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The Delhi court stated that under the Delhi Prison Rules 2018, if an appeal and application is made by one convict, then the execution sentence of all co-convicts will be postponed as well.

Pak likely to stay in FATF grey list over inadequacy in curbing terror

The working group and plenary meetings of FATF in Paris from February 16 to 21 will assess the implementation of a 27-point action plan by Pakistan, which was placed in the grey list in June 2018 for failing to stop fund raising by groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Taliban and al-Qaeda.

How the finance minister should respond to India's economic crisis | Opinion

Prepare for adverse contingencies, give critical support in tough times, facilitate organic recovery

Indian economy experienced abrupt slowdown, but it's not in a recession: IMF

In the medium-term, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said, the IMF remains optimistic about India. “This is why we see that upswing potential for the growth in the country,” she said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RMmlDm

SC to hear petition seeking 'victim-centric' guidelines

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde agreed to examine the plea, which, among other things, sought deadlines for death row convicts to avail the remedies of curative petitions and mercy petitions. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37OzwJx

Bhima-Koregaon inquiry panel tells state to wind it up for lack of funds

On January 1, 2018, riots broke out in various parts of Pune district on the occasion of the 200th commemoration day of the Bhima-Koregaon battle in which the East India Company defeated the Peshwas with the help of Dalit soldiers. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2u9jhrN

New top story on Hacker News: A Russian satellite appears to be shadowing an American spy satellite

A Russian satellite appears to be shadowing an American spy satellite 15 by gscott | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: USB 4.0 [pdf]

USB 4.0 [pdf] 11 by kalium-xyz | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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Writing Runbook Documentation When You’re an SRE 6 by mooreds | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: OpenWRT remote code execution via MITM due to bug in package manager

OpenWRT remote code execution via MITM due to bug in package manager 19 by guidovranken | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Critical flaw in Trezor hardware wallets

Critical flaw in Trezor hardware wallets 17 by menduz | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Call intercepts reveal Vijay Mallya's plan to influence ED, court told

The agency’s special public prosecutor Nitesh Rana made this stunning revelation before Special Central Bureau of Investigation judge Anurag Sain at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts while opposing Kapoor’s anticipatory bail in a money laundering probe related to Talwar’s NGO Advantage India.

Scientists across world race to create coronavirus vaccine

China shared the genetic code of 2019-nCoV on January 10 and since then scientists worldwide have mapped dozens of genetic sequences from the virus’ strains to study how it’s changing genetically as the outbreak progresses.

SC to hear petition seeking 'victim-centric' guidelines

Bhima-Koregaon inquiry panel tells state to wind it up for lack of funds

New top story on Hacker News: Statistical Consequences of Fat Tails by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Statistical Consequences of Fat Tails by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 17 by ArtWomb | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The EARN IT Act: How to Ban End-to-End Encryption Without Banning It

The EARN IT Act: How to Ban End-to-End Encryption Without Banning It 18 by erwan | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Some celebrities are ditching Twitter for Community

Some celebrities are ditching Twitter for Community 9 by altacc | 0 comments on Hacker News.

1 cop injured, terrorist killed after firing at toll plaza in Nagrota near Jammu

This is the first terror attack in Jammu since Article 370, which granted special status to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir, was revoked on August 5 last year.

India's first coronavirus patient responding well to treatment: Kerala minister

Some reports suggest the woman was first screened and found negative and allowed to go home but she was later rushed to the hospital after she complained breathlessness and throat pain.

Jamia student who was shot 'just happened to be there'

Shadab Farooq suffered a bullet injury in his left arm during the protest, a call for which was given to commemorate the the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Long-awaited FDI protection provision expected in Budget

There have been several instances in recent years when foreign investors have made a significant investment, sometimes in a domain where the regulatory regime itself is evolving, only to see an adverse development on the policy front.

New top story on Hacker News: The Pregnant Scientist Who Raced Against Death to Transform Physics

The Pregnant Scientist Who Raced Against Death to Transform Physics 3 by pseudolus | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Libc++'s Implementation of std:string

Libc++'s Implementation of std:string 34 by stuffypages | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A Wave Function Collapse Overlapping Model Guide

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2-day nationwide bank strike to be held today

The bank employees unions on Thursday decided to go on with the strike after a meeting with the Indian Bank Association (IBA) remained inconclusive. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37IaITx

New top story on Hacker News: “The way OSS is funded today is not sustainable”

“The way OSS is funded today is not sustainable” 9 by teinac | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: An Examination of Physics in Video Games

An Examination of Physics in Video Games 7 by atomlib | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Charges dropped against pentesters paid to break into Iowa courthouse

Charges dropped against pentesters paid to break into Iowa courthouse 19 by froindt | 0 comments on Hacker News.

WHO declares coronavirus a global crisis; death toll mounts to 213

The declaration was made as health officials in China said that the death toll from the outbreak has jumped to 213 across China with at least 42 new deaths reported from the most-affected central Chinese province of Hubei.

Stormy session on cards after heated all-party meeting

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the government intends to bring 45 bills and two ordinances — on insolvency and coal mining — apart from seven financial bills in the Budget Session.

Coronavirus outbreak is 'very well under control', says Donald Trump

Trump was speaking at an auto parts manufacturer in Warren, Michigan.

UP teen who opened fire at Jamia protester is a Class 12 student, says family

The shooter, dressed in a black jacket, had fired a shot from a country-made pistol at the protesters in the presence of scores of security personnel.

Man rapes and strangulates woman, 18, after he learns of her wedding date

The agitated family members, relatives and other villagers staged a road blockade on Thursday with the body near the village. Three police personnel sustained minor injuries when the agitated mob started pelting stones, the police said.

Politicians to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah on Jammu and Kashmir statehood

Around two dozen politicians met on Wednesday in Srinagar and decided to seek the appointments for the mitigation of the problems people have been facing since the erstwhile state was stripped of the special status that prevented non-residents from buying land and getting jobs there. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2GH6fV2

Sabarimala 9-judge bench to sit on Feb 3

On November 14, 2019, a five judge bench which heard the Sabarimala review petitions framed seven questions to be answered by the larger bench. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RJWZGl

Visva Bharati issues gag order for faculty, non-teaching staff

There have been tensions on the campus since October 2019 as Left-wing students have been opposing “the vice-chancellor [Bidyut Chakraborty]’s drive to saffronise Rabindranath Tagore’s sacred institution [VB].” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2U657Cy

The rise of Aijaz Dhebar, Chhattsigarh's first Muslim Mayor

Dhebar says he got interested in politics at 16 years of age when his elder brother asked him to help a candidate for the municipal election. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36Hh2th

New top story on Hacker News: The Rust Compilation Model Calamity

The Rust Compilation Model Calamity 48 by WTTT | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: GDB Custom Commands: Dynamic Arrays

GDB Custom Commands: Dynamic Arrays 15 by alottabit | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Under fire from AAP over remark against Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma alleges death t...

In a video clip, Verma was heard saying, “If Kejriwal comes to power again, Madipur’s streets will become Shaheen Bagh. There are many Natwarlals (cheats) like Kejriwal and aatankwadis (terrorists) like Kejriwal hiding in Delhi. We have to throw them out.” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Oc5qI2

New top story on Hacker News: Australia’s top researchers urge politicians: “Listen to the science”

Australia’s top researchers urge politicians: “Listen to the science” 20 by sohkamyung | 10 comments on Hacker News.

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Parvesh Verma calls Kejriwal terrorist; 'very sad',...

New top story on Hacker News: Lungs 'magically' heal damage from smoking

Lungs 'magically' heal damage from smoking 24 by daegloe | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Deciphering the genetic diversity of leaf shapes

Deciphering the genetic diversity of leaf shapes 6 by bryanrasmussen | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Prices of three key vegetables unlikely to go down for now

According to the data, production of major horticulture crops touched a record 310.74 million tonnes during 2018-19, but the output of the three key vegetables – onion, potato and tomato – was lower than the previous high in 2017-18.

'They have two very big players': Inzamam-ul-Haq gives three reasons why India is...

India vs New Zealand: Highlighting the never say die attitude of the current Indian team uner Virat Kohli, former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq gave three reasons why India is ‘zabardast’ is side.

New top story on Hacker News: XIX (YC W17) Is Hiring Engineers in San Francisco

XIX (YC W17) Is Hiring Engineers in San Francisco 1 by emilxix | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus death toll surges to 170, more than 7700 now infected in China

China’s national health commission (NHC) said Thursday that at least 1370 are critically ill with the infection and there are 12167 suspected to have been infected with the previously unknown virus.

In 'Finally Free', Asia Bibi recounts arrest, prison days, relief of release

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi described the horrendous conditions in squalid jails in Pakistan where she was kept chained and jeered at by other detainees.

Why Bapu remains relevant | HT Editorial

Gandhi, in life and death, left lessons contemporary India should heed

A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, writes President Kovind

In his final sacrifice, he left a constant reminder for us; unconditional love, especially for the Other

Top Khalistani leader's body may not reach parents in India

The KLF terrorist, a close aide of Lakhbir Singh Rode of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), was gunned down by a local gang at the Dera Chahal gurdwara in Lahore on Monday.

'Defence deals key to India-Australia ties', says Australian envoy

Sidhu, set to return home after a four-year stint in New Delhi, said in the context of protests against India’s new citizenship law that Australia is closely watching the situation and would like India to continue to be a “champion for democracy”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2u0vCP7

Andhra's upper house move may face Parliament hurdle

The Andhra Pradesh assembly on Monday adopted a statutory resolution for abolishing the Council days after two bills seeking the creation of three capitals for the state and on the introduction of English medium in government schools were blocked in the upper House. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37z8V33

Consider US peace plan, India tells Israel and Palestine

New Delhi’s position on the Israel-Palestinian issue was outlined by external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar while responding to a question on US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38R52qt

Donald Trump to visit Sabarmati Riverfront during India trip in February: Gujarat...

Earlier this month, government sources said Indian and US officials were engaged in talks to finalise the dates for Trump’s visit to India. “Both sides are in discussions to finalise the dates,” a source said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3b3aZTc

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Cows Communicate with Unique Moos 12 by weare138 | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Google YOLO clickjacking (2018)

Google YOLO clickjacking (2018) 15 by _Microft | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Government to roll out database for real-time info on terror soon

The NATGRID, an official said, will service only those agencies cleared by the Union Cabinet. State police forces will not be able to access the database initially, the official added.

New top story on Hacker News: Nearly half of Americans didn’t go outside for recreation in 2018

Nearly half of Americans didn’t go outside for recreation in 2018 4 by ryan_j_naughton | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Facebook to Pay $550M to Settle Facial Recognition Suit

Facebook to Pay $550M to Settle Facial Recognition Suit 10 by i_am_not_elon | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Self_update: In-place updates for Rust executables

Self_update: In-place updates for Rust executables 6 by adamnemecek | 2 comments on Hacker News.

PM Modi set to visit Bangladesh on March 17 to bolster ties

Officials familiar with the developments told HT that Modi is expected to reach Dhaka the day before the function, and will be the main speaker for 100th birth anniversary of Mujibur Rehman, the founder of Bangladesh. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/312uC95

Govt may announce Ram temple trust in a week

The announcement of the trust’s constitution, as well as the offer of a five-acre plot for the mosque, will be made soon after the Union Cabinet’s approval. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2vnHo6m

New top story on Hacker News: Stadia owners on Reddit blasting Google over radio silence and lack of support

Stadia owners on Reddit blasting Google over radio silence and lack of support 3 by Impossible | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Acclaimed Harvard scientist is arrested, accused of lying about ties to China

Acclaimed Harvard scientist is arrested, accused of lying about ties to China 10 by georgecmu | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: WireGuard is now in Linus' tree

WireGuard is now in Linus' tree 52 by axiomdata316 | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Artificial Morality

Artificial Morality 6 by how-about-this | 0 comments on Hacker News.

'Samvidhaan' is Oxford Hindi word of 2019

It said the word was chosen as 2019 saw the values of democracy, secularism, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity being tested on the touchstone of the Constitution or ‘Samvidhaan’.

CIA man 'Dark Prince' behind Soleimani attack killed in crash?

Colonel sonny Leggett, a spokesperson for US forces in Afghanistan, has confirmed the crashed plane was American, a Bombardier E-11A, but said the cause of the crash was being investigated and they were no indications yet it was caused by enemy fire.

Coronavirus outbreak diary: 'Wuhan, be strong', shout its residents

Support for Wuhan is a trending thread on China’s Twitter-like Weibo platform where netizens have pledged their support. “Wuhan is not an abandoned city,” said a post shared by many.

SC verdict today on Dec 16 gang rape convict plea, another files curative petit...

Senior counsel Anjana Prakash, who represented Mukesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday before a three-judge SC bench led by Justice R Banumathi, challenged the rejection of his request for a presidential pardon.

Trade deal, better relations on top US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu's agenda

Among the key tasks, Taranjit Singh Sandhu will have to take on, after assuming his new position include coordinating US President Donald Trump’s expected visit to India in February.

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you process payments?

Ask HN: How do you process payments? 19 by c0restraint | 9 comments on Hacker News. This is how YOU have chosen to do it. Let us know if it is physical or virtual. I found an old post from 2009 about this, wondering what the answers will be a decade later : https://ift.tt/2vnLEmm

New top story on Hacker News: Sanitation conquered disease long before vaccines or antibiotics

Sanitation conquered disease long before vaccines or antibiotics 14 by jasoncrawford | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Apple Is an Internet Company

Apple Is an Internet Company 9 by signor_bosco | 3 comments on Hacker News.

52-year-old man rapes teen, assaults her with iron rod: Cops

Investigating officer Sunil Chavan said the incident took place when the woman was alone at home and the accused attempted to rape her.

India needs 7-10 days to defeat Pakistan in war: PM Modi

Speaking at the NCC rally, PM Modi said that today the country is moving forward with ‘yuva soch’ and so, it carries out surgical strikes and airstrikes to teach terrorists a lesson in their own backyard.

ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah says talks possible only on sovereignty

Paresh Barua’s statement comes a day after Centre signed a peace accord with all four factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam and after an invitation for talks by the state government. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2GwR7K2

Deadlock between Centre, judiciary back in spotlight

Bhat’s name was first recommended by the collegium on August 23, 2016. It was returned by the government to the collegium, which stood by its recommendation by way of a resolution dated April 6, 2017. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2tOT8P9

Chinese trawlers sighted in Indian Ocean: Official

The Chinese distant water fishing fleet was not in the Indian exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and was believed to be sailing towards Morocco on the western coast of Africa, said the first official cited above. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2t7eGWP

India ups testing mechanism as coronavirus fears grip the nation

The Union health ministry has designated four more advanced laboratories for testing related to the virus along with the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) laboratory in Pune. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RZjUMy

New top story on Hacker News: LPE and RCE in OpenBSD OpenSMTPD (CVE-2020-7247)

LPE and RCE in OpenBSD OpenSMTPD (CVE-2020-7247) 14 by aquabeagle | 8 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Thinc, a new deep learning library by the makers of spaCy and FastAPI

Show HN: Thinc, a new deep learning library by the makers of spaCy and FastAPI 13 by tiangolo | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How the Father of Claymation Lost His Company (2014)

How the Father of Claymation Lost His Company (2014) 4 by allenbrunson | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: After Patna, suspected case in Jaipur; patient in isolation ward

India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli 25 runs away from surpassing MS Dhoni in elite...

Virat Kohli is currently in the fourth spot behind MS Dhoni (1,112), New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (1148), and South Africa captain Faf du Plessis (1,273).

Coronavirus death toll jumps to 106 in China, 24 deaths in Hubei province overn...

While 100 deaths have been reported in Hubei, more than 450 patients of the previously unknown virus are said to be critical in the province.

New top story on Hacker News: Ring doorbell app packed with third-party trackers

Ring doorbell app packed with third-party trackers 30 by Balgair | 7 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Mural Raises $23M to Reimagine Visual Collaboration

Mural Raises $23M to Reimagine Visual Collaboration 4 by Crafty_Gurl | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Top Khalistani leader 'Happy PhD' killed near Lahore: Officials

Harmeet Singh, who was also allegedly involved in the murders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders in Punjab in 2016-2017, was killed at the Dera Chahal gurdwara near Lahore on Monday afternoon. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2uEtBYG

At youth rally in Jaipur today, Rahul Gandhi to focus on economy, jobs

Congress leaders in Rajasthan say that traders, youth and farmers are not hopeful of the future because of the dismal condition of the economy. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Gq60xE

Govt signs Bodo peace accord, ends decades-old armed movement for separate state

The agreement is aimed at ushering in political, economic stability in the Bodo-dominated regions of Assam. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36xy5On

Inflammatory slogan at Union minister Anurag Thakur's election meeting in Delhi

Warming up the crowd for a meeting by home minister Amit Shah, who was yet to arrive at the venue, Thakur took to the microphone and screamed out the first part of the slogan, exhorting the audience to finish it , which they did. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RVYeAR

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Practice Fusion to pay $145M for taking kickbacks aimed at increasing opioid use 3 by JshWright | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Grindr and OKCupid Sell Your Data, but Twitter’s MoPub Is the Real Problem

Grindr and OKCupid Sell Your Data, but Twitter’s MoPub Is the Real Problem 44 by jrepinc | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Shapes of Code

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New top story on Hacker News: Scotland to use 100% renewables on time to host 2020 climate summit

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Indian-origin student found dead in college campus lake in US

Jerry, who has relatives in Kerala, topped her class at Blaine High School. She was majoring in science and business.

Rickshaw driver attacks wife with hammer, hangs himself from tree at park in Delhi's...

Police said the man was the woman’s second husband. The woman’s three children, from her first marriage, were living with them. Her second husband allegedly disliked her children and did not want to accept them.

New top story on Hacker News: Obesity Trends in the U.S.

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New top story on Hacker News: U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Facial Recognition Ban

U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Facial Recognition Ban 16 by infodocket | 1 comments on Hacker News.

GST collections for January may hit record Rs 1.15 lakh crore

The highest GST collection in a single month so far was Rs 1.13 lakh crore in April 2019. Last month, the collection was Rs 1.03 lakh crore.

Donald Trump may visit India from Feb 21 to 24, trade in focus

The visit comes at a time when Pakistan is intensifying its efforts to attack India at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva from February 24 to March 30.

Union budget 2020 will fear and wish for inflation at same time

Number Theory: Any strategy which seeks to counter food inflation aggressively may backfire for overall growth prospects.

The quest to sell Air India | HT Editorial

The government makes the right move. Will buyers bite?

'They called me panda, now they call me macho; was hurt when RCB dropped me'

The young batsman is quite honest about his fitness and his changed diet. He said he put a lot of time in improving himself and what he ate and how he trained and this had an impact even on the way he batted.

The Constitution at 70 | The Big Picture

Indian Americans hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities on Republic Day

In some of the cities, particularly New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta and San Francisco having Indian consulates, and at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, the protestors shouted slogans like “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Hindu, Muslim Sikh, Isai: Aapas Mein Saab Bhai Bhai”.

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Bihar girl shows symptoms of Coronavirus, admitted in hospital: Report

More than 29,700 passengers from 137 flights have been screened for coronavirus infection at seven identified airports in the country till Sunday but no positive case was detected, the Union health ministry had said on Sunday.

In revised push, government announces plans to sell entire stake in Air India

A document inviting expressions of interest in Air India, released on Monday, said India would sell a 100% stake in the carrier, which operates both domestic and international routes.

New top story on Hacker News: 5M left Wuhan before lockdown, 1k new coronavirus cases expected there

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New top story on Hacker News: In Search of Types (2014) [pdf]

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'Forcibly being sent back to Delhi': Chandrashekhar Azad after Hyderabad arrest...

The Bhim Army leader was heading to the venue of a rally organised by the students of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) against CAA and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Hyderabad when he was arrested on Sunday.

Obama remembers Kobe Bryant, calls him 'a legend on the court'

“Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act,” Obama tweeted after it was confirmed Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles.

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New top story on Hacker News: Clinical features of patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus

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'Grave situation': China races to contain Coronavirus as death toll shoots up to...

President Xi Jinping has called the “accelerating spread” of the virus a “grave situation”. The government is attempting to spread out the 3 billion trips – by road, air, railways and boats -- expected in connection with the LNY holidays to prevent human-to-human transmission of the highly contagious virus.

Safeguarding free speech from threats is important |Opinion

REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS: The enumeration of specific subjects in Article 19(2), on which the freedom of speech could be restricted, kept a check on excessive inroads into the right.

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Jammu and Kashmir police find China link in grenade attacks on forces

Officials from JKP and North Block, who asked not to be named, said that grenades with the same series of Chinese levers (86P/01-03/632) were used in four attacks in Srinagar district.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Myth of Artistic Freedom (2017)

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China's coronavirus death toll shoots up to 56, nearly 2000 cases reported

India on Saturday issued a new travel advisory asking citizens to avoid all “non-essential travel” to China.

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The fourth crisis of the Republic, writes Ramachandra Guha

A historian can use the past to understand the present, but a historian cannot predict the future. But that the Republic is passing through a very troubled phase in its history is evident. That it lacks the sort of enlightened leadership that can take us out of our difficulties is even more evident.

Republic at 70: 'Policy of controls takes away creative genius of people', by G...

Under the regime of a thousand “don’ts,” the man who is interested in producing more, feels a bit bewildered at all this talk of hard work when he finds himself bound hand and foot and yet asked to run.

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'Won't let India become a Hindu state,' KCR hits out at Modi government over CAA

Rao accused the BJP of dividing people in the name of religion and announced intention to convene a meeting of all regional parties and like-minded chief ministers opposing the CAA in Hyderabad within a month. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36sd0Vo

Google celebrates India's 71st Republic Day with a doodle

Republic Day marks the completion of India’s transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2TXX0bc

On Day 2 of India visit, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro inks 15 agreements

The two Brics economies, which are currently grappling with problems, set a target of boosting trade to $15 billion by 2022 and decided to focus on agriculture as a key area for cooperation. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2TUlIce

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India's military might, cultural heritage to be on display at Rajpath today

Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro will be the chief guest at the 90-minute celebrations marking the anniversary of the day when India was declared a republic in 1950.

Republic at 70: How the framers gave India a strong Centre, by Syama Prasad Moo...

UNITY: In spite of a federal Constitution and the guarantee of provincial autonomy, the Centre was more powerful vis-a-vis the states, a fact made clear by the pattern of power distribution.

Corona toll shoots up; India, France, US and Russia rush to evacuate citizens

The evacuation plans come as Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Saturday that situation had become “grave” given the “accelerating spread” of the virus across the country.

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GoAir flight returns to Bengaluru after mid-air tech glitch

The flight from Bengaluru to Phuket had 173 passengers on board. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37sPd9g

Three Congress-ruled states make Preamble to the Constitution part of school cu...

On the occasion of Constitution Day, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had announced organising programs in state’s educational institutes every Monday to spread awareness about the constitution. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3azKSTs

'CM can't be on street protesting against law': Bengal governor

Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar said, “I am not at loggerheads with Mamata ji. The government is at loggerheads with me.” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37ukU1O

Virus footprint grows; 11 isolated across India

Temporarily titled 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus), the pathogen had till Friday killed at least 26 people and sickened 900 more since it began spreading from a meat market in China’s Wuhan in late December. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RpGf6W

Direct tax numbers to put GDP in focus

If the direct tax collections fall short of the 2018-19 figures — and it could, given the sharp fall in the government’s own growth estimates for 2019-2020 — this will only be the second instance of a contraction in direct collections since 1980-81, the earliest period for which data is available with the Reserve Bank of India.

December 16 gang rape convicts in Tihar Jail on suicide watch

Prison officials said on condition of anonymity that Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Kumar Gupta (25), Akshay Thakur (31) and Vinay Sharma (26), who were moved on January 16 to Tihar’s Jail No 3, where the death sentence will be carried out, are on “suicide watch” the likes of which Tihar has never seen before.

21-yr-old bites off snatcher's finger in east Delhi, leaves him requiring surge...

The victim Dev Raj, who repairs sofas for a living, was sitting on a bench in a DDA park in east Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar when he was attacked him and tried to snatch his phone.

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Coronavirus claims 41 lives in China, 1,287 cases confirmed

The virus originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei late last year.

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George Soros dubs rise of nationalism in India a 'setback'

Soros also said he would commit $1 billion to start a global university to fight authoritarian governments and the climate crisis, calling them twin challenges that threaten the survival of civilisation.

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Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Delhi will hold elections to its 70-member assembly on February 8 in a high-stakes electoral contest that has pitched the AAP’s campaign to retain power by showcasing its performance against the BJP’s efforts to claw back into the national capital, where it has been out of power for two decades.

Machines that printed Constitution sold as scrap

As for the lithographic plates, they were also “auctioned to scrap dealers long ago”, Survey of India (SoI) officials said.

Budget may reform GST filing process

The finance ministry has been working on simplifying archaic income-tax laws and rationalising tax rates in line with recommendations of the task force on the Direct Tax Code (DTC), which submitted its report on August 19, 2019, they added.

Bhima-Koregaon case goes to NIA; Maha government unhappy

The move is likely to spark a tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) government at the Centre and the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Congress government in Maharashtra over the issue of the Centre not consulting the state, which was reviewing the case investigations this week.

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Constitution to SC: How the federal doctrine evolved

Distribution of powers between the Centre and the states and the kind of federal structure it provides or conceives is not the sole basis for the validity of a law or executive action. Equally, if not more important, are the issues relating to the fundamental rights and foundational principles that constitute the basic structure of the Constitution. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3aGEqtR

Despite bad ecology, Sambhar got more birds this year than before

The wetland was in the news in November last year after more than 20,000 birds died due to botulism, a neuromuscular illness caused by bacteria, to the concern of environmentalists and ornithologists. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37pGWD0

Fall in democracy index painful: Congress

The party hit out the government, saying democracy has been eroded and democratic institutions debilitated under the “tukde tukde gang” in power, and this should alarm every Indian. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2TONAi5

In MP, Congress govt makes reading of Preamble mandatory in schools

There are more than 1.20 lakh schools- from primary to higher secondary- in Madhya Pradesh with more than 63 lakh students, as per education department officials. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37nJhOK

Obscenity case filed against BJP leader for remark against collector: Cops

He said the SDM said in the complaint that Yadav and others violated the prohibitory orders. Yadav also made an indecent remark against the collector. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2TQUpj3

The shifting dynamics of Centre-state relationship

Evolution of federalism in India is best understood as a continuous yet changing process in the entire realm of the political economy rather than just one event. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NV6hgi

Western disturbance may bring more rain, snow: IMD

Strong surface winds (20-25 kmph) are likely over the northern plains, causing mainly dry weather over northern India, till Sunday, except over Jammu and Kashmir, where scattered rain is also likely. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ur61i7

Jharkhand murders expose fault lines in tribal village line

Officials said additional forces were deployed to prevent further escalation in violence amid strong sentiments for and against the movement, through which several villages in the region have declared self-governance. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37irV5L

Coronavirus toll up at 25, WHO declares health emergency in China, not world

it was a “bit too early” to consider the outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern,” WHO Emergency Committee panel chair Didier Houssin said after the body met in Geneva. Such a designation would have required countries to step up the international response.

E-literacy programme halted in West Bengal due to panic over NRC

Another NGO that ran the programme in four other districts faced similar problems. “Our programme in four districts was completed in December.

Abide With Me to feature at Beating Retreat ceremony

Reports, including in this newspaper suggested that the government was considering dropping the melancholic Christian hymn, a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi. The army did not comment on these reports at the time.

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The shifting dynamics of Centre-state relationship

Evolution of federalism in India is best understood as a continuous yet changing process in the entire realm of the political economy rather than just one event.

Western disturbance may bring more rain, snow: IMD

Strong surface winds (20-25 kmph) are likely over the northern plains, causing mainly dry weather over northern India, till Sunday, except over Jammu and Kashmir, where scattered rain is also likely.

Shaheen Bagh living up to its name, says its founder

Shariq Ansarullah, 61, said he had never expected that a small colony named by him will gain such popularity after 36 years. “I am glad it’s living up to its name. The courage of the people of Shaheen Bagh is matching with that of the falcons.”

CBI to try Indian charged with murder in UAE

The central agency registered an FIR on Wednesday against the accused, Indrejeet Singh, under section 302 (murder) of the IPC so that he can be tried here.

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Donald Trump to become first US president to attend March for Life anti-abortion...

Although the Supreme Court legalized abortion, opposition to it remains strong in parts of American society, particularly in the so-called Bible Belt states of the South and mid-section of the country.

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Bengal cop steals 18 licensed firearms deposited by citizens

from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38B1fgD

Isro unveils humanoid that will take Gaganyaan flight

Isro chairperson K Sivan told HT that the humanoid Vyommitra would also be able to record biological parameters. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38wqpwX

Bengal villagers mistake digital literacy trainer as official for NRC, ransack her...

People thought the woman was working for NRC after she took photos of some of the trainees and also asked for some documents as part of the digital literacy programme. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38xzYM6

Cabinet extends term of panel on OBC reservation for the 8th time

The committee was set up in October 2017 to study the beneficiaries of reservation for OBCs; there was concern that much of these were going to a few OBCs, with many left out. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3aB1oTi

Probe suggests role of Saudi Crown Prince in Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's phone hack

A forensic analysis by technical experts retained by Bezos after a leak of his personal information in early 2019 suggested that the Bezos iPhone was compromised by “tools” procured by a close associate of the Saudi de facto ruler.

Wife of Atlas Cycles' owner kills herself at Delhi residence, half-page suicide...

Deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) Eish Singhal said Natasha Kapur was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the bathroom of her bedroom. A half-page “suicide note” was also found there.

Held Hizbul man planned major attack ahead of Republic Day, says intel

According to an input, Babu was to deliver the explosives to his HM associates, who were likely to carry out attacks in Zadoora and also plant an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Niwa-Pakherpora road near Pulwama. The January 15 DIA input, a copy of which HT has accessed, calls Babu the “master terror recruiter” and an “IED

Rahul Gandhi to begin yatra to highlight 'govt failures' on economic front

Rahul Gandhi’s yatra was planned following an assessment that as a political party the Congress faces a tough challenge of sustaining the protests over the CAA and the NRC and hence feels the need for bringing the narrative back on economic slowdown and other issues confronting the common people.

The roots of the US-China rivalry | Opinion

The theatres of conflict include trade, geopolitics, technology, climate, and political values

India must take note of the China-Pakistan nexus | Opinion

China has made its hostility clear. Hosting the SCO summit at this time can turn out to be counterproductive

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Iranian lawmaker offers $3 million reward 'to anyone who kills Trump': Report

The Iranian lawmaker did not say who would pay the bounty offer, which comes a month ahead of a parliamentary election.

Six stab 29-year-old man 30 times outside Ulhasnagar bar; cops say no clarity on...

Four people have been detained in the case. CCTV camera captured the murder; police say no clarity on motive yet; search on for 2 others

Finance Ministry may raise divestment goal to Rs 1.5 lakh cr for FY21

The strategic disinvestments that are now expected to be completed in the next fiscal include Air India, Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL), Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor) and Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI).

2 Indian, 5 foreign yards cleared for Rs 50K-cr submarine project

Six advanced submarines will be built under project P-75I to scale up the Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities and counter the rapid expansion of China’s submarine fleet. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RDLVZX

Not afraid of protests, will never revoke CAA: Amit Shah in Lucknow

Protests against the law are continuing across the country, and it has also been legally challenged in the Supreme Court by several petitioners, including the state of Kerala. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Rzfwnm

Preamble recitation mandatory in Maha schools to make students memorise Constit...

This is not the first time schools have been asked to start preamble reading. In February 2013, the then Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) government had issued the same order. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38tlH37

Odisha doctor's team carries pregnant woman on stretcher for 30 km to hospital

Districts like Koraput, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Malkangiri suffer from bad connectivity that makes accessing hospitals a very difficult proposition for villagers. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/30GM17e

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Eight Indians found dead in Nepal hotel

The eight Kerala residents — two couples and their children — slept in one room at a hotel in Daman, a popular tourist spot about 55km from capital Kathmandu.

Odisha doctor's team carries pregnant woman on stretcher for 30 km to hospital

Districts like Koraput, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Malkangiri suffer from bad connectivity that makes accessing hospitals a very difficult proposition for villagers.

India vs New Zealand: Sanju Samson replaces injured Shikhar Dhawan in T20I squad,...

India vs New Zealand: Shikhar Dhawan, who had suffered an injury during the 3rd ODI against Australia last week, was ruled out of the ODI, T20I series against New Zealand.

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India's alcohol imports aren't causing a trade hangover

In 2018-19, India imported $384 million worth of alcoholic beverages. This is less than 1% of India’s total imports in that year. In fact, unlike many other things, India does relatively well in exporting alcohol as well.

Republic at 70: Greatest strength of India's Constitution

The framers of our Constitution displayed remarkable foresight while drafting its amendment provisions.

US detects first case of Coronavirus in Seattle, WHO to debate on 'global health...

China has confirmed the coronavirus strain is contagious between humans, tightening control on people exiting and entering Wuhan, the central Chinese city at the core of the outbreak, amid anxiety ahead the country’s biggest festival, the Lunar New Year (LNY).

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Ganguly, Kohli and their Rahuls: Can keeper-batsman be the missing piece of jigsaw...

India vs Australia: A part time wicket-keeper for Karnataka in first-class cricket and a regular in the IPL for Kings XI Punjab over the past two seasons, Rahul it seems could be Kohli’s missing piece as he looks to complete the ICC puzzle in Australia later this year.

'Look at these cowards': Congress' Mani Shankar Aiyar takes a jab at Centre's J&K...

A team of 36 Union ministers are in Jammu and Kashmir from January 18 to attend government functions in different parts of the Union territory. Of these, five ministers will visit the three districts of Kashmir.

Day after missing deadline, Kejriwal to file nomination for Delhi polls today

The AAP chief said he would start the paperwork early on Tuesday.

Deepika Padukone receives Crystal Award at Davos, talks about depression: 'As I...

Actor Deepika Padukone spoke about her personal struggles with depression, and what her experiences have taught her, while accepting the Crystal Award at Davos.

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Delhi assembly polls 2020: It's BJP's Sunil Yadav against Arvind Kejriwal

Sunil Yadav, the president of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the BJP’s youth wing, has been pitted against Kejriwal in the high-stakes polls.

'Led by example', says Rajgarh DC who slapped BJP worker for abusing her

Ten people were detained after lodging an FIR against 124 people for violating prohibitory orders in Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NM7ZR7

Pandits will return to Kashmir Valley with dignity, says Ram Madhav

BJP’s national general secretary Ram Madhav, who was seen as the architect of an unlikely alliance between the BJP and the Peoples Democratic Party that formed the government in the state in 2015, said his party was committed to the return of Pandits with “honour and security”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37bADmc

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes bill to establish three capitals

The Port city Visakhapatnam will soon become the Capital of the state if the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government overcomes the opposition in the Legislative Council and also possible legal hurdles. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2THdjsH

Delhi court convicts 19 for Bihar home sexual abuse

Thakur, whose non-governmental organisation owned the shelter home, and four others, including DK Verma, a former chairperson of the state’s Child Welfare Committee (CWC), were found guilty, from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2TKfMlZ

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India's growth slowdown is a drag on the world, says IMF chief economist Gita G...

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said growth in India slowed sharply “owing to stress in the non-bank financial sector and weak rural income growth”.

China's mystery coronavirus claims 4th life in Wuhan, over 225 infected

Confirming the fear of the virus being contagious and highly infectious, 15 medical staff have also been reported to be infected with one critical.

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Human transmission confirmed, arrivals from China under lens

In India, health ministry officials reached out to the embassy in China and to immigration officials for details of inbound travellers from the affected regions, including foreigners as well as Indian citizens.

Three rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad: security sources

Sirens could be heard across the zone immediately after the rockets made impact.

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5 Union ministers to begin Kashmir visits from today

On Tuesday Union Minister, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi will visit Faqir Gujri village in Dara panchayat on the outskirts of Srinagar.

State polls first task for new BJP president JP Nadda

Nadda, 59, will also have the task of building bridges with the allies, some of whom have made their differences public, particularly after the oldest ally, the Shiv Sena, ended its alliance with the BJP to form the government in Maharashtra with the Nationalist Congress Party and Congress last year.

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BJP set to get new president, JP Nadda likely to succeed Amit Shah

Nadda’s decades-long experience in the organisation, starting from student politics, proximity to the RSS and clean image are seen as his strengths.

11-year-old girl dies after being stabbed by 13-yr-old stalker near Kolkata

Locals said the accused was a student of class nine and lived in the same locality as the victim. The girl’s family members alleged in their police complaint that the boy had been stalking the girl for some time.

India has received 120% of January rainfall already: IMD

Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have received over 300% of the normal precipitation in January. In the northeast, Tripura has received 670% of the normal rainfall and Mizoram 295%. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NGzTOk

50% jump in people held for illegally entering Bangladesh

The numbers come at a time when the second draft list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam was released on July 30, 2018 which excluded 4 million people.

India needs to stand guard as US leaves Afghanistan

The rise of jihad in the Valley was also due to the weak regimes of VP Singh and Chandrashekhar with fractured politics in Delhi ensuring that the Centre became a bystander in the Valley.

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New top story on Hacker News: F-Droid at 36c3

F-Droid at 36c3 3 by ericdanielski | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: GE Deploys Mass Surveillance in San Diego

GE Deploys Mass Surveillance in San Diego 109 by vinniejames | 23 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: SoftICE – Ancient x86 Kernel Mode Debugger

SoftICE – Ancient x86 Kernel Mode Debugger 7 by peter_d_sherman | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Sex Wars

The Sex Wars 11 by vo2maxer | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: 'Remarkable' MIP*=RE proof describes how to solve seemingly impossible problem

'Remarkable' MIP*=RE proof describes how to solve seemingly impossible problem 11 by rbanffy | 2 comments on Hacker News.

India successfully tests its 3,500km-range K-4 missile

The three-metre-tall missile carries a nuclear warhead of over one tonne with a circular error probability (CEP) far lower than that of Chinese ballistic missiles.

Govt seeks to bring states on board for piped gas project

IGL, which is a private entity, is promoted by state-run energy majors — Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Gail India Ltd with equal shareholding of 22.5% each.

India has received 120% of January rainfall already: IMD

Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have received over 300% of the normal precipitation in January. In the northeast, Tripura has received 670% of the normal rainfall and Mizoram 295%.

Mumbai cops to patrol on horses, first time since 1932

In the next six months, the unit will comprise 30 horses apart from a sub-inspector, one assistant PSI, four havaldars and 32 constables.

50 injured as temporary gallery of football ground collapses in Kerala's Palakk...

The fundraiser match was organised to help the family of footballer R Dhanarajan who died of cardiac arrest on December 29 during an all India Sevens tournament match at Perintalmanna in Malappuram district.

BJP banks on tested faces for role of state presidents

To pick a new party president at the national level, the BJP began the process of elections in over 50% of the states, as is required by its constitution.

National ID pilot in 2000s saw poor documentation

The central government finalised the plan in 2003 to launch the pilot project in which 3.1 million people, mostly in border districts, were enumerated.

Why France is a reliable strategic partner for India

From geopolitics to space cooperation, Paris has always been supportive of New Delhi’s decisions

Kashmiri students of Hyderabad University protest clampdown in valley

The protest which went on for about two hours in the late afternoon, was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Students’ Association (JKSA) in the name of “Sada-e-Mazloom” (Voice of the oppressed) outside the university campus. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3ay1HOO

When Parliament makes bad laws, judges do lawmakers' job: Hamid Ansari

Addressing an event here, he also said that good laws are made when Parliament and assemblies are not called to endorse the views of the ruler of the day. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2RtJIQN

Unemployment, not Muslim population is India's real problem: Owaisi to RSS chief...

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27-year-old dies of heart attack while playing PUBG in Pune

The deceased was identified as Harshal Devidas Memane, 27, a resident of Shinde vasti area of Ravet in Pimpri Chinchwad.

December 2019 in northwest India coldest since 1971: IMD

One of them was its large area of impact. The maximum temperature in December was 17.5 degree C over northwest India, the lowest since 1971, according to an analysis by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Shirdi locals call for shutdown over Sai baba birthplace row, temple remains op...

A former trustee of Shirdi Sai Sansthan, Kailasbapu Kote, said locals and villagers from the neighbouring areas are upset with chief minister Thackeray for referring to Pathri as the birthplace of Sai Baba.

New top story on Hacker News: Maine's giant spinning ice disc looks like it's reforming

Maine's giant spinning ice disc looks like it's reforming 7 by pseudolus | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Building Reliable Voting Machine Software (2007) [pdf]

Building Reliable Voting Machine Software (2007) [pdf] 3 by agronaut | 0 comments on Hacker News.

KPL fixing: Plugging multiple gaps in state-run leagues

Rot runs deep: Probe chief says KPL owners betting heavily on team’s matches showed how big the problem is. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says ‘looking into it’

Abdication, divorces and death: A century of UK royal crises

In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II’s fun-loving younger sister, Princess Margaret, also sparked a firestorm with her choice for marriage. She began a romance with her late father’s divorced equerry, former Royal Air Force officer Peter Townsend. The couple’s wish to marry prompted a battle between the government and the public

New top story on Hacker News: Synchronization Gear allowed firing through propellor

Synchronization Gear allowed firing through propellor 10 by colinmegill | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Let People Move to Jobs

Let People Move to Jobs 9 by luu | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Pope L: Crawl [video]

Pope L: Crawl [video] 4 by brudgers | 0 comments on Hacker News.

'Cameras in the sky, a countdown, then boom': Donald Trump on Qasem Soleimani's...

Trump acknowledged that the US strike “shook up the world” but said Soleimani “deserved to be hit hard” because he was responsible for killing “thousands of Americans” -- a figure which contrasted with one he gave on January 8.

New top story on Hacker News: Very 'close' Qantas jets came within 800m of each other

Very 'close' Qantas jets came within 800m of each other 6 by thisisastopsign | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Facebook apologises after vulgar translation of Xi Jinping's name

The error came to light on the second day of a visit by the president to the Southeast Asian country, where Xi and state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi signed dozens of agreements covering massive Beijing-backed infrastructure plans.

CISF constable arrested for sexually assaulting colleague's daughter

Police in Jagatsinghpur district said M Kandaswami, who was posted as a head-constable in Indian Oil Corporation’s oil refinery in Paradip as head constable used to show his private parts to the girl.

Who are the sons and daughters of India? | Opinion

Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, opposed partition on the grounds all Indians, including Muslims, were one people

Prince Harry, Meghan to give up 'royal highness' titles

Buckingham Palace said Harry and Meghan will cease to be working members of the royal family when the new arrangements take effect in “spring 2020.” They will be known as Harry, Duke and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Study, research and learn with thinking notebook – MindForger 1.50.0

Show HN: Study, research and learn with thinking notebook – MindForger 1.50.0 4 by dvorka | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How the internet helped crack the Astros' sign-stealing case

How the internet helped crack the Astros' sign-stealing case 8 by danso | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Ruins of forgotten empires: APL languages (2013)

Ruins of forgotten empires: APL languages (2013) 12 by lelf | 2 comments on Hacker News.

When death warrants don't mean death

A death warrant sets a date for the hanging of a death row convict and is one of the final steps in the execution of a convict. It is usually issued after a convict has exhausted all legal remedies.

NIA takes over probe into J&K DSP Davinder Singh's terror links

Davinder Singh was intercepted when he was travelling on the national highway to Jammu along with two Hizbul Mujahideen commanders.

Mumbaiites divided over move to keep shops, malls and restaurants open 24x7

While some have backed the move, others have expressed concerns over security of people around these establishments, pointing out that a “proper standard operating procedure” needs to be put in place.

JEE Main 2020 result declared in record time, details here

JEE Main 2020 Result:National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the JEE Main 2020 result in record time this year. The JEE main exam 2020 was conducted between January 7 and 9, 2020.

JEE Mains 2020 Toppers : Nishant Agarwal of Delhi among 9 who score perfect 100

On Friday night, as the results were declared, Agarwal, who studies in New Sainik Public School in Dwarka, was busy preparing for the viva voice examination for Physical Science paper on Saturday.

In Pandit camps, anxiety over return to homeland

For the past 30 years, Oma and her family— which includes the families of her two sons—had to move from one cramped rented accommodation to another.

New top story on Hacker News: California wants to tax companies for executive pay ratio

California wants to tax companies for executive pay ratio 12 by onetimemanytime | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Kidnapped US teen uses Snapchat to lead police to her

Police said the 14-year-old victim on Tuesday notified friends she had been kidnapped via the popular app and they were able to determine her location and alert authorities.

Imported onions not pungent enough, set to go on distress sale

The government’s original plan was to sell imported onions at an average of Rs 55 per kg on a no-profit-no-loss basis.

New top story on Hacker News: Chaos Mesh: a chaos engineering solution to system resilience on Kubernetes

Chaos Mesh: a chaos engineering solution to system resilience on Kubernetes 6 by Lilian_Lee | 0 comments on Hacker News.

PM Modi tells 36 ministers visiting Jammu Kashmir to spread message of developm...

At a meeting of the Council of Ministers here, the prime minister asked the ministers to spread the message of development during their interaction with the locals, the sources said.

New top story on Hacker News: OneSignal is hiring a SRE to help send 5B messages/day

OneSignal is hiring a SRE to help send 5B messages/day 1 by gdeglin | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Barr’s Encryption Push Is Decades in the Making

Barr’s Encryption Push Is Decades in the Making 22 by jonbaer | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: OneDev – A Lightweight GitLab Alternative

Show HN: OneDev – A Lightweight GitLab Alternative 21 by robinshen | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How do you have deep, written discussions with your teams?

How do you have deep, written discussions with your teams? 14 by jgbond | 4 comments on Hacker News. What is the best way to have careful, deep, written discussions among distributed teams? Are there tools meant for this? Would something like a BBS work. If so, are there good modern options? We use distributed teams. We communicate using a mix of email, Slack, and Zoom. Our work involves lengthy discussions and deep dives into complex issues. This type of 'deep discussion' benefits from carefully written arguments and counterarguments. Emails often start fine. Someone sends a well structured, well written argument. The first few replies will be strong. But then it diverges into a mess of threads that are hard to follow. People resort to color-coding their responses in-line, etc. Slack is too chatty. Other chat-based solutions are the same. I've never seen it work for this type of 'deep discussion.' Conversations get scattered across channels and threads within ch...

New top story on Hacker News: A Hundred Years of Fellini

A Hundred Years of Fellini 3 by vo2maxer | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Repology: Track and Compare Package Versions

Repology: Track and Compare Package Versions 2 by Cyphase | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Jammu and Kashmir L-G says protection of lands and jobs of locals will be ensur...

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu reiterated that the government is resolute to implement the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments that would provide solutions to many problems and would serve as powerful tool for a true self-government. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NBZZC5

World's shortest man Khagendra Thapa Magar dies of pneumonia in Nepal at 27

Khagendra Thapa Magar, who measured 67.08 centimetres (2 feet 2.41 inches), died of pneumonia at a hospital in Pokhara, 200 kilometres from Kathmandu, where he lived with his parents.

Porn site sued in 23-page complaint by hearing impaired man for lack of captions

In a filing Thursday in Brooklyn federal court, Yaroslav Suris sued Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn and their Canadian parent company MindGeek, arguing they violated an anti-discrimination law called the Americans with Disabilities Act.

'There's a misconception everybody's citizenship will go away': Dushyant Chauta...

Dushyant Chautala said there is a misconception that everybody’s citizenship will go away. Somebody who is a citizen of our nation will not be debarred from citizenship.

Donald Trump warns Iran's supreme leader to be 'careful with his words'

According to Trump, Khamenei’s blistering speech, in which he attacked the “vicious” United States and described Britain, France and Germany as “America’s lackey’s,” was a mistake.

New top story on Hacker News: The rise of digital brands using snail mail (2018)

The rise of digital brands using snail mail (2018) 5 by hhs | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: I've been working on X11 on (jailbroken) iOS

Show HN: I've been working on X11 on (jailbroken) iOS 5 by MaxLeiter | 0 comments on Hacker News.

LIC Assistant Main Result 2019 declared, here's how to check merit list

LIC Assistant Main Result 2019 : Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has declared the assistant main exam results 2019. Candidates who had appeared for the LIC main exam 2019 can check their results online at licindia.in.

JNUSU requests students to boycott registration for semester exam

The classes for the next semester cannot happen unless the backlog of the previous semester is cleared, said the statement, adding that the JNUSU will coordinate with the JNUTA (JNU Teacher’s Association) to undertake parallel classes on various topics immediately.

In first mission of 2020, Isro's communication satellite GSAT-30 successfully placed...

GSAT-30 will enhance and take over the services of Isro’s ageing communication satellite INSAT 4A, whose official mission life ended in December 2017.

Rajasthan's big battle - Ashok Gehlot versus Sachin Pilot

Both Gehlot and Pilot have made comments against each other without taking each other’s names on several occasions. After the Lok Sabha election in 2019, the CM said Pilot should take responsibility for the rout – the party lost all 25 seats – and more for the loss of his son, Vaibhav Gehlot, in Jodhpur.

In major setback, FASTag increases wait time by 29%

To be sure, much of this is because not everyone has moved to FASTags yet, and the data mainly highlights teething troubles in the digital payment method across national highways.

Call for leaders to get more time to study Union budget

During a debate on “scrutinizing budgetary proposal” at the 7th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Chapter, delegate after delegate spoke about shortcomings in the budgetary process.

New top story on Hacker News: Looking for an Account Executive for Iris Automation – AI Software for Drones

Looking for an Account Executive for Iris Automation – AI Software for Drones 1 by aharm | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: CDC Confirms Black Markets, Not “Vaping,” Caused Outbreak

CDC Confirms Black Markets, Not “Vaping,” Caused Outbreak 17 by lysp | 0 comments on Hacker News.

India's first satellite of 2020 Gsat-30 successfully launched

The satellite will enhance television broadcasting, satellite-based news gathering, and direct-to-home services.

New top story on Hacker News: Avicenna: The Leading Sage

Avicenna: The Leading Sage 5 by diodorus | 2 comments on Hacker News.

J-K government hands over Srinagar, Jammu airports to CISF in view of Davinder Singh's...

Airports in Srinagar and Jammu are guarded by the CRPF and the J-K Police at present. CISF is the national civil aviation security force and at present it guards 61 airports including the ones at Delhi and Mumbai. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NzQXFF

Amid trade war with US, China set to post weakest economic growth in 3 decades

The United States and China signed a partial trade deal on Wednesday that will roll back some tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of U.S. products. But most of the tit-for-tat levies imposed by the two sides over the past 18 months remain in place and a number of thorny issues are unresolved, raising the risk of a renewed flareup in tensions.

'Not charity, defying stereotypes': Starbucks, home of $4 latte, moving to poor...

Starbucks said most of the 85 shops will be new, while some will be existing stores that have been remodeled. The company will consider various factors, including youth unemployment rates and low household income, in deciding where to build them, and will give priority to economically distressed areas.

New top story on Hacker News: Automated Testing and Profiling for Call of Duty [video]

Automated Testing and Profiling for Call of Duty [video] 8 by danso | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: KnowledgeNet: A Benchmark for Knowledge Base Population

KnowledgeNet: A Benchmark for Knowledge Base Population 5 by miket | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: What DoorDash pays, after expenses, and what’s happening with tips

What DoorDash pays, after expenses, and what’s happening with tips 10 by cbzbc | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Clipboard Health (YC W17) Is Hiring Product Managers (Remote)

Clipboard Health (YC W17) Is Hiring Product Managers (Remote) 1 by gabaluschi | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable

Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable 15 by tartoran | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Darken – Darkmode Made Easy

Show HN: Darken – Darkmode Made Easy 19 by Call_in | 7 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Chatistics – Turn Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger Chatlogs to DataFrames

Show HN: Chatistics – Turn Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger Chatlogs to DataFrames 7 by MasterScrat | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Bacteria and sand engineered into living concrete

Bacteria and sand engineered into living concrete 6 by hhs | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Living as a refugee in one's own country

In 1990, thousands of people were shouting these slogans on the streets of Kashmir, from its mosques all over, while baying for the blood of the minority Hindus.

Not for rethink on CAA... Including Muslims will help earn goodwill: Sukhbir Singh...

Sukhbir Singh Badal said in Punjab, there may not be a case of a Pakistani Muslim seeking Indian citizenship due to persecution, but we are for considering that on a case-to-case basis.

Books & Authors: On JBS Haldane, the British scientist who became Indian

UPSC Recruitment 2020: Application process for intelligence officer posts closing...

UPSC Recruitment 2020: Today is the last date to apply for intelligence officer posts. Engineering graduates or computer science graduates can apply. Check details here.

New top story on Hacker News: A World Without Work

A World Without Work 6 by prostoalex | 0 comments on Hacker News.

After US-China trade deal, Sensex hits record high of 42,000 in early trade

According to traders, global stocks rallied as investors heaved a sigh of relief after the US and China on Wednesday signed the first phase of a trade deal, concluding more than a year of tough negotiations between the two largest economies of the world.

AMU examinations postponed, new dates to be announced soon

“All examinations of the University have been postponed. New dates will be announced soon,” the varsity PRO Omar Saleem Peerzada said in a statement.

'Diplomatic isolation is important': CDS Bipin Rawat calls out countries sponsoring...

‘Diplomatic isolation is important’: CDS Bipin Rawat calls out all countries sponsoring terrorism at Raisina Dialogue

New top story on Hacker News: Dover (YC S19) is building the first truly modern recruiting agency. Join us

Dover (YC S19) is building the first truly modern recruiting agency. Join us 1 by mkx | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Facebook said donations made through its Crisis Response pages for the bushfires across New South Wales or the bushfires across Victoria and South Australia will be matched up to AU$1 million.

'I subscribe to Indian history': WB guv defends statement on Arjuna's arrows

On Tuesday, speaking at the 45th Eastern India Science Fair and 19th Science and Engineering Fair in the city, Dhankhar said flying objects existed during the time of Ramayana, drawing criticism from a section of scientists and scholars, and several politicians.

New top story on Hacker News: Gustav III of Sweden's Coffee Experiment

Gustav III of Sweden's Coffee Experiment 6 by mmastrac | 2 comments on Hacker News.

US House sends Trump impeachment charges to Senate for trial

The momentous trial, expected to begin Tuesday in the Republican-controlled Senate and last several weeks, will be only the third ever of an American president, and will decide whether Trump is forced from office.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says he eats only seven meals a week, just dinner

Dorsey created a storm over social media last year with revealing a punishing health regimen that helps him “stay sharper”.

New top story on Hacker News: K (2005)

K (2005) 10 by lelf | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Toyota invests $394M in flying taxis

Toyota invests $394M in flying taxis 12 by ngoel36 | 6 comments on Hacker News.

Inclusion of vegetables in PDS may check food inflation woes

More than 40% of India’s workforce is still employed in agriculture, according to data from the 2017-18 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

IMD to announce new dates for exit, onset of monsoon

The monsoon rains are critical because nearly half the population depends on a farm-based income and 60% of the country’s net sown area does not have any form of irrigation.

Pakistan's bid to raise Kashmir issue in UNSC fails yet again

China, Pakistan’s ‘all-weather ally’, stood alone in the Pakistani corner to get the Security Council to focus on the Kashmir issue. The attempt failed as other member countries felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.

New top story on Hacker News: XIX (YC W17) Is Hiring Engineers in San Francisco

XIX (YC W17) Is Hiring Engineers in San Francisco 1 by emilxix | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Ancient Egypt may have given cats the personality to conquer the world (2017)

Ancient Egypt may have given cats the personality to conquer the world (2017) 6 by benbreen | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Focus on Srinagar airport records in probe against Davinder Singh

Davinder Singh was arrested last week while on his way to Jammu along with a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militant, Naveed Babu, and his two accomplices.

'Great words, great player,' Pakistan's Mohammad Amir reacts after Virat Kohli gets...

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir reacted after Virat Kohli received the ICC ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award on Wednesday.

As Shaheen Bagh protest gains ground, UP, Bengal follow suit

The protest manily by women at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens has inspired similar demonstrations in Kolkata and Prayagraj. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2NsBlUh

New top story on Hacker News: The Radicalism of Randolph Bourne

The Radicalism of Randolph Bourne 5 by samclemens | 0 comments on Hacker News.

'Big admirer' Babul Supriyo slams trolls attacking Deepika over JNU visit

Babul Supriyo, the BJP MP from West Bengal, also said that people did not like Padukone meeting only a specific group in the JNU in the midst of promotion of her film.

Jammu Kashmir Constable PET, PST admit card to release today

The physical endurance test (PET) and physical standard test (PST) will commence from January 20 and will end on January 31, 2020. The PET/ PST will be conducted in various districts of Jammu Kashmir.

As Shaheen Bagh protest gains ground, UP, Bengal follow suit

The protest manily by women at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens has inspired similar demonstrations in Kolkata and Prayagraj.

JNU's VC tweaked rules, got loyalists on key posts

These appointments, the elected faculty body JNU Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) and elected students’ body JNU Students’ Association (JNUSU) allege, allowed the administration to push forward its schemes in a bid to “change JNU’s decision-making process” and the “nature of the university”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/30qrrbg

Will probe Afzal Guru link with arrested DSP Davinder Singh if needed: Police

The JKP (Jammu and Kashmir Police) arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davinder Singh after he was intercepted escorting two terrorists last Friday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2tVXLqi

New top story on Hacker News: Teen Saved from Seizure After Online Gaming Friend Calls Police 5k Miles Away

Teen Saved from Seizure After Online Gaming Friend Calls Police 5k Miles Away 2 by randomerr | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: DevDegree: Work at Shopify and get a free CS degree in parallel

DevDegree: Work at Shopify and get a free CS degree in parallel 32 by PandawanFr | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: NOBUS (Nobody but Us)

NOBUS (Nobody but Us) 22 by apsec112 | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Broadband to be partially restored in J-K today, but ban on social media stays

In a three-page order, the administration asked Internet service providers to offer broadband facility to all institutions dealing with essential services such as hospitals, banks and government offices.

Microsoft issues critical Windows security fix after tipoff from US NSA

Microsoft said the flaw could allow a hacker to forge digital certificates used by some versions of Windows to authenticate and secure data.

Kerala moves Supreme Court against CAA: Can state govts challenge central laws?

In its petition filed under Constitution’s Article 131, Kerala has called the CAA discriminatory

India will invite Pak PM Imran Khan for SCO meet: Officials

A final decision on whether PM Khan attends the meeting, which will likely be held later in the year, will be made by Islamabad, officials said.

New top story on Hacker News: Thanks HN: You helped me get a new job

Thanks HN: You helped me get a new job 9 by atum47 | 1 comments on Hacker News. I remember like it was yesterday: I applied to a job overseas through a job platform and didn't get hired. People from the platform contacted me telling me one of the possible reasons was that I didn't have any code on GitHub. After that I started uploading all my code as open source projects and began to search places to tell people about it. Soon I learned about Hackernews and made a post that got 1 vote. I then decided to contact HN to ask how can I get more traction to my projects and they told me about the Show HN, a tag design to share small and even unfinished projects. Soon I was posting every idea I ever had made into a project. After InvaderZ - a space invaders clone that uses genetic algorithm - people started liking my projects and I started to gain some attention. That was very important causa I was being approached by some companies. I don't do projects to gather attention, I do...

New top story on Hacker News: DoD Wants Help with “Predictive Health” (Scroll Down)

DoD Wants Help with “Predictive Health” (Scroll Down) 5 by killjoywashere | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: AWS EC2 Spot instances can now be stopped and started like On-Demand instances