests like those at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, where... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RJDvlc

Passengers Stuck On Italian Cruise Ship Amid Virus Scare Allowed To Leave

Thousands of stranded tourists were free to disembark from a cruise ship at an Italian port after authorities said two Chinese passengers feared to have the coronavirus tested negative Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38KT3e2

Pilots Sue American Airlines To Halt China Flights Amid Virus Outbreak

US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now declared a global health emergency. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36Dv5Ql

212 Dead In China Amid Virus Outbreak: Government

The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 212 after worst-hit Hubei province reported 42 new fatalities on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38TDBfy

Donald Trump Creates Coronavirus Task Force Amid Global Outbreak

US President Donald Trump on Thursday created a coronavirus task force to lead his administration's response to the deadly virus which has killed 170 people and infected 7,736 others in China, and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38XpciF

This teacher's shoes were stolen from his classroom, so his students surprised him

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, you could say the same about a video of a Nebraska teacher when he got an unexpected gift from his students. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37I9aZI

Anticipatory Bail Should Not Be Limited To A Fixed Period: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that anticipatory bail granted to an accused on apprehension or threat of arrest should not invariably be limited to a fixed period, as it is not in larger... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aSz3I5

Trump Attacks John Bolton As Senate Impeachment Trial Enters New Phase

President Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday at John Bolton, a potentially damaging witness at his Senate impeachment trial, amid White House efforts to block publication of an explosive book by the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aSzFxB

Two Defunct Satellites Speed Past Each Other, Narrowly Miss Collision

Two decommissioned satellites sped past each other Wednesday after experts had warned they may collide at a combined speed of 33,000 miles (53,000 kilometers) an hour, sending thousands of pieces of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OpTFhB

Trump's lawyers rolled out a breathtaking new defense

President Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz on Wednesday rolled out a novel and very Trumpian legal argument in his client's defense: The President's personal interest is the national interest when he's up for reelection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U2WbxM

Strong winds push portion of US border wall into Mexico

Newly installed panels from the US border wall fell over in high winds, landing on trees on the Mexican side of the border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2u1qlH4

Presidential candidate posts video after trying to shake a dog's mouth

Forget "gimme your paw," presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg tried to shake a dog's snout. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RTGndO

CNN granted rare access to Cuban presidential tour

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel invited the foreign press to tour the island with him, becoming the first Cuban leader to do so in decades. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38MsAg8

Jimmy Fallon recalls first night he met Kobe Bryant

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon got emotional while paying tribute to his friend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident on January 26. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vw6C2N

Mum: Car hits police jeep, father and son killed

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A father-son duo from Antop Hill were killed while six other members of their family were injured after their car rammed into a stationary police jeep on the Eastern Express Highway near Ramabai Nagar in Ghatkopar on Wednesday, reports S Ahmed Ali. The family was returning after a religious function in Nashik when the mishap took place at 11.15am. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RDJlo8

Mumbai cops fear CAA stir, bar pride parade

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In anticipation of anti-CAA and anti-NRC protests, organisers of the Queer Azaadi March, the annual pride parade that has been an expression of equal rights for LGBT individuals, have been denied police permission to host the event on February 1 at the August Kranti Maidan, where festivities commence every year before culminating at Girgaum Chowpatty. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2O89b16

Woman hit by FOB debris at Andheri rly station

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A 37-year-old woman from Nalasopara waiting for a train at Andheri station sustained a hairline fracture on the shoulder and escaped serious injuries after a stone fell from an overhead structure. Falgunie Sanghvi was waiting for a Virar-bound train on platform 3 around 10 am on Monday. She was at the south-end of the platform and the debris possibly fell off the south foot over-bridge. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/36wqbVm

In just 2 wks, lungs installation turns black

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In an experiment that has shown Mumbaikars the impact of air pollution on their health, the HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter lungs installation at Bandra has changed in colour from chalk white to black in two weeks. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RDJkk4

European Lawmakers Give Final Nod To Brexit In Emotional Vote

Britain's departure from the European Union was set in law Wednesday, amid emotional scenes, as the bloc's parliament voted to ratify the divorce papers. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/319TAU7

Bengaluru Has World's Worst Traffic, 4 Indian Cities In Top 10: Report

India has topped the TomTom Traffic Index 2019 with 4 of its cities amongst the 10 most congested cities globally. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36yeTQo

Centre Shouldn't Have Given Bhima-Koregoan Case To NIA: Anil Deshmukh

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Wednesday said that the Centre should not have transferred the Bhima Koregoan case to National Investigation Agency (NIA) without taking the state government... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2U3jZSd

No US Passengers Evacuated From China Show Symptoms Of Virus: Officials

None of the 195 US citizens evacuated on a chartered flight from the Chinese city at the epicenter of a deadly virus outbreak have shown symptoms of infection, a senior US health official said... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RYQPAZ

Warming temperatures could mean more heat-related illnesses and new diseases, experts warn

Rising temperatures triggering extreme weather events around the world could result in an increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths, as well as the threat of new infectious diseases, according to experts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CHAgh

Genetically engineered moths have been released into the wild to wipe out pests

Genetically modified diamondback moths designed to wipe out wild pest populations were released in fields for the first time in New York state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uIpRFI

BJP Doesn't Want Victory In Delhi Riding On Hatred: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the BJP did not wish to come to power in Delhi riding on hatred and such a victory would be unacceptable to the party. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aXl6ZM

Kobe Bryant's Helicopter Not Equipped With Recommended Warning System

The helicopter that crashed into a Los Angeles hillside killing NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others, was not equipped with vital software that alerts pilots when aircraft are too close to the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2teex3W

Donald Trump Signs US-Mexico-Canada Trade Accord, Ends NAFTA

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the new North American trade pact with Canada and Mexico into law, pronouncing a "glorious future" for US industry. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2O4CPEH

162 Dead In China Due To Coronavirus, More Than 1,000 New Cases

The health commission for Hubei, the Chinese province at the centre of the new coronavirus outbreak, said on Thursday that deaths in the province from the disease had risen by 37 to 162 as of the end... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2U2IgI2

Pentagon identifies two airmen killed in plane crash in Afghanistan

The two airmen who died in a US military plane crash in Afghanistan on Monday have been identified, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Ocra0

Kobe Bryant's Body Among Helicopter Crash Victims Identified By Officials

Medical examiners identified the body of NBA legend Kobe Bryant after recovering the remains of all nine people who died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles, officials said Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2vvjVjU

Charges Against 7 Pune Students For Beating Classmate

Seven students have been charged for allegedly thrashing a classmate who was "bright" and "used to answer all questions asked by teachers", Pune police said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GvLAmT

132 Dead In China Due To Coronavirus, Nearly 6,000 Confirmed Infections

The deadly coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in China with 25 new fatalities reported from central Hubei province taking the death toll to 132 and the confirmed infection cases to nearly 6,000. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37AxxIR

UK Court Hears India's Appeal To Extradite Couple Facing Murder Charges

The High Court in England on Tuesday heard the Indian government's appeal for the extradition of a UK-based couple to face charges of murder of their adopted son in India to claim his life insurance... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36CojKA

China virus toll passes 130, foreigners leave

Countries on Wednesday began evacuating their citizens from the Chinese city hardest-hit by an outbreak of a new virus that has killed 132 people and infected more than 6,000 on the mainland and abroad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2uDlVpM

China virus toll passes 130, foreigners leave

Countries on Wednesday began evacuating their citizens from the Chinese city hardest-hit by an outbreak of a new virus that has killed 132 people and infected more than 6,000 on the mainland and abroad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2uDlVpM

9-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after his younger sister was stabbed

A 9-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree after he allegedly stabbed his 5-year-old sister with a kitchen knife in an apartment, according to the Ocala Police Department in Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aKMCcN

Mum: Temp see dip, expect further drop, says IMD

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Temperatures in the city started dipping on Tuesday, and weathermen have forecasted a further dip in the coming days. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2GyAptC

HC scraps grant of Bandra plot to IAS Academy

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In a relief to the residents of Pal Hill in Bandra who had moved the Bombay high court in 2018 against a 4600 sq ft civic body-owned premises being given to Shiv Vidya Prabodhini Balasaheb Thackeray IAS Academy without inviting any bids, the allotment now stands cancelled. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vwKUvt

School trustee beats up boy, causes genital injury

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A 45-year-old trustee of a Mulund school was on Tuesday arrested for assaulting a Class X student and causing injury to his private parts. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aSc5ko

Woman to pilot Central Railway's first AC local

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Manisha Mhaske (45) is rapidly gaining speed in her career. Starting out as an assistant driver on a goods train, she graduated to suburban locals, and now hopes to be in the driver's seat of the Rajdhani. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aQDT8P

Asaduddin Owaisi Reads Out Preamble To The Constitution At Mumbai Rally

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday asked his party workers to pressurise the Maharashtra government to pass a resolution in the assembly against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37Avq7T

Australian Scientists "First To Replicate" New Coronavirus Outside China

Scientists in Australia have successfully replicated the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, in what they said would be a "game changer" in the fight against a deadly epidemic which has stricken thousands. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/311RGVD

Kingdom Appreciates Trump's Efforts On Peace Plan: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it "appreciates" President Donald Trump's efforts to devise a Middle East peace plan and called for the start of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38JlzN9

21 Killed In Bus-Auto-Rickshaw Collision In Maharashtra

At least 21 people, including nine women, were killed when a speeding state transport (ST) bus collided with an auto-rickshaw, causing both the vehicles to fall into a roadside well in Maharashtra''s... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38QraBs

Can Gir Lions Be Relocated To Madhya Pradesh? Top Court Asks Centre

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to respond on a plea by an NGO seeking direction to relocate some Asiatic lions from Gujarat's Gir forest to a wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aJtSKy

Don't Increase Stateless People: Luxembourg Minister To S Jaishankar

Amidst concerns over India's new citizenship act and the NRC, Luxembourg, a European Union member, said it doesn't want to "interfere in the domestic policy" of this country but has asked New Delhi to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38KgR1B

Airlines Cut China Flights As Companies Restrict Travel On Virus Fears

Airlines including United Airlines Holdings Inc said they were cancelling some flights to China as demand fell sharply and global companies told their employees not to travel on deepening fears over... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Gwd5wL

131 Dead In China Due To Coronavirus, 840 New Cases: Official

The number of confirmed deaths from China's viral outbreak has risen to 131, with authorities in central Hubei province on Wednesday reporting 25 new fatalities and 840 new cases. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RAsNgM

Defying Donald Trump, Boris Johnson Refuses To Ban Huawei From 5G

Prime Minister Boris Johnson granted Huawei a limited role in Britain's 5G mobile network on Tuesday, frustrating a global attempt by the United States to exclude the Chinese telecoms giant from the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37LEZRz

4 Coronavirus Cases In Germany, 40 To Be Screened On Wednesday

Germany now has four confirmed cases of the coronavirus sweeping China, health officials said Tuesday, all of them employees at a Bavarian firm recently visited by a Chinese colleague. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RyYN4B

Mike Pompeo Agrees To Testify On Iran, Iraq Policy: US House Committee

A Democratic-led US House of Representatives committee said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to testify at a public hearing on Iran and Iraq policy, after... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/312eapl

Air India Flight For Evacuation Of Indians From To Wuhan Approved: Report

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the Air India flight to Wuhan for the evacuation of Indian citizens from the coronavirus hit Chinese city. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36yw6Jt

FA Cup: Youngsters Shine As Arsenal Beat Bournemouth To Reach 5th Round

Mikel Arteta turned to youth at Dean Court and Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock repaid the Arsenal manager's faith with influential displays. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2RUi3IV

Vasai: Truck rams into pedestrians; one dead

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A speeding truck rammed into five men, killing one on the spot in Vasai on Monday night. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2U0lrEH

US CDC warns against all nonessential travel to China

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Gay couple moves Kerala HC to register marriage

Unable to get their marriage registered, a gay couple on Monday filed a petition in the Kerala high court challenging a clause in the Special Marriage Act, 1954, that recognises marriage only between a man and a woman. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RSJmDC

50 People Charged For Assaulting Officials At Noida's Jewar Airport Site

Over 50 people were charged on Monday for rioting and assaulting policemen and a sub-divisional magistrate during a land acquisition drive for the upcoming Jewar airport in Greater Noida, the police... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36CL6pX

After "Goli Maaro" Slogan At Minister's Rally, Poll Officer Seeks Report

After Union Minister Anurag Thakur was caught on camera at an election rally in Delhi on Monday encouraging the crowd to say "goli maaro" - or gun down traitors - the election office has asked for a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GwbeYR

"Still Time To Talk About Separate State": Students' Body On Bodo Accord

The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading movement for a separate Bodoland state, claimed that the accord signed on Monday was 'call of the time' to 'end armed conflict' and that... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aN3DmC

106 Dead In China Due To Coronavirus, Nearly 1,300 New Cases: Government

The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in China has soared to 106 while nearly 1,300 new cases have been confirmed, authorities said Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RTeFy2

US Top Court Supports Trump Administration On Immigrant Welfare Benefits

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a rule that aims to deny permanent residency and citizenship to immigrants who claim welfare benefits. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37JFScY

Bengal Government's Reply Sought On Plea In BJP Worker's Death

The Supreme Court Monday sought the West Bengal government's response on a plea of a BJP leader seeing direction to make him a party in the petition related to alleged murder of BJP activist Dulal... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2vqjAPj

Mumbai man quarantined for coronavirus

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Three more individuals returning from China, including a 36-year-old Tardeo man and two Pune residents, have been quarantined for the suspected novel coronavirus (nCov), taking the count of quarantined patients in the state to six. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/319TYSR

Entire Mumbai metro network to start in 6 yrs

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By 2026, commuters will be able to travel from one end of the city to the other within 60 minutes as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority plans to wrap up its entire Metro network of 337 km. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uGXWpu

5 get five years' RI in Ponzi scheme after 17 yrs

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The special MPID judge, PP Jadhav, convicted Narayandas Laxmidas Thakkar, Nalini Narayandas Thakkar, Yadnesh Narayandas Thakkar, Manish alias Pappu Laxmidas Thakkar, and Virendra Laxmidas Thakkar. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/319Nbsl

'Mumbai-Pune e-way mishaps dipped 43 per cent'

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The number of accidents on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has nearly halved over four years, dipping by 43%. While 151 deaths took place in 2016 (Jan to Dec), the number dropped to 86 in 2019. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/36wG3qL

What do you need to know about Coronavirus?

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at what you need to know about the Wuhan virus and coronaviruses like MERS and SARS in general, from what they are to how you can treat them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36g4KHP

Prince Andrew has not cooperated with Jeffrey Epstein probe, US Attorney says

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The FBI and prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York contacted Prince Andrew's lawyer to interview the prince about Jeffrey Epstein, but they have provided "zero" cooperation, according to US Attorney Geoffrey Berman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/30WEAsR

Slums Under Manish Sisodia's Constituency Complain "No Water On Time": BJP

BJP leader Vijay Goel on Monday evening visited the Mahatma Gandhi camp in Shashi Garden, which falls under the Assembly constituency of Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, and interacted... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RxZfAn

Kim Jong Un's aunt seen in public after husband's execution

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Kim Kyong Hui, the aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was seen for the first time in public since her husband was executed in 2013. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/312I9NZ

The Pacific Ocean is so acidic that it's dissolving Dungeness crabs' shells

The Pacific Ocean is becoming more acidic, and the cash-crabs that live in its coastal waters are some of its first inhabitants to feel its effects. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38IQGZ5

Michelle Obama wins family's third Grammy

Former first lady Michelle Obama has snagged her first Grammy win for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir "Becoming." It's the third Grammy win for the Obama household. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Z1Iqy

Germany Confirms First Coronavirus Case: Health Ministry

The first case of the deadly coronavirus spreading in China has been confirmed in Germany's southern Bavaria region, the Bavarian health ministry said Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GwZd5a

Mike Pompeo Urges Iraq To Uphold 'Sovereignty' As Iran Attacks US Targets

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday urged Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdel Mahdi to uphold his country's "sovereignty" in the face of "attacks" from Iran on US facilities in Iraq. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30ZGNDD

Americans Reconsider "Travel To China" Over Virus: US State Department

The US State Department on Monday encouraged Americans to "reconsider" any plans to travel to China amid a deadly outbreak of a coronavirus that originated in the city of Wuhan. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37AfOkO

"Absolutely Devastated": Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Mourn Kobe Bryant

Kobe Byant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died early on Sunday in a helicopter crash on a hillside in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2GqUbY1

Kobe Bryant's Death Sends Shockwaves Through NBA And Beyond

Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, died in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2vkrSbq

Kobe Bryant's Death Sends Shockwaves Through NBA And Beyond

Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, died in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2vkrSbq

Ugandan climate activist cropped out of photo with white peers

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The Associated Press news agency (AP) has apologized after cropping a Ugandan climate activist from a photograph where she had posed with her white peers after a press conference in Davos, Switzerland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2NVRfHe

36 dead, 1,607 hospitalized in massive quake

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At least 36 people died and more than 1,607 have been hospitalized in eastern Turkey after an earthquake rattled the region on Friday evening, according to state broadcaster TRT Haber. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3aG7i5y

Runner finds dangerous spikes hidden on popular nature trail

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Police in Australia are urging the public to stay alert after a runner found homemade spikes methodically hidden on a popular running trail Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2S2f0i7

China counts 2,700 cases of new virus, 80 deaths

China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose sharply to 2,744. While there were no new deaths confirmed outside of Hubei, the national tally of verified infections rose by 769, around half of them in Hubei province. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sZ1HpY

Kobe Bryant's Death Sends Shockwaves Through NBA And Beyond

Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, died in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2vkrSbq

Indian-Americans Protest In 30 US Cities Against CAA On Republic Day

India's 71st Republic day celebrations in the US on Sunday were marred by protests and marches, albeit peaceful ones, against recent changes in the citizenship law by large number of Indian Americans... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37yhf2U

"Being Sent Back To Delhi": Bhim Army Chief Detained In Hyderabad

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who was detained in Hyderabad last evening ahead of a planned protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA, said this morning that he was "being sent... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aM248z

Tiger Kills 35-Year-Old Man, His Cow In Madhya Pradesh

A tiger mauled to death a man and his cow in Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, a forest department official said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2O2dRFN

Watch: Caught By A Tiger, Man's Hair-Raising Escape In Maharashtra

The frightening scene becomes apparent only once the shaky cellphone footage focuses on the subject: A man lies stiff as a corpse in the middle of a field and a tiger sits over him. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RsR9bX

Grammys 2020: Lizzo, Billie Eilish Are Early Winners

The Grammys began with a tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash just hours before celebs began arriving on the red carpet from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2t3CfzM

Grammys: Priyanka's Bold And Beautiful Statement With Nick By Her Side

Grammys 2020: In an unusual move, Priyanka also accessorised with a crystal stud on her belly button from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36tZVLp

Maharashtra Launches Rs 10 Lunch Plate Scheme On Republic Day

The Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government on Sunday launched its much-awaited ''Shiv Bhojan'' scheme, which is aimed at providing a meal to the poor for just Rs 10, on the occasion of the 71st Republic... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36qihwB

9 People Dead In Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: Los Angeles Official

Nine people were killed in the helicopter crash which claimed the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Los Angeles officials confirmed on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2t3wTEG

Opposition Hasn't Created Strong Pressure On Government: Abhijit Banerjee

Laying stress on the need of a strong opposition, Nobel Prize winner economist Abhijit Banerjee on Sunday said parties opposed to Modi government were "disunited" and have not been able to create... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2vp8tpW

80 Died In China, Over 2,700 Cases Confirmed

China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tIXFTd

The 2020 Grammy Awards

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UK Unveils New Fast-Track Visa Scheme For Scientists After Brexit

Britain on Sunday announced a new fast-track visa scheme for top scientists, researchers and mathematicians as it prepares a new immigration system for life outside the European Union. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37vHCqe

North India Shivers Under Cold; Snowfall Forecast For Himachal Pradesh

Parts of north India shivered under cold conditions on Sunday with the weather department issuing a warning for heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh even as there was some respite for Kashmir... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tW0y31

Lampard Calls For New Signings After Chelsea's Narrow Win Over Hull

Frank Lampard has bemoaned Chelsea's failure to kill off defensive opponents throughout his first season in charge and he believes signings in key attacking areas are the solution. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2vnpctK

Republic Day 2020: Join India's great big constitution party

India is the world's largest democracy, and it's serious about its constitution. The country goes all out to celebrate its remarkable achievement in self-governing each Republic Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GtSucd

R-Day live: Delhi under tight security cover

Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live updates on Republic Day celebrations across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36oiOPD

MS Dhoni is fit and Indian team needs him: Raina

"Dhoni will probably be coming to Chennai in the first week of March to train ahead of the IPL. I want to see him continue to play. He is looking fit and has been training hard. I still think the Indian team needs him. But it is Virat’s call," Suresh Raina told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30TKtXy

Bravery Medals For Air Force Pilots Of Chopper Shot Down In Friendly Fire

Two Indian Air Force pilots of a chopper accidentally shot down in a friendly fire incident last year in Jammu and Kashmir - squadron leaders Ninad Mandavgane and Siddharth Vashisht - have been... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2O0tWfb

China's Lunar New Year nightmare as flu outbreak worsens

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Boeing's huge 777-9X airplane takes its first flight

The world's longest and largest twin-engine airliner, the Boeing 777-9X has finally taken to the skies for its maiden flight, offering a ray of hope for the troubled US aviation company following months of grim headlines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TS44WK

Sundarbans Doctor, Guwahati Veterinarian Among Padma Shri Awardees

From conservation of Asian elephants to treating thousands of cancer patients at zero cost -- there are several awardees who were on Saturday selected for Padma Shri Award ahead of the 71st Republic... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sWdp4E

First "Presumptive" Coronavirus Case Reported In Canada

Canada's first "presumptive" case of a new coronavirus has been detected in a man who returned to Toronto from the Chinese city where the virus first appeared, health officials announced Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NZXhq4

Shanghai Reports First Death From China Coronavirus

China's deadly viral contagion has killed one person in Shanghai, the city's government said on Sunday, the first reported death in the country's financial hub. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2t2MEf6

35 injured in Mumbai-Goa highway mishap

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At least 35 persons, including 10 from Mumbai and two from Thane, were injured when an ST bus overturned and fell into a ditch on the Mumbai-Goa highway following brake failure, ahead of Godh bridge at Kalamaje village, in Mangaon, Raigad, around 5am on Saturday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2O1erUe

2 stage kidnapping after teacher pulls them up

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Two classmates, aged 11, from Mira Road staged their kidnapping and subsequent escape from their abductors on Wednesday, after being reprimanded by their teacher for not doing their homework. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/38Li9JT

Mumbai 24x7: Mixed response to test drive at malls

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Whether it was a tipsy reveller or someone returning from a late night shift in need of some post-movie feeding, several bleary-eyed shops and eateries at city malls remained open beyond midnight hours for people to browse and dine during the test drive of the 24x7 functioning permit on Friday night. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aHK1jJ

CR to train 15 personnel for own flood rescue team

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Central Railway will soon have a Flood Rescue Team (FRT), as it has short-listed 15 personnel for the team, including 5 women, to be trained by the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to help handle emergencies, such as passengers who are stranded inside a train on water-logged tracks. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/38HfP6i

This is the bar Trump's defense needs to clear

On Saturday, President Trump's defense team, as expected, simply brushed aside mountains of evidence and testimony -- including a new audio recording -- that shows a concerted effort from the White House to leverage aid to Ukraine in exchange for investigations that would politically benefit the President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38CdqKg

Louise Linton sides with Greta Thunberg after husband Steve Mnuchin takes jab at climate crisis activist

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's wife Louise Linton on Saturday showed support for climate activist Greta Thunberg, days after her husband took a jab at the teenager. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/311e5T6

In the camp world of K-pop, it's hard for stars to be gay

On a brightly lit stage, two male K-pop stars with glowing skin and perfectly coiffed hair are nibbling either end of the same long, chocolate stick. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2sXhiGx

FedEx driver shoveled snow off customer's stoop

A delivery driver's good deed is being shared with the world, thanks to a doorbell camera. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Rpt8Tm

49er treating family of fallen Army sergeant to the Super Bowl

Before US Army Sgt. Martin LaMar was killed in Iraq, he spent his weekends cheering on the San Francisco 49ers. Next week, LaMar's service will be honored during Super Bowl LIV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30TJKFJ

Artifact found at Civil War site may be a 'witch bottle' used to ward off evil spirits. Really

Never heard of a "witch bottle"? Step right in, friend, sit a spell (not the evil kind) and we'll tell you why archaeologists believe a broken bottle found in Virginia just might be one. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O04M0b

Taylor Swift won't attend the Grammys, source says

Taylor Swift won't be attending the Grammys on Sunday, a source close to the singer told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Rqwh57

China Coronavirus Kills 54, More Than 300 New Cases Confirmed

The number of confirmed deaths from a viral outbreak in China has risen to 54, with authorities in hard-hit Hubei province on Sunday reporting 13 more fatalities and 323 new cases. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30Yj4nA

India's Military Might To Be On Display At Republic Day Parade Today

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro will be the Chief Guest today as India celebrates its 71st Republic Day with a 90-minute display of government-sanctioned tableaus focusing on the nation's military... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Rqcumo

World No.2 Karolina Pliskova Crashes Out In Latest Australian Open Shock

Karolina Pliskova's defeat to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova means that two of the top three seeds are now out of the women's draw at the Australian Open. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2tGbwts

Haaland's Fairytale Start Continues As Borussia Dortmund Rout Cologne

Erling Braut Haaland scored twice more off the bench as Borussia Dortmund moved up to third in the Bundesliga with a 5-1 thumping of Cologne. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/30Wkf70

World No.2 Karolina Pliskova Crashes Out In Latest Australian Open Shock

Karolina Pliskova's defeat to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova means that two of the top three seeds are now out of the women's draw at the Australian Open. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2tGbwts

Haaland's Fairytale Start Continues As Borussia Dortmund Rout Cologne

Erling Braut Haaland scored twice more off the bench as Borussia Dortmund moved up to third in the Bundesliga with a 5-1 thumping of Cologne. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/30Wkf70

French Tourist Found Dead After Snowmobile Breaks Through Ice In Canada

Canadian searchers on Friday found the body of one of five French snowmobilers whose machines fell through the ice of a frozen lake, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2tFiVcv

ICSI CS Foundation Result 2019 to be released today at icsi.edu, check updates

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Shreyas Iyer stamps authority as India's No. 4

When India lost two quick wickets at a crucial juncture of their run-chase in the first T20I against New Zealand in Auckland, Iyer, batting at No. 4, stood up with a sublime unbeaten knock of a 29-ball 58 to take India to the target of 204 with an over to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gl3Lvt

Shreyas Iyer stamps authority as India's No. 4

When India lost two quick wickets at a crucial juncture of their run-chase in the first T20I against New Zealand in Auckland, Iyer, batting at No. 4, stood up with a sublime unbeaten knock of a 29-ball 58 to take India to the target of 204 with an over to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gl3Lvt

Top10: How India sparked a ‘billion-dollar idea’

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Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Kills 41 In China, Over 1,000 Affected

China has launched a massive quarantine effort for Wuhan where coronavirus outbreak has triggered health warnings in several countries across the world in the last few days. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TQ7idk

11 Including 7 From Kerala Under Watch In India Over Coronavirus Fears

Eleven people in four cities of India have been kept under observation after they returned from China and showed mild symptoms of the new coronavirus. Seven people in Kerala, two in Mumbai and one... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RpWPDS

Australia Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus

Australia declared on Saturday its first confirmed case of the Wuhan coronavirus in the state of Victoria, with the patient hospitalized in a stable condition in a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria health... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aG1JEi

Times Evoke: A lonely planet

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Trump Unveils US Space Force Logo, Mocked For Looking Like Star Trek Sign

Over the years, Star Trek has been responsible for inspiring real world innovations from tablet computers to needleless injection devices and real time translators. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36v2jBD

Insurance co officer held for Rs 12cr fraud

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The fraud amount, currently estimated at Rs 12 crore, is likely to go up to Rs 50 crore, said police. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/30OOKvw

1.2km overhead cables removed in Parel, Worli

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Declaring war on the city-wide eyesore of dangling overhead utility wires, over 1.2km of unauthorised cables were removed by civic authorities from trees, poles, monorail pillars and every other conceivable perch in a special drive over the last fortnight in Lower Parel, Worli, and Haji Ali areas. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vjbBDD

Maha CM to open aviary at Byculla Zoo on Sunday

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An aviary with more than 100 species of native aquatic birds on display will be inaugurated at the Byculla zoo by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/36slMma

Court reprieve for Ukrainian in Mumbai since 2013

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A Ukrainian national, Nataliya Yesauenko (34), approached the Bombay high court to challenge 'repeated' short-term visas issued to her and argued that she was eligible for a long-term five-year visa as she has been in India since seven years. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2TX4mvs

China is a massive headache for Europe

Europe has a China problem. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36ofwvK

World Bank to consider giving Tanzania $500 million education loan despite ban on pregnant schoolgirls

A multi-million dollar World Bank education loan to Tanzania is back on the table for possible approval next week after it was pulled over a year ago amid concerns about the country's policy of banning pregnant girls and young mothers from attending state school. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vd1T5F

Must-watch videos of the week

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Dems invoke McCain during Senate impeachment trial

Impeachment House manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) used video footage of late Sen. John McCain during the Senate impeachment trial to exemplify the threat posed by Russia on Ukraine over the course of history, and to reinforce the notion that support for Ukraine is critical to US national security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30OtINB

China Virus Kills 41 People, 13 Cities Remain Under Quarantine

The number of reported deaths from a deadly viral outbreak in China has risen to 41, with authorities in hard-hit Hubei province on Saturday reporting 15 new fatalities. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2sUWgbz

'Pay me Rs 2L/month, I’ll fix railway systems'

In an interesting twist to the multi-crore rail e-ticketing racket, its mastermind has reached out to the Railway Police Force (RPF) chief claiming “huge gaps” in the transport behemoth’s IT security system. The accused reached out to RPF DG claiming that railways can hire him at Rs 2 lakh monthly salary as an ‘ethical’ hacker as IT giants do. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RGnCKW

TOI Top 10: Why it pays for militants to surrender

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US declines UK request to extradite American accused in teen's death

The United States has declined the United Kingdom's request to extradite American citizen Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat, who was charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of a British teenager last August. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RP5QoK

Union Minister's Comeback On P Chidambaram's "Tukde Tukde" Remark

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hit back at senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram after the latter's attack of the centre on Thursday over India slipping 10 places in the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2uw7Nyl

Jagan Reddy Cites Jayalalithaa's Example Amid Row Over 3 Andhra Capitals

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday said the Constitution did not have the word "capital" and claimed there was no need for any legislation to decide the seat of governance... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37lYUGd

'Pay me Rs 2L/month, I’ll fix railway systems'

In an interesting twist to the multi-crore rail e-ticketing racket, its mastermind has reached out to the Railway Police Force (RPF) chief claiming “huge gaps” in the transport behemoth’s IT security system. The accused reached out to RPF DG claiming that railways can hire him at Rs 2 lakh monthly salary as an ‘ethical’ hacker as IT giants do. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RGnCKW

3 cities under lockdown as outbreak kills dozens

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Trump "Made A Religious Man Out Of Vladimir Putin": US Democrat

There have been few chuckles during US. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. But a wisecrack on Thursday about Russian President Vladimir Putin produced some laughter, at least... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37ne7XJ

Donald Trump: Elon Musk 'does good at rockets'

In a CNBC interview at Davos, President Trump was asked to comment on Elon Musk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RI9Vep

She is the first openly bisexual contestant in Miss USA's 68-year history

Miss Utah USA champ Rachel Slawson competed for the crown five times before she finally won. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NVzUOt

Walking shark is discovered near Australia

Scientists discovered four new species off walking sharks near the northern coast of Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vcolMg

Macron shouts at Israeli security in Jerusalem

French President Emmanuel Macron admonished Israeli security officers after they appeared to try to follow him into a church in Jerusalem that is considered French territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aAuAd1

These energy leaders disagree over how to deal with coal

John Defterios' panel at the World Economic Forum explored how to phase out coal in a way that doesn't hit the world's poor the hardest from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2upu8xG

China Says 25 Killed By New Virus, Number Of Those Infected Rises To 830

The death toll in China's viral outbreak has risen to 25, with the number of confirmed cases also leaping to 830, the national health commission said on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30LEWCu

Japan Reports Second Case Of China Coronavirus

Japan's health ministry said Friday it had confirmed the country's second case of a novel coronavirus strain, in a man who travelled from the Chinese city of Wuhan. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GjB6a8

Closer Than Ever: 'Doomsday Clock' Now 100 Seconds From Midnight

The Doomsday Clock on Thursday ticked down to 100 seconds to midnight, symbolizing the greatest level of peril to humanity since its creation in 1947 as the threat posed by climate change and a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36nEU4X

IndiGo mid-air scare after 22nd snag in 2 yrs

The snag-prone Pratt and Whitney engine (PW) of an IndiGo A320 Neo stalled yet again soon after taking off from Mumbai for Hyderabad as 6E-5384 in the early hours of Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RiWRx5

Malls, multiplexes plan 24x7 ops from tonight

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To make the most of the Republic Day weekend, some city malls are gearing up to stay open 24x7 from Friday night, three days before the official date announced by the state cabinet. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Gkznl6

BMC invites proposals to include in budget

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The BMC has asked its ward officers, who head each of the 24 civic zones, to propose 'innovative' development works, like improving roads, footpaths or green cover, costing a maximum Rs 5 crore. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tBWipm

Small BMC hosp saves 10-week premature baby

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Big public hospitals with thousands of beds and hundreds of doctors routinely treat premature babies, but BMC's secondary (read, smaller) hospitals are usually not the scene for medical dramas or miracles. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RjU1bb

From Feb, food trucks at Juhu, BKC, Nariman Point

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From February, Mumbaikars will be able to satisfy their midnight food cravings at Juhu Chowpatty, Girgaum Chowpatty, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Worli Seaface, Bandra Bandstand, Nariman Point and near the NCPA where food trucks will operate after 10pm. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/36is1sV

IndiGo mid-air scare after 22nd snag in 2 yrs

The snag-prone Pratt and Whitney engine (PW) of an IndiGo A320 Neo stalled yet again soon after taking off from Mumbai for Hyderabad as 6E-5384 in the early hours of Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RiWRx5

Virus exposing flaws in Xi's control

Speaking on the tenth anniversary of the 2003 SARS crisis, Zhong Nanshan, one of the heroes in China's fight against that disease, described its as a "turning point" for the nation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uvUZIh

Saudi Crown Prince Met Bezos For Dinner, Then WhatsApped Spyware: Report

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos's phone was likely infected by spyware hidden in a message from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, according to an analysis released Wednesday, prompting calls for an... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37lPsmb

Chinese rescue auto expo, book 20% space

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Jeff Bezos Tweets Photo Of Khashoggi Memorial After Saudi Hacking Report

UN experts have demanded an immediate investigation by US and other authorities into allegations that Saudi Arabia's crown prince was involved in a plot to hack the phone of Amazon boss and Washington... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RG1ArM

India, China Got "Tremendous Advantage" Of Developing Nation Tag: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday complained that his country has not been "treated fairly" by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), stating that the United States is not considered a "developing... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RJABLQ

Donald Trump To Become First US President To Attend Anti-Abortion Rally

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to attend the March for Life rally this week and become the first president ever to address in-person America's biggest gathering of anti-abortion... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RFUm6Z

One Dead, 5 Tourists Missing After Snowmobiles Fall Through Ice In Canada

A Canadian guide died and five French tourists were missing after their snowmobiles plunged through ice into freezing water in northern Quebec, Canadian police said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38sGdkg

These tigers spent lives in cages. See first moments of a new life.

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Over the course of the 18-month "Operation Liberty" rescue mission, 21 tigers and lions were saved from circuses in Guatemala. Now 17 of those big cats will be arriving at a secret sanctuary in South Africa. CNN's David McKenzie reports from Free State, South Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/37lMhuU

From Pakistan to the Caribbean: Curry's journey around the world

In 2019, ubiquitous Japanese curry house chain CoCo Ichibanya restaurant announced plans to bring its popular "curry rice" to India in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3awp23r

Australia On High Alert For New Bushfires As Heat And Winds Pick Up

Australian firefighters are on high alert for the possibility that scorching temperatures and strong winds could whip up new bushfires on Thursday, coming after rain brought welcome respite to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TM6CWa

Switzerland Police Use Teargas, Water Cannons On Protesters

Swiss police on Wednesday used water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas to subdue demonstrators in Zurich who ignited fireworks and threw bottles as part of a protest targeting the annual World... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30JQEgZ

Gujarat BJP MP Says Instagram Account Hacked, Police Start Probe

Senior BJP Member of Parliament from Gujarat CR Patil on Wednesday said his Instagram account has been hacked and sought police action in the matter. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Rkc0hR

Macron shouts at Israeli security officers in altercation in Jerusalem

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Greta Thunberg hits back at Trump

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President Trump made his address at Davos and was quickly countered by activist Greta Thunberg in a speech of her own. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/30IObmE