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Memorials Built During Mayawati's Tenure As Chief Minister Under Scrutiny

Memorials with giant statues of elephants and BSP icons, built during Mayawati's rule in Uttar Pradesh, were under scrutiny today as the Enforcement Directorate raided half a dozen places in state... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BdaYM6

Sabarimala Order Review Petitions To Be Heard From February 6: Top Court

About 48 review petitions challenging the Supreme Court's September verdict that allowed women of reproductive age into the Sabarimala temple will be considered next week,the top court said. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RWgjBP

Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare

Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SfZ11L

Indian Used Facebook To Steal $800,000 From 400 People In US, Arrested

An Indian has been arrested in the US on charges of fraud for stealing at least USD 800,000 from more than 400 victims, mostly of Indian descent, through a provisional "credit" scheme. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RYUSjx

South Korea To Combine World's 2 Biggest Shipbuilders In $2 Billion Deal

Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilding group, has announced a share swap deal worth 2.1 trillion won ($1.98 billion) to take over second-ranked Daewoo and create a global heavyweight... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Uvvpee

Thousands Protest Against Citizenship Bill In Meghalaya

Thousands of people gathered in Meghalaya capital on Wednesday to participate in a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 even as various civil society groups threatened a "severe... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DL4tBV

Manohar Parrikar To Fly To Delhi For Check-Up At AIIMS: Official

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar would be flown to New Delhi for a regular health check-up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday, a senior official in the Chief... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DMmPCv

Gilet jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest

After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D0jVbQ

Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsdKSK

The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown

Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ToJ5HM

Teens Publicly Whipped In Indonesia For Cuddling

Two teenagers were whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province on Thursday after they were caught cuddling in public -- a crime under the conservative region's Islamic law. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FY9MjH

For "New Kerala" A "Flood Cess" And Hike In Film Tickets, Alcohol Prices

Movie tickets, beer and wine prices are to be hiked and a ''flood cess'' implemented in cash-strapped Kerala as the CPI(M)-led LDF government presented its first post-flood budget on Thursday in an... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HFvWcg

Finance Commission Panel To Resolve Punjab's 31,000 Crores Food Account

In a major fillip to Punjab's persistent efforts for securing the waiver of Rs 31,000 crore food account, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N K Singh said the issue could not be brushed under... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HIZbLf

"#HowsTheJobs, Chaliye Berozgari Ko Vanakkam": Opposition On Jobs Report

Soon after a report which says that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high in 2017-18 went viral, #HowstheJobs was among the top trends on Twitter. The hashtag is a spin on the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SeKnYS

US Cold Wave Lingers, But Should Lose Its Bite By Weekend

The blast of arctic cold that hit the U.S. Midwest this week will linger on Thursday, but it's pushing east and losing much of its bite. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SfnKDz

Italy in recession amid sluggish eurozone

Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FZpR8T

Sahara Chief Subrata Roy Summoned By Supreme Court Over Unpaid Dues

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Sahara group chief Subrata Roy to appear before it on February 28 for failing to deposit Rs 25,700 crore in the SEBI-Sahara case for returning investors' money. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CXTjYC

"No Prospect": Devendra Fadnavis's Reply On Simultaneous Polls

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ruled out the possibility of simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HFJOTy

Telangana Man Seeks Return Of Money Paid to Voters, Probe On

A video has surfaced showing a man in Telangana allegedly asking voters to return the money he had distributed while seeking votes for his wife in the just concluded Panchayat polls after she was... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rs7739

Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests

Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HE7ack

Manohar Parrikar Should Give Key Portfolios To Others: Congress

The Congress on Thursday said Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should appoint two deputy chief ministers and delegate some of the key portfolios held by him to his other ministerial colleagues. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HKogp0

Snake Found In School Khichdi Served To Maharashtra Students

Students of a government primary school were served khichdi with a snake in it, officials in Maharashtra's Nanded said today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GaNPgB

Don't Let Ram Temple Issue Go The Kashmir Way: Shiv Sena

Pitching for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Shiv Sena on Thursday said the issue should not become as complicated as the Kashmir matter, which is still awaiting resolution. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G0sEOP

BJP Wins Haryana's Jind, Congress' Randeep Surjewala Concedes Defeat

The ruling BJP has won Haryana's Jind, a crucial assembly by-election, in which the Congress -- which won the Ramgarh seat in Rajasthan today -- trailedat number three, behind the newly launched... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HHI4JG

Resistance To Renault-Nissan Integration Behind Arrest: Carlos Goshn

Resistance To Renault-Nissan Integration Behind Arrest: Carlos Goshn Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Renault and Nissan, said on Thursday that internal opposition to greater integration of the two car giants was behind his arrest in Japan. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CUNoUw http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Army Chief Bipin Rawat Meets Manohar Parrikar, Enquires About His Health

Army Chief Bipin Rawat Meets Manohar Parrikar, Enquires About His Health Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today met Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at the state Assembly complex in Panaji and enquired about his health. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2t5CF5b http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

"The Fuhrer," Says Rahul Gandhi, Targeting PM Modi Over Jobs Report

"The Fuhrer," Says Rahul Gandhi, Targeting PM Modi Over Jobs Report Rahul Gandhi today used the term "Fuhrer" to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a report that says that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high in 2017-18. The National Sample... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WtCMol http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Ramgarh Win A Big Yes To Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Plan: Congress

Ramgarh Win A Big Yes To Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Plan: Congress The ruling Congress in Rajasthan today touched the half-way mark of 100 in the state after scooping the Ramgarh seat, which couldn't vote in last month's state polls because of the death of a... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Bc1O2d http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Malaysia Enthrones New King After Historic Abdication

Malaysia Enthrones New King After Historic Abdication Malaysia enthroned a new king, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, after the last monarch abdicated in a historic first following his reported marriage to a Russian ex-beauty queen. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GaE8id http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SeYuxi http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FYNLkW http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate

'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsVJ75 http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GbzBvV http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

"No Progress" On Nuclear Treaty With Washington Ahead Of Deadline: Russia

Moscow and Washington have made "no progress" in talks on saving a key arms control treaty, a Russian diplomat said, with the United States expected to begin withdrawal this weekend. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BdmrLD

We Are Brothers, Although Different: Pope Francis Ahead Of UAE Visit

When Pope Francis becomes the first pope to visit the Arabian peninsula he takes another important step in his efforts to build bridges with Islam and confirms interreligious dialogue as a keystone of... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GcIcOQ

Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?

A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B7rGw7

Resistance To Renault-Nissan Integration Behind Arrest: Carlos Goshn

Army Chief Bipin Rawat Meets Manohar Parrikar, Enquires About His Health

"The Fuhrer," Says Rahul Gandhi, Targeting PM Modi Over Jobs Report

Ramgarh Win A Big Yes To Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Plan: Congress

Malaysia Enthrones New King After Historic Abdication

Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate

'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsVJ75 via Blogger http://bit.ly/2CZVwmn January 31, 2019 at 01:37PM

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

Resistance To Renault-Nissan Integration Behind Arrest: Carlos Goshn

Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Renault and Nissan, said on Thursday that internal opposition to greater integration of the two car giants was behind his arrest in Japan. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CUNoUw

Army Chief Bipin Rawat Meets Manohar Parrikar, Enquires About His Health

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today met Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at the state Assembly complex in Panaji and enquired about his health. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2t5CF5b

"The Fuhrer," Says Rahul Gandhi, Targeting PM Modi Over Jobs Report

Rahul Gandhi today used the term "Fuhrer" to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a report that says that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high in 2017-18. The National Sample... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WtCMol

Ramgarh Win A Big Yes To Rahul Gandhi's Minimum Income Plan: Congress

The ruling Congress in Rajasthan today touched the half-way mark of 100 in the state after scooping the Ramgarh seat, which couldn't vote in last month's state polls because of the death of a... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Bc1O2d

Malaysia Enthrones New King After Historic Abdication

Malaysia enthroned a new king, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, after the last monarch abdicated in a historic first following his reported marriage to a Russian ex-beauty queen. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GaE8id

Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SeYuxi

Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FYNLkW

'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate

European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsVJ75

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GbzBvV

Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bm9a3B

Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign

Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S0hQGQ

Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid

France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B96bLC

Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack

Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UopeIW

Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sWTxuQ

China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UvE5l2

Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute

Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SbuBxT

The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen

The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UqHYHO

Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sex5LW

Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRvIJi

The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S8Sgz1

Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRqD3G

MP defends unmasking shot reporter

Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sVKNEY

Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter

The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MGAb66

The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film

The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdIgEx

Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast

Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uxh9C1

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sUSv2f

How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S04WbU

The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sbqv8X

Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BbqOqp

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HHJ9kz

Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DLoiZL

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

President Ram Nath Kovind today lauded the Narendra Modi government, which he said was trying to fulfill hopes and aspirations of all sections of people as it worked towards its goal of a 'New India'. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MGQWhs

Calls For Ram Temple In Ayodhya Reverberate At Kumbh Mela

The massive Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is turning into an echo chamber for powerful Hindu groups to push for a Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organising a... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sYf3PI

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

Hundreds of Indian students could face criminal cases or be deported after agencies in the United States unearthed a huge university scam to lure foreign students. Eight Indian student recruiters have... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HTXuL9

Rahul Gandhi Debuts In Front Row Of Parliament Central Hall

Rahul Gandhi was a new face in the front rows of the central hall of parliament as President Ram Nath Kovind addressed both houses on the opening day of the Budget session. The Congress president sat... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SkF1uU

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

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and walls, and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RYz8UX

Apple Engineer Arrested For Leaking Classified Information To China

For the second time in six months, an Apple engineer has been accused of attempting to leak confidential intellectual information about the company's secret autonomous vehicle programme to China. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FXK8LX

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

Canada is slashing staff at its Cuba embassy after another diplomat was diagnosed with a mysterious brain injury that has affected several dozen North American envoys to the island, the government... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FZ72mf

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had achieved what only Batman ever has, with the "swift extradition" of two wanted men in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, the ruling BJP said in a tweet this... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DLfLpS

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

A third Supreme Court judge withdrew from the hearing today on a petition challenging the appointment of M Nageswara Rao as interim chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Justice NV... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UsZH1m

Use Budget Session For Constructive Debates: PM Modi To Lawmakers

Budget session of parliament: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked all lawmakers to use the budget session of parliament for constructive debates. He said those who do not take interest in... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SgoFU1

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

The National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS), accessed by the Business Standard, shows that the country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sVoP4W

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

Smriti Irani has called Rahul Gandhi a "congenital liar", "India's first post-truth politician" and someone with "psychiatric aberrations" in a stinging Facebook post targeting the Congress president... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DKw1qV

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's Daughters In Canada: Source

The daughters of Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi, whose blasphemy case spotlighted religious extremism in her country, are now in Canada, a source close to the case said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HI6uTd

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

Parliament will meet from today till February 13 for the Budget session with interim budget to be presented on February 1. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SbMeh1

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

Signs of growing unease in the AIADMK for any alliance with the BJP was evident on Wednesday after party spokesperson, C Ponnaiyan, told NDTV that the cadre "does not want any alliance with the BJP." from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BbxMMa

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

George Fernandes in handcuffs raising his hand in defiance is one of the most enduring photographs of the Emergency era, and a portrait of that iconic image adorns a corner of a room at his home where... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MFS1WN

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

The country's unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent in 2017-18, according to the National Sample Survey Office's (NSSO's) periodic labour force survey (PLFS), which has been accessed... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sWBhl9

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

The Congress won the Ramgarh seat in Rajasthan today, adding one to its tally to touch the half-way mark in the 200-seat assembly. Haryana's ruling BJP is leading in the bypoll in Jind, which is a... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Wwhtmb

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

The latest data release from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) includes observations revealing internal structure and composition of nearly 5,000 nearby galaxies. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Gem3zB

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

Ram temple issue: A powerful priest said on Wednesday he would lead a group of followers to start building a temple on the ruins of a 16th-century mosque in Ayodhya, which could violate a court order... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Sc0lTz

Read Manohar Parrikar's Letter To Rahul Gandhi On Rafale, Illness

A day after Rahul Gandhi met Manohar Parrikar, suffering from a serious ailment, on Tuesday, the 63-year-old today wrote a letter to the Congress President slamming him for the visit and accused him... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WtqE6R

YSR Congress Party Launches Campaign, Highlights Unfulfilled Promises

Andhra Pradesh's main opposition YSR Congress Party on Wednesday announced the launch of the second phase of a campaign to highlight unfulfilled promises of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UnMKWo

Migrant crisis: UN says six die every day in Mediterranean crossings

For every 14 migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea, one dies, a UN report has found. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MHA2PC

Smriti Irani's "Janeu" Swipe At Rahul Gandhi Over Shashi Tharoor Tweet

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's dig at Yogi Adityanath's holy dip with his cabinet at the Kumbh Mela provoked a stinging comeback from Smriti Irani, who demanded a clarification from "Rahul Gandhi... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BaxQM1

No Plans For New Casinos In Goa Under New Master Plan: Tourism Minister

The upcoming draft tourism master plan does not envision new casinos in Goa, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar told the legislative assembly on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UtBBDH

"Feel Let Down": Manohar Parrikar Writes To Rahul Gandhi Amid Rafale Row

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi for visiting him on the pretext of enquiring about his health, but later using it for "petty political gains". He also... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G83g98

"Rahul Gandhi A Compulsive Liar": Manohar Parrikar Aide On Rafale Claims

A day after Rahul Gandhi claimed that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar denied having anything to do with the new Rafale fighter jet deal, a top state government official today accused the Congress... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tjkmok

"He Looked Here, There, Everywhere": Rahul Gandhi Mocks PM On Rafale

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today continued the attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Rafale deal and said there is dissent within the government over which the Prime Minister is "losing... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sU9Vfh

Heavy Pollution Prompts Bangkok To Close School For A Week

Choking air pollution has prompted schools to close in the Thai capital for the rest of the week and people celebrating next week's Lunar New Year holiday were urged to curb the use of incense and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SduF01

"Trump Gave Order To Kill Me": Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused Donald Trump of ordering neighbouring Colombia's government to kill him, but said he was open to the possibility of talks with the U.S. leader and his own... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rr2OFd

"Mahatma Gandhi's Assassin Was A Fanatic, Never Forget": Swara Bhasker

On Martyrs' Day, observed in memory of Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated on January 30, 1948, actor Swara Bhasker posted a tweet about what patriotism meant to her, which immediately netted a flock... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WtR4FD

Fire Breaks Out At Building In Mumbai's Girgaon

A fire broke out at a building in Mumbai's Girgaon on Wednesday, police said. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MI52it

India 'witch hunters' kill mother and four children

Indian police have arrested six people after the family's bodies were found dumped in a well. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TmKZZE

'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdhEnb

Manali Shivers At Sub-Zero Temperatures Amidst More Snowfall Forecast

Manali in Kullu district continued to shiver below sub-zero temperatures amidst a forecast of more snowfall in the high and mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh, the Meteorological department said on... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2To0PTY

"Rahul Gandhi Is Raavan, Priyanka Is Surpanakha": UP BJP Lawmaker

BJP lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh, Surendra Singh who has an infamous track record of making offensive statements, is once again at it. This time, the lawmaker from Ballia, targeted Rahul Gandhi and his... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sT8jCD

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

Fifteen girls were rescued from a home in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district following complaints of sexual abuse against their in-charge, who has since been arrested under the Protection of... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MEkpss

Court Stays Case Against Journalist Who Accused EPS In Kodanad Case

The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed an FIR filed against a New Delhi-based journalist for releasing a video alleging the involvement of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami in the 2017 Kodanad... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sUjnPT

Kolkata Hit-And-Run: Sambia Sohrab Acquitted Of Killing Air Force Man

A city court acquitted Sambia Sohrab today of the charge of killing Air Force corporal Abhimanyu Gaud by ramming his car into him during the parade rehearsals for the Republic Day celebrations in... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MExjqb

Priyanka Gandhi Vanishes After Polls, What Magic Can She Do: Biplab Deb

Priyanka Gandhi cannot do anything in Uttar Pradesh without the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s help, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb said today in his assessment of Congress chief... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TnYMiK

Venezuelan President Ready For Talks With Opposition, Early Polls: Report

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said he was prepared to hold negotiations with the US-backed opposition and added he would support early parliamentary elections, RIA Novosti reported on... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GaVICP

Australia Admits Misstep Over Stripping Neil Prakash's Citizenship

Australia failed to make basic checks before stripping a suspected ISIS fighter of his citizenship, a senior official said Wednesday, an admission likely to call into question the legality of the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FWh8UJ

CBI Cases Against 5 HAL Officials For Misappropriation Of Rs.13 Crore

CBI Cases Against 5 HAL Officials For Misappropriation Of Rs.13 Crore The CBI has registered five cases against Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) senior manager Bhabhen Maitra and others for misappropriating funds to the tune of Rs 13 crore between 2013 and 2018 from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FVIgTX http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Live Updates: Amit Shah Addresses Meet In UP Day After West Bengal Rally

Live Updates: Amit Shah Addresses Meet In UP Day After West Bengal Rally BJP President Amit Shah today addressed a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The meeting comes a day after Amit Shah's rally at Kanthi, a West Bengal town that turned into a battlefield on... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sUAFwv http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sUfASF http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Stung By Exits, Statistics Ministry Clarifies On Jobs Report: 10 Points

Stung By Exits, Statistics Ministry Clarifies On Jobs Report: 10 Points The only two non-government members of the National Statistical Commission, including its acting chief, have quit over "disagreements" with the government on the release of a jobs survey and concerns... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CRDW4a http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Amendments To SC/ST Act, Again

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Amendments To SC/ST Act, Again The Supreme Court has once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision and said all matters including the Centre's review petition will be heard... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RWCQON http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Tribal Girl Alleges Kerala Congress Leader Sexually Abused Her For A Year

Tribal Girl Alleges Kerala Congress Leader Sexually Abused Her For A Year A Congress leader is on the run after a tribal girl who used to work at his house alleged she was raped by him for over a year in Kerala's Wayanad district, the police said today. A case of rape has... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CTtZDc http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Three Killed, One Injured As Car Falls Into Ditch In Chhattisgarh

Three Killed, One Injured As Car Falls Into Ditch In Chhattisgarh Three people were killed and another person was injured when their car fell into a roadside ditch in Chhattigarh's Atal Nagar, the police said today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RVm5np http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Hassan Rouhani Says US, Not Iran, To Be Blamed For Economic Crisis

Hassan Rouhani Says US, Not Iran, To Be Blamed For Economic Crisis Iran's president said on Wednesday the country was facing its toughest economic situation in 40 years, and the United States, not the government, was to blame. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CTtwAW http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

IIT Roorkee Tests Floating Device To Make Electricity From River Surface

IIT Roorkee Tests Floating Device To Make Electricity From River Surface Scientists at IIT Roorkee are testing a floating device that can generate electricity from flowing surface water of rivers and streams, paving the way for an alternative source of renewable energy. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sYMhyd http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

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

Centre "Cheated" Andhra: Chandrababu Naidu Wants Protests On Budget Day Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said today that February 1, the day the central government will present the union budget in Parliament, will be a "black day" for Andhra Pradesh, and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B8jHz6 http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Sajjad Lone's People's Conference Adopts 'Apple' As Poll Symbol

The People's Conference, led by separatist-turned-mainstream politician Sajad Gani Lone, has adopted "apple" as its party symbol in Jammu and Kashmir. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B9R1pu

Ex-Renault Boss Says Arrest Was Result Of "Plot And Treason": Report

Detained auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn believes his arrest and the charges against him are the result of a "plot and treason" at his former employer Nissan, he told the Nikkei newspaper on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Touv3a

CBI Cases Against 5 HAL Officials For Misappropriation Of Rs.13 Crore

Live Updates: Amit Shah Addresses Meet In UP Day After West Bengal Rally

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

Stung By Exits, Statistics Ministry Clarifies On Jobs Report: 10 Points

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Amendments To SC/ST Act, Again

Tribal Girl Alleges Kerala Congress Leader Sexually Abused Her For A Year

Three Killed, One Injured As Car Falls Into Ditch In Chhattisgarh

Hassan Rouhani Says US, Not Iran, To Be Blamed For Economic Crisis

IIT Roorkee Tests Floating Device To Make Electricity From River Surface

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

CBI Cases Against 5 HAL Officials For Misappropriation Of Rs.13 Crore

The CBI has registered five cases against Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) senior manager Bhabhen Maitra and others for misappropriating funds to the tune of Rs 13 crore between 2013 and 2018 from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FVIgTX

Live Updates: Amit Shah Addresses Meet In UP Day After West Bengal Rally

BJP President Amit Shah today addressed a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The meeting comes a day after Amit Shah's rally at Kanthi, a West Bengal town that turned into a battlefield on... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sUAFwv

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sUfASF

Stung By Exits, Statistics Ministry Clarifies On Jobs Report: 10 Points

The only two non-government members of the National Statistical Commission, including its acting chief, have quit over "disagreements" with the government on the release of a jobs survey and concerns... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CRDW4a

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Amendments To SC/ST Act, Again

The Supreme Court has once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision and said all matters including the Centre's review petition will be heard... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RWCQON

Tribal Girl Alleges Kerala Congress Leader Sexually Abused Her For A Year

A Congress leader is on the run after a tribal girl who used to work at his house alleged she was raped by him for over a year in Kerala's Wayanad district, the police said today. A case of rape has... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CTtZDc

Three Killed, One Injured As Car Falls Into Ditch In Chhattisgarh

Three people were killed and another person was injured when their car fell into a roadside ditch in Chhattigarh's Atal Nagar, the police said today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RVm5np

Hassan Rouhani Says US, Not Iran, To Be Blamed For Economic Crisis

Iran's president said on Wednesday the country was facing its toughest economic situation in 40 years, and the United States, not the government, was to blame. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CTtwAW

IIT Roorkee Tests Floating Device To Make Electricity From River Surface

Scientists at IIT Roorkee are testing a floating device that can generate electricity from flowing surface water of rivers and streams, paving the way for an alternative source of renewable energy. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sYMhyd

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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said today that February 1, the day the central government will present the union budget in Parliament, will be a "black day" for Andhra Pradesh, and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B8jHz6

Theft Accused Allegedly Hurls Slippers At Magistrate In Thane Court

An undertrial allegedly hurled a pair of slippers at a magistrate in a court in Thane district of Maharashtra after being convicted in a theft case, a police official said today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TlORtX

Rafale Jet Models Used As Campaign Props By Youth Congress Workers

Models of the Rafale fighter jet were carried by the youth wing of the Congress party, as its nationwide 'Yuva Kranti Yatra', concluded in Delhi today. Youth Congress workers raised slogans against... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RWJWmv

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

The chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Ranjan Daimary, and nine others were sentenced to life imprisonment by a CBI special court today in the 2008 Assam serial blast case that... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ThfCj7

Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó

The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9Jc6q

North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons

A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DJW0if

US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66

Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RrXiC0

Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables

The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MFCrdZ

Woman dies carrying pram down stairs on New York subway

Malaysia Goodson, 22, fell at 7th Avenue station while carrying her one-year-old's pram. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CUO3F8

US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex

Weather officials in Iowa warn people to "avoid taking deep breaths, and to minimise talking". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MDNzIe

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ

Thieves are believed to have used a crowbar to hook the birds out of the nest by their necks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G7VYCs

Can the US and China reach a trade deal?

Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSwhOn

Jussie Smollett: Empire star victim of suspected hate crime in Chicago

Empire star Jussie Smollett also suffered a beating, homophobic and racial taunts, Chicago police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CUCD4n

Stacey Abrams: Georgia Democrat to respond to Trump State of the Union

The rising Democrat star will give the party's response to Mr Trump's State of the Union. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MJE3mY

Chicago's frozen river from above

Much of the river has frozen as the US city experiences close to record low temperatures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RTmWot

Hundreds of strangers turn up to US veteran's funeral

Joseph Walker was thought to have no family, but a call-out attracted more than 1,000 to his burial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HEG3xS

Mosul Museum partially reopens in Iraq after IS destruction

For the first time since the Islamic State group overran the city in 2014, its museum reopens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DI0Wo0

Guaidó on Venezuela's "abuse of power"

Self-declared interim leader, Juan Guaidó, says he's right to take over as president among political unrest and protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G5tSaO

Tehran bans dog walking in public spaces

The Iranian capital has banned walking pet dogs over public safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WsCP3R

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ScPHff

Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UogDGc

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSTMqq

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHlhtj

Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China

The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sk9BVO

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sPZ6Lm

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

The Election Commission is in the final stages of locking up the country's massive polling framework to keep it sanitised and ready for voters for the Lok Sabha elections. In a letter to all the chief... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UtSBd8

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

The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary today with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CSF7jK

Anna Hazare Begins Hunger Strike Over Lokpal, Lokayukta Implementation

Social activist Anna Hazare began a hunger strike today over the "non-fulfilment" of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment of Lokpal and passage of the Lokayukta... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MFR1Cf

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

Facebook has been secretly paying people to install a "Facebook Research" Virtual Private Network (VPN) that lets the company access user's data. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sSRO9P

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

British Prime Minister Theresa May is pinning Brexit hopes on fresh talks with EU leaders after winning a mandate from lawmakers to try to renegotiate a deal -- even if Brussels insists it will not... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GfUHth

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

Weeks after the bill criminalising instant triple talaq was passed in the Lok Sabha, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Etah was allegedly given triple talaq (instant divorce) by her husband over the phone... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tn6YQ2

PM Modi To Dedicate Salt Satyagraha Memorial At Dandi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Gujarat on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RqIbZB

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

The wife of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi pleaded with Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday to ensure he is not extradited to his native country, saying he faces torture there and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HRBFMf

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

Yogi Adityanath's holy dip at the Kumbh Mela along with his cabinet has inspired Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to post a rare Hindi tweet, along with a veiled dig. Yogi Adityanath, the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UpCpcB

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

A Gujarat minister has written to rape convict Asaram Bapu's ashram "thanking" them for celebrating February 14 - popular as Valentine's Day - as "Matru-Pitru Pujan Divas". Bhupindersinh Chudasama,... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HFOoRM

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

For Marco Antonio Ribeiro da Silva, a 39-year-old maintenance worker at iron ore miner Vale SA, God took the form of a Toyota Hilux pickup truck last Friday afternoon. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DH7d3c

US Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris' Town Hall Sets Viewership Record

Indian-origin presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' town hall on CNN with an average of 1.957 million viewers got the network its highest ratings ever for such an event with an individual election... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DK22zz

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

The Supreme Court today allowed former finance minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad but has warned him that the court will be "forced to take steps" if he is not cooperating... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SjAJUy

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

A police inspector and three journalists were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on charges of bribery and extortion, police said. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DJ7v9G

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

China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HCImBG

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

A bug in Apple's FaceTime video-calling feature that raised a major privacy and security scare among users was first discovered by a 14-year-old schoolboy in Arizona, his mother has said. In a tweet,... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FXUviU

Pak Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Gets Notice From Enforcement Directorate

Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been issued a showcause notice by the Enforcement Directorate today. The notice is for alleged foreign exchange violation, said officials of the probe... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RqDpeD

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

With two members of the National Statistical Commission resigning, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said today that one more venerable institution has "died" due to the government's "malicious... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RqumKD

Trust Trumps Money For Facebook As It Gears For 2018 Earnings

Winning back trust is seen as the key priority for Facebook as the world's biggest social network readies its update on the final months of 2018 on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B8BaHO

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

The unusual arrival of a Russian passenger plane in Caracas has set social media abuzz with rumors about its mission after the Kremlin pledged to support its ally Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TlORu3

Video Shows Chinese Man Converted To Islam By Pak PM Imran Khan's Party

A video of a Chinese national reportedly being converted to Islam by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI was widely circulated in the country and carried by... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FWAKZ1

As Allies In Northeast Unite Against Citizenship Bill, BJP Says 'All Well'

The citizenship bill is set to trigger a political realignment in the northeast, where the BJP ruling all seven states singly or as part of a coalition. Ten parties - all key regional allies of the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sTaDcI

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Her Office, Allegedly By Husband In Thane

A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death in her office in Thane's Bhayander district, police said. A fight broke out between the couple in the office following which the man pulled out a knife and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FWPffo

Rahul Gandhi's Promise Of Minimum Income Cruel Joke, Says Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati on Tuesday took a swipe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his promise of providing minimum income on coming to power and wondered if it was another cruel joke from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MCFrrm

Biplab Deb Likens Mamata Banerjee to Dhritarashtra, Says BJP Will Win

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb, who is known for his fondness for tales from the Mahabharata about the internet and satellites, today labelled West Bengal Chief Minister... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SeX85s

"Children's Report Cards Not Your Visiting Cards": PM Modi Tells Parents

Parents should not treat the report cards of their children as their "visiting cards" or expect them to fulfill their unfulfilled dreams, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he interacted... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Bb2oxd

Christian Michel's Extradition Was Expedited Due To Close Ties: UAE Envoy

Weeks after alleged AgustaWestland chopper deal middleman Christian Michel was extradited to India from the UAE, the Gulf country's envoy said due to the closeness in security ties some times things... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G5HMdb

US doctor gave boy, 4, cannabis cookies for temper

A California doctor is fighting for his licence after prescribing marijuana for temper tantrums. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HCMFwO

Woman trapped in billionaire's New York lift all weekend

The employee of a New York billionaire was stuck in the lift from Friday until Monday, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RjS0IZ

UN Legal Expert To Present Report On Khashoggi's Killing Before June

A UN judicial expert tasked with investigating the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Tuesday she would present her report by the end of May. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FV2jC3

Indian Charged With Carrying Child Porn In Australia: Report

A 32-year-old Indian national has been charged in the Australian city of Perth after he was allegedly caught at an airport with two phones containing child pornography videos and other objectionable... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FV1c5l

"Illuminating, Fascinating": NASA To Make Closest Approach To Sun Soon

Just 161 days after its launch, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has completed its first orbit of the Sun and has now begun the second of 24 planned orbits, which will mark its closest approach to the Sun in... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MDYotN

Yogi Adityanath Announces Tax Exemption For ''Uri'' In Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government Monday decided to give state GST exemption to Bollywood blockbuster ''Uri: The Surgical Strike''. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sR0PQH

Suman Kumari Appointed Pakistan's First Hindu Woman Judge

Suman Kumari has become the first Hindu woman in Pakistan to be appointed as a civil judge, according to a media report. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ut6TL1

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?

The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiIQhB

States Asked To Furnish Rs 10 Crore Each As Yamuna Cleaning Guarantee

The National Green Tribunal Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the cleaning of river Yamuna and directed Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments to submit a performance guarantee of Rs 10... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MBbd82

Nagaland Cabinet Rejects Citizenship Amendment Bill

The Nagaland Cabinet has rejected the citizenship bill following pressure from various tribal organisations and students bodies. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Chief Secretary Temjen Toy said Nagaland... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2t1mjul

Mumbai, The City Which Catapulted George Fernandes On National Scene

Former defence minister George Fernandes first shot into national prominence when he defeated Congress stalwart S K Patil in the 1967 parliamentary elections. He also had a strong Mumbai connection. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDRo1j

Delhi Court Summons Journalist Priya Ramani In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case

A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned scribe Priya Ramani to appear on February 25 in a defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar after she levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MBb98i

Pak Court Rejects Plea Against Asia Bibi's Acquittal In Blasphemy Case

Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge against its decision to acquit Asia Bibi, lifting the last legal hurdle in the years-long blasphemy case and potentially paving the way for the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Sc5OcU

Two-Day State Mourning In Bihar As George Fernandes Dies

A wave of sorrow swept across Bihar today following the death of veteran socialist leader George Fernandes, who had virtually adopted the state as his second home and political ''karmabhoomi''. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DGX2eS

Ganga Expressway - World's Longest - To Be Built Announces Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced his government's ambitious decision to build the Ganga-Expressway, that will connect Prayagraj, earlier known as Allahabad, with the western part... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDZvuG

Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal upheld by Pakistan court

The Pakistani Christian spent eight years on death row before her conviction was overturned. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DF0KG3

Two-Thirds Of US Frozen As Polar Vortex 'Slips' Southward From North Pole

Two-thirds of the continental United States will be a frozen ice box, as the so-called polar vortex of frigid arctic air spins across the U.S. Midwest, clips the Great Lakes, the Ohio Valley and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RS6SmO

"Not Like Karnataka": Goa Minister Rules Out Early Polls Over Infighting

Goa minister Vijai Sardesai today ruled out mid-term polls in the state and said the Congress first needed to look at its coalition government in Karnataka before criticising the Manohar Parrikar-led... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UpDCR8

French "Spiderman" Arrested After Climbing Philippines Skyscraper

French urban freeclimber Alain Robert was arrested on Tuesday, police said, after he scaled one of Manila's tallest towers in his latest high-risk ascent. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DI0p5r

After US Presses Charges, Huawei Lawyer Says Detained Executive "Hostage"

Huawei's CFO "should not be a hostage" in Sino-US relations, her lawyer said on Tuesday, after the United States announced criminal charges against herself and the Chinese firm just days before crunch... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UqINAf

Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary 2019: All You Need To Know

Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary 2019: All You Need To Know Mahatma Gandhi's 150th death anniversary will be observed in the entire nation on January 30. We should remember that the greatest hero lost his life in trying to bring different groups together. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CW4ukC http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

"Want To Be Reborn As Vietnamese": George Fernandes Said 15 Years Ago

"Want To Be Reborn As Vietnamese": George Fernandes Said 15 Years Ago Former defence minister George Fernandes, who died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, had praised Vietnam and expressed his fondness for the country about 15 years ago. "If there is a rebirth, I... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B7diUY http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

K Palaniswami Pays Homage To "Multi-Faceted" George Fernandes

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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

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US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

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Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede

Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede More than 1,000 people showed up to an event in Malaysia giving away just 200 coupons. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CS5xCk http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjVZaa http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CNv1AO http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

George Fernandes ''friend'' Sharad Pawar condoles His Death

Sharad Pawar expressed condolence over his friend George Fernandes death and paid tributes to him, lauding his fiery oratory and his contributions as Union minister and trade union leader. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DDUqyg

Delhi Man Wanted Daughters, So He Kidnapped 2 Girls: Police

Delhi Police today arrested a man named Krishna Tiwari who was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of two girls. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FUWlkC

Charges Dropped Against Shah Rukh Khan In Alibaug Farmhouse Benami Case

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been dismissed of the charge of being a beneficiary of a benami property in the scenic beach town of Alibaug in Maharashtra as an appellate Authority under the law has... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WqIJ5v

Delhi Family Maintains The Tradition Of Buying First Smart Cards Of Metro

Keeping the tradition of buying smart cards for every newly inaugurated metro line alive, Delhi's Marwah family once again were the first ones to purchase smart cards for the Aqua Line by Noida Metro. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RoHgcm

Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary 2019: All You Need To Know

"Want To Be Reborn As Vietnamese": George Fernandes Said 15 Years Ago

K Palaniswami Pays Homage To "Multi-Faceted" George Fernandes

SeaWorld Orlando orca whale, Kayla, dies after illness

"Don't Help Elect Trump": Ex-Starbucks CEO, Eyeing White House, Heckled

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary 2019: All You Need To Know

Mahatma Gandhi's 150th death anniversary will be observed in the entire nation on January 30. We should remember that the greatest hero lost his life in trying to bring different groups together. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CW4ukC

"Want To Be Reborn As Vietnamese": George Fernandes Said 15 Years Ago

Former defence minister George Fernandes, who died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, had praised Vietnam and expressed his fondness for the country about 15 years ago. "If there is a rebirth, I... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B7diUY

K Palaniswami Pays Homage To "Multi-Faceted" George Fernandes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Tuesday condoled the death of former defence minister George Fernandes, hailing him as a "multi-faceted" personality. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Sc5A5p

SeaWorld Orlando orca whale, Kayla, dies after illness

A 30-year-old whale named Kayla, who was born in captivity, dies after a brief illness. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G4XqWe

"Don't Help Elect Trump": Ex-Starbucks CEO, Eyeing White House, Heckled

A day after Howard Schultz said he might run for U.S. president, a heckler shouted "don't help elect Trump" at the former Starbucks CEO, voicing concerns that his independent bid could help President... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDYrqv

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb

US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRuEFm

Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede

More than 1,000 people showed up to an event in Malaysia giving away just 200 coupons. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CS5xCk

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant

Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjVZaa

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CNv1AO

Brumadinho dam: Anger grows towards Brazil mine firm Vale

Politicians say Vale SA must be held responsible for last week's disaster with hundreds feared dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BaHBdd

Trump sceptical a deal on border wall can be reached

The president says he doubts he would lower the sum he is prepared to accept for a border barrier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RSJeXf

Six Tanzanian children killed 'for body parts'

Tanzanian authorities say the bodies were missing ears and teeth in deaths linked to witchcraft. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RXMtgb

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's leader has colostomy bag removed

The Brazilian leader was injured in a knife attack while on the campaign trail in September. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSD0Ia

Armed gang free prisoner in south-eastern France

The gunmen knock a guard to ground to release the inmate, who was to face a judge for armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wqm3Cw

Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'

José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MC9UFX

Yemen war: Where the fighting has stopped... but not the suffering

Warring parties are observing a fragile truce in Hudaydah - but fears of a famine remain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FUGdzy

The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life?

A popularity contest backing YouTube star, PewDiePie, got out of hand and two teenage hackers are in hiding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rm5yUn

Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.

A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SabcgG

Love Sonia: Why Freida Pinto made a film about sex slaves

The Slumdog Millionaire star on why Love Sonia is her most challenging role yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjRWup

Russia art theft: Thief steals painting in front of gallery goers

A thief steals a painting from a busy gallery in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ri465j

UAE mocked over gender balance awards tweet featuring only men

No women featured in the announcement celebrating the Gulf state's efforts to reduce the gender gap. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiHR11

A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey

A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FUROhW

New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?

A controversial new abortion law has been enacted in New York state, but why has it caused such a heated debate? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TkrEYS

Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back

Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HP9ygH

Venezuela crisis: Why the military is backing Maduro

The president's position looks shaky but the military has reason to keep him in power, experts say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tkrxg3

‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RRnuLD

Bilal Hassani: Who is France's Eurovision entry?

Eurovision isn't until May, but young queer icon Bilal Hassani is already taking the world by storm. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2b3pb

Naveen Patnaik Condoles Demise Of George Fernandes

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today condoled the demise of former defence minister George Fernandes, saying it is a great loss for the country, politically as well as intellectually. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RnJfxr

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

Russian police said on Monday they had arrested a man caught on camera taking a painting off the wall of a major Moscow art gallery and strolling out with it under his arm. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WrtCsE

Nagpur Cop Showers Cash On Schoolgirls At Republic Day Event

A cop in Nagpur was removed from his posting after he was caught on video 'showering' notes on a group of young schoolgirls who were dancing on stage to mark Republic Day. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MBsBti

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

Keeping up with his penchant for simply creating words, US President Donald Trump has asked global "waming" to make a return for "beautiful Midwest" in the country, which is currently experiencing... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sOWgpW

BJP Leader's Crude Comment On Mayawati Cites Attack By Samajwadi Workers

A second BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh stirred controversy today after apparently cracking a crude joke on Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati. The UP BJP chief, Mahendra Nath Pandey referred to the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TjoQeP

Rahul Gandhi Meets Manohar Parrikar, Day After "Rafale Secrets" Attack

Rahul Gandhi walked into the office of Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday, a day after tweeting about "explosive Rafale secrets that gave the Goa Chief Minister power over the PM". The Congress president has... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WnHGn3

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today coined a term that could succinctly sum up ...er many children across India - "PUBG-wala" - as he fielded questions on exam stress at his "Pariksha Par Charcha 2.0". from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tk4sdn

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

Japan is preparing a national sweep of some 200 million network-connected gadgets for cyber-security lapses ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, an official said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G7IGG8

Last Rites For George Fernandes Tomorrow, Says Jaya Jaitly

The last rites of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, who passed away this morning at the age of 88, will be performed on Wednesday once his son returns to the country, said social activist and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sT2ZPK

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

The US and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with Kabul, but major hurdles including a ceasefire and a withdrawal of foreign forces remain. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDv5J7

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

"Hundreds of thousands" of fish have died in drought-stricken Australia in the last few days and more mass deaths are likely to occur, the authorities warned on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WrxzNW

Followed, Harassed: Foreign Reporters Say China Work Conditions Worsen

Detentions, visa delays, and suspected phone bugging are among the challenges faced by foreign journalists in China, who say working conditions are getting worse with many reporting being watched and... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TkPPqi

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

The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth Rs 6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency said in a public advertisement today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sUKBWJ

US Slid On Corruption Ranking Under Trump Administration: Report

The United States last year slid down the rankings of a global corruption index as America's system of checks and balances faced growing threats on Donald Trump's watch, Transparency International... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MDHrQd

Beating Retreat 2019: Tunes Of Local Musicians To Dominate

Indian compositions would dominate the Beating Retreat ceremony this year as 19 of the 27 tunes to be played at the event today, would be from local musicians As .many as 27 performances on the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CPMI2I

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

Early 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced herself to American voters on Monday by drawing a sharp contrast with Donald Trump, offering a robust defense of her progressive positions a... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2S03gQ0

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

As the BJP faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that his party will always protect the interests of Assam. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SctFZP

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

As part of the second edition of ''Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with a total of 2,000 students, parents and teachers in the national capital today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HDXXRr

Beating Retreat 2019: Things to Know About The Ceremony

Beating the Retreat ceremony, organised at the Vijay Chowk on January 29 every year, marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SctoGh

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

An HIV-positive American who had been deported from Singapore after serving a jail term has leaked online the personal data of 14,200 Singaporeans and foreigners diagnosed in the city-state with the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G5sBkc

"RJD Will Take Part In Rahul Gandhi's Patna Rally," Says Tejashwi Yadav

"RJD Will Take Part In Rahul Gandhi's Patna Rally," Says Tejashwi Yadav RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said his party will take part in Congress President Rahul Gandhi's February 3 rally in Patna. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RV3ms0 via Blogger http://bit.ly/2MGrDw8 January 28, 2019 at 05:51PM

Canadian Arrested In Macau For $284 Million Fraud Attempt: Report

Canadian Arrested In Macau For $284 Million Fraud Attempt: Report A Canadian man has been arrested in the gambling hub of Macau for allegedly trying to defraud an entertainment company out of $284 million, local media reported. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G2jDUG via Blogger http://bit.ly/2sPkvnM January 28, 2019 at 05:51PM

"Trinamool Had Already Booked": Bengal BJP On Shifting PM's Rally Venue

"Trinamool Had Already Booked": Bengal BJP On Shifting PM's Rally Venue The BJP has decided to shift the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in North 24 Parganas'Thakurnagar, as the site where it was scheduled to be held has been booked by the Trinamool... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TjjNLh via Blogger http://bit.ly/2MB4J9o January 28, 2019 at 05:51PM

Holocaust: Polish police probe Auschwitz far-right protest

Holocaust: Polish police probe Auschwitz far-right protest A Polish far-right group staged a controversial march at Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RnKTyY via Blogger http://bit.ly/2sO5YZH January 28, 2019 at 05:39PM

Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine flu fears

Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine flu fears The Danes aim to stop wild boar spreading from Germany, amid fears of African swine fever. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DE7Qu4 via Blogger http://bit.ly/2MBIiAT January 28, 2019 at 05:39PM

US-Bangla crash: Nepal says pilot had 'emotional breakdown'

US-Bangla crash: Nepal says pilot had 'emotional breakdown' The US-Bangla Airlines plane went down in Kathmandu last year, killing 51 of the 71 people on board. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sZ434N via Blogger http://bit.ly/2sQsWzx January 28, 2019 at 05:09PM

Nagpur Cop Shunted Out For Showering Cash On Schoolgirls At Event: Police

Nagpur Cop Shunted Out For Showering Cash On Schoolgirls At Event: Police A Nagpur policeman who allegedly 'showered' cash on a group of young schoolgirls has been shunted out of his beat duty, an official said on Monday. Police have also initiated a probe, from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WpChM3 via Blogger http://bit.ly/2MDHQ55 January 28, 2019 at 05:06PM

Taliban talks: Draft framework for Afghanistan peace 'agreed'

The US and Taliban have agreed in principle to a framework for how to end the 17-year war, US envoy says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FWRsHE

Minimum Income Guarantee To Poor If Congress Comes To Power: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday promised that his party will give a guaranteed minimum income to the poor people of the country if his party forms a government in 2019. He made the promise... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FUhPy1

"Use English 100% Of The Time": US Professor's E-Mail To Chinese Students

The email that landed Saturday afternoon in dozens of Duke University students' inboxes - but that would soon spread across the world - started out innocuously. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RRw110

"RJD Will Take Part In Rahul Gandhi's Patna Rally," Says Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said his party will take part in Congress President Rahul Gandhi's February 3 rally in Patna. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RV3ms0

Canadian Arrested In Macau For $284 Million Fraud Attempt: Report

A Canadian man has been arrested in the gambling hub of Macau for allegedly trying to defraud an entertainment company out of $284 million, local media reported. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G2jDUG

"Trinamool Had Already Booked": Bengal BJP On Shifting PM's Rally Venue

The BJP has decided to shift the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in North 24 Parganas'Thakurnagar, as the site where it was scheduled to be held has been booked by the Trinamool... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TjjNLh

Holocaust: Polish police probe Auschwitz far-right protest

A Polish far-right group staged a controversial march at Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RnKTyY

Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine flu fears

The Danes aim to stop wild boar spreading from Germany, amid fears of African swine fever. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DE7Qu4

US-Bangla crash: Nepal says pilot had 'emotional breakdown'

The US-Bangla Airlines plane went down in Kathmandu last year, killing 51 of the 71 people on board. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sZ434N

Nagpur Cop Shunted Out For Showering Cash On Schoolgirls At Event: Police

A Nagpur policeman who allegedly 'showered' cash on a group of young schoolgirls has been shunted out of his beat duty, an official said on Monday. Police have also initiated a probe, from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WpChM3

Pak Supreme Court To Review Asia Bibi's Acquittal In Blasphemy Case

Pakistan's Supreme Court will on Tuesday begin a review of its own acquittal of a Christian woman charged with blasphemy, a verdict that sparked days of Islamist protests and threats and chaos across... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DF09nD

Minister Who Targeted Rival's Muslim Wife "Embarrassment": Rahul Gandhi

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has called motormouth Union minister Anantkumar Hegde's "an embarrassment to every Indian" after his declaration that any hand that touches a Hindu girl "should not exist".... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rlc7q7

Delhi Doctor "Applies" For Guinness Record For A Surgery On 105-Year-Old

A 105-year-old man has got a new lease of life after undergoing a hip replacement surgery at a Delhi hospital, with the doctor who operated on him, claiming that he was the "oldest person globally" to... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B97olZ

3 Arrested For Playing Loud Music In Noida After 12 AM

Three people were arrested in Noida on Monday for playing loud music around midnight, with speakers mounted on a pickup truck, police said. People living close by complained to the police. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DEJu3I

Ayodhya Case Should Be Heard Without Delay, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that the Ram Temple issue must be heard in the court without delay. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MCWKbC

SAG awards 2019: Black Panther wins top prize at SAG awards

The win for the Marvel film at the Screen Actors Guild awards throws the Oscars race wide open. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SeBEWg

Shiv Sena Meets To Decide Poll Strategy, Take Call On Ties With BJP

The BJP's cantankerous ally, Shiv Sena, is holding a meeting today to decide its strategy for the coming Lok Sabha elections. The party declared in January last year that it would fly solo for the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FTpf4v

Rafale Secrets Give Manohar Parrikar "Power Over PM": Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who is currently holidaying in Goa, alleged today that the audio recordings referring to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in possession of files related to Rafale jet... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HA6l4d

Modi Government Set Up India's Second Agricultural Institute: Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Sunday alleged that the previous UPA government ignored the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission for setting up of a second Indian Agriculture... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FX9Pwj

SAG awards 2019: Black Panther wins top prize

The Black Panther star's victory speech focused on what it means to be "young, gifted and black". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRu3DB

"Only Rahul, Only Priyanka": Amit Shah Reversions OROP To Target Gandhis

Amit Shah introduced a new version of OROP or One Rank One Pension as he targeted Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public meeting in Himachal Pradesh. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DEKbKf

What Naveen Patnaik Said After Sister Gita Mehta Turned Down Padma Shri

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that his sister, writer Gita Mehta, has every right to decline the Padma Shri award. Ms Mehta, who is based in the US, turned down the prestigious award... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UkEjv2

No Bharat Ratna For Vinayak Savarkar Even In The "Modi Era": Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena today said it is "unfortunate" that the icon of the country''s freedom struggle Veer Savarkar has been neglected even in the "Modi era" and not honoured with the Bharat Ratna. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sO5H95

Australian Professor, Sister Found Dead In Argentina

Australian university professor and her sister have been found buried at the home of a family relative in Argentina, days after they were reported missing, the media reported. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WqwxBD

Howard Schultz: Ex-Starbucks CEO considers presidential run

Howard Schultz says he is "seriously considering" running as an independent candidate for US president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ul3g9R

Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike

Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike The bike, made by BigRep, took three days to print and cost about £2,000 ($2,600) to produce. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G0KOzr http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Assets Worth Rs 239-Crore Attached In Ponzi Case Linked To TMC Leader

Assets Worth Rs 239-Crore Attached In Ponzi Case Linked To TMC Leader The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets valued at over Rs 239 crore of a firm linked to TMC MP KD Singh in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged ponzi scam case pegged... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2S6uIL2 http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Nissan says 'co-operating' with US probe

Nissan says 'co-operating' with US probe The carmaker has not provided more details on the inquiry reportedly about executive pay disclosures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G3NGLL http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

"Hosh First, Josh Later": Congress Jabs Manohar Parrikar On Uri Punchline

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18-Month-Old Baby Falls From Escalator At Bengaluru Metro Station, Dies

18-Month-Old Baby Falls From Escalator At Bengaluru Metro Station, Dies An 18-month-old toddler died after falling from the escalator at a Bengaluru Metro station onto the main road 50 feet below, an official said today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DDjANJ http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

From Shashi Tharoor, Praise For Priyanka Gandhi And "Word Of The Day"

From Shashi Tharoor, Praise For Priyanka Gandhi And "Word Of The Day" Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's launch into politics shows the Congress will not hold back its big guns and will pull out all the stops before the general elections, senior leader Shashi Tharoor said,... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RSxZ13 http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

"Ready To Step Down": HD Kumaraswamy's Outburst Betrays Coalition Chaos

"Ready To Step Down": HD Kumaraswamy's Outburst Betrays Coalition Chaos Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today threatened to step down as he reacted furiously to questions about Congress lawmakers saying "Siddaramaiah is their chief minister". The Congress must... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sPvRbJ http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats' Washington warns against the intimidation of opposition leader Juan Guaidó and US diplomats. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uj6TwT http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Wang Quanzhang: China jails leading human rights lawyer

Wang Quanzhang: China jails leading human rights lawyer The prominent lawyer was found guilty of state subversion in a case his supporters say was political. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CO12Zj http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil

Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil More than 300 people are missing two days after a dam collapsed as the number of dead rises to 58. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiNWu3 http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Former Odisha Minister Chaitanya Prasad Majhi Dies At 90

Veteran tribal leader and former Odisha minister Chaitanya Prasad Majhi died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar today morning following brief illness. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sQm5WQ

Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike

Assets Worth Rs 239-Crore Attached In Ponzi Case Linked To TMC Leader

Nissan says 'co-operating' with US probe

"Hosh First, Josh Later": Congress Jabs Manohar Parrikar On Uri Punchline

18-Month-Old Baby Falls From Escalator At Bengaluru Metro Station, Dies

From Shashi Tharoor, Praise For Priyanka Gandhi And "Word Of The Day"

"Ready To Step Down": HD Kumaraswamy's Outburst Betrays Coalition Chaos

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

Wang Quanzhang: China jails leading human rights lawyer

Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil

Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike

The bike, made by BigRep, took three days to print and cost about £2,000 ($2,600) to produce. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G0KOzr

Assets Worth Rs 239-Crore Attached In Ponzi Case Linked To TMC Leader

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets valued at over Rs 239 crore of a firm linked to TMC MP KD Singh in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged ponzi scam case pegged... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2S6uIL2

Nissan says 'co-operating' with US probe

The carmaker has not provided more details on the inquiry reportedly about executive pay disclosures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G3NGLL

"Hosh First, Josh Later": Congress Jabs Manohar Parrikar On Uri Punchline

While Goa Chief Mnister Manohar Parrikar may have drawn loud cheers from the crowd on Sunday when he delivered Vicky Kaushal's punchline from the super hit film "Uri: The Surgical Strike", it has... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CQKoYW

18-Month-Old Baby Falls From Escalator At Bengaluru Metro Station, Dies

An 18-month-old toddler died after falling from the escalator at a Bengaluru Metro station onto the main road 50 feet below, an official said today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2DDjANJ

From Shashi Tharoor, Praise For Priyanka Gandhi And "Word Of The Day"

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's launch into politics shows the Congress will not hold back its big guns and will pull out all the stops before the general elections, senior leader Shashi Tharoor said,... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RSxZ13

"Ready To Step Down": HD Kumaraswamy's Outburst Betrays Coalition Chaos

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today threatened to step down as he reacted furiously to questions about Congress lawmakers saying "Siddaramaiah is their chief minister". The Congress must... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sPvRbJ

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

Washington warns against the intimidation of opposition leader Juan Guaidó and US diplomats. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uj6TwT

Wang Quanzhang: China jails leading human rights lawyer

The prominent lawyer was found guilty of state subversion in a case his supporters say was political. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CO12Zj

Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil

More than 300 people are missing two days after a dam collapsed as the number of dead rises to 58. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiNWu3

US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms

The Trump administration lifts curbs on firms linked to Oleg Deripaska, despite objections from Democrats. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RiQyGK

Louisiana shooting: Police arrest suspect of five killed

US police have arrested Dakota Theriot, suspected of killing five people, including his parents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tieuf5

Trevor the Duck: Niue mourns 'world's loneliest duck'

Trevor, the only duck on the Pacific island of Niue, lived in a puddle and was cared for by locals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G4R9dd

Duke University professor removed over 'Speak English' email

A professor loses her job as programme director after urging Chinese students to speak “100% English”. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WmkJAt

'Red scarves' march in Paris against yellow-vest violence

About 10,000 people call for an end to weeks of often violent yellow-vest demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RjPjqx

Vogue Business: New title focuses on fashion industry

The launch of the digital title comes as the US media industry goes through another round of job cuts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UmmCv4

Protesters and riot police clash in Honduras

Demonstrations mark the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Juan Orlando Hernández. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WoODnz

XXXTentacion's son Gekyume arrives seven months after rapper's death

XXXTentacion's girlfriend confirms the birth of his son, seven months after he was shot dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MzyZl0

How addict Jesus survived South Africa's drug epidemic

The heroin-based cocktail that robbed a man of a decade of his life in one South African township. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DEVrpV

Dog whistles: The secret language politicians are using

From Obama's clothing to the Brexit campaign - how to decode the hidden messages in politics known as "dog whistles". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SedWcI

Kamala Harris and the US state looking to take down Trump

With a front-runner in the 2020 race, and the House Speaker winning her shutdown battle, the state is resurgent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RS8FIM

Brutalist concrete of old Yugoslavia inspires new generation

Nostalgic tours of old Yugoslav urban estates are Belgrade's new cool. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WkxMSY

Taliban talks: Will negotiations lead to peace in Afghanistan?

Both sides describe "progress", is this the beginning of the end of Afghanistan's 17-year conflict? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HMphgv

Venezuelan pirates - the new scourge of the Caribbean

As Venezuela's economy collapses, a tide of lawlessness - and piracy - is spreading to the nearby island of Trinidad. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TdOP77

Fyre Festival: My front-row seat for the chaos in the Exumas

Two new documentaries detail the mess of the 2017 event in the Bahamas. This is the islanders' story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CQOLDt

The mistake that led to a £1.2bn business

How two Estonian friends built popular money transfer business TransferWise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UlJ07M

Supreme Court Seeks Details On Foreigners Detained In Assam

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to provide it various details including number of functional detention centres in Assam and the number of foreigners detained there during the last 10... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Wo6T0x

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

The chief of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Ranjan Daimary and 14 others were on Monday convicted by the CBI Special Court in the 2008 case of serial bomb blasts in Assam which had... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2S9ZgeH

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

The captain of a Bangladeshi aeroplane "seemed to have an emotional breakdown" before a deadly crash last March, Nepali investigators said in a final report on the Himalayan nation's worst aviation... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FT7KkP

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

A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Kushinagar, about 322 kilometre from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B7SDA2

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

A man in West Bengal became the most talked about bridegroom of his town on Sunday, when he came to tie the knot in a road roller, breaking away from the tradition of arriving on a horse or in a car. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sPrIEH

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

As Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's comment is interpreted by the opposition as veiled criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling BJP has put out a clarification. Nitin Gadkari meant the... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2sPpOUz

2 Dead, 37 Injured As Bus Overturns In Odisha

At least two persons were killed, and 30 others were injured after a bus overturned near Kesinga in Kalahandi district today. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G9frT4

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

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has been criticized by the BJP after he tweeted about watching his son's film Seetharama Kalyana, which hit the screens last week. Almost the entire Karnataka... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tf7b7S

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

Thousands of protesters marched through Paris on Sunday to condemn violence in the "yellow vest" movement that has rocked France for weeks with angry protests over President Emmanuel Macron's rule. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HBFVPw

Goa Assembly Budget Session Starts Tomorrow; Manohar Parrikar To Attend

The three-day budget session of the Goa Assembly will begin from Tuesday during which ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will present the financial statement for fiscal 2019-20. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CLGGzX

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

There is no proof that Beijing's detention of a Chinese-born Australian writer is related to the arrest of Canadians in China, Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne said on Monday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WpG8so

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

In a significant find in the global spread of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria, scientists have found a "superbug" gene -- first detected in New Delhi over a decade back -- in one of the last... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MHuoNP

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

BR Ambdekar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, out of compulsion and not by heart, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B9mpEv

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

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he has expressed concern to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the prison conditions faced by former Renault boss Carlos Ghosn. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B9nnk7

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

Search engine Bing's outage in China last week was a technical error, rather than an intentional censorship block, a source familiar with the matter said, although Chinese authorities and Microsoft... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MAgAVc

Cold Morning In Delhi, Minimum Temperature Settles At 5.5 Degrees

Delhiites woke up to a cold morning on Monday with the minimum temperature settling at 5.5 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G2h7xO

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

Nasa's Mars Opportunity rover that went into hibernation last June after a massive dust storm blocked sunlight from reaching its solar panels to generate power, might have "died", fear scientists. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FSZDon

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

Democratic presidential aspirant Tulsi Gabbard has alleged that she had become a victim of "religious bigotry" and some media outlets were targeting her and accusing her supporters, who have Hindu... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FTtjSu

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

The Supreme Court todayasked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to specify the dates on which Karti Chidambaram is required to appear for questioning. The probe agency had opposed Karti Chidambaram's... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2G4CYEY

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

The bail was granted on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The next date of hearing in the case is 11 February. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UnbldV

"HighJosh": Nirmala Sitharaman Watches Uri With War Veterans In Bengaluru

"HighJosh": Nirmala Sitharaman Watches Uri With War Veterans In Bengaluru Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday watched the movie, "Uri: The Surgical Strike", along with a group of war veterans at Central Spirit Mall in Bengaluru's Bellandur. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2FRqlOk http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

They Were Trusted With Keys To Trump's Golf Club. Then They Were Fired

They Were Trusted With Keys To Trump's Golf Club. Then They Were Fired They had spent years on the staff of Donald Trump's golf club, winning employee-of-the-month awards and receiving glowing letters of recommendation. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2MxfuJE http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

"Chocolatey Face Remark For Actors, Not Political Leaders": BJP Leader

"Chocolatey Face Remark For Actors, Not Political Leaders": BJP Leader After a major political controversy broke out over his "chocolatey face" remark, senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday chose to offer a clarification that his much-hyped comment was... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2B5zluV http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh Australian Open men's singles title with a crushing victory over Rafael Nadal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2ecVP http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal

Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal Train 18, India's fastest, will now be known as "Vande Bharat Express", Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said today. The train will run between Delhi and Varanasi at a maximum speed of 160 km per hour.... from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2WjB2hq http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Opposition Set Aside Differences To "Remove This Watchman", Says PM Modi

Opposition Set Aside Differences To "Remove This Watchman", Says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the opposition camp was coming together as they feared being caught by the government for their involvement in corruption. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2HybjP5 http://bit.ly/2Absj7E

Mural By UK's Elusive Street Artist Disappears From Paris Theatre

Mural By UK's Elusive Street Artist Disappears From Paris Theatre A mural painted by the British anonymous street artist, Banksy, on a fire door in Paris' Bataclan theatre has been stolen, the media reported. from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2UhoCos http://bit.ly/2Absj7E