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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rEG3X2

Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DxYYWo

'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DDmGQJ

Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P4X7NQ

One Of The Men Who Stopped London Bridge Terrorist Is Convicted Murderer

The quick-thinking bystanders who ran toward danger to help others during a terrorist attack on London Bridge on Friday swiftly earned the title of "heroes." But for the family of 21-year-old Amanda... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2R683NW

In a first, Biplab Dev Holds Janata Darbar To hear People's Grievances

For the first time in the history of the state, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday held a ''Janata Darbar'' programme to hear the grievances and demands of citizens in remote Chawmanu... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35L6hWs

Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37RRg77

AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONcPx9

India, China Should Break ''Strange Circle'' Of Ups And Downs: Beijing

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui has said India and China should break the "strange circle" of ups and downs in bilateral ties instead of attempting to control their differences. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OzxoxX

DxOMark Reveals Best Smartphone Cameras of 2019: Here Are the Winners

DxOMark has revealed its pick for the best smartphone cameras for 2019 for different scenarios. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2R2nZko

Man Carrying Live Bullet Detained At Delhi Airport

A Bangkok-bound passenger has been apprehended by the CISF at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying a live bullet in his baggage, an official said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OWPEjT

Delhi Man Breaks Into Woman's Home, Rapes And Kills Her: Police

Delhi Police on Friday arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly raping and murdering a woman at her home in north Delhi's Gulabi Bagh area. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33DEDcy

Hyderabad Man Sends Obscene Pics To Friend's Teen Daughter, Caught: Cops

A 40-year-old man was arrested for sending obscene pictures to a friend's minor daughter in Hyderabad, police said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OXNAZa

After vet's murder horror, Hyd boils with rage

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A tyre mechanic’s crucial lead, CCTV footage from different locations, including a fuel station, and technical evdence helped police crack the alleged brutal gang-rape and murder of the 27-year-old veterinary doctor at Shamshabad in less than 48 hours and nab the four accused Police have been receiving flak for not acting expeditiously on the missing complaint lodged by the doctor’s family, however, the men in khaki have been claiming that they followed leads and cracked the case in less than 48 hours. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qbmB3U

T'gana vet's murder: Netizens sign e-petitions

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Gripped by rage over the brutal rape and murder of a young veterinarian from Hyderabad, lakhs of netizens from across India came together, on Saturday, to demand the strictest punishment for the offenders. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2L9sUvQ

Snakebite deaths 2nd highest in Andhra Pradesh

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Andhra Pradesh (AP) has logged the second-highest number of snakebite deaths and cases in the country after West Bengal in 2018, according to figures put out by the Union ministry of health and family welfare. In the country, 885 deaths and 1.64 lakh snakebite cases were reported in 2018. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DxPcU3

T'gana: Women’s body ‘headless’ for 17 months now

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At a time when atrocities on women are on the rise in the state, the Telangana State Women’s Commission chairperson post has been lying vacant for over a year now. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sqkABs

Centre May Exempt Parts Of Northeast From Citizenship Bill, Say Sources

The centre may exempt parts of Northeast India from the ambit of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill likely to be tabled in the winter session of Parliament, official sources said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y6DVDM

Cold Wave In Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Intensifies After Snowfall

Cold wave intensified in Ladakh while parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including the famous hill resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam reeled under sub-zero temperatures after the recent snowfall, the weather... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2qQMiqU

In 1995 Article, UK PM Calls Single Mothers, Working Class "Feckless"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday dismissed criticism of an old article he wrote condemning single mothers and "feckless" working-class men, saying the quotes were taken out of context. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y5hE93

Cyberabad commissioner axes 3 cops for inaction

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Cyberabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar on Saturday suspended three cops of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) police station, including a sub-inspector, for their alleged inaction after the veterinarian’s sister approached them for help. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y15RbU

China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S8v8y

Pak Media Blames Imran Khan For "Inept" Handling Of Army Chief's Case

Pakistani newspapers today censured Prime Minister Imran Khan's government for its "inept" handling of the sensitive case of extending the term of the army chief and cautioned him that the confidence... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35IyPjw

Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qPvyAi

Vivo U20 vs Redmi Note 8 Compared: Price, Performance, Cameras, and More

Vivo U20 or Redmi Note 8? We help you buy the best smartphone for around Rs. 10,000 in India right now, by putting them in a head-to-head from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Ds1tJx

Brazil President Accuses Leonardo DiCaprio Of Paying "To Torch" Amazon

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33ydXdl

Panel Checking Delhi's "Shop-like Schools" Only Has "Yes Men": High Court

The Delhi High Court on Friday said that a committee appointed by the Centre to inspect "shop-like schools" operating in the city under the National Institute of Open Schooling or NIOS comprises only... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OZtGwG

Drunk Man Kills Two Daughters After Argument With Wife In Noida: Cops

Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested a man who allegedly killed his two daughters when he was drunk in Surajpur area on Thursday night. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34L9NA0

Uddhav Thackeray To Take Floor Test Today

Uddhav Thackeray, who took oath as Chief Minister last evening after a week of political whirlwind in Maharashtra, will face a floor test in the Assembly today at 2 pm. NCP MLA Dilip Walse Patil will... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34x4HYh

IndiGo Pilots Revving Engines Too Hard Led To Problems: Report

IndiGo and Go Airlines India use the same type of engine made by Pratt & Whitney that's susceptible to mid-flight shutdowns. Yet IndiGo, one of Airbus's biggest customers, is the only one to encounter... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OxBTJo

Uddhav Thackeray Visits Lata Mangeshkar In Hospital, Asks About Health

A day after being sworn in as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray visited legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar at a city hospital on Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2q2HqOO

TikTok, Huawei Helping China's Campaign To Repress Uighur Muslims: Report

Chinese tech giants including ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, and Huawei Technologies are working closely with the Communist Party to censor and surveil Uighur Muslims in China's western region of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2sp8AjH

IndiGo leaves flyers’ luggage behind at Mangaluru

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IndiGo passengers flying into the city from Mangaluru, on Friday, were furious after the airline allegedly left behind the baggage of all fliers onboard the aircraft. The incident came to light when one of them took to social media to share details of the bizarre case. He claimed that IndiGo did not load the luggage as the plane was too small. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DvRpiI

55 days on, buses in top gear, staff await salary

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Following chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s announcement that TSRTC workers can rejoin duty, thousands of employees thronged depots across the state on Friday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/35PfsoO

Students’ deaths: Kin blame college’s negligence

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The family members of the two Narayana Medical Academy students who lost their lives in a road accident at Attapur have blamed the college management for their deaths. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2r1E27c

BMW case: Plea to nix driver’s bail rejected

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The counter plea filed by police challenging the bail issued to businessman, K Ashwin, who mowed down a techie in Madhapur, was rejected by the 12th additional magistrate. Ashwin was driving in the wrong direction and rammed his BMW into Abhishek Anand’s bike, leading to his death. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2r0nPPH

13 Constituencies Vote In Phase 1 Of Jharkhand Assembly Elections Today

Thirteen constituencies spread across six districts will vote today in Jharkhand as polling begins for the five-phased state elections. The ruling BJP, which is contesting for the first time without... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OVNEZk

Won't Join Any Coalition In Goa, Says Congress After Sanjay Raut's 'Idea'

Hours after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut floated the idea of a coalition of opposition parties in Goa, the state Congress ruled out joining any front to topple the BJP government in the state. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2rBFoWs

Victim should have dialled 100: T'gana home min

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Telangana home minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali came under fire on Friday, for saying that the murdered woman could have dialled 100, instead of calling her sister. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XXw4Iw

Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas

Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37NXxRm

Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qXyZEX

How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OXUmhu

How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case

Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6r133

Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XYX4r0

Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qIHrHV

Indian Restaurant In UK Fined For Serving Dish To Teen With Nut Allergy

A UK based Indian restaurant was fined 3,767 pounds (around Rs 3.5 lakhs) for serving a dish with peanuts to a teenager who had a nut allergy. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33yi7lk

N Korea Launches 2 Projectiles In Thanksgiving Message To Trump

North Korea fired two projectiles on Thursday, using the start of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States to telegraph its frustration over Washington's refusal to grant sanctions relief. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35JNfzO

Hyd fumes as accidents claim 6 lives in 3 days

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Corrupt colleagues force babus to knock ACB door

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Hyderabad: Five arrested for pastor’s murder

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TikTok, Huawei Helping China's Campaign To Repress Uighur Muslims: Report

Chinese tech giants including ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, and Huawei Technologies are working closely with the Communist Party to censor and surveil Uighur Muslims in China's western region of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2sp8AjH

She Invited Him For Thanksgiving By Accident. This Is Now Their Fourth

In 2016, Wanda Dench texted the wrong number while inviting her grandson over for Thanksgiving dinner. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Dnlst0

Turkmenistan Woman Arrested For Smuggling Gold At Delhi Airport

A woman from Turkmenistan was arrested by customs officials for allegedly trying to smuggle gold valuing about Rs 22 lakh at Delhi airport, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33qYKe8

KCR relents, lets workers return to RTC fold

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T'gana teen dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ during rape

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Devendra Fadnavis On House Hunt, Vacating Chief Minister's Residence

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday started vacating the official Chief Minister residence in South Mumbai. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2qIjQHD

Woman looking for help at night ‘raped’ & killed

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UK PM Skips TV Debate On Climate, Gets Replaced By Melting Ice Sculpture

Britain's governing Conservative Party complained to the broadcasting regulator after its chosen representative was shut out of a general election television debate on climate change on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OTBiRn

Viral: Parvathy's Tweets On Using 'Bipolar' Casually Wins Internet

She out-Parvathy-d herself by responding to a tweet calling her out for casually using the term 'bipolar behaviour' during a discussion from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2pU5qnb

Recipe Video: Make Easy Gujarati Sev Tamatar Ki Sabzi In Just 10 Minutes

Sev tamatar ki sabzi is a quick and easy Gujarati recipe that will not take more than 10 minutes to prepare at home. Spicy, tangy and sweet the three distinct flavours come together to make this... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37Mqr4b

‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DwvYOp

Court Orders Closure Of PIL Against Super 30 Founder Anand Kumar

The Gauhati High Court on Thursday ordered closure of a PIL filed by four students against mathematician Anand Kumar for allegedly cheating them in the name of admission to Super 30, the education... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37Nyuhe

TikTok Admits Error For Penalizing Teen Who Posted Political Videos

TikTok on Wednesday acknowledged it had erred in penalizing a 17-year-old who had posted witty but incisive political videos, promising it would restore her ability to access her account on her... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37MbP4P

After Oath, Uddhav Thackaray, Family Pray At Mumbai Siddhivinayak Temple

After taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray offered prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2sotnUx

Month After Transfer, Former Assam NRC Coordinator Accused Of Corruption

A prominent non-governmental organisation has demanded a CBI probe into alleged "illegalities and financial irregularities" in Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise carried out under... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37McGTd

Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OX3ZNv

Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2st3frN

Indonesia Man's Solution To Beat The Traffic - A Homemade Helicopter

Indonesia's notorious traffic gridlock has been known to send commuters into a spin, but one man has decided to rise above the daily grind -- by building his very own helicopter. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2pXfHyZ

Nathuram Godse Wasn't A Terrorist, He Committed A Mistake: BJP MLA

Amid BJP's attempt to distance itself from MP Pragya Thakur's comment praising Mahtama Gandhi's assassin, a party MLA in Ballia said Nathuram Godse committed a mistake but he was not a terrorist. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37LtJES

Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'

The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KX1s4w

4 Killed, At Least 30 Injured In Bus Accident On UP Expressway

Four people were killed and at least 30 injured after a bus they were travelling in met with an accident on Agra-Lucknow expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, the police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2pToT7s

Kamala Harris, Mindy Kaling Cook Masala Dosa In Viral Video

Indian-origin Senator and Democratic presidential aspirant Kamala Harris joined popular comedian, actress and writer Mindy Kaling at the latter's Los Angeles home to cook masala dosa, during which... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33meqiE

PM Modi Avoids Hotels, Stays At Airports In Foreign Transit: Amit Shah

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cost cutting seems the the topmost priority. No wonder, during technical halts in the course of foreign visits, he opts to rest and take a bath at airport terminals... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XSGr09

Trump Tweets Photoshopped Picture Of Him As Boxer Amid Health Rumours

Days after causing alarm with an unscheduled trip to the hospital, President Donald Trump tweeted a photo-shopped image of himself Wednesday as a rippling, bare-chested boxer. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35Jv2Tg

Scientists Spot Black Hole So Huge It "Shouldn't Even Exist In Galaxy"

Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37ILIMs

Congress MLA Says Ready To Follow Jyotiraditya Scindia If He Leaves Party

Pohari MLA Suresh Rathkheda on Wednesday caused a flutter by claiming that he would be the first to follow party MP Jyotiraditya Scindia if he decides to leave Congress and form his own party from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OosIuW

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway On Fast Track, Says Nitin Gadkari

The government's ambitious project to connect Delhi with Mumbai through a signal-free expressway is on fast track, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2rtltsK

Government Withdraws Jammu And Kashmir Reservation Bill From Lok Sabha

The government on Wednesdaywithdrew the J-K Reservation Bill from the Lok Sabha as central laws providing quota to the economically backward class are now applicable to the union territory post repeal... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2splBdd

'Every 2nd person in AP, T'gana had to bribe babus'

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Every second person in the two Telugu states had to grease palms of officials this year to get things done, according to a survey. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2L086H4

Telangana govt promises dignity to the dying

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The state government on Wednesday announced that it will set up palliative care centres in all districts following two days of intense meetings on the need for more centres, after TOI highlighted the issue through a series of news reports. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qVqHNV

Hyderabad’s new fad: Set sail on cruise vacations

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Holiday-goers from the city have a new fad – cruise vacations. Not surprising then, the sector has witnessed double-digit growth in recent times despite packages becoming cheaper. Apart from families, young travellers scouting for getaways with friends, too, are signing up for cruises. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/37OlQ1N

TTD to keep Vaikunta Dwaram open for 10 days

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is learnt to be mulling on keeping open the Vaikunta Dwaram for a period of 10 days so that more number of devotees can walk through the door during this time around. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KVsw4f

BMW case: Driver booked twice for drunk driving

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A drunk 30-year-old businessman who mowed down a young IT profressional while driving his BMW in the wrong direction at Madhapur was caught twice earlier this year for driving under the influence of alcohol. Cyberabad police produced the repeat offender, K Ashwin, before a magistrate on Tuesday night. He was later released on bail. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/37FQfit

Delhi Man, 21, Kills Wife, Throws Body On Road; Arrested

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly killing his wife and throwing her body on the road with two of his accomplices, the police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35EaJpX

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37KINCX

Thieves Steal Onions From Bengal Shop, Leave Cash Box Untouched

With their prices breaching the Rs 100 per kilo mark in West Bengal, onions have seemingly become more alluring for thieves than cash, at least going by the claim of a vegetable seller whose shop was... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OLg880

Top Court Declines Hearing To PIL Accusing Shiv Sena Of Breach Of Trust

The Supreme Court today refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea accusing Shiv Sena of committing breach of trust by aligning with NCP and Congress to form government in Maharashtra. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Dj0ETs

The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pXH2Bf

"Will Return And...": Amruta Fadnavis's Poetic Goodbye On Twitter

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis on Tuesday tweeted a poetic verse hours after her husband resigned from his post. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34nxbmZ

Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Obq2b

Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37JvRNo

Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion

Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ImoWL

Maharashtra MLAs To Take Oath Shortly, Interim Speaker To Oversee Them

All 288 newly-elected MLAs of Maharashtra will take oath at 8 am today in a special assembly session called by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, in less than 24 hours after Devendra Fadnavis... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33m6f5V

Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years

The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XOi7wx

RTC workers not sacked: Telangana HC

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he Telangana high court on Tuesday said that RTC workers have not been dismissed by the Telangana government or the RTC management, and that they have umpteen remedies to get grievances redressed. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QTEgYF

Hyd girl found raped, killed in US varsity garage

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A 19-year-old university student with family roots in Hyderabad was sexually assaulted and murdered in a garage of the University of Illinois, Chicago, where she was studying, on Saturday around 1.30am local time. A 26-year-old man out on parole has been arrested for her murder. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DiOdHb

Woman killed as RTC 'driver' drags her to death

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A 35-year-old human resource (HR) manager of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was mowed down by a speeding TSRTC bus at Banjara Hills on Tuesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KXMBXE

Indian American Teen Choked Before Being Sexually Assaulted: Prosecutors

The teenage Indian-American university student sexually assaulted in Chicago was placed in a choke hold by the accused until she passed out, prosecutors said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XTRXbM

Hyd police rescue blackbuck from slaughter

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Three persons allegedly involved in the illegal trade of a blackbuck were arrested and the animal rescued on Tuesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DmjwRy

Tension at depots as thousands of TSRTC staff detained

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Tension prevailed across many bus depots in Telangana, including Hyderabad, as police detained hundreds of TSRTC workers who attempted to rejoin duties on Tuesday morning. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OnzW2l

Hyd: Man burnt alive as short circuit guts his hut

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A mason who was sleeping in a hut at BN Reddy Nagar died after it caught fire.The man was burnt alive in the mishap that took place in the wee hours of Tuesday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DiUIKf

Mall Manager Cheated Of Rs 1.85 Lakh By Man Posing As Paytm Employee

The manager of Gurgaon's Ambience Mall was duped of Rs 1.85 lakh allegedly by a man who posed as a Paytm employee, the police said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QS4mLK

'Fell Like House Of Cards": Congress Hits Out At BJP Over Maharashtra

The Congress and other parties on Tuesday stepped up their attack on the BJP over the political developments in Maharashtra, saying its government based on "defections" fell like a "house of cards". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Ooefz6

The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sn005f

"Chanakya" Sharad Pawar Outwits BJP, Becomes Maharashtra Man Of Match

When Sharad Pawar addressed a rain-soaked rally in Maharashtra's Satara during campaigning for the October 21 Assembly polls, few thought that the 79-year-old would be the driving force behind the new... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OkOBv8

Indian American Killed In Attack On UN Vehicle In Kabul

An Indian-American man was killed in a terrorist attack on a UN vehicle in Kabul, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37EClNF

Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Dycb4

UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37GqAq1

Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXIAlS

Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OORW4y

Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dl8Nqk

Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XO5q4R

Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world

Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXBY7c

Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2siy0iV

India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation

India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkNmvk

"Decide Within A Week": Court On Manu Sharma's Parole Request

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked jail authorities to decide on Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma's parole request within a week. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OJ3Tsr

Google Fires 4 Employees. Workers Allege Freewheeling Culture Stifled

Google announced Monday it had fired four employees for what it said were violations of its policies around accessing and sharing internal documents and calendars, amid rising tensions over what some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33mdWsG

After Man Fined For Cutting Tree, US Immigration Knocks On His Door

An undocumented immigrant from Maryland is suing a state police agency whose officers turned him over to USImmigration and Customs Enforcement after writing him a ticket for improper tree removal. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2rmh9LR

Onions soar to Rs 100/kg in Hyderabad stores

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Onion prices in the city have seen a steady increase since October, with prices in certain parts of the city touching Rs 100 per kg on Monday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sahNw6

Cobras hiss, locals shudder in Secunderabad

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Venomous spectacled cobras and Russell’s vipers are taking refuge in areas with thick vegetative cover such as Alwal, Bhoiguda and Yapral. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rlpI9z

Karan Johar Tweets 'Game Of Thrones' Moment From International Emmys

Karan Johar's excitement spilled onto Twitter, who shared a photo of the meeting and wrote: "Honoured to have met Game Of Thrones' prolific producers!" from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OGi1CS

Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRKBJd

Tejashwi Yadav's Bihar Reminder To Sushil Modi After Tweet On Maharashtra

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav took a jibe at Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Monday, reminding of the "khela" (play) enacted in Bihar a couple of years ago in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2sbU8eM

Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KVfEee

TSRTC strike ends, govt says staff can’t join

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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) finally called off its 52-day strike on Monday evening. But this did not soften the state government’s stand as the corporation refused to take back the workers, setting the stage for another confrontation between authorities, police and workers. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XNFRRl

Hyd: Drunk BMW driver rams into bike, kills one

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A Sunday evening dinner turned into a tragedy for two young IT professionals after a speeding BMW being driven on the wrong side hit their motorbike, killing the biker on the spot and leaving the girl riding pillion seriously injured. The BMW driver had a blood alcohol count (BAC) of 185mg/100ml against the legal limit of 30mg/100ml. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Omilri

Death of KCR’s dog: Case against doctors closed

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City police have closed the criminal case against two veterinary doctors who were accused of negligence following the death of a Husky pet dog at Pragathi Bhavan, the official residence of chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2shECy8

Radhika Apte, Team Sacred Games Dazzle On International Emmys Red Carpet

International Emmy Awards 2019 - It's a big day for Indian television, as both Sacred Games and Lust Stories are nominated. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OhXG7Y

Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DmvFpj

What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34oMego

Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34iGO6w

AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONcPx9

How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OKG5o7

Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QPRKon

Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XKLgZr

Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQpTo8

What links street protests around the world?

This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37F7nEY

Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Cz55y

HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XHzaQN

Boeing 777 Engine Catches Fire After Takeoff From Los Angeles

A Philippine Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the engines on the Boeing 777 caught fire shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OELmNX

"Ram Prahar Time": BJP Leader On Devendra Fadnavis' Early Morning Oath

As NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena targeted the newly-formed government in Maharashtra over a late-night oath ceremony, BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Sunday justified that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35A9cRJ

"Government Formed At Night Will...": NCP Leader Hits Out At BJP

Training guns at the newly-formed BJP-led government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jayant Patil on Monday said that the government which was formed at night will cease to be... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2rqbOTq

"Julian Assange Could Die In Jail": 60 Doctors Write To UK Home Secretary

More than 60 doctors wrote an open letter published Monday saying they feared Julian Assange's health was so bad that the WikiLeaks founder could die inside a top-security British jail. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33hWcin

K-Pop Star, 28, Found Dead At Home In Seoul

K-pop star Goo Hara was found dead at her home on Sunday, South Korean police confirmed. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XFu4Vc

Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37w91ZE

Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qIHrHV

Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ddk5gn

Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rqcjwM

"No Money To Fight Elections": Arvind Kejriwal Appeals To Voters For Help

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to people to help AAP, saying that the party does not have the money to fight the upcoming elections. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QOZOFJ

What Sushil Modi Said About Late Night Developments In Maharashtra

Bihar Deputy Chief MinisterSushilModion Sunday lashed out at those who were critical of Maharashtra Governor'searlymorningdecision to administer oath to Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar as Chief... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33i5Cdu

US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34i7rbU

Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QOymrK

T'gana govt averse to increase bus tariff

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Despite the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) accumulating losses of Rs 5,000 crore and incurring Rs 1,200 crore loss every year, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led TRS government is not in a position to increase the bus ticket tariff in the near future. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/37x5jio

Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2De96TO

Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Of9qbm

Hyderabad: Boy falls into lift shaft, crushed

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In the third such incident involving lifts this year, a nine-year-old boy was crushed to death under a lift after he fell into the shaft in Raidurgam on Sunday. The outer safety grill of the lift was not working, police said. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2s6Gc5J

RTC stir: Hospital for staff out of key drugs

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As Manzoor Ahmad, a striking TSRTC (Telangana State Road Transport Corporation) employee runs from pillar to post looking frantically for help, his wife, who recently underwent a kidney transplant lays alone at the hospital, crying in silence. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XMW5dA

Cybercrime cases registered in Hyd cross 1k-mark

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The number of cybercrime cases recorded in the city this year has already crossed the 1,000-mark. This is nearly 600 cases more when compared to the whole of 2018. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/35uUY4H

Hyd flyover: Experts discuss ways to avert mishaps

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Following the horrific accident on Biodiversity flyover, a team comprising GHMC engineers, Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP) experts, Cyberabad traffic police officials and independent road safety experts visited the flyover to figure out ways to avert such mishaps in future. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/37zH1Er

Israel's Exports To Hit Record $114 Billion This Year, Led By High Tech

Israel's exports, a key economic growth driver, are expected to grow to a record $114 billion in 2019 from $109 billion last year, government data showed on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OfEiZj

China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2riX3SG

Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33k7zq9

Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35uPo2o

The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33gKeFs

Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KNDf0A

Congress, NCP, Sena Move MLAs To Mumbai Hotels To Keep Flock Together

Swift political developments in Maharashtra - with the stunning return of the BJP to power in the state - have prompted the Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar's party and the Congress to move their MLAs to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2D9WT2x

"Accidental Shapathgrahan": Sanjay Raut's Dig At Maharashtra Stunner

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut this morning made a veiled attack at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who took oath for a second consecutive term at a quiet ceremony on Saturday, after the BJP,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OHJl3s

Railway Cops Save Girl From Being Sexually Assaulted By Gang Near Pune

A Railway Protection Force team arrived in time to save a girl from a gang near Pune after she was abandoned by her friends after a fight, an official said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XGKMmS

Rs 3,795 Crore-Package For Farmers Hit By Heavy Rain In Gujarat

The Gujarat government on Saturday announced a financial package of Rs 3,795 crore for farmers whose crop was damaged by rains during the 36-day period in the months of October and November. The... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/35sLerK

Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

They stormed the football field and urged the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQ9Um5

"Economic Corridor Won't Be A Burden": Pakistan Hits Back At US

Pakistan on Saturday rejected United States' notion of Beijing being the sole benefactor of its China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and asserted that its relations with China within the purview... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33d82KG

Home For Every Family In India By 2022, Says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday said that the centre will ensure every family in India has a house by 2022. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2pOJV7m

AP pastor stabbed to death at Kondapur

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A pastor working in Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh was stabbed to death by assailants at Kondapur late on Friday night. Police suspect land dispute could be the motive behind the murder. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2riwH32

4kg smuggled gold, Rs 2 crore seized; 3 held

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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths have seized four kg of smuggled gold and about Rs 2 crore cash from two cars at East Marredpally in Secunderabad. Three persons allegedly involved in smuggling the yellow metal were arrested. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OdkLIY

Expect surgical strike in Telangana too: K Laxman

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The Telangana state BJP president, K Laxman on Saturday said the ruling TRS should be ready for a Maharashtra-like ‘political surgical strike’ in the state. “TRS leaders claim they have Bahubali (CM K Chandrasekhar Rao), but forget about the many Kattappas in their own party,” Laxman said in an indirect reference to disgruntled TRS leaders waiting for an opportunity to rebel against KCR. In the blockbuster movie 'Bahubali', Kattappa was Bahubali's general who backstabbed him. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KPjeGN

RTC stir: 48k families' lives hang in the balance

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The suspense over the future of 48,000 plus RTC employees continued on Saturday with chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao not holding a review meeting. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QRJFQd

SCB to reserve wards for ensuing elections

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The Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) elections are most likely to be held post February 2020 as the directorate general of defence estates (DGDE) has given a green signal to all 52 cantonments in the country to identify reserved wards for SC or ST and women. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ODVab3

US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPO0zg

BJP Leader Visits Lalu Yadav, Says "Nothing To Do With Politics"

BJP MLC Tunna Pandey met RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav at Ranchi's RIMS Hospital on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2D7ABi1

"Was Caught By Angels": 5-Year-Old Boy Thrown Off US Mall Balcony

The boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota earlier this year has returned to school. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2pJS4tE

"If One Feeds Animal, It'll Be Thankful": Andhra Minister On Unemployment

Minister of roads and building in the Andhra Pradesh government, Dharmana Krishna Das on Saturday made a bizarre statement at a job fair at Government Degree College in Narasannapeta town in Andhra... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XDekSA

Eat These 3 Winter Foods To Boost Your Immunity This Season

During this time of the year, our immunity tends to take a dip. Hence, it gets imperative to consume healthy food as a healthy and balanced diet is essential to keep flu and seasonal allergies at bay. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2pJ53f7

The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form

The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KP25wT

Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35o2CxI

Delhi Must Pay Rs 3,500 Crore For Expressways: Centre To Supreme Court

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that the Delhi government must pay "without fail" its dues of over Rs 3,500 crore as land acquisition cost for the eastern and western peripheral... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37uhPz4

Angela Merkel Successor Was Ready To Step Aside, Then A Standing Ovation

The turmoil in German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling party was laid bare Friday as her anointed successor came out swinging against internal rivals seeking to oust her as the party bleeds voters. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KNVtPr

"Corruption Proof": Saryu Roy's Latest Barb At Jharkhand Chief Minister

Days after Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das rebuffed allegations of corruption and scam during his tenure, his cabinet minister-turned-political adversary Saryu Roy doubled down on his charges on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KM098y

India’s biggest uranium mine in Andhra Pradesh

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India’s biggest uranium mine will come up in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh where 6,000 tonnes of uranium will be produced every day. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/33c4isD

Hyd: Upset over transfer, ASI sets self ablaze

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Anguished over his sudden transfer, an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Manchal police station (PS) under Rachakonda commissionerate attempted suicide by setting himself ablaze near Balapur PS on Friday evening. The condition of ASI K Narasimha, 55, is said to be critical as he suffered 70% burns. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/37u8nvJ

Big players offer Rs 40L/shop for booze licence

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While the new liquor shops for the licence period of 2019-21 commenced business in Telangana on November 1 and the excise department’s cash registers are already busy, liquor cartels and syndicates in Hyderabad and elsewhere are already working overtime to regain their stranglehold in the retail market. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/35oq2Dh

Govt cancels all bar licences in AP midway

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The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday cancelled licences of all existing bars in the state. The excise commissioner has been directed to start the cancellation process as a first step towards total prohibition that chief minister Jaganmohan Reddy had promised ahead of assembly elections. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rhzkSH

RTC stir: HC green lights pvt buses on 5.1k routes

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In an order that may herald far-reaching changes in the state’s road transport sector, the Telangana high court on Friday upheld the state cabinet’s decision to let private buses run on 5,100 routes across the state. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KIA0Y8

Supreme Court Dismisses Karnataka Government Plea On Bengaluru Lakes

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by the Karnataka government challenging a National Green Tribunal order asking it to deposit Rs 500 crore in an escrow account for failure to check... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/33cqL9d

Colombia protests: Curfew covers all Bogotá amid fresh protests

Tear gas is used to disperse protesters marching against the government of President Iván Duque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rgkJXG

Rohtang Tunnel Likely To Open In May Next Year

One of the longest road tunnels in the country, it is being built at an elevation of 10,171 feet under the under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34cjPdq

CSIR Lab Has Technology To Convert Plastic Waste Into Diesel: Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that a CSIR lab has developed technology by which plastic waste can be converted into diesel and the process can be scaled up. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2qBjfqU

Should workers be allowed to nap at work?

The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QwIwNQ

The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize

Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qw49mE

Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band

For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34a11LD

Woman Kills Husband, Buries Him In House, Builds Kitchen Over It: Police

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district allegedly killed her lawyer husband a month ago, buried him in the house and then set up a kitchen above to destroy all evidence of the crime, police said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2QGukSj

"Beware Of Snakes": Alert Sounded On Supreme Court Premises

"Beware of snakes in the Supreme Court," said an alert sent out by the top court's administration, after the spotting of a snake in the top court's premises spurred officials into action. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OzcCO4

Australia bushfires: Which animals typically fare best and worst?

As Australian forests burn, some species are better equipped to survive danger and habitat loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D6q0Ue

Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage

The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37zSoMT

What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34dUqjA

Week in Pictures: 16-22 November 2019

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XDca5r

Quick Breakfast Recipe: How To Make 5-Minute Spicy Crepe Paratha At Home (Recipe Video Inside)

This recipe of crepe paratha, by Mumbai-based YouTuber Alpa Modi, will help you ace the quirky breakfast treat at home. It displays an amalgamation of a variety of bright colours; thanks to the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/34bLScW

Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death

The BBC has heard testimony that the teachings of spiritual influencer Teal Swan may have contributed to the suicides of at least two of her followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QIzxch

Woman May Have To Register As Sex Offender After Stepkids See Her Topless

A Utah woman may have to register as a sex offender after her stepchildren saw her topless in her home, allegedly violating part of a state law that forbids women from showing their breasts in a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2qqD5W4

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Charged With Fraud, Bribery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust on Thursday, making him the first Israeli premier to be indicted while in office and sending Israel's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XLl4Ot

Medha Patkar Sees "Conspiracy" Behind Passport Office's Show Cause Notice

Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar has alleged a "deeper conspiracy" behind the show cause notice issued to her by the Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Mumbai for failing to disclose... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2OBkU7U

Hyd: 2 doctors held for sex determination tests

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A sex determination racket was busted and three persons, including two doctors of a private hospital in Attapur , were arrested on Thursday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KH4GsE

Now, Aadi Srinivas stakes claim to MLA post

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A day after the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) declared that TRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh, who represents Vemulawada in the assembly, is not a citizen of India anymore, his Congress rival Aadi Srinivas fancies himself as the new legislator of the constituency in north Telangana. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/37qflBT

RTC strike: JAC to file complaint with NHRC

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Even as the suspense over the RTC strike continued till late into the night, TSRTC employees’ joint action committee (JAC) has decided to file a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on the suicides of some workers. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News, Telangana news Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/35m17QG