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Bangladesh’s Hasina wins election by landslide; Opposition demands new vote

'We are demanding that a fresh election is held under a neutral government as early as possible,' says Kamal Hossain from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2SsvYoL via

Veg sausages and other British quirks

A tourist’s request to High Commission in Delhi is one of the top unusual queries of 2018 from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2BSeb2X via

Pak. beefing up border armoury

Ambitious plan to procure close to 600 battle tanks and Italian artillery guns from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EYamgP via

Year in review: international affairs

From the unpredictable policy decisions of President Donald Trump to the growing rivalry between the U.S. and China, the year 2018 saw a host of devel from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Rr0SAs via

Disabled around-the-world pilot dies in plane crash

The light sport aircraft is believed to have hit power wires while attempting to land from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EXfnW3 via

Moscow metro sheds Soviet look

Architects are bringing in greater innovation while designing new stations from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2CHwOsd via

Bangladesh TV station shut, seven journalists assaulted on election day

A top cable operator in Dhaka said Jamuna broadcasts stopped for technical rather than political reasons. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Am9Yoq via

Sheikh Hasina set for a landslide win in Bangladesh

15 dead in poll-related violence; Opposition alleges widespread malpractice from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2s2DoTU via

Nawaz Sharif to challenge conviction in corruption case

The accountability court had also imposed a fine of $2.5 million and £ 1.5 million on Mr. Sharif. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2F03Vd8 via

Voting ends in Bangladesh; 11 killed in election violence

The voting started at 8 a.m (local time) and ended at 4 p.m. The results would be announced within 24 hours. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2ApwbSq via

Philippine cyclone leaves at least 22 dead

At least 22 people have died due to landslides and flooding triggered by a tropical cyclone that brought heavy rains to central Philippines, a disaste from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2SnBUPz via

New dad Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney Test

The batsman will re-join the squad on January 8; no replacement named from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2R2ydT2 via

Pujara and Kohli difference between two sides, says Australia coach Langer

Leg-spin all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne has been called up to the Test squad for Sydney from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2F04ofs via

Federer relishing ‘once in a lifetime’ clash with Serena at Hopman Cup

On Tuesday, United States will go up against defending champions Switzerland in the mixed doubles from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2CHDB55 via

Big Brave may take honours again

Big Brave, who maintains form, may score again in the G.V. Rao Memorial Cup (2,000m), the main event of the races to be held here on Monday (Dec. 30) from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Rngftz via

Plan before making a bid

The Indian Olympic Association must consider several issues if it wishes to host the 2032 Olympic Games from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EYcunN via

Yoddha stuns Mumba

To take on Dabang Delhi in Eliminator-3 on Monday from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GKh1Nn via

Firmino nets hat-trick, Arsenal thrashed

Chelsea rides on Kante’s strike from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2ApDJVn via

All eyes on Anderson

Defending champion Simon will be a tough nut to crack from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2TksTah via

Mumbai faces the Jaffer fury

Smashes 178 off just 196 deliveries, forges a 199-run stand with Taide (95) to put Vidarbha on top from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2BMzao2 via

Andhra takes the opening day’s honours

Frequent wickets hurt Hyderabad as it finishes at 226 for seven from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SsZTgr via

Saurabh has another field day

The challengers changed, but the champion remained the same.Saurabh Chaudhary shot nonchalantly to top both the men’s and junior air pistol events onc from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EVBpZl via

Kaul bowls Punjab to strong position

Batsmen contribute in no small measure to Kerala’s dire straits from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EWbCRC via

Titus wins Umraolal Gupta Memorial Cup

Titus (Suraj Narredu astride) claimed the Umraolal Gupta Memorial Cup (1,200m), the feature event of the races held here on Sunday. The winner is the from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2QVzlb9 via

PBL: Rajiv show trumps Smash Masters

Chennai’s icon player Sung Ji Hyun continued the momentum to put her team on the path of a commanding win. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2LEBSR4 via

Divine Glory and Sandman show out

Divine Glory and Sandman showed out when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Dec. 30) morning.Inner sand:600m: Epiphany (Trevor) 41. Easy.800m: from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2QVhNvE via

King Kohli, Magnificent Mary make 2018 their own; India discovers new stars too

There was a plethora of big-ticket sporting events this year and the country had lots to celebrate throughout. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GLH7Q3 via

Paine hopes for reversal at Sydney

Paine sought to explain the defeat to the team’s inexperience in the absence of Smith and Warner who were banned. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Q7WIJf via

Our first-class cricket is amazing which is why we won: Kohli’s response to O’Keefe

On Day 1, O’Keefe made a crass comment about debutant Mayank Agarwal’s first-class triple-hundred against Railways. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EW0IdM via

Bumrah the best in the world, says India skipper Virat Kohli

“I mean if there was a pitch like Perth, I wouldn’t want to face Jasprit Bumrah to be honest because if he gets on a roll, he can really crank it up.” from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2StzBuo via

Bank-like norms will hinder NBFC growth

Over-regulation to hurt, NBFCs tell PM from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2R0Ngg3 via

Robust GDP growth to continue: CII

Says services sector, infrastructure activity and better demand conditions will drive economy in 2019 from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CGJSxY via

Petrol price cut to its lowest level in 2018, diesel rates at 9-month low

Industry sources said as per the assessment, the retail prices of petrol and diesel may reign easy in the next few days. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2QZIDTq via

Cyber-Attack Hits US Newspaper Distribution

The attack led to distribution delays in the Saturday edition of The Times, Tribune, Sun and other newspapers that share a production platform in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times reported. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QZ5UVj

Google Facial Recognition Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge

US District Judge Edmond Chang in Chicago granted a Google motion for summary judgment, saying the court lacked "subject matter jurisdiction because plaintiffs have not suffered concrete injuries." from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EZr6TV

Zuckerberg Sees 'Progress' for Facebook After Tumultuous Year

Capping a tumultuous year marked by data protection scandals and government probes, Zuckerberg said he was "proud of the progress we've made" in addressing Facebook's problems. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2F1uFdg

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition With Up to 10GB RAM Launched

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition price in China starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 33,500) for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage configuration. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QcZNHJ

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These Phones Today

WhatsApp says that devices that run on Nokia S40 won't be able to use WhatsApp after December 31 i.e. today. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ViN5ei

You Can Play Bandersnatch Game 'Nohzdyve', With a Bit of Work

If you haven't gotten enough of the new Black Mirror: Bandersnatch interactive film on Netflix, you can now also play one of the games that's spoken about in the episode, Nohzdyve. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QcrBfF

iPhone XS Max Catches Fire in US Man's Pocket, Report Claims

An iPhone XS Max smartphone reportedly caught fire in the pocket of man from Ohio, United States earlier this month. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QdqmMW

Huawei P Smart (2019) With Android Pie, Dewdrop Display Launched

Huawei P Smart (2019) is seen sporting a waterdrop-shaped notch, a dual camera setup aligned vertically, a rear fingerprint scanner, and a 3,400mAh battery. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GPpdff

Aquaman Bests Suicide Squad as It Nears $750 Million Worldwide

Aquaman had a terrific final weekend of 2018 as it hit a worldwide total of $748.8 million, which took it past Justice League, Man of Steel, and Suicide Squad. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EVgqa1

Tesla Names Close Musk Friend Larry Ellison to Board

Tesla named Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison to its board to provide the independent oversight demanded by US regulators after Musk tweeted about taking the electric carmaker private. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AmQxf2

Nokia 9 PureView Leaked Press Render Shows Penta-Lens Camera Setup

Nokia 9 PureView is speculated to launch sometime in the last week of January 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2LEzBp1

OneWeb Satellite Internet Service Says Has Not Offered Stake to Russia

OneWeb, which plans to create a worldwide Internet network using satellites, said on Friday that it had not offered the Russian government a stake in the project. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Q9eVWR

Essential Phone by Android Co-Creator Andy Rubin Has Been Discontinued

Essential Phone has gone out of stock and the company has said it won't replenish the stocks, thus, effectively discontinuing the phone. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TdYz10

Dell Returns to Market With New York Stock Exchange Listing

The computer maker is trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DELL', after it bought back shares that tracked the financial performance of software maker VMware. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2TjCQoe

Netflix for iOS No Longer Offers iTunes Billing for New Subscribers

Netflix has stopped offering the iTunes billing as a payment method to its new or returning subscribers on iOS globally. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2F0wF4R

Citi Cuts Q1 iPhone Production Estimates on Weak Demand

Citi said it expects the company to make 45 million iPhones for the quarter, down from 50 million it forecast earlier. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2StL654

Dipika Kakar Wins 'Bigg Boss 12', Details Of Grand Finale Here

TV actress Dipika Kakar was declared the winner of Bigg Boss 12 by Salman Khan on the grand finale of the show on Sunday night from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EWoXJN via

Army Foils Attempt By Pak Troops To Launch Attack On New Year's Eve

The Army foiled a major attempt by Pakistani forces to strike a forward post along the Line of Control at Naugam sector in the early hours of Sunday. The Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) tried to... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GM5KMl via

Kohli Leaves For Sydney With Anushka To Celebrate New Year's Eve. See Pic

Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share the photograph with his wife Anushka Sharma. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GNxPmK via

"They Have Left Stage": Rahul Gandhi On Vibrant Gujarat Summit Sponsors

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that "cynical" sponsors of 2019 Vibrant Gujarat Summit no longer wanted to be associated with an event... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EXjoKT via

Prabhas And Rana Set Dance Floor On Fire At Rajamouli's Son's Sangeet

Rajamouli's impressive guest-list not only includes the Baahubali stars but South superstars such as Ram Charan, NT Rama Rao Jr and Nani from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2rYRMN0 via

Gold Prices Set For First Annual Decline In 3 Years

Gold & Silver Rate: Spot gold fell 0.2 per cent on Monday, near a six month high of $1,282.09 it hit on Friday, but silver rose 0.3 per cent to $15.39 per ounce in the session. Gold prices jumped... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2LEK9UZ via

Held At Gunpoint, Student Snatches Pistol From Thief At Delhi Fuel Pump

A student foiled an attempt to loot him after he was attacked and threatened by a man at gunpoint on Sunday near a petrol pump in Delhi's Shahdara. Karan Chowdhary, who has been praised for his brave... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AlZSns via

Kidnapped, Forced To Sign Property Papers In Jail: Lucknow Businessman

The Uttar Pradesh government has admitted to a serious lapse in a jail after a complaint by a Lucknow-based businessman. Mohit Jaiswal, a real estate dealer, alleged that he was kidnapped from the... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2F0rQcg via

Student Taking Selfie Slips Into Waterfall In Odisha, Dies

A student died after he slipped into a waterfall while taking a selfie at a popular picnic spot in Odisha. Rohon Mishra, who had gone to the Bhimkunda waterfall, was reportedly taking a selfie with... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QXCtmF via

Box Office: Aamir Khan's 'Thugs Of Hindostan' "Faces Rejection" In China

Thugs Of Hindostan, starring Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, failed to impress Indian audience too from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EYURVQ via

Triple Talaq Bill Faces Crucial Rajya Sabha Test Today: 10 Points

The revised bill to make instant Triple Talaq - the practice of Muslim men to instantly divorce their wives by uttering "Talaq" thrice -- a punishable offence will be placed in Rajya Sabha for debate... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2CGcSWt via

Disha Patani Shares Her New Year's Plan In An Instagram Post, Now Viral

Disha Patani shared several photos from her holiday journal and the latest one is sending the Internet into a meltdown from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Ap36GM via

Huawei P Smart (2019) With Android Pie, Dewdrop Display Launched

Huawei P Smart (2019) is seen sporting a waterdrop-shaped notch, a dual camera setup aligned vertically, a rear fingerprint scanner, and a 3,400mAh battery. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GPpdff via

2 Weeks Into Her Job, Intern Killed By Lion At North Carolina Sanctuary

A lion at a North Carolina private wildlife sanctuary fatally mauled a 22-year-old worker on Sunday before being shot and killed by local law enforcement, officials said. Alexandra Black started her... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2R0bAyF via

Priyanka And Nick's Switzerland Pics Make It Snow On Instagram

"Ski life," Priyanka Chopra captioned her album of new photos from Switzerland vacation with Nick Jonas from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Amlgc8 via

Deepika, Ranveer Check Out Of Mumbai For Destination Honeymoon

Deepika and Ranveer, who got married in November, flew out of Mumbai just a days ahead of New Year's eve reportedly for their honeymoon from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BOeVGq via

Shweta, Navya Put On Their Dance Shoes At Their New Year's Vacation

Shweta Bachchan Nanda and her family are having a gala time at the New Year's vacation from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GMB3GV via

"Don't Want To Face Him In Tests": Virat Kohli On Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli also said that Jasprit Bumrah has matured as a Test cricketer in the past 12 months. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BNkMvK via

"60,000 Farmers Benefited": HD Kumaraswamy On PM's "Cruel Joke" Remark

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "cruel joke" jibe at the Congress-JDS coalition government in Karnataka for its farm loan waiver scheme, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has termed the remark as... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Ss4dN5 via

Police Search For Maharashtra Women, Lover Over Her Husband's Murder

The Thane city police have launched a search for a woman and her lover who allegedly killed her husband. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GLCdlX via

The most-read articles on The Hindu in 2018

From a nail-biting government formation and south India's #MeToo movement, to a holiday that wasn't... here is a list of the stories that were among the most read on www.thehindu.com this year: from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2s3JNy5

Army foils BAT action from Pakistan, kills two intruders in Baramulla

The intruders attempted to move by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GWsNo6

Sudhir Bhargava named new Chief Information Commissioner, govt. appoints four information commissioners

The only woman in the CIC will be ex-IRS officer Vanaja N. Sarna from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QYDcUB

Parliament live | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to reconvene at 2 pm

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 was passed in the LS after a heated debate from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AqdCO3

Salem woman alleges she received HIV infected blood

Allegation found to be cent percent false: Health Dept. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2RnuzCr

PMK to align with ‘like-minded parties’ for polls

Anbumani accuses Congress and BJP of having taken the same stand on issues concerning Tamil Nadu from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GM5e0R

Jayalalithaa: Health Secretary denies allegations

‘Decision on taking Jaya abroad was purely medical’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QciwDB

Growth must benefit all, says Rangarajan

Lays stress on compassion for poor and vulnerable section from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GM9uNX

Vizag attracted attention ofglobal fintech community

‘Promotional campaigns have evoked positive response’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Tlx060

A forgettable year for industries

Industries in Tamil Nadu had a wobbly start in 2018, but ended on a good note.After the police firing that killed 13 protesters in May, Vedanta Limite from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Rk38JS

State finances in the red as resource gap increases

Govt. mulls over availing of a bank loan of ₹15,000 crore to meet its requirements from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Stk7qn

KCR acting at the behest of Modi: Naidu

‘It is a conspiracy to destabilise the State government’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Ssd6Gr

HIV+ youth whose blood was given to pregnant woman dies

Doctors say cause of death was due to blood loss from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AobWEZ

Pradhan launches sanitary pad-making initiative

Plan to set up 100 units; to cost 2.94 cr. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EWXWG6

‘Crorepati’ employee in ACB net

Assets worth ₹100 crore unearthed in raids from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ESTMhD

Six killed in road accident

Six persons were killed and four injured when two cars collided on NH 63 near Adavisomapura village of Gadag district in the early hours of Sunday. Th from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Tgueig

Classrooms turn a learning hub at Hindu Literary Fest in Kalaburagi

The Hindu Literary Fest organised on the Sharanabasaveshwar Residential Public School campus here on Sunday turned the four-walled classrooms into an from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CHdeMM

Six political personalities of 2018

Devendra FadnavisChief Minister Fadnavis single-handedly tackled the entire Opposition, and campaigned extensively to secure victories for the BJP in from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EXsQxR

A year marked by Stalin’s ascent and consolidation of power by EPS

Karunanidhi’s son has big shoes to fill; polls acid test for AIADMK from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2RvrL6B

Many AIADMK legislators opposed to tie-up with BJP

They feel the national party will hurt their chances from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GOVva8

‘It will be Modi vs. people in Lok Sabha poll’, says TNCC leader Peter Alphonse

TNCC leader says secular parties have realised that Congress is the prime force in the fight against BJP from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EWEr0b

₹1.28 lakh cr. spent on rural, urban infrastructure: CM

Waste-to-energy plants to be set up in 9,000 villages in a phased manner from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GM6iSt

Jagan targets Gouthu family

Accuses it of levying ‘special tax’ on cashew traders at Palasa from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GZRShZ

No regrets for allying with TDP in Telangana, says Congress

‘On A.P., Rahul will take a call at an appropriate time’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Qb83YX

U.S. journalist working on Sterlite issue grilled by police

A local resident working with him was also detained from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VcMY3Y

After Mumbai’s no-show, Bhim Army moves HC for Pune rally

SSPMS ground authorities cancel event, SPPU denies permission for student interaction from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VdL4QN

With a day to go for ban, focus now on alternatives

Residents launch website to offer sustainable solutions from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Q9kynH

No order from NCP brass to back BJP in Ahmednagar: Pawar

18 NCP corporators voting for BJP in civic polls will not affect alliance with Cong, says Sharad Pawar from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2R0PCeT

Child abducted from Tirumala rescued in Maharashtra

Veeresh Jadhav was sleeping in the open with his parents when he was abducted from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2BN1N4A

Woman assaulted, paraded naked in U.P. village by molesters

A woman was beaten up, disrobed and made to run naked in her village in Gopiganj area of the district for resisting eve-teasers, police said on Sunday from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QX14Id

Voting begins in Bangladesh general election

Voting began in Bangladesh on Sunday amid tight security, following a weeks-long campaign that was marred by violence and allegations of a government from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2VkGbWe via

Enter the stronger dragon

History is likely to view 2018 as an inflexion point in establishing China as a global power from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2LCNi7X via

Helicopter crashes near world's longest zipline in UAE

A rescue helicopter has crashed near the world’s longest zipline, killing its entire crew in Ras al-Khaimah in the northeastern area of the United Ar from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EURGyw via

Bangladesh’s minorities to stay with Awami League despite complaints

‘Despite a litany of complaints, they choose the lesser evil’ from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Solp5W via

Galapagos island bans noisy fireworks

Move to protect unique wildlife from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2AjGoA4 via

Yemen rebels begin withdrawal from port

Yemeni rebels have begun to withdraw from the port of Hodeidah, the country’s key aid lifeline, under an agreement reached in Sweden earlier this mont from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2BKlv0O via

Arrest made over killing of Indian-origin officer

A suspected illegal immigrant accused of shooting to death an Indian-origin police officer in California was arrested on Friday after a two-day manhu from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2BN9jfv via

Trump, Democrats trade blame as shutdown continues

President has threatened to close the Mexico border over his wall demand from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2s2grjT via

Kartarpur: Pakistan moots travel without visa

Islamabad has given a 59-page document, with 14 key recommendations, to New Delhi from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EUA7hh via

Jamal Khashoggi: death for dissent

In a column written in The Washington Post on May 21, Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident Saudi journalist, slammed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for cr from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2RoId8r via

Turning the U.K. into a cashless society

Earlier this year, Busk in London — a city-wide initiative to boost and support the work of street musicians — launched a platform for the street arti from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Ri5h8X via

Countering the lure of extremism

It is a phenomenon that the West is trying to understand for itself — what can be done to reorient the thinking of many of its young men and women who from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2GIZc1i via

When fake news hit Der Spiegel

Germany’s media landscape is still in shock after Der Spiegel, the country’s leading news magazine, revealed that one of its journalists, the 33-year- from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2GIsz3t via

Nitin Sawhney leads Indian-origin names on UK’s Honours List

Musician Nitin Sawhney has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to music. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2RnzRhp via

Northern floods and an urgent task at hand

The recent flash floods in Sri Lanka caught people of the Northern Province unawares. Many in the Tamil-majority area, across Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Tf7aR5 via

A watershed election in Bangladesh

Moktar Sardar, a man in his early 40s, was leading a group of boys in Ramna in central Dhaka. The boys’ green T-shirts were embossed with the symbol o from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2CEtCh3 via

Trade wars cost U.S., China billions of dollars in 2018

U.S. agricultural shipments to China for the first 10 months fell by 42% from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EV9CIr via

Germany okays retrofit of diesel car exhaust systems

But auto industry bats for purchase of new vehicles from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2ESWRy1 via

Nissan to make fewer cars in China as demand slows

Slow growth, trade war pummel vehicle sales in China from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2LCzpX6 via

Venezuela cocoa growers fear new pest: the government

Nationalisation has crippled country’s oil and manufacturing sectors as well as agricultural industries, including coffee and sugar from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2s0vGKg via

Former Nigerian President Shehu Shagari dies at 93

He was the second President of Nigeria from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2LIJbr2 via

Tendulkar lauds Indian team, Bumrah in Twitter post after MCG Test win

Other former cricketers too post tweets congratulating India’s 137-run win that gives them a 2-1 series lead from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2QY2r9J via

India beats Australia by 137 runs, takes unassailable 2-1 series lead

India needed 4.3 overs to take the final two wickets after a rain delay from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2AggmO3 via

Live: Australia vs India third Test scorecard

India defeats Australia by 137 runs in Melbourne, takes 2-1 lead from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EYbDVc via

ICC gives BCCI one year to get tax exemptions

Says its 2021 and 2023 events may be moved to another country, otherwise from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2RlVA9l via

Srinivasan challenges ICC

‘We are just starting to realise how strong Indian cricket is’ from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GK8gD1 via

Tiwary not happy with pitch for Delhi game

Bengal skipper reveals that he wanted a turning track for the important clash from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Smaeec via

Fantastic to see the way Indian bowlers are performing, says Dravid

Says that there’s a lot more to cricket than just skills and it’s a mindgame at the highest level from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Al9mQ1 via

Pune 7 Aces tastes first win

Line Kjaersfeldt does the star turn for the home team from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2CFtM7O via

Ravi sets out to tune his efficiency

As the three-time National champion in men’s air rifle, Ravi Kumar is the undisputed No.1 in the country. After the phenomenal success of former World from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2ThvYrr via

Hyderabad will look for an outright win

Ricky Bhui has been exceptional with the bat for Andhra from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EVZH6o via

Anderson’s path not so smooth

Finds Simon, Paire and Vesely in his half of the draw from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Q7ur5q via

Aizawl beats Gokulam

All five goals scored in the second half from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EVYQ5G via

Saurabh captures air pistol field

Smashes World senior record, equals junior mark from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2CFTDfV via

Manzi-Nestor duo sinks Shillong

The Spaniards net five goals in Chennai City’s 6-1 rout from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2RlA3xH via

Bopanna and Divij to come together for ATP Tour

Our lefty-righty combo will be to our advantage, says Divij from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2ESBn4o via

McGrath impressed by the ‘go-to men’

It must have been hard for Glenn McGrath, Australia’s great conqueror, to watch his team crumble in the Boxing Day Test.The legend, who bowled with la from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Ve91r4 via

O’Keefe raises a few Indian hackles

Bharat Arun says response will be through deeds on the field from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GOaUHN via

AIFF mulls extension for Constantine

Credits him for team’s ‘excellent’ performance from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Qc4fGK via

Knighthood for Cook and Beaumont

Southgate, Kane rewarded for England’s run to this year’s World Cup semifinals from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SqE7dn via

‘Heat Stress Scale’ to be used for the first time at a Slam

To be introduced at next month’s Australian Open from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GNvBDM via

Thea’s Fire shines

Mumbai: Thea’s Fire shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Dec. 29) morning.Inner sand600m: 2/y/o Flying Yoda (C.S.Jodha) 38. Moved fr from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SrEOCW via

Need to get over World Cup disappointment and focus on Olympics, says Manpreet Singh

It was a disappointing year for India with the men’s team failing to live up to the expectations in all the three big ticket events. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Vib4KM via

Bangladesh goes to the poll on Sunday

More than 50,000 troops deployed to ensure free elections, says Army chief General Aziz Ahmed from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EViui4 via

Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Shahbaz Ahmed resigns

Pakistan’s lacklustre performance at Bhubaneswar has already seen the resignations of the head coach, coaches and manager. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Slj7oa via

Egyptian police kill 40 ‘terrorists’ after Giza bus attack claims 3 Vietnamese tourists', guide's lives

Authorities acted after receiving information the suspects were preparing a series of attacks against state and tourist institutions and churches. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2RkjlPc via

Bumrah’s unconventional action is hard to pick, makes him a potent bowler, says Arun

Arun said that the coaching staff needed to work on Bumrah to keep him strong as his bowling action puts a lot of strain on his body. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SpZiMB via

New Zealand eyes historic victory as Wagner rocks Sri Lanka

A win in the Christchurch decider would give New Zealand a fourth consecutive series win for the first time. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2QSTYVf via

A day after meek surrender, Lyon backs Australian batsmen

In reply to India’s first-innings total of 443 for seven declared, the hosts were bowled out for 151. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2CGltJ3 via

Aus vs Ind third Test: Kohli & Co. on the verge of a famous victory

Australia need another 141 runs for an improbable win, while India are two wickets away from a 2-1 series lead. from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2AkKAPK via

Passenger Strips Mid-Air On Air India Flight From Dubai To Lucknow

Passengers travelling from Dubai to Lucknow by Air India Express flight on Saturday were in for a shock when a male passenger stripped mid-air and started walking down the aisle nude. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EVRbUb via

"He Too Must Get Something": Tej Pratap Yadav Gets Support From Uncles

RJD national president Lalu Yadav's estranged brothers-in-law Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav on Saturday sought to fish in troubled waters by accusing the former Bihar chief minister of having ignored... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GKmCDp via

Meet The "French Baba" Who Has Become A Head-Turner Ahead Of Kumbh Mela

Follower of Devgiri Baba Maharaj, Daniel Bhagwan Giri wears saffron clothes and turmeric paste on his forehead. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ETByNT via

Man Arrested In Noida For Impersonating IAS Officer, Getting Cops To Work

A man was arrested for allegedly impersonating an IAS officer to get work of his relatives and friends done, police said Saturday. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AfYt1R via

Iconic Filmmaker Mrinal Sen Dies At 95

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen, known for his contribution to Bengali parallel cinema, died today at his residence. He was 95. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QVfpVR via

PM Modi To Launch Infra Projects In Andaman And Nicobar Islands Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a packed schedule in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. The Prime Minister started the day with a visit to Tsunami Memorial at Car Nicobar. The memorial was built in... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ETcLbO via

On Ghazipur Cop's Killing, Akhilesh Yadav's 'Thok Do' Explanation

Eleven people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer yesterday by a stone-throwing mob in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2rXapks via

Bangladesh Votes Amid Clashes, Sheikh Hasina "Certainly Confident" Of Win

At least three people were reportedly killedin the political clashes that erupted in Bangladesh as the country began voting for the parliamentary elections today. Fresh violence was reported between... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2CFtD4o via

World War II Bomb Found During Dredging Operations In Kolkata

A 1000-pound aerial bomb dating back to the World War-II era has been unearthed at a dock in Kolkata during routine dredging operations. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AkSl8u via

Chandrababu Naidu Is "Dirtiest Politician" Who Does "Cheap Politics": KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, who has been making efforts to forge a non-Congress, non-BJP front, said Saturday the country needed new economic and agricultural models as the present... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2s2F8fO via

6.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Philippines, Tsunami Waves Possible

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday and small tsunami waves were possible on parts of the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia and Palau,... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AjB8fK via

Kamal Nath 'Spiritual Department' Replaces Shivraj Chouhan's Happiness

The Congress-led Madhya Pradesh Government said on Saturday that it is going to create an Adhyatmik Vibhag (spiritual department) by merging several existing departments. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Q9A2Ir via

India Win Third Test By 137 Runs, Retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India are now eyeing their first-ever Test series win in Australia. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2VbL7MO via

Bulandshahr Cop Shot Himself, Claims BJP Legislator In Uttar Pradesh

A BJP legislator in Uttar Pradesh has claimed that a police officer, who died in the mob violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr earlier this month sparked by allegations of cow slaughter, shot... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Vl2db5 via

Bangladesh Votes Today, Sheikh Hasina Seeks Fourth Term As Prime Minister

Bangladesh headed to the polls Sunday following a weeks-long campaign that was dominated by deadly violence and allegations of a crackdown on thousands of opposition activists. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AlBKkW via

Akshay's Note For Rajesh Khanna And Twinkle Will Make You All Emo

Akshay Kumar dug out a really old photo from the family photo archive featuring Rajesh Khanna, Twinkle and his Dimple Kapadia from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SmaHwF via

Rajasthan To Reverse BJP Decisions Including Order On Local Body Polls

Weeks after coming to power in Rajasthan, the Congress today decided to reverse the previous Vasundhara Raje government's decision to allow only those with minimum educational qualifications to fight... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EUHsOL via

Inside Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Dreamy Swiss Vacation. See Pics

Before the couple took off for a vacation in Switzerland, they spent quality time with their families in London from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ViURoD via

Ghazipur violence: 11 arrested, several detained

A police constable was killed and several others injured in stone pelting during a protest by members of the Nishad Party from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2BNSMIi

Army, armed men exchange fire in Jammu

An alert was sounded in Jammu after the Army and unidentified armed men exchanged fire on Sunday morning at the Army's Ratnuchak Military Station.A J from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2s2aeoa

After Bogibeel, railway focus on double track in Assam

After the inauguration of the Bogibeel Bridge, India’s longest rail and road span, the Railway Ministry has focussed on doubling the arterial railway from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2SryPyh

Kadiri Urban CI quits, to join politics

Resignation letter submitted to Deputy Superintendent of Police from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AmQuQt

Task force opens fire atwoodcutters, seizes logs

Additional forces will be deployed to stop infiltration, says official from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Sqbhtx

Child kidnap: sketch of suspect released

Special teams formed, says SP from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Sqbc9d

HIV positive blood donor dies after consuming poison

The 19-year-old’s blood was earlier transfused to a pregnant woman from Virudhunagar district from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QaK6RF

Centre gave ₹1.22 lakh crore for Capital, Polavaram etc.: Kanna

‘Telugu Desam’s White Papers are a farce’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUZJKL

Praying at the altar of populism

And its impact on foreign policy decisions from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2s2JT9u

Legal empowerment camp held

State Legal Services Authority member-secretary A. Santhose Reddy has said that in a democracy, every citizen is supposed to have equal justice and if from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2rZzX0b

Tamil Nadu's noon meal scheme in peril?

The recent move to rationalise staff at over 8,900 noon meal centres across Tamil Nadu has set the cat among the pigeons. Any move to dilute the scheme will impact the quality and, in turn, the children, activists argue from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EVbdyL

‘Apollo failed to do angiogram’

Probe panel blames Sasikala and hospital for Jaya’s deteriorating health from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CFmalW

Neyveli township drives change

Encouraging results on waste segregation spur NLCIL to step up a pilot project from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AiwrT9

A year that saw Tamil Nadu's health sector stained by transfusion blot

The State did well on the SDG index, secured nod for an AIIMS in Madurai from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EWnUcL

Peru’s application on GI tag for Pisco accepted

Judgment comes in the wake of objection from Chilean body from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ThSkcu

‘WHO guidelines on TB must be followed’

Response to Multi-Drug-Resistant regimen slow in India, says WHO Deputy Director-General for Programmes Soumya Swaminathan from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CGkPet

The doll house: Making of Thanjavur dolls

A young educated man is among the few who keep alive the traditional craft of making Thanjavur dolls from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QbZAVe

Karnataka Assembly Secretary S. Murthy suspended

S. Murthy, Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, has been kept under suspension on the charge of siphoning off funds sanctioned for conducting the w from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CFzWVi

Excursion turns tragic as student dies in accident in Kodagu

A private bus taking schoolchildren on an excursion from Ballari to Madikeri crashed into a roadside ditch at Suntikoppa in Kodagu district early on S from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EXSmTT

Have suggested that Prajwal contest from Hassan, says Deve Gowda

Hinting at his grandson Prajwal Revanna’s entry into electoral politics, Janata Dal (Secular) patriarch H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday revealed that he from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ViuMWQ

Madhukar Shetty lives on in the hearts of people in Chikkamagaluru

IPS officer K. Madhukar Shetty served as Superintendent of Police of Chikkamagaluru for only eight months and four days, but the people of the distri from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VenzqG

Gauri Lankesh murder case: SIT trying to recover weapon bits thrown into Vasai Creek

Key accused in Gauri murder allegedly dismantled pistols from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUUevN

Last rites of Madhukar Shetty in Udupi on Sunday

It was not just policemen who were there; a large number of common people also came to pay their last respects to IPS officer K. Madhukar Shetty on S from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EV7UYn

Schools go marketing to apartment complexes

Competition is driving institutions to reach out to parents by holding open house, competitions from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EV7T6L

‘Focus on better delivery of welfare schemes’

Use White Papers being released to draw development roadmap, CM tells Collectors from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUUcEb

Highways turn death-trap

45% of road accident-deaths in Telangana were on national, State highways from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LF8ZUP

Dog-bite victim’s family yet to get compensation even after court order

Despite an order by a local court holding the municipal corporation responsible for the death of a teenager due to dog bite, the municipal authorities from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EWserM

A month’s time should have been given to shift HC: Naidu

At least a month’s time should have been given to shift the High Court to Amaravati, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday.“We are prep from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LFvl8x

Seven poachers held in Assam

Admit to killing tiger in Kaziranga; animal skin, bones recovered from their possession from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LDEVc8

‘Nationalisation of primary education is the only way to save languages’

‘It is the only way to save Indian languages; our mother tongue makes our life meaningful’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LDETB2

Sri Lanka in NZ: New Zealand marches steadily towards victory

Lanka left reeling in record chase; Latham, Nicholls score tons from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2CCvqXE via

I-League: Chennai City FC has the edge

Coach Nawas calls for referees to be fair, not get personal from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2AmRC6H via

I-League: Real Kashmir rises to the top

East Bengal concedes a draw from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2TecvIb via

Marin Cilic pulls out of Tata Open

World No. 7 Marin Cilic on Friday pulled out of next week’s Maharashtra Open tennis tournament, citing a nagging knee injury.Portugal’s Pedro Sousa wi from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SreBV5 via

BWF World Tour Finals — a confidence-booster

Sameer hopes to keep training hard, improve and stay fit from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Q4mpud via

Shooting: Gaayathri chasing better scores

When it comes to shooting and chasing better scores, Gaayathri Nithyanandam is second to none.In the arduous and physically demanding 50-metre rifle 3 from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2VgHvsR via

Shooting: Double for Fateh

Fateh Singh Dhillon won the men’s and junior top position in the 50-metre rifle prone event in the shooting National selection trials here on Friday.I from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Q8UDwr via

Saint Petersburg claims Mekedatu Plate

Saint Petersburg (Trevor up), won the Mekedatu Plate, the main event of the races held here on Friday (Dec. 28). The winner is owned by United Racing from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EUGFNv via

Mumbai January 3 races cancelled

The Stewards of the RWITC have decided to cancel the 11th day of the Mumbai meeting, scheduled to be held on January 3, 2019 (Thursday), due to admini from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2CDCVxG via

Blue Moon, Different League and Santamarija Festa please

Blue Moon, Different League and Santamarija Festa pleased when the horses were exercised here on Friday morning (Dec. 28)Outer sand:600m: Speaking Of from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2VmMiJA via

Ruffina, Bushtops and Perpetual Winning catch the eye

Ruffina, Bushtops and Perpetual Winning caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Friday (Dec. 28) morning.Inner sand:600m: 2/y/o Sunrise from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Q7Hdkm via

Steve Smith, David Warner’s form in T20 leagues key to World Cup selection, says Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts on Friday said that Steve Smith and David Warner’s performances in the upcoming T20 leagues around the world will from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2RqgWlU via

Running towards his goal

Seventeen-year-old Satish Kumar M is flush with the success of his performance at the Tamil Nadu School State Athletics Championship at Neyveli from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2s0XuOh via

Leaked video shows Musharraf seeking covert U.S. support to regain power

General (retd.) Musharraf (75), was Pakistan’s president between 2001 and 2008, before resigning to avoid impeachment. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EQLMNU via

Anak Krakatau volcano now a quarter of its pre-eruption size

The analysis shows the scale of the island’s collapse, shedding light on the power of the tsunami that affected more than 300 km of coastline in Sumatra and Java. More than 420 people died. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2RnJtZr via

Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves possible: centre

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, from the earthquake, which the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said struck 193 km east of the Philippine city of General Santos, at a depth of 60 km. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2VfKvFZ via

Four killed in bombing of tourist bus near Egypt’s pyramids

Three of the tourists were killed along with the tour guide, an Egyptian citizen, Attorney General Nabil Ahmed Sadeq said in a statement. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2SkRiMK via

Australia strips Turkey-held militant suspect of citizenship

Prakash has previously admitted being a member of IS but said he had nothing to do with the group in Australia. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2CCIk83 via

Actor Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics

UN envoy says she is ready to “go where I’m needed” from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EUQ5Zx via

Chinese lanterns dazzle French town

Gaillac has transformed itself into a miniature version of its Sichuan twin to celebrate the winter from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2GKqlRm via

Amos Oz, author who chronicled Israel's struggles, dead at 79

The 79-year-old Israeli had cancer from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2QaFbjw via

We will contest the election: Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Opposition party leader denies speculation, says in a democracy, boycotting polls is not an option from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2ETFgHg via

Activist’s wife stopped from moving court in China

The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer was on Friday barred from submitting a petition to a Beijing court over the handling of her husband from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2TaMlWI via

Give funds for wall or will seal Mexico border: Donald Trump

Will take relations back to pre-NAFTA days: U.S. President from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2CFab7T via

China university students protest Marxist group shakeup

A dozen students from a top Chinese university staged a protest on Friday after the school removed the president of an on-campus Marxist group amid an from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EWGlxK via

Yakutia: worlds coldest region

Yakutia is located in north-eastern Siberia. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Tfy5vU via

Syrian army enters Manbij in new alliance with Kurds

After Manbij, the focus is likely to move to Raqa, a mostly Arab city that the Kurds liberated from IS last year. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2RgVYpP via

Boat with 300 migrants arrives in Spain after week at sea

The boat rescued 313 migrants in waters near Libya last week, but had to travel to Spain after Malta denied permission from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2GKhxei via

Not dissatisfied with RBI functioning: FM

‘Supervision, regulation have improved’ from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2ThrgdA via

Health of banks set to improve: RBI

Reducing capital requirement norms not in best interests of the economy, says the central bank from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2ETLKWC via

GST evasion worth ₹38,896 crore detected during April-Oct

The government has detected GST evasion worth ₹38,896 crore in 6,585 cases in the April-October period of 2018-19, Parliament was informed on Friday. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CD1pHu via

iPhone Battery Replacement Rush Is Real With Batteries In Short Supply

December 31 is the last day for cheap iPhone battery replacements and in Mumbai at least, the rush is real. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QWwZse

Is Spider-Man PS4's The City That Never Sleeps DLC Worth Checking Out?

We played Spider-Man PS4: The City That Never Sleeps and its three chapters: The Heist, Turf Wars, and Silver Lining back to back to tell you if they're worth the price of admission. Here's what you... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RpaED6

The Best Tech We Actually Bought In 2018

Gadgets 360 staff members bought a lot of gadgets, most notable of which were the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Nintendo Switch - plus a bunch of not-so-mainstream picks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GHBvWQ

Xiaomi-Backed Yi Home Camera Price in India Slashed Until January 26

Yi Home Camera will be available on discount till January 26, 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EQjggc

Samsung Patent Tips Plans for a Foldable Drone

A Samsung patent filing suggests the company may be planning to enter the drone market with a foldable drone. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2LDMorz

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus Price, Colour Options Surface Online

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus price in Europe is reportedly set at EUR 519 (roughly Rs. 41,700). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AjPKvn

TRAI Gives a Month to Consumers to Choose Channels Under New Framework

TRAI on Friday gave time till January 31 for consumers to select channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BLTHcf

Tesla Said to Test Autopilot Hardware With More Employees

"Tesla needs a few hundred more internal participants in the full self-driving programme," an email Musk sent to employees was quoted to say. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Q8D13N

Poco F2 Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 9.0 Pie

Poco F2 on Geekbench has received a single-core score of 2,321 and multi-core score of 7,564. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Sk1iWI

Cabinet Approves Rs. 10,000 Crore Gaganyaan Project

The Union Cabinet Friday approved the Gaganyaan project under which a three-member crew will be sent to space for at least seven days. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AjtZMc

Realme 1 Starts Receiving ColorOS 5.2 Stable OTA Update

Realme has started to roll out the ColorOS 5.2 update for Realme 1 smartphone. It is now available over-the-air. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2GKuqFf

Jio Happy New Year Offer Gives '100 Percent Cashback' on Rs. 399 Recharge

The Jio Happy New Year Offer is valid until January 31, 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Al7oiy

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Made $3 Billion Profit in 2018: Report

Epic Games appears to have had a fantastic 2018. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AmF2Ex

Huawei Y7 (2019) Specifications, Design Leaked Online

Huawei Y7 (2019) is likely to be the successor to the Y7 (2018) that debuted back in March. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EPX30Z

Moto G7 Launch Set for February Next Year, Report Claims

Motorola is reportedly planning to introduce its Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power phones in February next year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Agx4fZ

TRAI Assures No Blackout of Subscribed TV Channels on December 29

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had last year notified operators of a new regulatory framework for Broadcasting Cable services. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Q61FSA

Leaked Facebook Documents Reveal Serious Content Moderation Issues

Facebook's moderators are dependent on a bunch of unorganized presentations and spreadsheets to review content on the platform. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Skn2kZ

Nokia 6.1 Plus Gets Pro Camera Mode With New Android Pie Build: Report

HMD Global is rolling out a software update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus which brings Pro Camera mode and the ability to hide the notch. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AmEq1A

Samsung Remote Access Will Let Users Control PCs From Their TVs

Samsung has announced that its 2019 smart TVs will let users remotely access PCs and other devices which they can control using a keyboard and mouse. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ah3reI

Jio Happy New Year Offer Gives '100 Percent Cashback' on Rs. 399 Recharge

The Jio Happy New Year Offer is valid until January 31, 2019. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Al7oiy via

Girls Abused, Chilli Powder In Private Parts At Delhi Home: Women's Panel

Girls of a shelter home in Delhi were allegedly abused by its staff, following which a complaint was registered by the police, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) said Friday. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2GMHn1c via

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Ramdev Company To Share Profits With Locals

In a first-of-its-kind order, the Uttarakhand High Court has directed a company run by yoga guru Ramdev to share a percentage of its profits with local farmers and communities. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2RkSfY7 via

Rs 2,021 Crore Spent On PM Modi's Foreign Travel Since 2014: Centre

More than Rs 2,021 crore were spent on chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline facilities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to foreign countries since June 2014, according to... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2TlhWFB via

"All He Can Do Is Talk": Rishabh Pant Mocks 'Temporary Captain' Tim Paine

Rishabh Pant tried to distract Australian skipper Tim Paine from behind the stumps. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QbJACZ via

Lava-Like Eruption From Electric Pole Leaves Tripura Villagers Scared

The lava-like eruption is the third such incident reported this year in Tripura which is very close to Chittagong in Bangladesh. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QcTX9C via

Year After Mumbai's Kamala Mills Blaze, Another Fire Near Compound

A major fire broke out in abuilding under construction in central Mumbai this morning. The fire at the building located near Kamala Mills compound was brought under control after four fire engines... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QTr9rM via

Boeing Sued By Family Of Lion Air Co-Pilot Over Fatal Crash

The family of the Indonesian co-pilot of a Lion Air flight that crashed in October, killing all 189 on board, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Boeing Co in Chicago, adding to litigation... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Tfie0E via

Nokia 9 PureView With Penta-Lens Cameras Tipped to Launch in January 2019

Nokia 9 PureView launch was initially rumoured for this year. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ESsMQb via

Poco F2 Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 9.0 Pie

Poco F2 on Geekbench has received a single-core score of 2,321 and multi-core score of 7,564. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Sk1iWI via

Tejashwi Yadav Rules Out Controversial Lawmaker's Entry In Grand Alliance

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday firmly ruled out the possibility of controversial Mokama MLA Anant Singh's entry into the Grand Alliance in Bihar of which his party is the largest constituent. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SqyM5F via

Kerala Couple, Separated During Freedom Movement, Meets After 72 Years

93-year-old EK Narayanan Nambiar, who was jailed for participating in the 1946 violent farmers' struggle in Kerala, meets first wife after seven decades. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SqZ9bF via

16 Days On, Only 3 Helmets Found. No Sign Of Meghalaya Miners: 10 Points

Rescue workers are racing against time to reach the 15 men trapped inside a flooded 320-feet coal mine in Meghalaya for the last 16 days. Navy divers and trucks loaded with high-power pumps are making... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EWT5oi via

Bengal Government May Take Legal Action Against Kolkata Metro After Fire

The West Bengal government Friday blamed the Kolkata Metro authorities for the fire in an air-conditioned train that left 16 people injured and said it may take legal action against them. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2LEmrsa via

"In Grand Alliance, Nobody Talks About Who Will Be PM": Tejashwi Yadav

After the exit of Upendra Kushwaha's RLSP (Rashtriya Lok Samta Party) from the NDA and the BJP announcing to contest an equal number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar as its ally JD(U), Rashtriya Janata Dal... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QSFSDg via

German ISIS Woman Let "Slave" Girl, 5, Die Of Thirst, Say Prosecutors

German prosecutors on Friday announced war crimes charges against a female member of the ISIS group who let a five-year-old girl die of thirst in the scorching sun. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2TdlMjO via

Arjun Kapoor Posted The Sweetest Birthday Wish For Sister Anshula

Anshula Kapoor rang in her 26th birthday in Singapore with her family in Singapore from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2RodQir via

Over 2 Kg Of Gold In Microwave Seized At Hyderabad Airport, 1 Arrested

Over 2 kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 66 lakh was seized from the international airport and a passenger detained in this connection, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) said Friday. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BNEffR via

Taimur, Kareena And Saif In A Pic From Their Switzerland Vacation

Taimur, Kareena Kapoor And Saif Ali Khan flew to Switzerland after celebrating Christmas with family from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Vnf5h8 via

Encounter underway in Pulwama

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Acting on specific in from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Veaf5z

Now, Harpanahalli officially part of Ballari district

People rejoice by bursting crackers and exchanging sweets from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GUsmKC

J&K govt. set to tackle 4,000 contempt petitions

Directions issued to administrative secretaries to dispose of pending pleas urgently from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GLC0iZ

Bulandshahr officer was assaulted first

Subodh Singh was hit with an axe before being shot, reveals new information from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2BQd5oq

Naidu sees conspiracy in division of High Court at a short notice

The move will only benefit Jagan, he says from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2BJ4K6a

Naidu seeks vote for welfare schemes

Fight against Union government will continue to ensure justice to State, he says from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AjWzx8

Three-day Visakha Utsav gets off to a colourful start

Students and NCC cadets steal the show in the inaugural programme at RK Beach; entertainment zone with giant wheel, play activities for kids also organised from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Am0utd

Political flip-flop in Ahmednagar

BJP allies with NCP to seize power in Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Am0oll

Land acquisition for Godavari-Penna interlinking runs into rough weather

Citing lack of prior information, Pedamadduru villagers obstruct survey from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LI4d9e

Crime rate dips in Anantapur in 2018

Offences against women, fatal accidents come down from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EXanSn

‘Voters awaiting polls to teach BJP lesson’

Congress takes out padayatra from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERqlfL

Say it with vegetables this New Year!

Imported, exotic and organic varieties are used to make a bouquet from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUUX0P

Policy soon to promote population growth

CM releases White Paper on ‘Human Resources and Social Development’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EQhR8O

Tuition centres in rights panel’s crosshairs

Asks govt. to frame law to ensure children’s rights are protected from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2TagRjI

Making firms clean up their trash

Thoothukudi Corporation invokes extended producer responsibility to send back plastic wrappers from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Spx8Bf

Tejashwi snubs Anant Singh

Don-turned-MLA Anant Singh, who on Thursday said he would contest the Lok Sabha election from Munger, had also declared, in an apparent change of hear from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2SqmVEC

Rath yatras are not meant to kill: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata targets BJP’s proposed rally from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2SpwMdT

Centre okays ₹172 cr. in cyclone relief

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has sanctioned ₹172.5 crore towards cyclone relief in Tamil Nadu, Minister for Animal Husbandry from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CEUNbv

Important assurance: Omar Abdullah

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah welcomed Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement in the Lok Sabha that the Centre was ready to hold t from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Rkmxu1

Ahead of Pongal, CM kicks off gift distribution

1.56 crore sarees and as many dhotis to be given away at a cost of ₹484.25 crore from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2RjavkJ

Stalin faces flak for skipping meet

Say his move only undermines his role as the Opposition leader to scrutinise the govt. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2GMXxYn

Ex-judge to head Lokayukta search panel

Committee tasked with recommending candidates for appointment as chairperson, members of the anti-graft body from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUJYo8

Cable TV viewers in T.N. get more time

TRAI extends deadline till Jan. 31 from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LKn2Zr

Jaya probe panel summonsThambi Durai, Richard Beale

Health Minister, Deputy Chief Minister asked to appear on Jan. 7 and 8, respectively from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2SrBHLh

Apollo asks panel to form medical board

Arguing that the absence of medical experts assisting it could potentially mislead the Commission of Inquiry looking into former Chief Minister Jayala from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ETo4Rm

B.S. Kushwaha quits RLSP, joins JD(U)

‘NDA would win 2019 Lok Sabha polls’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERRJu7

Jallikattu: AWBI team to meet CM today

A delegation of the Animal Welfare Board of India, led by its chairman S.P. Gupta, is meeting Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami at the latter’s from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUXDM2

‘Will not let transgender Bill pass in present form’

RS leaders assure protesting members of the community from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QZaPpD

Platform ticket to be dearer for Sankranti

SCR hikes it to ₹20 from ₹10 at Secunderabad, Hyderabad stations from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUJhef

Three-member panel to select TSERC boss

The State Government has constituted a three-member committee with the chairmanship of Justice V. Bhaskara Rao, a retired judge of the High Court of A from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EQvqVG

Indians suffer pay gap in U.K., shows report

‘Black and Asian minorities losing out’ from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2Rn377K via

Tight battle ‘all the way to finish line’ for Sydney-Hobart glory

Four supermaxis were Thursday neck-and-neck in a fierce battle to cross the finish line first in what organisers said was the closest contest in the h from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EMPoR0 via

Asif Ali Zardari faces travel ban over corruption

He is accused of money laundering from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2StCZWt via

‘U.S. will no longer be the global policeman’

President Donald Trump used a lightning visit to Iraq — his first with U.S. troops in a conflict zone since being elected — to defend the withdrawal f from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2QS1D65 via

Saudi King orders major reshuffle

King Salman of Saudi Arabia ordered a major government reshuffle on Thursday, replacing the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Information, a royal decr from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2SiCApG via

China’s ex-spymaster jailed over corruption

Ma Jian accused of ‘insider trading’ from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EUXjNl via

UAE reopens Embassy in Syria

The United Arab Emirates reopened its Embassy in Damascus on Thursday, marking a big diplomatic boost for President Bashar al-Assad from a U.S.-allied from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2EMHYx8 via

Meghalaya miners rescue: additional NDRF team rushed to spot

The Central government on Friday rushed an additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Meghalaya to assist the State in evacuating 15 from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2rXr5bu

3rd Test, Day 3: Bumrah Shines, India On Top Despite 2nd Innings Collapse

India, after bowling out Australia for 151, took a 346-run lead at stumps. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SofWfB via

Sony Boosts 3D Sensor Output on Interest From Phone Makers including Apple

Sony's 3D camera sensors get a reported oost in production as phone makers show interest from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ER015m

Bandersnatch Is the Most Far Out Black Mirror Episode Ever

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, now released on Netflix, is an interactive film that's self-aware, twisted, intelligent, and path-breaking. It's insane is what it is. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AlTRqX

A Deep-Dive Into Netflix's Crazy, Interactive Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is the first interactive film for Netflix, where viewers are in control of a programmer making an adventure video game. We get an inside look from Netflix and the Black... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QQZpnH

Nokia 9 PureView With Penta-Lens Cameras Tipped to Launch in January 2019

Nokia 9 PureView launch was initially rumoured for this year. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ESsMQb

Melbourne Test: Bumrah takes six, Australia bundled out for 151

India take a massive 292 runs lead over Australia, decide to bat on from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Q3AkR6 via

Australia vs India third Test scorecard

Australia were in trouble in the morning session in reply to India's 443 for 7 from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EO3kKJ via

Euro league: Hazard hits Chelsea hundred

Inter beats Napoli amidst racist chanting against Koulibaly from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EUKT7O via

PBL-4: North-Eastern Warriors drub Mumbai Rockets

Rituparna Das wins the crucial trump match from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SoHtxx via

Aim is to improve performances: Ashwini

‘Partnership and understanding with Sikki Reddy growing’ from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Aicmg1 via

Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru Bulls finishes on top of the Zone B league

Bengaluru Bulls secured the top slot in Zone B downing Jaipur Pink Panthers 40-32 on the concluding day of the wild-card round of the zonal league, at from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2TbTSor via

Arjun Kadhe gets Tata Open wildcard

Pune’s Arjun Kadhe has been awarded the third wildcard by the organisers of the ATP 250 Tata Open Maharashtra. Kadhe had beaten India No. 2 Ramkumar i from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Tjwu8H via

Another feather in Pujara’s cap; Kohli dares Aussies

Rohit and Pant chip in; Bumrah gives hosts a taste of things to come from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2LDJJ0Z via

Starc under the scanner

Jones says the Aussie paceman can be ‘quietly aggressive’ from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2RhEnOq via

The pitch has started playing tricks: Pujara

Not a traditional Australian wicket, says opener Finch from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GFfSXi via

Boult rips through Sri Lanka in Christchurch

Trent Boult needed just 15 balls to change the complexion of the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday when the New Zealand seamer took six wicket from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SmaSIp via

National selection trials: shooter Heena keeps raising the bar

Anjum Moudgil impresses in women’s rifle 3-position from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2AjMxMF via

Mon General excels

Mon General excelled when the horses were exercised here on Thursday (Dec.27) morning.Inner sand600m: 2/y/o Moriseki (Trevor), Run Happy (Shubham) 40 from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EOxsWj via

Kohli surpasses Dravid for most overseas runs in calendar year

Captain Virat Kohli on Thursday bettered Rahul Dravid’s long-standing record of most runs scored by an Indian in a calendar year overseas, adding ano from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2BG88P3 via

Militant shot dead by security forces in Pulwama district of J&K

He has been identified as Ishfaq Yousuf Wani, a resident of Qoil area of Pulwama. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Agq3Mb

Parliament proceedings live | Lok Sabha adopts resolution to impose President’s rule in J&K

A day after the Lok Sabha passed the triple talaq Bill, both Houses reconvene to grant private Members a chance to introduce legislation. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EOnmVr

NIA gets 12-day custody of alleged members of IS-style terror module

The Islamic State-style module planned to target political leaders by carrying out explosions from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2LAvwSA

Salem Corpn. takes lead in going plastic-free

Organises meetings to increase awareness of alternatives; its efforts see plastic use drop 30% in six months from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CEdFr5

Declare Cyclone Gaja a national disaster: activists

‘Devastation caused by the storm in the delta region huge’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUvoN8

Foundation for secretariat complex laid in Amaravati

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu set the ball rolling for the construction of the permanent Secretariat and Heads of Departments complex by laying from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EObGC5

Stalin to boycott meeting on Lokayukta panel

Says objections to Bill were ignored from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERXfxB

T.N. urges Centre to release dues early

Wants job scheme norms relaxed in cyclone-hit areas from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VajbJr

Stalin asks cadre to get ready for Lok Sabha polls

Says time to unseat Modi and AIADMK regimes from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Q52g79

Special Public Prosecutor gets the sack in T.N.

Action based on Perambalur Collector’s complaint about her tutoring victims from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VcBDAZ

Govt. not required by Supreme Court to frame triple talaq law

Majority judgment of the SC in August 2017 had declared the practice null and void; extinct practice is now a crime from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Q92bQ5

School education on a roll, universities under a cloud

From V-C appointments to marks-for-favours, higher education hit a low in 2018 from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VgFtZN

44th All-India Sociological Conference begins in Mysuru

Sociologist and scholar Gail Omvedt said on Thursday that the world was going through a period of turmoil, with democracies being trampled by the Sta from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AdaG7t

Horse lovers throng Chetak Festival

Breeders, traders gather for a world-class equestrian spectacle from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2AlNlAt

70-year-old held for abusing girl

The accused offered victim a toffee and took her to his shop from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QRdLob

NHRC seeks report from Centre, State government

Issues notice to Chief Secretary, seeks report from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2T9dJEC

Madras HC takes up case of woman getting HIV-positive blood

Seeks explanation from Health Secretary, Director of Medical Services from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Tcj7qx

Court directs woman to stay with her parents

It directs the married woman’s boyfriend to leave her alone from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2BHMCcO

Minister Shivalli to prioritise industrial development

‘It will help tackle unemployment problem among the educated youth’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QT7R5Y

EPS calls Senthil Balaji a ‘political merchant’

Says former Minister switches parties to suit his business from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERPM0z

She tests positive for hepatitis-B too

Doctors say she is responding well to medication; immune response improves from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EUjJhD

HC dismisses former Chief Secretary’s petition

He is accused of receiving illegal gratification of ₹ 49.76 cr. from Sekar Reddy’s firm from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERgmXN

A calendar that pays homage to the unsung

Parivadini helps chronicle hitherto undocumented nagaswaram, thavil players from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EQx21O

‘Lacunae in blood collection will be fixed’

Tansacs director visits the victim from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ET1JEq

Singapore Ministers promise help to develop State

Foreign Minister presents fellowship to Lokesh from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Ad9LUz

Resist attempt to create discord: CM

Says process of rebuilding a resilient Kerala has to overcome such designs too from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERyxNd

Foggy conditions emerge as death traps for road users

15 persons killed in road accidents in the last few days in Guntur district from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EQKGTj

India Post to spread light in rural areas

Solar lamps to be sold at post offices from January from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERy6m3

‘Focus on reducing MMR, IMR’

Health Minister N.Md. Farooq and Special Chief Secretary Poonam Malakondaiah took stock of the ongoing health programmes with the district medical and from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ET4tRY

Ongole eyeing higher Swachh spot

Fine on use of plastic bags by shopkeepers yielding results, says Commissioner from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERxpJt

Congress Leader's Warning For Manmohan Singh Movie, BJP Says "Riveting"

In election season, the upcoming biopic "The Accidental Prime Minister" based on former prime minister Manmohan Singh's years in office has been caught in politics. The Congress in Maharashtra has... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SoqYl3 via

Actor Mahesh Babu's Bank Accounts Frozen Over Tax Dues

The Goods and Services Tax department on Thursday said it has attached the bank accounts of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu to recover service tax dues from him. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Tgb506 via

Manmohan Singh Asked About "The Accidental Prime Minister". His Response

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh today did not comment when asked by reporters for a reaction to the trailer of "The Accidental Prime Minister", the biopic based on the eponymous book by his... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SofjTh via

Pune Man Thought He Saw "Alien Object" Outside His Home, Writes To PM

The Pune police were sent on a wild goose chase recently after a man sent an email to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) claiming to have spotted an alien object outside his house. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AjgZGp via

Review: Ranveer And Sara's 'Simmba' Is In Another Exaggerated Cop Drama

Simmba Movie Review: Caught between Rohit Shetty's flashy style and Ranveer Singh's pure physicality, Sara Ali Khan receives short shrift from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2rWkSg1 via

Rajinikanth's Swagger Is Off The Charts In 'Petta' Trailer

Petta, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, rests heavily on Rajinikanth's swagger from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AiPqNo via

Giant Air Force Plane Joins Meghalaya Rescue On 15th Day: 10 Points

A heavy-lift transport plane of the Air Force carrying seven high-power pumps landed this morning at Guwahati airport, from where the equipment will be taken to a rat-hole mine in Meghalaya where 15... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ERbG4e via

5 Seniors Killed In Major Fire At Apartment Building In Mumbai's Chembur

Five people have died after a major fire broke out in a high-rise residential building this evening in Chembur, one of Mumbai's largest suburbs. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Q6x4Ev via

After Breaking Several Records, Jasprit Bumrah Breaks The Internet Too

Jasprit Bumrah is the first Asian bowler to take five-wicket hauls in Australia, England and South Africa in the same calendar year. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Td1BTa via

OnePlus 6T Available With Discount, No-Cost EMI Offers From Saturday

OnePlus 6T will get discounts, no-cost EMIs, and exchange offers for roughly a week starting tomorrow. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QPnriV via

Ghee For Weight Loss: This Is How Ghee Helps Burn Belly Fat

Weight Loss: Ghee prepared using cow's milk is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins and healthy fatty acids that may help you lose weight. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2VcG2UE via

Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Update

Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo in India back in August. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AiJGUb via

Airtel May Lose 70 Million Users With End of 'Lifetime Free' Plan: Report

Airtel reportedly decided to ditch the 'lifetime free incoming calls' plan back in October. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QWigh1 via

Box Office: 'Zero' Witnesses 'Big Drop' Post Christmas Holiday

Zero garnered Rs 4.5 crore on Day 6 from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Q2tRpC via

P Chidambaram Takes Dig At PM Over His Remarks On Congress' Loan Waivers

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that Congress' loan waivers were only to win elections, asking whether the PM's 'farmers'... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2RiYKe4 via

"Chacha, Won't I Get A House?" Tej Pratap Yadav Dials Nitish Kumar

With his plans for divorce driving a wedge between him and his family, Tej Pratap Yadav has found himself a new house. And it was his "Chacha" (uncle) Nitish Kumar who helped him get it - with... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2CCi8uA via

Why Anupam Kher Didn't Want To Be Part Of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

Anupam Kher said, "I thought it will be a political film and I didn't know what will be there in the film" from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Spoa6W via

As Arvind Kejriwal Was Heckled For His Cough, What Nitin Gadkari Did

From ink to chilli powder, Arvind Kejriwal has been targeted in many ways through his tenure as the Delhi Chief Minister. But the most insidious attack probably came on Thursday, when he stepped... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EUg2IK via

Gold Prices Fall, Break 3-Day Rising Streak

In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities lost Rs 50 each to Rs 32,450 and Rs 32,300 per 10 grams, respectively. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AkGmaX via

Saudi King Orders Government Reshuffle After Jamal Khashoggi Fallout

Saudi Arabia's King Salman ordered a sweeping government reshuffle Thursday, replacing key security and political figures including the foreign minister, as the kingdom grapples with the international... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2rVYOlH via

Airtel May Lose 70 Million Users With End of 'Lifetime Free' Plan: Report

Airtel reportedly decided to ditch the 'lifetime free incoming calls' plan back in October. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QWigh1

OnePlus 6T Available With Discount, No-Cost EMI Offers From Saturday

OnePlus 6T will get discounts, no-cost EMIs, and exchange offers for roughly a week starting tomorrow. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QPnriV

Samsung Galaxy M-Series Smartphones Said to Sport Infinity-V Displays

Samsung's Galaxy M-Series smartphones are now said to sport Infinity-V displays up to 6.4 inches in size. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AmyiGC

Marvel Studios Might Start Developing X-Men Movies in 2019: Kevin Feige

Marvel Studios might begin development on Fox's comic book properties such as X-Men and Fantastic Four in the first half of 2019, according to president Kevin Feige. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ESbBxZ

Motorola P40 Specifications and Design Leaked, Reveal Punch-Hole for Selfie Camera

Motorola P40 leaked renders have revealed the design of the upcoming smartphone as well as some of its specifications. There's no word yet on Motorola P40 price. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BNNVqu

Google Pixel 3 Lite Models to Debut in Spring 2019: Report

Google is speculated to launch the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite with a price tag between $400-500 (roughly Rs. 28,000-Rs. 35,000). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RjnVx1

Sony Launches WH-CH700N Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones in India

Sony WH-CH700N noise-cancelling wireless headphones price in India has been set at Rs. 12,990. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Tcom9K

Redmi Note 6 Pro vs ZenFone Max Pro M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was pit against the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 to see which comes out on top. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Q3E2dp

ZenFone Max Pro M2 Update Brings November Security Patch, Improvements

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ESpe0b

Honor V20 (Honor View 20): Top 5 Features You Should Know About

Honor V20 aka Honor View 20 was launched in China earlier this week. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RoFhJa

Xiaomi Notebook Air (12.5-Inch) Gets a Intel Core i5 SoC Variant

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air - the Chinese company's rival to the MacBook Air from Apple - has received a new model that sports an Intel Core i5 processor. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Q4bMHR

Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Update

Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo in India back in August. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AiJGUb

Tesla's Musk Says Cave Rescuer's Defamation Case Should Be Dismissed

In a filing on Wednesday with the US District Court in Los Angeles, Musk's lawyers said their client's comments about Vernon Unsworth were free speech protected by the US Constitution's First... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Ai7NCu

White House Mulls New Year Executive Order to Bar Huawei, ZTE Purchases

It would be the latest step by the Trump administration to cut Huawei and ZTE, two of China's biggest network equipment companies, out of the US market. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ENWMLY

Pluto Explorer Ushering in New Year at More Distant World

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will zip past the scrawny, icy object nicknamed Ultima Thule (TOO-lee) soon after the stroke of midnight. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2So4GzR

Instagram Blames 'Bug' for Design Change That Prompted Backlash

The Instagram redesign required users to swipe horizontally instead of the normal vertical scroll to see their feed. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2QWd3WE

Which Is the Best Budget Phone in India?

2018 was a fantastic year for budget phones. Here are our top picks. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EUrEeR

Resident Evil 2 PS4, Xbox One, and PC India Price and Release Date Revealed

Resident Evil 2 India price, release date, and pre-orders now live for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2RizPHD

Other Fighting Games Could Copy Street Fighter V's Ads: Dreamhack FGC Director

At Dreamhack Mumbai 2018, Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate were all present with their own respective tournaments and prize pools. Gadgets 360 spoke to Alex Jebailey,... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2SohYfw

Oppo R17 Pro Review

Oppo R17 Pro faces fierce competition at its Rs. 45,990 price point but does it have what it takes to stand out? Check our review. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Snhsi5

U.S. offers safety, job security to Taliban: report

While the Trump administration appears keen to start withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the Pentagon advocates maintaining enough troops in Afghanistan to force the Taliban to join peace talks. from The Hindu - International http://bit.ly/2SknRKI via

Honor V20 With Display Hole Selfie Camera, Kirin 980 SoC Unveiled

Honor V20 include a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 rear sensor, HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, a 25-megapixel selfie snapper, 4,000mAh battery, and Link Turbo technology. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AkDVoR

Uber Partners Delhi Metro for Kiosks in 50 Stations by H1 2019

Uber on Wednesday said it entered into the second-phase of its partnership with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to set up kiosks in 50 more metro stations by the first half of 2019. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2ERDLcG

Amazon's Record Holiday Shows Consumers Still Have Appetite for Spending

Amazon.com reported a record-breaking holiday season as shoppers loaded their online baskets with items from Echo speakers to Calvin Klein clothes. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2Q3Wqms

Flipkart, Amazon Hit as Government Looks to Ban 'Online Exclusives'

The government is also looking to ban e-commerce companies from selling products from companies in which they have an equity interest. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BFICcO

Intel Core i9-9900K and Asus ROG Maximus XI Extreme Review

Intel Core i9-9900K is touted as the world's best CPU for gamers. Can Intel overcome all its troubles and deliver a knockout? Read our review. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2AiwzCb

The 10 Best (and Worst) Tech Trends of 2018

2018 is drawing to a close and no one can say it's been uneventful. Lots has changed in the world of tech - here are our picks of the best, worst, and most notable trends. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2BFIfz1

Honor V20 (Honor View 20) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Huawei Nova 4

Honor V20 competes with the recently released Huawei Nova 4 and the Samsung Galaxy A8s as they all sport the new display hole for selfie camera design. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EKt5f0

Google Now Seeking Applications for AI, ML Startup Boot Camp in India

Google on Wednesday opened applications for the next class of its "Launchpad Accelerator" mentorship programme for start-ups using artificial intelligence (AI)/ machine learning (ML) in India. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2EMaHmA

Xiaomi Mi Play: Top 6 Features You Should Know About

Xiaomi Mi Play was launched in China earlier this week with a starting price of CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,100). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest http://bit.ly/2LAqsgZ

Bimal Jalan to head expert panel on Economic Capital Framework

More than a month after its board decided to constitute an expert panel to decide on appropriate size of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) reserves from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2EQav5M via

Australia vs India third test: Rahane-Rohit rebuild innings, India 346/4 at tea

Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma added 47 runs for the fifth wicket as India reached 346 for 4 at tea on day two of the third Test against Australia from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2BIjxxM via

Australia vs India third Test scorecard

Pujara hundred grinds down Australia, India 277/2 at lunch from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Sni6vM via

Mayank’s impressive debut puts India on a sound footing

Pujara and Kohli lend further stability to the visitors’ innings, countering hostility from Australia’s pacers on a pitch with inconsistent bounce from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2VaB0b5 via

Smash Masters drub Delhi Dashers

Erratic Prannoy pays the penalty in the trump match from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EOCu4Z via

Fortunegiants make short work of Pirates

The loss complicates the situation for the latter from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EQHY07 via

Big wins for Liverpool, Spurs and Everton

City’s Christmas nightmare continues; Ronaldo comes to Juve’s rescue from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EQ7LW3 via

Pakistan fights back after Olivier takes six

South Africa reaches 127 for five from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2Vbvoxt via

Substitute Ronaldo saves Juve’s unbeaten record

AC Milan’s push for CL spot suffers setback from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2AioKfN via

John Emburey plumps for Nathan Lyon

Says the Australian scores over Ashwin everywhere except the sub-continent from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2ERjzH5 via

‘Bigger the stage, bigger the opportunity’

Emotions were overwhelming but I just stuck to my plans, says Mayank from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EQCX7U via

B. Prakash passes away

Champion jockey-turned-trainer B. Prakash passed away on Wednesday morning in Mumbai due to a massive heart attack. He was 40 and is survived by paren from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2BEDGVv via

'Mayank was decisive with his shot making'

His game is all about taking it one ball at a time, says coach Muralidhar from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2EPQOuY via

A Southee, Lakmal show

Match evenly poised from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2SmLB0S via

Tasawwur, The Cheetah please

Tasawwur and The Cheetah pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Dec.26) morning.Inner sand:600m: Hanlon’s Razor (Altaf) 40. Easy.8 from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2QTl1ji via

Multifaceted excels

Multifaceted, Winning Heart, Anjeze, Royal Resolution and Exclusive Mandate excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Dec 26 from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2BH91qt via

Christchurch Test: Southee rescues NZ with bat and ball after Lakmal’s five-wicket haul

New Zealand were bowled out for 178 before Sri Lanka responded with 88 for 4 on day 1 from The Hindu - Sport http://bit.ly/2GDfadi via

Parliament Live | Ruckus in Lok Sabha, House adjourned till noon

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day over the Cauvery issue from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Akgufl

Aaditya Thackeray writes to Fadnavis, demands Maharashtra cities be open all night for New Year

Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis demanding permission to keep Mumbai, Pune, Thane and other cities op from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Lz9z6o

Crackdown on liquor parties in Gujarat ahead of new year celebrations

Gujarat police on Thursday launched a state-wide crackdown on liquor parties during New Year celebrations in the State. The State police chief has as from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Ahdr7P

Paper cups may be exempted from plastics ban in Tamil Nadu

Plastic content is just 6%, so govt. may spare them: Minister from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERETfz

A year when environment made news in Tamil Nadu

Kurangani fire, Thoothukudi police firing and Chennai-Salem corridor project expose policy deficit from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2BLPgym

KCR seeks aid for backward areas

Meeting comes at a time when TRS chief is trying for a non-BJP, non-Cong. front from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VbQqfa

Lynching victims’ kin claim threat to life

Demand security from Jharkhand govt. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Rdt21V

SC-appointed panel wants govt. to collect fixed rent for Janmam lands

Says vast swathes of property being enjoyed by a few companies or individuals from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERaXjk

Staff strike hits banking operations

The nation-wide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Wednesday raising various demands affected the branch operations of public from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EMzkih

5 of inter-State gang held for ‘robbery’

‘Accused lured ‘victims’ for gold auction’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ETbqlW

‘Country poised to play key role in Indian Ocean Region’

Govt. according top priority to indigenisation, says former Navy chief from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EMziXH

Ex-VCs to be considered for reappointment

The Madras High Court has closed a writ petition filed by Mayilvahanan Natarajan, former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, af from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EQxWvM

Making all out efforts to oust Modi, says Naidu

Jagan surreptitiously supporting BJP, compromising State’s interests, he says from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2QQAqRm

Govt. faces flak for cutbacks to noon meal scheme

Leaders say it will have disastrous consequences from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CzO0Q9

In south Kashmir, militants change tack to avoid detection

They dig up caverns on the highlands instead of going to built-up areas for shelter from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ThPm83

DMK’s poser to Thambi Durai over Jaya’s death

He had blamed the party’s actions for her deteriorating health from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Ta9NUb

TN govt. to give ‘high quality’ treatment to HIV-infected woman

Three health employees terminated from service, to face criminal charges from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Vahgo1

AIADMK-BJP electoral alliance in the offing?

Insiders say the options for the two parties are limited from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EN7m5Y

A lesson in self-defence by NRI

Girls should be mentally and physically strong to face any challenge with confidence, said HELP Secretary N.V.S. Rammohan. He was speaking after relea from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2VaSnbT

‘Stop running classes in dilapidated building’

The Krishna District Child Welfare Committee (CWC) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a report published in The Hindu ‘Students at risk as schoo from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2TdN1e9

Tirupati inches towards smart city targets

Open defecation a concern, says Commissioner from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2CzBBMd

Bank employees strike work against proposed merger

Demand early completion of wage revision talks from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Ta9rgj

Want to connect people using design, says NID Director

Sekhar Mukherjee spells out plans to infuse vibrancy on campus from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ERbJOe

Farmers’ income has doubled: Naidu

‘Agriculture and allied sectors have registered 11% growth rate and there is significant drop in suicides’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Q3sw1I

Thank you for Tamil Nadu

Dear reader, We are gratified that our appeal for funds to assist those who suffered as a result of Cyclone Gaja in many districts of Tamil Nadu, has from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EQv0iK

Lokesh discusses Amaravati with Singapore diplomat

Seeks support of angel investors for development of A.P. from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EL9P0R

Naidu slams KCR for meeting Modi

Was it to brief PM on his Federal Front efforts, he asks from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2EPrV2H

Naidu has no right to question Modi on Polavaram project, says Somu

‘The multi-purpose irrigation project is steeped in corruption’ from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2ENqNvq

BJP veteran Laxmi Kanta Chawla roasts Modi

Chawla’s video on the state of trains has gone viral from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2Rm7jok

5 held for destroying cable TV equipment

Godown of business rival set ablaze from The Hindu - National http://bit.ly/2TewAhK

Watch: Paine Dares Rohit To Hit A Six, Vows To Support Mumbai Indians

The Australian captain kept talking to Aaron Finch about IPL to distract Rohit Sharma. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SmyXPz via

In Midnight Move, Rajasthan Cabinet Divvied Up After Rahul Gandhi Meet

Ministries in Rajasthan were announced around 2:30 am on Wednesday after Congress president Rahul Gandhi stepped in to resolve a reported tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SpkPVC via

Smriti Irani's 'Shoot Me' Moment With Janhvi Is Making The Internet LOL

Instagram users usually look forward to Smriti Irani's cheeky posts from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Sie2gd via

"Did You Brief Him?": Chandrababu Naidu's Barb At KCR Over PM Modi Meet

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday took a sharp jibe at Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrashekar Rao or KCR -- who has proposed a non-BJP, non-Congress alliance --... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2TbAW94 via

"You'll Build Mosque?": The Video That Likely Triggered Noida Namaz Diktat

Days after the Noida police told multinational companies in Sector- 58 to direct their employees not to offer Friday prayers in a community park, a video showing a group of right-wing activists... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BHCLUe via

Expect UP Payback, Hints Akhilesh Yadav Over Congress Madhya Pradesh Move

Akhilesh Yadav has hit out at the Congress for not including his Samajwadi Party's lone lawmaker in the Madhya Pradesh government despite the party's role in helping it reach the majority mark. The... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EP8TIU via

Honor V20 With Display Hole Selfie Camera, Kirin 980 SoC Unveiled

Honor V20 include a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 rear sensor, HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, a 25-megapixel selfie snapper, 4,000mAh battery, and Link Turbo technology. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AkDVoR via

2 Navy Personnel Die In Kochi Naval Base Accident

Two Navy personnel were killed today when the heavy door of a helicopter hangar fell on them at the Southern Naval Command's base in Kochi, news agency ANI reported. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2AeLZr1 via

AIIMS Doctor Allegedly Commits Suicide After Fight With Wife In Delhi

A 34-year-old AIIMS doctor allegedly committed suicide by jumping off from the fourth floor of his apartment over a petty issue in south Delhi's Hauz Khas, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BLBLia via

Watch: Trent Boult Takes 6 Wickets In 15 Balls To Crush Sri Lanka

Trent Boult finished with 6/30 from 15 overs, achieving his best figures in a Test innings. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2SmCJIx via

Big Farm Decision To Counter Rahul Gandhi Challenge? PM's Marathon Meet

Hundred days to the national election in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek another term, the BJP-led government is planning a major announcement for farmers, for which the PM held a nearly... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2RkkdTT via

Foul Smell, Wait For Bigger Pumps: Meghalaya Miners' Rescue Nears Week 3

An Indian heavy equipment-maker that sent powerful pumps to Thailand to save 12 boys trapped in a cave in July has offered help in the search for 15 people trapped in a rat-hole mine in Meghalaya for... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2So7NaM via

Putin's "New Year Gift" Is Hypersonic Nuclear Warhead That Can Glide

Russia on Wednesday conducted a final test of a nuclear-capable glider that flies at 20 times the speed of sound, President Vladimir Putin said, adding that the weapon will be added to the country's... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2VccIxB via

'Ek Ladki...' Trailer: Sonam, Anil Are Part Of An Unexpected Love Story

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga trailer is charming and will leave an impact from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2CA92OX via

22-Year-Old Takes Money From Man Pretending To Be His Son, Kills Real Son

A 22-year-old man in Purba Bardhaman district took money from a neighbour's father pretending to be his son and killed the real son out of fear, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2VdyCAC via

5 Parliamentarians Resign From Lok Sabha After Being Elected As Lawmakers

Three Lok Sabha members, who were elected on the BJP's ticket, and two Congress parliamentarians have resigned from the lower house after being elected as legislators in state assemblies, according to... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ELlsVA via

Flipkart, Amazon Hit as Government Looks to Ban 'Online Exclusives'

The government is also looking to ban e-commerce companies from selling products from companies in which they have an equity interest. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BFICcO via

Sushmita And Salman's Dance Video From His Birthday Party Is Now Viral

Sushmita Sen wrote: "Whenever life gives us a chance to sit it out or dance... We dance" from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Akg6NZ via

Indian-Origin Cop, Working Overtime On Christmas, Shot Dead In California

A 33-year-old Indian-origin police officer in the US state of California has been killed after being shot by an "armed" unidentified gunman while he was conducting a traffic stop. from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Afmsy8 via

Donald Trump Declares End To US "Policeman" Role On Surprise Iraq Visit

President Donald Trump used a lightning visit to Iraq -- his first with US troops in a conflict zone since being elected -- to defend withdrawal from Syria and to declare an end to America's role as... from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BJQo5z via