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Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date
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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks
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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East
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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers
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Maharashtra will have Shiv Sena CM: Sanjay Raut
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Maharashtra will have chief minister from the Shiv Sena, senior party leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday amid standoff with ally BJP over sharing the top post. He said there has been no talks yet between the BJP and the Sena on government formation. "If the Sena decides, it can get the required numbers to form a stable government in Maharashtra," Raut said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/332Xqic via IFTTT
One or 100 matches, it's an honour to lead: Rohit
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Captaining India is such an honour for Rohit Sharma that he would not fuss whether it's full time or sporadic. "One or 100 matches, it is an honour," he said. Rohit captained India to Asia Cup victory last year and, with Virat Kohli resting, will lead the side again in the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36pFvEa via IFTTT
Never meant to demean Anushka: Farokh
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Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer on Thursday cleared the air on his statement that all that the BCCI selectors did during the World Cup in England earlier this year was fetch "cups of tea" for actress Anushka Sharma, the wife of India captain Virat Kohli. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WDNgSM via IFTTT
Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida
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Live: Angela Merkel meets PM Modi in New Delhi
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Delhi on Thursday night on a two-day visit. She will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a host of bilateral issues, with nearly 20 agreements expected to be signed between the two countries. Stay with us for all live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wv6kT2 via IFTTT
Snooping row: Who were the ones spied on?
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17 Indians' phones were possibly infected by frightening spyware. Most of these targets were either activists or human rights lawyers. Quite a few are defending those accused in the Elgar Parishad case. Others are tribal rights activists. Some are fighting cases against Dalit atrocities. A couple are journalists. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N4F3nu via IFTTT
Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
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PM dedicates decision to scrap Art 370 to Patel
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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday paid glowing tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, saying he dedicates the decision to abrogate Article 370 "at the feet" of the country's first home minister. Centuries ago India was united by Chanakya, and after that Sardar Patel achieved the same feat by merging princely states with the Union of India, the PM said at a function at the Statue of Unity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2C0d81q via IFTTT
California wildfires: Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles
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Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings
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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France
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Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide
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CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report
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Ind vs Ban, D/N Test: Can pink ball mimic red?
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As Indian cricket board (BCCI) gears up to host its first day-night Test in less than a month's time, focus is back on how the pink ball will behave. BCCI has asked SG, the makers of the red balls used in first-class cricket in India, to provide 72 new balls for the Test match against Bangladesh that is scheduled to be played at Eden Gardens from Nov 22. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34dAXz5 via IFTTT
Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid
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The Pentagon released video and photos of the US special forces raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It also released video of airstrikes on a group of unknown fighters on the ground who opened fire on the helicopters that ferried US forces in for the assault on Baghdadi's compound in Syria's Idlib province. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N0Pyb9 via IFTTT
Live: Amit Shah flags off 'Run for Unity' in Delhi
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'Run for Unity' is a marathon that will mark the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel this year. The Central government has planned a series of events to mark the first birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, the 'Iron Man' of India, after the abrogation of Article 370. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2q8i0ii via IFTTT
Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing
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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash
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Fadnavis elected Maha BJP legislature leader
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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday re-elected leader of the state BJP legislature party. All the 105 newly-elected BJP MLAs were present at the meeting, where Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar and party vice president Avinash Rai Khanna were present as central observers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qYFffv via IFTTT
EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue
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Terming Article 370 an internal issue of India, EU parliamentarians visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday said they stand by the country in its fight against global terrorism. Addressing media on the last day of their two-day visit to the Valley, the group of 23 members of European Parliament also condemned the killing of five labourers from West Bengal by terrorists on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PtlaIg via IFTTT
'More people employed in May-Aug, but low-skilled jobs dominate'
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During May-Aug 2019, an estimated 404.9 million people were employed in India. This meant that 2.5 million more people were employed during this period compared to a year ago when employment was 402.4 million. Mahesh Vyas, CEO , CMIE said agriculture saw an increase of 8.4 million jobs but fall in jobs in manufacturing, IT and the financial sector was worrying. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NnRIAD via IFTTT
'Bro, anything in this series?': Bookie to Shakib
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ICC released details of Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's conversation with a bookie named Deepak Aggarwal. In a media release, ICC mentioned that Shakib was approached by Aggarwal for the first time during 2017 and since then the cricketer remained in constant touch with him. During 2018 IPL also, Shakib was in contact with Aggarwal who wanted information. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2poo2vn via IFTTT
Govt virtually rules out any cut in income tax rates
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The government has virtually ruled out a reduction in personal income tax, including in the forthcoming Budget, with well-placed sources citing examples of higher rates in several countries such as China, the US and the UK, apart from the lack of fiscal space to reduce the levy. Speculation had started since govt’s decision to slash corporation tax rate to 15%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36gdMWH via IFTTT
Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps
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The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties
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Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar
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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
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J&K: More foreign groups may follow, hints govt
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As the group of 23 members of European parliament travelled to Kashmir on Tuesday, sources indicated this was not a one-off thing and that more official representatives from foreign nations will be progressively facilitated to visit Kashmir. The current visit so far has entailed high level briefings by the NSA, the PM, the EAM, the Army and J&K administration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MYpfSZ via IFTTT
Madi Sharma sent the invites. Who is she?
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The EU delegation’s Kashmir visit has put the focus on Madi Sharma, the woman and her NGO, Women’s Eco-Nomic and Social Think-Tank (WESTT), who were instrumental in facilitating the trip. Sharma’s official bio on her Twitter handle describes her as ‘Social Capitalist: International Business Broker, Educational Entrepreneur and Speaker’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36e1IoO via IFTTT
India to play first day-night Test with B'desh
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The iconic Eden Gardens is now set to become India's first venue to host a day-night Test match. The second Test of Bangladesh’s upcoming tour — comprising three T20 Internationals and two Test matches — will be played under lights at Eden from Nov 22 to 26. Sourav Ganguly, prez BCCI, has been quite vocal on the need to stage D/N Tests to rekindle spectator interest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nrmn07 via IFTTT
Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit
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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'
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Sena not promised CM's post for 2.5 yrs: Fadnavis
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Amid the ongoing tussle between the BJP and Sena over sharing of power in the next state government, Fadnavis also asserted that he will be the chief minister for another five years. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray last week reminded the BJP of the 50:50 formula "agreed upon" between himself, BJP president Amit Shah and Fadnavis ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PrlFTd via IFTTT
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'
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EU delegation in J&K to assess ground situation
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The team is also likely to meet a cross-section of people. The team originally comprised 27 parliamentarians, mostly from extreme right or right wing parties, but four did not travel to Kashmir and have reportedly returned to their respective countries, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2q3Izpa via IFTTT
PM to attend FII in Saudi: All you need to know
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the third edition of Saudi Arabia's high-profile annual financial conference on Tuesday. He will also hold bilateral talks with top leadership of the Gulf Kingdom. The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Saudi and arrived in Riyadh late on Monday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2JpNCXJ via IFTTT
No 'Dushyant' in Maha: Shiv Sena taunts BJP
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Amid the ongoing tussle over government formation in the state, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said there is no 'Dushyant' in the state and Shiv-Sena practices politics of "dharma and Satya". On being asked about the delay in forming government in the state, Raut took a jibe at Haryana Deputy chief minister and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NroOQq via IFTTT
Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months
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Defence ministry to seek Cabinet nod for prototype of desi stealth jet
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The defence establishment plans to seek the Cabinet Committee on Security’s approval for design and prototype development of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) by early next year. Development of a FGFA is an extremely complex and costly affair, with the American F/A-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning-II Joint Strike Fighters being the only fully-operational ones. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36gu4yD via IFTTT
India-S Arabia co-op on security going well: PM
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India and Saudi Arabia share security concerns in their neighbourhood and their cooperation on security issues, said PM Narendra Modi. The PM is in Riyadh to attend a key financial conference. He is also scheduled to meet the top Saudi leadership. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31TqIOR via IFTTT
Emotional farewell to TN boy who died after being stuck in borewell
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Live: 'India, S Arabia share security concerns'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia. India and Saudi Arabia are likely to sign agreements in key areas like civil aviation, defence procurement, security cooperation, non-renewable energy sector during the PM's visit. Stay with the TOI for all live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NmeQiV via IFTTT
Indian brain smaller than Western, Chinese counterparts: Study
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International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) have created the first-ever Indian Brain Atlas. While there are templates for Caucasian, Chinese, Korean brains, there was no such atlas for Indian brain which is comparatively smaller in height, width and volume. A custom brain atlas will help in early diagnosis of neurological ailments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NiCVax via IFTTT
Quality, supply of pink balls a concern for BCCI
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If India hosts Bangladesh for their first day-night Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 22, the biggest concern for BCCI will be to arrange quality pink balls that will work in Indian conditions. The board is unsure about the quality of SG balls. In this scenario, importing pink balls - Dukes or Kookaburra - is an option. It will need a decent 'library' of balls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MUR276 via IFTTT
Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot
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Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts
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REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'
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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web
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A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt
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What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis
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Sena on economic slowdown: Why so much silence?
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The Shiv Sena on Monday borrowed an iconic dialogue from Hindi blockbuster movie 'Sholay' to target the Centre over the economic slowdown, seeking to know why there was so much "silence" in markets on the occasion of Diwali. "...Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?" said Sena in Saamna. Banks are facing financial crisis, people have no money to spend while the govt is also forced to draw funds from the RBI's reserves, the publication wrote. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ojHcBY via IFTTT
Maha CM Fadnavis, Sena's Raote meet governor
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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis met state governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari here on Monday morning, amid the ongoing tussle between the BJP and Shiv Sena over sharing of power in the next state government. A Raj Bhawan official told PTI that it was a "courtesy call". Earlier, Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote also met the governor. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2q1epT6 via IFTTT
Didn't renew driving licence for a year? Take learner's test
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If you fail to renew your driving licence within a year of its expiry, you will now have to start again from scratch. You will be treated as a new learner and have to apply for a computerised 20-mark test for a learner’s licence and wait for 30 days for the permanent licence driving test. At present, those driving with an expired licence face a fine of Rs500. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2JsUbZx via IFTTT
India propose D/N Test, await B'desh response
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It's learnt that the BCCI has proposed to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to play the second Test at the Eden in Kolkata, from November 22 to 26, in a Day/Night format. The move seems to be a brainchild of former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who, after taking over as the BCCI president on October 23, spoke in favour of Day/Night Tests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31RdiCP via IFTTT
Anatomy of a raid: How US took out Baghdadi
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The United States began to receive intelligence on the whereabouts of Baghdadi around a month ago and were able to "scope out" his exact location two weeks ago, while Prez Trump became aware of the planned raid three days ago. While the US secured permission from Russia, Iraq and Turkey to fly over their airspace, the nature of the operation was not revealed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/344E8ZN via IFTTT
PM flight denial: India takes Pak to world body
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India has taken the matter of Pakistan's move to deny permission to PM Narendra Modi's special flight to use its airspace, to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, sources in the govt have said. Overflight clearances are sought and granted by other countries as prescribed by the ICAO guidelines. In September too, Pak had denied Modi access to its air space for his visit to the US. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2piXKuu via IFTTT
Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools
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Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations
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Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets
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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist
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John Conyers: Longest-serving black congressman dies aged 90
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Argentina election: Voters await results of presidential race
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Essex lorry deaths: Agony builds for Vietnamese families
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Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM
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Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana chief minister for the second term on Sunday and will lead the BJP-JJP coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy chief minister. The BJP had on Friday sealed a deal with the JJP to form the next government in Haryana after the saffron party fell short of the majority mark by six seats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2pVCVVQ via IFTTT
'Mature role by parties post 2010 Ayodhya verdict'
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Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, PM Modi in his radio program 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday recalled how political parties and the civil society played a mature role in uniting people when efforts were made to create fissures ahead of the 2010 Allahabad high court ruling on the disputed land in Ayodhya. "Thanks to the people..it became a day that furthered unity," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/348vUzE via IFTTT
ISIS head Baghdadi believed dead in US strike: US official
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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media
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Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing
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US targets IS chief; Trump teases announcement
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The president gave an indication that something was afoot earlier on Saturday night when he tweeted without explanation, "Something very big has just happened!" There was speculation that Trump might have news about Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the elusive militant who has been the subject of an international manhunt for years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BKGMrt via IFTTT
Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies
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Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests
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Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'
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Khattar-led BJP-JJP govt set to be sworn today
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Manohar Lal Khattar is all set to be sworn in as Haryana chief minister on Diwali for the second time in a row. Dushyant Chautala, who was also elected Jannayak Janata Party’s (JJP’s) leader in the assembly the same day, will take oath as his deputy, Khattar told reporters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31Pkz6f via IFTTT
Microsoft wins Pentagon's $10 bn contract
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Microsoft Corp has won Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract, the defense department said on Friday, beating out favorite Amazon.com Inc. The contracting process had long been mired in conflict of interest allegations, even drawing the attention of President Donald Trump, who has publicly taken swipes at Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32N0miB via IFTTT
Sena seeks written assurance over power sharing
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"In our meeting, it was decided that like Amit Shah had promised 50-50 formula before Lok Sabha polls. So, both allies should get a chance to run the government for 2.5-2.5 years and Shiv Sena should also have Chief Minister. Uddhav ji should get this assurance in writing from BJP," Sarnaik, Shiv Sena MLA from Thane told reporters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MPpksj via IFTTT
Hry guv invites BJP-led coalition to form govt; swearing-in on Sunday
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"The Haryana governor has invited us to form the government on Sunday," Manohar Lal Khattar said. He said that the oath-taking ceremony will take place at 2.15pm on Sunday. Khattar said Dushyant Chautala would take oath as the deputy chief minister. A total of 57 MLAs staked claim before the governor for forming the government in Haryana, he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/344HNqm via IFTTT
Japan floods: Death toll reaches 10 after heavy rain and landlsides
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Maria Butina: Russian agent deported from US to Moscow
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BJP stakes claim to form government in Haryana
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BJP leaders, including Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Manohar Lal Khattar and state party chief Subhash Barala, met Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya for staking claim to form the government. Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leader Chautala also met the governor and gave his party's letter of support to him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31R8JbI via IFTTT
Sena MLAs root for Aaditya as next Maha CM
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The newly-elected MLAs of Shiv Sena on Saturday demanded that Aaditya Thackeray be made the chief minister in the next government. "We want to see Aaditya Thackeray as the next chief minister. But Uddhavji will take the final decision," said Pratap Sarnaik, MLA from neighbouring Thane city. Aaditya, 29, became the first Thackeray since the party was founded in 1960s to enter the poll fray and win. from Times of India https://ift.tt/367BC6K via IFTTT
BJP will not take Kanda's support in Haryana: Ravi Shankar Prasad
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The BJP will not take the support of Haryana Lokhit Party legislator Gopal Kanda, a controversial politician who faces two abetment-to-suicide cases, for forming the government in Haryana, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Saturday. "I want to clarify one thing that the BJP is not going to take the support of Kanda," he told reporters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PrHcuK via IFTTT
Hry: Khattar elected as BJP's legislative party leader
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Manohar Lal Khattar was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Haryana here on Saturday. Khattar will go to meet Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya and stake claim to form the government in the state. The swearing-in ceremony of the Khattar-led BJP government will take place on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Q1hPg via IFTTT
Not taking support from Kanda: BJP minister
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"No question of including Gopal Kanda in the government, neither are we taking his support," Vij said here before the BJP Legislative Party meeting. The BJP had on Friday sealed an alliance in Haryana with Dushyant Chautala's newly formed political outfit Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), which won 10 seats in the 90-member Haryana Assembly. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32OzPl1 via IFTTT
Chile protests: One million join peaceful march for reform
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‘Silent’ at hustings, Rahul mum after results too
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As Congress defied the predictions of doom to perform well in Haryana and hold its tally in Maharashtra, the general commentary revolved around the opposition party’s better-than-expected show after the Lok Sabha decimation. There was former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for reviving the party in Haryana. The AICC too patted itself in the back with a press conference. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qM3iht via IFTTT
California wildfires: Millions warned of possible power cut
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Viewpoint: What the ancient Greeks can teach us about Greta Thunberg trolls
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How a social network could save democracy from deadlock
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Islamic State group: Will chaos in Syria allow IS to re-emerge?
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Essex lorry deaths: The Vietnamese risking it all to get to the UK
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US hunter killed by deer he thought he had just shot dead
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Bread & butter over nationalism: Art 370 appeal fails to click with voters
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The abrogation of Article 370 in August, was the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah’s belligerent election campaign in Haryana and Maharashtra. But politicians and social scientists say that it hasn’t worked, at least to the extent that BJP wanted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31NPHmp via IFTTT
Virat Kohli, ABD taught me fearless cricket: Dube
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Due to his impressive performances for India A against West Indies A and then South Africa A, the 26-year-old Shivam Dube was rewarded with a maiden international call-up for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qBTYfV via IFTTT
Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'
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'News that would make every Indian proud': PM
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PM Modi on Friday said the news about the first-ever Block Development Council elections held in Jammu and Kashmir will make every Indian proud. PM Modi said that he was "delighted" that the polls were conducted peacefully. Over 200 Independents were elected to the post of chairperson with the BJP winning in 81 of the 310 blocks in the BDC elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32XLqhC via IFTTT
Govt formation: Khattar, Hooda in Delhi for talks
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Both the BJP and the Congress are making hectic efforts to woo the Independents -- some are already in the national capital -- and the smaller parties in a bid to shore up their numbers, sources in the parties said. In an important development, Haryana Lokhit Party leader Gopal Kanda, who has won the Sirsa seat, Friday claimed he and other Independents have "decided to extend unconditional support to the BJP". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MN8kTr via IFTTT
Maharashtra results: Old warhorse Sharad Pawar breathes life into NCP
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Sharad Pawar has fought serious odds and breathed fresh oxygen not only into his party, the Nationalist Congress Party, but into almost all regional parties in the country. The dominant Maratha community in western Maharashtra found greater appeal in the ageing Pawar’s energetic rallies than in BJP’s reservation pie. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2JlLUXb via IFTTT
Sena's dig at BJP: 'Results a rap on knuckles'
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A day after the poll results in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena on Friday took a dig at BJP, saying there was no "maha janadesh" and the outcome was in fact a rap on the knuckles for those high on "arrogance of power". In its mouthpiece "Saamana", Sena said the mandate has rejected the notion that elections can be swept by engineering defections & splitting opposition parties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BHGtOk via IFTTT
Isshu Sugawara: Minister quits after gifting melons and crabs to constituents
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Indians no longer need visas to visit Brazil
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday the South American nation will drop its requirement that visiting Chinese and Indian tourists or businesspeople obtain visas. Bolsonaro has made it a policy to reduce visa requirements from a number of developed countries. But the announcement is the first he has made expanding that policy to the developing world. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2pbI4Jp via IFTTT
We're moving on from MS Dhoni: MSK Prasad
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National selection committee led by MSK Prasad has communicated to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, in the presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, that they were now looking beyond Dhoni while building the team for the next T20 and 50-over World Cups. Prasad said Pant will be backed over Dhoni even though the 22-year-old has suffered a slump in form recently. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WjFZr6 via IFTTT
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Kartarpur corridor: India and Pakistan sign deal on Sikh temple project
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'How many days you want restrictions in J&K?'
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The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Jammu and Kashmir administration that they may impose restrictions in the name of national interest, but it has to be reviewed from time to time. The SC was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the restrictions in the state following abrogation of Article 370. The SC would hear the arguments on these pleas on November 5. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35X56UR via IFTTT
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BSNL, MTNL aging staff to get Rs 30k cr VRS deal
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A generous VRS package — amounting to nearly Rs 30,000 crore — awaits the aging employees of BSNL and MTNL, two of India’s biggest loss-making PSUs, as the government announced steps to revive them and reduce their massive manpower, which had been a big drain on resources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2W9n4yS via IFTTT
Ease of doing business: India climbs 14 places
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India jumped 14 places to the 63rd position on the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking released on Thursday, riding high on the government's flagship 'Make in India' scheme and other reforms attracting foreign investment. India also figured among the top 10 performers on the list for the third time in a row. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PgPzJx via IFTTT
BJP-Shiv Sena equation hinges on seat score
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The BJP, which won 122 seats in 2014, aspires to reach the majority mark of 145 on its own or get as close to it as possible, reducing dependence on the Shiv Sena, its ‘frenemy’ of five years. The Shiv Sena, on the other hand, would want to win over 100 seats to at least achieve parity in the tie-up. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MFJtks via IFTTT
Live: Counting of votes in Haryana and Maharashtra to begin at 8am
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Signs of better ties: India's oil, gas buy from US may rise 42% to $10bn
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India's energy trade with the US is expected rise by more than 42% to $10 billion this financial year as the world’s 3rd-largest oil consumer expands non-Opec energy sources to de-risk oil supplies from instability of West Asian geopolitics. US had signed a strategic energy partnership agreement with India in 2016 envisaging supporting each other’s energy sectors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2P7clnk via IFTTT
Sourav Ganguly takes over as 39th BCCI president
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday took over as the BCCI's 39th president, becoming the biggest name to head the world's richest cricket board. Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket for the next nine months at the BCCI's General Body meeting here, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N4Ns97 via IFTTT
Never felt better: Virat on turning vegetarian
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Virat Kohli has been India's batting mainstay ever since he announced himself on the international stage. When he made his international debut in 2008, Kohli was a chubby-faced youngster. However, those days are far behind him as his remarkable fitness transformation is there for everyone to see. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MD7d8C via IFTTT
Land case: Justice Mishra won't recuse himself
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that Justice Arun Mishra will not recuse himself from hearing a Constitution bench matter challenging provisions of the Land Acquisition Act. Various farmers association and individuals have raised objection to Justice Mishra hearing the matter on the grounds that he has already expressed his mind in the judgment pronounced by the apex court in February last year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33YLUV7 via IFTTT
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Under Ganguly, BCCI 2.0 will look to retain ‘control’ of what it has lost
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How Hafiz Saeed is running JuD show from prison
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Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed recently played the role of an arbitrator in a high-profile case between the police and the family of a suspected ATM thief, Salahuddin Ayubi, who died in police custody at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail. Saeed last week met the deceased man's family and convinced them to pardon the policemen involved in Ayubi's murder for the sake of Allah. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N2HXb3 via IFTTT
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Haryana: BJP, Cong in tight fight, says exit poll
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India Today-Axis My India exit poll has projected a cliff-hanger and a hung House in Haryana. The exit poll showed the ruling BJP just ahead of Congress in a see-saw battle for the 90-member House. Most exit polls had projected a comfortable victory for BJP in Haryana. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32ESy2y via IFTTT
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Russia Africa summit: What's behind Moscow's push into the continent?
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Sourav Ganguly: Can former India captain score big as cricket chief?
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Exit polls: Why Cong may be forced to dilute stand on Kashmir
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Seat projections in exit polls released on Monday were unanimous on BJP retaining office in Maharashtra and Haryana. If the projections hold true on Thursday when the results will be out, BJP will have two state satraps to fete, with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Haryana’s Khattar justifying the faith reposed in them by the party brass. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35QUC9A via IFTTT
Dhoni spotted in India's dressing room in Ranchi
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Ranchi’s favourite son MS Dhoni may no longer play Test cricket, but he made his presence felt at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. The former India captain was in the Indian dressing room on the fourth day of the India-South Africa Test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2P7Ntfd via IFTTT
WATCH: 'To hell with the pitch', says Ravi Shastri
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India wrapped a 3-0 whitewash of South Africa by winning the third and final Test by an innings and 202 runs on the morning of day four at Ranchi. "Our philosophy has been bhaad mein gaya pitch (to hell with the pitch). We need to take 20 wickets and it doesn't matter if it's Mumbai, Auckland, Melbourne, anywhere," coach Ravi Shastri said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Jd4BMR via IFTTT
'Chris Brown lifted my artwork and didn't even credit me'
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3rd Test: India crush South Africa, complete 3-0 whitewash
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Team India produced a dominant show to crush South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in the third and final Test at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Tuesday. With this win, Virat Kohli's men have clinched the three-match series 3-0 against a hapless South Africa and consolidated their position on the top of the ICC World Test Championship table. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2pJkXWI via IFTTT
Bolivia election: Clashes as Morales appears set for victory
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5-6% GDP growth is not terrible: Jamie Dimon
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JP Morgan chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said GDP growth numbers in China and India were “not terrible”. He said trade tensions had impacted businesses and sentiments, taking a toll on global growth. He suggested that JP Morgan, may “buy a bank one day” in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BxZp1M via IFTTT
Turkey Syria offensive: Some US troops to stay, says Trump
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Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony
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'Will dismantle terror camps inside PoK if Pak doesn't mend ways'
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J&K governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday said India will dismantle terrorist infrastructures inside Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK) if the terrorism emanating from the neighbouring country's soil is not dealt with. The governor made the remarks while answering a question on Indian Army's action against terrorist camps inside PoK on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32yHcwP via IFTTT
India slams Pak for stopping postal mail service
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India on Monday slammed Pakistan for unilaterally stopping postal mail service between the two nations, saying the move was in contravention of international norms. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Pakistan resorted to the move without giving any prior notice to India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2J7SYqs via IFTTT
Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account Pierre Delecto revealed
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6 issues that may shape the vote in Maharashtra assembly elections
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Black hole scientist Dr Katie Bouman on trolling and teamwork
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Haryana polls: High stakes Khattar, Hooda, Abhay & Dushyant Chautala
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Around 1.83 crore electors in Haryana would exercise their franchise on Monday to elect 90 members of 14th state assembly. Four main parties — the ruling BJP, Congress, Indian National Lok Dal and its splinter group Jannayak Janata Party— are in the fray along with Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party, Swaraj India and rebel BJP MP Rajkumar Saini’s Loktantra Suraksha Party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MWW41F via IFTTT
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'Infosys is dressing up books to boost numbers'
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An anonymous group of Infoscions calling themselves 'ethical employees' has alleged that the firm has been dressing up its books to show better profit numbers. In a letter to Infosys board and US Securities Exchange Commission, they targetted CEO Salil Parekh with forcing the finance team to take a number of steps that go against standard accounting practices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MX1b1M via IFTTT
India and Pakistan blame each other over Kashmir shelling
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X-factors in Maha polls: Fear of low turnout, 40 BJP-Sena rebels in fray
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The ruling BJP-Shiv Sena appears to have an edge over a badly mauled opposition, but rebellion could affect the saffron alliance’s chances in nearly 40 constituencies in the state assembly elections, said political analysts. In all, 8.97 crore voters will choose from 3,237 candidates in 288 constituencies across the state on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qoqYYW via IFTTT
Assembly polls live: Voting under way in Maharashtra, Haryana
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Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live updates on Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Elections, Constituency wise poll percentage and more. A total of 1,169 candidates in fray in Haryana while in Maharashtra 3,237 candidates are contesting. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32yE5VQ via IFTTT
Bolivia elections: Evo Morales to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote
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'Ending alliance with Sena would've hurt credibility'
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Forty-nine-year-old Devendra Gangadhar Fadnavis has achieved the distinction of being only the second Maharashtra CM to complete a full term in office after V P Naik. In five years, he has neutralized his opponents within the BJP, taken on alliance partner Shiv Sena and worried the Congress-NCP by getting their key leaders to join BJP ahead of the assembly elections. Fadnavis is confident he is set to break all previous records and says the saffron combine will cross the mark of 220 seats. Fadnavis spoke on many subjects. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31taStR via IFTTT
Rohit delights with maiden Test double ton
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Big scores are synonymous with Rohit Sharma, and Sunday was no different when he delighted the crowd in Ranchi with his maiden double century (212) in Test cricket, joining an elite list of batsmen to achieve the feat in both Tests and ODIs. With a total 19 sixes in the series, Rohit now also holds the record of most sixes in a Test series. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2nZXtvK via IFTTT
Indian Army attacks terror camps in PoK, inflicts heavy damage
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The Pakistan Army, in the unprovoked ceasefire violation, had targeted civilian areas killing one civilian and injuring three others in the area. The ceasefire violation from Pakistan Army was started to push infiltrators into the Indian side, according to the sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2pEPDIh via IFTTT
'First few months will be spent in damage control'
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Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who will take up the role of the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India, from October 23, spoke about his new post, the state of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni's retirement rumours, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35T2K9M via IFTTT
Qantas completes test of longest non-stop passenger flight
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Didn't know Iqbal Memon was Mirchi: Praful Patel
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NCP leader Praful Patel told ED officials during his questioning on Friday that he was unaware that Iqbal Memon and Iqbal 'Mirchi' were the same person and claimed that negotiations with the drug lord were held by a relative who died some years ago. Patel was questioned for 12 hours as part of a money laundering probe against the Dawood Ibrahim aide's family. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2o17KYJ via IFTTT
Two soldiers killed in Pak ceasefire violation
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Two soldiers and a civilian were killed as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire in Tanghar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Sunday, police said. Three civilians were also injured in the firing by Pakistani troops, they said. Two houses were damaged in the incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MZi0Jd via IFTTT
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Nat'l school curriculum overhaul to begin in Nov
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The review of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), a comprehensive exercise that will look at content and methods of teaching in schools, will commence from the second week of November with the setting up of focus groups to examine and put forward proposals for school education in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35OQ7MN via IFTTT
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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei: School dropout, mother of twins and world record-holder
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Horses, handshakes and bad edits: The dos and don’ts of political photo-ops
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Nigeria's Buhari saga: The fake wedding, the president and the family feud
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Sexual harassment, terror charges: How Pak army silences critics
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I-T raid on Kalki Baba yields Rs 62 cr in cash
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The income tax department has seized Rs 43.9 crore in Indian currency and $2.5 million during searches conducted in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh and 40 other locations, including in Chennai and Bengaluru, owned by self-styled godman Kalki Bhagawan and his son Krishna over the last three days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2nXqdoU via IFTTT
UP neta murder: No terror group link, says UP DGP
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UP Police DGP OP Singh told media persons in Lucknow that three persons identified as Maulana Sheikh, Faizan, and Rashid Pathan have been detained in Surat and are being interrogated. Kamlesh Tiwari was shot dead at Naka area of Lucknow on Friday. He was the former leader of Hindu Mahasabha and had founded the Hindu Samaj Party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MSV6Dw via IFTTT
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Would have given (UBI) numbers to BJP: Abhijit
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In a freewheeling interview with TOI, Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo share their thoughts and anecdotes on a wide array of subjects from how the bhindi became the centre of a principled battle for Abhijit in jail to their new book 'Good Economics for Hard Times', and why providing Universal Basic Income makes sense. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31zcmTK via IFTTT
I fulfil what I decide: PM to Pak on water threat
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A day after Islamabad said that any attempt by New Delhi to divert water of rivers flowing into Pakistan will be considered as an 'act of aggression', PM Modi sent across a strong message on Friday saying, "Once I decide to do something, I always accomplish it." Modi had said, earlier this week, he would stop water of rivers flowing into Pakistan and divert it to Haryana. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2J2U2Ma via IFTTT
Swiss election: Why melting Alps could create a green wave
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Bolivia election: An uncertain future for Evo Morales
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Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching
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Ganguly's reply to question on Shastri goes viral
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Sourav Ganguly is set to become the new BCCI president, and while the development has been welcomed with enthusiasm, it remains to be seen if Ganguly and India coach Ravi Shastri go on to mends fences, after relations between the two soured in 2016. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2oFIKXn via IFTTT
Trump on Turkish-Kurdish conflict: 'Sometimes you have to let them fight'
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Virat Kohli leads by example in all aspects: Lara
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Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara lauded Virat Kohli saying, "He leads by example in all aspects of the game. I think Indian cricket is heading in the right direction. Dhoni laid the foundation for the team and Kohli has taken it ahead." He said that cricket is a lot more competitive now with multiple good teams like Australia, England, South Africa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VPzUSO via IFTTT
CJI recommends Justice Bobde as his successor
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Official Sources told PTI that Justice Gogoi wrote a letter to the ministry of law and justice recommending Justice Bobde to be the next chief justice. Justice Gogoi, who was sworn in as the 46th Chief Justice of India on October 3, 2018, will demit the office on November 17. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33CShNF via IFTTT
Losing lustre? Fewer Indians are applying for US business schools
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Reflecting a global trend, just 45% of Indian students who took GMAT sent their scores to US business schools this year, down from 57% for courses that started in 2015, shows data released by the Graduate Management Admission Council. Half of the international students with GMAT scores who did not apply to the US said the bleak chance of obtaining a job there impacted their decision. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33I7k8N via IFTTT
Abominable: A DreamWorks movie, a map, and a huge regional row
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Why Pakistan may avoid FATF's blacklisting
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Pakistan is relying for support on friendly countries like China, Turkey and Malaysia to avert blacklisting over terrorism financing by the global watchdog FATF on Friday. Three votes are mandatory for any country to escape the blacklisting. China is presiding over the ongoing FATF plenary in France. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VRuh6y via IFTTT
China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations
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Australian racehorse slaughter allegations prompt investigation
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It's Ranchi, so where is Mahendra Singh Dhoni?
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Where is Mahendra Singh Dhoni? Will he come to watch the Ranchi Test? These are the questions every fan gathered to watch Team India’s practice sessions here was asking on Thursday. Media persons were equally keen about the whereabouts of the iconic cricketer, who is enjoying a sabbatical from cricket. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qohInQ via IFTTT
China GDP growth sinks to 6%, lowest in 27 years
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GDP figures showed that the Chinese economy expanded 6.0% in July-September, compared with 6.2% in the second quarter. It marks the worst quarterly figure since 1992. Chinese trade has suffered from US tariff hikes in a fight over Beijing's trade surplus and technology plans. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31sIjwK via IFTTT
Need to rewrite history from India's view: Shah
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Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday stressed the need to rewrite history from India's perspective, saying had it not been for Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the British portrayal of the 1857 uprising as just a mutiny by Indian sepoys in the East India Company's army would have still ruled the roost. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OS0byB via IFTTT
Fewer Indians applying, say 48% of US biz schools
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Reflecting a global trend, just 45% of Indian students who took GMAT sent their scores to US business schools this year, down from 57% for courses that started in 2015, shows data released by the Graduate Management Admission Council. Half of the international students with GMAT scores who did not apply to the US said the bleak chance of obtaining a job there impacted their decision. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2J2BxaO via IFTTT
Ben Enwonwu: The Nigerian painter behind 'Africa's Mona Lisa'
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A wedding with no priest, vows on Constitution
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It was a wedding with many firsts — one that kept guests guessing. For starters, the baraat was the bride’s. And she rode on a chariot to the groom’s house. There was no priest or mahurat either, and vows solemnly sworn on the Constitution. Instead of accepting presents, the couple gave out gifts from Times of India https://ift.tt/2oNDe4V via IFTTT
Turkish president Erdogan 'threw Trump's Syria letter in bin'
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Will mediation finally resolve the Ayodhya land dispute?
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According to the terms of the settlement, Sunni Wakf Board will give up its claim on the disputed 2.77 acre land in lieu of which the government will do restoration work at 52 mosques in Ayodhya; the Wakf Board will construct another mosque at an alternative site. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32zjjVO via IFTTT
Leonardo da Vinci feud: The 'earlier' Mona Lisa mystery
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No better place to invest than in India: FM at IMF
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Investors can find no better place in the world than India that has a democracy-loving and capitalist respecting environment, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. She also assured international investors at an interaction at the IMF's headquarters that the govt was continuously working to bring reforms and said that India is a transparent and open society. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32qVQ9q via IFTTT
North Korea v South Korea: Match was 'like war', says South
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Work experience for foreign students in US to be under more scrutiny
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I am in regular touch with Sourav: Mamata
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Chief minister Mamata Banerjee described former Indian captain and BCCI president-designate Sourav Ganguly as Bengal’s “own boy” after Ganguly’s meeting with Amit Shah set off a buzz over his joining politics. The former cricketer met the Union home minister hours before he filed nomination for the plum post. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N0hM4X via IFTTT
Plastic pollution: how plastic bags were supposed to help the planet
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Holocaust trial: Former Stutthof guard to go on trial in Germany
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Hong Kong: Hecklers dragged out in new parliament chaos
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India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind
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Former Anglican dean jailed for raping boy in Australia
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Meet Virat Kohli's gentle giants
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The victory in Pune was India's eleventh consecutive home series win and Kohli's 30th Test victory as captain. But it is interesting to note that this high percentage of success has been achieved by a team that has its fair share of old-fashioned gentlemen cricketers like Ravichandra Ashwin, Mayank Agarwal, Wriddhiman Saha, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane and more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VMtq7r via IFTTT
Chinese diplomats in US must notify state department before meetings and visits
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Catalan protests: Region's president urges immediate halt to violence
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'Enough is enough': Ayodhya hearing to end today at 5pm, CJI says
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Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday asked the parties in the Ayodhya land dispute case to conclude hearings by 5pm today. "Enough is enough. Hearing in this matter is going to be completed today," said the CJI, who is heading a five-judge bench from Times of India https://ift.tt/33z88wE via IFTTT
INX case: ED arrests Chidambaram after questioning
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The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case after questioning him in Tihar Jail. A three-member ED team grilled the former Union finance minister for around two hours in the jail, where he has been lodged since his arrest by the CBI on August 21. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32jokC5 via IFTTT
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'India can't sacrifice economic strength to comply with US sanction'
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"In specific issues which are critical for India's strategic interests, we have explained to the United States that India is a strategic partner for the United States of America and you want a strategic partner to be strong and not weakened," finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Bc9NMq via IFTTT
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INX case: ED team at Tihar to grill Chidambaram
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A team of ED officials reached the Tihar Jail on Wednesday here to question former Union finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case, officials said. The ED has filed a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe alleged irregularities in the grant of FIPB approval to the INX Media group. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33ys4j3 via IFTTT
'Some on social media trying to malign judiciary'
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While referring to the Justice Patnaik committee which was set up to examine allegations on fixing of benches in SC, Justice Arun Mishra said, "Can the CJI be compelled to reconstitute the bench? Is it not about maligning the institution? Some people in media are ganging up. I am not saying who is responsible. That issue is also before Justice AK Patnaik." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2qcqa9u via IFTTT
Chaos as Hong Kong's Carrie Lam tries to give 'state of the union'
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Would like Virat to win big tournaments: Ganguly
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BCCI president-elect and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said he would like to see the Indian team management focus on winning more ICC tournaments and that is an area he would like skipper Virat Kohli to address. India last won an ICC tournament in 2013 when the MS Dhoni led side beat England in the final of the 50-over Champions Trophy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2OPQVe5 via IFTTT
Hong Kong protests: US lawmakers pass Human Rights and Democracy Act
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Develop hi-tech weapons: Rajnath, Doval to DRDO
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh asked scientists to develop an "indigenous innovation system", with less dependence on imported military systems, to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies. NSA Ajit Doval also called for "need-based" development of military technologies that targeted specific requirements of the armed forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MlMK8x via IFTTT
Indian skyscrapers to be brought down in controlled implosions
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Ayodhya: Need to correct wrong, Hindu party says
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A 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, was told by former Attorney General and senior advocate K Parasaran, appearing for a Hindu party, that there were several mosques in Ayodhya where Muslims can pray but Hindus cannot change the birth place of Lord Ram. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ONO9pL via IFTTT
Meet the men who are likely to rule Indian cricket
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The reins of the most powerful and richest cricket board in the world, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will now be in the hands of a new team, headed by former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who will be taking charge on October 23. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2oIfhvN via IFTTT