Tuesday, December 31, 2019

"I Don't See That Happening": Donald Trump On War With Iran

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he does not foresee war with Tehran, after pro-Iranian demonstrators stormed the US embassy in Iraq.

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New Year Fireworks, Smoke And Tear Gas As Decade Begins With A Bang

Strike-hit Paris welcomed the New Year with a huge fireworks display while London's Big Ben rang out after a long restoration, as crisis clouded celebrations elsewhere at the end of a year of upheaval...

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Kim Jong Un "A Man Of His Word" On Denuclearization: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stick to his commitments on denuclearization, even as the strongman threatened a "new strategic weapon."

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Happy New Year 2020: New Year Images, Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Wallpaper

New Year 2020: It's time to reflect back and also start anew - an opportune time. May you have a bright new year ahead! Here are some lovely New Year wishes to send to your loved ones.

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Moderate Fog In Delhi On New Year Morning, Flight Operations Normal

The New Year began in Delhi with moderate fog, two days after a dense fog cover for most part of the day led to flight cancellations and delay in train schedules.

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"Best Wishes" Politicians Talk Of Peace, Love And Joy On New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his New Year wishes to people across the country through Twitter on Wednesday.

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From Sex Education to Jamtara, TV Shows to Watch in January 2020

Sex Education season 2, Jamtara Netflix, Doctor Who season 12, Dracula Netflix, BoJack Horseman season 6 part 2, Star Trek: Picard, The Forgotten Army, Little America, Avenue 5, Curb Your Enthusiasm...

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New Year Fireworks, Smoke And Tear Gas As Decade Begins With A Bang

Strike-hit Paris welcomed the New Year with a huge fireworks display while London's Big Ben rang out after a long restoration, as crisis clouded celebrations elsewhere at the end of a year of upheaval...

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Kim Jong Un 'A Man Of His Word' On Denuclearization: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stick to his commitments on denuclearization, even as the strongman threatened a "new strategic weapon."

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My journey has been different: Mayank Agarwal

A veteran on the domestic scene, Test opener Mayank Agarwal talks about his hard-earned first year as an international cricketer and how he will continue his international run in New Zealand where, he says, the focus and the goal will remain the same, to contribute to the team's success.

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Big rush for UGC-NET in Kashmir

Despite an internet clampdown, Jammu and Kashmir registered 83.5% attendance of candidates registered in the UGC-NET December 2019 exam, second only to 84% in Kerala, and also recorded a 10% qualification rate as against the national average of 8.2%.

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Virat, Anushka Celebrate New Year With Kareena, Saif, Varun Dhawan

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed the new year 2020 with Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in Switzerland.

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Big rush for UGC-NET in Kashmir

Despite an internet clampdown, Jammu and Kashmir registered 83.5% attendance of candidates registered in the UGC-NET December 2019 exam, second only to 84% in Kerala, and also recorded a 10% qualification rate as against the national average of 8.2%.

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



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160 Terrorists Killed In 2019, 30% Drop In Terror Incidents: J&K Top Cop

As many as 160 terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year, while 250 terrorists, including 102 of Pakistani origin, were active in the Valley, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh...

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UP Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Subordinate's Car

Police have arrested a Sub Inspector for allegedly stealing a car that belonged to a constable in Moradabad on Tuesday.

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

Rajdeep Singh, who is the owner of the scooter which gave a ride to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on December 28 in Lucknow, said: "I will myself pay the challan amount of Rs...

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Six Members Of A Family Died In Lift Collapse In Indore

Six members of a family died after a temporary lift at an under-construction building collapsed in Indore at their farmhouse located in Patalpani area on Tuesday. Another is critically injured and is...

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

Hundreds of people in south Delhi's Shaheen Bagh ushered in the New Year, amid the biting cold, with a protest against the amended citizenship law that fast-tracks the process of giving citizenship to...

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted this morning with New Year wishes. It is the Prime Minister's first New Year after he won a second term with a massive victory in the national election held in...

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

A case has been registered against a man for allegedly divorcing his wife by pronouncing triple talaq in south Delhi's Defence Colony area, the police said today.

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

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

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

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

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Monday, December 30, 2019

"Red Sky, Choking Dust": Thousands Trapped On Australia Beaches By Fires

Thousands of tourists and residents in an Australian seaside town hunkered down in public buildings or waded into water at the seafront on Tuesday as wailing emergency sirens warned of a looming,...

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How pacers powered rise of Team India in 2019

Since January 2018 - when Bumrah made his debut - India's pacers have taken 274 wickets in 22 Tests at 20.74, the best among all teams. They also have the most five-wicket hauls (14). In wins, Bumrah has the best strike rate (30.4), best average (13.19) and best economy rate (2.59) among all bowlers since his debut.

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"Over In 6 Second": Gun Laws Saved Lives At Texas Church, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said gun laws in the state of Texas saved lives when a church security officer shot dead a gunman who killed two during a service.

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How pacers powered the rise of Team India in 2019

The decade marked India's rise as a potent Test powerhouse, propelled by their fast bowlers. The year gone by saw the team consolidate its status but fall short in a World Cup semifinal. Inevitably, some questions remained unanswered...

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"Over In 6 Second": Gun Laws Saved Lives At Texas Church, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said gun laws in the state of Texas saved lives when a church security officer shot dead a gunman who killed two during a service.

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General Bipin Rawat To Be Chief Of Defence Staff, US Congratulates Him

Outgoing Army General Bipin Rawat is set to take over as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) today. As the CDS -- which will be India's first-ever -- General Rawat will be in direct contact with the...

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30 US Prison Guard Trainees To Be Fired For "Nazi Salute" In Photo

Thirty apprentice prison officers in the eastern United States will be fired for making a Nazi salute in a group photo, the state governor said on Monday.

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Cold Wave Continues In North India, Several Trains Delayed

A day after dense fog enveloped New Delhi, delaying hundreds of flights and leading to several diversions and cancellations, at least 34 trains were running late on Tuesday due to low visibility...

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31-Year-Old Pune Man With Cerebral Palsy Set To Become Judge

A 31-year-old from Pune who suffers from cerebral palsy, fought all odds and is set to take charge as the Civil judge of junior division in February next year.

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30 US Prison Guard Trainees To Be Fired For "Nazi Salute" In Photo

Thirty apprentice prison officers in the eastern United States will be fired for making a Nazi salute in a group photo, the state governor said on Monday.

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



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Bushfires Reach Melbourne As Heatwave Fans Australia Blazes

Around 100,000 people were urged to flee five Melbourne suburbs on Monday evening as Australia's spiralling bushfire crisis killed a volunteer firefighter battling a separate blaze in the countryside.

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Headless Body Of A Woman Found In Mumbai's Ghatkopar: Police

A headless body of a woman was found near Naval Gate in Ghatkopar in Mumbai on Monday morning, the police said.

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

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Monday said that both "innocent" and "not so innocent" people have died in the violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act across the country.

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

Carlos Ghosn, the executive whose shocking arrest in Japan ended a more than two-decade run overseeing two of the world's largest automakers, left the country where he's awaited trial and is now in...

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Bushfires Reach Melbourne As Heatwave Fans Australia Blazes

Around 100,000 people were urged to flee five Melbourne suburbs on Monday evening as Australia's spiralling bushfire crisis killed a volunteer firefighter battling a separate blaze in the countryside.

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Watch: Top ISRO Scientist Ends Parliamentary Meet With Flute Performance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is admired for sending satellites and rockets into the space but a senior scientist from the premier organisation has enthralled the Internet by playing...

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

Carlos Ghosn, the executive whose shocking arrest in Japan ended a more than two-decade run overseeing two of the world's largest automakers, left the country where he's awaited trial and is now in...

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Thousands Trapped On Australia Beach Encircled By Fire

Authorities had for days been warning up to 30,000 tourists enjoying Australia's summer holidays to leave the area, which is just one of the hundreds ravaged by this devastating bushfire season.

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Thousands Trapped On Australia Beach Encircled By Fire

Authorities had for days been warning up to 30,000 tourists enjoying Australia's summer holidays to leave the area, which is just one of the hundreds ravaged by this devastating bushfire season.

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

As the world is all set to enter into a new year and decade, Google on Tuesday came up with a creative doodle that celebrated the new year eve with multi-colour fireworks.

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Al Qaeda Ally Claims Responsibility For Somalia Blast That Killed 90

Islamist group al Shabaab on Monday claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in Mogadishu that killed at least 90 people over the weekend while Somalia said a foreign government that it did not...

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

As the world is all set to enter into a new year and decade, Google on Tuesday came up with a creative doodle that celebrated the new year eve with multi-colour fireworks.

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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Samsung's 'Clamshell' Foldable Phone May Go on Sale Before Galaxy S11

Samsung is likely to release a new foldable smartphone that folds like a clam in February before the upcoming release of its flagship Galaxy S11 next year.

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Twitter System 'Outage' Briefly Blocked Trump Whistleblower Tweet

A tweet from US President Donald Trump that identified an intelligence analyst as the alleged whistleblower who helped spark his impeachment was temporarily blocked at the weekend, with Twitter...

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Musk's Boring Company Tunnel in Las Vegas Could Be Operational Next Year

Elon Musk, founder of tunnelling enterprise Boring Company, said in a tweet that a commercial tunnel in Las Vegas would "hopefully" be fully operational in 2020.

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Centre "Won't Tolerate": Education Minister On Citizenship Law Protests

As anti-citizenship law protests in various universities showed no signs of let up, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Sunday said the central government will not tolerate educational institutions...

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Delhi Air Quality Turns "Severe", People Advised To Stay Indoors

The air quality declined further and plunged to the "severe" category with the air quality index (AQI) crossing 450-mark on Monday, prompting the government to advise people to avoid outdoor...

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Top10: Can going swadeshi help beat slowdown?



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After US Tariff Threat, France Isn't Quaffing Champagne The Way It Did

As President Donald Trump targets Champagne in an escalating trade tussle with Europe, makers of one of France's quintessential luxuries are losing support from domestic drinkers.

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Top10: Can going swadeshi help beat slowdown?



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Envoy brought back amid talk of 'irregularities’

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

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Delhi House Where 11 Of Family Were Found Hanging Now Diagnostics Centre

The ground floor of the house where 11 members of a family committed suicide in July last year, is now a diagnostic centre. The owner of the diagnostic centre said that he doesn't believe in...

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Unable To Kidnap Girl, Group Of Men Chops Off Her Nose In Gurgaon: Cops

A group of men chopped off the nose of a girl after they failed in their attempt to kidnap her at a village in Gurgaon on Sunday, the police said.

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After US Tariff Threat, France Isn't Quaffing Champagne The Way It Did

As President Donald Trump targets Champagne in an escalating trade tussle with Europe, makers of one of France's quintessential luxuries are losing support from domestic drinkers.

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Road To Delhi: 10 Indian Politicians Who Had The Most Impact This Decade

Politics in India has seen a tectonic shift in the last ten years. Many politicians, who were at best regional players, catapulted into the national spotlight and went on to become titans of Indian...

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Irish PM Leo Varadkar Visits His Ancestral Village In Maharashtra

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday visited his ancestral village alongwith his family members in the coastal Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, calling it "a very special moment".

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Envoy brought back amid talk of 'irregularities’

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

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

A dense fog has gripped Delhi and neighbouring areas, affecting road, rail and air traffic in the region. In Delhi -- where the weather office has sounded a "red" alert, commuters were seen driving...

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Dense Fog In Delhi Disrupts Rail Traffic, Airlines Give Advisory

Dense fog prevailed in the national capital and its adjoining areas in the early hours of Monday morning.

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Vladimir Putin Thanks Donald Trump For Tip Russia Says Foiled Attacks

Russia said on Sunday it had thwarted terrorism attacks reportedly planned in St. Petersburg thanks to a tip from Washington, bringing personal thanks again from President Vladimir Putin to his U.S....

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White House Warns North Korea Over "Christmas Gift" Threat

The White House said Sunday it would consider "other tools" beyond personal diplomacy if North Korea went ahead with a threatened "Christmas gift" that could reignite global tensions over its nuclear...

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Suspect In Court After 5 Stabbed At New York Rabbi's Home

A suspect appeared in a New York court on Sunday charged with five counts of attempted murder over a stabbing spree at a rabbi's suburban house -- the latest in a spate of attacks on Jewish targets.

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

Six people, including two children, were killed when their car skidded off the road and fell into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, apparently due to fog, police said on Monday.

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Vladimir Putin Thanks Donald Trump For Tip Russia Says Foiled Attacks

Russia said on Sunday it had thwarted terrorism attacks reportedly planned in St. Petersburg thanks to a tip from Washington, bringing personal thanks again from President Vladimir Putin to his U.S....

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White House Warns North Korea Over "Christmas Gift" Threat

The White House said Sunday it would consider "other tools" beyond personal diplomacy if North Korea went ahead with a threatened "Christmas gift" that could reignite global tensions over its nuclear...

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Akhtar Says Comments On Kaneria Taken "Completely Out Of Context"

Shoaib Akhtar said that 1-2 players in the team did pass racist comments on Danish Kaneria, but it was never encouraged by the team members and was nipped in the bud.

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Talking points in sports in the year 2019

Indian grapplers, boxers and shooters led from the front in the year 2019, achieving several firsts during the year. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu also had her date with history at the World Championships in Basel. TOI takes a look at the talking points of 2019.

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The Mandalorian on Disney+ Is a Most Curious Thing, Just Like Baby Yoda

It's set in the world of Star Wars and it's got the delightful Baby Yoda. So why then is The Mandalorian only available in five countries through Disney+? What decade are we living in?

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Pejavara Mutt Chief Vishwesha Teertha Swami Dies At 88

The head of Pejavara Mutt Vishwesha Teertha Swamidied this morning after battling an illness, Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat said, news agency ANI reported. The Pejavara mutt is one among the "Ashta"...

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"Take Immediate Action": Union Minister On UP Cop's "Go To Pak" Rant

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said "action must be taken" against the Uttar Policeman who was seen in a video making communal statements in a Muslim locality in Meerut last...

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Hemant Soren's Oath Today In Jharkhand An Opposition Unity Event

Hemant Soren Oath Today: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha president Hemant Soren will take oath as the eleventh Chief Minister of Jharkhand this afternoon at a mega oath ceremony in Ranchi after the...

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Delhi continues to reel under severe cold

A day after Delhi recorded season's lowest temperature at 1.4 degrees Celsius, temperatures have risen by 2-3 °C in the national capital on Sunday.

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Talking points in sports in the year 2019

Indian grapplers, boxers and shooters led from the front in the year 2019, achieving several firsts during the year. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu also had her date with history at the World Championships in Basel. TOI takes a look at the talking points of 2019.

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Peter Siddle Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Peter Siddle will continue to play at domestic level, including for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

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After coldest day, Delhi temp rises to 5.4°C

A day after Delhi recorded season's lowest temperature at 1.4 degrees Celsius, temperatures have risen by 2-3 °C in the national capital on Sunday.

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

Money was scarce when Eva Gordon graduated from her Oregon high school, and attending college was not an option. But her fortune, amassed over decades of investing what little money she could scrape...

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

Ivanka Trump, the daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, has indicated that she could exit the White House if her father is re-elected in the 2020 presidential election.

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

A severe cold wave in the national capital has prompted a "red" warning from the weather office after the temperature on Saturday fell to 1.9 degree Celsius in parts of Delhi. The Safdarjung...

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

Money was scarce when Eva Gordon graduated from her Oregon high school, and attending college was not an option. But her fortune, amassed over decades of investing what little money she could scrape...

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Peter Siddle Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Peter Siddle will continue to play at domestic level, including for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League and Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

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Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Zareen

MC Mary Kom sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-1 verdict against flyweight (51kg) Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial for the race to Tokyo. Refusing to shake hands with Nikhat after the bout, she said, "Why should I? If she wants others to respect her, she should first respect others..."

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Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Zareen

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

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

Ivanka Trump, the daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, has indicated that she could exit the White House if her father is re-elected in the 2020 presidential election.

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Assam BJP MLA Accused Of Provoking Supporters Against Protesters

A civil society group has filed a police complaint against an Assam BJP MLA for allegedly exhorting supporters to hit back at Citizenship Act protesters.

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

The woman's boyfriend had threatened to kill her, police say.

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Trump Retweets - Then Deletes - A Post Naming The Alleged Whistleblower

President Donald Trump retweeted and then deleted a post naming the alleged whistleblower who filed the complaint that became the catalyst for the congressional inquiry that resulted in his...

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

The woman's boyfriend had threatened to kill her, police say.

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Trump Retweets - Then Deletes - A Post Naming The Alleged Whistleblower

President Donald Trump retweeted and then deleted a post naming the alleged whistleblower who filed the complaint that became the catalyst for the congressional inquiry that resulted in his...

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Friday, December 27, 2019

"Make Him PM": Australian Fans Go Gaga As Cummins Annihilates New Zealand

Pat Cummins was the destroyer-in-chief as Australia bowled out New Zealand for a paltry 148 on Day 3 of the second Test.

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From Avengers: Endgame to Joker, Our Favourite Movies in 2019

From Avengers: Endgame to Joker, the Gadgets 360 staff pick their favourite movies of 2019. The list also includes a couple of Bollywood releases in Andhadhun and Article 15, alongside unknown fare...

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Thai Navy SEAL Dies After Yearlong Infection After Cave Rescue

A Thai Navy SEAL who aided with the rescue of a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave last year has died from an infection he contracted during the dramatic recovery mission.

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Two Tourists From Andhra Die After Collapsing At Sunburn Festival In Goa

Two music enthusiasts from Andhra Pradesh who were visiting Goa to participate in the ongoing Sunburn Electronic Dance Music festival died after collapsing near the venue in North Goa district.

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You Decide Who's "Lying", Says Rahul Gandhi Ahead Of His Assam Visit

Even as restrictions under section 144 of the CrPC are being imposed in several parts of the country, several protests have been planned against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act at Delhi's Jamia...

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NASA's Trip To Mars Begins In California "Clean Room"

NASA's Mars 2020 rover will head off for the Red Planet next year. But like Voyager, Galileo and Cassini before it, the mission's epic journey began in a "clean room" in California.

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Two Tourists From Andhra Die After Collapsing At Sunburn Festival In Goa

Two music enthusiasts from Andhra Pradesh who were visiting Goa to participate in the ongoing Sunburn Electronic Dance Music festival died after collapsing near the venue in North Goa district.

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At 2.4°C, Delhi records coldest day of season

The national capital on Saturday witnessed season's lowest temperature of 2.4 degree Celsius, reported news agency ANI quoting IMD. The temperature was recorded at 6.10 am. The city has been witnessing the longest December cold spell since 1997. A thick layer of fog has also engulfed the national capital.

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The biggest sports controversies in 2019

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

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At 2.4°C, Delhi records season's coldest morning

The national capital on Saturday witnessed season's lowest temperature of 2.4 degree Celsius, reported news agency ANI quoting IMD. The temperature was recorded at 6.10 am. The city has been witnessing the longest December cold spell since 1997. A thick layer of fog has also engulfed the national capital.

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The biggest sports controversies in 2019

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

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Accession Day In J&K Holiday List, Sheikh Abdullah's Anniversary Dropped

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has dropped ex-chief minister Sheikh Abdullah's birth anniversary and Martyrs' Day from its list of public holidays for 2020, but October 26 which is observed as...

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

A senior police officer from the sensitive town of Meerut in west Uttar Pradesh was filmed making extremely communal statements in a Muslim locality last Friday, when police personnel were dealing...

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Top10: Can tech solve commonplace net shutdowns?



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

When they wheeled Preston Gorman into a light spring breeze outside the National Institutes of Health nearly five years ago, he was, medically speaking, among the most fortunate people on the planet.

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

When they wheeled Preston Gorman into a light spring breeze outside the National Institutes of Health nearly five years ago, he was, medically speaking, among the most fortunate people on the planet.

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

Gripped by severe cold, Delhi this morning recorded a minimum temperature of 2.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest for this season so far.

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Temperature Tumbles To Minus 60 Degrees In Alaska

Bettles, Alaska hasn't climbed above 0 degrees in nearly 10 days. Sunday's high temperature was minus-47.

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

Ten infants have died in 48 hours at a hospital in Rajasthan's Kota, prompting an inquiry by the state government.

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Temperatures Tumble To Minus-60 Degrees In Alaska

Bettles, Alaska hasn't climbed above 0 degrees in nearly 10 days. Sunday's high temperature was minus-47.

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

Even before the ocean caught fever and reached temperatures no one had ever seen, Australia's ancient giant kelp was cooked.

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

Even before the ocean caught fever and reached temperatures no one had ever seen, Australia's ancient giant kelp was cooked.

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

Two of the world's largest-ever democratic elections with a turnout of nearly 2 billion people, dozens of other assembly or state elections - some simultaneous, while most within a few months of each...

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

Plane With 100 On Board Crashes Near Airport In Kazakhstan's Almaty

A plane with 100 people on board crashed near airport in Kazakhstan's Almaty this morning.

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Plane with 100 on board crashes in Kazakhstan

A plane with 95 passengers and five crew members on board crashed near Almaty on Friday, the airport of Kazakhstan's biggest city said. The airport said there were survivors and emergency services were working at the site. The plane was headed for Nur-Sultan, the Central Asian nation's capital city.

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Dec set to be Delhi’s 2nd coldest in over 100 yrs

The current intense “cold day” spell, now on for 11 bone-chilling days, is set to make this December the second coldest the capital has seen in more than 100 years (in terms of day temperatures). The bad news is that icy day conditions are likely to continue for at least two-three days. Light rain is possible on New Year eve and snow in the hills till January 3.

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Inspired By UP, Karnataka Minister Warns Those Involved In Violence

Sending out a stern warning, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Thursday said the state government would emulate Uttar Pradesh and confiscate properties of those who caused damage to public...

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Railways To Rationalise Fare, Freight Rates, Chairman Says Amid Slowdown

The railways is in the process of "rationalising" its passengers and freight fares, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said on Thursday. He, however, refused to say if the prices will be increased.

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Boxer Sumit banned for a year, Tokyo dreams over

Former Asian silver medallist boxer Sumit Sangwan was on Thursday banned for one year by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test. Sangwan, who competed in the 2012 London Olympics and formerly a 91-kg category boxer, was set to appear for the Olympic qualifier trials. But that will not be possible now as his suspension starts with immediate effect.

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India, Iran Agree To Speed Up Chabahar Port Project

Tehran and Delhi have agreed to accelerate the development of an important Iranian port, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said during a visit to the sanctions-hit Islamic republic on Monday.

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Iran Parents Jailed For Mourning Man Killed In Anti-Government Protest

Pouya Bakhtiari died 40 days ago Thursday, shot in the head, his family says, during the anti-government demonstrations that briefly swept through Iran in mid-November. This week, his family wanted to...

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India, Iran Agree To Speed Up Chabahar Port Project

Tehran and Delhi have agreed to accelerate the development of an important Iranian port, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said during a visit to the sanctions-hit Islamic republic on Monday.

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Karnataka Minister Warns Of Confiscation Of Assets Of Violent Protesters

Sending out a stern warning, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Thursday said the state government would emulate Uttar Pradesh and confiscate properties of those who caused damage to public...

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Iran Parents Jailed For Mourning Man Killed In Anti-Government Protest

Pouya Bakhtiari died 40 days ago Thursday, shot in the head, his family says, during the anti-government demonstrations that briefly swept through Iran in mid-November. This week, his family wanted to...

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This Travel Insider Offers A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Amtrak Auto Train

Somewhere north of Orlando, Florida, and south of Georgia, Sylvia Longmire rotates her right forearm to reveal 15 rows of three-letter abbreviations inked onto her skin. I'd first glimpsed the tattoo...

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Alaska Set To Finish 2019 With Record Warm Year

Alaska is set to finish 2019 with a record average high temperature after a year of extremes ranging from a sweltering summer and rampant wildfires to vanishing sea ice and winter rains where heavy...

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This Travel Insider Offers A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Amtrak Auto Train

Somewhere north of Orlando, Florida, and south of Georgia, Sylvia Longmire rotates her right forearm to reveal 15 rows of three-letter abbreviations inked onto her skin. I'd first glimpsed the tattoo...

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Wildfire In Chilean Port City Of Valparaiso Leaves 700 Homeless

More than 245 homes have been destroyed and 700 people left destitute after a forest fire tore through a low-income area of the Chilean seaside city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve.

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Alaska Set To Finish 2019 With Record Warm Year

Alaska is set to finish 2019 with a record average high temperature after a year of extremes ranging from a sweltering summer and rampant wildfires to vanishing sea ice and winter rains where heavy...

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Wildfire In Chilean Port City Of Valparaiso Leaves 700 Homeless

More than 245 homes have been destroyed and 700 people left destitute after a forest fire tore through a low-income area of the Chilean seaside city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve.

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Amit Shah To Address Rally In Shimla Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday will address a public rally in Shimla to commemorate BJP's second year in power in the state.

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

A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 6-year-old girl at the district hospital in Moradabad.

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Benjamin Netanyahu Declares Victory In Ruling Party Leadership Primary

Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory in a leadership primary in his right-wing Likud party Friday, ensuring he will lead it into March elections.

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

Canada's national public broadcaster confirmed Thursday it had cut out US President Donald Trump's cameo from the movie "Home Alone 2," but said the edit was made before he was elected.

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

Floods in north India killed 1,900 people this year and forced more than three million out of their homes, according to a new report, which said these weather events reflected trends being driven by...

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

Canada's national public broadcaster confirmed Thursday it had cut out US President Donald Trump's cameo from the movie "Home Alone 2," but said the edit was made before he was elected.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

"U-Turn Will Be Known As": Maharashtra BJP Leader Mocks Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil has attacked the new government led by Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray for putting a limit of Rs 2 lakh on the loan waiver for farmers announced last week. Mr...

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16 Killed As Typhoon Phanfone Sweeps Across Philippines

A typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas Day claimed at least 16 lives, authorities said Thursday.

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"My Deep Respect": German Student Sent Back Over Citizenship Law Protests

Jakob Lindenthal, the German student studying at IIT Madras when he was reportedly sent back for participating in anti-citizenship law protests on campus, landed in Amsterdam this morning.

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BHU Professors Campaign Against Citizenship Act After Students Arrested

Fifty-one professors of the prestigious Banaras Hindu University in Uttar Pradesh and its affiliated colleges have launched a signature campaign against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the citizens'...

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Pragya Thakur Will Be Behind PM's "Downfall": Madhya Pradesh Minister

Madhya Pradesh minister Sajjan Singh Verma on Wednesday said that BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur will become the reason for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's downfall.

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Ganguly & Dravid to discuss injury management

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has invited National Cricket Academy (NCA) director Rahul Dravid to the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday and the two former India cricketers, are all set to discuss the issues surrounding NCA at length. NCA has been in the limelight due to inefficient diagnosis of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's sports hernia and Jasprit Bumrah's fitness.

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Ganguly & Dravid to discuss injury management

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

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Top10: How J'khand assembly has become richer



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"Ring Of Fire": Last Solar Eclipse Of The Decade Begins

The annular solar eclipse, the last one for the decade, began at 7:59 this morning. Often referred to as the "ring of fire"- the solar eclipse or "Surya grahan" will initially be visible as a partial...

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"Ring Of Fire": Last Solar Eclipse Of The Decade Begins

The annular solar eclipse, the last one for the decade, began at 7:59 this morning. Often referred to as the "ring of fire"- the solar eclipse or "Surya grahan" will initially be visible as a partial...

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To delink NPR-NRIC, govt may need to change rules

The UPA had in 2010 limited implementation of the 2003 rules to prepare an NPR and never followed it up with an NRIC. The framing of NRC rules in 2005 were seen to signal the intent to prepare a register of citizens but the process was not carried out. In fact, the NPR was updated in 2015.

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Puducherry Cafe Makes Chocolate Statue In Honour Of Abhinandan Varthaman

A cafe of chocolates and chocolate desserts in Puducherry has shown its respect to the Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by making a chocolate statue in his honour.

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

Four men, wearing masks, opened fire at a shop in Gurugram on Tuesday. However, the shopkeeper, Sachin Goyal, and his staff managed to drive away the men before they could cause harm. The men soon...

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

Jamia Millia Islamia students protesting against the amended Citizenship Act celebrated Christmas even as their agitation entered its 13th day on Wednesday.

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

Norwegian author Ari Behn, who was previously married to the country's Princess Maertha Louise, died on Wednesday aged 47, his manager told AFP, saying he had committed suicide.

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

He was not born in a manger, and there were no wise men, nor frankincense or myrrh. But the masses are still flocking to see him.

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

A farmer has built a temple for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his farm at a village near, saying he was impressed and had benefited by welfare schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.

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

Norwegian author Ari Behn, who was previously married to the country's Princess Maertha Louise, died on Wednesday aged 47, his manager told AFP, saying he had committed suicide.

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Families Homeless On Christmas After Forest Fire In Chilean Port

Dozens of families found themselves homeless on Christmas after a forest fire in the Chilean tourist port city of Valparaiso burned through two hillside neighborhoods.

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Puducherry Cafe Makes Chocolate Statue In Honour Of Abhinandan Varthaman

A cafe of chocolates and chocolate desserts in Puducherry has shown its respect to the Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by making a chocolate statue in his honour.

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Families Homeless On Christmas After Forest Fire In Chilean Port

Dozens of families found themselves homeless on Christmas after a forest fire in the Chilean tourist port city of Valparaiso burned through two hillside neighborhoods.

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

A farmer has built a temple for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his farm at a village near, saying he was impressed and had benefited by welfare schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.

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

A 25-year-old man was arrested while trying to escape along with his accomplices after snatching a mobile phone and cash from a person in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, police said on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

US Travel Agent Scammed New Victims To Pay Old Ones, Prosecutors Say

One by one, victims of the Maryland travel agent told the judge how they had been duped. Some paid thousands for tickets through the agent but could not board a plane when they arrived at the airport....

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35 Civilians, 80 Terrorists Killed In Double Burkina Faso Attack

A militant attack in northern Burkina Faso on Tuesday killed 35 civilians, almost all of them women, the president said, one of the deadliest assaults in nearly five years of terrorist violence in the...

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Brazil President "Lost Memory" After He Slipped And Fell In Bathroom

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily lost his memory after hitting his head in a fall at his official residence, he said in an interview on Tuesday. The 64-year-old slipped Monday night in a...

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Happy Holidays 2019: Google Celebrates Christmas With A Bright Doodle

Google today celebrated the day three of its 'holiday season' doodle series with a bright and shiny doodle.

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Ganguly steps in, no Ranji game for Bumrah

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

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US Travel Agent Scammed New Victims To Pay Old Ones, Prosecutors Say

One by one, victims of the Maryland travel agent told the judge how they had been duped. Some paid thousands for tickets through the agent but could not board a plane when they arrived at the airport....

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Brazil President "Lost Memory" After He Slipped And Fell In Bathroom

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily lost his memory after hitting his head in a fall at his official residence, he said in an interview on Tuesday. The 64-year-old slipped Monday night in a...

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Happy Holidays 2019: Google Celebrates Christmas With A Bright Doodle

Google today celebrated the day three of its 'holiday season' doodle series with a bright and shiny doodle.

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

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann lost his cool on a journalist on Tuesday while holding a press conference in Chandigarh. Bhagwant Mann got angry when a journalist questioned Aam Aadmi Party's...

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Christmas 2019: Popular Songs And Rhymes For Christmas

Christmas is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ, on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular customs include exchanging gifts,...

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

A woman accused of driving into a teenage girl because she believed she was Mexican had struck another child with her car less than an hour earlier, Iowa authorities say.

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On Christmas Eve, US Firefighters Meet The Baby They Saved

Human beings shouldn't be this small, thought Shamia Pardlow, nor this color: a sickish, pinkish gray. The baby weighed 1 pound, 16 ounces. Her fingers and toes clung together, fused by ribbons of...

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Ganguly steps in, no Ranji game for Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah personally believed that his comeback process shouldn't be a very hectic one and is learnt to have shared his concerns with Sourav Ganguly and BCCI secretary Jay Shah and the duo instructed him to concentrate on white ball cricket for now.

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Christmas 2019: Popular Songs And Rhymes For Christmas

Christmas is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ, on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular customs include exchanging gifts,...

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

A woman accused of driving into a teenage girl because she believed she was Mexican had struck another child with her car less than an hour earlier, Iowa authorities say.

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On Christmas Eve, US Firefighters Meet The Baby They Saved

Human beings shouldn't be this small, thought Shamia Pardlow, nor this color: a sickish, pinkish gray. The baby weighed 1 pound, 16 ounces. Her fingers and toes clung together, fused by ribbons of...

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Government clears merger of 8 railway services

The new structure of the leaner railway board, the apex decision-making body is intended to streamline operations and improve decision-making, while the move to merge the eight services is aimed at ending turf war among services. Under the new system, the chairman will be the final authority on all issues.

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

The second informal summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India's coastal town of Mamallapuram earlier this year charted the course for the steady growth of...

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Government clears merger of 8 railway services

The new structure of the leaner railway board, the apex decision-making body is intended to streamline operations and improve decision-making, while the move to merge the eight services is aimed at ending turf war among services. Under the new system, the chairman will be the final authority on all issues.

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

Robert Fox knew where he should spend Christmas. With his daughter, who would welcome him with a hug and a kiss. He would tell her he loved her, and thank God for bringing them together.

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

Robert Fox knew where he should spend Christmas. With his daughter, who would welcome him with a hug and a kiss. He would tell her he loved her, and thank God for bringing them together.

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

Billionaire US presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg used prison labor to make calls for his campaign, investigative website The Intercept reported on Tuesday.

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

Billionaire US presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg used prison labor to make calls for his campaign, investigative website The Intercept reported on Tuesday.

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Queen Elizabeth Admits 2019 Was "Quite bumpy" In Christmas Message

Queen Elizabeth II will describe 2019 as "quite bumpy" in her traditional Christmas Day message, after a year of crises which saw Britain divided over its impending exit from the European Union and...

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BJP may have to rethink strategy for state polls

BJP has been different from Congress because of the room it allows its state-level leaders. This, though could change after the party lost polls in Jharkhand. The loss of one more state is likely to lead the party to question the approach to concede the primacy of CMs in respective jurisdictions.

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IMF for 'urgent' action by India amid slowdown

In an annual review, the International Monetary Fund observed that declining consumption and investment, and falling tax revenue, have combined with other factors to put the brakes on one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. "Addressing the current downturn and returning India to a high growth path requires urgent policy actions." said an IMF executive.

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Fire breaks Out At 2 factories In Delhi's Narela, 22 Fire Tenders On Spot

A massive fire broke out at two factories in Delhi's Narela industrial areatoday morning.

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Queen Elizabeth Admits 2019 Was "Quite bumpy" In Christmas Message

Queen Elizabeth II will describe 2019 as "quite bumpy" in her traditional Christmas Day message, after a year of crises which saw Britain divided over its impending exit from the European Union and...

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Google Wishes "Happy Holidays" With An Animated Doodle

Google today wished happy holidays with an animated doodle. Google started posting the Doodles for 'Happy Holidays 2019' on Monday.

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Spiritual Leader Ram Dass Dies At 88 In Hawaii

Baba Ram Dass, a former Harvard University professor who became a spiritual leader after a trip to India in the 1960s, has died at the age of 88, his foundation announced Monday.

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Google Wishes "Happy Holidays" With An Animated Doodle

Google today wished happy holidays with an animated doodle. Google started posting the Doodles for 'Happy Holidays 2019' on Monday.

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Spiritual Leader Ram Dass Dies At 88 In Hawaii

Baba Ram Dass, a former Harvard University professor who became a spiritual leader after a trip to India in the 1960s, has died at the age of 88, his foundation announced Monday.

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Sindhu's father rebuts coach Kim's 'heartless' jibe

Kim, who garnered much attention after Sindhu's win in Basel, termed the Indian as "heartless" in an interview with a Korean YouTube channel. "My daughter gave due credit to her. Wherever she went after the title, she never forgot to laud the contribution of Kim and other coaches. But it is sad that this is happening," Sindhu's father Ramana said.

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

A popular mobile application developed in the United Arab Emirates has been removed from both Apple and Google's online marketplaces following a report it was used for widespread government spying.

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Insta Influencers Face Backlash After Seen At Saudi Arabia Music Festival

On social media accounts of the followed and famous, the MDL Beast music festival was a rave true to form: fluorescent face paint, flashing lights and a star-studded lineup of DJs that spun dance...

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

The United States has temporarily stopped sending bomb detecting sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt after several of the animals died due to what US officials say was lack of care.

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Internet Services To Remain Suspended In Lucknow Till Wednesday

Internet services will remain suspended in Lucknow till 8 pm on December 25, officials said on Monday.

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Insta Influencers Face Backlash After Seen At Saudi Arabia Music Festival

On social media accounts of the followed and famous, the MDL Beast music festival was a rave true to form: fluorescent face paint, flashing lights and a star-studded lineup of DJs that spun dance...

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

The United States has temporarily stopped sending bomb detecting sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt after several of the animals died due to what US officials say was lack of care.

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

Exclusive excerpt from '2019: How Modi Won India' by Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Boeing fired its chief executive officer Monday in a move intended to bring to a close the most tumultuous period in its 103-year history, marked by a bungled response to two fatal airplane crashes...

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IMF Economist Gita Gopinath Meets PM Modi

Economic Counsellor and Director of Research Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

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

Boeing fired its chief executive officer Monday in a move intended to bring to a close the most tumultuous period in its 103-year history, marked by a bungled response to two fatal airplane crashes...

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

The United States on Monday welcomed death sentences issued by Saudi Arabia against five people over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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

The United States on Monday welcomed death sentences issued by Saudi Arabia against five people over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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

India's government must take steps quickly to reverse the economic slowdown of an economy that has been one of the engines of global growth, the International Monetary Fund said Monday.

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

Boeing Spacecraft Returns for Earth After Aborted Mission

Boeing's new Starliner unmanned spacecraft returned to Earth on Sunday, landing in the New Mexico desert in the United States six days early after a clock problem scuppered a rendezvous with the...

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Meet To Honour Chicago Shooting Victim Ends With 13 Wounded In Shooting

Thirteen people were wounded in a shooting at a party on Chicago's south side intended to honour the victim of an earlier shooting, police said, adding that they have taken into custody two people...

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Meet To Honour Chicago Shooting Victim Ends With 13 Wounded In Shooting

Thirteen people were wounded in a shooting at a party on Chicago's south side intended to honour the victim of an earlier shooting, police said, adding that they have taken into custody two people...

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"Show You're Indian": Rahul Gandhi Calls Students To Raj Ghat For Protest

The Congress party will hold a protest at Delhi's Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, at 3 pm today against the amended citizenship law that fast-tracks the process of granting citizenship to...

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Rohit to take a 'break'; will skip SL T20Is

At last, Rohit Sharma has decided that he needs a break! According to reliable sources, the Indian limited overs vice-captain, who’s been a regular in all the three formats of the game this season — will miss the forthcoming three-match T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka — India’s first engagement in 2020.

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Rohit to take a 'break'; will skip SL T20Is

At last, Rohit Sharma has decided that he needs a break! According to reliable sources, the Indian limited overs vice-captain, who’s been a regular in all the three formats of the game this season — will miss the forthcoming three-match T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka — India’s first engagement in 2020.

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15-Year-Old Kills After Cops Allegedly Refused To File Complaint: Report

A 15-year-old rape victim committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district after the police allegedly refused to register the complaint, the victim's father has claimed.

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Ignore "Illegal" Resolution: Bengal Governor To Jadavpur University Head

A day after Jadavpur University authorities announced cancellation of the special convocation, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday shot off a letter to the varsity vice-chancellor asking...

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

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have given a ''clarification'' on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) earlier, then the people would...

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19 People Dead In Volcanic Eruption In New Zealand

The death toll from New Zealand's devastating White Island eruption has risen to 19, with police confirming Monday another death in hospital.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today drew similarities between Diwali and Hanukkah - an eight-day Jewish festival - as he sent across greetings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the...

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19 People Dead In Volcanic Eruption In New Zealand

The death toll from New Zealand's devastating White Island eruption has risen to 19, with police confirming Monday another death in hospital.

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Jharkhand assembly election results: Highlights

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

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Jharkhand assembly election results: Highlights

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

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

Once there was an asteroid that flew too close to the sun. It was small and dark and rocky, too fragile to withstand such scorching conditions. The asteroid cracked, releasing a burst of dust and...

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Shortage Of Liquidity: Nitin Gadkari On Economic Slowdown

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed deep concern over the economic slowdown in the country.

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Live: Counting of votes in Jharkhand to begin at 8

Counting of votes for 81 Jharkhand assembly seats will take place today with the BJP eying a second term and a JMM-led opposition alliance looking to form the next government. Stay updated with Times of India to get live updates on Jharkhand Assembly Election results 2019

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Live: Counting of votes in Jharkhand to begin at 8

Counting of votes for 81 Jharkhand assembly seats will take place today with the BJP eying a second term and a JMM-led opposition alliance looking to form the next government. Stay updated with Times of India to get live updates on Jharkhand Assembly Election results 2019

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Live Updates: Counting For 81 Jharkhand Assembly Seats Today

Will the BJP retain Jharkhand or will the JMM-Congress alliance govern the state for the next five years? The results of today's elections will also reveal whether the BJP's gamble to install a...

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

Three people died and 10 others sustained injuries after a fire broke out in a cloth godown in Kirari in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.

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Passenger Arrested With 21 Exotic Animals At Chennai Airport

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department on Sunday caught a smuggler of exotic animals at the international airport in the city.

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

Votes cast for the Jharkhand assembly elections will be counted on Monday, amid a unanimous prediction by at least three exit polls that the Congress alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and...

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Charges Against Tejashwi Yadav Over Bihar Bandh Against Citizenship Law

Top opposition leaders In Bihar, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, have been booked in connection with the bandh organised here on the previous day in protest against the amended Citizenship Act and a...

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Our Fight Is To Save Country, Its Constitution: Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said the fight against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and (CAA) the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the fight to save the country and its constitution.

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2 Arrested For Throwing "Acid-Like Chemical" On Woman Bus Conductor

Police have arrested two men on charges of throwing ''acid-like chemical'' on a 35-year-old woman bus conductor in Bengaluru.

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Indian-American Becomes US Telecom Regulator's First Top Officer

Indian-American Dr Monisha Ghosh has been appointed as the first woman Chief Technology Officer at the US government's powerful Federal Communications Commission.

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Manuel Marrero, Cuba's First Prime Minister In Over 40 Years

Cuba's first prime minister in more than four decades -- long-serving tourism minister Manuel Marrero -- took office Saturday as the country resurrected a post last held by Fidel Castro.

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India, China Resolve To Intensify Efforts To Solve Border Issue

India and China on Saturday resolved to intensify efforts to achieve a "fair", "reasonable" and mutually acceptable solution to the vexed boundary issue and agreed that its early settlement will serve...

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"I Didn't Deserve This": Teen Rammed By Car Because She Was "Mexican"

Authorities suspected it was a hit-and-run when a Jeep struck a teenage girl in Iowa earlier this month. The driver veered onto the sidewalk and sped off without trying to help the 14-year-old,...

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Manuel Marrero, Cuba's First Prime Minister In Over 40 Years

Cuba's first prime minister in more than four decades -- long-serving tourism minister Manuel Marrero -- took office Saturday as the country resurrected a post last held by Fidel Castro.

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"Burnt Christmas Tree" Perfect Symbol Of Australia's Bushfires

It's become a symbol of this year's tragic holiday season in Australia: a tree crafted from burned bicycles, charred wood and even a fire alarm collected in areas scorched by raging bush fires.

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3 Rashtriya Janata Dal Members Expelled For Vandalising Auto-Rickshaw

The Rashtriya Janata Dal, which had called for a ''bandh'' in Bihar against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, has expelled three people from the party for vandalising an auto-rickshaw in...

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Karnataka Farmer Wins Mountain Bike Event In Kerala

Ananya Kadidal of Karnataka and Ginimol Joseph from Kerala won the amateur races in the mens and womens categories respectively at the 6th edition of MTB (Mountain Bike) Kerala on Saturday.

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After Mission Failure, Boeing Starliner To Return To Earth On Sunday

Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth on Sunday, six days early, after a clock problem prevented a rendezvous with the International Space Station, NASA and the aerospace giant...

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2 days after Yogi Adityanath's warning, UP seals assets of ‘rioters’

The UP administration started identifying and sealing properties of the people accused in rioting cases during the anti-citizenship act protests . This came after the CM Adityanath said that the cost of damage to properties during the protests would be “avenged” with fines collected from those responsible.

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No GST rate increase till revenue stabilises



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Cabs to food, e-biz hit by internet shutdown

Food delivery apps have seen volumes dip by 10-20% in areas, where net connectivity is disrupted. The supply chain disruption has also impacted online retail and e-grocery businesses. Ride-hailing services have stopped working too in the shutdown-hit areas.

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Net blocked, protesters use offline chat apps

Amid internet shutdowns due to protests over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, offline messaging apps such as Bridgefy, Fire-Chat and others are seeing a spike in usage. Both apps use a mesh network, which means that smartphones use short-range Bluetooth connections to form their own network, without the need of net.

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Every 5th fire death in world is in India: Study

India recorded 1.6 million fires and 27,027 deaths, according to a 195-nation analysis by Global Diseases Burden published in The BMJ Injury Prevention journal recently. The Indian deaths were 2.5 times the figures in China, where 10,836 people died in fires in 2017.

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2 days after Yogi Adityanath's warning, UP seals assets of ‘rioters’

The UP administration started identifying and sealing properties of the people accused in rioting cases during the anti-citizenship act protests . This came after the CM Adityanath said that the cost of damage to properties during the protests would be “avenged” with fines collected from those responsible.

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No GST rate increase till revenue stabilises



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Cabs to food, e-biz hit by internet shutdown

Food delivery apps have seen volumes dip by 10-20% in areas, where net connectivity is disrupted. The supply chain disruption has also impacted online retail and e-grocery businesses. Ride-hailing services have stopped working too in the shutdown-hit areas.

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Net blocked, protesters use offline chat apps

Amid internet shutdowns due to protests over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, offline messaging apps such as Bridgefy, Fire-Chat and others are seeing a spike in usage. Both apps use a mesh network, which means that smartphones use short-range Bluetooth connections to form their own network, without the need of net.

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Every 5th fire death in world is in India: Study

India recorded 1.6 million fires and 27,027 deaths, according to a 195-nation analysis by Global Diseases Burden published in The BMJ Injury Prevention journal recently. The Indian deaths were 2.5 times the figures in China, where 10,836 people died in fires in 2017.

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After Mission Failure, Boeing Starliner To Return To Earth On Sunday

Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth on Sunday, six days early, after a clock problem prevented a rendezvous with the International Space Station, NASA and the aerospace giant...

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Google Marks Winter Solstice, Shortest Day Of The Year, With A Doodle

It's the coldest time of the year as temperatures have started dipping in and winters are here. Google Doodle today observes winter solstice -- the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

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Friday, December 20, 2019

9 Dead In Uttar Pradesh Amid Citizenship Act Protests: LIVE Updates

CAA Protests: Protests which erupted across the country against the Citizenship Amendment Act have led to the death of six protestors in Uttar Pradesh, while in the national capital, a number of...

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CAA live: Schools, colleges in UP ordered shut

The internet services have been shut down in several cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow after Thursday's violent protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, internet services in Assam were restored after 10-day curb. Stay here for all live updates

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CAA live: Schools, colleges in UP ordered shut

The internet services have been shut down in several cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow after Thursday's violent protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, internet services in Assam were restored after 10-day curb. Stay here for all live updates

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My Involvement With My11 Circle Not A Conflict Of Interest: Ganguly

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is inviting fans for a match up against him on the fantasy cricket platform but does not deem it as a conflict of interest.

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'Good that Ganguly, Dravid are looking into issues'

National Cricket Academy was unwilling to conduct Jasprit Bumrah's fitness test on the grounds that he was training with his own set of specialists and therefore he should undergo a fitness test with the same set of people. Sourav Ganguly recently visited NCA and held discussions with Rahul Dravid, who was appointed the head of cricket there in July this year.

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Delhi stir roundup: 40 held; Azad in police custody



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'Good that Ganguly, Dravid are looking into issues'

National Cricket Academy was unwilling to conduct Jasprit Bumrah's fitness test on the grounds that he was training with his own set of specialists and therefore he should undergo a fitness test with the same set of people. Sourav Ganguly recently visited NCA and held discussions with Rahul Dravid, who was appointed the head of cricket there in July this year.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Distributes Blankets To Homeless Outside AIIMS

As cold wave continues to sweep north India, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday night was seen distributing blankets to the people sleeping outside Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

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Can't Allow Cause Of Justice To Suffer For Speedy Disposal: Supreme Court

The cause of justice must never be "sacrificed" or allowed to "suffer" in pursuit of expeditious disposal of cases, the Supreme Court has said while setting aside the conviction and death penalty...

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"This Is Bad": Cruise Ships Crash Into Each Other At Mexico Port

A Carnival cruise ship trying to dock in Cozumel, Mexico, crashed into an already-docked ship at the port Friday morning, leaving six passengers injured.

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"If Rajasthan Opposes...": Union Minister's Warning Over Citizenship Law

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said if the Rajasthan government does not give the right to grant citizenship under the new law to the district collectors, then the Centre will hand...

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Delhi stir roundup: 40 held; Azad in police custody



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"This Is Bad": Cruise Ships Crash Into Each Other At Mexico Port

A Carnival cruise ship trying to dock in Cozumel, Mexico, crashed into an already-docked ship at the port Friday morning, leaving six passengers injured.

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Bill To Promote Gandhi's Legacy Tabled In US House Of Representatives

America's legendary civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to promote the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr and sought a...

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Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping 5-Year-Old Girl In Nagpur

A history-sheeter was arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Pardi area of Maharashtra's Nagpur city, police said on Friday.

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Twitter Blocks Thousands Of Accounts Linked To Saudi Arabia

Twitter said Friday it had suspended thousands of accounts linked to a manipulation effort stemming from Saudi Arabia, in the latest social media crackdown on state-sponsored propaganda efforts.

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Centre Failed To Dispel Confusion Over Citizenship Law: Chirag Paswan

BJP's ally Lok Janshakti Party on Friday indicated its opposition to the NRC and sought to distance itself from the Union government over the citizenship law, asserting that nationwide protests show...

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Twitter Blocks Thousands Of Accounts Linked To Saudi Arabia

Twitter said Friday it had suspended thousands of accounts linked to a manipulation effort stemming from Saudi Arabia, in the latest social media crackdown on state-sponsored propaganda efforts.

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Police Authorised To Suspend Telecom Services In Gujarat If Needed

In the wake of violent protests in some parts of Gujarat against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Thursday, the state government on Friday authorized the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)...

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J&K Special Status Removed To Boost Economic Development: US Lawmaker

An influential US lawmaker has said that the Indian government's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was to support efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost economic...

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Donald Trump Hits Out At Evangelical Magazine That Called For His Ouster

US President Donald Trump lashed out on Friday at a leading evangelical Christian publication after it published a scathing editorial that branded him morally unfit to remain in the White House.

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Traffic To Be Affected Due To Rally At Ramlila Ground On Sunday

Traffic will be affected in Central Delhi on Sunday due to a major rally at the Ramlila Ground, police said on Friday.

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Donald Trump Hits Out At Evangelical Magazine That Called For His Ouster

US President Donald Trump lashed out on Friday at a leading evangelical Christian publication after it published a scathing editorial that branded him morally unfit to remain in the White House.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Big Ben To Bong For Brexit? British MPs Hope So

A group of eurosceptic lawmakers has revived an attempt to get Big Ben to chime for Britain's departure from the European Union, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday.

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Boeing Astronaut Capsule Faces Key Test On Trip To Space Station

Boeing Co is set to launch its new astronaut capsule on Friday on its first unmanned journey to the International Space Station, a milestone test for the U.S. aerospace firm that is vying with SpaceX...

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"Just As Transphobic As Average Person": JK Rowling Gets Flak For Tweet

J.K. Rowling has long used the internet to tweak the Harry Potter universe she created, surprising fans with trivial revelations from Ron Weasley's patronus to the fact that wizards used to poop in...

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Angry Over Musharraf Verdict, Pak Wants Removal Of "Mentally Unfit" Judge

Furious over a special court's verdict to drag Gen (retd.) Pervez Musharraf's corpse to the Parliament and hang it for three days, the Pakistan government on Thursday said that it will move to the...

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Delhi Police Tells Social Media Platforms To Remove Objectionable Content

The Delhi Police has written to social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to remove objectionable content from nearly 60 accounts, an officer said on Thursday, asserting that the force is...

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"Just As Transphobic As Average Person": JK Rowling Gets Flak For Tweet

J.K. Rowling has long used the internet to tweak the Harry Potter universe she created, surprising fans with trivial revelations from Ron Weasley's patronus to the fact that wizards used to poop in...

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No Immediate Plans For Nationwide Citizens List, Says Amit Shah's Deputy

On a day when India saw massive protests over the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA, a minister from the Narendra Modi government appeared to voice a softer stand on the National Register...

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Creative Slogans, Posters At Protests Against Citizenship Amendment Act

From "pani mere nainan me, jitna wator canon me" to "section 144 tumhara, article 14 hamara", it was creative slogans galore at various anti-CAA protests in the national capital on Thursday.

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Angry Over Musharraf Verdict, Pak Wants Removal Of "Mentally Unfit" Judge

Furious over a special court's verdict to drag Gen (retd.) Pervez Musharraf's corpse to the Parliament and hang it for three days, the Pakistan government on Thursday said that it will move to the...

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Man Offers First-Class Ticket To 88-Year-Old. His Kindness Wins Internet

Violet Allison was just getting settled into her economy seat on an overnight Virgin Atlantic flight from New York to London when another passenger walked up to her row and asked her a question she...

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019 Phase 5: Voting Begins For Final Phase

Voting has begun for the fifth and final phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election. Polling is being done for the last 16 constituencies in the 81-seat Assembly. More than 40 lakh people will vote...

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Ramachandra Guha, Detained During Protests, Offered Lunch By Police

Noted historian Ramachandra Guha was served lunch by the Bengaluru police after he was detained for protesting against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) here on Thursday.

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Man Offers First-Class Ticket To 88-Year-Old. His Kindness Wins Internet

Violet Allison was just getting settled into her economy seat on an overnight Virgin Atlantic flight from New York to London when another passenger walked up to her row and asked her a question she...

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Ex-Model Sues Harvey Weinstein, Alleging He Sexually Abused Her At 16

When Kaja Sokola first moved to New York in 2002, she was a 16-year-old model who dreamed of becoming an actress.

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Final Phase Of Jharkhand Polls Today, Hemant Soren Among Key Candidates

Jharkhand will go to polls for the fifth and final phase today with 16 seats up for grabs in this round. Over 40 lakh people will cast their votes today as polling begins at 7am.

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Donald Trump Meets Rajnath Singh, Discusses India-US Relationship

Reflecting his deep interest in strengthening India-US relationship, President Donald Trump on Wednesday met visiting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and held...

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Mikhail Gorbachev Hospitalised, Says Being Treated For Pneumonia

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, told Russian media on Thursday that he is being treated in hospital for pneumonia.

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Ex-Model Sues Harvey Weinstein, Alleging He Sexually Abused Her At 16

When Kaja Sokola first moved to New York in 2002, she was a 16-year-old model who dreamed of becoming an actress.

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Mikhail Gorbachev Hospitalised, Says Being Treated For Pneumonia

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, told Russian media on Thursday that he is being treated in hospital for pneumonia.

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2 Australian Firefighters Dead In Crash In Sydney; PM Cuts Short Holiday

Two volunteer Australian firefighters died while battling blazes around Sydney, authorities said on Friday, forcing Prime Minister Scott Morrison to cut short a vacation in Hawaii as temperatures were...

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AAP To Launch Official Slogan For Upcoming Polls Today

Days after the Prashant Kishor-led political consultancy firm I-PAC came on board with the AAP, the party is set to launch its official slogan for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections on Friday.

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2 Australian Firefighters Dead In Crash In Sydney; PM Cuts Short Holiday

Two volunteer Australian firefighters died while battling blazes around Sydney, authorities said on Friday, forcing Prime Minister Scott Morrison to cut short a vacation in Hawaii as temperatures were...

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Cyberabad Police To Fine Cab Drivers For Refusing Rides

Cab drivers refusing rides cause hardships to commuters but such violators under the limits of Cyberabad Police Commissionerate in Hyderabad can no longer escape fine.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Publicise Aims Of Citizenship Act, Root Out Doubts: Top Court To Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider a plea for publicising aims, objectives and the benefits of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to weed out fake news that was being...

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'Robust domestic debate': US on citizenship law

The US honours Indian democracy as they have a robust debate inside the country on the issues like citizenship and religious freedom, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said. "We care deeply and always will about protecting minorities and religious rights everywhere. We honour Indian democracy as they have a robust debate on the issue that you raised," he said.

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CAA protests live: Section 144 in UP, Bengaluru

Prohibitory orders were issued in several parts of the country, including the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, as protests against the new citizenship law continue. Stay with TOI for latest updates

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Trump Impeached By US House For Abuse Of Power, Obstruction Of Congress

The House of Representatives voted late Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump on charges that he abused his office and obstructed Congress, with Democrats declaring him a threat to nation and...

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Democrats "Consumed With Hatred", Says Trump Impeached By US House

US President Donald Trump railed against a Democratic Party "consumed with hatred" after he was impeached Wednesday for abuse of power and obstructing Congress.

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Wedding-Crashers Were Kicked Out, Came Back And Killed Groom: US Police

A photo on the bride's Facebook page captures the happiness that came before tragedy - the groom in a suit and pink bow tie, arm wrapped around his wife, smiling behind roses and a note that just says...

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US House impeaches Donald Trump for abuse of power, obstruction

President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent years. ​​​By a 230 to 197 vote in the Democratic-majority House, the 45th US president becomes just the third occupant of the White House in American history to be impeached.

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Donald Trump impeached: What happens now



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'Robust domestic debate': US on citizenship law

The US honours Indian democracy as they have a robust debate inside the country on the issues like citizenship and religious freedom, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said. "We care deeply and always will about protecting minorities and religious rights everywhere. We honour Indian democracy as they have a robust debate on the issue that you raised," he said.

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'Trump Treated Worse Than Jesus Before Crucifixion': US Lawmaker

A US Republican lawmaker said Wednesday that President Donald Trump, undergoing impeachment proceedings led by Democrats, has been treated worse than Jesus before his crucifixion, causing a stir on...

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Trump Impeached By US House, Is Third US President To Face Senate Trial

President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent...

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'Trump Treated Worse Than Jesus Before Crucifixion': US Lawmaker

A US Republican lawmaker said Wednesday that President Donald Trump, undergoing impeachment proceedings led by Democrats, has been treated worse than Jesus before his crucifixion, causing a stir on...

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India Pushes For H-1B Visa Holders, Says Movement Of People Deepened Ties

Pitching strongly for H-1B visa holders, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reiterated the significant contribution made by movement of persons in a fair and non-discriminatory manner...

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"Honour Indian Democracy, They Have Robust Debate": US On Citizenship Law

The United States honours Indian democracy as they have a robust debate inside the country on the issues like citizenship and religious freedom, a top American diplomat said Wednesday.

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Anti-India Incitement By Pak Bad For Peace, Says Rajnath Singh In US

The top Pakistani leadership is indulging in extreme rhetoric and belligerent statements, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed to the American leadership on Wednesday, saying incitement to...

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Trump Impeached By US House For Abuse Of Power, Obstruction Of Congress

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached President Donald Trump, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent years. Trump was facing two articles of...

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US House impeaches Donald Trump for abuse of power, obstruction

President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent years. ​​​By a 230 to 197 vote in the Democratic-majority House, the 45th US president becomes just the third occupant of the White House in American history to be impeached.

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Donald Trump impeached: What happens now



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Trump Impeached For Abuse Of Power, Obstruction Of Congress By US House

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent years. Trump was facing two articles of...

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Top Court Collegium Approves 5 Karnataka High Court Judges As Permanent

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved names of five Additional Judges of Karnataka High Court as permanent Judges.

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Protests Against Citizenship Law Planned In 10 Cities Today: 10 Points

Simultaneous protests against the new citizenship law have been planned in more than 10 cities across the country today. But by late Wednesday evening, the police in three cities - including the...

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Mumbai Man Allegedly Kills 8-Year-Old Step-Son As He Didn't Sleep On Time

The police in Panvel in neighbouring Navi Mumbai have arrested a man for allegedly killing his eight-year-old step-son because he refused to go to bed on time.

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Infant Found Inside Dustbin In South Mumbai

A newborn girl was found abandoned in a dustbin at Malabar Hill in South Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday, the police said.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Kohli & Co look to tame the Windies marauders

Virat Kohli and his men will be fighting to save a series on Wednesday when they take on the West Indies in the second of the three-match ODI series at the Dr YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vishakhapatnam. The Kieron Pollard led team put in a methodical show in all departments to outsmart the hosts in Chennai on Sunday. Now the hosts need to pull one back to stay alive.

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‘Don’t be silent, don’t be violent’: Celebs on CAA

A large section of Bollywood, usually silent on political issues, found its voice following Delhi Police’s crackdown on students at Jamia. A few sparred. Most veterans have stayed away, for now.

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Kohli & Co look to tame the Windies marauders

India will have to get their bowling combination right after failing to stop the West Indies from executing a perfect chase in Chennai when they take on the buoyant visitors in the second ODI on Wednesday, aiming to keep the three-match series alive.

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Employment Green Card Backlog Tops 8 Lakh. Most Of Them Are Indians

An estimated 800,000 immigrants who are working legally in the United States are waiting for a green card, an unprecedented backlog in employment-based immigration that has fueled a bitter policy...

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In '2+2' Meet, US And India Look To Bolster Ties As Rights Worries Emerge

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper in Washington today as India and the US work to ramp...

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Employment Green Card Backlog Tops 8 Lakh. Most Of Them Are Indians

An estimated 800,000 immigrants who are working legally in the United States are waiting for a green card, an unprecedented backlog in employment-based immigration that has fueled a bitter policy...

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Infosys To Pay $800,000 Over Worker Misclassification, Tax Fraud Charges

Infosys, India's top IT major, has agreed to pay $800,000 to settle allegations of misclassification of foreign workers and tax fraud, officials announced Tuesday.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon

Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched in India in October. The Redmi phone comes houses a quad rear camera setup and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC.

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Help Others Or Go Bust: Migrant Yogurt Tycoon's Advice To Businesses

Businesses that fail to look beyond the bottom line will not survive as consumer pressure also to do good mounts, said the billionaire behind top-selling U.S. yoghurt brand Chobani.

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Deforestation On Brazilian Tribal Lands Highest In 11 Years

Deforestation on protected indigenous lands in the Amazon was almost three times higher than the loss of trees in the region as a whole and the highest since 2008, according to a new study based on...

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Paris Police Use Tear Gas On Yellow Vest Protests Anniversary

Demonstrators torched cars and pelted police with stones and bottles and police fired tear gas and water cannon in Paris on Saturday as rallies to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government...

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Help Others Or Go Bust: Migrant Yogurt Tycoon's Advice To Businesses

Businesses that fail to look beyond the bottom line will not survive as consumer pressure also to do good mounts, said the billionaire behind top-selling U.S. yoghurt brand Chobani.

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Deforestation On Brazilian Tribal Lands Highest In 11 Years

Deforestation on protected indigenous lands in the Amazon was almost three times higher than the loss of trees in the region as a whole and the highest since 2008, according to a new study based on...

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Paris Police Use Tear Gas On Yellow Vest Protests Anniversary

Demonstrators torched cars and pelted police with stones and bottles and police fired tear gas and water cannon in Paris on Saturday as rallies to mark the first anniversary of the anti-government...

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Tried To Meet Trump With "Voluptuous" Climate Activists, Says Jane Fonda

Hollywood legend Jane Fonda revealed she attempted to meet President Donald Trump shortly after his election with a group of "beautiful, voluptuous, brilliant" climate activists including Pamela...

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Will Work "24 Hours A Day, Flat Out" To Make Brexit Happen: Boris Johnson

Britain's government said Tuesday it will legislate to ensure a post-Brexit transition period does not extend beyond 2020, sending the pound sinking as the European Union warned of a race against time...

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2018 Canada Shooting Victims Sue US Gun Maker Smith And Wesson

Victims of a 2018 shooting rampage in Toronto that left two dead and 13 injured are suing the American maker of the pistol used in the attack, holding it responsible for not making guns safer.

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Tried To Meet Trump With "Voluptuous" Climate Activists, Says Jane Fonda

Hollywood legend Jane Fonda revealed she attempted to meet President Donald Trump shortly after his election with a group of "beautiful, voluptuous, brilliant" climate activists including Pamela...

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Will Work "24 Hours A Day, Flat Out" To Make Brexit Happen: Boris Johnson

Britain's government said Tuesday it will legislate to ensure a post-Brexit transition period does not extend beyond 2020, sending the pound sinking as the European Union warned of a race against time...

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2018 Canada Shooting Victims Sue US Gun Maker Smith And Wesson

Victims of a 2018 shooting rampage in Toronto that left two dead and 13 injured are suing the American maker of the pistol used in the attack, holding it responsible for not making guns safer.

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US Congress Approves Space Force, Russia Pipeline Sanctions

The US Senate approved a massive defense spending bill on Tuesday, sending Donald Trump a $738 billion package that creates a new space force, fulfilling a presidential priority, and seeks to curb...

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Given Fewer Rights Than Those Accused In Witch Trials, Says Trump

An enraged US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, on the eve of his likely impeachment in Congress, that he is victim of an "attempted coup" with fewer rights than at a witch trial.

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Trump Impeachment Vote To Take Place On Wednesday, Says Nancy Pelosi

US lawmakers will take a historic and highly anticipated vote on impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday, the leading Democrat in Congress said.

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Monday, December 16, 2019

Live Updates: Curfew To Be Lifted In Assam; Opposition To Meet President

The protests by Opposition parties over the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act will continue on Tuesday.

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Zurich Airport, Which Won The Bid For Noida's Jewar Airport, Gets 1st Nod

The conditional letter of award pertaining to the Noida International Greenfield Airport, Jewar, was handed over to CEO of Zurich Airport International AG Daniel Bircher on Monday, the UP government...

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US University Professor Removed From Class For Showing Hitler Parody Clip

A University of Massachusetts accounting professor was removed from the classroom by school officials just weeks before the end of the semester after she showed students a parody of Adolf Hitler's...

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Museum Exhibits 3,500-Year-Old Disposable Cup That May Have Held Wine

About 3,500 years separate the two cups that will sit next to each other at the heart of a new museum exhibit in London.

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Realme X2, Realme Buds Air Launching in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Realme X2 and Realme Buds Air are all set to launch today. The Realme X2 phone was launched in China in September, and now it is set to make its India debut.

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Vivo V17 Set to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today

Vivo V17 price in India is set at Rs. 22,990 for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. It will be offered in Midnight Ocean and Glacier Ice colours.

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US University Professor Removed From Class For Showing Hitler Parody Clip

A University of Massachusetts accounting professor was removed from the classroom by school officials just weeks before the end of the semester after she showed students a parody of Adolf Hitler's...

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Museum Exhibits 3,500-Year-Old Disposable Cup That May Have Held Wine

About 3,500 years separate the two cups that will sit next to each other at the heart of a new museum exhibit in London.

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Goldman Sachs Pledges $750 Billion To Environmental Causes By 2030

Goldman Sachs Group Inc said on Monday it will provide $750 billion in financing, advisory services and investments for initiatives that fight climate change, as well as those that foster economic...

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Boeing To Temporarily Suspend Production Of 737 MAX Planes From January

Boeing said Monday it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft's return to the skies after two crashes.

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Boeing To Temporarily Suspend Production Of 737 MAX Planes From January

Boeing said Monday it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft's return to the skies after two crashes.

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Donald Trump On Track To Become Third US President To Be Impeached

Republican Donald Trump is this week likely to become the third U.S. president to be impeached when the Democratic-led House of Representatives votes on charges stemming from his effort to pressure...

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Goldman Sachs Pledges $750 Billion To Environmental Causes By 2030

Goldman Sachs Group Inc said on Monday it will provide $750 billion in financing, advisory services and investments for initiatives that fight climate change, as well as those that foster economic...

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Cuba Says It Is Prepared If US Chooses To Sever Diplomatic Ties

Cuba's Communist government is prepared if the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump decides to sever diplomatic relations although it hopes that does not come to pass, a top Cuban diplomat...

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Donald Trump On Track To Become Third US President To Be Impeached

Republican Donald Trump is this week likely to become the third U.S. president to be impeached when the Democratic-led House of Representatives votes on charges stemming from his effort to pressure...

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Gender Workplace Equality Is 257 Years Away: World Economic Forum Report

Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for equal...

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Indian-Origin Builder Jailed For Life In UK For Killing Colleague

An Indian-origin builder was on Monday sentenced to life imprisonment by a UK court for stabbing a colleague to death while on a refurbishment job.

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Cuba Says It Is Prepared If US Chooses To Sever Diplomatic Ties

Cuba's Communist government is prepared if the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump decides to sever diplomatic relations although it hopes that does not come to pass, a top Cuban diplomat...

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Gender Workplace Equality Is 257 Years Away: World Economic Forum Report

Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for equal...

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Activists, Academicians Move Supreme Court Against Citizenship Law

Activists Harsh Mander, Aruna Roy, Nikhil Dey, historian Irfan Habib, economist Prabhat Patnaik and some organisations on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of...

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Opposition To Meet President Over Citizenship Law Protests: Congress

Senior Congress leader AK Antony said on Monday that Opposition leaders will meet President Ram Nath Kovind under the leadership of party chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday to lodge their protest against...

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Apple, Google, Other Tech Giants Accused Of Child Cobalt Mining Deaths

Five tech giants -- Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and Dell -- have been reportedly accused of aiding and abetting the death of children working in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

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Rajasthan Rape Accused Breaks Into Survivor's Home, Kills Father: Cops

A man accused of raping a girl allegedly broke into her house in Rajasthan's Pali district, killing the minor's father and injuring her brother and mother, police said on Monday.

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Sunday, December 15, 2019

Sydney Facing "Public Health Emergency" Over Bushfire: Doctors

Australia's biggest city is facing a "public health emergency" over the bushfire smoke that has choked Sydney for weeks, leading doctors warned Monday after hospitals reported a dramatic spike in...

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Hurt By The Way Students Were Treated, I'm With Them: Jamia Top Official

The students of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University, who were detained by the Delhi Police after a protest march against the citizenship law ended in violence on Sunday evening, have received a...

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North Korea Comments "Hostile And Unnecessary": US envoy

The top US representative in talks with North Korea on Monday slammed Pyongyang's demands as hostile and unnecessary as its end-of-year deadline approaches but held open the door for fresh...

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Sydney Facing "Public Health Emergency" Over Bushfire: Doctors

Australia's biggest city is facing a "public health emergency" over the bushfire smoke that has choked Sydney for weeks, leading doctors warned Monday after hospitals reported a dramatic spike in...

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They Built A Chinese Boomtown. It Left Them Dying Of Lung Disease

LEIYANG, China - Ill and defeated, Xu Chunlin approached the railing, the limits of a search for justice.

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Voting In 15 Seats In Jharkhand Today, 2 Ministers Among Key Candidates

Jharkhand will vote today in the fourth of five rounds of polling for Assembly elections. A total of 221 candidates, including 23 women, are in the fray for the 15 seats that are up for grabs in this...

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They Built A Chinese Boomtown. It Left Them Dying Of Lung Disease

LEIYANG, China - Ill and defeated, Xu Chunlin approached the railing, the limits of a search for justice.

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Too "Controversial": US Channel Hallmark Pulls Ads Showing Lesbian Couple

The wedding planning company's ads had been airing for more than a week when the Hallmark Channel said there was a problem.

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UN Chief Calls Climate Summit A "Lost Opportunity"

A major climate summit wrapped up in Madrid Sunday with a compromise deal that left little to show, prompting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to lament a "lost opportunity" to act.

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Citizenship Act Protest Live Upates: Detained Students Released In Delhi

Student staged violent protests in Delhi's Jamai Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh against the amended Citizenship Act approved by the Parliament on Sunday.

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Too "Controversial": US Channel Hallmark Pulls Ads Showing Lesbian Couple

The wedding planning company's ads had been airing for more than a week when the Hallmark Channel said there was a problem.

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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...