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2020 year of Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan: Isro chief
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Isro chairman K Sivan on Wednesday said that 2020 will be a year of Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan — India's planned human spaceflight mission. "Chandrayaan-3 will have a lander, rover and a propulsion module. The govt has approved the project and we have formed the project team. Work is going on smoothly," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sFX2cr via IFTTT
PM congratulates Gen Rawat on appointment as CDS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, saying that the post of CDS is a momentous and comprehensive reform that will help our country face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare. The PM's tweets came as General Bipin Rawat took over as the country's first CDS. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35ew5tJ via IFTTT
Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott
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We keep ourselves away from politics, says CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
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India needs to pay more attention to China border, says new Army chief Naravane
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"We have been giving attention to our western front in the past. The northern front now also requires an equal amount of attention. The Army is capable of tackling any dangers to the country," General Naravane told reporters after receiving the first Guard of Honour as the Army chief. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2u6BB4x via IFTTT
My journey has been different: Mayank Agarwal
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A veteran on the domestic scene, Test opener Mayank Agarwal talks about his hard-earned first year as an international cricketer and how he will continue his international run in New Zealand where, he says, the focus and the goal will remain the same, to contribute to the team's success. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MINIuY via IFTTT
Big rush for UGC-NET in Kashmir
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Despite an internet clampdown, Jammu and Kashmir registered 83.5% attendance of candidates registered in the UGC-NET December 2019 exam, second only to 84% in Kerala, and also recorded a 10% qualification rate as against the national average of 8.2%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QEVcQU via IFTTT
North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing
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Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast
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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja
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After Ayodhya, Rafale verdicts in '19, SC to decide on CAA & J&K this year
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At a time when dissent gets traction among intellectuals and social media, the Supreme Court in 2019 achieved the unexpected by rendering a unanimous verdict on the 70-year-old Ayodhya land dispute and putting stamp of approval on the deal to purchase 36 fully-loaded Rafale jets from France. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36gadz9 via IFTTT
Kataib Hezbollah: Iraqis protest outside US Baghdad embassy
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Bushfires in Australia forces thousands to flee to beach
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2019: The year Indian tycoons faced bankruptcies, jail and even death
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Sanjay Raut skips swearing-in; upset at brother's omission?
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Kerala CM tables anti-CAA resolution in assembly
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Though the one-day special session was convened to ratify the extension of the reservation for SC and ST in the Assembly and the Parliament for another decade, the resolution against CAA was also taken up in view of the the widespread concerns among public in this regard, official sources said. While presenting the resolution, Vijayan said the CAA was against the "secular" outlook and fabric of the country and would lead to religion- based discrimination in granting citizenship. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SG192U via IFTTT
Hope Army will rise to greater heights: Rawat
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After a farewell guard of honour, General Rawat also hoped that the Army will rise to greater heights under the new chief Lt General M M Naravane. When asked wether the Army is better prepared now to face the security challenges facing the country he said: "Yes, we are better prepared." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZBIG97 via IFTTT
Australia bushfire emergency: 'We were all terrified for our lives'
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Aaditya's induction takes Shiv Sainiks, NCP and Cong by surprise
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Debutant MLA Aaditya Thackeray (29) was on Monday inducted as cabinet minister in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by his father Uddhav Thackeray, making the Thackerays the first father-son duo to be part of the cabinet together in Maharashtra. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35cEWMa via IFTTT
How pacers powered rise of Team India in 2019
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Since January 2018 - when Bumrah made his debut - India's pacers have taken 274 wickets in 22 Tests at 20.74, the best among all teams. They also have the most five-wicket hauls (14). In wins, Bumrah has the best strike rate (30.4), best average (13.19) and best economy rate (2.59) among all bowlers since his debut. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SEHP5T via IFTTT
UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution
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Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state
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China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
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'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
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Maha cabinet: Ajit Pawar takes oath as deputy CM
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NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as a minister in Maharashtra government on Monday during the expansion of the cabinet. He will be the deputy chief minister. The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray was formed on November 28. The state Cabinet currently has six ministers, besides the chief minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZCNlax via IFTTT
China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years
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Live updates: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra deputy CM
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No breach in Priyanka Gandhi's security: CRPF
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The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation. Therefore, an advanced security liaison (ASL) could not be conducted, it said in a statement. "During travelling the protectee used non-bullet resistant civil vehicle without a personal security officer," the statement said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/359BQZB via IFTTT
CAA is about giving, not taking away anyone's citizenship: PM Modi
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PM Narendra Modi said that the CAA is meant to give refuge to the persecuted refugees and launched a social media campaign in support of it. Earlier, BJP had also launched a campaign to "bust myths" surrounding CAA. "#IndiaSupportsCAA because CAA is about giving citizenship to persecuted refugees & not about taking anyone’s citizenship away," the PM tweeted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37hDrOr via IFTTT
Live: PM Modi launches social media campaign in support of CAA
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Envoy brought back amid talk of 'irregularities’
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India’s ambassador to Austria, Renu Pall, has been transferred back to Delhi amid allegations of financial irregularities against her. A 1988 batch IFS officer, Pall had not yet completed her tenure as ambassador in Vienna. Official sources here ruled out suggestions that she had been recalled abruptly, describing it as a case of transfer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qu3HOT via IFTTT
Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy
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Gay in Nigeria: 'Everybody sees me as an abomination'
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Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency
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Medieval combat: A Chinese knight fights for his dream
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Hemant Soren takes oath as J'khand CM; Rahul, Mamata attend event
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha working president Hemant Hemant Soren was sworn-in as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand on Sunday. Governor Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Soren. In a show of opposition strength, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and chief ministers Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel and Mamata Banerjee attended the event. Former CM Raghubar Das also graced the occasion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37ifAht via IFTTT
J'kand live: Hemant Soren arrives for swearing-in
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren will take oath as the 11th CM of Jharkhand today at Morabadi Ground at 2 pm. Governor Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to Soren while opposition leaders from across the political spectrum will grace the occasion. The event has been termed as "Sankalp diwas" of an era of new Jharkhand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SyIfdZ via IFTTT
Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami dies
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Vishwesha Teertha Swami of the Pejawar Mutt passed away in Udupi on Sunday. He was 88. He was admitted to the Kasturba Hospital in Manipal for the treatment of pneumonia on December 20 and was shifted to the Pejawar Mutt in Udupi early on Sunday on ventilator after his health condition worsened on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2skPsnz via IFTTT
'World's oldest rhino' Fausta dies in Tanzania aged 57
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Goa grapples with sharp dip in tourists
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There’s a pall of gloom along Goa’s world-famous beach belt. Usually chock-a-block with tourists, vehicles, and its commercial stretches throbbing with life, a sharp decrease in tourism this year has seen stakeholders subdued. A “flop season” is how shack operators have already labelled it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QqAUdS via IFTTT
NRC India's internal affair: Border Guards B'desh
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The process of creation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is completely an "internal affair" of the Indian government and the cooperation between the border guarding forces of the two countries is very good, the chief of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) said on Sunday. The BGB will continue to work to prevent illegal crossings into India, its director general Major General Shafeenul Islam said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q5bCmt via IFTTT
Hemant Soren set to take oath as Jharkhand CM
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) working president Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand on Sunday. Governor Draupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Soren at around 2pm in Ranchi, amid a galaxy of politicians and dignitaries, some of whom would be sharing the dais. This will be his second stint as Jharkhand chief minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37ggJ9i via IFTTT
Youth hate instability: PM on Mann Ki Baat
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Addressing his last 'Mann ki Baat' of 2019, the Prime Minister said the youth hate anarchy and disorder and dislike casteism and nepotism. "Our youth believe in the system and have an opinion, and question when system does not respond properly. I consider this to be a good thing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2F4721A via IFTTT
Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower
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Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi
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Talking points in sports in the year 2019
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Indian grapplers, boxers and shooters led from the front in the year 2019, achieving several firsts during the year. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu also had her date with history at the World Championships in Basel. TOI takes a look at the talking points of 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2F3aKsk via IFTTT
Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Zareen
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MC Mary Kom sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-1 verdict against flyweight (51kg) Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial for the race to Tokyo. Refusing to shake hands with Nikhat after the bout, she said, "Why should I? If she wants others to respect her, she should first respect others..." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q5x3nB via IFTTT
How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
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China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social
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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
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Irfan Habib tried to disrupt speech: Kerala guv
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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday said historian Irfan Habib had tried to disrupt his inaugural address at the Indian History Congress and this "intolerance" towards a different opinion was "undemocratic". Habib also questioned Khan's right to quote Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad and shouted saying he should quote Godse, the Governor said in a tweet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/366CoAy via IFTTT
Cold wave grip north India, no relief till New Year
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The frigid air barrelling through parts of north India plummeted temperatures to the season's lowest in several places Saturday, including Delhi where the mercury hit a low of 2.4 degrees Celsius, as dense fog reduced visibility and delayed air, rail and road traffic. The cold wave was not expected to relent until the New Year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MDwVtg via IFTTT
'Ghost boat' containing human remains washes up on Japanese island
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Priyanka: Strangulated, manhandled by UP cops on way to activist's house
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday dodged the Lucknow Police to meet the kin of SR Darapuri, former IPS and social activist, who has been arrested in connection with the violence that followed CAA-NRC protest in the state capital on December 19. Priyanka later said she was "manhandled and strangulated" by UP cops while she was on her way to visit Darapuri's family. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MwneNp via IFTTT
'I did not start this': Mary Kom fumes at Nikhat
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In the much hyped trial bout between MC Mary Kom and former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen for a spot in the next year's Olympic qualifiers, the 36-year-old and six-time world champion emerged on the top. Mary Kom convincingly won the bout 9-1 but remained combative after the match as well, refusing the customary handshake and also rebuffing an attempted hug from her younger rival. from Times of India https://ift.tt/366ypnx via IFTTT
BJP will take Assam down path of unrest: Rahul
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Assam might return to the path of violence due to policies of the BJP governments at the Centre and the state. "The Assam Accord was the foundation of peace in Assam. Today I am sad, I fear that the state might return to its old path of violence due to BJP,” Gandhi said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37kiX7Q via IFTTT
‘Kill me first,’ UP cleric tells stone-pelters, saves constable’s life
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Amid all the reports of anti-CAA violence in UP and other parts of the country, there was a brief moment of sanity and humanity. Last Friday, during protests across UP, a Muslim cleric Haji Qadir after performing his prayers at a local mosque in Firozabad district, braved the angry stone-pelters and saved an injured police constable’s life. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q4pbCX via IFTTT
Sudan after Bashir: 'The revolution is on the curriculum'
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Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection
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'NPR, NRC will be more disastrous than note ban'
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Attacking the government over the issue of the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said these exercises will be more disastrous than the note ban in November 2016. "These will have twice the impact of demonetisation on people," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QtOrkK via IFTTT
Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo
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At 2.4°C, Delhi records season's coldest morning
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The national capital on Saturday witnessed season's lowest temperature of 2.4 degree Celsius, reported news agency ANI quoting IMD. The temperature was recorded at 6.10 am. The city has been witnessing the longest December cold spell since 1997. A thick layer of fog has also engulfed the national capital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/369ZJla via IFTTT
The biggest sports controversies in 2019
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Be it Russia getting banned from participating at the Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, to US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe having a go at President Donald Trump, there were several occasions when things kept coming to a boil in the year 2019. Racist chants reared their heads from time to time, not sparing the best of international athletes, mostly footballers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EYmhcD via IFTTT
Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'
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French government to scan social media for tax cheats
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Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'
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India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
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Live: 'CAA won't take away anyone's citizenship'
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Thousands of people have taken to the streets in recent days to voice their concern over the amended citizenship act even as the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has tried to allay fears about the new law. Stay with TOI for latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2taalBy via IFTTT
Typhoon Phanfone: Residents start to clean up after deadly storm
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Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
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The greatest comeback sports stories in 2019
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One yardstick of gauging true champions is their response in adversity. When the going is good, even mere mortals can come to the fore. It's when the chips are down, though, that the men are separated from the boys. In 2019, there were quite a few instances when athletes across sporting disciplines made grand comebacks and gave a timely reminder of why they should never be written off. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MxUvaP via IFTTT
Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
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Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use
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Plane with 100 on board crashes in Kazakhstan
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A plane with 95 passengers and five crew members on board crashed near Almaty on Friday, the airport of Kazakhstan's biggest city said. The airport said there were survivors and emergency services were working at the site. The plane was headed for Nur-Sultan, the Central Asian nation's capital city. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ESywaz via IFTTT
Dec set to be Delhi’s 2nd coldest in over 100 yrs
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Met officials said the mean maximum temperature (MMT) — the average of each day’s maximum — so far this month is 19.5 degrees Celsius. The month is on course to end with an MMT of around 19 degrees C. If that happens, it would be the second lowest MMT recorded in December since 1901, after 17.3 degrees C recorded in 1997. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZreY6m via IFTTT
Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
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Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?
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Kidnapped Afghan People's Peace Movement marchers freed
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Playing aerial shots is not a crime: Rohit Sharma
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Playing flamboyant shots is not a "crime" if they translate into results, reckons batting maestro Rohit Sharma, who says youngsters should have the freedom to express themselves freely. "If the guy is giving you results by playing the big shots, there is nothing wrong in that," the 32-year-old said. Rohit had a memorable 2019 when he scored 10 hundreds across formats, including five in the World Cup. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3602BAG via IFTTT
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu in party leadership challenge
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Japan hangs Chinese man in rare execution of foreigner
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In a 1st, AI refuses tickets to govt agencies that owe it over Rs 10L
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Fund-starved Air India has decided to stop issuing tickets for official travel to personnel of government agencies that owe it over Rs 10 lakh. “The dues of various government agencies to Air India for ticket purchases add up to Rs 268 crore. AI is the first choice for official travel for the govt and its agencies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EPKcL4 via IFTTT
Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van
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Leading crowds to arson, violence is not leadership, Army chief says
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"Leaders are not those who lead people in an inappropriate direction. As we are witnessing in a large number of universities and colleges, students, the way they are leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns. This is not leadership," Army Chief said while addressing an event. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZmlpI7 via IFTTT
Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'
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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm
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Ganguly & Dravid to discuss injury management
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Sourav Ganguly has invited Rahul Dravid to the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday and the two former India cricketers are all set to discuss the issues surrounding NCA at length. Alongside the meeting with Dravid, appointment of the Board's new Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will also be in focus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39d3yYv via IFTTT
Trump impeachment: Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination comment
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'Pawar taught us how to form govt with less MLAs'
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday took a dig at Fadnavis over his statement that the BJP was the single largest party in the Maharashtra assembly. "Sharad Pawar has taught us how to raise farm productivity & also how to form a government with less number of MLAs in the legislative assembly," Thackeray, who is also Shiv Sena president, quipped. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sY8wrw via IFTTT
Pope Christmas message urges softening of 'self-centred hearts'
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Afghan People's Peace Movement marchers 'kidnapped by Taliban'
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Rights & duties go hand in hand: PM slams those who damaged property
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed those who damaged public property during protests in Uttar Pradesh against the amended citizenship law, saying they should understand that rights and duties go hand in hand. "Whatever was torched, was it not of their child's use? What has happened to those common people and policemen who got injured?" Modi asked. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ENVmQD via IFTTT
Japan MP arrested on suspicion of taking casino bribe
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CAA live: MP CM leads anti-CAA march in Bhopal
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Thousands of people have taken to the streets in recent days to voice their concern over the amended citizenship act even as the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has tried to allay fears about the new law. Stay with TOI for latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MpTbac via IFTTT
28 in UP's Rampur get notice for Anti-CAA stir
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The Rampur administration has issued notices to 28 people "identified for violence" during last week's anti-citizenship law protests here, asking them to explain their position or pay for damage caused to public and private property, officials said on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zkr0P9 via IFTTT
World's cheapest telecom market faces crisis
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India in 2019 emerged as the nation with the cheapest telecom tariff in the world. But below the surface, a price war since the 2016 launch of Jio had ringed the sector hallow. Then came SC's order in Oct to pay dues, following which Vodafone-Idea warned of shut down if no relief is given. Industry experts have now pinned their hopes on fixation of floor price. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rr6Xlz via IFTTT
Will fight China's gun power with truth: Dalai Lama
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In a message to the Chinese govt on Christmas, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said, "China today has the biggest population of Buddhists. But they believe that their religion is very scientific. However, we have the power of truth. Chinese communists have the power of guns. In the long run, the power of truth is much stronger than...guns." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PS9ej4 via IFTTT
PM Modi launches Atal Bhujal Scheme
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Atal Bhujal Scheme for better management of groundwater, stressing on the need to use technology which helps prevent wastage of water in various spheres, including agriculture. He also named Rohtang passageway as Atal Tunnel to mark the 95th birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39bZh7R via IFTTT
Ganguly steps in, no Ranji game for Bumrah
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Coming back after almost a three-month break, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had been asked to play an Elite Group 'A' game for Gujarat's Ranji Trophy match against Kerala. However, the bowler didn't want a hectic return and shared his concerns with Sourav Ganguly and BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The duo instructed him to concentrate on white ball cricket for now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rpdoFE via IFTTT
Executing a dictator: Open wounds of Romania's Christmas revolution
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Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us
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The Christians helping Bethlehem shepherd families give birth safely
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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers
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What is NPR: All you need to know
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The government wants to prepare the NPR by September 2020, expected to lay the foundation for rolling out a citizens' register across the country. Once the NPR is completed and published, it is expected to be the basis for preparing the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC), a pan-India version of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC). from Times of India https://ift.tt/35SyWtt via IFTTT
South Korea-Japan summit sees hope for better relations
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Cabinet approves over Rs 8500 crore for National Population Register
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The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved funds to the tune of over Rs 8,500 crore for updating the National Population Register, officials have said. The NPR exercise is to commence from April next year. The NPR is a list of "usual residents" of the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sVciSu via IFTTT
Mangaluru cops release videos of CAA protesters
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Hours after Mangaluru city police requested public on social media to share pictures and videos to help police in its investigation into the violence over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), the city police started receaving videos and pictures of the violence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SliyO3 via IFTTT
Australia: Several injured in Sydney Christmas balloon drop
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The Rise of Skywalker: Disney cuts Star Wars same-sex kiss in Singapore
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BJP may have to rethink strategy for state polls
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BJP has been different from Congress because of the room it allows its state-level leaders. This, though could change after the party lost polls in Jharkhand. The loss of one more state is likely to lead the party to question the approach to concede the primacy of CMs in respective jurisdictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ELycdo via IFTTT
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In an annual review, the International Monetary Fund observed that declining consumption and investment, and falling tax revenue, have combined with other factors to put the brakes on one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. "Addressing the current downturn and returning India to a high growth path requires urgent policy actions." said an IMF executive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SlRP3L via IFTTT
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Kim Ji Hyun, credited for Sindhu's win in Basel, termed the Indian shuttler as "heartless" in an interview. The coach, who apparently took ill and was hospitalised, lamented that she was left to fend for herself and that Sindhu's only concern was when she'd return to coach 'me'. Sindhu's father Ramana said that Sindhu had no chance of knowing about Kim's health. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZhOWTj via IFTTT
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Hemant Soren is the working president of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and is the son of former Union minister and tribal leader Shibu Soren. Hemant was pushed into the senior JMM leadership in 2009 after the sudden death of his elder brother Durga. He became the state's youngest chief minister in 2013. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MkeppV via IFTTT
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At last, Rohit Sharma has decided that he needs a break! According to reliable sources, the Indian limited overs vice-captain, who’s been a regular in all the three formats of the game this season — will miss the forthcoming three-match T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka — India’s first engagement in 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZgPoRv via IFTTT
Jharkhand assembly election results: Highlights
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The counting of votes for 81 assembly seats is underway in all 24 district headquarters in Jharkhand. The state went to polls in five phases from November 30 to December 20. In Jharkhand, the BJP is up against the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance which includes Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal. A party/alliance would need to win 41 seats to form a government in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rltbp5 via IFTTT
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Will not allow TMC leaders to visit State: UP DGP
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Amid ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in various parts of that state that took 15 lives, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh said that police will not allow Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to visit state capital as it may vitiate the atmosphere. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38YVvP7 via IFTTT
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BJP’s CAA ‘myth-buster’ to cover 3 crore families
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The BJP announced a massive countrywide campaign to share details of the Citizenship Amendment Act and assure people that it is not against existing citizens and to expose “lies” and “myths” being spread against it. The BJP will contact more than three crore families in the next 10 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PK75Ww via IFTTT
India aim to maintain home series win streak v WI
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India have everything going their way as they head into the 3rd & final ODI against the West Indies eyeing a 10th-straight bilateral series win over the Caribbean side. The West Indies took the home side by surprise in the opening ODI in Chennai to go one-up in the 3-match series. But India came back strongly to restore parity in the second match. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MmmkD8 via IFTTT
Mumbai’s go-to policeman to find missing kids
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A greying man with a thick moustache shuffling around Andheri may not look anything like a Perry Mason. But head constable Rajesh Pandey’s sleuthing skills have made him Mumbai police’s most trusted investigator in missing persons’ cases. With 700 solved cases under his belt and a repertoire of disguises, Pandey’s work has impressed a filmmaker enough to seek a nod from the police department to make a film on his life and cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PKokXU via IFTTT
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Cabs to food, e-biz hit by internet shutdown
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Food delivery apps have seen volumes dip by 10-20% in areas, where net connectivity is disrupted. The supply chain disruption has also impacted online retail and e-grocery businesses. Ride-hailing services have stopped working too in the shutdown-hit areas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/392o3aa via IFTTT
Net blocked, protesters use offline chat apps
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Amid internet shutdowns due to protests over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, offline messaging apps such as Bridgefy, Fire-Chat and others are seeing a spike in usage. Both apps use a mesh network, which means that smartphones use short-range Bluetooth connections to form their own network, without the need of net. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PKjIB2 via IFTTT
Every 5th fire death in world is in India: Study
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India recorded 1.6 million fires and 27,027 deaths, according to a 195-nation analysis by Global Diseases Burden published in The BMJ Injury Prevention journal recently. The Indian deaths were 2.5 times the figures in China, where 10,836 people died in fires in 2017. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rlM0Ze via IFTTT
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Maharashtra CM waives farm loans of up to Rs 2L
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Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray announced in the assembly on Saturday that farmers' loans of up to Rs 2 lakh would be waived in the state. "Crop loans outstanding upto September 30, 2019, will be waived by my government. The upper ceiling for the amount is Rs two lakh. The scheme will be called Mahatma Jyotirao Phule loan waiver scheme," Thackeray said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35JJPgR via IFTTT
CAA stir in Delhi live: Bhim Army chief arrested
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Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad, who was earlier detained, has been arrested in connection with the violence during anti-CAA protests in Delhi. 15 others were also arrested on Saturday for Daryaganj violence and were charged with rioting and using force to deter policemen from doing duty. Stay with TOI for all the live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sOTlRk via IFTTT
Over 1k academicians, scholars support CAA
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A group of about 1,100 academicians, intellectuals and research scholars have issued a joint statement in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The group, in a statement, has said that the act fulfils the long-standing demand of providing refuge to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PKSQ3V via IFTTT
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EAM's cancelled US meet: 'Won't be forced to meet those with agendas'
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The US House of Foreign Affairs Committee insisted S Jaishankar to hold a unilateral meet with Indian-origin lawmaker Pramila Jayapal who is a non-member of the committee but the meeting was turned down by New Delhi, sources said. "No Foreign Minister of any independent country should be pressurised into meeting such politicians with their own agendas," sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35FuGxb via IFTTT
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Union ministers: NRC on, but details not final; concerns will be addressed
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CAA live: Schools, colleges in UP ordered shut
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The internet services have been shut down in several cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow after Thursday's violent protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, internet services in Assam were restored after 10-day curb. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MbN2yb via IFTTT
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'Good that Ganguly, Dravid are looking into issues'
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National Cricket Academy was unwilling to conduct Jasprit Bumrah's fitness test on the grounds that he was training with his own set of specialists and therefore he should undergo a fitness test with the same set of people. Sourav Ganguly recently visited NCA and held discussions with Rahul Dravid, who was appointed the head of cricket there in July this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZcBhgj via IFTTT
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Expelled BJP MLA Sengar gets life term in Unnao rape case
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A Delhi court has sentenced expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to life term for raping a minor girl in UP's Unnao in 2017. The court imposed a fine of Rs 25 lakh on Sengar, which would be given to the victim's family as compensation. On Monday, the court had convicted Sengar and adjourned till Dec 20 the hearing on order for quantum of sentence to Sengar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Z9R1AI via IFTTT
IPL 2020 Auction: Betting big on next generation
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IPL franchises decided to put their faith in some young and talented Indian cricketers on Thursday. If Yashasvi Jaiswal was expected to strike it big after his recent Vijay Hazare Trophy heroics, Kartik Tyagi would been mildly surprised to have found a buyer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S64yro via IFTTT
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‘Karnataka-occupied Maharashtra’ must be liberated, Uddhav tells BJP
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After comparing the Jamia Millia Islamia police action on students protesting against the CAA to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 earlier this week, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday came up with a new description for Belagavi and its surrounding Marathi speaking parts, calling the area “Karnataka occupied-Maharashtra”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q1JD61 via IFTTT
CAA live: SP leaders booked for Sambhal violence
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The internet services have been shut down in seven cities of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow after Thursday's violent protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Meanwhile, internet services in Assam were restored after 10 day curb. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PD6LJ7 via IFTTT
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Nationwide NRC is not going to happen immediately, says Centre
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NCA refuses to conduct Bumrah's fitness test
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Rahul Dravid is learnt to have met Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday and told him that NCA would not be conducting the test. Dravid's views were based on the simple logic that "if NCA hasn't treated Bumrah, how can it give him a certificate that he's fit to play? What if tomorrow something happens? How can the NCA agree to certify something about which it doesn't have a clue?" from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sJlVDG via IFTTT
IPL Auction: Pat Cummins hits Rs 15cr jackpot
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Australian players attracted big prices in the Indian Premier League auction on Thursday with pacer Pat Cummins becoming the costliest overseas buy after he went to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 15.50 crore. Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla was the highest Indian bid for Rs 6.75 crore to Chennai Super Kings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S6Gxk1 via IFTTT
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CAA stir in Delhi live: 14 metro stations shut
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Police have imposed prohibitory orders under CrPC Section 144 in Delhi amid protests against amended Citizenship Act. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has shut entry and exit gates of several metro stations due to the ongoing protests. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Z3bZRo via IFTTT
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'Robust domestic debate': US on citizenship law
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The US honours Indian democracy as they have a robust debate inside the country on the issues like citizenship and religious freedom, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said. "We care deeply and always will about protecting minorities and religious rights everywhere. We honour Indian democracy as they have a robust debate on the issue that you raised," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZaqJOI via IFTTT
US House impeaches Donald Trump for abuse of power, obstruction
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President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office after three turbulent years. By a 230 to 197 vote in the Democratic-majority House, the 45th US president becomes just the third occupant of the White House in American history to be impeached. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sIzQd2 via IFTTT
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Nirbhaya case: SC rejects convict's review plea, upholds death sentence
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the review petition of one of the death-row convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case which sought leniency in judgment. A three-judge bench headed by Justice R Banumathi said there are no ground to review the 2017 verdict giving the death penalty. Victim's mother Asha Devi said, "I am very happy." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YZN80P via IFTTT
Lara backs Virat to break Sachin's and his records
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There's no list of world class batsmen that can be complete without the name Brian Charles Lara on it. The West Indian legend redefined stylish batting and in a career spanning 17 years scored over 20,000 international runs, with 53 international centuries and multiple records. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rXO6Pg via IFTTT
SC issues notice to Centre over pleas against CAA
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to examine the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act but refused to stay its operation. A bench comprising CJI Bobde and Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant fixed the pleas, including those filed by the Indian Union Muslim League and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, for hearing on January 22, next year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EutQr8 via IFTTT
CAA won't affect Muslims: Shahi Imam
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The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Wednesday urged people protesting against the Citizenship Act to keep their emotions under control and protest peacefully. He further explained that the Act will not affect the Muslims living in India. He added, "While the CAA has become a law, NRC has been only announced. It has not become a law yet." from Times of India https://ift.tt/35trZ1D via IFTTT
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India will have to get their bowling combination right after failing to stop the West Indies from executing a perfect chase in Chennai when they take on the buoyant visitors in the second ODI on Wednesday, aiming to keep the three-match series alive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38PAKVS via IFTTT
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10 arrested for Jamia violence, none students
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Ten people with criminal background have been arrested for allegedly being involved in the violence near Jamia Millia Islamia University, police said on Tuesday. Arrests were made on Monday night from Jamia and Shaheen Bagh area. The university had turned into a battlefield on Sunday night as Delhi police entered the university campus and also used force. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EmXM8n via IFTTT
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Boeing is temporarily suspending production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft's return to the skies after two crashes. The decision confirmed investor fears that the company's recovery is dragging on longer and creating more uncertainty than expected. Boeing's travails since March have weighed on the US economy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Psncrx via IFTTT
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Boeing to halt 737 MAX production next month
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Boeing is temporarily suspending production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft's return to the skies after two crashes. The decision confirmed investor fears that the company's recovery is dragging on longer and creating more uncertainty than expected. Boeing's travails since March have weighed on the US economy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36IxXMs via IFTTT
Citizenship Amendment Act: Delhi police in 'shooting' row as protests spread
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CAA live: Internet suspended in Howrah till 5pm
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University campuses across the country on Monday witnessed protests against Citizenship Act. PM Modi termed the agitation against the Act “unfortunate and deeply distressing” appealing people to stay away from "vested interest groups". The SC said it will hear, on Wednesday, the clutch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Act. Stay with TOI for all the live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/38L7rDI via IFTTT
Govt courts 25 large cos to boost investment
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The government has begun consultations with the country’s top 25 corporate houses and lenders to assess their investment plan and also try and resolve expansion issues. Officials said in several cases investments are stuck due to delays in clearances. Govt is of the view that just declogging some of the investments could result in a significant flow of funds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sC7i4Q via IFTTT
Ind vs WI: India face white-ball bowling blues
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India may have coped just fine without ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the home Tests against South Africa and Bangladesh this season, but his absence has been telling in the ongoing limited-overs series against West Indies. It was perhaps most glaring against Kieron Pollard’s side at Chepauk on Sunday, as the visitors hardly broke sweat during a run chase of 288. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PVq2EH via IFTTT
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Virat Kohli cricketing version of Ronaldo: Lara
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Virat Kohli is the cricketing equivalent of soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for his sheer commitment towards the game even though a KL Rahul can consider himself at par with the India captain in terms of talent, feels West Indies batting icon Brian Lara. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RTeBjg via IFTTT
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Citizenship Amendment Act: Protests erupt across India over citizenship law
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Police enter AMU after violence, varsity shut
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Police entered the AMU campus and fired tear gas shells after a DIG reportedly got injured in stone-pelting by the students in a protest against Citizenship Act late on Sunday evening. While the stand-off between students and police was on since the passage of the Bill, hundreds of students came out in the wake of violent protests in Delhi's Jamia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EjsX4q via IFTTT
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Live: Delhi Metro services resume at all stations
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A day after violent protests in southeast Delhi against the new citizenship law, traffic movement was closed from Sarita Vihar to Kalindi Kunj on Monday morning as part of a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, the entry and exit gates of all metro stations were opened and services have resumed at all stations. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rG1LKQ via IFTTT
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50 detained students have been released: Police
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As many as 50 students, who were detained during protests at the Jamia Millia Islamia University here on Sunday, were released in the early hours of Monday, police said. Of the 50 students, 35 were released from the Kalkaji police station and 15 from the New Friends Colony police station, a senior police officer said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35r6zSC via IFTTT
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Live: Internet suspended in 5 districts of Bengal
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Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported from Nadia, North 24 Parganas and Howrah districts of West Bengal which is witnessing protests against the amended Citizenship Act. Curfew imposed in Guwahati and parts of Dibrugarh district was relaxed on Sunday. Stay with TOI for all updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2tksGfA via IFTTT
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No more mobile pujas & cricket: Data price pinches as much as onions
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With Airtel, Vodafone and Jio increasing tariffs for prepaid plans, the urban poor, who get their fix of what digital anthropologist Payal Kapoor calls ABCD: Astrology, Bollywood, Cricket and Devotion, from their smartphones, are feeling the pinch. And the numbers of those affected aren’t small since prepaid accounts for 95% of Indian subscribers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2S3gslZ via IFTTT
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Is Rahul a readymade replacement for Pant?
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Rahul has been in top form with the bat and it’s difficult to see him not boarding that flight to Australia for the T20 World Cup next year. Also, Rahul has been keeping wickets for Karnataka in T20s, as well as for his IPL team Kings XI Punjab. Meanwhile, despite the faith Virat Kohli has shown in Rishabh Pant, he has struggled to deliver with the bat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2PkIdV6 via IFTTT
Lebanon crisis: Dozens hurt as police and protesters clash in Beirut
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