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Heavy Rain In Delhi Causes Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi on Tuesday, bringing respite from heat and the sultry weather. Many parts of the national capital were waterlogged, leading to traffic snarls across the city. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2V0aLZI

Navjot Sidhu Questions Congress, Akali's "Inaction" Against Drug Dealers

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday questioned the "inaction" of his own government and the previous Akali dispensation against those involved in drug smuggling in the state. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yvMMzq

Cried On The Plane, Was Terrified: Priyanka On Resuming Work After Months

"I spent six months at home feeling really safe with my family," said Priyanka Chopra from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Bo4jLJ

Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race?

Blake Leeper fought to compete with able-bodied athletes, but his blades were deemed too long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCgyFh

Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest

The winning image by Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto shows a roadrunner at the border wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ByAyId

One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yxzUJ0

Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran'

Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOqvqt

Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war

A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zAlOaX

CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'

Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPVAOo

'One Of History's Biggest Airlifts': Biden Hails US' Afghan Evacuation

President Joe Biden called the US airlift of more than 120,000 people from Afghanistan an "extraordinary success" Tuesday, a day after the last US soldiers pulled out of the country. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3t0FFhj

FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020

According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38skomW

Caldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat

Traffic clogs evacuation routes as residents and tourists flee from the encroaching Caldor Fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwQCnr

US Adds Canada To "Reconsider Travel" Advisory List Amid Covid Pandemic

The US State Department has raised its travel advisory alert for Canada to a "level 3 - reconsider travel" status amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it said in a statement on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zEPXWY

Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory

Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dy2TjE

Elon Musk On "The Dark Side Of OnlyFans"

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has a well-known fondness for memes - he shared three in a row this morning alone. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DzjnYQ

Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated

Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jyuI3u

As Schools Reopen, Covid Numbers For Children Up In Some States

Some states where schools have opened amid concerns about a third wave of the Covid pandemic, are seeing a rise in infections among children. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38Iblid

Into The Blues: Sunny Leone Is Making Maldives Look So Good

Sunny Leone's holiday entourage also includes husband Daniel Weber and their kids - daughter Nisha and sons Asher and Noah. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38twLPQ

Fresh Controversy In Punjab Over Harish Rawat's "Panj Pyara" Remark

The Congress's Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat has landed in controversy over a comment meant to boost Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu and four working presidents under him. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38sVPXd

Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees

Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WG5x6i

Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?

The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhVepD

Harsh To Say India Playing Australian Brand Of Cricket: Collingwood

England vs India: Paul Collingwood, England assistant coach, said it would be "a little bit harsh" to say that Virat Kohli-led Indian side is playing the Australian brand of cricket. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2V070Dy

OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 Series Get OxygenOS Updates With New Features

OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus 7 series - OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro - are receiving new OxygenOS updates bundled with the August 2021 Android security patch. The OnePlus... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sYA9f7

Tokyo Paralympics: Disability Categories Under Fire Over Fairness

Tokyo Paralympics: Several para athletes including French swimmer Theo Curin, US swimming star Jessica Long and another French swimmer Claire Supiot among others have been critics of the category... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ju4w9Q

Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN

The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UYziOK

Indian-Origin Singapore Officer Alerts Tenant About Inspection, Jailed

An Indian-origin Singaporean, who was working as an inspection officer with a public housing authority, was on Monday sentenced to 25 days in prison for alerting an Indian tenant about impending... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jysBN7

Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMOwlq

Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UZrxrU

Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAfbPT

Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDMOA5

Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DvAPNN

Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yv2drm

Canada's Trudeau Resumes Campaign After Angry Crowds Disrupt Rallies

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plunged back into campaigning on Monday after groups of unusually vocal and abusive protesters disrupted his weekend election rallies, at one point forcing him... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jrNI3m

Fewer Than 250 Americans Remain To Evacuate From Afghanistan: Official

The United States believes there are fewer than 250 Americans still in Afghanistan who are seeking to leave, a senior US official said Monday on the eve of the deadline for a full US troop withdrawal... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zwYlYr

From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan

Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3juzn6s

Last US Troops Leave Afghanistan Ending 20-Year War: Pentagon

The US military announced the departure of the last US troops from Afghanistan Monday, concluding a 20-year conflict that ended with the Taliban seizing control of the country. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WFY7jt

'KBC 13': Big B Was Inspired By This Visually impaired Contestant

Himani Bundela will be attempting the Rs 1 crore question on Tuesday's episode from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gLNWAK

Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yvABTh

Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bs4nKg

Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V3UgvQ

Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'

A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKTfQV

UN Security Council Adopts Afghanistan Resolution, But No "Safe Zone"

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Monday requiring the Taliban to honor their commitment to let people freely leave Afghanistan, but the measure did not cite a "safe zone" mentioned by... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WEeOez

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Price in India Leaked via Amazon Listing: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is all set to launch on September 1 in India. Ahead of that, the phone was briefly listed on Amazon India, leaking price and offer details. The phone is tipped to be priced... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3BjeVeG

Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive

An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mKS9E

Five women held for hitting, disrobing accused

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Five women, who allegedly beat up a 36-year-old woman, an accused in a murder case, with sticks and stones and disrobed her at a hamlet in Suryapet District were arrested on Monday, police said. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ypGpgN

Income Tax Department Seeks Responses From Taxpayers To Expedite Refunds

ITR 2020-21: Taxpayers have been urged by the income tax department to send online responses so that their refunds can be expedited. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3BjADiA

After Summons To Mamata Banerjee Nephew, Trinamool Targets Home Minister

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Sunday slammed the Centre for harassing the opposition, alleging that the Union home minister has drawn up a plan for remitting all cases through the Enforcement... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gI9huC

"War Not The Answer": Afghan Refugee, 25, Sees Country Torn Up Again

For 25-year-old Farhan (name changed), an Afghan student who came to India in 2014 on a scholarship, life couldn't be more "hopeless" since the Taliban took control of his country this month. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zqUe00

Grofers Founder Responds To Criticism Over Company's 10-minute Deliveries

Albinder Dhindsa, founder of Grofers, released a statement on Twitter, responding to the backlash the company received on its 10-minute delivery policy. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Wy7vFL

Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz6vJl

Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsiIXj

US, Several Nations To Meet Virtually And Discuss Afghanistan

Foreign ministers from several countries will meet virtually Monday to discuss their next steps in Afghanistan, the US State Department said, as the airlift evacuation out of the country enters its... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kyWmML

Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BlUZYH

Talks Over Evacuations With Taliban Do Not Indicate Recognition: France

President Emmanuel Macron said discussions France is having with the Taliban over evacuations from Afghanistan do not indicate recognition of the hardline Islamist group as the country's new rulers from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WBoeYD

Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38n2K43

Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypGMIb

Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ycsn65

In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y8bjhr

Joe Biden Aide Guarantees Safe Passage For Americans From Afghanistan

The Biden administration expects the Taliban to continue allowing safe passage for Americans and others to leave Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrawal is completed next week, according to a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gHK6bA

Gun That Killed Notorious Wild West Outlaw Auctioned For $6 Million

The pistol used to kill the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid in the days of the American Wild West has been auctioned for $6.03 million, a world record for a firearm. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3t3mhQM

Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEf2ef

Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvdUzH

Hurricane Ida Strikes Louisiana As Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Ida struck the coast of Louisiana Sunday as a powerful Category 4 storm, 16 years to the day after deadly Hurricane Katrina devastated the southern US city of New Orleans. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zxqrCM

Google Pay Said to Offer Fixed Deposit Facility in India

Google Pay will soon allow its customers in India to open Fixed Deposits (FD) on its platform, according to a report. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sVAnU5

Women Can Attend University Under New Rule: Taliban Acting Minister

Afghan women will be allowed to study at university but there would be a ban on mixed classes under their rule, the Taliban's acting higher education minister said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38kHT1d

Homes Of Men Accused In Horrific Madhya Pradesh Mob Attack Demolished

Days after a tribal man was assaulted in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh and then dragged by a pick-up truck, leading to his death, the district administration today razed the illegal properties of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jtkCAR

Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada Is In Afghanistan: Spokesman

The Taliban's supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada -- who has never made a public appearance and whose whereabouts have largely remained unknown -- is in Afghanistan, the hardline Islamist group... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kBqFmc

Watch: Workers Made To Push Train Wagon After Snag In Madhya Pradesh

A technical fault with a tower wagon (a self-propelled unit used to inspect over-head cables powering electric locomotives) at a railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Harda led to a heartbreaking sight... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Bosmdi

Joe Biden In Solemn Ritual Over Remains Of US Troops Killed In Kabul

President Joe Biden was preparing Sunday at a US military base to receive the remains of the 13 American service members killed in an attack in Kabul, a solemn ritual that comes amid fierce criticism... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jql9Dz

Bandi begins yatra amidst big show, hits out at KCR

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Surrounded by thousands of party workers, Telangana BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday commenced his Praja Sangrama Yatra from Bhagyalakshmi temple in Charminar. Addressing the large gathering, Sanjay vowed to liberate the state from “family and dictatorial rule” of K Chandrasekhar Rao and usher in a democratic government. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WvYhtp

Hyderabad 4th in India in CCTVs per square mile

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Comparitech, a firm of researchers in cyber security, declared that Delhi is the highest surveilled city in the world with 1,826.6 cameras per square mile. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mH9wu3

I'll Be Arrested, Killed Or Declared Winner Of Polls: Brazilian President

Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mL2F2y

"Specific, Credible Threat" Near Kabul Airport, Leave Immediately: US

The United States warned Saturday of a "specific, credible threat" near Kabul airport and urged its citizens to leave the area, days after a deadly attack on crowds fleeing Taliban rule in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Dk3QvI

Watch: Man Eats Banana In Just 37 Seconds; Breaks Record

A man named Mike Jack is taking social media by storm with speed eating challenges. He eats a banana in almost 30 seconds, that too without using hands. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Wpu3Zr

Google Pay Said to Offer Fixed Deposit Facility in India

Google Pay will soon allow its customers in India to open Fixed Deposits (FD) on its platform, according to a report. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sVAnU5

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGWEE1

Girl,17, Forced To Live On Streets After Father's Death, Gang-Raped: Cops

Police have arrested three men for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3BfEBZy

Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDhzYJ

Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zuQ1bx

Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAPbnk

Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38B7Qdn

Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban

As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGTuQF

'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dtt3UI

Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoUxuI

US Believes Attack On Kabul Airport "Highly Likely" In 24-36 Hours: Biden

US military commanders believe that another terror attack like the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport is "highly likely in the next 24-36 hours," President Joe Biden warned Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Wwg57O

Sara Ali Khan Is Doing Every Touristy Thing In Ladakh. See Pics

Sara Ali Khan added stunning pics to her Ladakh diaries from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jnUC9S

Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet

Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wxy51K

Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WvEnyH

S Jaishankar, Anthony Blinken Discuss Afghanistan Coordination On Call

The US and India will continue to work closely on Afghanistan and the United Nations, the US State Department said in a statement after a meeting between Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kr7dII

Doha Talks Marked "Beginning Of The End": Former Afghan Vice-President

Former Afghan vice-president Amrullah Saleh said that the peace negotiations between Kabul and the Taliban became "the beginning of the end" for the country. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38m5r6c

Madhya Pradesh Covid Orphans Get Minister As Guardian After NDTV Report

A day after NDTV reported how five siblings in Madhya Pradesh are living on charity after losing their parents to Covid, state cabinet minister and BJP MLA Arvind Bhadauria has said he would get a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3t7IBZD

Right To Move Freely In Country Can't Be Denied On Flimsy Grounds: Court

A person cannot be denied on flimsy grounds his fundamental right to reside or move freely anywhere in the country, the Supreme Court has said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gGLBHg

Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

British swimmer Dan Pepper says his career was ruined by the ban on intellectual impairment sports at the Paralympics after a cheating scandal in 2000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ymunVx

Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

Shein said it did not fund nor approve adverts that suggested some ethnic minorities need not apply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dr9Lz6

Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gGQJex

Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary

A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sR7JDH

Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write

Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WvXlF4

ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zkxGOi

Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ymkLdm

Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpzXSE

Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kovcs9

Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38kFpju

China Still Withholding "Critical Information" On COVID-19 Origins: Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday that China was withholding "critical information" on the origins of Covid-19 after the US intelligence community said it did not believe the virus was a bioweapon --... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jpetFu

Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sRoa2G

US On Alert For More Kabul Attacks, Says Next Few Days Will Be Dangerous

U.S. forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule were on alert for more attacks on Friday after an ISIS suicide bombing killed at least 92 people, including 13 U.S. service... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/38k9WOu

Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XY03UB

Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown

It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38fekyl

Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gE8hYq

US Covid Hospitalisations Hit Eight-Month High With Over 100,000

The number of coronavirus patients in U.S. hospitals has breached 100,000, the highest level in eight months, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jljqiB

Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo Reunite To Rekindle Past Glories

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier spent six years in Manchester United under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Y4lFPp

3rd Test, Day 3: Cheteshwar Pujara, Kohli Hold Firm For India In Leeds

India vs England: Cheteshwar Pujara was left eyeing a first Test century in more than two years as he held firm alongside Indian captain Virat Kohli to keep England at bay on Day 3 at Headingley in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gEfcRL

Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity

Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBQNUp

Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kouJWA

US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait After Chinese Assault Drills

A U.S. warship and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the latest in what Washington calls routine operations through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yl9qtZ

Don't Arrest Him, Woman Tells Cops After Husband Sews Up Her Genitals

In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, a man stitched her wife's genitals because he suspected she was cheating on him, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jmMZR9

CS led panel gets 3 weeks to file report on GO 111

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The Telangana high court on Thursday gave three weeks’ time to the chief secretary-led bureaucrats’ committee to finalise and furnish its report on GO 111 issues pertaining to the catchment and non-catchment areas of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3yp01lc

Kabul Blasts Put ISIS Back Into US Sights

US military commanders vowed to hunt down the leaders of Islamic State after Thursday's suicide bomb attack on Kabul airport, pledging to exact revenge on the long-time U.S. adversary for the deaths... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jimzQr

Covid-19: Florida doctor 'offered parents mask exemption letters for students'

The Florida doctor reportedly offered the medical letters for pupils in schools with mask rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kpLHnz

US Troops Bracing For More ISIS Attacks At Kabul Airport: Official

American forces in Kabul were bracing for more Islamic State attacks while winding up their evacuation mission, U.S. officials said, as the number of US troops killed in Thursday's suicide bomb attack... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zlucLD

UN Chief Calls Afghanistan Meet For Permanent Security Council Members

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called a meeting of the permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the chaotic situation in Afghanistan, diplomats said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jkDOAH

Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The students from an Islamic school in Tegina were abducted by gunmen last May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mB0qPi

No Sign Of Collusion Between Taliban And ISIS In Kabul Attack: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said Thursday he has seen no evidence that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State terrorists in carrying out the deadly attacks in Kabul. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zyd9Ws

Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WlMIFt

Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ji1qWA

Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDCXJv

Why is there a chip shortage?

The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5eeaN

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38eAY9N

Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38cGvOe

World Leaders Condemn "Horrific" Attacks In Kabul

Deadly coordinated explosions on Thursday tore through crowds of people at Kabul airport hoping to board flights to safety, as countries raced to evacuate as many people as possible before an August... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3znnQvd

Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 12 US troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zl5Wck

Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties

US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yicZkD

Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport

A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DnMWMX

3rd Test, Day 2: Joe Root's 23rd Hundred Adds To India's Agony In Leeds

India vs England: Captain Joe Root's third hundred in as many Tests against India took his side closer to a series-levelling win with England placed at 423-8 at Stumps on the second day of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mC1mms

Elon Musk's Reaction To Meme Claiming Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Copied SpaceX

Elon Musk posted two laughing emojis in response to a meme claiming Blue Origin copied SpaceX while designing its vertical landing spacecraft. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Bgh1fA

Kabul airport attack: What do we know?

The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UVIsvC

Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPx1RN

ISIS Arm Behind Kabul Blasts, Suggests Intel Shared With India: Sources

The twin blasts at Kabul airport this evening, which claimed at least 40 lives and injured many others, is suspected to the work of the terrorists of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), after an old name... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zrY6xS

Older iPhone Models Become Faster by Changing Region to France: Report

A report claims that changing the region of older iPhone models to France can improve their performance by making them run smoother and faster. This is because Apple has been fined by France for... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Bb8kTy

Government Approves Nine Judges For Elevation To Supreme Court

The government has approved nine names for elevation to the Supreme Court. The names have been sent to the President for issuing warrant of appointments. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gALT2q

Major Upset For Badals' Akali Dal Despite Win In Delhi Sikh Body Polls

In a major upset for Akali Dal, party leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who headed the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management committee, faced a defeat in the polls of the Sikh body today. Following his defeat,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kqYFkY

Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wq4I1k

The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kri59j

Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

Young people are struggling to afford city living, and even the Swedes can't crack the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38exc0s

The hard men removing squatters in Spain

Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XO3sFu

Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'

Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jjw4yA

Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'

Hundreds of Afghan have taken refuge in India but they are worried about their families back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DhN6Fk

Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul

The Panjshir Valley has been a flashpoint in Afghanistan's turbulent history - now it's happening again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38eJZje

5 Food Combinations To Avoid To Keep Digestion Issues At Bay

Certain combinations of food can be unhealthy for your body. Here is a list of food combination you may avoid to keep digestion-related issues at bay. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yid3B3

Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot

Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WnLb1m

Why China's Placing Such A Big And Risky Bet On Taliban

When the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001, the global economy looked a lot different: Tesla Inc. wasn't a company, the iPhone didn't exist and artificial intelligence was best known as a Steven... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mwgwtm

Meet The Angel And Devil Of The Kapoor Khandaan - Khushi And Shanaya

No words needed for the adorable click of Khushi and Shanaya but Khushi captioned it anyway with a bunch of emojis from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3B2laDE

3rd Test, Day 1: Anderson Sparks Collapse Before Openers Frustrate India

India vs England: Pacer James Anderson ripped through the top order as India collapsed to 78 all out in the third Test at Headingley before openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed capped a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zjyT8E

Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says

The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sQzU5M

Let Divyanka Tripathi Teach You How To "Claim Your Throne" Or Your Couch

Divyanka Tripathi's fun Reels had her Instagram followers chuckling. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sKTuQJ

Abhishek, Who Had A "Freak Accident," Is All "Patched-Up" After Surgery

"The show must go on! And as my father said.... Mard ko dard nahin hota! Ok, ok, ok it hurt a little," wrote Abhishek Bachchan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mtW64p

Taliban Agree To Let Afghans Leave After August 31: German Envoy

The Taliban will continue to allow Afghans who have the right documents to leave Afghanistan after the United States' withdrawal deadline on August 31, Germany's ambassador to Afghanistan said... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yfpNs7

Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yfout5

Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women

Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed on fleeing the country and her concerns for those who remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gv2Gne

Telangana reports 366 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

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Telangana recorded 366 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Wednesday even as the number of active cases in the state stood at 6,295. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ybQpu4

Kanpur's Biggest Shopping Mall Sealed Over Rs 13 Crore Unpaid Tax

The Kanpur Municipal Corporation on Wednesday sealed Z Square Mall, the city's biggest shopping centre at the posh Mall Road, for not depositing property tax to the tune of over Rs 13 crore, officials... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3BaJm6H

Money Laundering Probe Against Chinese Apps Throws Up A 'Hairy' Racket

The ED has found that racketeers have been exporting human hair to China and other countries via India's northeastern border after considerably undervalueing the commodity. Money was found to be paid... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ygS0il

Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening

Locals say 22 people died when a church collapsed during a mass christening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jg4t1C

Kamala Harris Delays Vietnam Trip After Mystery "Health Incident"

The CIA sees a "very strong possibility" that the syndrome is intentionally caused, and that Russia could be responsible, but is withholding definitive conclusions pending further investigation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sId1kG

Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan'

The US says evacuation efforts to help people get out of Afghanistan are 'on pace' to meet a 31 August deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kqj2Pp

Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?

UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sIJWWp

Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine

The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sGO21i

Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe'

Journalist Bilal Sarwary saw the Taliban toppled in 2001 and his country reborn. So how does he feel now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtZGrA

Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record?

The Taliban claims opium poppy cultivation was stopped when it last held power in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B8WWHJ

Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sLEORa

Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?

As more people are asked to prove vaccination status, a black market in fake health cards has boomed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sIKwU5

Joe Biden Remarks On Afghanistan Delayed By 4.5 Hours: White House

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on the final stages of the evacuation from Afghanistan at 4:30 pm (2030 GMT) on Tuesday, the White House said, after a delay of more than four hours. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XKtKZc

Janhvi Kapoor's Birthday Wish For Trainer Namrata Purohit Is Too Cute

"Continue shining and keeping us all sane (and fit)," wrote Janhvi Kapoor from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zdRym1

Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden

The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvlfYG

US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint

The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHC0EI

"I Was Lucky": Afghan Pop Star Breaks Down, Recounts Kabul Escape

Afghanistan pop star Aryana Sayeed, who fled from Kabul after her country was taken over by the Taliban, said she is "heartbroken" to see the condition of all those left behind and "disappointed... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mIyOIj

Viral: Can You Spot The Spelling Mistake On This Hospital Signboard?

The official Twitter account for the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust noticed the viral tweet and promised to fix the typo from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gs1mBU

IKEA Plans To Launch First City Store In Mumbai

Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA on Tuesday said it is going to open its first-ever city store in India at Mumbai, which would be more accessible to its customers in the city. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UHjfEW

Joe Biden Agrees To Stick To August 31 Afghan Pullout Deadline: Report

President Joe Biden has agreed with a Pentagon recommendation to stick with the Aug. 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline, an administration official told Reuters on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2WdQqAX

"What Was I Thinking?": Shruti Haasan's Note To Her 21-Year-Old Self

"Found this from when I was 21 and basically thought anything goes," Shruti Haasan captioned her photo from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UMgBOk

Cong slams TRS govt for neglecting minorities

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The Indian National Congress (INC) has found fault with chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for not appointing a Muslim candidate in the newly constituted State Commission for the Backward Classes. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/38aId2A

Telangana logs 389 Covid-19 cases, one death

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Telangana recorded 389 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death on Tuesday even as the number of active cases in the state stood at 6,276. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3DenSrz

It's tour-cum-night stay in Dalit habitations

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Congress leaders will take up a tour of Dalit habitations in the state to take the opinion of Scheduled Castes (SCs) people on Dalit Bandhu scheme and their complaints against the TRS government. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gtfue7

Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Quits After Colleague Releases Alleged Sleaze Video

Tamil Nadu BJP General Secretary KT Raghavan quit the party post after a colleague release a video from a sting operation. The video showed him involved in an alleged sleaze video call with a female... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yeDKqb

Watch: A Man's Close Encounter With Lion Growling Through Kitchen Window

46-year-old Dylan Panos found a lion growling at him while he tried to brew his morning coffee in an open kitchen at a camp in South Africa from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3khB5Y2

Telangana BC welfare minister gets fake ED notice

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In what is suspected to be the handiwork of miscreants to extort money, a fake ED notice dispatched to Telangana BC welfare minister Gangula Kamalakar has now sent the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a tizzy. ED has filed a criminal case against unknown individuals in the Central Crime Station (CCS) after finding out about a fake arrest order sent to Kamalakar saying that his two brothers would be arrested by ED. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/384L90R

Probe Agency Seizes Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar's Bungalow In Chennai

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has "seized" a sea-facing bungalow in Chennai, Rs 82.5 lakh cash, and over a dozen luxurious cars in connection with a money laundering case against... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kmwzaq

Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline

France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wo0ffm

Dhanashree's Raksha Bandhan Post Stars 'Scotty And Groot'. Chahal Reacts

Dhanashree Verma took to Instagram to share some Raksha Bandhan photos with her pet dogs, which received an affectionate reply from Yuzvendra Chahal. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gqvKfN

How Saif-Soha, Taimur-Inaaya Celebrated Raksha Bandhan This Year

"Missed you Saba Ali Khan, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan," wrote Soha Ali Khan from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jaQvOl

Boris Johnson Speaks To Joe Biden On Kabul Evacuation Efforts

Afghanistan crisis: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden agreed on Monday to work together to ensure all those eligible to leave Afghanistan were able to. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3B3t0gg

Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans

Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFXJQT

VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3855P8O

The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend

Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3msMPtu

Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders

Long-suffering politicians hope to copy Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected at his sixth time attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvATHc

To Birthday Girl Gauahar Khan, With Love From Husband Zaid Darbar

"It was the day I proposed my wife and it's been a year since she said yes," wrote Zaid Darbar from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3AWBKEW

How To Eat White Rice On A Diet: Follow These Healthy Cooking Tips!

If you're watching your weight, but don't want to forgo rice, you must switch to healthier cooking methods. Read on for cooking tips for healthy rice dishes! from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VYW8Rh

How To Make No-Butter Butter Chicken: A Low-Fat Way To Enjoy The Classic Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken Is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after Indian chicken curries, but what if we told you that there is a low-fat recipe for the same that uses no butter at all? Interested to know... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gpjIDq

Kohli's Team Will Play How It Plays, We Will Not Get Too Distracted: Root

England vs India: Joe Root said England will not get distracted by the "theatre" surrounding the game, adding that India will play how they play but the hosts will be "genuine" to themselves in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jaFSLg

Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mrqJaL

Bangle Seller Attacked In Indore Accused Of Molesting Minor, Case Filed

A bangle seller beaten up and robbed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly using a fake Hindu name, has been accused of molestation and sexual harassment and a police case has been filed against... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3B0cfSY

Maharashtra's Delta Plus Variant Count Crosses 100 After 27 New Cases

Maharashtra recorded 27 new cases of the Delta Plus COVID-19 variant today, taking the total number of Delta Plus cases in the state to 103, according to the state health department. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/384wvGD

PS5 Restock India: Pre-Order PlayStation 5 on August 26

PS5 will be back in stock in India on August 26 and shoppers will have another chance to try their luck and grab the console. PlayStation 5 will be available from 12pm (noon) on August 26 via... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DjD5Yz

Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yfXtpw

Taliban Near Resistance Stronghold Panjshir After Retaking 3 Nearby Areas

The Taliban were in position near the Panjshir valley and had retaken three districts in northern Afghanistan that fell to local militia groups last week, a spokesman said on Monday, though there were... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j85qsE

Forest Department Celebrates 25th Birthday Of Royal Bengal Tiger 'Raja'

The 25th birthday of Raja, a male Royal Bengal Tiger currently lodged at South Khayerbari Animal Rescue Centre in north Bengal was celebrated in a grand manner on Monday by the state forest department... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3BaabYV

Let's Talk About Sanctions, Taliban Are Terrorists, Says Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left the door open to sanctions on the Taliban Monday, noting that the Islamist group that now controls Afghanistan remains a "terrorist entity." from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kfcdjD

Houses For Sale At Rs 87 In This Italian Village. Nope, No Zeros Missing

Italy has been selling off houses in its picturesque countryside for one euro (approximately Rs 87) each to anyone willing to commit to restoring them. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j9ch4X

'Cultivation of paddy creates higher CO2 emissions'

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One hectare of paddy production releases 30,671 kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent emissions into the atmosphere and impacts climate change, states a new study by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) conducted in Telangana. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gphDY6

At Least 16 Dead In Flooding In US State Of Tennessee

Tennessee Floods: Rural roads, state highways and bridges were washed out and widespread power outages affected thousands of people. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j4pdJs

Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'

A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D8y8S8

Despite Lack of 4G Services, BSNL's Subscriber Share Has Gone Up

Despite having no 4G services, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's subscribers share hasn't been affected, rather between 2016-17 and 2020-21 it has risen. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sEvM8L

Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'

A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B5LYmC

Britain To Push For Sanctions On Taliban At G7 Meeting: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson currently leads the group that includes the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and Canada. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W8lu55

Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DaRLsE

Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCUfKP

Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D2HgYx

Ex-Trinamool Minister Who Joined BJP Arrested In Cheating Case

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was also the Textile Minister in the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mtYXuh

U20 Sprinter Runs 100m In Incredible 9.86s In Women's Relay Event

Namibia's Christine Mboma ran her 100m in 9.86 seconds in the women's 4x100m relay event at the World Athletics U20 Championships. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XEbP6q

2nd Test: Vaughan Questions Lack Of Intervention By England Coach

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan questioned the lack of intervention by head coach Chris Silverwood in the first session of the final day in which India clawed their way back through the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sQxAf7

Rolls-Royce Sold By Bollywood Star Among Luxury Cars Seized In Bengaluru

At least seven luxury cars were seized on Sunday by transport authorities in Bengaluru for not paying tax and lacking ownership documents, officials said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3B2ouhX

Google Discontinues Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 Ahead of Pixel 6 Launch

Google Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 have been discontinued ahead of Pixel 6 launch. The tech giant said it expects stores in the US to sell out of the older devices within the next few weeks. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sAAILK

PM's "Big Fan" Walking From Srinagar To Delhi In Hopes Of Meeting Him

Fahim Nazir Shah is walking to Delhi from Srinagar, hoping that his around 815-km journey will get the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he will get an opportunity to meet him. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sCjf5H

'Bigg Boss OTT': Shamita Shetty Breaks Down After Fight With Nishant

The contestants got into a war of words with each other amid a task from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UFwqX2

Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wdqa9y

Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gqWFIe

Hurriyat's Srinagar Office Sees Signboard Vanish Amid Talk Of Ban

Amid indications that the Union government may ban both factions of the Hurriyat Conference under UAPA, the sign board at the extremist segment's office at Syed Ali Shah Geelani's Srinagar residence... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D0VSrc

Climate Change Activists Target City Of London's Guildhall

Climate change activists climbed the outside of the headquarters of the City of London's government on Sunday as they began two weeks of protests focused on the capital's financial district. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sF1nqT

C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety

A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mohYOz

Taliban Says "Hundreds" Of Fighters Heading For Holdout Afghan Valley

The Taliban said on Sunday that "hundreds" of its fighters were heading to the Panjshir Valley, one of the few parts of Afghanistan not yet controlled by the group. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3kidoi2

Assam Chief Minister Named In Police Complaint For Violating Covid Rules

Police complaints have been lodged in Assam against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and several BJP lawmakers, accusing them of violating Covid guidelines laid... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DbwNK8

Sumadhura Group to invest Rs 1,500 cr in Hyd realty

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Realty player Sumadhura Group plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore in Hyderabad’s residential realty market over the next four years, a top official of the company said. This includes its share of the investment in the city’s tallest residential towers, the 44-storeys tall Olympus, in the Nanakramguda area that Sumadhura Group and Vasavi Group are setting up at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3D5NTcy

2 IPS officers empanelled to hold ADG post at Centre

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Two IPS officers — additional director-general of police (Law & Order) Jitender and National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) director CV Anand — of Telangana cadre have been empanelled to work for the Centre at the rank of additional director general (ADG). from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wb7s24

NCLT notices to Indu guarantors

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Stating that insolvency proceedings against individual guarantors too can be initiated, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Hyderabad, has issued notices to Indukuri Syam Prasad Reddy, and three others who stood as guarantors for the loans availed by Indu Projects. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/386AliJ

2 Flights With Indians Evacuated From Kabul Land In Delhi

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Two flights carrying Indians evacuated from Kabul landed in Delhi from Dushanbe and Doha this morning. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gmTVvB

Joe Biden Admin May Compel Civilian Airlines To Carry Afghan Evacuees

The official said the civilian aircraft would not fly into Afghanistan, but would instead ferry evacuees from air bases in locations including the Middle East and Germany. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/383DPCs

Ex-Cop, Yogi Adityanath's Challenger, Says Stopped From Visiting UP Town

Former Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was given premature retirement, on Saturday claimed that he was stopped by police from going to Gorakhpur, citing a threat to his life. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yaPvOq

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2021: Here's How You Can Wish Your Siblings

Raksha Bandhan celebrates and honours the bond of love and respect between siblings from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iY8iIt

Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z6Junm

Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z7jF6p

Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zehJta

Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall

How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3glq6eW

"Tragic, Dangerous": UK's Tony Blair Blasts "Abandonment" Of Afghanistan

Tony Blair said Western allies' current strategy would harm them long-term. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UEXtSk

Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4AFEL

New York City On Alert As Hurricane Henri Threatens US Coast

A swath of the US East Coast, including New York City, was under alert Saturday, as storm Henri was upgraded to what could be the first hurricane in 30 years to hit New England. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/382SaiC

Thousands Protest In London Decrying Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan

Thousands rallied in central London on Saturday to protest the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and show solidarity with Afghans opposed to the new regime in Kabul. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sFzTBl

Lionel Messi Can Make His PSG Debut Against Reims: Mauricio Pochettino

Lionel Messi could make his Paris Saint-Germain debut against Reims in Ligue 1 next weekend, according to head coach Mauricio Pochettino. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3B03iJp

UAE To Temporarily Host 5,000 Afghans At US Request

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to host 5,000 Afghan nationals to be evacuated from their country for 10 days on their way to a third country at the request of the United States, the Gulf Arab... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j6Cp0c

Motorola Edge 20 Sale Date Deferred Due to 'Unforeseen Circumstances'

Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion were announced in the Indian market recently. The company has now said that the sale of the Motorola Edge 20 has been deferred. It was earlier slated to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XMF6vV

Impossible To Evacuate All Allied Afghans By August 31: Top EU Official

"It's mathematically impossible" for the US and its allies to evacuate tens of thousands of their Afghan personnel and families by August 31, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sDmxp6

S Jaishankar Discusses Kabul "Evacuation Challenges" With German Minister

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to his German counterpart Heiko Maas on the latest developments in Afghanistan and challenges relating to emergency evacuation from Kabul. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ybkF8d

France Sees Anti-Vaccine Demonstrations For Sixth Weekend

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the streets of France again on Saturday against the government's COVID-19 vaccination policies amid concern from rights groups about anti-Semitic sentiment... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UCIrfT

Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler To Miss Remainder Of IPL 2021

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals took to Twitter to announce that England's Jos Buttler will miss the tournament's second leg. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3zaWkkn

"Generations Will Be Grateful To Kalyan Singh": PM, Others Pay Tributes

Tributes and condolence messages poured in after former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJP veteran Kalyan Singh died today in Lucknow due to sepsis and multi-organ failure. He was 89. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3y9YCyO

Attack On US Forces Will Be Met With Swift Response: Biden Warns Taliban

US is going to retain a laser focus on its counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said Friday and warned the Taliban of a forceful response to any attack on American forces or... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CXr7Dw

How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule

The Taliban are currently on a media offensive but does their rhetoric match what’s happening on the ground? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sIb484

Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule

While Western governments raced to get their people out, Russia appears unfazed by the takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6MHSz

Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return

Mark Frerichs, 59, one of the last Americans kidnapped by the Taliban, is stuck in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gfz2SY

"Respect Elders": Tejashwi Yadav's Latest Shot At Brother Tej Pratap

In the renewed tussle between Bihar politician Lalu Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, the former has taken on his elder sibling, according to sources, with a punchline not without a tinge of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sC49wR

Elon Musk Cancelled Apple News Subscription Because...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been taking a stand against Apple Inc since "Fortnite" maker Epic Games challenged it in a lawsuit. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3z8WV68

Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4Fm5O

Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZyjvn

US Troops Exited Kabul Airport To Retrieve 169 People: Pentagon

US troops briefly exited Kabul airport at one point during ongoing evacuation operations to retrieve 169 people from inside the city, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3B3Np4V

Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

Scenes of chaos and panic continue in Kabul as thousands still crowd the airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/385sv8M

Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mm6fA2

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AYdJxm

"Taliban Culture": Six Held In Ujjain For Raising Pro-Pakistan Slogans

On Thursday, the Ujjain police stopped a Muharram procession citing the Covid restrictions. Some participants then allegedly raised slogans like "Pakistan zindabad". Today, based on CCTV footage, some... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D49UIx

'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover

Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghlczG

Viral Picture of Motorcycle Being Towed Along With Rider In Pune

A video of a motorcycle being towed along with the rider in Pune went viral on social media, earning the traffic police some brickbats from netizens, though a senior official clarified that the man... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XzOhj6

Mumbai Model Arrested For Allegedly Running Sex Racket, 2 Rescued

A 32-year-old model was arrested from a luxury hotel in suburban Mumbai's Juhu for allegedly operating a sex racket involving television actors and models, Crime Branch officials said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3y2wU7i

2 Killed In Suicide Bombing Targeting Chinese Nationals In Pakistan

At least two children were killed and a Chinese citizen was wounded in a suicide attack in southern Pakistan on Friday, the latest assault targeting Chinese citizens in the country, officials said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3z7d4ZI

Kabul Evacuation Among "Most Difficult" In History: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday he could not guarantee the final outcome of the emergency evacuation from Kabul's airport, calling it one of the most "difficult" airlift operations ever. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gkkSjn

Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'

Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mk9HLF

Cong starts groundwork for 2023 polls in Telangana

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All India Congress Committee in charge of Telangana Manickam Tagore has started the groundwork for 2023-Assembly elections and has directed all the senior leaders including the working presidents, senior vice-presidents, MLAs, MLCs, MPs, aspirants and those who unsuccessfully contested the 2018 and 2019 polls to start working in their respective constituencies by meeting the people. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Uz2FqK

No Security On Ground Or Air: Airline Pilot Recounts Kabul Escape

As thousands of people thronged Kabul airport in a bid to escape the advancing Taliban on August 15, Kam Air pilot Jovica Rajhl and his colleague had to resort to subterfuge to reach their plane and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W3ApgV

5 Things You Must Know About Zydus Cadila's Covid Vaccine For Children

Zydus Cadila's Covid vaccine ZyCoV-D, meant for adults and children aged 12 years and above, was today approved for "restricted use in emergency situation" by the Central Drugs Standard Control... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gja59j

Under-Pressure Joe Biden To Speak To Nation On Afghanistan

President Joe Biden was to speak Friday on the US evacuation from Afghanistan, as he tried to navigate the biggest crisis of his administration and prevent the Kabul debacle from derailing his... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ka11Vo

'We felt free': Cubans remain defiant in face of protest crackdown

A month after rare anti-government protests in Cuba, many of those who took part remain defiant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gjUwhH

OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation

Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D1Zut7

Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'

Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Yo2oy

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wa7yHB

Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says

The militants are searching for those who worked with Nato forces, a UN document warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sF3CdS

Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

According to reports, the e-commerce giant wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ZKQnL

Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020

Palak Kohli is the only Indian para-badminton player to be competing in three categories in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mftGen

Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iZ5vPi

Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future

A Kabul university student tells the BBC how she is wiping out all traces of her previous life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xxw71q

Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0aNKc

More Pics From Khushi And Shanaya's "FamJam" At Antara's Baby Shower

Antara Motiwala Marwah's baby shower was hosted by the Kapoor family yesterday from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mkZw9s

Anti-Taliban Forces Massing North Of Kabul, Russia Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that armed resistance to the Taliban is forming in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, led by deposed vice-president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3k4V7oA

A Note From On Screen Dimple Cheema (Kiara) To Captain Vikram Batra

Kiara Advani dedicated a special Instagram post to her film Shershaah from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3svxr0g

5-Year-Old Afghan Refugee Boy Dies In UK Hotel Fall

A five-year-old boy who recently arrived in Britain from Afghanistan died after falling out of a hotel window in northern England, British police confirmed on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3y1omNU

Team Afghan Footballer Among Men Who Fell To Death From US Plane

An Afghan footballer who played for the national youth team fell to his death after trying to cling to a US plane airlifting people out of Taliban-controlled Kabul, a sports federation said Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ggTaUQ

World Should Support Afghanistan, Not Pressure It: China's Wang Yi

The world should guide and support Afghanistan as it transitions to a new government instead of putting more pressure on it, China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday in a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UxuakB

Russia's Putin, Italy's Draghi and France's Macron Discuss Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Afghanistan in separate phone calls on Thursday, highlighting the importance of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iYwAlF

Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul

Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national youth team before trying to flee the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1kYyo

Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests

Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y1MuzO

The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meTDL5

"Ordinary Citizen, Like You": Railway Minister Seeks Feedback On Train

Passengers on an overnight train from Bhubaneswar to Rayagada today were in for a surprise when Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw went from one compartment to the other, seeking their feedback on rail... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xW2B25

G7 Calls For International "Shared Mission" To Limit Afghanistan Crisis

G7 foreign ministers called on Thursday for the international community to unite in its response to the crisis in Afghanistan to prevent it from escalating further, a statement issued by British... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3svZvRa

Supreme Court Elevates Judge Mamata Banerjee Accused Of Bias

Kaushik Chanda, an Additional Judge of Calcutta High Court whom the Supreme Court Collegium has appointed as a Permanent Judge, was in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's line of fire over... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3y1ACOj

WHO Slams Wealthy Nations' Rush Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

The World Health Organization condemned Wednesday the rush by wealthy countries to provide Covid vaccine booster shots, while millions around the world have yet to receive a single dose. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3k7Bmg4

Taliban Cannot Access Afghanistan's Reserves: Central Bank Chief

Despite its swift takeover of the government in Afghanistan, the Taliban will not have access to most of the nation's cash and gold stocks, the central bank chief said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XEzrrN

Cooking Tips: 11 Tips And Tricks To Make Everyday Cooking Easy And Hassle-Free

Make your work easy in the kitchen and amp up your cooking skills with these easy tips and tricks! from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xUVp6k

Confident China Will Cooperate On Covid Origins Probe: WHO

Just days after Beijing rejected calls for a renewed probe into the origins of Covid-19, the World Health Organization said Wednesday it remained confident China would cooperate in the investigation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2UzGLnq

Taliban Gained "Fair Amount" Of US Defense Equipment: White House

The White House acknowledged Tuesday that the Taliban had amassed a significant amount of US military equipment after seizing control of Afghanistan following two decades of war with American forces. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yW9GRB

Plea To Interrogate Kerala Journalist Siddique Kappan Again Dismissed

A Mathura court has dismissed the UP STF's plea to interrogate alleged PFI activist-cum-Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, facing terror charges, about some incriminating document found in his Delhi... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CXtmH4

"I Saw Him Before You," Kerala Nurse Tells Rahul Gandhi's Staff In Video

A packet of sweets, a hug and memories rekindled with a meeting were the highlights of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to Wayanad on Tuesday. Rajamma Vavathil, one of the nurses who took care of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CUQBBB

Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'

The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXVGY9

"No Longer A Figure In Afghanistan": US After Ashraf Ghani Vows To Return

The United States reiterated Wednesday that it did not see Ashraf Ghani as a player in Afghanistan, after the ousted president vowed to return. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37Ri4G5

Taliban Face Critical Need For International Aid

The Taliban have promised to improve Afghanistan's economy, but to do that the new regime will need foreign aid -- and there is no guarantee it will get the funds it needs. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W61W0w

What Anupam Wrote For 'The Godfather' Robert De Niro On His 78th Birthday

"May God give you all the happiness in the world," Anupam Kher wrote for Robert De Niro from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iYobP7

Chief Justice Upset With Reports On Judges' Appointments, Cautions Media

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said today he was "extremely upset" over media reports on a Supreme Court collegium's recommendations on new judges. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37W0eBL

Ashraf Ghani Says 'In Talks To Return' To Afghanistan After Fleeing

Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani said on Wednesday he supports talks between the Taliban and top former government officials, and that he was "in talks to return" home after seeking refuge in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VXerfr

Let Sanity Prevail: P Chidambaram On Rs 192-Crore Vice President Enclave

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday urged M Venkaiah Naidu to reject the idea of a "Rs 192 crore enclave" for the Vice President, saying "let vanity perish and sanity prevail". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3k4CIIv

Sena Calls Maharashtra Governor "Political Agent" Of Union Home Ministry

Shiv Sena termed Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari as a "political agent" of the Home Ministry, in the wake of delay in the nomination of 12 persons, recommended by the state, as members of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CYq5HC

NATO Ministers To Hold Video Talks On Afghanistan

NATO foreign ministers will hold an emergency videoconference on Friday to discuss the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and what steps they can take, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3geM9Uu

'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'

Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8zFXz

Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg

It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gxt14r

Former England Cricketer Trolled For Calling Virat Kohli "Foul Mouthed"

England vs India: Former England cricketer Nick Compton was criticised on Twitter after he called Indian skipper Virat Kohli "the most foul mouthed individual". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D0jOLi

Council May Rule Afghanistan, Taliban To Reach Out To Soldiers, Pilots

Afghanistan may be governed by a ruling council now that the Taliban has taken over, while the Islamist terrorist movement's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, would likely remain in overall... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3k4wacT

Woman Taken Off Stage After Uproar Over Speech In Madhya Pradesh: Cops

A video purportedly showing a young woman being removed from the stage after she raised 'Bharat Mata ki jai'' and "Jai Shri Ram" slogans during an Independence Day function in Indore has gone viral on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3k6Rz4V

India Very Carefully Following Developments In Afghanistan: S Jaishankar

With the Taliban now in control in Kabul, S Jaishankar on Wednesday said New Delhi is "very carefully" following the developments in Afghanistan and India's focus is on ensuring the security and safe... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3y07c30

Monsoon Set To Revive In North India From Tomorrow: Weather Forecast

After a gap of nearly two weeks, the Southwest Monsoon is set to revive in north India from August 19, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Xs4IOn

Hyd records up to 11 mm rain after monsoon break

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After a lull of two weeks, the southwest monsoon made a comeback in the city as the intensity of rains picked up on Tuesday after formation of a low pressure area associated with a cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UsxRIj

Stranded in Kabul, T'gana worker fires plea for rescue

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Amid escalating tension in Kabul, a 44-year-old man from Mancherial is crying for help. B Rajanna, who had landed in Kabul on August 8, has urged the Indian government to evacuate him to safety. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/37RBKcP

Telangana plan to rejig school staff gets flak

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: The Telangana government on Tuesday released guidelines to rationalise teaching staff in all state schools across districts based on enrolments at schools during the academic year 2019-20. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mcLRBa

Human Remains Found In Landing Gear Of Military Flight From Kabul: US

The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding human remains that were found in the wheel well of one of its C-17s that flew out of Kabul amid the chaos of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gbtpVW

Hundreds Throw Pak Woman In Air On Independence Day, Tear Clothes: Report

A woman TikToker in Pakistan has alleged that her clothes were torn and she was thrown into the air by hundreds of people who also assaulted her on the occasion of Independence Day here, media reports... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m6iVLk

US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal

A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XAB7CC

How technology in the air battles fires on the ground

Planes equipped with infrared scanners are helping authorities take on historic wildfires in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AKODSc

The little-known human stories behind emoji designs

The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k0eoYd

How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CU3N9R

Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia

How India engages with the Taliban after their rout of Afghanistan could determine the region's fate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ANPOR2

Rohit Sharma's Pic With Wife Ritika Sajdeh Has A Heart-Warming Message

Rohit Sharma shared a pic with his wife Ritika Sajdeh on Instagram with a heart-warming message for his followers. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sn9uZ4

From Madras High Court, An Order To "Release Caged Parrot CBI"

The Central Bureau of Investigation should be an autonomous body reporting only to parliament, the Madras High Court said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sxOZc7

Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face

The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yVSV97

Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?

What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUpA9c

California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear

A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yVgqiv

Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban

A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VV2aIt

"Can Strike Terrorist Groups From A Distance": NATO Warns Taliban

The Taliban must not let Afghanistan become a breeding ground for terrorism again, NATO said on Tuesday, warning that the alliance after its withdrawal still has the military power to strike any... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37QnzET

"Afghans Expected More From India": Journalist On IAF Flight From Kabul

Afghans, almost all of whom love India and despise Pakistan, expected much more from New Delhi and there is a growing sense of abandonment in Kabul, a journalist who just made it back in time on an... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mcDSV0

Video: In Desperate Bid To Escape, Afghan Men Hang Onto Planes Taking Off

A crowd crouching on the wing of a plane as it taxies down the runway, one of them recording the moment on a cellphone -- a new video has emerged that starkly captures the desperation of Afghans to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iRtM9M

Naomi Osaka In Tears During Press Conference At Cincinnati Masters

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka was in tears while addressing a press conference at Cincinnati Masters tournament. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mcjIua

Tension Along Border With Mizoram Escalates After Firing By Assam Cops

Tension along the Mizoram-Assam border escalated again on Tuesday when personnel of the Assam police allegedly fired on civilians of the neighbouring state injuring one, an official said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3AR7eMI

Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VYphRS

After 2 Covaxin Doses, Kerala Man Now Wants Covishield. Centre Said ...

The Centre today told the Kerala High Court that those who have been administered both doses of the anti-coronavirus vaccine cannot be re-vaccinated. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yXv4pk

Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet?

Thousands of aircraft were left on the tarmac due to Covid, and many will now be broken up for parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iS4GYl

The Taliban storm across Afghanistan.

Taliban fighters have swept across Afghanistan taking control of towns and cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbeNWq

Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?

The Taliban are back, 20 years after being ousted for supporting terror groups. Will they do the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CSZFqB

Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?

Many have drawn parallels with America's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975 - but is this fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AM4n7B

Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP

Tory MP Tom Tugendhat says the troop withdrawal is the biggest foreign policy disaster since Suez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AM47po

Joe Biden Vows "Devastating" Response If Taliban Attack US Interests

US President Joe Biden warned the Taliban Monday not to disrupt or threaten the evacuation of thousands of American diplomats and Afghan translators at the Kabul airport. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3APKRay

Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan

"How many more American lives is it worth?" says the president at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yWCQ30

Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W3UdQZ

US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans

The increase of about $36 (£26) per person, per month, is the largest in the programme's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CQL7Ys

Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CPwh4z

Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full

A spokesman for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, called the BBC's Yalda Hakim, live on air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VShDZe

Afghanistan: Why is there a war?

As foreign forces pull out after 20 years of war, what did it achieve and what happens next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLtPvQ

Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover

Kabul - the Afghan capital - is quiet in some parts, but chaotic at the airport where thousands are trying to flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yRKZp3

Stand Squarely Behind Afghanistan Pull-Out, Says Joe Biden Amid Criticism

President Joe Biden defended the US pullout of Afghanistan Monday, saying he stood by the policy and that it was time to leave after 20 years of conflict. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3gb1c1p

"For India From Team India": Players' Emotional Posts After Win At Lord's

England vs India: Team India players took to social media to express their emotions after beating England by 151 runs to win the second Test at Lord's and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xPanKV

Watch: Alligator Sneaks Up On Friends Fishing In Florida Everglades

A fishing group in Florida had a rather unexpected guest barge in on their fun time. This was no ordinary guest. The group of friends were met by a massive alligator from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3AClNDI

46 Afghan Aircraft "Forcibly Landed" In Country, Says Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan said Monday that it forced the landing of 46 Afghan aircraft carrying 585 troops that illegally crossed its border on a weekend which saw the Afghan government swept away by the Taliban. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iPszzO

Five Men Drag Woman, 60, Into Bushes, Rape Her In Madhya Pradesh

Five men, including two under the age of 18, have been arrested for allegedly raping a 60-year-old woman in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, the police said today. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m8Zzp0

Taliban Won't Even Let You Pick Up The Dead, Recall Afghans In Delhi

As the Taliban take over their country and a grave human tragedy unfolds, the Afghans living in Delhi reel under the uncertainty of the future, especially those who have not been able to contact their... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jYG5kb

"Oh My Lords...": Twitter In Overdrive After India's Epic Win vs England

England vs India: Twitter was flooded with congratulatory messages for the Indian team after a thrilling win over England at Lord's on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2W3Wr2N

'Dalit Bandhu for govt employees' families'

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Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced that Dalit Bandhu (Dalit empowerment scheme) would be extended to even families belonging to government employees and retired employees, too, in the fourth phase of the scheme. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3g7K7pe

Exclusive: Kabul Satellite Images Show Huge Crowds Desperate To Get Out

The airport at Kabul - the only exit point for Afghans in the landlocked nation desperate to escape another Taliban regime - has been chaotic since Sunday. Five people died yesterday - it is not known... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xUaULH

India Win Thriller At Lord's To Take 1-0 Series Lead vs England

India beat England by 151 runs to win the second Test at Lord's and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3mmjild

Death Count In Massive Haiti Earthquake Jumps To Over 1,200

The death count in Haiti's powerful earthquake jumped to over 1,200 on Sunday, as crews desperately dug through collapsed buildings for survivors in the Caribbean nation still reeling from its... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37IL96v

Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VWT6CI

India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CTjNZu

There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AIudcG

Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yPc6kF

Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yKpKFP

Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iOpJv5

The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VWT6Te

Donald Trump Calls For Joe Biden To Resign Over Afghanistan Mess

Former US president Donald Trump called for his successor Joe Biden to resign on Sunday over the swift takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban militants, as US troops withdrew from the country after nearly... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VZEbqQ

Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AGDNgf

"Where Will We Go? This Is Our Motherland": Afghans To Returning Indians

A total of 129 passengers who were onboard the Kabul-Delhi Air India flight arrived on Sunday evening. The flight took off from Kabul around the same time that the Taliban terrorists entered... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CMSFeO

"Several Hundred" US Embassy Employees Evacuated From Afghanistan

Several hundred employees of the US embassy in Kabul have been evacuated from Afghanistan, a US defense official said Sunday, as the Taliban entered the capital. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CNQAzb

IPL 2021: All Eyes On Rashid Khan, Mohammed Nabi's Participation

IPL 2021: Rashid Khan is currently in the UK alongwith Mohammed Nabi. It has not still not been confirmed if the duo will travel to the UAE with Taliban set to take over in Afghanistan. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3g2LXI0

Taliban Should Not Be Recognised As Afghan Government, Says Britain

Nobody should bilaterally recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today, adding it was clear that there would be a new administration in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37HJSMU

2nd Test: England Finish Day 4 On Top Despite Rahane-Pujara Rescue Act

England vs India: Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara's 100-run stand kept India alive in the game, but three late wickets mean England will be looking to go for the win on the final day. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3iLw2zu

Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g1GErZ

Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CNU2Kj

Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjYA67

India Trying To Evacuate Hundreds Amid Taliban's Afghan Blitz: Report

India is gearing up to evacuate hundreds of its officials and citizens from Kabul after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan, setting the stage for the Taliban to recapture power in the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37KgwNX

Violence After Provocative Slogans At Indore Independence Day Event

Members of a right-wing organisation, after hoisting the Tricolour to mark the 75th Independence Day, raised provocative slogans. This led to a clash among occupants of the Indore residential... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2XpAZpj

Jessica Lall's Sister Sabrina Lall Dies Following Prolonged Illness

Jessica Lall's sister Sabrina Lall dies after prolonged illness from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VZF57l

US Says Kabul Airport Under Fire As Taliban Seize Afghan Capital

Afghanistan's Taliban terrorists entered Kabul on Sunday, President Ashraf Ghani left the country and the US Embassy said the capital's airport, where diplomats, officials and other Afghans had fled,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CTzgcm

Taliban In Control, European Powers Scramble To Evacuate From Afghanistan

European powers present in Afghanistan moved today to evacuate their nationals and local staff as the Taliban were poised to take power. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VVOFrP

'Mahatma Gandhi statue a sign of communal amity'

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As Mahatma Gandhi spoke, 17-year-old Vunnam Venkaiah who managed to get as close as possible to him, was overawed by the man leading the freedom struggle. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jSzs2Q

Telangana rolls out Aasara for 57-65-year category

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The TRS government has set the ball rolling for implementation of Aasara pensions to those aged between 57 and 65 years. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/3yPEiUv

TRS leaders to meet every beneficiary in Huzurabad

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Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, who is leaving no stone unturned to ensure TRS win in Huzurabad bypoll, has now set party leaders the target to meet every beneficiary of welfare schemes in the constituency. The mission is to get across a simple message: All welfare schemes are due to the tireless work of TRS government and not because of KCR’s friend-turned-foe Eatala Rajender. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/37Jqtey

Couple held in Hyderabad for woman’s murder

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A woman and her husband, who are natives of Uttar Pradesh, were arrested by Jeedimetla police on Friday on the charges of murdering a woman a few days ago. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/2VOfrT5

PM To Host Olympic Contingent At Red Fort On 75th Independence Day Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will raise the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Sunday and host India's Olympic heroes at the ceremony as the country marks its 75th Independence Day... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3shGEZT

Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3suPljX

'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LbJM6

'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xu8vef

Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AFxTvK

UP Bans Processions On Muharram In View Of Pandemic, Security Concerns

The Uttar Pradesh government has asked district authorities to not allow any religious processions to be taken out on the occasion of Muharram in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xN5NwE

Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRAS2m

Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XofVQ1

'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Lc3e2

Joe Biden Increases US Deployment To Afghanistan, Warns Taliban

President Joe Biden on Saturday doubled down on his decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan despite the Taliban's rapid advances, but pledged to send more troops to evacuate civilians and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VNDW2d

LoC Situation In J&K Under Control Due To Army's Valour: Rajnath Singh

The situation along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir remained under control in the last one year due to the vigilance and indomitable valour of Indian Armed Forces, said Defence Minister... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yNapEB

Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair

Early results show Edgar Lungu, who is seeking a second term, trailing rival Hakainde Hichilema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iM1MEL

2nd Test: Root's Unbeaten 180 Edges England Ahead Against India On Day 3

England vs India: Joe Root's stunning unbeaten 180 saw England take a 27-run first-innings lead against India. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3AFTTXq

Jammu and Kashmir Lit Up In Shades Of Tricolour For Independence Day

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been lit up in the shades of the Tricolour on the eve of Independence Day. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m0Vwuz

Taliban Capture Major City In Northern Afghanistan, Draw Closer To Kabul

Taliban forces captured a major city in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, sending Afghan forces fleeing, and drew closer to Kabul, where Western countries scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yMXcM1

75th Independence Day: Top 10 Songs For Independence Day 2021

India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day tomorrow, with people across the nation coming together to remember and honour the sacrifices made by freedom fighters. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xNbI54

Google Begins Global Roll Out of Native Call Recording for Pixel Users

Google Phone app is bringing native call recording function to Pixel phones users globally. The tech giant had earlier introduced the call recording feature to its Phone app only for users in the US. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m32GyH

Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts

Rahul Gandhi and opposition allies had been suspended for sharing photos of a rape victim's parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKG7MU

At Least 29 Dead In Haiti Earthquake, Emergency Declared

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday, killing at least 29 people and toppling buildings in the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation still recovering from a devastating 2010... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xOtxAu

Viewpoint: Why Twitter got it wrong in Nigeria

Complex issues have been raised about policing speech and censoring unpopular voices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jQzs3j

UK Sikh Engineer's Low-Cost Washing Machines To Head To India

A London-born Indian-origin engineer's project to supply low-cost washing machines to countries such as India, where handwashing of clothes remains a time-consuming exercise, has got off to a good... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lYoE5O

Bond Losses Set To Rise As Dissent Breaks Out At RBI: Report

The bond yields in India will rise by year-end as disagreement among central bank's rate-setting panel members indicates they are moving toward a more hawkish stance, a Bloomberg survey has found from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sbOlkp

Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban

Anisa Shaheed fears women's freedoms will be curbed again if the Taliban come to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJVF3H

Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions?

MP John Redwood claims that, on carbon emissions, Germany "puts out twice as much as we do". Is he right? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UkgHfU

Canada To Accept 20,000 Vulnerable Afghans Including Human Rights Workers

Canada plans to resettle more than 20,000 vulnerable Afghans including women leaders, human rights workers and reporters to protect them from Taliban reprisals, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3COaUjW

Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul

US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3MFVb

"No Crown For Best Mother": Kareena Kapoor On Mom Guilt And More

"Every mother is the best mother in the world. The fact that you've given birth to another human being," Kareena Kapoor said from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VLo40a

Kabul Not Facing "Imminent Threat" From Taliban: Pentagon

Kabul does not face an "imminent threat" from the Taliban but the insurgents are seeking to isolate the capital amid rapid gains elsewhere in Afghanistan, the US Defense Department said Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/37IBrkC

Watch: Tendulkar Plays Golf Left-Handed. Any Guesses Who Helped Him Out?

Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram to post a video of him trying to play golf left-handed with a former India teammate. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3yPkMaQ

Pokémon Go Creator Says The Metaverse Is A Nightmare

Niantic's CEO and founder John Hanke called the metaverse a nightmare concept born out of science fiction dystopias, rather than a technological ideal. He said that Niantic is committed to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CKX0iF

Afghan war: Kabul's young women plead for help as Taliban advance

They feel abandoned by the democratic world they thought they were part of, writes Yalda Hakim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLFZfy

Mohammed Siraj Inspires Wasim Jaffer's Epic New Definition For 'DRS'

Ex-India cricketer Wasim Jaffer gave a hilarious new definition to the term 'DRS' involving pacer Mohammed Siraj. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fXLVRu

Flights To Get Costlier As Government Raises Fare Caps 4th Time This Year

Flight tickets are about to get more expensive as the government has raised the price cap on domestic airfares for the second time in just over two months by 9 to 12 per cent. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3AFsR2f

Watch: MS Dhoni, Other CSK Teammates Reach Dubai For IPL 2021 Resumption

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni has reached Dubai along with some of his Chennai Super Kings teammates for the resumption of Indian Premier League 2021. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xPdqTf

10 War Dramas To Keep You Occupied On Independence Day Weekend

We can curate a list of some fine war dramas that will make you feel entertained and inspired at the end of them. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m84BBM

2 Samples In Indore Reveal Presence Of Delta Variant Of COVID-19: Report

The genome sequencing of samples of two COVID-19 patients who have since recovered has revealed that they were infected with the Delta variant of the virus, a senior official from Indore in Madhya... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jS3W51

Vaccine Export Ban "Very Bad" Move: Serum Institute's Cyrus Poonawalla

Cyrus Poonawalla, chairman of the Serum Institute of India (SII), termed the ban on COVID-19 vaccine exports imposed by the Union government a "very bad move", saying it put his company, the world's... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Xfrwkj

Serum Institute Chairman Cyrus Poonawalla On Taking Third Covishield Dose

The ideal gap between two doses of Covishield is two months and another dose of the vaccine should be taken after six months, the Serum Institute of India (SII) chairman Cyrus Poonawalla said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jVZJwS

UK Vows Not To Turn Back On Afghanistan Despite Embassy Pullout

Britain will not abandon Afghanistan, Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Friday, even as he confirmed the imminent withdrawal of most embassy staff in the face of a rapid Taliban onslaught. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3m5rwxI

2nd Test, Day 2: Joe Root Helps Rescue England But India Remain On Top

England vs India: England finished Day 2 at 119/3 after bowling India out for 364 in the second Test at Lord's. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VUVDg8

Madhya Pradesh Medical Exams Compromised: Explosive Government Probe

Widespread irregularities including tampered exam results under Madhya Pradesh's top state-run medical university that controls around 300 colleges have emerged in a report commissioned by the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xKAG4T

The Best Hindi Movies on Disney+ Hotstar

The best Hindi movies on Disney+ Hotstar include Badhaai Ho, Gurgaon, Johnny Gaddaar, Katha, Love Sonia, Neerja, Parzania, Stree, Tu Hai Mera Sunday, and Ugly. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lZlK0B

Taliban claim capture of Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city

The fall of Afghanistan’s second largest city would be a crushing blow for the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeKPu4

Kiwi Chow: The filmmaker who took Hong Kong's protests to Cannes

Kiwi Chow's film about the 2019 protests was screened in Cannes - and it has a controversial title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jTulza

Mob Attacks Indian Businesses In Congo Amid Furore Over Student's Death

A mob attacked Indian businesses and vehicles in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital on Thursday, the police said, part of ongoing fallout from a Congolese student's death in Indian police custody... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lTvwRY

Afghanistan: Desperation as thousands flee the Taliban

Yogita Limaye reports from a camp in Kabul where thousands who have been displaced by violence seek refuge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yIJ1aG

Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly

The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CL957B

The murderous crime wave sweeping Israel's Arabs

Many killings often go unsolved, with blame being put on the police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VQMPb7

Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CJo95y

365 dates: Indian serial dater Sunder Ramu still looking to meet his target

Tamil actor Sunder Ramu's dates are not all romantic ones - and his aim is not just to find love. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fYBIV2

The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture

Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UfDCcc

Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'

"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iFHEnq

It's Maldives O'Clock For Smriti Khanna. See Her Stunning Pics

Sharing the photos, Smriti Khanna wrote: "Seas the day!" from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3sct0XV

US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth

Newly released data from the 2020 survey indicates slow population growth and a more multiracial US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNOu9P

Hardik Flaunts New Hairstyle, Natasa Stankovic Reacts. See Pics

Natasa Stankovic was bowled over by Hardik Pandya's new hairstyle. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jRvveq

Wagner: Gaddafi's son faces arrest over Russian mercenaries

A warrant is issued against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after a BBC investigation into mercenaries in Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UaVipc

Trump Blames Joe Biden For "Unacceptable" Taliban Surge In Afghanistan

Joe Biden took power earlier this year, he pushed back the deadline for the withdrawal and set no conditions for it. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CLreBU

Rohit-Rahul Score India's 1st 100+ Opening Stand Outside Asia Since 2011

England vs India, 2nd Test: Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma registered the team's first 100-run plus opening stand outside Asia since 2011. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xJ2o1Q

Life in a town taken by the Taliban in Afghanistan

BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani reports from a town in Afghanistan recently taken by the Taliban from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lVKnv1

Delhi Woman Killed After 4-Year-Old Son Urinates In Front Of Neighbour

A 33-year-old woman in the national capital paid with her life, just because her four-year-old son urinated in front of her neighbour's house in north-east Delhi's Aman Vihar. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3jNOVRI

Afghan Forces Abandon Third Largest City To Taliban As Blitz Continues

A Taliban spokesman tweeted "the enemy fled... Dozens of military vehicles, weapons and ammunition fell into the hands of the Mujahideen". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Atz8hA

"Will Cook For Them": Amarinder Singh's Dinner Invite For Olympic Heroes

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh honoured Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and other Tokyo Games stars from Punjab at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh on Thursday and invited them to dinner,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3fY0PqY

After Amazon's Win, Future Goes To Supreme Court To Stop Asset Freeze

Days after a setback in the Supreme Court that ruled in favour of its discordant partner Amazon, the Future Group has approached the Supreme Court against the seizure of assets belonging to the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2VSrBu3