Thursday, October 31, 2019

Have Lost Friends, Will Never Return To J&K, Says Man Who Escaped Attack

Bashirul Sarkar, the only labourer fortunate to have escaped Tuesday's terrorist attack in Kashmir, said he would never return to the Valley, no matter what the financial circumstances.

Thai King Creates "Strictly Voluntary" Boot Camp-Style "Unity" Courses

Thousands of civil servants, police and teachers are being sent to a military camp in Thailand for intensive training in community service and loyalty to the monarchy, according to the Royal Palace...

Don't Make Kartarpur Corridor A Source Of Income: Sukhbir Badal To Pak PM

Calling the $20 fee for Kartarpur Corridor visit as "too high", SAD president Sukhbir Badal on Thursday requested Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan not to make the corridor a source of income for...

7-Year-Old Girl Is Shot in Chicago While Trick-or-Treating, Police Say


By BY AIMEE ORTIZ AND MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S.

The Value of Working Expeditiously


By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games

Beer With Bella: Benjamin Law


By BY ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World

Corrections: November 1, 2019


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections

Only One Government Doctor For 10,926 People In India: Report

There is only one allopathic government doctor for every 10,926 people in India against the WHO's recommended doctor-population ratio of 1:1000, stated a government report.

How Dogs Get Trained To Accompany Special Forces In Risky Operations

In the past several years, dogs have been inducted into several law enforcement and paramilitary personnel squads as they help to search for drugs and explosives, locating missing people, finding...

UK Parliament Suspends Indian-Origin MP Keith Vaz For Six Months

The UK Parliament on Thursday suspended Keith Vaz, one of Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MPs, for six months after he was found to have "expressed willingness" to purchase cocaine for male...

Halloween Is Latest Victim Of Hong Kong's Crackdown On Masked Protests

Halloween revelry in Hong Kong clashed Thursday with the reality of protests and emergency restrictions now in place, as police struggled to manage a crowd of demonstrators deliberately intermingled...

Sister Of Indian-Origin ISIS Suspect Gets Restraining Order For Stalking

The 32-year-old sister of an Indian-origin ISIS suspect was on Wednesday given a restraining order preventing her from any contact with a UK journalist after a court was told that she had become...

German Chancellor Arrives In Delhi, To Hold Talks With PM Modi Today

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in New Delhi on Thursday night on a two-day visit during which she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a host of bilateral issues, with nearly...

Ambulance Carrying Pregnant Woman Overturns In Delhi

An ambulance carrying a pregnant woman and her relative overturned in south Delhi's Saket area on Thursday morning after the driver lost control of the vehicle, police said.

Panic At Delhi Airport After Suspicious Bag Found At Terminal 3

Police swung into action after a suspicious bag was reported at Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport early Friday, triggering panic.

Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge


By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper

Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer


By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S.

Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns


By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World

CBI Analysing "Additional Details" Given By Cambridge Analytica, Facebook

Facebook and Cambridge Analytica have provided additional information sought by the CBI in its probe pertaining to personal data harvesting of Indian voters from the social networking platform, which...

UK Will Not Appoint New Central Bank Chief Before Election, Says Official

Britain's government will not name a successor to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney before a national election due on December 12, a finance ministry official said.

New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line


By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S.

How This Delhi-Based NGO Strives To Improve Quality Of Neonatal Care

As many as six lakh newborns die in India within 28 days of birth due to disease, malnutrition and improper hygiene, according to a UNICEF study. But Vastrr, a Delhi-based NGO, is working towards...

Punjab Minister Slams Separate Kartarpur Inaugural Events In Letter To PM

Punjab Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that separate functions are not held for inaugurating the Kartarpur corridor, terming it as a...

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Plane Crashes Into Apartment Building In US: Report

A small aircraft crashed into an apartment building off Interstate 85 in northeast Atlanta on Wednesday, police said.

"Politics Over Dead Bodies": BJP Leader On Mamata Banerjee Remark On J&K

A BJP leader on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for blaming the central government over the killing of five labourers belonged by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam...

VIDEO : इस खिलाड़ी ने दिलाई बेन स्टोक्स की याद,एक हाथ से लिया असाधारण कैच

इंग्लैंड (England) के ऑलराउंडर बेन स्टोक्स (Ben Stokes) ने भी आईसीसी वर्ल्ड कप 2019 (ICC World Cup 2019) में दक्षिण अफ्रीका (South Africa) के खिलाफ एक हाथ से असाधारण कैच लिया था.

5 Cheap(ish) Things to Take Stargazing


By BY RIA MISRA from NYT Smarter Living

Kind of Experiment


By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games

LIVE Updates: PM Modi In Kevadiya On Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the ''Statue of Unity'' in Kevadiya, Gujarat, to mark his 144th birth anniversary on Thursday.

Philippines Struck by Second Big Earthquake in Three Days


By Unknown Author from NYT World

"Putin's Chef", Who Influenced US Polls, Now Meddling In Africa: Facebook

Facebook announced Wednesday that it had removed three networks of accounts it says are associated with Russian oligarch Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the Kremlin-linked businessman whom U.S. authorities...

Many Arrested In Kolkata For Bursting Crackers On Kali Puja, Diwali

As many as 1965 people were arrested in two days from different areas of the city during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations, police said on Wednesday.

Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Business

Kashmir An Issue between India, Pak, UK's Stance Unchanged: Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said in Parliament that the UK's long-standing stance of Kashmir being a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan remains unchanged although the...

Centre Notifies Regulations On Ownership Rights In Unauthorised Colonies

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has notified regulations to confer ownership rights to residents of 1,731 unauthorised colonies in Delhi, setting a two-year deadline for the DDA to...

The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now


By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Says Baghdadi's Death Falls Short Of Justice

Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad said Wednesday the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid over the weekend was not enough to compensate for the atrocities committed by his ISIS.

New ISIS Leader Could Replace Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi In Weeks: US Official

The ISIS's leadership has a "deep bench" and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the US government's top counter-terrorism expert said Wednesday.

Twitter To Ban All Political Ads Amid 2020 US Election Uproar

Twitter on Wednesday said it would ban all advertisements about political candidates, elections and hot-button policy issues such as abortion and immigration, a significant shift that comes in...

Your Move, Facebook


By BY KARA SWISHER from NYT Opinion

Twitter To Ban Political Ads Worldwide On Its Platform

Twitter said Wednesday it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing concerns over misinformation from politicians on social media.

How to Eat Alone (and Like It)


By BY JESS MCHUGH from NYT Smarter Living

Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls


By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S.

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.


By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business

Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria


By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World

Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets


By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

नीदरलैंड ने टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप के लिए क्वालीफाई किया, यूएई को 8 विकेट से दी मात

नीदरलैंड (Netherlands) से पहले पापुआ न्यूगिनी और आयरलैंड की टीम ऑस्ट्रेलिया में होने वाले टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप (T20 World Cup) के लिए क्वालीफाई कर चुकी है

Sovan Chatterjee At Mamata Banerjee's House On "Bhai Phonta", BJP Reacts

In an apparent hint of his return to the ruling Trinamool Congress, West Bengal BJP leader Sovan Chatterjee on Tuesday visited the residence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the occasion of 'Bhai...

Haven't Learned Poverty From Books, Sold Tea On Railway Platform: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said that he is not from a "political family" but carries a very humble background and selling tea on the railway platform was a part of his...

2 Girls Missing From Odisha Shelter Home Rescued From Bengaluru, Chennai

Two girls who were missing from a shelter home in Odisha's Kalahandi district since last month have been rescued from Bengaluru and Chennai, a police officer said on Tuesday.

Telangana Girl, 17, Battling Cancer Made Police Commissioner For A Day

Rachakonda Police Commissionerate on Tuesday fulfilled the cherished wish of a 17-year-old battling blood cancer by making her Police Commissioner for a day.

Boris Johnson Wins Support For Early Election, Brexit Center Stage

Parliament will dissolve next week, and the parties will go into overdrive on their five-week campaigns.

Maharashtra Couple Robbed Houses After Watching Videos Online; Arrested

A couple in their 20s have been arrested for allegedly robbing houses after learning various methods of break-in by watching YouTube videos, police in Maharashtra's Nagpur said on Tuesday.

India, Saudi Arabia Sign Several Pacts As PM Modi Meets With Crown Prince

India and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday inked over a dozen agreements in several key sectors including oil and gas, defence and civil aviation to bolster their ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held...

Trump Official Testifies In Impeachment Inquiry, Hints At Abuse Of Power

A new witness in the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump rocked the White House Tuesday with testimony that he personally witnessed officials pressuring Ukraine to help Trump...

White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call


By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S.

Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative


By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Business

WhatsApp Accuses Israeli Firm Of Helping Governments Hack Phones

The messaging service WhatsApp filed suit in federal court Tuesday against the Israeli surveillance company NSO, claiming it acted illegally in helping governments hack into the mobile devices of more...

British Family To Sue American Suspected Of Killing Their Teen Son

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash involving the wife of an American diplomat have announced they are planning to sue US President Donald Trump's administration over an alleged cover-up.

Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion

Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians


By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business

US House Of Representatives Recognises Armenian Genocide In Historic Vote

The US House of Representatives took the historic step Tuesday of passing a resolution officially recognizing the "Armenian genocide," a move sure to anger Turkey amid already-heightened tensions with...

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Declines Environmental Award

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday refused to accept an environmental award, saying the climate movement needed people in power to start to "listen" to "science" and not awards.

WhatsApp Sues Israeli Firm NSO Group Over Cyber-Espionage

WhatsApp on Tuesday sued Israeli technology firm NSO Group, accusing it of using the Facebook-owned messaging service to conduct cyberespionage on journalists, human rights activists and others.

Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison


By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S.

72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan


By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide


By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S.

Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires


By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S.

Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports

Monday, October 28, 2019

As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil


By BY BEN HUBBARD AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World

What the U.S. Withdrawal Cost the Kurds


By BY NEIL COLLIER AND BEN LAFFIN from NYT World

"We Know We Made Mistakes," Says Boeing CEO On 737 MAX Plane

Boeing Co Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg will acknowledge on Tuesday that the aircraft manufacturer made mistakes, as he appears at a congressional hearing on two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346...

Syrian Agent Stole ISIS Chief's Underwear For DNA Test Before His Death

A Syrian Kurd undercover agent took a pair of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's underwear for DNA identification ahead of the US raid that killed him, a Kurdish official said Monday.

"Ahead Of Schedule" On China Trade Deal, Says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected to sign a significant part of the trade deal with China ahead of schedule but did not elaborate on the timing.

Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings


By BY DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S.

Baghdadi Aide Killed In "Continuation Of Previous Operation" In Syria: US

The United States on Monday confirmed the killing of Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir, ISIS spokesman and a high-ranking figure within the terror group, in a separate U.S operation, according to a senior...

An Alternative to the Salad Spinner


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food

Cookbook Authors Discuss Jewish Cuisine


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food

Flavored Salts From Momofuku


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food

The Baltic States Get Their Culinary Due


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food

Boris Johnson Loses Early Election Bid Hours After Brexit Delay Agreement

British MPs on Monday defeated yet another attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to force an early election, just hours after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to three months.

अब घरेलू क्रिकेट खेलने वालों की बदलेगी किस्मत, गांगुली ने किया ये बड़ा ऐलान



2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences


By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.

A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food

In Praise of ‘Human Scum’


By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion

Sotheby’s Has a Wine Label of Its Own


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food

No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate


By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports

Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival


By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World

With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up


By BY TIM ARANGO, THOMAS FULLER, JOSE A. DEL REAL AND JACK HEALY from NYT U.S.

His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know


By BY MICHAEL POWELL from NYT Sports

US House To Hold First Formal Impeachment Process Vote Against Trump

The US House of Representatives will hold its first formal vote Thursday on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, a senior aide said, as Democrats forge ahead with a process that...

British MP, Who Offered To Pay For Cocaine In 2016, Faces Suspension

A British MP who headed a parliamentary committee probing drug policies is facing a six-month suspension after a lengthy inquiry into claims he offered to pay for cocaine.

Sunday, October 27, 2019

UN Chief Hasn't Been Corageous, Says Official On Journalist's Killiing

Asserting that international scrutiny of the murder of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "absolutely required", a UN official on Sunday expressed disappointment that the world body's...

The World Is Fighting More Than ISIS


By BY JESSICA STERN from NYT Opinion

‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: Movement Is Life


By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts

‘Watchmen’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: American Hero Story


By BY SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts

"Battle Against Evil Of Daesh Not Over": UK PM On Baghdadi's Death

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday hailed the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as "an important moment" but said the fight against his group "is not yet over".

Review: In Zawe Ashton’s ‘for all the women,’ the Price of Uprooting a Life


By BY BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater

IPL से बाहर होने वाली तीसरी टीम हुई पक्की, प्लेऑफ में पहुंचना मुश्किल

IPL playoffs scenario टूर्नामेंट से बाहर होने वाली टीमों में एक नाम और जुड़ चुका है. पूर्व चैंपियन टीम को रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बैंगलोर की टीम ने म...