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Ruling due in landmark athletics case

Caster Semenya is challenging a rule to restrict the level of testosterone permitted in female runners in a case about athletes with differences of sexual development. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WlviUc

SBI's new rules for savings accounts: Key points

Earlier in March, the SBI had announced that it will be linking its savings deposits rates and short-term loans to the RBI's repo rate from May 1 with an aim to ensure faster monetary transmission. The bank further said all cash credit accounts and overdrafts with limits above Rs 1 lakh will also be linked to the benchmark policy rate, plus a spread of 2.25 per cent. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Y1ylBl via IFTTT

Ness Wadia is no stranger to controversy

Unlike others in his illustrious family, headlines tend to chase Ness Wadia for the wrong reasons. The elder son of Wadia Group chairman Nusli Wadia, and great-grandson of Pakistan’s founding father Mohammad Ali Jinnah from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VG0nEI via IFTTT

'Ponting can be great candidate for India coach'

All-rounder Andre Russell has been central to Kolkata Knight Riders' wins in this season of the IPL, especially with the bat; and with Chris Gayle too hitting form, West Indies couldn't have asked for anything better with less than a month to go for the World Cup. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GSK7rK via IFTTT

John Singleton: Stars pay tribute to Boyz N The Hood director

Stars including Janet Jackson, Ice Cube and Quincy Jones pay tribute to Oscar-nominated director who has died aged 51. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PEPWfd

La Paz landslide destroys homes in Bolivia's capital

Homes in Bolivia's capital La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Le4nbz

Mumbai: High turnout in Gujarati, Marathi areas may give BJP-Sena edge

Minority-dominated areas like Bhendi Bazaar, Mohammad Ali Road and Dongri, all part of the Mumbadevi assembly segment in south Mumbai, reported a 48.3% turnout. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DHvXI7 via IFTTT

This is not 1971, Pakistan tells India

In a long presser in Rawalpindi on Monday peppered with similar unconvincing claims, DG-ISPR Asif Ghafoor blamed India’s spy agency RAW for allegedly funding the Pashtun protest movement, PTM. “We gave a befitting reply to Indian aggression on February 27 and we can do it again.” he said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2V8Jp2o via IFTTT

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro defiant in TV address

Embattled leader Nicolás Maduro declared victory over 'coup' protesters amid violence in Caracas from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GT1Ez8

How brokers used NSE’s system to make fast buck

These servers are the heart of any exchange’s trading system. Brokers always try to have the fastest access to trading engines so that they can have the price information ahead of the competition, execute order before other brokers can do so and profit from the same. Hence, they try to place their own own servers closest to the exchange’s trading engines. Even a time difference of one thousandth of a second can lead to profit or loss worth crores of rupees. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GQABV7 via IFTTT

What’s new on TOI: Text to speech and Podcasts

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IPL 2019: Dhoni doubtful in clash of table-toppers

Dhoni missed Chennai Super Kings' last match against Mumbai Indians due to fever and has been absent from training for the last couple of days. Though CSK are through to the playoffs, they would ideally want their inspirational skipper back at the helm having lost three of their last four matches. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DGt7Dj via IFTTT

EC clears PM Modi over speech on Rahul Gandhi opting for Wayanad

Congress approached the EC soon after, alleging the Prime Minister’s remarks were “divisive, hateful and vile” and in violation of the model code of conduct. However, the EC has, on examining reports from Wardha district election officer and Maharashtra chief electoral officer, and also assessing the comments in the light of provisions of the MCC and the Representation of the People Act, 1951, said it is of the “considered view that in this matter, no such violation is noticed”. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DG56w6 via IFTTT

Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DFrLsv

Thai cave boys sign Netflix deal

The story of Wild Boars, who were trapped for more than two weeks, will be told by streaming giants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GTXp7z

Libya ‘war crimes’ videos shared on social media

BBC Arabic found videos of bodies being desecrated by fighters loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GTOqD8

'No sex without fighting' - tackling toxic masculinity in DR Congo

Sexual violence is widespread in DR Congo, but a new movement is trying to tackle the problem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXOuHY

Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama

Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lohzei

IS issues direct threat to attack India

The development comes just a day after Islamic State carried out a minor explosion near a cinema theatre in Dhaka. The minor blast took place near Gulistan theatre around 7.30pm on Monday. Though no casualties were reported as there was some problem with the bomb assembly, a few policemen did sustain injuries in the blast. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZMomRV via IFTTT

People in the US use car parking spaces for offices

People are paying for car parking spaces and then inviting others to join them working outside. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQeRMj

Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIizNn

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty in 2017 death of unarmed woman shot after calling 911 04/30/19 3:20 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Maduro was 'ready' to leave Venezuela before Russia convinced him to stay, Pompeo tells Fox News 04/30/19 3:13 PM

'Whole country knows that Rahul is Indian'

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Swarthmore fraternities face ban calls over 'rape attic' claims

Dozens of Swarthmore College students have occupied a fraternity since Saturday over claims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wf2wnX

Leuser rainforest: Baby orangutans rescued from Indonesia's pet trade

As Indonesian orangutans come into closer contact with humans, they are at increasing risk of capture. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Va4U2P

Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says

The US suggests loyalists of the Venezuelan president backtracked on a promise to oust him. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DFONPE

SC tells Rahul to say sorry for chor jibe

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjay K Kaul and K M Joseph chastised Rahul for the ambiguously worded 22-page affidavit he had filed in response to the contempt petition filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi. The bench noted that the Congress chief required 22 pages to express regret within a bracket. With his “regret” not meeting the requirement in a contempt case, the Congress leader got time till Monday to file an apology affidavit. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZNhN1q via IFTTT

China hints at lifting block on Azhar ban

If the developments move in the expected direction, getting China to rethink its technical hold on a global ban on the Jaish chief will mark a diplomatic win for India given Beijing’s persistence to shield Azhar in deference to the interests of its ally Pakistan. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2LgdFUx via IFTTT

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihito

Emperor Naruhito formally takes up the Chrysanthemum throne a day after his father's abdication. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GTYhJ9

Sebi fines NSE Rs 1,100 cr, bans two ex-MDs

The regulator also asked NSE not to introduce any new derivatives contracts for the next six months. Sebi, through five different orders, also banned the three brokers from the market for up to five years and asked them to disgorge illegal gains and interest on the same, aggregating about Rs 51 crore. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PGoa1Z via IFTTT

Cyclone Fani may hit Odisha at 205km/hr

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AI puts on hold appointment of tainted official

Air India has put on hold the posting of a controversial senior pilot as head of northern region. On Tuesday morning AI announced appointment of Captain Arvind Kathpalia, who was removed as the airline’s director-operations last November after failing pre-flight breath analyser test twice, as regional director (northern region) from Wednesday. The decision met with protests from pilots' union. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vtlbka via IFTTT

Retd ACP who gave arms to pro-Khalistan militant held

On Tuesday, the court sent Parashar to judicial custody till May 14. NIA had alleged that Naik had a country-made pistol and five rounds of cartridges. The investigating agency also accused Naik of being active on social media and propagating a separate Khalistan and attempting to revive militancy. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UQCUMz via IFTTT

IPL: Gopal takes hat-trick as RCB knocked out

Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal took a memorable hat-trick in a five overs a side contest that was eventually called off due to intermittent rain. Royal Challengers Bangalore got a point from the called off game, taking them to nine points from 13 games, ending all their hopes of progressing in the tournament. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZN40rV via IFTTT

Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath leaves 200,000 at risk

Lebo Diseko reports as rain continues to hamper aid efforts in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VI47WA

Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?

The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger a try - ahead of its stock market listing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ISrKW6

Three killed in Hawaii tour helicopter crash

The fiery crash left a trail of debris on a busy residential street as bystanders attempted to help. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7t4uY

'Fani' now an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm'

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Schumer says Trump agreed to $2 trillion infrastructure package at White House meeting 04/30/19 10:15 AM

92 trips, 57 countries: What PM Modi achieved on his foreign visits

A closer look at PM Modi's trips show that while some have yielded vague agreements that may not develop into anything substantial, doubters may still be exaggerating the negatives. Summit meetings accounted for roughly a third of PM Modi's visits. And his arrival in each foreign capital made a symbolic statement about New Delhi's world outlook. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DPQF8X via IFTTT

White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation

The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WeyvF1

Venezuela's Guaidó uprising call

Juan Guaidó has called on the military to support him in ousting President Nicolás Maduro. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPxyBn

Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZLtSnR

EC gives clean chit to PM's Wardha speech

“The matter has been examined in detail in accordance with provisions of Model Code of Conduct, R P Act, and Maharashtra CEO’s report. Accordingly, EC is of the considered view that in this matter no such violation has been noticed," the poll panel said. On Friday, the Congress had moved the EC against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in which he said the opposition party was "scared" to field its leaders from constituencies where majority dominates. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W9MpYR via IFTTT

'You may've cheated MSD': SC seeks transaction details from Amrapali

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the embattled Amrapali Group to explain by tomorrow its monetary transactions and agreements with Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the realty firm's brand ambassador between 2009 to 2015. It said the group might have "cheated" Dhoni as well and that is the reason some media houses have reported about his case. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vs0Njz via IFTTT

Priyanka on why she didn't contest from Varanasi

Breaking her silence over reasons for not contesting Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi against PM Modi, Priyanka said she had the "responsibility of looking after 41 seats and could not focus on just one". "All my candidates are still wanting me to go to their constituencies and I felt that they will be a little disappointed if I focused only on one place," she said from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PCHqgU via IFTTT

Honduras protesters clash with riot police

Anger over feared privatisation of the education and health sectors spills over into street battles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PCEpgB

RCB vs RR Live: Rajasthan Royals opt to field

Check RCB vs RR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RCB vs RR highlights and more on Times of India from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Jd5khZ via IFTTT

CJI case: Ex-SC staffer not to participate in probe

A former apex court employee, who levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, has decided not to participate any more before the in-house inquiry panel. "Due to serious concerns and reservations, I am no longer participating in these in-house committee proceedings," she said in a statement. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wns2Y4 via IFTTT

US warns of more attacks in SL by members of terror group still at large

The US has warned that the terrorist threat in Sri Lanka still remains as members of the group that carried out the attacks may still be at large. The US Embassy said that at the request of the Sri Lankan government, US security experts were working closely with the Sri Lankan partners on "fulfilling short term, specific objectives" related to the attacks. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XPkoWS via IFTTT

Syrian refugees: The humanitarian magician who makes smiles

Jamie Balfour-Paul has a mission to bring smiles and fun to Syrian refugee children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQVdzG

Spying whales and other undercover animals

The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JcYzN9

Japan's emperor abdicates the throne

Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSZW1I

Some progress made, Masood Azhar issue will be properly resolved: China

China has said that the vexed issue of designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN will be "properly resolved" but it did not give any timeline. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media briefing that relevant consultations are going on within the committee and has achieved some progress. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WcV9NO via IFTTT

'File response to Rafale review petitions by May 4'

The SC has directed the Centre to file response by May 4 to the petitions seeking review of last December's verdict by which the apex court had dismissed the pleas challenging India's deal to procure 36 Rafale fighter jets from France. A bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi did not allow the plea of the Centre that it be granted 4 weeks time to file its response. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VvvRgZ via IFTTT

Vistara hires 100 pilots, 450 cabin crew from Jet

Almost 100 pilots and 450 cabin crew members of Jet Airways have been hired by Vistara. This Tata Group-Singapore Airlines JV is also planning to induct some of Jet’s aircraft. The other Tata JV airline, AirAsia India, is also planning to take Jet’s Boeing 737s in its fleet. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VEl6J9 via IFTTT

Venezuela's Guaidó appeals to military 'at air force base'

In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfC2Te

SC seeks EC response on plea against PM, Shah

The Supreme Court has sought response of the Election Commission on a plea by a Congress MP alleging Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah on their alleged hate speeches and using armed forces for "political propaganda". from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GSQfjQ via IFTTT

Honduras protests: Buildings burn during clashes over reforms

Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMklcE

Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J3WWB2

Anna Sorokin: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UCnQlT

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ

Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W5JQHg

Italian teen gang 'tortured pensioner' - eight held

An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vzc0gF

Sorry for attributing 'Chowkidar chor' jibe to SC, will tender apology: Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has apologised to the Supreme Court for linking the top court's order to his "Chowkidar Chor hai" political jibe at PM Narendra Modi. Rahul's apology came after the top court pulled him up over the errors in his affidavit and asked him to accept his mistake. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XURiFE via IFTTT

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PxN03Z

Guarding strongrooms: How EC secures EVMs

Hit by a series of incidents involving negligent behaviour by polling staff during last year’s assembly elections, Election Commission overhauled its poll procedure manual, with a special focus on EVM-VVPAT transfer. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GS78v8 via IFTTT

Chahar, Saini ready to help India be ready for WC

Deepak Chahar and Navdeep Saini are among the four pacers who will travel with India's 15-member World Cup squad in order to help Virat Kohli & Co train better during the tournament in England and Wales. While Saini is known to have express pace, Chahar is a good exponent of swing bowling. The other two are Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IRUb6L via IFTTT

China sentences second Canadian to death

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFx3hA

Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ISjaHc

Everyone knows Rahul was born in India: Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra refuted the allegations questioning the nationality of Rahul Gandhi as "baseless" and said that the entire country knows that he is an Indian. Entire India knows that Rahul Gandhi is an Indian. "He was born in front of them. He grew up in front of them. Everyone knows about this. What nonsense is this? the Congress general secretary said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DCNMbq via IFTTT

France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months

France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOY263

May 23 acid test for 3 top Karnataka leaders

The Lok Sabha election results, to be announced on May 23, will decide if the HD Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka survives. Anything above 15 seats will allow Kumaraswamy to continue in power. Anything less than that will mean that he will have to brace for Congress calls for a change of guard and efforts by the BJP to pull down the government. The results may also decide the future of BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa and CLP leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GU0Cny via IFTTT

Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GSu5yn

Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWHoDg

'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vy5oPL

MHA issues notice to Rahul over his citizenship

The ministry of home affairs asked Rahul Gandhi to clarify his position on his nationality after BJP MP Subramanian Swamy cited a British company's document to allege that the Congress president is a British national. In a letter, the ministry said that Rahul, in an annual return filed by company Backops Limited, has declared his nationality as British. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IQJKA9 via IFTTT

Ness Wadia gets 2yrs jail in Japan on drug charge

Ness Wadia, the son of one of India's wealthiest businessman, was reportedly sentenced for a two-year jail term in Japan for possession of drugs. He was reportedly caught in New Chitose Airport in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido with 25 grams of cannabis resin earlier in March this year. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PBs500 via IFTTT

How many match-winners does your IPL team have?

We're talking match-winners who single-handedly won the match for the team. Which means stellar performances like Ajinkya Rahane's century for Rajasthan against Delhi or Manish Pandey's swashbuckling 83 not out for Hyderabad versus Chennai in a losing cause, count for little. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GP3Ozp via IFTTT

Footprints of mythical beast sighted: Indian Army

Indian Army on Tuesday claimed that one of its teams spotted mysterious footprints of mythical creature "Yeti" close to Nepal's Makalu Base Camp. During an expedition, the Mountaineering Expedition team came across mysterious marks measuring 32X15 inches, which the Army believed are of the mythical beast Yeti, the Army said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XSVWUx via IFTTT

Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7z1In

Norway nets ‘trained Russian weapon’: A whale

A harness recovered from an unusually friendly white whale in north Norway may indicate the animal had been trained by the Russian navy as part of a marine mammal special force, experts in Norway have said. The harness, which had the words “Equipment of St. Petersburg” labelled on it, could be used to attach cameras or other instruments, the experts added. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IOx2lC via IFTTT

Delhi Capitals didn't panic after losses: Ganguly

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is confident of more wins this season because he feels the management has finally managed to get the squad's balance right. ​​Also, the decision to stick to a core team without chopping and changing too much after defeats has benefited the Delhi Capitals, feels Ganguly. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZJ07Ed via IFTTT

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

PepsiCo faces heat after suing farmers

Political discontent is rising against US beverage and snacks major PepsiCo after its local arm took Indian farmers in Gujarat to court for allegedly infringing a patent by growing a particular variety of potato. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J5lrht via IFTTT

Mumbai turnout hits 30-year high

Maximum city stamped out its image of electoral apathy on Monday by recording a 55.1% turnout, its highest not only in the post-liberalisation era but since 1989, when it had recorded 57.7%. The city turned up to vote in much larger numbers despite the sweltering heat and long weekend, which had triggered concerns that many would choose to holiday instead. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IS1eft via IFTTT

Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years

The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

'Can VVPAT complaints be decriminalised?'

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Election Commission and the Union government on a PIL seeking to decriminalise the provision in Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, that makes a person liable for jail term if her complaint about discrepancy in a EVM/VVPAT turns out to be false. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PFaoNg via IFTTT

UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc

Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a

India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB

J&K cops bust Hizb module behind Banihal blast

The J&K police on Monday claimed to have busted a Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) module with the arrest of five more terrorists involved in a car blast in Banihal area of Ramban district on March 30, which targeted a CRPF convoy. “Police was able to bust the HM module responsible for the attack after sustained interrogation of the bomber," said IGP of Jammu Zone. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Lbmj6C via IFTTT

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation 04/29/19 2:26 PM

'China’s defence spending 4 times that of India'

China’s military expenditure is almost four times that of India, as per the data released by global think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). "The five biggest spenders in 2018 were the US ($649 billion), China ($250 billion), Saudi Arabia ($67.6 billion), India ($66.5 billion) and France ($63.8 billion)," it said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XVbHdO via IFTTT

US deputy attorney general quits

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O

Is this whale a Russian spy?

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert 'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51, family announces 04/29/19 1:38 PM

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

EC to consider poll code plaints against PM today

The EC will take up poll code breach complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its full commission meeting on Tuesday. Sources said the complaints against Modi relate to his speech in Wardha on April 1 against which Congress had approached the EC as well as his appeal to first-time voters in Latur to cast their vote in favour of the Pulwama martyrs. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GRD5U7 via IFTTT

US veteran arrested over terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo allegedly planned to commit mass murder in "revenge for Christchurch attack". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Lok Sabha elections: Bengal sees some clashes, but tops Phase-4 with 77% turnout

The trend of voting nearly matching the 2014 turnout continued on Monday, with nearly 64% of the electorate across nine states casting their ballots in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha polls amid some incidents of violence in West Bengal. Reports of clashes in West Bengal, however, coincided with the state notching the highest turnout at 76.7%. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IMXKep via IFTTT

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi

Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuJrlT

IPL: Warner hands SRH 45-run win over KXIP

David Warner signed off his IPL 2019 campaign in style, notching up his eighth fifty of the season to help Sunrisers Hyderabad take a step closer towards qualifying for the play-offs with a comfortable 45-run win over Kings XI Punjab on Monday. Playing his last match of the season before heading home for World Cup preparations, Warner struck a belligerent 81 off 56 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2URsSuB via IFTTT

'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHmAIp

San Diego synagogue shooting: Funeral to be held for victim

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LqmVWr

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty in federal wire, bank fraud case; trial to begin on June 25 04/29/19 10:34 AM

IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk

IS chief Baghdadi appears for 1st time in 5 years

The elusive chief of the Islamic State group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has appeared for the first time in five years in a propaganda video released on Monday by the jihadist organisation. It is unclear when the footage was filmed, but Baghdadi referred in the past tense to the months-long fight for Baghouz, IS's final bastion in eastern Syria, which ended last month. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J3JRrx via IFTTT

'Poachers don't turn gamekeepers': Why world remains wary of 'new' Pak

A small group of foreign journalists, Reuters correspondents included, was given Pakistan's new narrative by Prime Minister Imran Khan, top army and govt officials that Pak is tired of conflict, opposed to extremism, open for peace talks and clamping down on corruption. It also insists it is run by politicians, with the military partnering rather than dominating. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2V4guMP via IFTTT

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert First images emerge of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in five years, intelligence group says 04/29/19 9:30 AM

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr

Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections

They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBz7SD

Residents flee airborne acid after fire

Smoke from the recycling plant fire has led people to flee over potentially toxic chemicals in the air. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vt3XCc

Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMnRDU

North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm

EC to hear plaints against PM, Rahul tomorrow

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64% voter turnout in 4th phase of LS polls: EC

A voter turnout of 64 percent was recorded in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Monday, the Election Commission said. Voting was held in 72 parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states in this phase. Nearly 66 per cent turnout was recorded in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XN7uIW via IFTTT

Has aging Rajinikanth left it too late to make a splash in politics?

Assembly elections are due in Tamil Nadu in 2021, by which time Rajinikanth will be 71. And yet, the aging superstar has not launched a political party. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vpFejl via IFTTT

Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRqujS

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PA9e5l

Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ

Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcXFTf

SRH vs KXIP Live: Kings XI Punjab opt to field

Check SRH vs KXIP live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, SRH vs KXIP highlights and more on Times of India from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GQgvLQ via IFTTT

Cyclone Fani live updates: Kerala, TN on alert

According to IMD forecast, 'Fani' is at present located at 880 kms southeast of Chennai and is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by April 30. The storm will continue to move northwest till May 1 and thereafter recurve northeastwards gradually. Stay with us for all live updates: from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PD0nQl via IFTTT

Patriotism being abused in the country: PM Modi

PM Modi has claimed that patriotism and nationalist feelings are being abused in the country and said people should be cautious of those who indulge in it for the sake of votebank politics. He alleged that the political parties which did not recognise the sacrifices of Subhas Chandra Bose & other freedom fighters are now questioning the valour of the forces. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vtIzy5 via IFTTT

Extremism found fertile ground in Sri Lankan hometown of mastermind

When the Wahhabis came, with their austere ideology and abundant coffers, the town of Kattankudy yielded fertile ground. In this part of Sri Lanka, faith was often the sole sustaining force during the civil war that raged for nearly three decades. Wahhabism — a hard-line strain of Islam blamed for breeding militancy —proposed a direct path to God, albeit one that aimed to return the religion to the time of the Prophet Muhammad. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GQCpOV via IFTTT

Indonesia's planning minister announces capital city move

Jakarta, home to 10 million people, is sinking and has one of the world's worst traffic problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wb972I

Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfDjtM

Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church

Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vqMICT

Suspected UAE spy 'kills himself in Turkish prison'

Turkish police were investigating whether the dead man might be linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PJjDvX

Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw

Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate their homes near Montreal in eastern Canada early on Sunday after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lbt7kS

PM warns Mamata of revolt, says 40 TMC MLAs in touch with BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that at least 40 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs are in touch with the BJP . Addressing a rally in Sreerampur, PM Modi slammed Mamata Banerjee and warned her of a mass revolt within the TMC. Taking a swipe at Mamata, PM Modi said, "With a handful of seats, 'Didi' you can't reach Delhi. Delhi is far away." from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J0S1AZ via IFTTT

SP fields sacked BSF jawan against PM Modi

The Samajwadi Party on Monday fielded sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. Yadav was dismissed in 2017 after he posted a video online complaining about the food served to the troops.​​ The party had earlier named Shalini Yadav as its candidate for the Varanasi constituency. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J2BKM0 via IFTTT

How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr

No burqa for Muslim women: Sri Lanka's face veil ban takes effect

Muslim women in Sri Lanka will not be allowed to wear any form of face veils in public from Monday under new regulations announced by President Maithripala Sirisena who used emergency powers in the wake of the Easter Sunday bombings. ​ from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ja0l1x via IFTTT

IPL 2019: Delhi's great turnaround in fortunes

In the 11 seasons of the IPL that have been played before this, the Delhi franchise has finished in the top 4 of the points table thrice. Though they have topped the points table twice (2009 and 2012), in the last six seasons (2013 - 2018), they have consistently finished outside the top four after the league stage. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZJx97i via IFTTT

Alanyaspor bus crash: Josef Sural killed on bus journey back from Kayserispor

Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZEb1v7

More than money, AI needs this to keep flying

The departure lounge of terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday resembled scenes usually found at the more crowded railway stations in India, with passengers squatting on floors, thanks to the software glitch on Air India's servers that left thousands stranded. This, however, wasn't the first time the airline's software played truant — question is, will the airline ever learn? from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vqAdan via IFTTT

We’re off-duty, will not reply to email: WeWork

It may be a long way till ‘right to disconnect’ becomes a reality in India, but a startup company — WeWork — has taken the first steps in that direction. WeWork India has come up with a guideline for employees, according to which they are not obligated to respond to emails from 7pm till 9am, and during weekends. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UNQFMa via IFTTT

Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by terrorists disguised in uniforms

Sri Lankan security officials have warned that the Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's deadly suicide bombings were planning more attacks imminently, using a van and bombers disguised in military uniforms. "There could be another wave of attacks," the head of ministerial security division, a unit of the police, said in a letter to lawmakers and other security sections, seen by Reuters on Monday. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IPzYhV via IFTTT

Being called superhero makes me happy: Russell

"You need to make sure your body is fit and strong in order to play those upward shots in those moments," Andre Russell said, speaking about qualities that make him a superhero in the cricket arena. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J1xYCj via IFTTT

Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH

The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFmDil

NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWgWKj

Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB

NDA’s big test today in regions it swept in 2014

The 13 constituencies of Rajasthan will kickstart the clash for its prized 25 seats. Add to it 13 seats of UP and six of MP, and the fourth phase seems the most decisive of the 2019 contest in which BJP is seeking a return mandate against Congress and an array of regional parties who have vowed to come together after the polls to form a “secular” government. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XXmrbD via IFTTT

Andre Russell power trumps Hardik Pandya show

Faced with the monumental task of chasing down KKR's tally of 232/2, MI lost their openers Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma early, but Hardik Pandya raised hopes of pulling off an upset victory by hitting sixes almost at will. But MI lost by 34 runs. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XULKLw via IFTTT

Phase 4: Will Modi’s magic ensure a repeat for BJP?

The battle in phase 4 remains largely north of the Vindhyas. BJP alone had won a whopping 45 of the 71 seats going to polls on April 29. Can Narendra Modi repeat the 2014 success in 2019 Lok Sabha elections as well? The nine states going to polls in phase 4 are Maharashtra: 17 seats, Rajasthan: 13 seats, UP: 13 seats, Odisha: 6 seats, West Bengal: 8 seats, Jharkhand: 3 seats, Bihar: 5 seats and Jammu and Kashmir: 1 seat. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XLS2Nc via IFTTT

NDA’s big test today in regions it swept in 2014

Monday will mark another test of the saffron camp’s resilience, given that BJP and its partners won 56 of the 71 poll-bound seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. With the fourth phase, the polls enter the crucial states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh where Congress made a comeback last December and hopes to maintain the momentum. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UMWb1F via IFTTT

LS polls live: Voting in phase 4 to begin soon

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on 4th phase of Lok Sabha Elections, constituency wise poll percentage and more from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J1ye4c via IFTTT

Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DCm3r3

'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6

The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J13FM3

EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN

Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DExDC2

Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0

Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC

Job-hopping in US gets tougher for H-1B holders

It is getting tougher for H-1B visa holders to switch jobs. Even if the new job is similar, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in several cases, has denied the application by the new employer on various grounds. The most common reason for denial is that the new position does not constitute a ‘specialty occupation’. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UNxqCi via IFTTT

Sri Lanka bans all kinds of face coverings

A week after serial explosions ripped through Sri Lanka, the President’s office on Sunday banned any “covering of face” to conceal identity. President's office said covering the face in order to avoid the identification of a person will be banned with effect from Monday to ensure public safety. Sirisena took the decision under the Emergency Regulations. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Vxjlxg via IFTTT

Forces prepare to deal with cyber attacks

The Indian armed forces will conduct a major cyber exercise this week which will include scenarios connected to cyber attacks on critical Indian infrastructure like strategic networks and power grids. Cyberex is the first such major joint exercise of the Army, IAF and Navy, under the aegis of integrated defence staff,” a source said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vsFhuM via IFTTT

Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zz24TA

NIA raids 3 Kerala houses, looks for links with Lanka bombers

NIA on Sunday carried out searches at the houses of three suspects linked to an Islamic State-inspired module, comprising over a dozen people from Kasargod in Kerala who had left India in 2016 to join IS in Afghanistan. NIA is questioning the suspects to establish any possible link between the module and the bombers behind Easter Day attacks in Sri Lanka. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2LbtCLH via IFTTT

San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK

IPL: KKR beat MI to keep playoffs hopes alive

KKR snapped their six-match losing streak with a 34-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring game at Kolkata that saw brutal stroke play from power-hitters of both teams. Knight Riders' batsmen fired on all cylinders to post the season's highest total, 232 for two, while Mumbai Indians ended their innings at 198 for 7 in 20 overs. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XMUUcA via IFTTT

Sri Lanka raids headquarters of hardline group

Sri Lankan police raided the headquarters of a hardline Islamist group founded by the suspected ringleader behind the Easter suicide bombings of churches and hotels. Armed police in the town of Kattankudy searched the headquarters of the National Thawheedh Jamaath (NTJ) and detained one man at the premises. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GOTvwH via IFTTT

Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IZKPVH

KKR v MI Live: Russell powers Kolkata to 232/2

Check KKR vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KKR vs MI highlights and more on Times of India from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wa5s5r via IFTTT

Lok Sabha elections: Why stakes are high for BJP and allies in 4th phase

The stakes are high for the BJP and allies as it had swept 56 of these seats in 2014, leaving just two for the Congress and the rest for opposition parties. Voting will take place in 17 seats in Maharashtra, 13 each in Rajasthan & UP, eight in West Bengal, 6 each in MP and Odisha, 5 in Bihar, 3 in Jharkhand and a part of the Anantnag constituency in J&K. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZFDwbI via IFTTT

Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZFL1iP

Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LceKww

Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZPO1t8

Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMGqb0

Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump says US immigration system needs 'Perry Mason involved' in Fox News interview 04/28/19 7:39 AM

Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed

Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VuEXuq

Two super-rich families ended up on opposite sides of Sri Lanka attacks

The paths of the Ibrahims and Povlsens, two powerful families with so much to live for, crossed on April 21. In an instant, five of their children — Ilham, Inshaf, Alma, Agnes and Alfred — were blown to pieces, one side slaughtered by the other. Two of the Ibrahim sons — Ilham and Inshaf — were among the suicide bombers behind the deadly Lanka bombings. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GObCCN via IFTTT

Ukraine's president-elect rejects Russian passport plan

President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky says the document would give people the "right to be arrested". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DBWkPE

Both BJP and Shiv Sena paid heavy price for snapping alliance: Fadnavis

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Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsbXEI

Benin holds vote with no opposition candidates

Parties failed to met the electoral requirements, including a fee of $424,000 to field candidates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J6IjgB

NIA quizzes 3 suspects in Kerala over ISIS links

The NIA on Sunday raided 3 places in Kerala in connection with an ISIS module and said that it is questioning 3 suspects. The houses of the suspects, two in Kasaragod and one in Palakkad, were searched by NIA. The agency said it had seized a number of digital devices, including mobile phones, SIM cards, memory cards, pen drives, diaries with handwritten notes in Arabic and Malayalam. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DCbKDA via IFTTT

'Fani' to intensify into 'severe cyclonic storm'

Cyclone 'Fani' is very likely to intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm" in the next 12 hours and further soar into a "very severe cyclonic storm" in the next 24 hours, the Cyclone Warning Division of the MeT department said on Sunday. "It is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 12 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm during subsequent 24 hours," the IMD said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2V2Zl6a via IFTTT

London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins as Mo Farah fifth

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon as Britain's Mo Farah finishes fifth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GR2mhy

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zxtx8a

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vz3Sgf

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XTm3KX

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZGvO0Q

Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4gOvh

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtvR10

Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes

More than 270 election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GE8fgB

DC vs RCB Live: Delhi opt to bat vs Bangalore

Check DC vs RCB live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, CSK vs RCB highlights and more on Times of India from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZGYEyn via IFTTT

Pre-monsoon rainfall records 27 % dip: IMD

The IMD recorded 43.3 millimetres of rainfall across the country from March 1 to April 24 as against the normal precipitation of 59.6 millimetres. This was 27 per cent less of the long period average (LPA). from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vzgg1n via IFTTT

US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcltZ

Nationalism is to solve people's issues: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed Union minister Smriti Irani for distributing shoes to people of Amethi saying that nationalism is to solve problems of people instead of suppressing their issues. She said that the people of Amethi and Raebareli parliamentary constituencies have a lot of pride, hence, distributing freebies in front of media is wrong. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GN5jj0 via IFTTT

Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka suicide bombings mastermind killed

Zainee Hashim, Rilwan Hashim and their father Mohamed Hashim, who were seen in a video circulating on social media calling for all-out war against non believers, were among 15 killed in a fierce gun battle with the military on the east coast on Friday, four police sources said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DFCnaO via IFTTT

The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UFrv2c

Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DzqV0c

Received no monetary benefit from MI: Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar responded to all allegations of Conflict of Interest levelled against him. In a 14-point written response to a notice sent by Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain, Sachin refuted all the allegations. He does not occupy any position, nor has he taken any decision which could qualify as being in governance or management of the Franchise from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZBTuDL via IFTTT

Etawah, where ‘gathbandhan’ clicked in 1991

At the peak of the Ram Temple movement in 1992, the BJP victory march was stopped dead on its tracks when Mulayam Singh Yadav and Kanshi Ram entered into an alliance. The slogan of ‘Mile Mulayam Kanshi Ram, hawa main ud gaye Jai Shri Ram’ rent the air and the BJP was trounced. Yadav, then, emerged as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GSfwtt via IFTTT

Air India software shutdown effect: 137 flights to be delayed today

The five-hour shutdown of Air India's check-in software, which occurred Saturday morning, is still causing its ripple effect as the airline said 137 flights will be running with a delay on Sunday. The average duration of delay would be of 197 minutes. A total 149 flights were delayed on Saturday because of the software shutdown. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WaiU9f via IFTTT

Lanka blasts: Tamil medium teacher among 106 held

A total of 106 suspects, including a Tamil medium teacher and a school principal, have been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with the Easter Sunday blasts, police said Sunday, even as the Islamic State claimed the three militants who blew themselves up during a raid in the Eastern province were its members. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vquhhz via IFTTT

Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu

With churches shut, Sri Lankans hear Mass on TV

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, the archbishop of Colombo, delivered a homily before members of the clergy and the country's leaders in a small chapel at his Colombo residence — an extraordinary measure underlining the fear still gripping this nation of 21 million people. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GQbRgL via IFTTT

Upbeat Delhi look to stop resurgent Bangalore

With five wins from six away games and two wins at home from five games, Delhi Capitals are looking to cement their place in the IPL playoffs as they now host RCB at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Sunday. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GMQmgI via IFTTT

Naidu & Didi, Maya top PM picks: Pawar

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZJiPf9 via IFTTT

Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed as part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1

How to raise a reader? Tuck them in with a story

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TOI growing rapidly across India: IRS

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Vu4KCR via IFTTT

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJp7Cr

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4

US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pxu8lQ

Strains in govt led to intel breakdown: Lanka PM

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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDgcBV

Asylees to get visas, OCI cards: Government

In a major relief to Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who have taken asylum in foreign countries and were often denied consular services by Indian missions there for being on the local black list, India has directed its missions abroad to abolish such lists. This will help asylum-takers avail of consular services, including visa and OCI services. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VzgdAY via IFTTT

'Will find truth about bench fixing claim'

Former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik, put in charge of probing allegations of bench-fixing and attempts to defame Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in a sexual harassment case, said he will get to the truth of the matter and has drawn up a plan for testing the veracity of the sensational claims. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PxTGPC via IFTTT

India slams US for 'attack on generic drugs'

India has rejected allegations in a US report about the country being a chief source of counterfeit medicines and said it is an attack on low cost generic drugs — crucial to make healthcare affordable. A report by United States Trade Representative (USTR) had earlier slammed India and China as leading sources of counterfeit medicines distributed globally. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ILmgfN via IFTTT

MSD moves SC for possession of Rs 1.25 crore flat he got for Rs 20 lakh

After being detected by the SC-appointed forensic auditors as beneficiary of a penthouse in Noida bought for just Rs 20 lakh, M S Dhoni has rushed to the court fearing cancellation of allotment and sought possession of the property developed by Amrapali group. Dhoni has argued that cost concession was due to his having been a brand ambassador for the group. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XRHqwl via IFTTT

Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DxG5D1

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vozoPk

'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6jvYt

Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vnJAaR

IPL: Rajasthan beat Hyderabad by 7 wickets

Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets to end their home campaign on a winning note and theoretically keep alive their play-off chances in the ongoing Indian Premier League here on Saturday. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vqYywO via IFTTT

Lanka blasts: Suspect groups banned, massive search ops under way

National Thawheedh Jamaath (NTJ) and Jamathei Millathu Ibrahim were banned under his emergency powers, President Maithripala Sirisena said in a statement. Lankan security forces have detained 100 people, including foreigners from Syria and Egypt, police said. Authorities have said there could be more attacks against religious centres. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UJBt2D via IFTTT

Leaders raise pitch as campaign ends for phase 4

On the last day of campaigning for the 4th phase of the Lok Sabha elections, leaders across the spectrum made a strong pitch to woo voters. While PM Modi campaigned in Uttar Pradesh unleashing a strong attack on the Mahagathbandhan, the opposition also went all out with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka leading the charge and attacking the BJP. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZGFxUQ via IFTTT

Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

The incident comes ahead of Emperor Akihito's historic abdication, ending his 30-year reign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Px295M

Supertech told to refund Rs 1 crore to homebuyer

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Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GNq7H1

Errors raise questions about Sri Lankan response to bombing

Sri Lankan authorities have botched the effort to head off & then investigate the Easter Sunday terrorist attack that killed more than 250 people. Their mistakes range from the outrageous, like the failure to act on warnings, to the absurd, like mistakenly identifying an American college student as a suspect, to reporting 350 deaths one day and 250 the next. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PxcEpH via IFTTT

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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XNmoin

RR vs SRH Live: Royals opt to bowl vs Sunrisers

Check RR vs SRH live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, RR vs SRH highlights and more on Times of India from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Pxn2xt via IFTTT

Avoid 'non-essential' travel to Sri Lanka: India

India on Saturday issued a travel advisory to its nationals to reconsider their travel to Sri Lanka in view of the massive Easter Sunday bombings that killed over 250 people, including 10 Indians. The government has asked the citizens not to undertake any non-essential travel to Sri Lanka post the attacks. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZG5jZl via IFTTT

Report: 200 US cos could move manufacturing from China to India

About 200 American companies are seeking to move their manufacturing base from China to India post the general elections, a top US-based advocacy group has said, observing that there is a fantastic opportunity with firms looking at alternatives to the Communist giant, according to the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GN2COm via IFTTT

Defamation case: Bihar court summons Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a court in Bihar on May 20 in connection with a defamation case filed by BJP leader Sushil Modi. A complaint has also been filed against Rahul Gandhi in Bihar's Ara over his 'Chowkidar chor hai' slogan. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, has also been named in this complaint. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZBAfdm via IFTTT

US imposes sanction on Pak, may deny visas

Pakistan is the latest to join the list of 10 nations that have been imposed with sanctions under a US law according to which countries refusing to take back deportees and visa over-stayers will be denied American visas. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J0P83d via IFTTT

Alliance of 'opportunists' in UP will fail: PM Modi

PM Modi has slammed the SP-BSP-RLD tie-up, saying the alliance of "opportunists" wants a helpless government because its mantra is 'jaat, paat japna; janata ka maal apna'. Dubbing the UP Mahagathbandhan as 'mahamilavati opportunists', Modi said that he does not believe in politics of caste and thanked his detractors for apprising the people about it. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ULYfGY via IFTTT

'Slip of tongue': Shatrughan on 'Jinnah' remark

Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday gave a clarification on his Muhammad Ali Jinnah statement, saying that the remark was a "slip of tongue." Sinha said he wanted to take Maulana Azad's name but instead, uttered the name of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He had courted controversy for saying "from Mahatma Gandhi to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, all are part of Congress Parivar." from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZDrgse via IFTTT

Thousands feared trapped by Cyclone Kenneth

People are left homeless and trapped amid heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcbdzA

'Fake Lego gang' foiled in $30m Chinese raid on toymaker

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XPAobj

The IPL Underperformers XI

The match-winner potential is certainly there, going by previous IPL editions. Whether they've saved their best for the last (read the crunch phase of IPL 2019) remains to be seen. For the time being, they take the field as our 'flop squad'. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XK1UXG via IFTTT

Easter bombings: How kingpin's radical tilt slipped Lankan radars

Zahran Hashim, the 'mastermind' of the deadly Sri Lanka attack that killed 253 people and injured around 500, was born in Kattankudi, a coastal Muslim town in Batticaloa district 300km from Colombo. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2V1UNgD via IFTTT

Love not Haight: San Francisco school changes its name

The school was named after 19th Century governor Henry Huntly Haight, who promoted racist views. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J05kBy

Lok Sabha elections: Can Kanhaiya Kumar break identity barriers?

In one of the most intriguing and closely watched contests of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kanhaiya Kumar of CPI is pitted against BJP's Hindutva icon Giriraj Singh in Begusarai. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2V4x8MF via IFTTT

Wipro, TCS, RIL among top patent filers in US

These and other such firms filed over 4,600 patents in the US between 2015 and 2018, according to a report by IT association Nasscom on IP creation. Nasscom used data from Questel Orbit Patent Database. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J0ZlfR via IFTTT

Donald Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty

The global pact, signed by Barack Obama, aims to regulate the sale of weapons internationally. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UJZyGC

Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PffyiQ

Shooting WC: Abhishek wins gold in 10m air pistol

Abhishek Verma secured a gold medal in 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Beijing on Saturday. The 29-year-old, in his second appearance at the World Cup shot a total of 242.7 to claim the top spot. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GMYqOI via IFTTT

Soon, new 'greenish yellow' Rs 20 notes

The RBI has announced that it will shortly issue Rs 20 denomination banknotes, in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series, bearing the signature of the central bank's governor Shaktikanta Das. "The Rs 20 note will be greenish-yellow in colour. The new banknote has a motif of Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage," RBI said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2INiSkS via IFTTT

Dhoni's absence a massive boost for us: Rohit

In the absence of key players MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, Chennai Super Kings suffered their fourth defeat of IPL 2019 against Mumbai Indians on Friday. The Southern giants lost the match against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai by 46 runs in Chennai. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UXVlnK via IFTTT

PM's proposers: Whistleblower on baby food

The PM touched the feet of the 91-year-old former principal of BHU’s Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Annapurna Shukla, who’s a retired doctor, before filing his nomination. The other proposer, Jadish Prakash Choudhary was teary-eyed as he said, “this is the first time the nation has recognized the profession of lighting funeral pyres.​ RSS worker Subhash Gupta and agriculture scientist Ramakant Shukla were the other two proposers. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VvnAcI via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: 15 killed in shootout with militants

The shootout between troops and suspected Islamist militants erupted on Friday evening in Sainthamaruthu in Ampara, to the south of the town of Batticaloa, site of one of the Easter Sunday blasts at three churches and four luxury hotels. A police spokesman said that three suspected suicide bombers were among the 15 dead after the shoot out. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2L81Mjr via IFTTT

Bajrang to be 1st Indian wrestler at NY fight night

Indian wrestling's poster boy Bajrang Punia will soon walk the famed hallways of the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, US. Bajrang is the first Indian to be invited by USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in the US, to participate in the "Grapple at the Garden - Beat the Streets" fight night, scheduled on May 6. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2J0u3Ga via IFTTT

AI server down, flight operations affected

Air India's operations were affected on Saturday morning after its server was reported to be down across the world. The SITA server of the airline has not been working across India and overseas since 3.30 am as a result several passengers have been left stranded on airports across the world. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DB1jQq via IFTTT

Sri Lanka bombings: Gun battle as police step up raids

Officers face gunfire and an explosion as they search for suspects linked to Sunday's deadly bombings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vw4Ud0

Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards

Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3Eprj

TOI readership soars 17% in first quarter: IRS

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Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg

Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL

Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures

Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VvZ5fE

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L7I6Mv

Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR

'African parents don’t see creative jobs as a career'

Paige is a make-up artist from South London, but her mum was less than pleased at her career choice. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZH2Xd5

What can't you name your baby?

With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vphADW

Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZel59

Hold state polls close to Nov: J&K govt to EC

The J&K government has requested the Election Commission to hold assembly polls in the state closer to November, reviewing its earlier recommendation to the poll body to time the exercise between June 8 and 24. The need to deploy paramilitary forces for the Amarnath yatra before it starts on July 1 is cited as the reason to push the state polls to November. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DyIPQG via IFTTT

Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GLcCI2

Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4MiS4

Govt OKs 8.65% interest rate on EPF for 2018-19

"The department of financial services (DFS), a wing of the finance ministry, has given its concurrence to Employees Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) decision to provide 8.65% rate of interest for 2018-19 to its subscribers," a source privy to the development told PTI. The interest rate hike on EPF to 8.65% for 2018-19 was the first increase in the last three years. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GBtyzg via IFTTT

American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping

Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VrIDgl

Int’l pressure mounts on China to yield on Azhar

On Friday, British high commissioner, Dominic Asquith told journalists the UK was “optimistic” that the process would be completed soon. At the UN in New York, officials have been fine-tuning the language of the resolution that will finally name Azhar, the head of Jaish-e-Mohammed. The effort is to get China to change its stand without suffering loss of face. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Gz55e0 via IFTTT

Make list of defaulters public, SC tells RBI

The SC has directed RBI to disclose names of loan defaulters under the RTI Act and also asked it to make public the inspection reports containing critical assessment of functioning of banks and financial institutions. The bench held that RBI committed contempt of court, it, however, did not pass any punitive order and let the regulator off with a warning. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UIYItJ via IFTTT

Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz

Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UYCkS9

PM fires back at oppn, defends demonetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday responded to the opposition’s criticism that notebandi hurt the economy, saying “Note ban led to a reduction in house prices, but those close to Congress who had invested in the sector are devastated. Congress is at pains because three lakh companies were sealed following note ban.” from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IKPWK7 via IFTTT

Heat’s on white-collar crime: Six get life for cheating bank

A special CBI court on Friday sentenced six accused, including a former assistant general manager of Bank of India and a chartered accountant, to life imprisonment in a cheating case. 19 years ago, Manoharlal Ahuja (65) and Amit (39) had cheated Bank of India by fraudulently procuring a loan and letters of credit (LoC) by using false and forged documents. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DAc2ef via IFTTT

IPL: All-round Mumbai beat Chennai by 46 runs

Skipper Rohit Sharma hit his maiden half-century of the season as Mumbai Indians produced an all-round effort to register a convincing 46-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Friday. MI's win ended CSK's winning streak of five games at home this season. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XN9hhi via IFTTT

North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia

North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VsXwyY

Why Sri Lanka did not arrest its nationals who joined Islamic State

Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe said the country needs new laws to deal with threats posed by local terror outfits linked to ISIS. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Easter terror attacks on three Catholic churches and three luxury hotels. The Lanka government has blamed a local Islamist extremist group, National Tawheed Jamath. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vm4tmD via IFTTT

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Sri Lanka bombings: PM Wickremesinghe says he was 'out of the loop'

Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC he is not accountable for the Easter Sunday security failings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7soC9

Shooting breaks out in eastern Sri Lankan town

The raid took place in the town of Ampara Sainthamaruthu near Batticaloa. Military spokesman said there was an explosion in the area and when soldiers went to investigate they were fired upon. No details of casualties were immediately available. The police has been conducting raids since Easter Day bombings on churches and hotels which led to over 250 casualties. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DBGp3N via IFTTT

Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBknHU

Maria Butina: Russian agent sentenced to 18 months in prison

Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XO60xZ

Cong says Priyanka decided against Varanasi contest; Jaitley takes a dig

Sam Pitroda on Friday said it was Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's own decision not to contest against PM Narendra Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. “She decided that she has several responsibilities. She decided that rather than concentrating on one seat, she should focus on the job she has at hand,” Pitroda, who heads the Indian Overseas Congress, said. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZAXC6K via IFTTT

Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago

At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ2Nyd

WATCH: 5 Indians who could play a big role in WC

Find out what the current form of these five players, who could play a big role in the World Cup, in IPL 2019 tells us. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IYIUk8 via IFTTT

London Marathon: How do you reduce the environmental impact?

The London race aims to reduce waste with paper cups, fewer drinks and even edible seaweed energy capsules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6edfx

Naval officer dies in fire onboard aircraft carrier

Lt Commander DS Chauhan, 30-year-old officer, "bravely led the firefighting efforts" that brought the blaze in the engine room under control swiftly to "prevent any serious damage" to the combat capabilities of the 44,500 tonne carrier, which carries MiG-29K fighters and helicopters, said the Navy. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UH7Ej5 via IFTTT

CSK vs MI Live: Chennai opt to bowl vs Mumbai

Check CSK vs MI live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, CSK vs MI highlights and more on Times of India from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UDuus0 via IFTTT

British Korea War veteran remembers injured child

Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UGxAeN

Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique

The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UDstvW

Rahul Gandhi promises separate 'kisan budget'

"A new law will be brought if Congress is voted to power. It will ensure that no farmer is sent to jail for being unable to repay agriculture loan," said Congress President Rahul Gandhi at an election rally in Balasor, coastal Odisha town. He added that a separate budget for the agriculture sector will be introduced which will be presented before the general Budget. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DDwZoC via IFTTT

Loose manhole scuppers F1 practice

Azerbaijan GP first practice is cancelled after a Williams is damaged on a loose manhole cover and the rescue lorry hits a bridge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L5T19L

Raid my house if I do anything wrong: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the law is equal for all and his residence should also be searched if he has done anything wrong. Addressing a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi targeted the Congress on corruption and said it committed the "Tughlaq Road election scam" and was using the scam money for the poll campaign of its chief Rahul Gandhi. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XPIpxb via IFTTT

Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed

Emiliano Sala's father suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina in the early hours. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKb2bD

Anita Hill says she wants 'real accountability' from Joe Biden

Joe Biden chaired a notorious 1991 hearing where Anita Hill spoke about her alleged harassment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK30Rj

WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary

The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZEffmu

Oil imports: Why India can't ignore US sanctions on Iran

While India has continued to trade with Iran during previous such sanctions, it has had to cut oil imports as the sanctions (that also prohibit transactions by foreign financial institutions with the Central Bank of Iran) choke off banking channels and insurance cover for tankers that carry oil. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PyHjDa via IFTTT

PM lists Rs 2.5cr worth assets in poll affidavit

PM Modi named Jashodaben as his wife and declared that he has an MA degree from Gujarat University in 1983. The affidavit said he is an arts graduate from Delhi University (1978). He passed SSC exam from Gujarat board in 1967, it said. He has declared movable assets worth Rs 1.41 crore and immovable assets valued at Rs 1.1 crore. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XJRMOP via IFTTT

No one giving funds to pay salaries: Jet to staff

Neither the lenders nor the promoters (Naresh Goyal) / strategic shareholder (Etihad) have given any emergency funding so that at least one month’s pay could be given to employees. Banks are blaming the airline promoter’s alleged failure to let go of Jet in time while the promoters insist they signed so that the airline could have got emergency funds. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UV7b1T via IFTTT

Iran TV pulls game shows amid religious gambling row

The equivalent of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is pulled after clerics criticise cash prizes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IH7C9D

Naval officer dies after fire onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

A naval officer was killed on Friday after a fire broke out onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya while it was entering harbour in Karnataka's Karwar. Lt Cdr DS Chauhan, who led the firefighting efforts in the affected compartment, lost consciousness due to the smoke and fumes from the blaze. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W6ZvpH via IFTTT

Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice asks Trump for deportation help

The family of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice want the president to intervene. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vn43wi

Tenerife cave: Assault on mother and son 'well-planned'

Spanish police hold a German man suspected of premeditated murder in a remote cave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3utOv

All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!

We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UVnQ5n

Nirav Modi's bail plea rejected by London court

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi's bail has been rejected by a London court. Nirav Modi is undergoing extradition proceedings in the UK in the PNB fraud and money laundering case. The 48-year-old has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest last month. The next date of hearing in the case has been fixed for May 24. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UZi9mM via IFTTT

The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya

Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GzJHFv

Can Mumbai Indians breach fortress Chepauk?

CSK are a touch relaxed after they made the playoffs on Tuesday, but Mumbai still can't afford that luxury. They still have six wins in their kitty and it's crucial for them to add one more on Friday so that it doesn't become a jostle at the end. But it's easier said than done. CSK at home are a different beast. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GzcWrW via IFTTT

SAS pilot walkout leaves thousands stranded

The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PyoBLW

World is angry and stressed, Gallup report says

Levels of anger, worry and stress are on the rise across the globe, a new survey finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voK40q

Anna Delvey: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UCnQlT

Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road

China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IXtLQ0

Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says

An Islamist preacher said to have planned Sunday's bombings died in one of the attacks, Sri Lanka's president says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W4XVEF

Tourist wins Australia defamation case

Sam Oliver sued a TV network after being cleared of assaulting Australia's ex-Rugby Sevens captain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voUUDu

NDA’s show of strength vs lone warrior Rahul

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Who is the Russian gun activist due for sentencing?

Maria Butina, who has ties to a Russian banker, has pleaded guilty in a plea deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dzacu7

PM: Nation seeing first 'pro-incumbency wave'

Addressing party workers in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said — "In our country, there have been so many elections. However, after these elections, political pundits will be left scratching their heads as it is for the first time after independence that there is a pro-incumbency wave in the country." from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZzHh2j via IFTTT

Supreme Court directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI

Earlier, the apex court and the Central Information Commission, both had held that the RBI cannot deny information to an information seeker under the transparency law unless the material is exempted from disclosure under the law. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UFyWXd via IFTTT

Maintenance bills: You may be paying higher tax

“Even though the intention behind availing maintenance of such products is uninterrupted service, in view of divergent rulings by AARs (Authority for Advance Rulings), some companies are charging higher rate (28%) even on annual maintenance services (18%) provided along with these products. This is resulting in unnecessary payment of higher price by the common man,” said Harpreet Singh, partner at consulting firm KPMG. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UZoGhq via IFTTT

US woman wrongly identified as Sri Lanka attack suspect

Sri Lankan police wrongly used a picture of Amara Majeed, an activist who fights Muslim stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZxAq9y

Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voBejo

Did Virat Kohli taunt Ashwin over Mankading?

After taking the catch to dismiss Ravichandran Ashwin, a highly charged up Virat Kohli made a gesture with his hand, before putting his right hand, in which he held the ball, behind his body. The action appeared slightly similar to Ashwin flicking the bails behind him, without delivering the ball, to controversially run out Rajasthan Royals' opener Jos Buttler. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PDLptL via IFTTT

Bolsonaro: Brazil must not become 'gay tourism paradise'

The Brazilian president has been criticised in the past for his public statements on homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IXEaeH

PM in Varanasi: Nation witnessing its first 'pro-incumbency wave'

Addressing party workers in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said — "In our country, there have been so many elections. However, after these elections, political pundits will be left scratching their heads as it is for the first time after independence that there is a pro-incumbency wave in the country." from Times of India http://bit.ly/2UDgiz3 via IFTTT

'Wanted Lanka radical Hashim died in attack'

Hashim appeared in a video released by the Islamic State group after they claimed the bombings, but his whereabouts after the blasts was not immediately clear. Sirisena did not immediately clarify what Hashim's role was in the attack on the Shangri-La, one of six bomb blasts that killed over 250 people on Sunday. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Zsy63A via IFTTT

Live: Nation witnessing its first pro-incumbency wave, says PM Modi

As we head into the 4th phase of Lok Sabha elections, campaigning has hit a feverish pitch with leaders criss-crossing the country to woo voters. Stay with TOI for all live updates from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IYUwDF via IFTTT

Live: A pro-incumbency wave in India, says PM

As we head into the 4th phase of Lok Sabha elections, campaigning has hit a feverish pitch with leaders criss-crossing the country to woo voters. Stay with TOI for all live updates from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Dz5JHR via IFTTT

World Cup: Injury management crucial for Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been playing through back pain. On Tuesday, after CSK won their game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dhoni hinted that resting could be an option if necessary, and the skipper may well get a chance to do so if CSK win their game against Mumbai and seal a top-two berth. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2W2ZdjO via IFTTT

North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L5417e

Trump cracks down on overstay by visa holders

A memo issued by the US President has ordered the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reduce overstays of business and tourist visitors and of other non-immigrant visa holders. "The Presidential Memo refers to all classes of non-immigrant visas, which is all encompassing," said a global firm specialising in immigration laws. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XJajL2 via IFTTT

Trump cracks down on overstay by visa holders

A memo issued by the US President has ordered the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reduce overstays of business and tourist visitors and of other non-immigrant visa holders. "The Presidential Memo refers to all classes of non-immigrant visas, which is all encompassing," said a global firm specialising in immigration laws. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZBIp5p via IFTTT

Cyclone Fani: Very heavy rain likely in Chennai

The IMD on Thursday predicted very heavy rain from Sunday in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu as a well marked low pressure has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 48 hours. As of now the north coastal districts are likely to get rain, said IMD Chennai director. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IYmHTx via IFTTT

LS elections: Delhi flavour in Didi’s campaign

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vloSbA via IFTTT

Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PtZ06A

What we've learnt about Africa, freedom and security

Research suggests many Africans are willing to give up their freedom if it means they get more security. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XGYXqX

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Sri Lankans in Christchurch mourn after recent attacks

The Easter Sunday bomb attacks hold a special significance for the Sri Lankan residents of Christchurch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IJMkrC

Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFlleK

The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XKY54u

US judge charged with aiding undocumented immigrant in escape

A US judge and a court officer are accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J2mPBv

Sudan crisis: 'Million-strong march' for civilian rule

Thousands have gathered in Khartoum despite resignations from Sudan's ruling military council. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DAsdbd

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PxN03Z

Cyprus: Man confesses to killing seven women and girls

An army officer confesses to killing seven women and girls with a body discovered on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFcWrI

Army starts process to recruit women soldiers

The Army on Thursday began the process to recruit women as jawans or soldiers for the first time. The Army plans to induct around 800 women in the military police, with a yearly intake of over 50 personnel to assist in probing criminal cases like rapes and molestations as well as preserving “good order and discipline” in military formations. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2vmXbiQ via IFTTT

Sri Lanka attacks: 'They gave me a hug the night before'

The surviving family of siblings who were killed in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attack have paid tribute to the teenagers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcNgXw

Sea of supporters creates Modi wave in Varanasi

People in hundreds of thousands lined up along the PM’s 7-km-long roadshow which coincided with Congress finally announcing that it would not field Priyanka Gandhi from the seat. Modi rounded off his engagement by addressing intellectuals of the city where he declared that he would return to the city after declaration of results on May 23. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GH8hWg via IFTTT

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ

In March, PE, VC inflow hit all-time high

Private equity and venture capital investments hit an all-time high of $7 billion in March, as high-voltage action by global investors like Canada’s Brookfield and Singapore’s GIC on deal street continues unabated despite the ongoing general elections. The total investment last month was more than twice the value of $3 billion invested in March, 2018 from Times of India http://bit.ly/2KYxP5g via IFTTT