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North Korea Calls On US, South Korea To Stop Joint Military Exercises

North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop large-scale military exercises in the region, calling them a provocation that may draw "more powerful follow-up measures" from... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/7ifbwyY

21 drown during Chhath in Bihar, 15 were minors

On Monday, two youths drowned in Bihpur. Five people drowned in Saharsa district, while three drowned in Muzaffarpur and one in Madhubani. Two minor boys drowned and one went missing in Supaul district.

"Our Hearts Are With India": Joe Biden On Gujarat Bridge Tragedy

US President Joe Biden on Monday extended his deepest condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/nq82f1y

"People On Parole Held Rallies": Haryana Chief Minister Amid Ram Rahim Row

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who had a few days ago denied any role in the parole granted to Dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, on Monday said it was for the law to decide what... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/EMFetP6

Revived Daniel Ricciardo Set For Mercedes Or Red Bull Reserve Role

The Australian hinted at his brightening future prospects after storming to seventh with a reinvigorated performance in Sundays Mexico Grand Prix, but he declined to confirm his plans. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/tiFPIya

International Terror Module Busted In Jammu And Kashmir, 2 Arrested

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday claimed to have busted a terror module that was being coordinated from Europe and arrested two of its members involved in ferrying weapons and explosives being... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/jVgG89W

Elon Musk's Conspiracy Theory About Attack On Nancy Pelosi's Husband

New Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted an anti-LGBT conspiracy theory Sunday about what happened the night US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/YIpyjbZ

South Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge

Kim Mi Sung, an official at a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in Itaewon, said she performed CPR on 10 people who were unconscious, mostly women wearing witch outfits and other Halloween costumes. Nine of them were declared dead on the spot.

Education Ministry, FIFA President Signs Agreement

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Sunday kicked off a 'football for schools' programme in India and said he wants the "world's best players" to come from a country once described as "sleeping giant". from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/NBx4svb

"If You Club My Son With Gangsters...": Sidhu Moose Wala's Father Warns

Sidhu Moosewala's father on Sunday threatened to withdraw the FIR in his son's murder case and leave the country if the killed singer was linked with gangsters. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/qkfbcJE

PM Modi Expresses Deep Anguish Over South Korea's Worst Stampede

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and expressed deep anguish at the tragic loss of lives at the deadliest stampede in the country's history which... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/7yVJabo

Despite Terror Warning, Thousands Rally At South Africa Pride March

Thousands of people gathered for the Pride march in South Africa's largest city Johannesburg on Saturday despite a US embassy warning of a possible terror attack. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/wWZFbms

At least 8 Killed, Over 20 Injured In Baghdad Explosion: Report

At least eight people were killed and more than 20 wounded in an explosion in east Baghdad on Saturday, according to security and medical sources. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/oR9dK5e

Bayern Reclaim Top Spot After Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala Masterclass

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann lauded his "fun to watch" side as they reclaimed top spot on the table with a dominant 6-2 home defeat of Mainz from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/6TcLYFk

2 Delhi Men Swept Away By Strong Currents After Rafting In Uttarakhand

Two men from Delhi were swept away by the strong current in the Ganga river in Muni ki Reti near Uttarakhand's Rishikesh on Saturday, police said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/4LC8gPr

Social Media Companies "Legally" Bound To Check Misinformation: Minister

The new amendments to IT rules impose a legal obligation on social media companies to take all out efforts to prevent barred content and misinformation, the government said on Saturday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/vRh5zEC

Like Clock: World's Longest Passenger Train Winds Through Swiss Alps

The world's longest passenger train -- an assembly of 100 connected coaches measuring nearly two kilometres -- wound through breath-taking scenery in the Swiss Alps Saturday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/PGKescM

Amla In Autumn: Know Many Benefits And How To Use

Amla is a great source of vitamin C and other essential nutrients. It can be added to one's diet in different ways. Here are some ways which you can try. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/YD19zaj

Google Said to Be Planning to Challenge India's Antitrust Crackdown

Google is planning a legal challenge to block a ruling by India's antitrust watchdog to change its approach to its Android operating system, concerned that it will restrict how it promotes the... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/vgQMWdZ

Iran Is An Ever More 'Relevant' Problem, Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says

Iran is a problem that is ever more "relevant", the U.N. nuclear watchdog's chief, Rafael Grossi, said on Friday, in an apparent reference to the growing number of advanced centrifuges the Islamic... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/XDkVyoz

"Plane Was At Full Speed, Then Sparks": IndiGo Passenger Who Recorded Fire

"The pilot told us it was an engine malfunction," said the passenger, communications professional Priyanka Kumar from the spot. She said passengers have been told an alternate flight for Bengaluru is... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/my0bYTk

Bodies Of Woman, Daughter, 12, Found In Jharkhand Well; Husband Arrested

A man was arrested on Friday after the body of his wife and minor daughter were found in the well of a village in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, a police officer said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/oipxIWq

Citing Free Ration To 80 Crore Poor, Minister Justifies Tax On Export

As the whole world today is in crisis, the government has to ensure food security for the people, says Piyush Goyal from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/y2VvqKT

Aim is to ensure progress of far-flung areas to fulfil country’s security needs: Rajnath

In a statement, a defence spokesperson said, "These 75 projects — 45 bridges, 27 roads, two helipads and one carbon neutral habitat — are spread across six states and two Union Territories (UTs). Twenty of these projects are in Jammu & Kashmir; 18 each in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh; five in Uttarakhand and 14 in other border states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.”

Assam To Deport 7 Germans For Flouting Visa Rules

According to Assam Police sources, the Germans had attended religious gatherings in Tinsukia and Karbi Anglong without obtaining missionary visas from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/HCT6ql7

Mumbai City Continue Unbeaten Run With 2-0 Win Over Kerala Blasters

Mumbai City FC continued their unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadiumon Friday from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/fV3ehpE

2nd blow to Maha: Tata-Airbus’ `22k cr IAF deal flies off to Guj

While the project, which promises thousands of jobs, comes as a boost for Gujarat ahead of the assembly polls there, for the four-month-old Balasahebanchi Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, it is yet another blow, that too after industries minister Uday Samant of the Shinde Sena said on September 15 that though the state had lost the Vedanta project, it would secure the Tata-Airbus project to produce military aircraft in Nagpur.

Russia Seeks UN Probe Into US "Military-Biological Activities" In Ukraine

Russia has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council demanding an international investigation into the United States' "military-biological activities" in Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/YFyjuez

Army man injured in Baramulla encounter succumbs; terrorist killed in Kulgam

In a statement, a police spokesman said that acting on specific information regarding presence of terrorists in Wanseeran Taripora jungle under Sheeri police station, a joint team of police, Army 52 RR, 46 RR and 53 Bn CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area on Wednesday.

Narayana Murthy told me I could have more impact on the world through politics than business: Rishi Sunak

Narayana Murthy is the billionaire founder of Infosys who has now devoted his life to philanthropy. Sunak worked for Goldman Sachs, gained an MBA from Stanford and then worked for a hedge fund before becoming an MP. Many wonder why he left such a well-paid career to enter the sparring world of politics.

Task Force Meet To Discuss Shifting Cheetahs To Acclimatization Enclosure

A task force formed by the Centre to monitor the cheetahs brought to the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh from Namibia last month held a meeting on Thursday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/E9BpciY

Rishi Sunak faces backlash over Suella Braverman appointment

Suella Braverman was sacked from Truss’s government on October 19, saying in her resignation letter she had sent a draft ministerial statement regarding the government policy on migration from her personal email, which she said was due for imminent publication but accepted was “a technical infringement of the rules”.

Sunak tears into Labour at first PMQs, fends off attacks on his wife and wealth

Starmer, leader of the Labour party, began by saying: “The first British Asian prime minister is a significant moment in our national story and it is a reminder that for all the challenges we face as a country, Britain is a place where people of all races and beliefs can fulfil their dreams. That is not true in every country.”

Pak security overdrive as Imran plans 8-day ‘freedom’ march to capital

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's Asad Umar, a former minister, said Imran and his supporters would cover nearly 400km in a week.Former PM and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif alleged that the proposed long march was meant to create a situation where the next army chief would be of Imran's choosing rather than any noble goal.

Global PC Shipments Fall 15.5 Percent in Q3 2022: Counterpoint

The global PC shipments of Q3 2022 has once again faced double-digit fall, according to a Counterpoint report. For the third quarter, the global PC shipments declined 15.5 percent YoY and reached 71.1... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/phuso0w

Indian Coast Guard Rescue 20 Bangladeshi Fishermen Affected By Cyclone

In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 20 Bangladeshi fishermen from the sea off Sagar Island near the Indo-Bangladesh international maritime border line. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/IPnKS0v

Indians, Khalistani supporters clash in Canadian city on Diwali night

The police said they received reports that the fight had broken out at a local parking lot, adding that paramedics assessed one male patient at the scene. In its latest update on Tuesday, the police said there was a "large gathering of people" who were "yelling" and "screaming", but there was "no large fight."

Six chief ministers financially helping 'Jan Suraj Yatra': Kishor

Addressing a press conference at Patilar village in Bagaha police district on completion of 200 KM of his yatra, Kishor also said when he would form a political party, he would begin the country’s biggest campaign for crowdfunding in which people would make small contributions and complete the process of funding for a political outfit.

"Sign Of A Different UK": British Envoy After Rishi Sunak Becomes New PM

UK High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis termed the appointment of the first Hindu Prime Minister to the UK, Rishi Sunak, a "historic moment." from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/8vYW9JG

A PIO at No. 10 soon, Cameron had told Modi barely seven years ago

This meant the Conservative leadership race was over, and Sunak, the youngest UK PM since 1812 at 42, automatically became the Conservative leader. Although Mordaunt thought many of former PM Boris Johnson’s supporters would switch to her after he bailed out, in fact many of them, including Priti Patel, on Monday morning switched to backing Sunak.

Moment Of Pride For Rishi Sunak's Relatives In Punjab

Some relatives of Rishi Sunak who live in Ludhiana in Punjab on Tuesday expressed happiness on him becoming the prime minister of Britain. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Xz1LHwe

Rishi Sunak appoints backers of leadership rivals in Cabinet

Many of the faces he appointed were well-known MPs who had previously held Cabinet posts — an indication that he wants to have people with experience at the helm to steady the ship during turbulent times in the UK, unlike his predecessors who appointed loyalists regardless of competence. There is speculation Sunak has done this to ensure that he does not inadvertently create a group of disgruntled rebel MPs denied cabinet posts who subsequently plot to oust him, as has happened in the past.

'Musk informs he plans to close Twitter deal by Friday'

The banks that committed to fund Musk's buyout of Twitter have finished putting together the final debt financing agreement and are in the process of signing the necessary documents, according to a Bloomberg News report.

Assam 'Miya Museum' Sealed For Being Housed In PM Scheme Building

A controversy has erupted after the All Assam Miya Parishad inaugurated a Miya Museum in Goalpara district last week. The state government has sealed the museum. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/0ujcZ27

"St Stephen's College's All Unreserved Seats Filled In 1st Round"

DU UG Admission 2022: The admission to minority seats reserved for Christian candidates is underway. There are 450 seats across 11 undergraduate courses in the college from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/G8DNwsA

UP Dalit Boy Found Dead On Railway Track, Family Alleges Murder: Cops

According to the police, Deepak, the dead youth, was crushed by an incoming goods train in an accident. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/su5prQV

Arvind Kejriwal Congratulates Rishi Sunak On Becoming UK PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday wished British Prime Minister-elect Rishi Sunak, saying Indians are making their mark across the globe. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/8WTBD9a

Biden Looks Forward To Speaking With Next UK PM Rishi Sunak: White House

U.S. President Joe Biden looks forward to speaking with Britain's next prime minister, Rishi Sunak, in coming days, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/qtQPoJN

‘Colour, race no bar to success’ in UK: British Indians

Min aspirants in Shinde group may get state board posts

US Warns Russia Of "Consequences" If It Uses "Dirty Bomb" Amid Ukraine War

There would be consequences for Russia whether it uses a so-called "dirty bomb" or a conventional nuclear weapon, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/IiGZ9ld

UP NEET PG 2022 Counselling: Round 2 Registration Ends Tomorrow

UP NEET PG 2022 counselling registration ends tomorrow, October 25. Candidates will need their NEET PG roll number and email ID to log in and complete the registration process. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/ALrZFtw

UK live: Boris Johnson pulls out of PM race

Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.

Iran To Supply 40 Turbines To Russia Amid Ukraine War: Report

Iran announced Sunday a contract with Russia to supply it with 40 turbines to help its gas industry amid Western sanctions over Moscow's war in Ukraine, local media reported. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/l2Uo8X0

Rishi Sunak declares candidature for UK PM, leads with backing of over 131 MPs

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law Rishi Sunak officially threw his hat into the ring on Diwali-eve to be in the race to succeed Liz Truss as leader of the Conservative party and the next UK prime minister.

UP: Five of family killed as car rams into stranded container truck

Five persons of a family were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed into a stranded container truck near Khajhaula police outpost in Munderwa area of Basti district on late Sunday evening.

Antoine Griezmann Strikes From Corner As Atletico Beat Betis

After a dour first half the game burst into life in the second, with the hosts having a goal disallowed before Griezmann continued his excellent form with a double. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/473zebF

Odisha Restaurant Owner Pours Hot Oil On Customer Over Price Argument

A 48-year-old man suffered severe burn injuries after the owner of an eatery in Odisha's Jajpur district allegedly threw hot oil at him following an argument over the taste and price of the food,... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/7vap2jH

Homegrown CAR-T cells 'cure' 8-year-old's leukemia

Taxpayers resent money wasted on freebies: PM Modi

India Shares 5 Options For Border Crossing To Leave Ukraine Amid War

After the Indian embassy in Kyiv issued an advisory asking Indian citizens currently in Ukraine to leave at the earliest, the mission shared information on five available options for border crossing... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/4PXlKUj

AAP Alleges Loss To Civic Body Over Parking Fee Collection Irregularity

The AAP on Saturday claimed that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) suffered a big "loss to its exchequer" due to irregularities in the collection of parking fees. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/ZCW4xQv

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat Wins 57kg Title At U-23 World Championships

Free style wrestler Aman grabbed India's first gold medal of the ongoing edition of the U-23 World Championship when he outplayed Turkey's Ahmet Duman in the 57kg title clash on Saturday from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/zQR1iWF

He Was Arrested For Smuggling Drugs. Before Questioning, Died By Suicide

A 39-year old Hyderabad based man, arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) sleuths in Chennai for smuggling drugs jumped from the third floor of the NCB office and the accused was later declared... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/xLVOMlA

Military has lost 50 personnel in air crashes in 5 years

Maharashtra techie gets life term for conspiring to kill children

In the first cyberterrorism conviction in Maharashtra, computer engineer Anees Ansari was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for conspiring to kill children at the American school in Bandra Kurla Complex in 2014.

10 arrested for selling fake platelets in Prayagraj

Ten members of a gang allegedly selling fake platelets to patients were arrested here on Friday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said the accused used to take plasma from different blood banks and then put it in pouches and sell the plasma as platelet.

Relief To Google In Income Tax Case Over Payments From India To Ireland

Bengaluru bench of tax tribunal gives ruling after re-examining issues on orders of the Karnataka High Court from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/wfP6iED

Reliance Jio to Launch 5G Services in Rajasthan on October 22 From Nathdwara

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited will announce the launch of 5G services in Rajasthan from the famous Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara town of Rajsamand on Saturday, a company official said. Company... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/PvigTbS

Delhi Starts Action Plan To Tackle Stubble Burning-Triggered Pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said that the Delhi Government has started a 15-point Winter Action Plan in order to reduce the dust pollution owing to stubble burning in the National... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/ov74qA1

Monkeypox Retreating But Threat Remains, Warn Experts

The global monkeypox outbreak has been receding for months, but experts warn against prematurely declaring victory because a resurgence remains possible and the virus still circulates in the African... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/vgydb4o

After MK Stalin's Assurance, 4 Cops Suspended Over Anti-Sterlite Violence

A Deputy Superintendent of Police and three constables charged by an inquiry commission with unprovoked firing against the anti-Sterlite protesters in 2018 in Thoothukudi, were placed under suspension... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/osJLXGu

Putin Martial Law Shows Ukrainians Didn't Want To Join Russia: US

The United States said Thursday that President Vladimir Putin's imposition of martial law in annexed Ukrainian territories showed his claim people wanted to join Russia was a "lie." from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/qacokWC

Threshold Of 100 UK Lawmakers Limits Prime Minister Race To 3

Britain's Conservative Party on Thursday set a high threshold of at least 100 lawmaker nominations for any leadership hopefuls, effectively limiting the race to three candidates. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Dk2nEg5

Truss falls, new UK PM likely in days

BJP Replaces Its Candidate From Himachal's Chamba After MLA's Protest

The BJP on Thursday replaced its candidate, Indira Kapoor, from Chamba with Neelam Nayyar, wife of incumbent MLA Pawan Nayyar who was denied ticket. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/7A5TUlv

Karnataka Increases Quota for Scheduled Castes, Tribes, Crosses Court Cap

Quota in jobs and education for Scheduled Castes and Tribes has been increased in Karnataka through an executive order. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made the announcement today, saying the... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/AaeKxTc

"Clear From Earliest Moments...": Shashi Tharoor On Losing To M Kharge

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who lost the party's presidential poll against Mallikarjun Kharge, said he talked about the election's outcome with Sonia Gandhi on Thursday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/5oYwLjc

Amazon India Head Summoned By Child Rights Body

Apex child rights body NCPCR has summoned global senior vice president and country head of Amazon India over alleged funding to All India Mission, an organisation involved in "unlawful practices". from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/yAsmGZH

"Our Biggest Achievement": Arvind Kejriwal As PM Visits Gujarat School

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a government school in Gujarat ahead of assembly elections in the state drew eyes on social media today. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/PRNx5Xp

Manish Sisodia Takes Dig At Modi Over His Visit To Gujarat School

"When people of Gujarat have the option of choosing a leader like Arvind Kejriwal, who builds schools, PM Modi is saying - 'Look, I have also built a school'," Sisodia said from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/RpzSB7q

In Syndicate By Conman At Delhi Jail, Probe Okayed Against 82 Officials

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted permission to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city police for investigating the role of 82 Delhi Prison Department officials in the organized crime... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/mysj6bY

Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik's Judicial Custody Extended Till November 2

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik till November 2 in an alleged money laundering case. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/NwCMjOK

Sharad Pawar On Stage, Eknath Shinde Says "Sleepless Nights For Some"

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputy Devendra Fadnavis and BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Wednesday shared the dais with NCP chief Sharad Pawar at a special dinner held on the eve of the... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/JmXUNAP

Five Arrested For Kidnapping, Raping Minor In Kolkata: Police

Five persons have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a girl in the city's Haridevpur area, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/TYtVgKO

Kedarnath chopper crash: Pilot switched to hill-flying only last month

The Uttarkhand helicopter crash which killed seven people on Tuesday and the Pawan Hans offshore accident near Bombay High that killed four people four months ago have quite a few similarities, pointed out industry experts. Both the accidents involved senior pilots who had recently moved on to flying a new aircraft type and so were low on experience on the machine that crashed.

Speed up Red Corner notices: PM Modi to Interpol

Urging Interpol to speed up Red Corner notices against fugitives, PM Modi said here on Tuesday there could be no safe havens for the corrupt, terrorists, drug cartels, poaching gangs and organised criminals. Modi said there was need for the global community to work expeditiously to eliminate these safe havens where the corrupt find a way to park the proceeds of crime.

BJP Will Serve Pasmanda Muslims By Becoming Their Watchman: UP's KP Maurya

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday accused the rivals of the BJP of keeping the Muslims in the state backwards and promised that his party will "serve" the Pasmanda... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/GYoVRJb

India's Internet Freedom Improves After 4 Years: US Government-Funded NGO

India's internet freedom score improved by two points to 51 in the global ranking following efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country, the US government-funded NGO Freedom House said on... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Yg3nw5G

How Tatas are rebuilding Maharaja’s empire brick by brick

From finding components for seats that are no longer being manufactured to making “Christmas Tree” Air India aircraft long cannibalised for spares fly again, the Tata Group has embarked on unarguably the most challenging aviation turnaround of contemporary times.

Chetan's Fate Hangs In Balance, Mohanty's Tenure To End Soon: Report

While it will be an anxious wait for Chetan, East Zone's Debasish Mohanty in a few months time will have to make way for someone else as he will complete a cumulative four years in junior and senior... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/qldbSOW

India's Largest Bio Energy Inaugurated In Punjab

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann along with Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday inaugurated the country's largest bio energy plant constructed at a cost of Rs 230 crore here. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/E12NPIh

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Congress poll to elect non-Gandhi chief

Watch: VVS Laxman Shares A Video Of A Dog Taking Care Of Orphaned Kittens

The video has so far amassed nearly 45,000 views, and over 23 thousand likes. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/aVDtIpA

No Outside Authority Can Dictate Parliament To Make Law: Centre To Supreme Court

Parliament exercises sovereign right to frame laws and no outside authority can issue it a direction to enact a law, the Union government has told the Supreme Court in an affidavit. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/dNe60s2

Urvashi Rautela chops her hair in solidarity with Iranian women

Hybrid Warfare "Blurred Lines" Between Security Threats: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate between external and internal security threats as hybrid warfare has almost eliminated this... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/6gIRPcF

Security threat to India is threat to Lanka too: Envoy

Bihar Student Alleges Teacher Told Her To Remove Hijab, Principal Denies

A college student in Bihar's Muzzafarpur alleged that a teacher told her to remove her hijab during an examination, while the principal has denied the claims and said she was not prevented from... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/6bhzOPi

Three Women Drown In Dam Backwaters in Madhya Pradesh, 2 Missing

Three women drowned in the backwaters of the Gandhi Sagar Dam on Chambal river in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh this evening as they tried to cross the waters by a submerged road. Two people a... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/taCxoqh

Myanmar Extends Jail Term Of Japanese Journalist By 3 More Years

Myanmar's junta on Wednesday jailed a Japanese journalist arrested while filming an anti-coup protest for three more years for violating immigration law, a diplomatic source told AFP. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/gUidzBI

12-kg Drone, Carrying "Consignment", Shot Down Along Pak Border In Punjab

The Border Security Force shot down a quad-copter sporting drone on Sunday night along the India-Pakistan international border in the Amritsar region, officials said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/SFnvPwq

IND vs AUS, T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match: When And Where To Watch Live

India take on hosts Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/mQ6XErH

IPL Teams Need To Submit List Of Retained Players By November 15: Report

Accodring to a report, the 10 IPL franchises have been asked to submit their list of retained players by November 15 from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/RQo6Lzj

Amit Shah slams Cong in 1st rally in poll-bound Himachal

A day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh, home minister Amit Shah on Saturday, while addressing a rally in Sirmaur in the state, said PM Narendra Modi believes in development whereas Congress incites and divides people. Shah said, "Himachal Pradesh is going to set a new custom that is 'ek baar BJP, baar baar BJP'.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Namibia To Face Asian Champions Sri Lanka

Namibia will look to extend their meteoric rise in the world of cricket when they come across Sri Lanka, who will be brimming with confidence after their Asia Cup victory last month from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/1YVkPtJ

"Will Leave Barca If I Think I'm Not The Solution": Xavi Ahead Of Clasico

Xavi's side, La Liga leaders, face champions Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, where they won 4-0 last season from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/BrGxhoQ

Amul milk prices up, Guj spared; Mother Dairy too hikes rates

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets milk under the Amul brand, has hiked the prices of Amul Gold (full cream) and buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre each across all markets except for Gujarat. Mother Dairy also announced an increase in prices of full-cream milk and cow milk by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR and some other markets in North India with effect from October 16.

Kashmiri Pandit killed in J&K's Shopian, 7th since 2020

A terrorist shot dead 43-year-old Kashmiri Pandit farmer Puran Krishan Bhat outside his home in Choudharygund village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district Saturday morning, triggering protests in Jammu against the latest targeted attack on the community. DIG Sujit Kumar said Kashmir Freedom Fighter (KFF), the proxy name of a terrorist outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack on Bhat.

Info On 'Killer' Cough Syrups "Inadequate": India Committee To WHO

The committee to examine reports linking deaths of 66 children in The Gambia to four made-in-India cough syrups has observed the information shared by the World Health Organization is inadequate to... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/d8t7nqx

SC nixes Maha plea for stay on Saibaba relief, hearing today

Cheteshwar Pujara Stars As Saurashtra Crush Nagaland By 97 Runs

Cheteshwar Pujara struck a 35-ball 62 as Saurashtra crushed minnows Nagaland by 97 runs in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/n9CUsK4

India Lose To Morocco, Out Of Quarterfinal Race In FIFA Women's U17WC

Debutants Morocco scored through El Madani (50th minute), Yasmine Zouhir (61st) and Cherif Djennah (90+1) to script their maiden win in the tournament from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Ftc0d5w

The Crown Season 5: Netflix Teases First Look Ahead of Release on November 9

The Crown season 5's first look have been released by Netflix, featuring a brand new cast. The stills from the latest season depict a despondent-appearing Princess Diana (played by Elizabeth... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/OJr5FRD

Australia Fret Over David Warner's Injury Ahead Of T20 World Cup Opener

Australia's build-up to the T20 World Cup suffered a big blow after their star opener David Warner on Friday pulled out of the third T20I against England with a stiff neck from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/aDk5hOM

Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Sunday's Half Marathon

The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a half marathon scheduled to be flagged off from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/bahoMDr

Harry Potter Actor Robbie Coltrane, Who Played Hagrid, Dies

Scottish-born actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 72, Britain's PA Media reported on Friday, citing his agent. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/x1HdBX3

Chelsea's Reece James, N'Golo Kante Could Miss World Cup Due To Injury

Chelsea manager Graham Potter confirmed that Reece James and N'Golo Kante will see specialists in the coming days which could determine their chances of going to the World Cup next month from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/VrjePaW

Minor Sexually Assaulted In Mumbai By Security Guard, Arrested: Cops

A 58-year-old security guard has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl at Dongri in South Mumbai, police said on Thursday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/kcLmOPN

Ukraine-Returned Indian Students To Continue Studies In Uzbekistan

The absorption of Ukraine-returned Indian students happened following requests from "Indian partners" to examine the possibility of relocating some of them in Uzbekistan's institutions, he said from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/PT4iEXb

Maharashtra Edu Dpt Delegation Visits Punjab Government Schools

During their visit, the delegation gathered information about school infrastructure, free education for children, free uniforms, smart classrooms, and best practices for teaching and learning from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/gC7VHAQ

Karwa Chauth: How Varun Dhawan And Natasha Dalal Celebrated The Festival

"Happy Karwa Chauth," wrote Varun Dhawan from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/DtIumTL

In Kerala Human Sacrifice, Mastermind Posed As "Sreedevi" On Social Media

Mohammad Shafi -- the main accused in the Kerala "human sacrifice" case -- masqueraded as a holy man and apparently had a physical relationship with Laila Singh, which was passed off as a part of the... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/gcil1vV

Video: Man Shopping With Girlfriend On Karwa Chauth Caught By Wife, Beaten

In what seems like a scene straight out of a Bollywood movie, a woman today beat her husband in a busy Ghaziabad market. The cause: He was caught shopping with his girlfriend, on Karwa Chauth. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/8fe4Q7E

Netflix to Launch Basic With Ads Plan in November, to Cost $6.99 in the US

Netflix has announced to launch the Basic with Ads plan starting November 2022. The new lower priced ad-supported plan will be available in 12 countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France,... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/6wWMFzQ

KCET 2022 Counselling: Web Option Entry To Begin On October 14

KCET 2022 Counselling: According to KEA, "the UGCET 2022 portal will be opened on October 14 from 1 PM to enter the options for admission to engineering, architecture, farm science, veterinary,... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Fk59RmN

₹22k crore grant for govt oil companies to bridge LPG losses

The Centre will pay Rs 22,000 crore as a one-time grant to state-run fuel retailers to compensate them for keeping price of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplied as cooking fuel to households - in check in spite of a surge in the benchmark rates. The proposal was cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday.

Watch: Professional High-Diver Jumps From An Italian Cliff Balcony

A video of professional high-diver Molly Carlson jumping off an Italian cliff balcony has gone viral. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/DFjACVO

Nirav Modi's appeal against extradition concludes in London HC

UK's Liz Truss Vows No Spending Cuts To Pay For Tax-Slashing Plans

Britain's beleaguered Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed Wednesday not to cut public spending, once again defending last month's uncosted tax-slashing mini-budget that has sparked weeks of UK market... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/xvILM0F

DY Chandrachud to be 50th CJI as Lalit names him successor

Deviating from the tradition of the CJI going to the most senior Supreme Court judge’s chamber to hand over a copy of the recommendation letter he sends to the Union government, CJI Lalit created a new tradition by handing over the letter recommending Justice Chandrachud’s name in presence of all judges. CJI Lalit retires on November 8.

Army Day event in B'luru this yr, first out of New Delhi ever

The annual Army Day parade on January 15 next year will be held in Bengaluru, in keeping with the Modi government's directive to take major events out of the national capital region to different parts of the country. The parade is likely to be shifted to some other location in 2024. The annual IAF Day parade and flypast on October 8 was also shifted to Chandigarh this year.

Cigarettes Worth 1.3 Crores Looted From Truck On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

Armed dacoits looted cigarettes worth Rs 1.36 crore from a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway early Tuesday morning, police said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/KXDj4Jk

Canine soldier takes two bullets, flushes out hiding LeT men

Military combat dog Zoom, a sprightly Belgian Malinois with a black-and-tan coat, was gravely wounded as he took two bullets while pursuing and flushing out two heavily armed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in a house at Tangpawas in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district early Monday. Two-and-a-half-year-old Zoom was attached to the assault unit of the Army’s 15 Corps for around 10 months.

Allahabad University Second Cut-Off Marks Announced For BCA, MCA

The Centre of Computer Education and Training, University of Allahabad (UoA) has released the category-wise second cut-off marks for BCA, PGDCA, MCA and five-year integrated BCA-MCA programmes. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/GEOBRvp

At UN, Ukraine Denounces Russia As 'Terrorist State' After Missile Attacks

Ukraine's ambassador to the United Nations denounced Russia as a "terrorist state" Monday during an urgent General Assembly meeting to discuss Moscow's annexation of four Ukrainian regions. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/5H9XMlr

Brahmaputra's Water Level Rises In Assam Due To Incessant Heavy Rainfall

The water level of streams of the Brahmaputra rose in Assam's Dibrugarh on Monday due to incessant heavy rainfall causing waterlogging in several parts of the city. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/sQEfonu

22% international OECD students from China, 10% India

The number of foreign nationals acquiring citizenship in Oecd-member countries in 2021 is the highest ever recorded at 23 lakh, based on preliminary and partial data, according to the International Migration Outlook – 2022 Report, which was released in Paris today.

Moonlighting "Ethical Issue", But No Action Taken Against Staff: TCS

The country's largest IT services exporter TCS on Monday said moonlighting is an "ethical issue" and against its core values but has not taken any action against any staff. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/53lc6nX

Amitabh Bachchan: The voice that launched a thousand dreams

Minor Gang-Raped In Front Of Mother In Jharkhand, 2 Of 5 Arrested: Cops

A minor girl was allegedly gang raped by five people in front of her mother in Jharkhand's Deoghar district, a police officer said on Monday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/6rQenEF

"Gandhi Family Is Blessing Me And Kharge Ji": Says Shashi Tharoor

Congress presidential poll candidate Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the Gandhi family was blessing him and his opponent, Mallikarjun Kharge, and had no bias towards either of them. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/qC2sep3

67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022: Complete winners list

The 67 th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory took place in Bengaluru on October 9 to celebrate the finest of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Stars from across south India came dressed in their best to take him the coveted black lady in the best movies, actors and technical categories. Best of the films which hit screens in 2020 and 2021 were celebrated with the awards night hosted in Bengaluru for the very first time.

2 Killed After Wall At Under-Contruction Mall Collapses: Punjab Cops

Two labourers were killed and as many injured after a retaining wall at an under-construction mall caved-in in Punjab's Mohali district on Sunday evening, said police. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/UcYBlR0

Tom Cruise Might Become First Actor To Shoot Movie In Outer Space

After doing every possible stunt on Earth, actor Tom Cruise now might blast off into space to perform a spacewalk for his upcoming film. The Hollywood star has teamed up with director Doug Liman on a... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/UtndGpj

Video Shows Leopard Under Bright Spotlight At Night. Internet Is Furious

A video showing a black leopard hunting a deer in the wild under a bright spotlight has surfaced on the internet. The clip was shared on Twitter with the caption, "A perfect capture. Both by the... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/sPzZlgC

Driver Fined For Hitting Rhino In Assam After Himanta Sarma's Tweet

A truck was fined for hitting a rhinoceros on a highway in the Kaziranga National Park area in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, stressing that his government will not allow... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/dDQM3i9

Prez candidates persons of stature, can’t be ‘remote controlled’: Rahul

Weighing in for the first time on the debate that the coming non-Gandhi president in Congress would be a proxy for the Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are persons of stature and understanding, and neither can be a “remote controlled” leader of the party.

Anna Sorokin, Of Netflix's 'Inventing Anna' Fame, Released From Jail

Fake heiress Anna Sorokin, whose breathtaking deception of New York's financial elite inspired a hit Netflix series, was released Friday from an immigration detention center but still faces... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/ABDEpae

Man Arrested For Raping, Impregnating 14-Year Old Girl: Gurugram Police

Gurugram police on Saturday arrested a factory worker for allegedly raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl, officials said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/pBReSEX

"Roads Of UP To Be Made Better Than America Before 2024": Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday gifted road projects worth Rs 8,000 crore to Uttar Pradesh and said that the roads of State will be made better than America's before... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/UONtoar

Tiger That Killed 9 People Shot Dead In Bihar

A tiger was shot dead at a forest in Bihar's West Champaran district on Saturday after it allegedly killed nine people over the last few days, officials said. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/MO98tPa

India A Leader In Digitisation That Empowers Social Safety Net: World Bank

India has been one of the leaders in digitisation that empowers and expands the social safety net, World Bank President David Malpass said on Friday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/VWwdj2m

Amid Ukraine war, peace Nobel for rights champs

"Won't Stay At Home": Uma Bharti On Madhya Pradesh Anti-Liquor Campaign

Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Friday said she will not stay in a house from November 7 to January 14 as part of her campaign against illegal liquor sale in Madhya Pradesh. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/2RnIgBK

No Intention Of Making Hindi Alone The National Language: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said there was no intention of making Hindi alone the national language and threaten the identity of regional languages like Kannada. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/aFgDo3Y

200 kg Heroin Worth Rs 1,200 Crore Seized Near Kochi, 6 Iranians Arrested

An Iranian fishing vessel with around 200 kg of heroin worth over Rs 1,200 crore has been seized in a joint operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, the NCB said on Friday. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/UBcRwpq

Twitter lawsuit halted so Elon Musk can close deal by Oct 28

A Delaware judge ordered a halt to Twitter Inc's lawsuits against Elon Musk on the eve of trial to give the billionaire time to finance his $44 billion takeover of the social media platform, according to a Thursday court filing.

India willing to do whatever it can for Ukraine solution: Jaishankar

India is willing to do whatever it can to facilitate a solution to the Ukraine crisis, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, as he highlighted how India pressed Moscow on the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine when the two countries stepped up fighting near the highly sensitive facility.

Finance Ministry Releases Rs 7,183 Crore Grant To 14 States

"The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has on Thursday released the 7th monthly instalment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of Rs 7,183.42 crore to 14 states," the ministry... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/pVh86dY

Eyeing national stage, TRS turns Bharat Rashtra Samithi

India top sugar producer again, also the 2nd-largest exporter

Put under house arrest, says Mehbooba; cops refute her claim

Rejecting former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s claim that she was “under house arrest”, J&K police on Wednesday said she was free to visit the Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Mehbooba had accused police of preventing her from visiting Pattan for a worker’s wedding as Union home minister Amit Shah was visiting the state.

WHO alert on 4 Indian cough syrups as 66 Gambian kids die

The WHO on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four ‘cough & cold’ syrups made by an Indian pharmaceutical firm — Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana — warning they could be potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and the death of 66 children in Gambia.

'Man must earn even by physical labour to give maintenance to wife, kids'

A bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Bela M Trivedi said provision for maintenance under CrPC Sec 125 is a measure of social justice that was specially enacted to protect women and children and refused to accept plea of a husband who submitted he had no source of income as his party business has now been closed.

10 feared dead as avalanche hits 41 NIM mountaineers

Over 40 trainees and instructors of the Uttarkashi-based Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) undergoing advanced-level training were struck by a massive avalanche while trekking in the Dokriani Bamak glacier on Tuesday. Ten are feared dead while the bodies of four have been recovered.

Twitter Confirms Elon Musk Buyout Offer, Says Will Close At Original Price

Twitter told regulators on Tuesday that Elon Musk sent a letter saying he will go through the with deal he inked early this year to buy the tech firm for $44 billion. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/m2UjLh4

Amit Shah Gives Job Letters To Families of 4 Cops Killed By Terrorists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah handed over appointment letters on Tuesday to the family of four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who were killed in terror-related violence in the valley, officials... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/LSAwsFR

"It's Unbelievably Painful": Melinda Gates On Divorce With Ex-Husband Bill

The former couple got married in 1994 and have three children together- Jennifer, Rory and Phoebe. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/AGFhsN1

More Than 200 Fall Sick In Gurugram Society, Water Contamination Suspected

More than 200 residents of a housing society in Sector 72 here fell ill with complaints of vomit, bloating, fever, and diarrhoea possibly from infected supply of water. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/aKY9j87

Mars orbiter mission is over, rover now non-recoverable: Isro

Stating that the matter was discussed during the recent national meet on eight years of MOM, an Isro statement read: “...Despite being designed for a life-span of six months as a technology demonstrator, MOM has lived for about eight years in the Martian orbit with a gamut of significant scientific results on Mars as well as on the Solar corona".

It’s BJP vs estranged allies in Bihar and Maharashtra bypolls

Man files police complaint against himself

Russian hacker, ‘mastermind of JEE(M) leak’, held in Delhi

The CBI on Monday apprehended an expert Russian hacker who is supposedly the mastermind of the JEE (Mains) paper leak reported last year. Mikhail Shargin had a look-out circular against him and was detained at Delhi airport immigration upon arrival from Kazakhstan. He was brought for questioning to the agency’s headquarters and was likely to be arrested later in the night, sources said.

Study nails genetic region linked to strokes in Indians

A genetic region previously known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. Also, a new study published in the journal Nature suggests, the frequency of this genetic region called COBL is higher in persons suffering from the neurological disease in south Asians, including Indian patients.

Police detain filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay

In a shocking turn of events filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay and several other CPI(M) workers were detained by Kolkata Police while they were staging a protest near the Rashbehari crossing. It all started after an alleged attack on a Left party bookstall. The critically acclaimed filmmaker and the others were first taken to Lalbazar, but later in the evening they were released.

'PK has undertaken padyatra as part of BJP's agenda in Bihar'

Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Monday slammed political strategist Prashant Kishor for the latter’s remark that 'there were no development works in the last 30 years in Bihar', and further alleged that Kishor has undertaken his 'Jan Suraj Padyatra' as a "part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agenda" as he (PK) has been working on behalf of the BJP in the state.

'Tap water connections in 38% of rural houses facing woes'

Live: 25% dip in India’s weekly Covid cases

Going into the festive October month, India reported a 25% fall in fresh Covid cases in the week ending Sunday with the count likely to be less than 25,000. Deaths too are likely to dip below 150. Stay with TOI for more updates.

PM to address UN World Geospatial Congress in Hyd on Oct 11

PM Modi will address on October 11 the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC), which is scheduled to start in Hyderabad from October 10 and will go on till October 14. The international conference, convened by the UN committee of experts on global geospatial information management and hosted by the Department of Science & Technology, will be attended by over 2,000 delegates, including 700-plus delegates from about 120 countries.

In 2nd-worst football stadium disaster, 125 killed in Indonesia

At least 125 people were killed and more than 320 injured in a stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia on Saturday as police sought to quell violence on the pitch with tear gas, making it one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. Fans of the losing home side invaded the pitch after the final whistle and clashed with police, until the tear gas sparked a chaotic scramble for the exits.

UP: Over 40 people suffer burn injuries as pandal catches fire

The puja pandal had become massively crowded when it caught fire. Within few minutes, flames engulfed the entire puja pandal made with clothes on the base of bamboos.

Delhi Unauthorised Colonies To Get Sewer System Connections: Manish Sisodia

The Delhi government will connect all unauthorised colonies and villages with sewer system to prevent effluent from flowing into the Yamuna and polluting it. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/i8L92aV

Congress Slams BJP Ad Calling Jawaharlal Nehru 'Grandfather Of Partition'

The Congress on Saturday slammed the BJP for putting up front page advertisements in a few vernacular dailies in Karnataka, calling the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the grandfather of... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/kGDo746

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ records a bigger opening than Brahmastra

Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan-I released yesterday and has recorded the biggest ever opening day for Tamil cinema worldwide. The film collected 80 crore at the ticket window. Interestingly, the first-day global gross collection of the film is also higher than Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. The Ayan Mukerji’s directorial had collected Rs 75 crore gross worldwide on Day 1.

Paramilitary Force, Border Police Force Get New Chiefs

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers Sujoy Lal Thaosen and Anish Dayal Singh have been appointed as the new Director Generals of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border... from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/m5q0Xud

Live Updates: Bigg Boss 16 Premiere

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has kickstarted a brand new season of Bigg Boss. With contestants finally entering the house, fun and frenzy is about to begin. Bigg Boss 16 has some exciting twists this time and it includes the shift in Weekend Ka Vaar days from Sat-Sun to Fri-Sat. The house is circus-themed and looks stunning. This time there are extra features in the house including 4 bedroom, captain's room with jacuzzi and more. The contestants will stay here for more than 100 days. Popular names being locked inside BB 16 include Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Sajid Khan, Tina Datta, Sreejita De, Ankit Gupta, Gautam Vig, Adu Rozik among others. The performances, conversations of contestants with Salman Khan and the new look of the house are going to keep you hooked. Stay tuned here to catch all the action...

Ex Kerala Home Minister And Left Veteran Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Dies At 69

Senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and former Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan died at Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Saturday night, party sources here said. He was 69. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/woQSTIa