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The Indian captain reached the milestone on the second day of the fourth Test against England at Southampton. Kohli reached the milestone in his 119th innings, which makes him the ninth fastest in Test history. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2otsqVD

Petrol, diesel prices at record high

Fuel prices have again witnessed a hike on Friday morning with petrol being sold at Rs. 78.52 per litre and diesel at Rs. 70.21 per litre Delhi from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wuF1wm

Hizbul Mujahideen chief's son sent to NIA custody till Sept 10

The second son of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin was arrested on Thursday by the NIA in connection with a 2011 terror funding case for allegedly receiving money from his father. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NBcdIW

Census 2021 will collect data on OBCs for the first time

The disclosure came after Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparation for the Census 2021. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PnEAuH

UIDAI extends deadline for Aadhaar enrolments, updations for banks

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked banks to ensure that at least eight enrolments or updations are carried out daily in each stipulated branch from November 1, 2018, to avoid financial disincentives to be applicable from July 2018. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2oohNnb

Rahul Gandhi leaves for Kailash Mansarovar yatra

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday left the national capital to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2opCzTj

Two more relatives of Jammu and Kashmir cops abducted taking number to 11 in three...

The abducted relatives of policemen include two brothers of police officers and nine sons. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2opCzmh

At Bodh Gaya monastery, children were made to dance nude with head monk: Cops

Sujoy, the head monk of the centre, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of sexually abusing more than a dozen boys and produced the next day in a local court in Gaya. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PTMBZk

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Stalker slits throat of minor for rejecting marriage proposal in Telangana

An engineering student killed a 16-year old girl by slitting her throat after she spurned his marriage proposal. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2N2KwMh

India's world-beating growth not enough to end jobs drought

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to address these challenges. He’s introduced a nationwide consumption tax, an insolvency code for companies and a program to boost domestic manufacturing under his signature Make in India campaign. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NCUUYi

Has demonetisation worsened India's 'change' problem?

The statistics worth looking at in this year’s report are those which give details about the denomination-wise break-up of the currency in circulation. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wrvFBG

PM Modi holds talks with Thai counterpart, reviews bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “productive talks” with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha during which the two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NEKZS4

SC defers hearing on Article 35A to January after Centre warns of security issue...

Attorney general KK Venugopal told the Supreme Court bench that a larger number of paramilitary forces are moving to Jammu and Kashmir for the purpose of elections, adding that if any sensitive issues come up during this period, then it could lead to law and order situation. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Na3twM

SC cancels criminal proceedings against Malayalam actor Priya Prakash Varrier

No complaint would be entertained against the actress or the filmmakers because of picturisation of th winking song, the Supreme Court said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2opZgqL

Ahead of SC hearing on Article 35-A, shutdown in Kashmir, protests in Jammu

Thursday’s strike was part of a two-day shutdown called by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL). Protests have been held across the length and breadth of Kashmir over the past month in support of continuing Article 35-A from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NzLSLr

Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav get bail in IRCTC scam case

A special court, that had asked the accused to appear before it on August 31, granted them bail. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Pn5xyN

IAF choppers rescue 19 stranded on island in Arunachal Pradesh's swelling Siang

Officials in Dibrugarh district of neighbouring Assam are on also on the alert and keeping tab on the water level in the Brahmaputra, which is still below the danger mark. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ooZn5B

India has 1.3 billion people, but fewer than 1,000 diplomats

With roughly 940 foreign service officers, India has one of the most understaffed diplomatic corps of any major country -- just slightly higher than New Zealand’s 885 officers, or Singapore’s 850. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2MY4Ezh

Parliamentary panel to seek sops to boost digital payments

Committee wants incentives to also cover bulk transactions in the business to business (B2B) sector. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2N2Kkg1

Economy formalised, tax base widened: Arun Jaitley on demonetisation

Finance minister Arun Jaitley wrote that the positive impacts of demonetisation included the formalisation of economy, more money in the system, higher tax revenue, higher expenditure and higher growth after the first two quarters. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LG8sQZ

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Asian Games 2018 live, Day 13: India enter squash semi-final; Vikas Krishan settles...

Asian Games 2018 live scores and updates of Day 13: India will aim to continue their medal run and look to surpass their best-ever medal tally of 65, achieved in the 2010 edition of the mega-sporting event.

SC defers hearing on Article 35A to January after Centre warns of security issue...

Bhima Koregaon violence was pre-planned, claim Pune Police

The probe into the caste riots in Bhima Koregaon, 40 kilometres from Pune, has taken two routes – one indicating the involvement of Maoists and another about the role of members associated with rightwing Hindutva outfits.

SC cancels criminal proceedings against Malayalam actor Priya Prakash Varrier

No complaint would be entertained against the actress or the filmmakers because of picturisation of th winking song, the Supreme Court said.

Apple iPhone 2018: Get ready for iPhone XS with OLED display

Apple will be holding its annual iPhone event on September 12. This year, the company is expected to launch three new iPhones. Here are all the details on Apple’s upcoming iPhones.

At Bodh Gaya monastery, children were made to dance nude with head monk: Cops

Sujoy, the head monk of the centre, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of sexually abusing more than a dozen boys and produced the next day in a local court in Gaya.

IAF choppers rescue 19 stranded on island in Arunachal Pradesh's swelling Siang

Officials in Dibrugarh district of neighbouring Assam are on also on the alert and keeping tab on the water level in the Brahmaputra, which is still below the danger mark.

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Remote Mac Exploitation via Custom URL Scheme 5 by mef | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Discerning the Out-Of-Order Advantage: Is It Speculation or Dynamism? (2013) [pdf]

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My mandate is to win hearts through dialogue: Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal...

The first career politician in five decades to hold the governor’s post in Jammu and Kashmir speaks to Hindustan Times. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2N0in8J

J&K governor to ask Supreme Court to put off Article 35A hearing

In an interview to Hindustan Times, Jammu & Kashmir’s new governor Satya Pal Malik — who is the administrative head of the state which has been under Governor’s Rule since the fall of the BJP-PDP government in June — said the administration would tell the top court that the views of the state’s people can only be represented by an elected government. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LHWwhx

Asian Games 2018, Day 13 live scores and updates: India eye record medal tally

Militants abduct relatives of 5 policemen in south Kashmir

Militants on Thursday night struck at various places in south Kashmir and abducted kin of policemen from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NzxLWH

Kathmandu declaration will aim to sharpen focus

The Kathmandu declaration will narrow down the focus to connectivity, trade, counter-terrorism, livelihood issues and disaster management, the officials said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wuythh

HRD ministry brings Atal ranking for institutions to promote innovation

Named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the ARRIA “will rank educational institutions for innovation output based on all major indicators and parameters used globally”, HRD minister minister Prakash Javadekar said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Po7I5f

Bimstec summit: PM Modi discusses ties with Sirisena, Hasina

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PiimdJ

Rahul Gandhi demands parliamentary probe in Rafale jets deal

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday stepped up his attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Arun Jaitley on the Rafale jets deal from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wrAMSk

Odisha governor's Rs 46 lakh trip to his home state had prior approval from Rahtrapati...

Ganeshi Lal, who belongs to Haryana, had used a chartered aircraft to reach Delhi and then a helicopter to visit his hometown Sirsa a few days after he took over the gubernatorial office in May from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wsue5M

Varavara Rao returns home, calling arrest of activists 'government conspiracy'

Varavara Rao, 78, is one of the five activists who were arrested by the Pune police in raids in five cities for their alleged links with Maoists on Tuesday from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2C01S89

Diarrhoea, dengue rising in flood-hit Kerala: Health ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said cases of leptospirosis, acute diarrhea and dengue are rising in flood-hit Kerala and that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wrAI52

India committed to working with BIMSTEC members to enhance connectivity: PM Narendra...

The BIMSTEC is a regional grouping comprising India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. The grouping accounts for 22% of the global population, and has a combined gross domestic product of $2.8 trillion. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2onMEQH

Unidentified men attack Rajasthan NSUI chief ahead of university elections

Rajasthan National Students Union of India (NSUI) president Abhimanyu Puniya and his associate Ranveer Singhania were injured late on Wednesday when a dozen unidentified men from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LE5Zq4

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Demonetisation helped 'PM Modi's crony capitalist friends': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the Prime Minister owed an explanation on why he “inflicted such a deep wound” to the people at a time when the country was facing pressing problems such as unemployment and low growth rate in the GDP.

Raise a stink: Delhi's garbage mountain grows taller year after deadly cave-in

Two persons died when the Ghazipur landfill caved in last year. It’s now 65 metres tall, when the prescribed limit is 20 metres.

J&K governor to ask Supreme Court to put off Article 35A hearing

Arunachal Pradesh, Assam on alert as China's Tsangpo river swells after heavy r...

This was the highest discharge of water in the past 50 years in Tsangpo, called Siang once it enters India, and joins with two other rivers downstream to form the Brahmaputra

Militants abduct relatives of 5 policemen in south Kashmir

Militants on Thursday night struck at various places in south Kashmir and abducted kin of policemen

SUV runs over four labourers sleeping on footpath in Jaipur

Police suspect the driver was drunk when he crushed people near a railway station.

Apple confirms Sept 12 event, may release 3 new phones

Apple is preparing to release three new smartphones this year.

Economy formalised, tax base widened: Arun Jaitley on demonetisation

India must stay the course in Maldives

It must not antagonise Male too much. That may drive the country closer to China.

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Kerala floods claimed 483 lives, 15 still missing: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister said the Meteorological department gave out adequate warnings regarding the rains but the unprecedented showers led to a deluge. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PNz5GO

All-party delegation meets Rajnath Singh, seeks more funds for flood-hit Kerala

An all-party delegation from Kerala met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and urged him to provide more funds to the flood-hit state and allow foreign assistance. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2N4NqzW

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Government silencing those working for the marginalised: Stan Swami

The raids were carried out as part of a probe into the violence between Dalits and upper caste Peshwas near Pune after ‘Elgar Parishad’ event on December 31 last year from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PMCYMl

BJP to organise events across India to mark one month of Vajpayee's death

BJP workers will host a poetry event in 4,000 places on September 16, during which audio recordings of Vajpayee’s poems will be played. The second event will start from September 17, the birthday of PM Modi and continue till the birth anniversary of party ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya on September 25. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2C1aRWB

Clarify your stand on term 'Hindu terrorism', Shiv Sena asks BJP

The Shiv Sena demanded that the BJP, which is in power at the Centre and in Maharashtra, should clarify its stand on the term “Hindu terrorism” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LIdigm

Maoists and Hindutva outfits: Bhima Koregaon probe moves ahead in two different...

While one probe is being carried out by Pune urban police to check on Maoist links to the December 31 Elgar Parishad event in Pune, another probe is being carried out by the Pune rural police in which Hindutva outfits were involved from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wq2Bu6

At UN, India says it hopes new Pakistan govt will try to build terror-free Sout...

India said it hoped the newly-elected government in Pakistan will “constructively to build a safe” and secure South Asian region free of terror and violence. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PQZu6G

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Azhagiri says want to return to DMK, but brother Stalin won't accept me

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SC/ST members cannot claim quota benefits in another unless caste is notified there:...

The Supreme Court bench, however, held that the central reservation policy regarding SC/ST quota would be applicable in New Delhi.

'Less than 6 hours left...': Rahul Gandhi nudges Arun Jaitley over Rafale deal

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Suspended for violence, Class 10 student shoots at principal in UP's Bijnor

The principal was rushed to a hospital where his condition was said be out of danger, police said.

Kerala floods claimed 483 lives, 15 still missing: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister said the Meteorological department gave out adequate warnings regarding the rains but the unprecedented showers led to a deluge.

UP man dies after being thrashed by mob for allegedly stealing buffaloes

The victim, Shahrukh Khan, was accused of stealing buffaloes in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

Uber to test flying cabs in 5 countries, including India

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Overhaul the medicine supply chain

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Hero Honda Chowk underpass in Gurugram was filled with 50 million litres water after...

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At UN, India says it hopes new Pakistan govt will try to build terror-free Sout...

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Hizbul Mujahideen chief's son Shakeel arrested in terror-funding case

A team of NIA, along with personnel of the Central Reserve Police and the local police, arrested Hizbul Mujahideen chief’s son Shakeel from his Rambagh residence.

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Speaking to Hindustan Times hours before the start of the fourth Test between India and England at Southampton, Sourav Ganguly spoke about not only India’s chances of making a remarkable comeback in the series after being 0-2 down after the second Test at Lord’s, but also threw light on the areas that this team can work on to become world beaters both at home and away.

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Hizbul Mujahideen chief's son Shakeel arrested in terror-funding case

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Lalu Prasad to surrender before CBI court today

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Rs 12,000 crore of MP funds lie unutilised, Uttar Pradesh tops list

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Madras High Court wants separate lanes for VIPs at toll plazas across India

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No question of Rahul Gandhi attending RSS lecture: Mallikarjun Kharge

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Before Atishi, AAP's Jangpura MLA Praveen Kumar, too, had dropped his last name

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Watch: British Prime Minister Theresa May puts on her dancing shoes in Cape Town

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Imran Khan's govt preparing proposal to resolve Kashmir issue: Pakistan minister

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Supreme Court orders five activists to be kept under house arrest till September...

Lawyer and trade union activist Sudha Bhardwaj, revolutionary poet P Varavara Rao, civil rights activist and journalist Gautam Navlakha, and lawyers and activists Arun Ferreira and Vernon Gonsalves were arrested on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PKNGTo

India vs England: Virat Kohli & Co aim to continue revival in fourth Test

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Asian Games 2018: Dutee Chand clinches second medal, wins silver in women's 200m

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On way to jail, Lalu Prasad takes swipe at PM Modi over arrest of activists

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad said prime minister Narendra Modi has become vary of intellectuals and activists, who, he feels, are up to killing him. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2C05UNW

Arrest of activists based on proof of Maoist links: Maharashtra government

Pune police on Tuesday raided the homes of prominent activists in several states and arrested five of them — Varavara Rao in Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Ferreira in Mumbai, trade unionist Sudha Bhardwaj in Faridabad and Chhattisgarh and activist Gautam Navalakha in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PODsS0

Human rights panel issues notice to Maharashtra government on arrests of five rights...

Tuesday’s arrests of lawyer-activist Sudha Bharadwaj, civil liberties activists Gautam Navlakha, Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Fereira and poet-activist Varavara Rao from different parts of India, triggered a massive outcry. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2BY5U0R

4 more killed in West Bengal poll violence, death toll rises to 10 since Aug 25

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PM Modi urges netizens not to use social media platforms to 'spread dirt'

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Congress demands apology from PM Narendra Modi after RBI report on demonetisati...

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Activists' arrested to divert attention from Sanatan Sanstha: Prakash Ambedkar

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4 cops killed by militants in Kashmir after Hizbul commander gunned down

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Asian Games 2018: Dutee Chand clinches second medal, wins silver in women's 200m

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Rupee hits record low, dealers say RBI intervention mild

The rupee touched a record low of 70.475 per US dollar

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Activists arrested for alleged Maoist links involved in conspiracy with banned groups:...

Pune police said that all the arrested activists were associated with a banned outfit. A former supreme court judge termed the police version ‘propaganda’.

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Activists' arrest row reaches Supreme Court, hearing later today

The petitioners want the court to stay the arrest of the activists and hold an independent inquiry. They also urged the court seek explanation from Maharashtra for “sweeping round of arrests” in the case.

Boy commits suicide in US after getting bullied for being gay

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School cab driver in Delhi 'molests' girl with special needs, arrested

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There is place for only one NGO in India and it's RSS, says Rahul Gandhi after activists'...

Pune police on Tuesday carried out searches at residences of prominent lawyers and activists in five states across India in connection with their investigation into alleged Maoist links with the Elgar Parishad held in the city on December 31, 2017.

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Centre must provide more support and aid to flood-hit Kerala: Rahul Gandhi

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300 villages in western UP cut off from district HQs due to flooding following heavy...

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Top Telugu film personalities such as Nagarjuna Akkineni and Ram Charan took to social media to pay condolences to late actor-politician Nandamuri Harikrishna who died in a car accident. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2MSoyvx

Congress eyes chance in Odisha, gets poll ready before others

The Congress in-charge for the state Jitender Singh last week said that the party would announce candidates for 50 of the 147-membered state assembly by August-end, which a senior party leader said was meant to send a message that Congress was no longer an “indecisive party”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Nsz35I

Two Hizb militants killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Anantnag

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Gandhi was reacting to a recent media report according to which a Spanish couple had abandoned the 13-year-old girl they adopted from an agency in Madhya Pradesh after they were allegedly deceived about her age. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wlo7jS

Activists Rao, Ferreira and Gonsalves brought to Pune after arrests over alleged...

While Varavara Rao, Ferreira and Gonsalves have been brought to Pune from Hyderabad, Thane and Mumbai, Navlakha and Bhardwaj approached the courts to oppose their transit remand. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Nw7gB9

Asian Games success hasn't happened overnight, says Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says there is a “generational shift” in Indian sport but that only time will tell whether these Games will be a turning point in India’s effort to be a sporting powerhouse. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2N3XWHI

Rail factory manufactures first smart coach with fire alarm, GPS system

Raibarely’s Modern Coach Factory (MCF) has built the railway’s first “smart coach” with advanced disc brake, fire detection, alarm and GPS-based tracking systems from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2MXkNVC

Teachers force him to get rakhi tied by girl, Tripura boy jumps off school buil...

A 18-year-old student was critically injured when he tried to commit suicide by jumping off his school building on being allegedly forced by his teachers to get a Rakhi tied on his wrist by a girl from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NqZ6dw

India's first manned space mission 'Gaganyaan' to send 3 persons

India’s first manned space flight - Gaganyaan - is expected to send three persons into the space for seven days and the spacecraft will be placed in a low earth orbit of 300-400 km. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LzpvnM

From 'commander' to chief, MK Stalin rose through the ranks of DMK

MK Stalin was elected as the DMK president, a post his father, M Karunanidhi, held for 49 years till his death earlier this month, after a meeting of the party’s general council. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2BXyNdG

Tripura CM Biplab Deb's latest: Ducks raise oxygen level in water bodies

The Tripura chief minister has promised to distribute 50,000 white ducklings among fishermen residing on the banks of the Rudrasagar Lake. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2POQQpk

Ten for one: How Mamata Banerjee wants Trinamool to rebut BJP 'falsehoods'

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, in her speech on the foundation day of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad, said “never believe what the BJP says on Facebook and Twitter, they are constantly trying to spread lies.” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NogKi4

Stalin appointed DMK chief amid 'consequences' threat from brother Azhagiri

Stalin was elected as the DMK president, a post Karunanidhi held for 49 years till his death earlier this month, after a meeting of the party’s general council. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2oh00ON

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Guwahati airport passenger lounge flooded after heavy rains; video goes viral

Rain water gushed through the ceiling inside the passenger lounge area of Guwahati airport following heavy showers on Monday

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Nasa had earlier released satellite measurements of Kerala rainfall to demonstrate the crucial role played by the Western Ghats in triggering the climatic developments over south Karnataka and Kerala.

Asian Games 2018: PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal bring home first women's singles medals...

PV Sindhu claimed silver in women’s singles badminton after losing to Tai Tzu Ying in the final while Saina Nehwal clinched bronze at the Asian Games 2018.

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Rahul Gandhi visits flood relief camps in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi will meet fishermen and party volunteers involved in relief work in Kerala. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PHOxEr

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PV Sindhu claimed silver in women’s singles badminton after losing to Tai Tzu Ying in the final while Saina Nehwal clinched bronze at the Asian Games 2018. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wty5ik

Heavy rains disrupt Delhi metro's maintenance, trains delayed

According to an official of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), people will have to face more delays on the Blue Line (Dwarka-Noida City Centre/Vaishali) throughout the day on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ogQxHj

Flying drones will be legal from December 1, ban on use for delivery

The commercial use of drones — as taxis, delivery vehicles, or other services — will not be allowed as of now but a ministry officials said it was open to making changes in the regulations as technology advances. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ws0Qf8

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PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu Ying, Asian Games 2018 women's badminton singles final: As...

PV Sindhu clinched a historic silver medal after going down 13-21, 16-21 to Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying in the Asian Games 2018 women’s badminton singles final on Tuesday.

Stalin appointed DMK chief amid 'consequences' threat from brother Azhagiri

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Traffic jams in Delhi and Gurgaon after heavy rains, many schools closed

Heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning was reported around Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, Teen Murti Bhavan and RK Puram, among other areas.

Woman chooses parents over husband who converted to Hinduism to marry her

Anjali after marrying Aryan Arya had returned to her parents’ home with a hope that she would disclose her marriage in due course of time.

India vs England: India's predicted XI for the fourth Test in Southampton

Virat Kohli could go into the fourth Test against England with an unchanged team, making it a first in his tenure as India captain. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2N1cQhU

Toll in Bengal violence rises to 5 as BJP activist dies in hospital

While the BJP blames the Trinamool Congress for violence that erupted during the panchayat board formation process, CM Mamata Banerjee has alleged that police personnel are being targeted by members of the opposition party. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wrRb8p

Maha teen boy strangles elder sister to death for mingling with other boys, arr...

On Monday, when their parents went out for work, the boy allegedly strangled his sister to death with a ‘dupatta’ (a long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck), he said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PJEz5i

UP man who allegedly sexually harassed 17-year-old girl arrested

In his complaint, the girl’s father has alleged that the youth tore her clothes after she opposed him, police said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2BTJxJX

School bus driver shot at by bike-borne assailants in UP's Shamli

The bus, which had 34 children on board, was stopped by four persons on two motorcycles and when the driver got down, they shot at him, the officer said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2POmX8C

Medical test confirms Rohtak gurukul students sodomised; one staffer arrested, 5...

Police have arrested a staff member and detained five juveniles accused of sodomy. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2C16ZF0

Major Gogoi, who met woman at Srinagar hotel, may face court martial

A court of inquiry (CoI) into the matter found Major Leetul Gogoi guilty of “fraternising with a local in spite of instructions to the contrary and being away from the place of duty in operational area.” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LyWR5Y

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LIVE: DMK meeting to elect Stalin as party chief begins with tributes to Karunanidhi,...

All the 65 district secretaries of the party have proposed the name of the 65-year-old Stalin for the top post and his is the only nomination. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2POf3fs

PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu Ying, Asian Games 2018 women's badminton singles final, live...

PV Sindhu takes on Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying in the Asian Games 2018 women’s badminton singles final. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wjiySO

Khoon Chuswa gang: Doctor among 2 held for 'robbing' youngsters of their blood in...

None of the victims bothered to lodge a complaint because they were all given Rs 500 after the illegal procedure. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wuLXZx

Stalin, prince in waiting for years, set to take over as DMK chief today

The election of Stalin as the DMK’s second President is likely to be a smooth affair as all the 65 district secretaries of the party have proposed his name for the top post and his is the only nomination. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PKI6QY

India reiterates call for peace, stability in Indian Ocean region: Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj arrived in Hanoi on Sunday on the first leg of her two-nation tour to Southeast Asia that will also see her visiting Cambodia. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2wqLiZh

Inspection by ministry of women and child development reveals sorry state of child...

An inspection of 15 specialised adoption agencies by the ministry of women and child development and the Central Adoption Resource Authority, carried out in January and February, has discovered glaring irregularities. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PKI5fS

Woman chooses parents over husband who converted to Hinduism to marry her

Anjali after marrying Aryan Arya had returned to her parents’ home with a hope that she would disclose her marriage in due course of time. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2BSGJgf

5-yr-old Chhattisgarh girl on ventilator support dies as cylinder runs out of o...

Bijapur Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr BR Pujari said the incident took place when Bulbul Kudiyam, who was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and was on ventilator support, was being shifted to Jagdalpur Medical College Hospital in Bastar district from Bijapur district hospital. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ofdZ7G

After Asian Games 2018 high, Divij Sharan chases tennis Grand Slam glory

Divij Sharan and Rohan Bopanna defeated Aleksander Bublik and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan 6-3 6-4 in a 52-minute final to claim India’s first tennis gold of the ongoing Games. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Lyd1wn

Asian Games 2018, Day 10 live score and updates: India seek medal rush

Live updates and live scores of Day 10 of Asian Games 2018: India will look to add more medals to their overall tally even as the mega-event enters its 10th day. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2oeDIx9

Coalition stable, working on delivery mechanism: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya chief minister believes the government will complete its full term. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PfacTt

Rahul Gandhi to begin 2-day visit to flood-hit Kerala today

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will visit some relief camps and meet fishermen and party volunteers involved in rescue and relief work. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2whbfuK

Lok Sabha polls: NCP proposes 50-50 seat share with Congress

In order to reach a consensus, the parties have now decided to form a joint committee of two senior leaders each to discuss the issue in detail. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2BQWdBc

NRI murder convict to be brought from London to Amritsar jail on Tuesday

Eight years after being sentenced to 28-year jail by London court for killing wife, Harpreet Aulakh is first international transfer in Punjab under Repatriation of Prisoners Act signed with UK. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LtRwNf

India seeks Russia's help in new bid to enter Nuclear Suppliers Group

The 48-member NSG works on the principle of consensus for admitting new members. India has not signed the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) for an entry into the group. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2MSe3rW

SC adjourns hearing on fresh plea against Article 35A

Article 35A, which was incorporated in the Constitution by a 1954 Presidential Order, accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and bars people from outside the state from acquiring any immovable property in the state. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2LABMIE

Delhi Court acquits two Sikh separatists over 1981 Air India plane hijacking

Tajinder Pal Singh and Satnam Singh were charged with waging war against India and sedition for hijacking the Air India plane to Lahore in 1981. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2MzkHE7

Sushma Swaraj likely to meet her Pakistani counterpart in UN next month, says r...

This could be the first ministerial-level bilateral meeting since Prime Minister Imran Khan became Pakistan’s 22nd prime minister on August 18. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NnCWJ4

Court defers verdict in 2007 Hyderabad twin blasts case to September 4

As many as 42 people were killed and over 50 injured in the two blasts that occurred in the span of a few minutes. Three of the accused are still at large. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2P7s9mE

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Coalition stable, working on delivery mechanism: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya chief minister believes the government will complete its full term.

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India continued to shine in athletics for the second straight day, with Neeraj creating a new national record on his way to the title, while Dharun Ayyasamy, Sudha Singh and Neena Varakil clinched the silver medals.

Bring back ballot papers, Opposition tells Election Commission

Ahead of the all-party meeting called by the Election Commission, the Congress announced its request for ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines which it had alleged were tampered.

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Japan bullet train staff made to sit by tracks to test safety

About 190 staff working on safety maintenance for Japan’s famed shinkansen bullet train have undergone the training.

Gujarat court sends two men to life in prison for Godhra train killings

Judge HC Vora convicted Farooq Bhana and Imran after the prosecution proved they were the conspirators in the burning of S6 coach that led to the death of 59 passengers, mostly Hindu devotees returning from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

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PV Sindhu remained in the hunt for a historic Asian Games 2018 gold medal after defeating Akane Yamaguchi on Monday.

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India can seek extradition of Mehul Choksi without Red Corner Notice, CBI tells...

CBI told the government that having a Red Corner Notice is of little value now as Antigua has granted Mehul Choksi citizenship. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2PaY99G

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Gujarat court sends 2 men to life in prison for Godhra train killings

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CPI(ML) leader shot dead by assailants in Bihar's Bhojpur: Police

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Living in company of the dead: In this Kerala village, families took refuge in ...

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