News: July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Heavy Cost For Traffic Violations In Motor Vehicles Bill: 10 Points

A bill that proposes tougher penalties and heavy fines for road violations is a step away from becoming law after it cleared the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Though it was already cleared by the Lok...

Real Madrid Coach Zidane Confident As Benzema Hat-Trick Helps Lift Gloom

Zinedine Zidane's preparations for the new season have also been overshadowed by the saga of Gareth Bale's future at the club.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 With Rotating Camera Goes on Sale in India

Samsung Galaxy A80 is currently up for purchase via Amazon India, Flipkart, and the Samsung India website.

North Korea Missile Tests Didn't Violate Kim Jong Un Pledge To Trump: US

US national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday North Korea's recent missile tests did not violate a pledge its leader Kim Jong Un made to President Donald Trump, but Pyongyang had yet to...

US Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates For First Time Since 2008

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell cited signs of a global slowdown, simmering US trade tensions and a desire to boost too-low inflation in explaining the central bank's decision to lower borrowing costs for...

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 Set to Launch in India Today: All You Need to Know

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 was globally unveiled back in May, and is due to launch in India today.

Live Updates: Supreme Court To Hear Unnao Rape Case Today

The Supreme Court will today take up the letter written by the Unnao teen rape survivor's family to the Chief Justice of India. The letter had alleged grave danger to them from accused BJP lawmaker...

Britain Doubles 2019 Budget As It Prepares To Leave EU

Britain will provide an extra £2.1 billion ($2.6 billion, 2.3 billion euros) to prepare for leaving the European Union, with or without a deal, doubling its current 2019 budget, the government...

धोनी सेना से जुड़े, आतंक प्रभावित दक्षिण कश्मीर में ड्यूटी

विश्व कप में भारतीय टीम के सेमीफाइनल से बाहर होने के बाद धोनी के संन्यास की अटकलें लगाई जा रही थी.

रवि शास्त्री ही बने रह सकते हैं टीम इंडिया के कोच-रिपोर्ट

पिछले दिनों वेस्टइंडीज़ रवाना होने से पहले विराट कोहली ने कहा था कि वो चाहते हैं कि एक बार फिर से शास्त्री को ही कोच बनाया जाए.

"Gratified By Cooperation From Great Friend India": US Sanctions Iran

The United States is "highly gratified by co-operation from a great friend and partner like India" on the Iranian oil sanctions, the White House said on Wednesday as the Trump administration slapped...

युवराज सिंह और गेल ने जमकर किया डांस, वीडियो वायरल

युवराज सिंह इन दिनों कनाडा में चल रही ग्लोबल टी20 लीग में खेल रहे हैं, जहां उन्होंने अबतक शानदार प्रदर्शन किया है

Awards Given To Lawyers In US Navy SEAL War Crimes Trial Revoked

U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer on Wednesday revoked awards given to several military prosecutors in the court-martial of a Navy SEAL who was acquitted of murdering an Iraqi prisoner but convicted...

"Go Easy On Me Kid": Joe Biden, Rivals Temper Tone At Democratic Debate

Moderate frontrunner Joe Biden and his 2020 Democratic rivals took the stage Wednesday ready for a dog fight but began their debate largely with cooler heads prevailing, uniting under a common goal of...

Greenland Ice Sheet Sees One Of Its Greatest Melting Events Ever Recorded

The same heat dome that roasted Europe and broke national temperature records in five countries last week has shifted to Greenland, where it is causing one of the biggest melt events ever observed on...

Waterpark Wave Machine In China Triggers 'Tsunami', 44 Injured

A wave machine at a waterpark in northern China went rogue Sunday, launching a crushing tsunami that injured at least 44 people, according to The Associated Press.

Canada Serial Killer Nurse Was Caught Only Because Of Confession: Probe

Elizabeth Wettlaufer arrived for her first day of work as a nurse at the Meadow Park nursing home in 2014 with glowing references. She was well liked, they said, a "good worker" who "loved to mentor...

US Imposes Sanctions On Iran's Foreign Minister Amid Escalating Tensions

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday in a dramatic step bound to further escalate tensions with Tehran.

American YouTube Star Killed In Paragliding Accident

YouTube star Grant Thompson, who rose to fame as host of the popular channel "The King of Random," has died in a paragliding accident, his family announced.

Chinese Metal Tycoon Charged For $1.8 Billion Tariff Scam In US

The Chinese billionaire founder of metals giant Zhongwang has been indicted in the United States for his alleged role in an elaborate scheme to avoid paying $1.8 billion in tariffs on aluminum shipped...

1 Kg Of This Rare Assam Tea Was Sold For Rs 70,500 At Auction

A rare variety of tea in Assam was auctioned for Rs 70, 501 a kg at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) on Wednesday. Ortodox Golden Tips, from the Maijan tea estate, smashed the record set by...

US Senate Confirms Kelly Craft As Ambassador To United Nations

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Craft, a Republican donor who is currently ambassador to Canada, as ambassador to the United Nations, despite opposition from Democrats who criticized...

Delhi Man Killed By Neighbours For Refusing To Pay For Alcohol: Police

Two men were arrested In Delhi on Wednesday for allegedly murdering their neighbour after he refused to give them money to buy alcohol, the police said.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Real Madrid's Pre-Season Struggles Continue With Loss To Tottenham

Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game with a deft finish after pouncing on a disastrous pass by Marcelo.

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बुलेटप्रूफ जैकेट और इतने ग्रेनेड के साथ गश्त लगाएंगे धोनी

पूर्व भारतीय कप्तान एमएस धोनी वेस्टइंडीज दौरे पर जाने की बजाय 15 दिनों तक पैरा कमांडो बटालियन के साथ ट्रेनिंग करेंगे

Stunning Rare Photo Captures Sea Lion Falling Into Whale's Mouth

In a stunning photo, a wildlife photographer has captured a sea lion falling into the mouth of a humpback whale in what he calls a "once-in-a-lifetime" moment.

US Will Help Japan And South Korea "Find A Path Forward": Mike Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would encourage Washington's two biggest Asian allies Japan and South Korea "to find a path forward" from their diplomatic row when he meets their foreign...

Karnataka Teens Win Google Award For Developing Eco-Friendly Rubber

Karnataka teenagers Aman KA and AU Nachiketha Kumar have developed an eco-friendly and cost-effective process of coagulating rubber using "bimbli" extract, a feat that has bagged them the National...

12 Children Fall Ill After Consuming Milk At Temple In Hapur

More than 12 children were admitted to hospital last night after they consumed the milk which was distributed at a temple in Indergarhi in Hapur on the occasion of ''Sawan Shivratri.''

Fossil Of Creature, With Head Like "Star Wars" Spaceship, Found In Canada

Hundreds of fossils of a primordial sea creature with rake-like claws and a head resembling a famous fictional spaceship have been unearthed in Canada, providing a wealth of information about an...

पिता बनने वाले हैं रहाणे, तस्वीरें शेयर करके दी खुशखबरी

अजिंक्य रहाणे ने इंस्टाग्राम पर पत्नी की गोद भराई की तस्वीरें शेयर की.

Realme X to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart and Realme.com

Realme X price in India starts at Rs. 16,999, and it will go on sale at 12pm (noon) in India today.

US "Working Hard" With India To Help Grow Its Economy: Mike Pompeo

The United State is "working hard" with the Indian government to provide the country with opportunities to grow its economy as a part of the Trump Administration's Indo-Pacific strategy, Secretary of...

Residents Of "Pakistan Wali Gali" In UP Urge PM For Name Change

Residents of "Pakistan Wali Gali" in Greater Noida on Tuesday have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to change the name of their colony as they were not being able...

Body Of Missing Cafe Coffee Day Owner VG Siddhartha Found: Updates

The body of missing Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha has been found, two days after he went missing from a bridge near Mangaluru in Karnataka.

Cafe Coffee Day Founder's Body Found 2 Days After He Went Missing

The body of VG Siddhartha, the founder of the popular chain Cafe Coffee Day and son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has been found, two days after he went missing from a bridge...

Stray Dog Trying To Find Shelter From Rain Beaten In Mumbai

A stray dog taking shelter from rain in a neighbourhood in Mumbai's Worli was brutally beaten by security guards last week. The incident has sparked massive outrage on social media. Politicians and...

Redmi 7A to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Mi.com Today

Redmi 7A will go on sale at 12pm (noon) IST on Flipkart and Mi.com today, and both the sites have listed a host of sale offers as well.

Senior US Official Warns Against Using 5G Tech From "Totalitarian States"

The United States on Tuesday urged countries to consider long-term implications of adopting 5G technology from nations that have pursued a totalitarian vision of the role of the state in peoples''...

बैन लगने के बाद पृथ्वी शॉ ने दी 'सफाई',बताया कहां हो गई गलती

टीम इंडिया के युवा बल्लेबाज पृथ्वी शॉ पर 15 नवंबर तक का बैन लग गया है, उन्हें प्रतिबंधित पदार्थ लेने का दोषी पाया गया

79-Year-Old Is Going To Jail For Feeding Stray Cats Who Gave Her Comfort

She said she feeds the stray cats in her neighborhood because it brings her comfort and companionship. Nancy Segula has been lonely, especially after the death of her husband in 2017.

North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Missiles, Says South Korea

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday morning, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.

A Hotel Chain Is Discarding Single-Use Toiletries To Reduce Plastic Waste

One of the world's largest hotel companies is doing away with a tiny perk: miniature versions of shampoo, conditioner and other bathroom products.

Madhya Pradesh Man Called Rahul Gandhi Wants To Drop Famous Surname

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi might have been grappling with organisational challenges in his party but his 22-year-old namesake from Indore in Madhya Pradesh is worried for other reasons.

Russian Instagram Influencer's Body Found In Suitcase At Home: Report

A prominent Russian Instagram influencer's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in her rented accommodation in Moscow by her parents, media reports said.

Bill To Guarantee Minimum Wage To Workers Passed By Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Wages Code Bill that will enable introduction of minimum wage for workers besides addressing issues like delay in payment to employees.

Monday, July 29, 2019

विराट ने शेयर की फोटो लेकिन नहीं नज़र आए रोहित

कल विराट कोहली ने रोहित शर्मा के साथ कथित अनबन की खबरों पर पहली बार प्रतिक्रिया दी थी. कप्‍तान कोहली ने साफ कर दिया कि टीम इंडिया में ऐसा कोई माहौल नहीं है.

Sensex Gains OVer 150 Points, Nifty Crosses 11,200

The Sensex and Nifty indexes had finished 0.52 per cent and 0.84 per cent respectively on Monday. Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp and Tech Mahindra will report their financial results for the quarter ended...

क्रिस गेल ने जड़े 12 छक्के, सिर्फ 54 बॉल पर ठोंक डाले 122 रन

क्रिस गेल ने नाबाद 122 रन बनाए, लेकिन खराब मौसम होने के बाद विपक्षी टीम मैदान पर उतर ही नहीं पाई और मुकाबला रद्द करना पड़ा.

Brazil Police End Neymar Rape Probe Over Lack Of Evidence

The police decision will be sent to prosecutors on Tuesday, who will have 15 days to evaluate the case.

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Search On For SM Krishna's Missing Son-In-Law VG Siddhartha: Updates

VG Siddhartha, the founder of the popular chain Cafe Coffee Day and son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has gone missing from Mangaluru in Karnataka, the police said.

US Woman Boasted Of Massive Credit Card Data Theft Online, Arrested

A tech engineer in the western US state of Washington was arrested Monday on charges of stealing sensitive data from more than 100 million credit card applications at financial heavyweight Capital...

सानिया के बाद अब यह बेटी बनेगी पाकिस्तानी क्रिकेटर की दुल्हन

पाकिस्तान क्रिकेटर और हरियाणा की इस बेटी का निकाह 20 अगस्त को दुबई में हाेगा. शादी ने लिए 17 अगस्त को पूरा परिवार रवाना होगा.

Probe Uncovers How Illicit Funds Are Still Reaching Vijay Mallya: Report

The Enforcement Directorate has unearthed an alleged nexus of slush funds being transferred to fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya by his India-based "close associate" with the help of shell companies,...

Cafe Coffee Day Founder VG Siddhartha Goes Missing From Mangaluru

VG Siddhartha, the founder of the popular chain Cafe Coffee Day and son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has gone missing from Mangaluru in Karnataka, the police said. He was last...

युवी का कमाल, टीम फिर भी नहीं टाल पाई हार

ग्लोबल टी20 कनाडा लीग में युवराज सिंह ने टोरंटो नेशल्स की ओर बल्लेबाजी और गेंदबाजी दोनों में कमाल किया, लेकिन इसके बावजूद उनकी टीम आखिरी गेंद पर हार गई

लड़कियों से 'गंदी बात' करने वाले क्रिकेटर ने मांगी माफी

इमाम उल हक पाकिस्‍तान क्रिकेट टीम के पूर्व कप्‍तान इंजमाम उल हक के भतीजे हैं. उनके पाकिस्‍तानी टीम में चुने जाने पर भी विवाद हुआ था और आरोप लगे थे कि इंजमाम के चलते उन्‍हें टीम में जगह मिली है.

3-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped By 2 Men In Rajasthan

A 3-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Rajasthan Alwar district on Sunday, the police said. Three men have been arrested by the police.

9 साल पहले कैमरा संभाला, अब एशेज खेलने के दावेदार

25 साल के मार्नस लाबुशाने सबसे पहले 2014/15 में इंडिया के खिलाफ ब्रिस्‍बेन टेस्‍ट में सब्‍सटीट्यूट खिलाड़ी के तौर पर शॉर्ट लेग पर कैच लपककर सुर्खियों में आए थे.

Mysterious Radioactive Cloud Over Europe Originated In Russia: Scientists

An international team of researchers has traced an unusual 2017 radioactive release that blanketed a large part of Europe to Russia.

"Pink Lady Bandit", Who Robbed Multiple Banks Along East Coast, Arrested

She robbed multiple banks in several states along the East Coast, armed with notes demanding money from tellers - and, the authorities say, a "distinctive pink handbag."

Top UP Officers Take Chopper Ride To Shower Flowers On Kanwar Pilgrims

In keeping with the novel practice started by the Uttar Pradesh government last year, Kanwar pilgrims were on Monday showered with flower petals from helicopter in Ghaziabad by top administrative...

Oppo K3 to Go on Sale Today via Amazon.in in India

Oppo K3 is all set to go on sale once again today via Amazon. The Chinese smartphone maker will be putting the phone on sale at 12pm (noon).

Hyderabad Businessman Kidnapped, Freed After Family Pays Rs. 1 Crore

A private financier in Hyderabad was kidnapped by four masked men Sunday night and taken to a godown over nine kilometers away, the police said. He was released after his family paid Rs 1 crore as...

Drug-Resistant Strain Of Malaria Is Making It "Almost Untreatable"

Last week, two studies found that the presence of drug-resistant strains of malaria is on the rise in southeast Asia. The research has provoked alarm among scientists who are leading the fight against...

Realme 3i to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Realme Online Store Today

Realme 3i flash sale is set for today, and it will begin at 12pm (noon) IST on Flipkart and Realme online store.

Pakistani Military Aircraft Crashes On Training Flight, 17 Killed

A Pakistani military aircraft on a training flight crashed in a built-up area in the city of Rawalpindi, killing all five crew members and 12 civilians, a statement from the army's communications wing...

US Man Caught With Missile Launcher At Airport, Says It Was A "Souvenir"

US transport security officers confiscated a missile launcher from a checked bag at a Washington-area airport on Monday, with a Texas man saying it was a souvenir from Kuwait.

10 Killed After Plane Crashes Into Pakistan Neighbourhood: Report

At least 10 people lost their lives and 12 others were injured when a small plane crashed into a residential area near in Pakistan's Rawalpindi early on Tuesday.

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology

Megan Rapinoe, Conquering Hero, Returns to Cheers but Not to Action

By KURT STREETER from NYT Sports

While Reporting on Facebook Scams, an Unexpected Tragedy

By JACK NICAS from NYT Reader Center

आयरलैंड पर जीत के बावजूद इस वजह से इंग्लैंड को लगी थी फटकार

वर्ल्ड चैंपियन इंग्लैंड ने आयरलैंड को 143 रनों के अंतर से हरा दिया था, फिर भी उन्‍‌हें कोच से डांट सुननी ही पड़ी

Meghan Guest Edits September Issue Of British Vogue

Prince Harry's wife Meghan will guest edit the September issue of iconic fashion magazine British Vogue, which will see her in "candid conversation" with former US first lady Michelle Obama.

न्यूज़ीलैंड के इस बल्लेबाज़ ने 18 गेंदों पर लगाई हाफ सेंचुरी

12 वें ओवर में ही उन्होंने अपनी टीम को जीत की मंजिल तक पहुंचा दिया. गप्टिल 86 रन बनाने के बाद नॉट आउट रहे.

Retired Army Officer Beaten To Death For Resisting Robbery In Amethi

A 64-year-old retired Army captain was beaten to death by unidentified men in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, police said on Sunday.

"Better To Have Rats Than To Be One": Baltimore Paper Blasts Trump

On Saturday evening, the editorial board of a paper that has been a city fixture since 1837 joined the wave of Maryland residents and leaders condemning Trump's tweets calling Rep. Elijah Cummings's...

Las principales noticias del lunes

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal

John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S.

Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman

By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports

The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus

By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion

एक आंख खराब पर मलिंगा के स्टाइल में बुमराह सी बॉलिंग

तमिलनाडु प्रीमियर लीग में तेज गेंदबाज जी पेरियास्‍वामी अपने बॉलिंग एक्‍शन से धूम मचा रहे हैं.

India's Condemns Attack On Office Of Afghan President's Running Mate

India on Sunday strongly condemned the terror attack on the office of Afghan president Ashraf Ghani's running mate Amrullah Saleh in Kabul.

Saudi Prince's $500 Billion Megacity Shows Signs Of Life

The walls are covered with graffiti in the sleepy fishing village of Khurayba. There are supplications to God, advertisements for vacation rentals and house painters. Near the local school, there's a...

Officer Accuses Trump's Nominee For Top Army Post Of Sex Assault

Gen. John E. Hyten's chances of being confirmed as the military's second-highest officer may come down to one thing next week: whether senators believe an Army colonel's charges that he sexually...

In Benjamin Netanyahu's Election Campaign, A PM Modi Cameo

An election advertisement banner, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, has been seen in Israel.

The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means

By KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World

Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours

By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S.

Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper

No Corrections: July 29, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections

Iran Says Britain's Seizure Of Its Oil Tanker Breaches Nuclear Deal

Iran on Sunday called Britain's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker a breach of an ailing 2015 nuclear deal, after remaining parties to the accord met in Vienna in a bid to keep it alive.

K Palaniswami, MK Stalin Trade Barbs Over Cancelled Elections In Vellore

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday hit out at MK Stalin for blaming his party AIADMK for the cancellation of elections in Vellore constituency in April and said that it only happened...

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Baggage Container Rolls Off In Wind, Hits Parked Vistara Plane In Mumbai

A Vistara plane parked at Mumbai airport was dented after an empty baggage container of another airline, propelled by gusty wind, accidentally rolled off and hit one of its engines, the airline said...

Inter Milan Edge Neymar-Less Paris Saint-Germain On Penalties

Neymar, linked with a move back to his former club Barcelona, remained in China's Shenzhen, PSG's previous stop on their Asian tour, while his team-mates flew to Macau.

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Live updates: Rainfall warning for Mumbai, situation grim in Assam, Bihar

Heavy rains caused flash floods in Maharashtra's Thane district, where hundreds of marooned people were rescued from a train and other places, while the situation remained grim in Assam and Bihar.

Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper

Corrections: July 28, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections

"We're African Americans, Patriots": Barack Obama Shares Article On Trump

Former President Barack Obama, who doesn't often comment on current politics, seemed to endorse on Saturday an op-ed written by 148 African Americans who served in his administration that called out...

The Other Greens In Your Bagged Lettuce - Frogs, Snakes And Lizards

The first review by scientists of wild animals found by customers in prepackaged produce makes clear that frogs are the trouble, and bagged lettuce and spinach are, by and large, their preferred...

In Setback For Sharad Pawar's Party, Lawmaker Says He Will Join BJP

In yet another setback for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra, its legislator Vaibhav Pichad announced on Saturday that he was going to join the ruling BJP.

How Ocasio-Cortez's "Squad" Turned Into Most Polarising Word Of The Year

The four congresswomen-elect, in Washington for the November 2018 new-member orientation, had gathered for an interview about the history they had made. There simply had not been people like them in...

CNN Anchor's Emotional Response To Trump's Rant About "Infested" Hometown

CNN anchor Victor Blackwell paused for 10 long seconds as he considered President Donald Trump's latest tweets targeting a lawmaker of color Saturday.

Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land

By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World

बांग्लादेशी टीम के कोच बने दुनिया के ये दो खतरनाक गेंदबाज

स्पिन गेंदबाजी और तेज गेंदबाजी में अधिक धार लाने के लिए बोर्ड ने न्यूजीलैंड और साउथ अफ्रीका के दो दिग्गजों को अपनी टीम के साथ जोड़ा है

The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports

Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say

By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York

Economic Offenders A "Serious Threat", Says India At BRICS Meet In Brazil

Terming economic offenders a "serious threat" to the world's economic stability, India has urged the BRICS nations to continue to work together against such lawbreakers and fugitives.

लसित मलिंगा आखिरी वनडे के बाद हुए भावुक, क्रिटिक्‍स पर बरसे

अपने आखिरी मैच में मलिंगा ने 3 विकेट लिए. उन्‍होंने विकेट के साथ अपना वनडे करियर समाप्‍त किया.

Over 800 Protesters, Demanding Fair Elections, Arrested In Russia

Police in Moscow said they arrested more than 1,000 people Saturday at a banned opposition protest calling for city authorities to reverse decisions to exclude key opposition candidates from the...

Flipkart to Host Super Flash Sunday Sale Today

Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20, Redmi 7A, Realme X, and Realme 3i are set to be available for purchase today through the Flipkart Super Flash Sunday sale at 12pm (noon) IST.

Former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy Dies At 77

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Jaipal Reddy passed away at a hospital in Hyderabad early hours of Sunday. He was 77.

3-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped In UP Village

A 3-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, the police said.

U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics

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France To Reach Deal With US On Taxing Tech Giants By Next Month

France wants to reach a deal with the US on taxing tech giants by a G7 meeting in late August, Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said Saturday.

Bihar Lawyer Files Complaint Against Signatories Of Letter To PM

A criminal complaint has been filed in a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur against actor Konkona Sena Sharma and some others who wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing his attention...

Friday, July 26, 2019

8 Killed, Dozens Injured As Twin Quakes Strike Islands In Philippines

Eight people were killed and dozens injured when twin earthquakes struck islands in the northern Philippines early on Saturday while many were still asleep, local officials said.

Singapore-Chinese Man Gets 4 Weeks In Jail For Racist Attack On Indian

A Singaporean man of Chinese origin was sentenced to four weeks in jail and fined 1,000 Singapore dollars for racist remarks insulting an Indian national working at the Changi airport.

3 Of Family Found Dead On IIT Campus In Delhi, Police Suspect Suicide

A lab technician living inside the premises of IIT Delhi allegedly committed suicide along with his wife and mother on Friday.

"Don't Think There Was Any Hatchet": US Speaker On Meeting Ocasio-Cortez

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had no hatchet to bury on Friday, playing down tensions after a meeting between the powerful speaker and freshman...

Man Stabs Woman To Death In Delhi Following An Argument: Police

A woman, in her early 20s, was stabbed to death by a man in southeast Delhi's Bhogal area on Friday evening, following which the accused was put under arrest, police said.

Seats Have Shrunk, Legroom Has Vanished - And Airlines Aren't Done Yet

Air travel is becoming a test of physical endurance. Seats have shrunk, legroom has vanished -- and the airlines aren't done with you yet.

रोहित पर अनुष्‍का का पलटवार, सोशल मीडिया पर लिखी ये बात

खबरों के अनुसार रोहित शर्मा ने अनुष्का शर्मा को अपने इंस्टाग्राम अकाउंट पर अनफॉलो कर दिया है. रोहित शर्मा काफी पहले ही विराट कोहली को अनफॉलो कर चुके हैं

Days After Imran Khan's Visit, US Approves Sales To Support Pak F-16 Jets

Days after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pentagon notified the US Congress on Friday of its decision to approve military sales worth USD...

Eight Killed, Dozens Injured As Twin Quakes Strike Philippines

Eight people were killed and dozens injured when twin earthquakes struck islands in the northern Philippines early Saturday while many were still asleep, local officials said.

SpiceJet Engineer Killed During Maintenance Was Untrained, Says Regulator

SpiceJet engineer Rohit Pandey, who died at the Kolkata airport on July 9 after getting stuck in the flaps of a plane's landing gear door, was untrained and working without any supervision, a DGCA...

Overnight Rain Chokes Mumbai, Revive Memories Of July 26, 2005 Fury

The heavy rainfall in Mumbai has led to massive waterlogging and massive traffic jams across the city, revivingthe memories of the much greater monsoon fury the city had witnessed on July 26, 2005....

Woman Dies Trying To Reach "Into The Wild" Bus In Alaska

A Belarusian woman who was trying to hike to an abandoned bus at the edge of Denali National Park in Alaska made famous in the book and movie "Into the Wild" died after being swept away in a river,...

South African President Makes Public Info On Meetings With Gupta Brothers

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has made public an affidavit in which he revealed the details of his meetings with the controversial Gupta brothers to the Zondo Commission of Inquiry.

Gone In 3 Minutes: How 680 Kg Gold Was Stolen From Airport In Brazil

It took less than three minutes for eight armed men to make off with $30 million worth of gold bars from Sao Paulo's international airport -- possibly the second-largest heist in Brazil's history.

Shivraj Chouhan Slams Azam Khan Over Sexist Remark In Parliament

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday attacked Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for his sexist remark against BJP MP Rama Devi in the Lok Sabha, alleging he derives...

Bahamas To Bali: These Are Top Destinations For Private Jet Arrivals

Heatwaves and protests this month in New York, London and Hong Kong may have left some urbanites dreaming of weekend breaks on isolated beaches.

Trump Can Spend Military Funds On Mexico Border Wall: US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of President Donald Trump, allowing him to proceed with plans to divert billions of dollars in Pentagon funds towards construction of his border wall with...

इंग्‍लैंड के स्‍टार क्रिकेटर ने क्रिकेट से लिया रेस्‍ट

स्‍टार विकेटकीपर बल्‍लेबाज सारा टेलर ने मानसिक सेहत की वजह से खुद को एशेज टी20 सीरीज से दूर किया है. इंग्‍लैंड के लिए यह बुरी खबर है.

North Korea Missile Tests No Threat To US: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday brushed off the bellicose language accompanying North Korea's latest short-range missile test, saying it referred to ally South Korea, not the United States.

US Approves Foreign Military Sales To Back India's C-17 Transport Planes

As part of its efforts to enhance India's defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, the Trump Administration notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve foreign military sales...

India, Pakistan Should Resolve Bilateral Issues Through Talks, Says China

China on Friday said India and Pakistan should peacefully settle the Kashmir issue and other disputes through dialogue and expressed its support to the international community, including the US, in...

Inquiry Ordered After Tiktok Video Filmed Using Police Van Goes Viral

Police has ordered an inquiry in an incident in which a Police Control Room (PCR) van was used to shoot a Tiktok video in Gujarat's Rajkot.

Probe Agency Attaches Assets Worth Rs 67 Crore In Manesar Land Scam Case

The ED said on Friday that it has attached assets worth nearly Rs 67 crore in a money laundering case related to "illegal" acquisition of land in Haryana's Manesar with alleged connivance of senior...

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Top Court Accepts Plea To Show Sex Assault Awareness Clips In Movie Halls

A short video clip with helpline numbers should be screened in movie halls across the country to create awareness about sexual assault cases against children, a lawyer suggested on Thursday and it was...

Chhattisgarh School Opens 14 Years After It Closed Due To Maoists

A primary School reopened in Naxal-affected Padmoor village on Wednesday, 14 years after it was closed due to the threat from the ultras.

Police Officer's Wife, 2-Year-Old Son Axed To Death In Haryana: Cops

The wife and a three-year-old son of a constable were apparently axed to death at their home by unidentified persons in Haryana's Hisar district, police said.

2 ओवर में गिर गए 6 विकेट, 44 रन पर टीम ऑल आउट

दो ओवर में ही ग्लैमॉर्गन के 6 विकेट गिर गए. नतीजा ग्लैमॉर्गन की पूरी टीम सिर्फ 44 ओवर में ढेर हो गई

इंडिया 'ए' में नवदीप सैनी को रिप्लेस करेगा केकेआर का खिलाड़ी

नवदीप सैनी को हाल ही में वेस्टइंडीज के खिलाफ 3 अगस्त से शुरू होने वाली टी20 और वनडे सीरीज के लिए सीनियर टीम में चुना गया था.

Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Gunfight In Ghaziabad

A notorious criminal carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest was held after an encounter with police in Ghaziabad on Thursday, an official said.

150 Migrants Feared Dead After Worst Mediterranean Shipwreck This Year

The United Nations' refugee agency said Thursday that as many as 150 people are feared dead in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, potentially marking the deadliest migrant disaster in the...

युवराज पर भड़के फैंस, कहा-यहां से भी संन्यास ले लें

वैंकूवर नाइट्स के खिलाफ टोरंटो नेशनल्स की ओर से खेलते हुए युवराज सिंह ने 27 गेंदों पर केवल 14 रन बनाए.

Focus On "Real Crime": Trump Hits Out At Sweden In Rapper A$AP Rocky Case

President Donald Trump tweeted his displeasure with Sweden on Thursday after prosecutors there charged rapper A$AP Rocky with assault, extending his jail time until a trial date is set.

North Korea Says Missile Launches A "Solemn Warning" To South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of "a new type of tactical guided weapon" as a "solemn warning" to the South, state media said Friday, a day after the North fired two missiles...

Boeing Drops Out Of Giant Pentagon Programme to Replace Nuclear Missiles

Boeing says it will withdraw from a massive Pentagon program to replace America's ground-based nuclear missiles, citing concerns with how the Pentagon has handled the procurement.

"Would Say It Again," Says US Woman Caught Using N-Word At Restaurant

Nancy Goodman, 71, told WRAL-TV that her anxiety, and the behavior of the other woman and her friend, made her lose her composure. Goodman said the women, who were also eating at a Bonefish Grill in...

Several Express Trains, Locals To Remain Cancelled On July 28 In Kolkata

Several express trains and 30 EMU locals of South Eastern Railway will remain cancelled on July 28 for erecting a foot overbridge at Santragachi station, an official said here on Thursday.

Ex-Republican Fed Up With Trump Got Him To Stand Before Fake Seal

The 46-year-old graphic designer threw it together after the 2016 presidential election - it was one part joke, one part catharsis. He used to be a proud Republican. He voted for George W. Bush twice.

"Time To Build Upon Commitments": US After Imran Khan Visit

In the wake of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to the US, wherein he met President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the United States on Thursday said it was time to build...

Will Fulfil Sheila Dikshit Dream Of Making Delhi World Class: Congress

Working presidents of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) on Thursday paid tribute to the party's late veteran leader Sheila Dikshit and said they will carry forward her dream of making Delhi a...

Vivo Z1 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today: What You Should Know

Vivo Z1 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 14,990 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option, while its higher-end 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 16,990 and the top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB...

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Trump says Dems 'created this phony crime' with obstruction claims, in 'Hannity' interview

07/25/19 6:31 PM

Toll Plaza Staff Thrashed For Denying Free Passage In Greater Noida: Cops

Two persons have been booked for thrashing a staff of a toll plaza on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida's Jewar after they were asked to pay the tariff, police said Thursday.

Congress Leader Wants Om Birla To Be "Best Speaker In Commonwealth"

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday expressed the hope that the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla would emerge as the best Speaker in the Commonwealth countries on the back of his sterling...

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PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

07/25/19 5:35 PM

Israel Help Can Raise Water Availability In Bundelkhand: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Thursday said Israeli help can increase availability of water in Bundelkhand region as both have similar geographical conditions.

Amazon's New Superhero Series The Boys Is Now Streaming on Prime Video

There's a new superhero team in town. Except they are not really heroes. Amazon Prime Video's The Boys is now streaming. Co-developed by Seth Rogen, The Boys stars Karl Urban in the lead, with a...

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Five Facts About Priti Patel, Britain's New Interior Minister

Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson named Priti Patel as interior minister, marking a political comeback for the former international development minister.

Navy SEAL Platoon Kicked Off Iraq For Drinking While Deployed: Officials

The commander of a U.S. Special Operations task force in Iraq has sent home a platoon of Navy SEALs for drinking while deployed, U.S. defense officials said, the latest discipline incident that has...

पाक क्रिकेटर लड़कियों से अफेयर में फंसे, बातचीत वायरल

पाकिस्‍तानी बल्‍लेबाज इमाम उल हक एक साथ कई लड़कियों से अफेयर रखने के आरोप में फंस गए हैं.

No Common Pattern Of Mob Lynching, Centre Tells Rajya Sabha

There is no common pattern of mob lynching across the country with incidents occurring in different states ruled by different political dispensations, the government said in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Tim Murtagh Realises Childhood Dream As Ireland Stun England

Tim Murtagh enjoyed a remarkable return of five wickets for 13 runs in nine overs on the opening day of Ireland's first Test match clash with England and just their third in all.

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83 Notices Issued Against Loan Defaulters To Stop Them From Fleeing India

As many as 83 Look Out Circulars have been issued by the government against promoters of companies who have defaulted on their bank loans, preventing them from leaving the country, Union minister...

2 Cops Suspended After Probe In Delhis Mukherjee Nagar Incident

Two Delhi Police constables were dismissed from services on Wednesday for "unprofessional behaviour" after an inquiry report into the incident in which a Sikh tempo driver was thrashed in Mukherjee...

51 Die In Lightning Strikes In Bihar And Jharkhand Since Tuesday

At least 51 people were killed and nine others injured in lightning strikes in Bihar and Jharkhand, police said on Wednesday.

India, China In Sri Lanka's Visa On Arrival Service Stopped After Bombing

Sri Lanka on Wednesday included India and China in the free visa on arrival scheme to revive the country's tourism sector which witnessed a slump following the Easter Sunday bombings.

चीन नहीं इस भारतीय कंपनी का नाम होगा टीम इंडिया की जर्सी पर

मार्च 2017 में ओपो को ये राइट्स 1079 करोड़ रुपये में पांच साल के लिए मिले थे. लेकिन कंपनी ने करीब ढाई साल के बाद ही इसे छोड़ने का फैसला किया है

"Even Michael Moore Agrees": Trump "Gloats" As Critic Calls Out Mueller

In a rare meeting of minds Wednesday between two opposing American political voices, Michael Moore earned plaudits from President Donald Trump when the liberal filmmaker blasted former special counsel...

विराट कोहली, मोहम्‍मद आमिर, मलिंगा एक टीम में खेलेंगे!

मार्च 2020 में इंडिया के विराट कोहली, पाकिस्‍तान के तेज गेंदबाज मोहम्‍मद आमिर, बांग्‍लादेश के शाकिब अल हसन, श्रीलंका के लसित मलिंगा और अफगानिस्‍तान के राशिद खान एक टीम में खेल सकते हैं.

Historic Europe Heat Wave Incinerates Records, May Speed Up Arctic Melt

A historic heat wave is bringing unprecedented temperatures to Western Europe, and is poised to expand northeastward to Scandinavia and into the Arctic by late this weekend.

US Woman Jailed For Killing 3-Year-Old Daughter To "Remove Demons"

A California woman has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for killing her three-year-old daughter, who was left in a hot car for nearly 10 hours to cleanse her of demons, officials said.

Vivo Z1 Pro to Go on Sale Today at 12pm via Flipkart, Vivo e-Store

Vivo Z1 Pro packing triple rear cameras and the Snapdragon 712 processor will go on sale today via Flipkart and Vivo e-store.

Mayawati's Lawmaker Who Bunked Karnataka Vote Blames "Communication Gap"

Expelled BSP MLA N Mahesh said Wednesday his expulsion from the party for abstaining from voting in favour of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy was an outcome of a "communication gap" between him and the...

On Robert Mueller's Last Day On US Stage, A Halting, Faltering Appearance

He could be quick, abrupt, precise - a familiar version of Robert Mueller III, the Marine and FBI director who had established himself in a lifetime of service as a paragon of Washington...

Donald Trump Vetoes 3 Bills Blocking Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed three resolutions that Congress passed to stop several arms sales benefiting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which the president pushed through...

Pakistan-Origin Sajid Javid Named UK Finance Minister By Boris Johnson

Sajid Javid became Britain's first ethnic minority finance minister on Wednesday, capping off an unlikely rise from a humble start on a street dubbed the country's worst to holding the purse strings...

US Restaurant Offers Free Food For Saying "Send Her Back"

A sandwich shop owner in northern California has come under fire for a publicity stunt offering customers who say "send her back" a free side dish.

यहां पढ़ें क्या है आज की देश और दुनिया की 10 बड़ी खबरें

यहां पढ़ें क्या हैं आज की 10 बड़ी सुर्खियां

North Korea Fires Two "Unidentified Projectiles": South Korea

North Korea fired two "unidentified" projectiles into the sea on Thursday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, after warnings from Pyongyang over military exercises between Washington and Seoul...

Over 1.5 kg Ornaments, Coins Removed From Woman's Stomach In Bengal

Over 1.5 kg ornaments and coins were removed from the stomach of a mentally unstable woman at a government hospital in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Wednesday, a doctor said.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Your Wednesday Briefing

By MATTHEW SEDACCA from NYT Briefing

Mike Pompeo Discusses Pak's Role In Afghan Peace Process With Imran Khan

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday, during which he emphasised on the significant role of Pakistan in the Afghan peace process and...

Realme X First Sale in India to Start at 12pm Today

Realme X's first sale in India will be conducted today via Realme's official website and Flipkart with some offers in two.

Deadline For Income Tax Return Filing Extended: 5 Things To Know

The government has extended the deadlinefor filing income tax return (ITR) by individuals for financial year 2018-19 by a month till August 31. The extension of due date is applicable to all taxpayers...

Nike's "Rarest" Pair Of Sneakers "Moon Shoe" Sells For Record $437,500

A new world record for a pair of sneakers was set at auction on Tuesday when an avid collector splashed out $437,500 on Nike's 1972 "Moon Shoe," Sotheby's said.

Besieged Bale Scores As Real Madrid Rally For Friendly Win Over Arsenal

Real Madrid clawed back from two goals down to finish full time at 2-2, and prevailed 3-2 in the penalty shootout dictated by the International Champions Cup exhibition tournament format.

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Nissan To Cut Over 10,000 Jobs Worldwide, Says Report

The cuts come after Nissan announced in May it would trim 4,800 jobs from its global workforce of around 139,000.

Eight Injured As 3 Cars Collide In Mumbai Due To Heavy Rainfall

Eight people were injured after three cars collided in Mumbai due to low visibility in heavy rain. The accident happened in west Mumbai's Andheri this morning.

"Everything Can't Be Bought": Priyanka Gandhi To BJP On Karnataka Loss

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi hit out at the BJP on Tuesday after the fall of 14-month-old JDS-Congress government in Karnataka and said the rival party will discover one day that "everything cannot...

Russian Boxer, 28, Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Bout At Maryland Casino

Maxim Dadashev had been hospitalized since late Friday night following surgery for massive head trauma from a loss to Subriel Matias in their 140-pound International Boxing Federation world title...

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एशेज सीरीज से पहले आयरलैंड के खिलाफ उतरेगी इंग्लैंड

इंग्‍लैंड और आयरलैंड के बीच बुधवार से चार दिवसीय टेस्ट मैच खेला जाएगा

Brain Scans Of "Injured" US Embassy Staff Show Clinical Abnormalities

Advanced brain scans of U.S. Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences, according to a new study published on Tuesday that does little to...

How Trillions Of Insects Replaced Pesticides In Spain's 'Sea Of Plastic'

Consumption of insecticides in Almeria -- where agriculture employs some 120,000 people and accounts for 20 percent of economic output -- has dropped by 40 percent since 2007, according to local...

Didn't Tell The Truth; 40 Terror Groups Were Operating In Pak: Imran Khan

Successive governments in Pakistan did not tell the truth to the United States, in particular in the last 15 years, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday, adding that there were 40...

"All Our 105 Members Stood Like Rock": BS Yeddyurappa To Amit Shah

Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa, who is set to become chief minister of the southern state for a fourth time after the Congress-Janata Dal Secular government failed to clear a trust vote on...

Happy Birthday Zaheer Abbas: आंखे थी कमजोर लेकिन फिर भी ठोक

मैच के दौरान इंडियन बॉलर्स भी अक्सर उन्हें कहा करते थे, जहीर 'अब-बस-करो'.

Boyfriend Was Racially Profiled While Proposing At Orchard, Says Woman

Cathy-Marie Hamlet started her Facebook post with the good news: She'd gotten engaged.

Man With Burglary Tools Arrested Outside Singer Taylor Swift's Home

An Iowa man who traveled to small-town Rhode Island planning to "visit" pop superstar Taylor Swift has been arrested and charged with possession of burglary tools, police said Tuesday.

जब विकेटकीपर ने बल्लेबाज को बीच मैदान पर गिराकर पीटा- Video

क्रिकेट में अकसर खिलाड़ियों के बीच झगड़ा हो जाता है, लेकिन कभी-कभी बात हाथापाई तक पहुंच जाती है, एक मैच के दौरान कुछ ऐसा ही देखने को मिला...

Trump Falsely Says Constitution Gives Him "Right To Do Whatever I Want"

US President Donald Trump believes the Constitution gives him a wide breadth of power. That's the message he delivered - not for the first time - on Tuesday while addressing a crowd of teenagers and...

Industrialist Pramod Mittal Arrested In Bosnia For Suspected Fraud

Industrialist Pramod Mittal, the younger brother of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, was arrested Wednesday in Bosnia for suspected fraud and "abuse of power", a prosecutor said.

President Doesn't Make Things Up, Says Donald Trump's Advisor

US President Donald Trump "does not make up things", a top presidential advisor said on Tuesday when asked about a question on his stunning claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to...

China Congratulates India On Successful Chandrayaan 2 Launch

China on Tuesday congratulated India on the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-2 and expressed its desire to work with New Delhi for outer space exploration as both countries stepped up their space...