Thursday, January 31, 2019

Sony Increases PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage From 10GB to 100GB

PS Plus members will have more space to store their game saves now.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Leak Tips Triple Rear Cameras, Infinity-V Display

As per leaked images of the Galaxy A50's internal design, it will feature triple rear cameras and will sport an Infinity-V Display.

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Ben Affleck-Less The Batman, Suicide Squad Reboot to Release in 2021

DC Super Pets will release on May 21, 2021, followed by The Batman - minus Ben Affleck, and focusing on a younger Bruce Wayne - on June 25, 2021, and James Gunn's soft reboot The Suicide Squad...

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Chrome 72 Rolled Out for Desktop, Android, and iOS Users: Here's What's New

Chrome 72 for Android brings along upgrades for the media player notifications while using Incognito tab, and more.

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In New "Hate Crime" Incident, Hindu Temple Vandalised In US' Kentucky

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and walls, and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall.

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Apple Engineer Arrested For Leaking Classified Information To China

For the second time in six months, an Apple engineer has been accused of attempting to leak confidential intellectual information about the company's secret autonomous vehicle programme to China.

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Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's Daughters In Canada: Source

The daughters of Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi, whose blasphemy case spotlighted religious extremism in her country, are now in Canada, a source close to the case said Wednesday.

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US Midwest Gets Colder Than The South Pole Due To Polar Vortex

A torrent of polar air brought record-low temperatures to much of the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, making conditions so unbearable that trash haulers stopped making pickups and mail carriers suspended...

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Florida College Student Arrested With Automatic Rifle, Ammunition In Car

A University of Central Florida sophomore was arrested after police found an automatic weapon in his car on campus, according to university officials.

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US Prosecutors Urge Jury To Not Let El Chapo "Escape Responsibility"

US federal prosecutors on Wednesday urged a New York jury to convict Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, saying the "avalanche of evidence" presented over the past three months proved his...

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US, China Launch High-Level Trade Talks Amid Deep Differences

The United States and China opened a pivotal round of high-level talks on Wednesday aimed at digging out from their months-long trade war amid deep differences over Chinese practices on intellectual...

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Trump Calls Venezuela's Juan Guaido As US Pushes For Nicolas Maduro To Go

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president by phone on Wednesday, reiterating support for his "fight to regain democracy," as Washington's push to force...

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Purported Hackers Stole US Evidence In Russia Probe: Court Filing

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office said on Wednesday that self-proclaimed hackers in Russia stole evidence prosecutors had turned over confidentially to a Russian firm accused of funding a...

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A Deaf Couple Sought Help From Delta Staff. Now, They Want To Sue Airline

A deaf couple accused a Delta Air Lines staffer of discriminating against them by refusing to communicate with them in a way they would understand - in writing. Instead, the couple said, the staffer...

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6 Dead As Deep Freeze Grips US Midwest, Emergency In 2 States: Officials

Millions across the Midwest experienced a freeze normally reserved for the Arctic Circle on Wednesday as temperatures dropped to nearly 50 degrees below zero

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Apple-Facebook War Escalates Over Social Networking Giant's 'Secret App'

Apple escalated its war against Facebook and its privacy practices on Wednesday, accusing the social-networking giant of breaking its rules and distributing a secret data-collection app to consumers.

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Rare Primitive Humans May Have Made Tools, Jewellery: Study

A rare species of primitive human roamed the forests of Eurasia 200,000 years ago and may have made tools and even jewellery, according to new research published Wednesday.

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Stripper-Turned-Pharma Executive Gave Doctor A Lap Dance For Prescription

Physician Paul Madison is suspected of taking more than $70,000 in bribes from a drug company to churn out prescriptions for its highly addictive fentanyl spray. But on Tuesday, prosecutors wanted...

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Israeli Forces Kill Knife-Wielding Palestinian Girl, Say Police

Israeli forces shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian girl who tried to carry out a stabbing attack at a checkpoint between the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem on Wednesday, police said.

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Wikileaks Takes A Swipe At 'Famously Secret' Vatican's Power Struggle

Wikileaks, the tell-anything anti-secrecy organization, on Wednesday took aim at one of the world's most secretive institutions, the Vatican, releasing a small collection of documents about a power...

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"Don't Deal In Venezuelan Gold," White House Says, In Anti-Maduro Push

The White House warned traders on Wednesday not to deal in Venezuelan gold or oil following its imposition of stiff sanctions aimed at forcing socialist President Nicolas Maduro from power.

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Presidential Hopeful Ex-Starbucks CEO Stumped Over Question On Food Price

You would think an aspiring politician who used to be the CEO of a food company would be able to answer the question that so often stumps people on the campaign trail: What is the price of (insert...

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Youngest Member Of Murderous Manson 'Family' Recommended For Parole

The California Board of Parole Hearings recommended on Wednesday that Leslie Van Houten, the youngest of Charles Manson's murderous "family" of followers, be released early from the life prison term...

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Who Wants Donald Trump To Be President? God Does, Says White House

President Donald Trump has plenty of detractors, but for spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, he has support from above.

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How much money ex-CEO Chanda Kochhar will have to return to ICICI?

The move follows a report by former Supreme Court judge, B N Srikrishna, which found Kochhar guilty of violating the bank’s code of conduct in disbursing loans to Videocon group. Kochhar had gone on “leave” on June 18 last year pending completion of the enquiry.

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Live: Cong wins Ramgarh, BJP leads in Jind

Congress candidate Shafia Khan wins Rajasthan's Ramgarh bypoll by a margin over 12, 228 votes, while BJP candidate Krishan Middha is leading in Haryana's Jind. Stay with TOI for all the live updates:

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Three taxes on income no one should have to pay



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New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday.

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Google+ to Lose Some Features Next Week as Company Prepares to Delete All Data

Google says it will shut down Google+ completely on April 2, 2019, but some essential features will be taken offline as early as next week.

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600 Indian students held in US for illegal stay

The Department of Homeland Security said it set up a fake university as part of an undercover operation to identify recruiters and entities engaged in immigration fraud. Eight student recruiters were charged with participating in a conspiracy to help at least 600 foreign citizens stay in the US illegally, according to the indictments.

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How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone

Recording WhatsApp calls is far from straightforward. There are two ways to go about it, and both have a similar issue. But if you are wondering how to record WhatsApp call on iPhone or Android,...

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OnePlus Pulls OxygenOS Beta Updates for 4 Phones After Reports of Bricking

OxygenOS Open Beta 26 was released for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 24 for the OnePlus 5T, while the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T received OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and Open Beta 4, respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 Get Their First Software Update

Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 are now receiving firmware version M105FDDU1ASA7 and M205FDDU1ASA9 respectively.

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"We Didn't Tick Right Boxes": Hamilton Humiliation Upsets Rohit Sharma

The Hamilton ODI ended in the first session itself with less than 50 overs bowled in the entire match.

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Fans Savagely Troll Michael Vaughan For Jibe At India's Batting Collapse

India were bowled out for 92 in the 4th ODI against New Zealand and Michael Vaughan took to Twitter to have his say on the matter.

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5th ODI: Quinton De Kock Assault Sinks Pakistan In Series Decider

Quinton de Kock slammed 83 off 58 balls as South Africa chased down a target of 241 with seven wickets and ten overs to spare to seal a 3-2 series win.

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4th ODI: New Zealand Humiliate India, Win By Eight Wickets In Hamilton

New Zealand thrashed India by eight wickets to claim a consolation win in Hamilton.

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Premier League: Liverpool Held In Title Blow, Chelsea Humiliated

Liverpool, chasing a first English title since 1990, had to settle for a frustrating draw that left them five points ahead of champions Manchester City.

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Confessed To Crime As Police Threatened To Implicate Family: Sreesanth

Sreesanth claimed in the Supreme Court that Delhi Police had threatened that his family members would be implicated and tortured.

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"Nobody Like Him": Khaleel Ahmed-MS Dhoni's Bromance Breaks The Internet

The bromance between Khaleel Ahmed and MS Dhoni winning the Internet.

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4th ODI: New Zealand Thrash India By Eight Wickets

Highlights: India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: India were bowled out for paltry 92 runs.

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Bizarre Run-Out In Big Bash League Will Leave You In Splits. Watch

The run-out happened during a match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder.

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"Key Is To Be Aggressive": Santner Hopes For Improved New Zealand Show

India are already decisively 3-0 up in the five-match ODI series.

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KL Rahul Named In India A Squad For First Four-Day Game vs England Lions

Ankit Bawne was named skipper of the 14-man squad that comprises the likes of pacer Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini and Priyank Panchal.

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India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India won the first three ODIs to clinch the five-match series 3-0 with two games to spare.

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Watch: Shubman Gill Speaks On "Warm Welcome", Rohit Turns Cameraman

Rohit Sharma might give Shubman Gill a chance to make his debut in the fourth ODI on Thursday.

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Shubman Gill Deserves To Play The Rest Of NZ Series, Says Sourav Ganguly

Shubman Gill is carded to replace Virat Kohli in the 4th ODI against New Zealand.

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4th ODI Preview: Gill In Focus As India Get Chance To Field Youngsters

Shubman Gill could make his senior debut as Virat Kohli is no longer part of the ODI squad.

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Government Working For 'New India'; Has Given Hope To People: President

President Ram Nath Kovind today lauded the Narendra Modi government, which he said was trying to fulfill hopes and aspirations of all sections of people as it worked towards its goal of a 'New India'.

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Calls For Ram Temple In Ayodhya Reverberate At Kumbh Mela

The massive Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is turning into an echo chamber for powerful Hindu groups to push for a Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organising a...

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8 Indians Caught In Visa Scam In US Undercover Op, Many Face Deportation

Hundreds of Indian students could face criminal cases or be deported after agencies in the United States unearthed a huge university scam to lure foreign students. Eight Indian student recruiters have...

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Rahul Gandhi Debuts In Front Row Of Parliament Central Hall

Rahul Gandhi was a new face in the front rows of the central hall of parliament as President Ram Nath Kovind addressed both houses on the opening day of the Budget session. The Congress president sat...

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In New "Hate Crime" Incident, Hindu Temple Vandalised In US' Kentucky

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and walls, and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall.

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Apple Engineer Arrested For Leaking Classified Information To China

For the second time in six months, an Apple engineer has been accused of attempting to leak confidential intellectual information about the company's secret autonomous vehicle programme to China.

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Canada Cuts Staff At Cuba Embassy Amid Fears Of Mysterious Brain Disease

Canada is slashing staff at its Cuba embassy after another diplomat was diagnosed with a mysterious brain injury that has affected several dozen North American envoys to the island, the government...

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PM Modi "Like Batman": BJP Brags About Agusta Extraditions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had achieved what only Batman ever has, with the "swift extradition" of two wanted men in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, the ruling BJP said in a tweet this...

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"Went To His Daughter's Wedding": 3rd Judge Exits Interim CBI Chief Case

A third Supreme Court judge withdrew from the hearing today on a petition challenging the appointment of M Nageswara Rao as interim chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Justice NV...

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Use Budget Session For Constructive Debates: PM Modi To Lawmakers

Budget session of parliament: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked all lawmakers to use the budget session of parliament for constructive debates. He said those who do not take interest in...

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Stalled Report Shows Unemployment Data Highest In 45 Years: Live Updates

The National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS), accessed by the Business Standard, shows that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent.

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"Rahul Gandhi Hallucinating Conversations": Smriti Irani's Rafale Jab

Smriti Irani has called Rahul Gandhi a "congenital liar", "India's first post-truth politician" and someone with "psychiatric aberrations" in a stinging Facebook post targeting the Congress president...

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Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's Daughters In Canada: Source

The daughters of Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi, whose blasphemy case spotlighted religious extremism in her country, are now in Canada, a source close to the case said Wednesday.

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Budget Session Of Parliament Begins, President Addressed Both Houses: LIVE Updates

Parliament will meet from today till February 13 for the Budget session with interim budget to be presented on February 1.

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Party Cadre Doesn't Want Alliance With The BJP, Says AIADMK

Signs of growing unease in the AIADMK for any alliance with the BJP was evident on Wednesday after party spokesperson, C Ponnaiyan, told NDTV that the cadre "does not want any alliance with the BJP."

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George Fernandes' Emergency-Era Portrait On Display During Final Prayers

George Fernandes in handcuffs raising his hand in defiance is one of the most enduring photographs of the Emergency era, and a portrait of that iconic image adorns a corner of a room at his home where...

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Unemployment Rate Highest In 45 Years, Reveals Stalled Report: 10 Points

The country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent in 2017-18, according to the National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS), which has been accessed...

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Congress@100 In Rajasthan After Win, BJP Leads In Haryana Seat: 10 Points

The Congress won the Ramgarh seat in Rajasthan today, adding one to its tally to touch the half-way mark in the 200-seat assembly. Haryana's ruling BJP is leading in the bypoll in Jind, which is a...

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Data On Internal Structure, Composition Of Nearly 5,000 Galaxies Released

The latest data release from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) includes observations revealing internal structure and composition of nearly 5,000 nearby galaxies.

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"February 21": Hindu Religious Leader Sets Date For Ayodhya Temple

Ram temple issue: A powerful priest said on Wednesday he would lead a group of followers to start building a temple on the ruins of a 16th-century mosque in Ayodhya, which could violate a court order...

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How much money ex-CEO Chanda Kochhar will have to return to ICICI?

The move follows a report by former Supreme Court judge, B N Srikrishna, which found Kochhar guilty of violating the bank’s code of conduct in disbursing loans to Videocon group. Kochhar had gone on “leave” on June 18 last year pending completion of the enquiry.

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Live: Cong wins Ramgarh, BJP leads in Jind

Congress candidate Shafia Khan wins Rajasthan's Ramgarh bypoll by a margin over 12, 228 votes, while BJP candidate Krishan Middha is leading in Haryana's Jind. Stay with TOI for all the live updates:

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Three taxes on income no one should have to pay



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New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday.

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600 Indian students held in US for illegal stay

The Department of Homeland Security said it set up a fake university as part of an undercover operation to identify recruiters and entities engaged in immigration fraud. Eight student recruiters were charged with participating in a conspiracy to help at least 600 foreign citizens stay in the US illegally, according to the indictments.

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Party Cadre Doesn't Want Alliance With The BJP, Says AIADMK

Signs of growing unease in the AIADMK for any alliance with the BJP was evident on Wednesday after party spokesperson, C Ponnaiyan, told NDTV that the cadre "does not want any alliance with the BJP."

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7-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Sexually Molested In Andhra; Accused Arrested

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly sexually molested in Tumurukota village of the district on Tuesday night.

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AIADMK Launches Hunt For Lok Sabha Poll Candidates, Seeks Rs 25,000 Fee

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu has sought applications from aspiring candidates who would like to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party will accept the applications from February 4...

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Massive Fire At Hyderabad Exhibition Ground, 7 Hospitalised

A massive fire broke out at Hyderabad's Nampally Exhibition Grounds on Wednesday evening. Four fire engines have been brought in to control the blaze.

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Sterlite Plant Can't Be Allowed To Operate, Supreme Court Told

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Vedanta's Sterlite copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi can't be allowed to operate as it was involved in a...

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Kamal Haasan Welcomes "Sister" Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Into Politics

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan formally launched his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), in neighbouring Puducherry today and announced that it will contest the assembly elections there.

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Demanding Alcohol Ban, Thousands Of Women March In Karnataka

They came in thousands, from their villages in north Karnataka, walking all the way to Bengaluru. Wearing traditional saris, women who have suffered due to alcohol abuse by family members, made the...

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15 Girls Rescued From Tamil Nadu Home After Alleged Sexual Abuse: Cops

Fifteen girls were rescued from a home in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district following complaints of sexual abuse against their in-charge, who has since been arrested under the Protection of...

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Kerala Congress Leader Allegedly Raped Tribal Teen For A Year, Missing

A Congress leader is on the run after a tribal girl who used to work at his house alleged she was raped by him for over a year in Kerala's Wayanad district, the police said today. A case of rape has...

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Centre "Cheated" Andhra: Chandrababu Naidu Wants Protests On Budget Day

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said today that February 1, the day the central government will present the union budget in Parliament, will be a "black day" for Andhra Pradesh, and...

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"We Didn't Tick Right Boxes": Hamilton Humiliation Upsets Rohit Sharma

The Hamilton ODI ended in the first session itself with less than 50 overs bowled in the entire match.

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Fans Savagely Troll Michael Vaughan For Jibe At India's Batting Collapse

India were bowled out for 92 in the 4th ODI against New Zealand and Michael Vaughan took to Twitter to have his say on the matter.

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5th ODI: Quinton De Kock Assault Sinks Pakistan In Series Decider

Quinton de Kock slammed 83 off 58 balls as South Africa chased down a target of 241 with seven wickets and ten overs to spare to seal a 3-2 series win.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WwqlrS

4th ODI: New Zealand Humiliate India, Win By Eight Wickets In Hamilton

New Zealand thrashed India by eight wickets to claim a consolation win in Hamilton.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RsHleO

Premier League: Liverpool Held In Title Blow, Chelsea Humiliated

Liverpool, chasing a first English title since 1990, had to settle for a frustrating draw that left them five points ahead of champions Manchester City.

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Confessed To Crime As Police Threatened To Implicate Family: Sreesanth

Sreesanth claimed in the Supreme Court that Delhi Police had threatened that his family members would be implicated and tortured.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RYFTGn

"Nobody Like Him": Khaleel Ahmed-MS Dhoni's Bromance Breaks The Internet

The bromance between Khaleel Ahmed and MS Dhoni winning the Internet.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Bdhrqq

4th ODI: New Zealand Thrash India By Eight Wickets

Highlights: India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: India were bowled out for paltry 92 runs.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2UxDsaH

Bizarre Run-Out In Big Bash League Will Leave You In Splits. Watch

The run-out happened during a match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder.

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"Key Is To Be Aggressive": Santner Hopes For Improved New Zealand Show

India are already decisively 3-0 up in the five-match ODI series.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2SdQg8x

KL Rahul Named In India A Squad For First Four-Day Game vs England Lions

Ankit Bawne was named skipper of the 14-man squad that comprises the likes of pacer Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini and Priyank Panchal.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Sit4G8

India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India won the first three ODIs to clinch the five-match series 3-0 with two games to spare.

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Watch: Shubman Gill Speaks On "Warm Welcome", Rohit Turns Cameraman

Rohit Sharma might give Shubman Gill a chance to make his debut in the fourth ODI on Thursday.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2G146p4

Shubman Gill Deserves To Play The Rest Of NZ Series, Says Sourav Ganguly

Shubman Gill is carded to replace Virat Kohli in the 4th ODI against New Zealand.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2ThtKJ8

4th ODI Preview: Gill In Focus As India Get Chance To Field Youngsters

Shubman Gill could make his senior debut as Virat Kohli is no longer part of the ODI squad.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WBYjLQ

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Shubman Gill's Century vs Pakistan At U-19 World Cup Recalled By ICC

Shubman Gill is part of the Indian ODI squad in New Zealand and awaiting his senior debut.

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Shubman Gill's Century vs Pakistan At U-19 World Cup Recalled By ICC

Shubman Gill is part of the Indian ODI squad in New Zealand and awaiting his senior debut.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 May Get Company's New 1TB eUFS Storage Chips

Samsung's new 1TB UFS 2.1 flash storage chips have twice the capacity of previous offerings and run faster too.

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Bodo Terror Group Chief, 9 Others Given Life Sentence In Assam Blast Case

The chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Ranjan Daimary, and nine others were sentenced to life imprisonment by a CBI special court today in the 2008 Assam serial blast case that...

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India's ace of pace: What makes Mohammed Shami so dangerous?

In Australia, combining superbly with Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler took 16 wickets in four Tests at 26.18, as India’s pace battery played a huge part in the team’s 2-1 triumph Down Under. In New Zealand, in 3 ODIs, he has picked seven wickets @14.71 prompting skipper Virat Kohli to compliment the pacer.

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Now, tax dept to help you get home loan subsidy

Instead of getting first-time home buyers to wait at bank branches for subsidised loans, the government is tapping into income tax data to identify potential beneficiaries. They will then receive a certificate from the department, which they can use to get a subsidised loan, sources told TOI.

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China’s Bhutan outreach worries India



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Arctic cold blast impacting north India’s winter

The long and chilly winter in north India this year could be linked to cold blasts from the Arctic region that have been spilling southwards since late December due to the breakdown of a wind circulation called the polar vortex — an event that has brought freezing spells in Europe and is currently unleashing severe snowstorms in the US.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FVyy3T

Rs 31,000 crore scam by DHFL, alleges portal

Investigative portal Cobrapost on Tuesday alleged a Rs 31,000-crore scam by the promoters of non-banking finance company Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), using bank loans, which it claimed were routed through “shell companies” and passed on to the promoters.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G9myev

India's ace of pace: What makes Mohammed Shami so dangerous?

In Australia, combining superbly with Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler took 16 wickets in four Tests at 26.18, as India’s pace battery played a huge part in the team’s 2-1 triumph Down Under. In New Zealand, in 3 ODIs, he has picked seven wickets @14.71 prompting skipper Virat Kohli to compliment the pacer.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WtzLEz

Now, tax dept to help you get home loan subsidy

Instead of getting first-time home buyers to wait at bank branches for subsidised loans, the government is tapping into income tax data to identify potential beneficiaries. They will then receive a certificate from the department, which they can use to get a subsidised loan, sources told TOI.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2TrcW2F

China’s Bhutan outreach worries India



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No Transfer Of Officers On Poll Duty After February 28: Election Body

The Election Commission is in the final stages of locking up the country's massive polling framework to keep it sanitised and ready for voters for the Lok Sabha elections. In a letter to all the chief...

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PM Modi, President Kovind Pay Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat

The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary today with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the...

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Anna Hazare Begins Hunger Strike Over Lokpal, Lokayukta Implementation

Social activist Anna Hazare began a hunger strike today over the "non-fulfilment" of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment of Lokpal and passage of the Lokayukta...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MFR1Cf

Facebook Paid Teenagers $20 Per Month To Access Their Data: Report

Facebook has been secretly paying people to install a "Facebook Research" Virtual Private Network (VPN) that lets the company access user's data.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sSRO9P

Britain's Theresa May Seeks To Revise Brexit Deal But EU Refuses To Budge

British Prime Minister Theresa May is pinning Brexit hopes on fresh talks with EU leaders after winning a mandate from lawmakers to try to renegotiate a deal -- even if Brussels insists it will not...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GfUHth

"Given Triple Talaq For Reaching Home 10 Minutes Late," Alleges UP Woman

Weeks after the bill criminalising instant triple talaq was passed in the Lok Sabha, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Etah was allegedly given triple talaq (instant divorce) by her husband over the phone...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tn6YQ2

PM Modi To Dedicate Salt Satyagraha Memorial At Dandi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Gujarat on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RqIbZB

"Don't Want To Lose Him": Wife Of Jailed Bahraini Footballer Begs Release

The wife of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi pleaded with Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday to ensure he is not extradited to his native country, saying he faces torture there and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HRBFMf

On Yogi Adityanath's Kumbh Dip, Shashi Tharoor's Dig, In Hindi

Yogi Adityanath's holy dip at the Kumbh Mela along with his cabinet has inspired Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to post a rare Hindi tweet, along with a veiled dig. Yogi Adityanath, the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UpCpcB

Gujarat Minister Wishes Jailed Asaram's Ashram For Valentine's Day 'Plan'

A Gujarat minister has written to rape convict Asaram Bapu's ashram "thanking" them for celebrating February 14 - popular as Valentine's Day - as "Matru-Pitru Pujan Divas". Bhupindersinh Chudasama,...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HFOoRM

"Run To The Pickup": Man's Unlikely Escape From Death In Brazil Dam Burst

For Marco Antonio Ribeiro da Silva, a 39-year-old maintenance worker at iron ore miner Vale SA, God took the form of a Toyota Hilux pickup truck last Friday afternoon.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DH7d3c

US Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris' Town Hall Sets Viewership Record

Indian-origin presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' town hall on CNN with an average of 1.957 million viewers got the network its highest ratings ever for such an event with an individual election...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DK22zz

"Don't Play Around With The Law": Supreme Court Warns Karti Chidambaram

The Supreme Court today allowed former finance minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad but has warned him that the court will be "forced to take steps" if he is not cooperating...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SjAJUy

3 Journalists, A Cop Arrested For Bribery. Rs 8 Lakh, Mercedes Car Seized

A police inspector and three journalists were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on charges of bribery and extortion, police said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DJ7v9G

China, Russia More Aligned, Say Spy Chiefs As They Review Threats To US

China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HCImBG

"Scary Stuff": Woman Says 14-Year-Old Son First Saw Bug In Apple FaceTime

A bug in Apple's FaceTime video-calling feature that raised a major privacy and security scare among users was first discovered by a 14-year-old schoolboy in Arizona, his mother has said. In a tweet,...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FXUviU

Pak Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Gets Notice From Enforcement Directorate

Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been issued a showcause notice by the Enforcement Directorate today. The notice is for alleged foreign exchange violation, said officials of the probe...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RqDpeD

One More Institution Has Died Due To Centre's Negligence: P Chidambaram

With two members of the National Statistical Commission resigning, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said today that one more venerable institution has "died" due to the government's "malicious...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RqumKD

Trust Trumps Money For Facebook As It Gears For 2018 Earnings

Winning back trust is seen as the key priority for Facebook as the world's biggest social network readies its update on the final months of 2018 on Wednesday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B8BaHO

Russian Jet's Arrival Fires Up Venezuelan Social Media Amid US Sanctions

The unusual arrival of a Russian passenger plane in Caracas has set social media abuzz with rumors about its mission after the Kremlin pledged to support its ally Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TlORu3

New Zealand Name 14-Man Squad For T20I Series Against India

Skipper Kane Williamson returns to the squad, having missed the one-off T20I against Sri Lanka.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2G8c9jg

Sarfraz Ahmed Hits Back At Shoaib Akhtar For "Personal Attacks"

Sarfraz Ahmed apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and had also issued a public apology.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CRmlcC

Pakistan Captain Sarfraz Ahmed Vows To Return Improved Man

Sarfraz Ahmed was greeted as he landed back at Karachi airport by some 200 fans.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2FXnx1T

Harmanpreet Kaur Is Very Hard To Stop: Former Australia Skipper Blackwell

India and Australia are placed in the same group of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TkTnZN

Tom Curran Praises Virat Kohli, Calls Him "Unbelievable Player"

India are pooled with England, South Africa, Afghanistan and two, yet to be confirmed, qualifying teams in the 2020 T20 World Cup.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2HEFOCP

Watch: Dhawan's Son Zoraver Discovers Solution For Receding Hairline

Shikhar Dhawan frequently posts on social media about his family.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2HEwGOz

Rashid Says Cricket Can Bring Smile On Faces Of People In Afghanistan

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign on June 1 against Australia.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2MBRzsw

Watch: Jofra Archer Takes Incredible Catch Near Boundary Rope

Jofra Archer played a key role as Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2UjsJ3k

Watch: Simon Doull's Hindi Leaves Kohli, Shami In Splits

Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli laughed out on Simon Doull's comment during the post-match interview.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2DHhXP1

Slack Says It Has 10 Million Daily Active Users

The number of paying customers using Slack has risen by more than 50 percent over the past five years to over 85,000, Slack Technologies Inc said in a blog post.

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Gmail Mobile Apps Redesign Now Rolling Out Without Anticipated Dark Mode

Gmail is getting a new Material Theme-based redesign over the next few weeks, however, there's no dark mode.

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Twitter Testing News-First Timeline on Android

The new Twitter for Android feature comes with a prompt that says - "Catch up on what's happened while you were away".

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Facebook Warned by Irish Watchdog Over WhatsApp Integration

Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned Facebook over its planned integration of its chat services - WhatsApp, Messenger and photo-sharing app Instagram

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Teaser Video Leaks, Battery Capacity Tipped

The company is largely expected to launch the Galaxy S series decade-anniversary phones in three variants - the Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ - on February 20 at its Unpacked event.

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Facebook Reportedly Paying Teens to Harvest Data From Their Phones

Facebook is said to be been paying teens and adults up to $20 a month to install an application that tracks their phone and Web activities.

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Star Wars' Oscar Isaac Reportedly in Talks to Join Dune Reboot Cast

Star Wars star Oscar Isaac is reportedly in talks to join the Dune reboot as Duke Leto I Atreides, the father to the central character Paul Atreides, who is being played by Timothée Chalamet.

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Jays a-Seven Wireless On-Ear Headphones Launched in India

At Rs. 7,999, the Jays a-Seven headset is an affordable wireless option from a well-known brand in the audio space

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Samsung Galaxy A10 Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing

Samsung Galaxy A10 specifications have been tipped by a new Geekbench listing for SM-A105F.

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No GameStop Buyout, No Surprise

It's game over for GameStop's attempt to sell itself, and I can't say I'm surprised.

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Vodafone Rs. 154 Recharge Debuts With 180 Days Validity

The Rs. 154 Vodafone recharge plan offers 600 local on-minutes for 180 days across the telecom circles.

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GameStop Abandons Efforts to Sell Company

GameStop, the world's largest video game and gaming console retailer, said it had abandoned efforts to sell itself after failing to get a potential buyer on favourable terms.

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EA Stops Selling FIFA Points in Belgium to Stay Clear of Gambling Laws

Belgium Gaming Commission has ruled that loot boxes in video games fall afoul of gambling laws.

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Cook Reveals Why iPhones Not Selling in Emerging Markets Like India

Apple CEO blamed foreign exchange, lack of subsidy, and battery replacement program for the slow iPhone sales in emerging markets.

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Apple's Streaming Service Could Reportedly Launch in April 2019

Apple could launch its as-yet untitled streaming service in April 2019, according to a new report. The iPhone maker has reportedly told studios it's working with "to be ready for launch by...

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Poco F1 Camera Scores 91 Overall on DxOMark, Just Behind the iPhone 8

Poco F1 has received a photo score of 92, while its video recording performance got a score of 90 on DxOMark's camera benchmarks.

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Honor View 20 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Launch Offers, and More

The Honor View 20's big highlights include a 'hole-punch' selfie camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, Huawei's flagship-grade HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, and 8GB of RAM.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro May Get 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Option, Xiaomi CEO Tips

Redmi Note 7 Pro will not see a 3GB RAM variant at all, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun's new Weibo post suggests.

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Woman Claims Teenage Son Discovered the Group FaceTime Bug Last Week

A US-based woman claims that her teenage son discovered the FaceTime bug last week and warned Apple about the same.

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Google, Facebook, Twitter Must Do More Against Fake News: EU

The Commission called on Facebook to provide more clarity on how it uses its tools to fight fake news and told Google to expand its actions to more EU countries.

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Facebook Paid Teenagers $20 Per Month To Access Their Data: Report

Facebook has been secretly paying people to install a "Facebook Research" Virtual Private Network (VPN) that lets the company access user's data.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2sSRO9P

Britain's Theresa May Seeks To Revise Brexit Deal But EU Refuses To Budge

British Prime Minister Theresa May is pinning Brexit hopes on fresh talks with EU leaders after winning a mandate from lawmakers to try to renegotiate a deal -- even if Brussels insists it will not...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2GfUHth

"Don't Want To Lose Him": Wife Of Jailed Bahraini Footballer Begs Release

The wife of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi pleaded with Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday to ensure he is not extradited to his native country, saying he faces torture there and...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2HRBFMf

"Run To The Pickup": Man's Unlikely Escape From Death In Brazil Dam Burst

For Marco Antonio Ribeiro da Silva, a 39-year-old maintenance worker at iron ore miner Vale SA, God took the form of a Toyota Hilux pickup truck last Friday afternoon.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2DH7d3c

US Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris' Town Hall Sets Viewership Record

Indian-origin presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' town hall on CNN with an average of 1.957 million viewers got the network its highest ratings ever for such an event with an individual election...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2DK22zz

China, Russia More Aligned, Say Spy Chiefs As They Review Threats To US

China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2HCImBG

"Scary Stuff": Woman Says 14-Year-Old Son First Saw Bug In Apple FaceTime

A bug in Apple's FaceTime video-calling feature that raised a major privacy and security scare among users was first discovered by a 14-year-old schoolboy in Arizona, his mother has said. In a tweet,...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2FXUviU

Trust Trumps Money For Facebook As It Gears For 2018 Earnings

Winning back trust is seen as the key priority for Facebook as the world's biggest social network readies its update on the final months of 2018 on Wednesday.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2B8BaHO

Russian Jet's Arrival Fires Up Venezuelan Social Media Amid US Sanctions

The unusual arrival of a Russian passenger plane in Caracas has set social media abuzz with rumors about its mission after the Kremlin pledged to support its ally Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2TlORu3

"I Had To Get In There, My Guys Were Down," Says US Cop, Shot In The Neck

One of several undercover police officers injured during a drug raid at a Houston home was shot for the third time in his career as he tried to rescue wounded colleagues, city police chief Art Acevedo...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2G6LNhz

Dangerous Deep Freeze Hits US Midwest, Low Of Minus 60 Degrees Forecast

Polar vortex: Nearly 90 million people are likely to experience temperatures at or below zero in the Midwest and New England, according to the National Weather Service; 25 million of them will face...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2sTaFBl

What 150,000 Miles In Elon Musk's Private Jet Reveal About "Painful" Year

Tesla chief Elon Musk's corporate jet flew more than 150,000 miles last year, or more than six times around the Earth, as he raced between the outposts of his futuristic empire during what he has...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2FVM5Zf

In Freezing US, Polar Vortex In The Forecast Again. Here's What It Means

Temperatures are forecast to drop well below zero in the Midwest this week - as cold as around minus-30. The only phenomenon frigid enough to generate that kind of chill is the polar vortex, of which...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2MH2fWO

Woman Carrying Baby Dies After Falling Down Stairs In New York Subway

A mother carrying shopping bags, a stroller and her 1-year-old baby died on Monday after falling down a flight of stairs in a New York subway station, officials said.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2BcN2bF

Rope Tied Around Neck Of Black, Openly Gay US Actor In "Hate Crime": Cops

Black, openly-gay actor Jussie Smollett of the US television program "Empire" was hospitalized Tuesday in Chicago following a possibly hate-motivated attack in which assailants tied a rope around his...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2DIsVDO

As Temperature Rises In Australia, Snakes Seek Refuge In People's Toilets

In Australia, snakes sometimes slither into suburban backyards and homes. When the weather gets warm, they lounge in the sun. When it gets hot, they seek cool places: a wall crevice, under a...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2TsZjzC

US Midwest Gripped By Extreme Cold, Could Hit Minus 45 Degrees

A blast of arctic-chilled air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, record-setting cold to a wide swath of the eastern United States on Tuesday, stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2Sd3t1n

Trump's Aides Offer A Glimpse Of Their 'Revealing' Private Notes

In tweets and speeches, President Donald Trump has taken pride in voicing his inner thoughts, no matter how blunt or offensive. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that he and his aides also have...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2sVBpBo

Pregnant Lyft Driver Stabbed To Death By Passenger, Who Fled In Her SUV

A pregnant Lyft driver in Arizona was stabbed to death by a passenger she had picked up during the weekend in the Phoenix area, authorities say.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2WtbLl5

Brazil Dam Collapse Toll Rises To 84, Search For Bodies Still On

The death toll from the collapse of a Brazilian dam rose to 84 on Tuesday as mining giant Vale announced that moves to dismantle similar structures would hit production.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2RoaPdV

Kamal Haasan To Launch His Party In Puducherry Today

Actor Kamal Haasan is all set to officially launch his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Puducherry today. The actor turned politician is expected to brief the media after the launch event which will...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2UrmFWq

Kamal Haasan Appeals To Tamil Nadu Teachers On Strike To Resume Classes

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has requested the 2 lakh government teachers on indefinite strike to return to classrooms as the protests are hampering the students' education.

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2sSOgEe

3 Women Arrested For Karnataka Temple Prasad Poisoning That Killed 2

Three women were arrested Tuesday in connection with the poisoning of ''prasad'' at a temple in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district, police said.

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2CUWSyT

Tamil Nadu Police Not Filing Cases Under Sex Assault Law: Child Activists

Child rights campaigners in Coimbatore district have accused the police of not invoking the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) against the accused in four cases of sexual abuse.

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2FVlUC0

New Zealand Name 14-Man Squad For T20I Series Against India

Skipper Kane Williamson returns to the squad, having missed the one-off T20I against Sri Lanka.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2G8c9jg

Sarfraz Ahmed Hits Back At Shoaib Akhtar For "Personal Attacks"

Sarfraz Ahmed apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and had also issued a public apology.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CRmlcC

Pakistan Captain Sarfraz Ahmed Vows To Return Improved Man

Sarfraz Ahmed was greeted as he landed back at Karachi airport by some 200 fans.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2FXnx1T

Harmanpreet Kaur Is Very Hard To Stop: Former Australia Skipper Blackwell

India and Australia are placed in the same group of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TkTnZN

Tom Curran Praises Virat Kohli, Calls Him "Unbelievable Player"

India are pooled with England, South Africa, Afghanistan and two, yet to be confirmed, qualifying teams in the 2020 T20 World Cup.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2HEFOCP

Watch: Dhawan's Son Zoraver Discovers Solution For Receding Hairline

Shikhar Dhawan frequently posts on social media about his family.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2HEwGOz

Rashid Says Cricket Can Bring Smile On Faces Of People In Afghanistan

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign on June 1 against Australia.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2MBRzsw

Watch: Jofra Archer Takes Incredible Catch Near Boundary Rope

Jofra Archer played a key role as Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2UjsJ3k

Arctic cold blast impacting north India’s winter

The long and chilly winter in north India this year could be linked to cold blasts from the Arctic region that have been spilling southwards since late December due to the breakdown of a wind circulation called the polar vortex — an event that has brought freezing spells in Europe and is currently unleashing severe snowstorms in the US.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2FVyy3T

Watch: Simon Doull's Hindi Leaves Kohli, Shami In Splits

Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli laughed out on Simon Doull's comment during the post-match interview.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2DHhXP1

Rs 31,000 crore scam by DHFL, alleges portal

Investigative portal Cobrapost on Tuesday alleged a Rs 31,000-crore scam by the promoters of non-banking finance company Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), using bank loans, which it claimed were routed through “shell companies” and passed on to the promoters.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G9myev

Man stabs wife to death at work over 'love affair'

A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband in her office in Bhayander on Tuesday.Kumar Bhoir, 32, the accused, has surrendered.He told cops he had suspected Veena, 37, his wife of 12 years, of having an affair.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2sStVPH

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

"PUBG-Wala Hai Kya," PM Modi Asked A Mother. Audience Was In Splits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today coined a term that could succinctly sum up ...er many children across India - "PUBG-wala" - as he fielded questions on exam stress at his "Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0".

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tk4sdn

Japan To Survey 200 Million Gadgets For Cyber Security Ahead Of Olympics

Japan is preparing a national sweep of some 200 million network-connected gadgets for cyber-security lapses ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, an official said on Tuesday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G7IGG8

Last Rites For George Fernandes Tomorrow, Says Jaya Jaitly

The last rites of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, who passed away this morning at the age of 88, will be performed on Wednesday once his son returns to the country, said social activist and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sT2ZPK

US, Taliban Draft Framework For Peace Talks With Afghanistan: Report

The US and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with Kabul, but major hurdles including a ceasefire and a withdrawal of foreign forces remain.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDv5J7

Sea Of White: "Hundreds Of Thousands" Of Fish Dead In Australia

"Hundreds of thousands" of fish have died in drought-stricken Australia in the last few days and more mass deaths are likely to occur, the authorities warned on Tuesday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WrxzNW

Followed, Harassed: Foreign Reporters Say China Work Conditions Worsen

Detentions, visa delays, and suspected phone bugging are among the challenges faced by foreign journalists in China, who say working conditions are getting worse with many reporting being watched and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TkPPqi

Confiscated Benami Assets Worth Rs 6,900 Crore: Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth Rs 6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency said in a public advertisement today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sUKBWJ

US Slid On Corruption Ranking Under Trump Administration: Report

The United States last year slid down the rankings of a global corruption index as America's system of checks and balances faced growing threats on Donald Trump's watch, Transparency International...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MDHrQd

Beating Retreat 2019: Tunes Of Local Musicians To Dominate

Indian compositions would dominate the Beating Retreat ceremony this year as 19 of the 27 tunes to be played at the event today, would be from local musicians As .many as 27 performances on the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CPMI2I

Kamala Harris Emerges Frontrunner To Oust Trump In 2020 White House Bid

Early 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced herself to American voters on Monday by drawing a sharp contrast with Donald Trump, offering a robust defense of her progressive positions a...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2S03gQ0

Amid Citizenship Row, PM Says BJP Will Always Protect Interests Of Assam

As the BJP faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that his party will always protect the interests of Assam.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SctFZP

Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0 Highlights: PM Modi's Discussion On Exam Stress With 2,000 Students

As part of the second edition of ''Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with a total of 2,000 students, parents and teachers in the national capital today. 

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDXXRr

Beating Retreat 2019: Things to Know About The Ceremony

Beating the Retreat ceremony, organised at the Vijay Chowk on January 29 every year, marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SctoGh

US Man Leaks Data Of 14,200 HIV-Positive People In Singapore

An HIV-positive American who had been deported from Singapore after serving a jail term has leaked online the personal data of 14,200 Singaporeans and foreigners diagnosed in the city-state with the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G5sBkc

Mandhana, Mithali Lead India Women To ODI Series Victory Over New Zealand

India Women beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the second ODI to seal the three-match series 2-0.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WnJcFL

Virat Kohli Jets Off With Anushka Sharma After Conquering New Zealand

Virat Kohli has been rested for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand, as well as the T20I series.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RnWTRh

Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni's Stunning Record For India In ODIs

Rohit Sharma hit two maximums in the 3rd ODI, the second of which helped him equal MS Dhoni's six-hitting record for India in ODIs.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2sQq45x

T20 World Cup 2020 Fixtures Announced, Virat Kohli's Team In Tricky Group

The Indian men's team is in Group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2020 and will begin its campaign against South Africa while India women face reigning champions Australia in the opening game.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2UqzJM6

"Very, Very Impressive": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Hardik Pandya's Comeback

Sunil Gavaskar said that Hardik Pandya covers all the bases for the team.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RUNrtP

ICC Urges Whistleblowers To Come Forward As Amnesty Period Nears End

The ICC announced a 15-day amnesty from January 16-31.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2MEqi8X

Did Yuzvendra Chahal Just Reveal Mohammed Shami's Team India Nickname?

During the interview on Chahal TV, Mohammed Shami was referred to as "Lalaji" by Yuzvendra Chahal.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WoqRs2

"Series Loss Tough To Swallow, India Far Better Side": Ross Taylor

India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI to take a series-clinching 3-0 lead.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2sPgDTV

KL Rahul Fails To Deliver In Comeback Game Against England Lions

KL Rahul's ban was provisionally lifted by the BCCI after he was earlier banned for making controversial remarks on a TV show.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2SeIFGI

"Wasn't Even 10% Of That When I Was 19": Kohli In Awe Of Gill

Shubman Gill is a part of the Indian ODI squad for the series in New Zealand but has yet to play a match.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2B7QnZD

New Zealand Recall Jimmy Neesham, Todd Astle For Last Two ODIs

New Zealand brought in all-rounder Jimmy Neesham and leg-spinner Todd Astle after losing the five-match series on Monday.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TjNuf8

"He Improves The Balance Of The Team": Virat Kohli Praises Hardik Pandya

India clinched the 3rd ODI vs New Zealand by eight wickets. The ODI was also Hardik Pandya's return to international cricket after the ban.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CT9s1t

India Beat New Zealand In 3rd ODI, Clinch Series With 2 Matches To Spare

India had all the boxes ticked as they registered a facile seven-wicket win.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Wp1arl

Ambati Rayudu Suspended From Bowling In International Cricket

Ambati Rayudu was reported for a suspect action during the first ODI against Australia on January 13.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TifDDB

2nd ODI Preview: India Women Look To Clinch Series vs New Zealand

Indian women's team thrashed New Zealand by nine wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2S9oIkM

Honor View 20 With 'Hole-Punch' Selfie Camera Launched in India

Honor View 20 price in India starts at Rs. 37,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant, while its 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage option is priced at Rs. 45,999.

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Lava Z92 With Display Notch, 3,260mAh Battery Launched in India

The Lava Z92 comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a notch, a 13-megapixel rear sensor, and a 3,260mAh battery.

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Bluetooth Location Tracking Set to Get Accurate Down to Centimetre-Level

Bluetooth-based location tracking services and devices are set to get more accurate with a new direction-finding service in Bluetooth 5.1.

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Samsung Reportedly Buys Developer of Camera Zoom Technology for Mobiles

Corephotonics is the developer of the massive zoom lenses that Oppo has been showcasing

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OnePlus 6, 6T, 5, 5T Receive New OxygenOS Open Beta Updates

OnePlus now has its four most recent phones running Android 9.0 Pie on the OxygenOS Open Beta programme.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 Launched in India

The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 starts at a price of Rs. 83,999, whereas the Surface Laptop 2 starts at Rs. 91,999.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode Release Date Is Next Month: Report

PUBG Mobile zombies mode release date is due next month according to a report from dataminers.

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FaceTime Bug Allows Access to Your Audio, Disable FaceTime Until Fix Comes

FaceTime bug allows an iPhone user placing a call using Apple's FaceTime video calling feature to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the recipient has not yet picked up the call.

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Huawei Denies Committing Violations Cited by US Justice Department

The latest charges could dim prospects for progress in a two-day round of trade talks between the United States and China.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Tipped to Sport Up to 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage

As per new information, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ variant is expected to come in a limited 12GB RAM and 1TB storage option as well.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Galaxy M10: What's the Difference?

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is made available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, and the Galaxy M10 is available in a maximum of 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option.

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Delhi Crime Is Netflix's Next Original Series From India, Out in March

Netflix has acquired Delhi Crime - a seven-part police procedural thriller series from Richie Mehta, set to premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival - and announced a release date of March 22,...

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Apple Says Spent $60 Billion, Created 450,000 Jobs in the US in 2018

Apple spent $60 billion last year with 9,000 American component suppliers and companies, an increase of more than 10 per cent from the year before

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Are Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 Better Than Budget Redmi, Realme Phones?

Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 price in India make these contenders for a place among the best phones under Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively.

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Huawei Charged by US for Violating Sanctions, Technology Theft

The US on Monday announced criminal charges against Huawei, escalating a fight with the world's biggest telecommunications equipment maker.

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Metro Exodus Exits Steam for a Year, Moves to Epic Games Store

Metro Exodus has regional pricing on Epic Games Store in India, and releases on February 15, 2019.

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Group FaceTime Disabled by Apple After Major Privacy Bug

Apple has temporarily disabled the Group FaceTime feature while it works to release a permanent fix for audio bug.

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Redmi X Purported Leaked Poster Points to February 15 Launch

The rumoured Redmi X smartphone is now said to be coming on February 15 and it is believed that the phone will house an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Man Steals Painting From Russian Gallery, Strolls Out With It Under Arm

Russian police said on Monday they had arrested a man caught on camera taking a painting off the wall of a major Moscow art gallery and strolling out with it under his arm.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2WrtCsE

"Global Waming, We Need You," Tweets Trump. Twitter Can't Even...

Keeping up with his penchant for simply creating words, US President Donald Trump has asked global "waming" to make a return for "beautiful Midwest" in the country, which is currently experiencing...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2sOWgpW

Japan To Survey 200 Million Gadgets For Cyber Security Ahead Of Olympics

Japan is preparing a national sweep of some 200 million network-connected gadgets for cyber-security lapses ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, an official said on Tuesday.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2G7IGG8

US, Taliban Draft Framework For Peace Talks With Afghanistan: Report

The US and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with Kabul, but major hurdles including a ceasefire and a withdrawal of foreign forces remain.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2HDv5J7

Sea Of White: "Hundreds Of Thousands" Of Fish Dead In Australia

"Hundreds of thousands" of fish have died in drought-stricken Australia in the last few days and more mass deaths are likely to occur, the authorities warned on Tuesday.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2WrxzNW

Followed, Harassed: Foreign Reporters Say China Work Conditions Worsen

Detentions, visa delays, and suspected phone bugging are among the challenges faced by foreign journalists in China, who say working conditions are getting worse with many reporting being watched and...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2TkPPqi

US Slid On Corruption Ranking Under Trump Administration: Report

The United States last year slid down the rankings of a global corruption index as America's system of checks and balances faced growing threats on Donald Trump's watch, Transparency International...

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Kamala Harris Emerges Frontrunner To Oust Trump In 2020 White House Bid

Early 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced herself to American voters on Monday by drawing a sharp contrast with Donald Trump, offering a robust defense of her progressive positions a...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2S03gQ0

US Man Leaks Data Of 14,200 HIV-Positive People In Singapore

An HIV-positive American who had been deported from Singapore after serving a jail term has leaked online the personal data of 14,200 Singaporeans and foreigners diagnosed in the city-state with the...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2G5sBkc

Potassium Cyanide Likely Sent To Japanese Newspaper, Pharma Firms: Report

Envelopes containing threatening letters and a powder believed to be potassium cyanide have been sent to over a dozen Japanese companies including newspapers and drug makers over the past several...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2SbKp3r

"Dear Travis...": Lawsuit Reveals Letter That Forced Uber Founder Out

On June 20, 2017, two venture capitalists arrived at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Chicago to hand-deliver a letter to Travis Kalanick. The memo helped convince the Uber Technologies Inc. co-founder to...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2HM7e9Q

Forced To Get Off Bus, Told Identity Papers Fake, Says US Comedian

A Portland-based comedian says U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents forced him to get off a Greyhound bus in Spokane, Washington, on Sunday and show proof of citizenship.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2HD9K2r

Brexit Risks "Thousands" Of Heart Disease Deaths By 2030, Says Study

Thousands more people living in Britain are at risk of dying from heart attacks and strokes in the decade after Britain leaves the European Union as the cost of imported fruit and vegetables soars,...

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2TphM0l

4 Police Officers Shot In Narcotics Probe In US, 2 Suspect Killed

Four Houston police officers were shot on Monday as they attempted to serve a warrant in a narcotics investigation and two suspects were shot dead, the city's police chief said.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2G4OaBr

Apple Bug Lets Users Hear Others Via Facetime Before They Pick Up Call

Apple Inc. customers discovered a software bug on Monday that lets people listen in on other users by way of the company's FaceTime video chat service.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2G5EvKR

Instagram Back After Partial Outage

Facebook Inc's photo-sharing social network Instagram said on Monday the service is fully functional now after an issue that caused an outage for some users was resolved.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2CPfznx

At Druglord El Chapo's Trial, Actor Who Plays Him On 'Narcos' Makes Cameo

The actor who plays Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in the Netflix hit "Narcos: Mexico" made an appearance in a federal courtroom in Brooklyn on Monday, taking advantage of an unusual opportunity to study...

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Venezuela President Vows Legal Action Against US Over Oil Sanctions

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pledged Monday to retaliate against the United States for its new sanctions on state oil company PDVSA.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2Ro2EhB

Trump Lawyer Probe 'Close To Being Completed': Acting US Attorney General

The probe of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, is wrapping up, Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told reporters on Monday.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2TpeD0x

At The UAE Gender Equality Awards, All The Winners Were Men

The United Arab Emirates drew mockery this weekend after announcing the winners of its gender balance awards - every one of whom was a man.

from NDTV News - World-news http://bit.ly/2RWowGc

Probe Clears Kerala Cop Attacked By Pinarayi Vijayan For CPM Office Raid

A senior police officer in Kerala faced investigation after she raided the office of the ruling CPM in Thiruvananthapuram. Chaitra Teresa John was also at the receiving end of criticism from the chief...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2Wka8Ga

Hyderabad Territorial Army Aspirant, 19, Accidentally Electrocuted, Dies

Nineteen-year-old Saika Aravind had dreams of joining the army but that was never to be. The teenager from Wanaparthy in Maharashtra, had come to Hyderabad, hoping to clear the tests but he died after...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2FUpf4n

Fake Voter Card Of Former Chief Election Commissioner Found; Cops Probe

A case has been registered after fake voter ID cards in the name of Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Rajat Kumar and former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat were allegedly prepared, officials...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2HC9Jf1

After HD Kumaraswamy's Threat To Quit, Congress Lawmaker's Apology

After Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy threatened to step down over adverse comments by Congress lawmakers, Dinesh Gundu Rao-- party's state unit chief-- said statements which crosses the...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2TljDTy

5 Members Of Family Get Elected To One Panchayat In Telangana

Five members of a family in Telangana have been elected to various posts in a gram panchayat in the first phase of the local body elections held on July 21.

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2B45fb9

Senior Congress Leader, Son Of Andhra's Ex-Chief Minister, To Join TDP

Congress leader Kotla Surya Prakash Reddy is all set to leave the grand-old party join Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party. The senior leader's family has had a long association with the Congress...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2Up3s7N

Burglars Break Into PNB's Tamil Nadu Branch By Drilling Through Wall

In a major robbery, burglars broke open the walls of the Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Samayapuram in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district and emptied some lockers of its contents, police said.

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2MIXtIJ

Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Kerala Officer For Search In CPIM Office

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday slammed a woman IPS officer who searched the office of the ruling CPIM), saying some vested interests had a tendency to "tarnish" the image of those in...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2MGK2sM

Tamil Nadu Politician Arrested Over Morphed Photo Of PM Modi On Facebook

A member of Tamil Nadu party MDMK was on Sunday arrested for allegedly posting a morphed image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook. The police said the accused caricatured PM Modi and depicted...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2RVj6Lm

Siddaramaiah Caught On Camera Snatching Mic From Woman In Fit Of Rage

The turmoil within the ruling alliance in Karnataka today was capped by a video from the Congress camp that showed former chief minister Siddaramaiah, in a fit of anger, snatching off the microphone...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2ScSd59

"Ready To Quit," Says HD Kumaraswamy, Betraying Coalition Chaos: 10 Facts

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today threatened to quit as he reacted furiously to questions on lawmakers of alliance partner Congress lawmakers criticising him and saying they considered...

from NDTV News - South http://bit.ly/2sPvRbJ

Mandhana, Mithali Lead India Women To ODI Series Victory Over New Zealand

India Women beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the second ODI to seal the three-match series 2-0.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WnJcFL

Virat Kohli Jets Off With Anushka Sharma After Conquering New Zealand

Virat Kohli has been rested for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand, as well as the T20I series.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RnWTRh

Rohit Sharma Equals MS Dhoni's Stunning Record For India In ODIs

Rohit Sharma hit two maximums in the 3rd ODI, the second of which helped him equal MS Dhoni's six-hitting record for India in ODIs.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2sQq45x

T20 World Cup 2020 Fixtures Announced, Virat Kohli's Team In Tricky Group

The Indian men's team is in Group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2020 and will begin its campaign against South Africa while India women face reigning champions Australia in the opening game.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2UqzJM6

"Very, Very Impressive": Sunil Gavaskar Praises Hardik Pandya's Comeback

Sunil Gavaskar said that Hardik Pandya covers all the bases for the team.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RUNrtP

ICC Urges Whistleblowers To Come Forward As Amnesty Period Nears End

The ICC announced a 15-day amnesty from January 16-31.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2MEqi8X

Did Yuzvendra Chahal Just Reveal Mohammed Shami's Team India Nickname?

During the interview on Chahal TV, Mohammed Shami was referred to as "Lalaji" by Yuzvendra Chahal.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WoqRs2

"Series Loss Tough To Swallow, India Far Better Side": Ross Taylor

India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI to take a series-clinching 3-0 lead.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2sPgDTV

KL Rahul Fails To Deliver In Comeback Game Against England Lions

KL Rahul's ban was provisionally lifted by the BCCI after he was earlier banned for making controversial remarks on a TV show.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2SeIFGI

"Wasn't Even 10% Of That When I Was 19": Kohli In Awe Of Gill

Shubman Gill is a part of the Indian ODI squad for the series in New Zealand but has yet to play a match.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2B7QnZD

New Zealand Recall Jimmy Neesham, Todd Astle For Last Two ODIs

New Zealand brought in all-rounder Jimmy Neesham and leg-spinner Todd Astle after losing the five-match series on Monday.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TjNuf8

"He Improves The Balance Of The Team": Virat Kohli Praises Hardik Pandya

India clinched the 3rd ODI vs New Zealand by eight wickets. The ODI was also Hardik Pandya's return to international cricket after the ban.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CT9s1t

India Beat New Zealand In 3rd ODI, Clinch Series With 2 Matches To Spare

India had all the boxes ticked as they registered a facile seven-wicket win.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Wp1arl

Ambati Rayudu Suspended From Bowling In International Cricket

Ambati Rayudu was reported for a suspect action during the first ODI against Australia on January 13.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TifDDB

2nd ODI Preview: India Women Look To Clinch Series vs New Zealand

Indian women's team thrashed New Zealand by nine wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2S9oIkM

BJP may make last bid to topple Karnataka coalition government

If the grapevine in BJP and Congress circles are to be believed, at least six rebel Congress MLAs, including former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, will resign ahead of the budget session which is likely to start here on February 8.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WtRBam

How India clipped Kiwi wings to win ODI series

This was meant to be a tight contest -- world No. 2 India against world No. 3 New Zealand. Since 2009, the Kiwis had not lost a single ODI against India at home. But the past doesn't trouble Virat Kohli and company. On Monday, India walloped New Zealand by seven wickets and clinched the five-match series 3-0.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Un0WyY

Govt wants to return non-disputed Ayodhya land



from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Usrm2z

Rahul meets Parrikar, enquires about his health



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George Fernandes passes away after illness

Fernandes held the defence ministry portfolio from 2001 to 2004 under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government. he also held the portfolios of communications, industry and railways under various governments. He was a key member of the Janata Dal and later founded the Samata Party in 1994, which later merged with Janata Dal (United).

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Un3Wvm

Monday, January 28, 2019

Is South India the new UP of Indian politics?

Five states and one UT (Puducherry) in South India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - offer 120 seats and except for Karnataka BJP is a non-entity in all other states. PM Modi's visit to the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Sunday could possibly be the BJP's alternative to recent drubbings in the Hindi heartlands.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Scl0Xo

Ready to step down: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy



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Live 3rd ODI: Rohit, Kohli guide Indian run chase

Mohammed Shami took 3/41 as India bundled out New Zealand for 243 runs in 49 overs despite a fine 93-run knock by Ross Taylor in the third ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RTIb9x

Karnataka crisis: More hype than substance

With voters returning fractured verdicts in four of the last five assembly elections, horse-trading has been more the norm than an exception in Karnataka politics. However, the BJP has taken poaching to a much higher orbit. If senior Congress and JD(S) leaders are to be believed, disgruntled legislators are being offered Rs 20 cr-Rs 60 cr to join BJP.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G4wuWD

Supreme Court Seeks Details On Foreigners Detained In Assam

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to provide it various details including number of functional detention centres in Assam and the number of foreigners detained there during the last 10...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Wo6T0x

Bodo Terror Outfit Chief, 14 Others Convicted In 2008 Assam Bombings

The chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Ranjan Daimary and 14 others were on Monday convicted by the CBI Special Court in the 2008 case of serial bomb blasts in Assam which had...

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Pilot Had "Emotional Breakdown" Before Nepal Plane Crash: Report

The captain of a Bangladeshi aeroplane "seemed to have an emotional breakdown" before a deadly crash last March, Nepali investigators said in a final report on the Himalayan nation's worst aviation...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FT7KkP

Air Force's Jaguar Fighter Plane Crashes In UP, Pilot Ejects

A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Kushinagar, about 322 kilometre from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B7SDA2

Groom Came On A Road Roller For Wedding. How He Came Up With The Idea

A man in West Bengal became the most talked about bridegroom of his town on Sunday, when he came to tie the knot in a road roller, breaking away from the tradition of arriving on a horse or in a car.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sPrIEH

Nitin Gadkari Meant Congress Of Course: BJP on "Spinning Dreams" Dig

As Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's comment is interpreted by the opposition as veiled criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling BJP has put out a clarification. Nitin Gadkari meant the...

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2 Dead, 37 Injured As Bus Overturns In Odisha

At least two persons were killed, and 30 others were injured after a bus overturned near Kesinga in Kalahandi district today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G9frT4

HD Kumaraswamy Watches Son's Film With Family, Criticised By BJP

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has been criticized by the BJP after he tweeted about watching his son's film Seetharama Kalyana, which hit the screens last week. Almost the entire Karnataka...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tf7b7S

Watch: Fans Call Pujara "Cheater" For Escaping Dismissal At Ranji Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century as Saurashtra beat Karnataka by five wickets to enter the Ranji Trophy final.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Tfa8oY

Watch: Hardik Pandya Marks His Return With Stunning Catch

India recalled Hardik Pandya in the place of Vijay Shankar for the third ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2HBKedF

3rd ODI: Hardik Pandya Returns To India's Playing XI, MS Dhoni Misses Out

India thrust recalled all-rounder Hardik Pandya into the third one-day international against New Zealand as they eye a series-clinching win.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CSHnHY

3rd ODI Live: Patient Kohli, Rohit Make Steady Progress In Chase

Live Score: India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: India lead 2-0 in the five-match ODI series.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CYBWr1

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live: New Zealand Bowled Out For 243

Live Score: India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI:

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2RQ6RzK

Jason Holder First Windies All-Rounder Since Sobers To Top ICC Rankings

Windies captain Jason Holder struck a commanding 202 not out and also took two useful wickets in first-innings.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2CNOj90

Pakistan Bowlers Force Series Decider After Sarfraz Ahmed Ban

The deciding match will be played in Cape Town on Wednesday.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2SdjPqI

Pujara's Ton Takes Saurashtra To The Brink Of Victory vs Karnataka

Chasing a moderate target of 279 runs, Saurashtra suffered a top-order collapse before Cheteshwar Pujara and Sheldon Jackson put on a rescue act.

from NDTV Sports - Cricket http://bit.ly/2TiiNqG

NASA's Opportunity Rover May Have 'Died' on Mars in Dust Storm

Opportunity's last communication with Earth was received June 10, 2018, as a planet-wide dust storm blanketed the solar-powered rover's location.

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via IFTTT

Jio Phone Users Can Now Book Train Tickets Using the New Jio Rail App

Jio Rail app is available for download through the JioStore on the original Jio Phone and Jio Phone 2.

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Detective Pikachu Yet to Release, Sequel Already Said to Be in the Works

There are still over three months left to the release of Detective Pikachu, the first-ever Pokemon live-action movie, but a sequel is reportedly already in the works.

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iPad, iPad Mini 2019 Might Not Feature Face ID, iOS 12.2 Beta Suggests

Rumours of a new iPad and iPad mini launching in early 2019 are looking stronger, with a recent iOS beta release referencing yet-to-be-launched models.

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WhatsApp Web Picture-in-Picture Mode Gets Support for YouTube, Facebook

This feature comes with the latest WhatsApp Web 0.3.2041 update, and the service should update automatically when you open it in your browser.

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Bing's Outage in China Said to Be Technical Error, Not Censors' Block

Search engine Bing's outage in China last week was reportedly a technical error, rather than an intentional censorship block.

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Some OnePlus 6T Users Are Reporting a New Rapid Battery Drain Issue

Many OnePlus 6T users have taken to the official OnePlus forum to report a new, unexplained battery drain issue

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Indian-Origin Researchers Develop Model for Safer Self-Driving Cars

The AI systems powering driverless cars are trained extensively in virtual simulations to prepare the vehicle for nearly every event on the road.

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Fortnite Save the World Mode Lets You See What's in Loot Boxes

Epic Games has renamed V-Buck Llamas to X-Ray Llamas and you can now see what you're getting.

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Aquaman Is Now the Highest-Grossing DC Film of All-Time

The Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman is now the highest-grossing movie of all-time based on a DC Comics property, with its global box office total of $1.09 billion.

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Christopher Nolan's Next Movie Gets July 2020 Release Date

Christopher Nolan's untitled next movie now has a release date: July 17, 2020. It will release in IMAX, and that's all we know for now.

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Leaked Nokia 9 PureView Teaser Seemingly Confirms Penta-Lens Camera Setup

The leaked teaser hints at the penta-lens camera setup expected on the Nokia 9 and the flagship device will be made official at MWC.

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Facebook Blocks External Agencies From Checking Political Ads: Report

Facebook has changed its codes that restrict external groups' ability to collect data on why users are being targeted by political campaigners.

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Millennials in India Are Turning to Algorithms for Love

Local entrepreneurs, global dating apps and Indian matrimonial websites are racing to bring artificial intelligence to modernise match-making.

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Vivo V15 Pro May Feature Triple Rear Camera Setup, Pop-Up Selfie Camera

Vivo V15 Pro is expected to be the successor to the V11 Pro that debuted last year.

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Facebook Rejects Claims That Half of Its Accounts Are Fake

Aaron Greenspan, who attended the Harvard University with Zuckerberg, claimed that Facebook has been inflating its global user count since 2004

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MIT Researchers' New Cryptocurrency 99 Percent More Efficient Than Bitcoin

Vault reduced the bandwidth for joining its network by 99 percent when compared to Bitcoin and 90 percent when compared to Ethereum.

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Chandrayaan-2 to Mark India's Presence on Moon Soon: PM Modi

Modi said India will soon mark its presence on the Moon with the Chandrayaan-2 mission and appreciated the use of space technology in saving life.

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Google Duo May Get a Web Version Soon: Report

The web version of Google Duo would also work in the Google Chrome browser as well as other rival browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 Launch Expected Today: What You Need to Know

Samsung Galaxy M10 price in India is said to start from Rs. 7,990 for its 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage model, while Galaxy M20 is said to start at Rs. 10,990.

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Pilot Had "Emotional Breakdown" Before Nepal Plane Crash: Report

The captain of a Bangladeshi aeroplane "seemed to have an emotional breakdown" before a deadly crash last March, Nepali investigators said in a final report on the Himalayan nation's worst aviation...

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"Red Scarves" Protesters March In Paris Against "Yellow Vest" Violence

Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Sunday to condemn violence in the "yellow vest" movement that has rocked France for weeks with angry protests over President Emmanuel Macron's rule.

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No Proof Writer's Detention In China Due To Canadian Arrests: Australia

There is no proof that Beijing's detention of a Chinese-born Australian writer is related to the arrest of Canadians in China, Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne said on Monday.

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French President Concerned About Ex-Renault Boss' "Long, Harsh" Detention

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he has expressed concern to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the prison conditions faced by former Renault boss Carlos Ghosn.

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Bing Outage In China Was Technical Error, Not Censors' Block: Report

Search engine Bing's outage in China last week was a technical error, rather than an intentional censorship block, a source familiar with the matter said, although Chinese authorities and Microsoft...

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"My Meetings With PM Modi Highlighted": Tulsi Gabbard Alleges "Profiling"

Democratic presidential aspirant Tulsi Gabbard has alleged that she had become a victim of "religious bigotry" and some media outlets were targeting her and accusing her supporters, who have Hindu...

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US Professor Removed For Asking Chinese Students To Speak English

A US university professor has been removed as director of a graduate programme, amid a furore over an email she sent urging students not to speak Chinese, a media report said.

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India-Born Billionaire Bribed Doctors With Cash, Strip Clubs, On Trial

The first prosecution of a pharmaceutical company chief executive tied to opioid overdoses begins this week, when Insys Therapeutics Inc.'s John Kapoor goes on trial. The fallout may jolt an industry...

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Chinese Rights Lawyer Gets Over 4 Years In Jail For "Subversion"

Prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang was sentenced on Monday to four and a half years in prison for state subversion, a northern Chinese court said.

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Former Starbucks CEO Considers Running For US President As Independent

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said that he is preparing to launch an independent campaign for president, rebuffing growing Democratic concern that such a move could help re-elect President...

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Man Killed His Parents, Members Of Girlfriend's Family That Took Him In

21-year-old Dakota Theriot drove away, setting off a daylong manhunt that spanned states. He was arrested more than 1,000 miles to the northeast, in rural Virginia, on Sunday morning.

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15 Dead As Landslide Crashes Into Hotel During Wedding Celebration

A landslide crashed into a hotel during a wedding celebration in southeastern Peru, killing at least 15 people, authorities said Sunday.

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Facing Protests, France Against "Exorbitant" Payoff For Ex-Renault Boss

France's finance minister said on Sunday a severance package for former Renault chief Carlos Ghosn, forced to resign in a financial scandal, should not be "exorbitant" and that the French state would...

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"Not Our America": Kamala Harris Launches White House Bid Against Trump

Lamenting that the American Dream and its democracy are under attack in Donald Trump's United States, California Senator Kamala Harris formally declared Sunday her candidacy to become the country's...

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Order! Order! Amid Brexit Row, UK Parliament Speaker Is Changing Rules

The speaker of the House of Commons doesn't bang a gavel. You might get the impression that he does. But no. John Bercow stands, he points a finger, he shakes his sheaf of papers, he projects to the...

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Saudi-Ethiopian Tycoon, Second Richest, Freed Amid Flurry Of Releases

Saudi Arabia has freed Saudi-Ethiopian businessman Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi more than 14 months after he was detained in a crackdown on corruption.

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Father-Son Shot Bear, Cubs, Threw Body. Wildlife Camera Helped Solve Case

The crime was captured on a stop-motion camera used to document the bears' activity, and the sow wore a GPS-enabled collar - helping prosecutors piece together the illegal killing and coverup.

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At Least 58 Dead, Over 300 Missing In Brazil Dam Tragedy

Fears of a second dam breach at a Brazilian mining complex receded Sunday, enabling a search to resume for the more than 300 people still missing two days after a dam collapse that has killed at least...

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At Least 18 Dead After Twin Bomb Attacks At Philippine Church

At least 18 people were killed Sunday when a double bomb attack hit a Catholic church on a southern Philippine island that is a stronghold of Islamist terrorists, the military said, days after voters...

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NATO Chief Says Trump's Funding Complaints Have "Real Results"

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday that US President Donald Trump's regular complaints about the alliance had not undermined it -- adding that his criticism on defense spending was...

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"Red Scarves" Protesters March In Paris Against "Yellow Vest" Violence

Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Sunday to condemn violence in the "yellow vest" movement that has rocked France for weeks with angry protests over President Emmanuel Macron's rule.

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Goa Assembly Budget Session Starts Tomorrow; Manohar Parrikar To Attend

The three-day budget session of the Goa Assembly will begin from Tuesday during which ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will present the financial statement for fiscal 2019-20.

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No Proof Writer's Detention In China Due To Canadian Arrests: Australia

There is no proof that Beijing's detention of a Chinese-born Australian writer is related to the arrest of Canadians in China, Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne said on Monday.

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New Delhi 'Superbug' Gene, Last Among Pristine Ecosystem, Found In Arctic

In a significant find in the global spread of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria, scientists have found a "superbug" gene -- first detected in New Delhi over a decade back -- in one of the last...

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Bharat Ratna For Ambedkar Out Of Compulsion, Not Dil Se: Asaduddin Owaisi

BR Ambdekar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, out of compulsion and not by heart, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Sunday.

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French President Concerned About Ex-Renault Boss' "Long, Harsh" Detention

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he has expressed concern to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the prison conditions faced by former Renault boss Carlos Ghosn.

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Bing Outage In China Was Technical Error, Not Censors' Block: Report

Search engine Bing's outage in China last week was a technical error, rather than an intentional censorship block, a source familiar with the matter said, although Chinese authorities and Microsoft...

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Cold Morning In Delhi, Minimum Temperature Settles At 5.5 Degrees

Delhiites woke up to a cold morning on Monday with the minimum temperature settling at 5.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average.

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15-Year-Old Opportunity Rover Might Have Died On Mars: Scientists

Nasa's Mars Opportunity rover that went into hibernation last June after a massive dust storm blocked sunlight from reaching its solar panels to generate power, might have "died", fear scientists.

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"My Meetings With PM Modi Highlighted": Tulsi Gabbard Alleges "Profiling"

Democratic presidential aspirant Tulsi Gabbard has alleged that she had become a victim of "religious bigotry" and some media outlets were targeting her and accusing her supporters, who have Hindu...

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On Karti Chidambaram, Supreme Court Warns "No Tennis For Him If..."

The Supreme Court todayasked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to specify the dates on which Karti Chidambaram is required to appear for questioning. The probe agency had opposed Karti Chidambaram's...

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Bail Granted To Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi In Money Laundering Case

The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The next date of hearing in the case is 11 February.

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HD Kumaraswamy Watches Son's Film With Family, Criticised By BJP

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has been criticized by the BJP after he tweeted about watching his son's film Seetharama Kalyana, which hit the screens last week. Almost the entire Karnataka...

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School Bus Carrying 50 Children Falls Into Culvert In Andhra, 3 Critical

A school bus carrying 50 children fell into a culvert in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district this morning, injuring many. Three students are reported to be critical.

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Tamil Nadu Seeks Withdrawal Of Permission For Mekedatu Dam Project Report

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the permission accorded to Karnataka for a detailed project report (DPR) on its proposed dam across...

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"If A Hand Touches A Hindu Girl...": Union Minister's Spin On Justice

Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde, who is not new to courting controversy with his bizarre takes on sensitive issues, waded into the territory of wild theories on Sunday with comments from who built the...

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Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Announces Names Of 2 More Candidates For Polls

Actor politician Pawan Kalyan on Sunday announced two more candidates of his Jana Sena party for the ensuing elections to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly.

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NTR's Grandson, Whose Mother Is With BJP, Picks Jagan Reddy's Party

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's brother-in-law Daggubati Venkateswara Rao and his son met YSR Congress President YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Sunday and expressed their wish to join the...

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Girl Set On Fire For Objecting To Sex Harassment In Andhra Pradesh: Cops

A girl suffered severe injuries after a man reportedly tried to burn her alive after she spurned his sexual advances at a village in Andhra Pradesh. Doctors at Kurnool general hospital, 200 km from...

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State Government Disrespecting All Aspects Of Kerala's Culture: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today again raked up the Sabarimala temple issue and said the communist government in the state has been disrespecting all aspects of Kerala's culture.

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PM Modi Unveils Refinery Complex Worth Over Rs 16,000 Crore In Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated to the nation integrated Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) refinery expansion complex, built at a cost of Rs 16,504-crore -- the single-largest...

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"Padma Award For Him?": Former Kerala Top Cop On Nambi Narayanan

After former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist S Nambi Narayanan -- who was cleared of espionage charges last year -- was named for Padma Bhushan, a former Kerala police chief who...

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PM Modi Says Over 89,000 People In Tamil Nadu Benefited From Modicare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that over 89,000 people in Tamil Nadu benefited from the Centre's Modicare health insurance scheme.

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Government Committed To Strengthening Initiatives For Universal Healthcare: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said the NDA government was committed to strengthening initiatives for ensuring universal healthcare and as part of it had taken the AIIMS brand to various parts of...

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10 Per Cent Quota Will Not Affect Exisiting Reservation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday hit out at critics of the 10 per cent quota for the economically weaker sections, saying some persons in Tamil Nadu were creating an "atmosphere of suspicion and...

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Isro eyes kerosene to boost GSLV Mk III’s lifting power to 6 trillion

The advantage of using kerolox is that it is 10 times dense — meaning the same volume of kerolox will generate more thrust than the same volume of hydrolox. It is also cheaper, more stable at room temperature and less hazardous than hydrolox. Elon Musk-promoted Space X currently uses kerolox in its Falcon 9 rocket for launching heavy payloads.

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Is South India the new UP of Indian politics?

Five states and one UT (Puducherry) in South India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - offer 120 seats and except for Karnataka BJP is a non-entity in all other states. PM Modi's visit to the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Sunday could possibly be the BJP's alternative to recent drubbings in the Hindi heartlands.

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Ready to step down: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy



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Live 3rd ODI: Rohit, Kohli guide Indian run chase

Mohammed Shami took 3/41 as India bundled out New Zealand for 243 runs in 49 overs despite a fine 93-run knock by Ross Taylor in the third ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

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Karnataka crisis: More hype than substance

With voters returning fractured verdicts in four of the last five assembly elections, horse-trading has been more the norm than an exception in Karnataka politics. However, the BJP has taken poaching to a much higher orbit. If senior Congress and JD(S) leaders are to be believed, disgruntled legislators are being offered Rs 20 cr-Rs 60 cr to join BJP.

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Watch: Fans Call Pujara "Cheater" For Escaping Dismissal At Ranji Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara scored a century as Saurashtra beat Karnataka by five wickets to enter the Ranji Trophy final.

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Watch: Hardik Pandya Marks His Return With Stunning Catch

India recalled Hardik Pandya in the place of Vijay Shankar for the third ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval.

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3rd ODI: Hardik Pandya Returns To India's Playing XI, MS Dhoni Misses Out

India thrust recalled all-rounder Hardik Pandya into the third one-day international against New Zealand as they eye a series-clinching win.

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3rd ODI Live: Patient Kohli, Rohit Make Steady Progress In Chase

Live Score: India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: India lead 2-0 in the five-match ODI series.

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IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live: New Zealand Bowled Out For 243

Live Score: India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI:

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Jason Holder First Windies All-Rounder Since Sobers To Top ICC Rankings

Windies captain Jason Holder struck a commanding 202 not out and also took two useful wickets in first-innings.

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Pakistan Bowlers Force Series Decider After Sarfraz Ahmed Ban

The deciding match will be played in Cape Town on Wednesday.

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Pujara's Ton Takes Saurashtra To The Brink Of Victory vs Karnataka

Chasing a moderate target of 279 runs, Saurashtra suffered a top-order collapse before Cheteshwar Pujara and Sheldon Jackson put on a rescue act.

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Sunday, January 27, 2019

Pakistan Captain Sarfraz Ahmed Given 4-Match Suspension For Racist Remark

Sarfraz Ahmed aimed a comment at South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo during the second ODI.

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India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India lead the five-match ODI series against New Zealand 2-0.

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PM Modi Says Over 89,000 People In Tamil Nadu Benefited From Modicare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that over 89,000 people in Tamil Nadu benefited from the Centre's Modicare health insurance scheme.

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This 95-year-old has both Padma & Lakshmi

Dharam Pal Gulati, 95, is probably the world’s oldest ad star. And that’s not his only claim to fame. Gulati is the owner of the Rs 2,000-crore Mahashaya Di Hatti (MDH) group and has just been conferred the Padma Bhushan for trade and industry. Gulati, a class V dropout, is also reported to be the highest earning CEO in the FMCG sector.

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You Should Feel Sad If You Fail To Vote: PM Modi

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due this summer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said casting vote is a sacred duty and those who do not use the democratic right should feel the "pain" of not...

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BuzzFeed, HuffPost To Shed More Than 200 Jobs In New Round Of Layoffs

America's free online news heavyweights, BuzzFeed and HuffPost, this week were rocked by a new wave of layoffs, a sign of an advertising-dependent economic model under threat.

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Pakistan Captain Sarfraz Ahmed Given 4-Match Suspension For Racist Remark

Sarfraz Ahmed aimed a comment at South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo during the second ODI.

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India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India lead the five-match ODI series against New Zealand 2-0.

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Icy Winds Sweep Across Himachal, Keylong Coldest At Minus 17 Degrees

Icy winds swept across Himachal Pradesh with temperatures remaining below the freezing point in most places, a weather official said. Keylong was the coldest in Himachal Pradesh at a low of minus 17...

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BuzzFeed, HuffPost To Shed More Than 200 Jobs In New Round Of Layoffs

America's free online news heavyweights, BuzzFeed and HuffPost, this week were rocked by a new wave of layoffs, a sign of an advertising-dependent economic model under threat.

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Rs 5k-cr defence plan for Andamans finalised

Sources say the 10-year infrastructure “roll-on” plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Command has been formulated after prolonged top-level discussions in the defence establishment. Parallelly, a comprehensive plan for “force accretion” of the armed forces in phases at the ANC by 2027 is also in the works.

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Why every party is desperate to win the Jind bypoll

The simmering below the high-voltage confrontation between the political parties is a tantalising sub-plot of Haryana politics - Jind is an INLD seat and the bypoll pits the breakaway Chautala faction (Ajay and sons Dushyant and Digvijay) against the principal opposition party for the first time after the split.

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AI gets DGCA nod for ‘secret’ Caribbean flight

Amid speculation that India was preparing to get hold of a high-value fugitive, Air India is learnt to have got the DGCA nod to operate a Boeing 787-8 for the non-stop flight from Delhi to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. The special flight is learnt to have been allowed with 13 cabin crew members and three sets of pilots.

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New data may show big cut in number of poor

According to the World Data Lab, less than 50 million Indians may be living on less than $1.90 a day now. Economists said rapid economic growth and the use of technology for social sector programmes have helped make a significant dent in extreme poverty in the country.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2B0Z8Ev

Rs 5k-cr defence plan for Andamans finalised

Sources say the 10-year infrastructure “roll-on” plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Command has been formulated after prolonged top-level discussions in the defence establishment. Parallelly, a comprehensive plan for “force accretion” of the armed forces in phases at the ANC by 2027 is also in the works.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MxX2Az

Rahul Gandhi Has All Qualities To Make A Good PM: Tejashwi Yadav

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has all the qualities to make a good prime minister, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has said, and alleged that the BJP's propaganda machinery spent hundreds of thousands of...

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21-Year-Old Man Shoots Parents, Three Others In US: Cops

At least five people were killed in two shooting incidents in the US state of Louisiana, police said, adding a manhunt was underway to arrest the suspect.

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UK's Prince Philip Apologises To Woman Injured In Car Crash: Report

Britain's Prince Philip has said he is "deeply sorry" about the injury suffered by a woman in a car crash he was involved in over a week ago, according to a report in the Sunday Mirror.

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Russia Marks 75th Anniversary Of End Of Leningrad Siege

Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Sunday preside over ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the World War II siege of Leningrad that claimed over 800,000 lives.

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21 Dead, 71 Injured As Bombs Hit Church In Philippines

Blast in Philippines Church: Twin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 21 people and wounded 71, security officials said, days after a referendum on autonomy...

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Sanctions, Peace Deal On Cards For New US-North Korea Summit

As Donald Trump seeks progress with North Korea at a second summit, the United States has a series of cards it can play including easing sanctions, signing a peace declaration or even pulling troops...

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In Peace Deal, Foreign Troops To Quit Afghanistan In 18 Months: Officials

Taliban officials said U.S. negotiators on Saturday agreed a draft peace deal stipulating the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan within 18 months of the agreement being signed.

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She Was Still. He Didn't Know CPR. An Episode Of The Office Saved The Day

Cross Scott, a tire shop technician, was test driving a customer's vehicle on Jan. 11 when he saw a peculiar thing: a sedan pulled over, its hazard lights blinking, according to the Arizona Daily...

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Violence In Mexican Cartel Bastion Claims 150 Lives In A Month

A wave of violence in a Mexican cartel stronghold shaken by gang infighting has left around 150 people dead over the past month, according t...