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Veteran actor Kader Khan dies at 81 after prolonged illness in Canada

"My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness. He slipped into a coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks. We are thankful to everyone for their blessings and prayers," his son Sarfaraz said.

Virat Kohli's team looks to conquer 'last frontier'

Ticking the right boxes before a big tournament is extremely important. The Indian team management, which bungled with selection issues in South Africa as well as England in 2018, must look to instill confidence in the group of players who are in the running to make the cut for the World Cup. India bid adieu to 2018 in style by defeating Australia at the MCG.

Nasa spacecraft zips past Ultima Thule

"Go New Horizons!" said lead scientist Alan Stern as a crowd cheered at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland to mark the moment at 12:33 am (0533 GMT) when the New Horizons spacecraft aimed its cameras at the space rock four billion miles (6.4 billion kilometers) away.

'Remove ‘virginity test’ from medical textbooks'

In a report submitted to Medical Council of India (MCI), Dr Indrajit Khandekar said the test, which can be psychologically devastating for women, continues to be perceived as a clinical tool by virtue of being taught in medical schools, and therefore in certain instances has even been ordered by courts to decide cases. The doctor’s letter, based on a study of nearly 30 MBBS and forensic medicine postgraduation textbooks, has also been sent to the Union health ministry on December 26.

Mumbai man to steer Nasa's historic flyby

Shyam Bhaskaran of Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was born in 1963 at a clinic in Matunga.

What kills most tigers? Even experts clueless

Bad loans will shrink in March: RBI governor

CBI failed to prove Sohrab case motive: Court

India to make B'desh linchpin of Act East policy

Cable TV networks to take internet to rural areas

34 yrs on, Sajjan goes to jail in ’84 riots case

Sabarimala: Women to build wall to break another

Banking sector on 'course to recovery' as NPAs recede: RBI

The period till September has seen a decline in gross NPA ratios, the first such dip in three years. According to the FSR, gross NPAs ratio declined to 10.8 per cent in September 2018 from 11.5 per cent in March 2018, while for the state-run lenders, the same improved to 14.8 per cent in September 2018 from close to 15.2 per cent in March 2018.

'Allow banks to hold passports of loan-takers'

The Madras high court has suggested the central government to bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can demand surrender of passports from those availing loans and prevent defaulters from fleeing the country.

4-hr power cut at Indian diplomat's house in Pak

In a note verbale, the Indian mission conveyed to the Pakistani foreign ministry that there was no electrical fault at the residence of the second secretary, suggesting that power was cut deliberately, the sources said. It also referred to a separate communication sent to the Pak foreign ministry on Dec 21 regarding snapping of power supply at the diplomat's residence.

Maya puts Cong govts in MP, Raj on notice: May 'reconsider' support if ...

BSP Supremo Mayawati has said that her party can consider withdrawing support to the newly-elected governments in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan if they do not withdraw the cases "against the innocent persons framed in Bharat Bandh". BSP has two members in MP's 230-member assembly, while in Rajasthan her party has six seats in the House of 200 MLAs.

Investors become poorer by Rs 7.25L cr in 2018

Investor wealth eroded by Rs 7.25 lakh crore in 2018. The market capitalisation (m-cap) of the BSE-listed companies slumped by Rs 7,25,401.31 crore to Rs 1,44,48,465.69 crore this year.The BSE benchmark Sensex has gained 2,011.5 points, or 5.90%, in 2018.From its all-time peak of 38,989.65 scaled on August 29 this year, the Sensex has fallen by 7.5%.

Meghalaya mine: Navy divers re-enter shaft

On the 18th day of the operation, the navy divers stayed inside the shaft for three hours with a hi-tech gadget, Under Water Remotely Operated Vehicle (UWROV), and found visibility to be very poor – only one foot. The search would be feasible only after the water level inside the shaft is reduced to a safe diving limit of 30 metres. The depth of water is expected to be over 150 ft.

CCTV footage shows men transporting 'Khashoggi body parts'

The images shown on A-Haber television late on Sunday feature three men carrying five suitcases and two large black bags into the home of the Saudi consul general in Istanbul.The residence lies a short distance from the Saudi consulate where Khashoggi was murdered in October. A-Haber said Khashoggi's dismembered body was inside the cases and bags.

Oppn want triple talaq Bill sent to select panel

Subsidy for MIG homebuyers extended till 2020

This was announced by Union housing and urban affairs minister, Hardeep Singh Puri. "The growth and performance of credit linked subsidy scheme for middle income group has been very good and we are on course to having about one lakh beneficiaries by the end of this year," Puri said.

PPF part withdrawal: Things to know

Public Provident Fund (PPF) account has a 15-year lock-in. Funds can be accessed only at the end of that period. However, partial withdrawals are allowed subject to certain conditions. One is allowed withdrawal of up to 50% of balance in the account after completion of five years from the end of the year in which the initial subscription was made.

CBI finds documents establishing 54 million euros payment to Michel

Inching closer towards the Indians who were allegedly paid bribes in Rs 3,700 crore VVIP chopper scam, the CBI has recovered documents which establish payment of at least 54 million (Rs 431 crore according to current rates) of the total 58 million by AgustaWestland to Christian Michel and Guido Haschke for further payments in India.

Anti-Sikh riots case: Sajjan Kumar surrenders

Former Congress leader and a convict in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, Sajjan Kumar surrendered on Monday in Delhi's Karkardooma Court. On December 17, Kumar was sentenced to life for the "remainder of his natural life" by the Delhi High Court. The high court had on December 21 declined his plea to extend the time of his surrender by a month.

How two youths used dark web to bring in drugs

The crime branch has blown the lid off a drug supply module that ordered consignments from other countries through the dark web and received them in Delhi via international courier firms. Two suspects have been arrested. The police have recovered consignments containing imported marijuana worth several lakhs of rupees. These were to be sold for New Year parties.

Army foils attack by BAT, kills 2 Pak soldiers

"Army foiled a major BAT attempt to strike a forward post along the LoC in Naugam Sector in the early hours of Sunday," an Army spokesman said. He said the intruders attempted to come in by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC and were assisted by heavy covering fire of high calibre weapons such as mortars and rocket launchers from the Pakistani posts.

Panna labourers who mined diamond turn crorepatis

Two days ahead of New Year, two labourers of Panna district in Madhya Pradesh received a gift turning them into crorepatis. A big diamond mined by the duo of Motilal and Raghuveer Prajapati almost two months ago fetched a price of Rs 2.55 crore in an auction held on Friday.

Petrol, diesel prices dip further on New Year's eve

Petrol price in Delhi was cut to Rs 68.84 from Rs 69.04 per litre while diesel dipped to Rs 62.86 from Rs 63.09, according to notifications of state-owned oil firms.

Rohit Sharma blessed with a baby girl

Barely hours after the win at the MCG, Rohit Sharma had already boarded the flight to Mumbai when news arrived that wife Ritika had been blessed with a baby girl.

Kohli targets series win after MCG Test victory

India, who have thrice shared series honours in Australia - in 1980-81 (1-1), 1985-86 (0-0) and 2003-04 (1-1) - will be looking to press home the advantage they hold and make it a memorable new year in Sydney.

Jet Airways in talks with SBI for Rs1,500 cr loan

The Naresh Goyal-controlled airline, which has posted three consecutive quarterly losses of over Rs 1,000 crore each since March, already has as much as Rs 8,052 of debt on its books as on September 30. Rating agency Icra has already cut the rating on Jet Airways borrowing programmes.

Pak’s vote on ICJ judgment shot in arm for India

Did Pakistan just score a self-goal in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case? In what may provide India fresh ammunition in the case, Islamabad has at the UN voted in favour of an International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgement which was one of the mainstays of India's submissions before ICJ when it challenged the death sentence and denial of consular access to the alleged Indian spy.

‘Harassed’ in Dubai, flyer strips on flight to India

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today, opposition all set to oppose it

IIM-A & B seek to add 800 more seats

​IIM-Bangalore has sought to add 425 seats while IIM-Ahmedabad wants to increase its intake by 380 seats. If the proposal is given a heads-up, ​IIM-B will have 1,646 students against its present 1,221. IIM-Indore with 1,907 students is the biggest in terms of intake​.

B'desh polls: Sweeping win for PM Hasina's party

The ruling Awami League-led grand alliance bagged 266 seats and its ally Jatiya Party secured 21. Bangladesh's opposition NUF alliance, with BNP as its key partner, rejected the outcome of the general election and demanded fresh polls under a neutral caretaker government.

Over 60 years, 140 cases pending in lower courts

Cases pending for more than 30 years are as high as 66,000 in district and subordinate courts as on December 28, 2018. And those pending for more than five years add up to 60 lakh. There are about 1,800 cases still in hearing or argument stages for the last 48-58 years.

Bigg Boss 12 winner: Dipika Kakar bags the trophy

Bigg Boss 12 winner: After months of being locked up inside, Dipika Kakar has finally emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 12.

PM Hasina's party wins B'desh election: Report

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party won Sunday's controversial general election, local TV said. Hasina's alliance easily crossed the 151 seats required to form a government, according to Channel 24, which is compiling results from around the country.

UP govt seeks reply from Purvanchal Univ V-C over 'murder him' remark

In a purported video, which went viral recently, Professor Raja Ram Yadav - VC of the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University- can be seen telling students not to come crying if they get into a fight, rather beat up the person or maybe kill. Taking cognizance of the statement made by Yadav, the UP government has asked him to present his side of the story.

Live updates: Bigg Boss 12 Finale

Bigg Boss 12 grand finale began at 9 pm today (December 30). Karanvir Bohra is out of the finale race. Now, Sreesanth, Dipika Kakar, Deepak Thakur and Romil Chaudhary are left in the house. After battling it out for more than three months, one of them will be crowned as the Bigg Boss 12 winner tonight. The grand finale began with high volate performances of Salman Khan along with all the contestants. Sreesanth and Dipika, who are the best of friends now, danced on a number from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. Similarly, Karanvir, Sreesanth and Romil grooved to a sensational Bollywood song. All the evicted contestants of the season are a part of tonight’s episode, and cheer the 5 finalists. Their journey has been long yet worth it. Catch all the LIVE updates of Bigg Boss 12 here:

Bangladesh: Hasina heading for landslide win, oppn rejects results

Early results showed Hasina racing into a clear lead, winning each of the first 29 seats declared- some by tens of thousands of votes. Bangladesh's opposition rejected election results and demanded a new vote. Hasina, 71, has been lauded for boosting economic growth in the poor South Asian nation during her decade in power.

Ghazipur stone-pelting 'failure of admin': Akhilesh

"The stone pelting incident yesterday in Ghazipur was a failure on the part of the administration. The administration and the intelligence department knew who is protesting and where. Despite this, the unfortunate incident took place," Akhilesh Yadav said. He also said in the garb of taking action against the culprits, some innocent people are being harassed.

I don't want to face Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket, says Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli hailed "outstanding" pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday and declared batsmen around the world should be scared of the young hotshot fast bowler.

Meghalaya: Rescue workers enter mine shaft

The Navy divers and their equipment arrived at the site around 1.30 pm Sunday after which the Navy personnel started measuring the actual level of the water in the mine shaft. The 10 pumps brought by the rescue team from Odisha have been kept on standby. The 10 pumps brought by the rescue team from Odisha have been kept on standby. Meanwhile, the divers have also been kept on standby, the officials said.

Railways' new 'barter' policy: Provide goods, services for ads on trains

A policy drafted by the Railway Board's transformation cell has said that offers of goods and services in exchange for publicity on running trains have been discussed in the board and a decision has been taken to implement it on a trial basis. A directive in this regard was issued to all general managers of railways on December 27.

Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; Cong to oppose it

The contentious triple talaq bill seeking to criminalise the practice of instant divorce among Muslims is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, even as the Congress has said it will not allow its passage in the present form. The bill was cleared by Lok Sabha -- 245 voting in favour and 11 opposing it -- on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition.

Ghazipur: 11 held in connection with cop's killing

Eleven people have been arrested and several others detained in connection with the killing of a police constable in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district, a senior police official said on Sunday.

Petrol price down to its lowest level in 2018

Petrol price on Sunday was cut by 22 paise per litre to its lowest level in 2018 while diesel rates were reduced by 23 paise to a nine-month low. Petrol price had touched a record high of Rs 84 per litre in Delhi and Rs 91.34 in Mumbai on October 4. Diesel on that day had peaked to Rs 75.45 a litre in Delhi and Rs 80.10 in Mumbai.

'Easy to spread negativity; make positivity viral'

Addressing the last episode of the year of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, PM Modi said," ... let's come together to make positivity viral. I do believe that by doing so, more and more people will get to know about our heroes who brought a change in society. Spreading negativity is fairly easy. But some really good work is being done around us ..."

2018: Female activists who fought for justice

The year 2018 saw several women triggering much-needed change, like writer Angela Saini who took-down gender stereotypes in science in her new book; Sister Anupama and four other nuns who broke their vow of obedience to act against sexual harassment in Chruch; disability rights activist Virali Modi who started #MyTrainToo petition; cybercrime warrior Shobha Saju among others.

Our first-class cricket is amazing which is why we won: Virat Kohli

"Our first-class cricket is amazing, which is why we won. Credit must go to first-class set-up in India, which challenges our fast bowlers in India, and that helps them abroad," Indian skipper Virat Kohli said without taking names.

Jaya probe: Lawyer implicates hosp, health secy

Panel probing the circumstance of J Jayalalithaa’s death has accused Tamil Nadu health secretary J Radhakrishnan and Apollo hospitals of collusion and conspiracy in the medical treatment of the late chief minister, and former chief secretary Rama Mohana Rao of purposely giving false evidence.

3rd Test: India beat Australia by 137 runs to take 2-1 series lead

India, denied victory on day four by the tail-end resistance of Pat Cummins, were forced to wait nearly two-and-a-half hours for play to begin due to rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but when the weather cleared their bowlers wrapped up the Australia innings for 261 in 22 minutes.

UP: Mob kills cop during Ghazipur quota stir

Dad gifts cricket pitch, girl wins India cap

Live 3rd Test Day 5: Rain delays start of play

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India

Isro to build 3 sets of rockets for Gaganyaan

Indo-US futuristic army tech project yet to deliver

​US is one of the biggest arms supplier to India, having bagged contracts for direct sales worth $17 billion just over the last decade. Both Indian and US officials have privately admitted “disappointment” over the progress made under the DTTI of 2012.

'Loan waivers are lollipops, Cong cheated farmers'

UP: Days after Bulandshahr incident, another cop killed in mob violence

​​The deceased, Suresh Vatsa of Karimuddinpur police station, along with SO Karimuddinpur and four other constables was returning to police station after the end of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting at ITI Ground.

Kartarpur: Pak sends recommendations to India

Islamabad has given a 59-page document with 14 key recommendations to New Delhi. The recommendations call for Indian pilgrims to be given free entry and that facilitation centres and security check-posts to be set up on both sides of the border. The pilgrims shall be allowed in groups of a minimum of 15 people and Pakistan shall issue special permits to them.

How plane spotter cracked secret of Trump’s visit

Meghalaya miners won't come out alive: Survivor

Sahib Ali, hailing from Assam's Chirang district, is one of the five men who narrowly escaped the flooding coal mine a fortnight ago. He said four others who made it alive had fled to their homes in West Garo Hills district. "There is no way the trapped men will be alive. How long can a person hold his breath underwater?" he added.

Video shows Musharraf seeking US support

The undated video clips, which have been posted by dissident Pakistani columnist Gul Bukhari, shows Pervez Musharraf seeking covert US support to regain power and telling American lawmakers that he was "ashamed" of the ISI being negligent about the al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden's whereabouts. The former army chief has been living in Dubai since March 2016.

Michel spoke about Mrs Gandhi, 'son of the Italian lady': ED to court

AgustaWestland chopper scam accused Christian Michel took the name of "Mrs Gandhi" and also spoke about "the son of the Italian lady" who is going to be "the next PM of the country," the ED told the court. Alleging that Michel was being tutored from the outside, ED also sought a ban on lawyer access to Michel.

How Trump's phone call changed Syrian war

In the course of his conversation with Turkey's Erdogan, US Prez Trump reshaped US policy in the Middle East, abandoning a quarter of Syrian territory and handing Ankara the job of finishing off Islamic State in Syria."Trump asked: 'If we withdraw our soldiers, can you clean up ISIS?'", to which Erdogan replied that Turkish forces were up to the task.

Egypt police kill 40 'terrorists' after Giza attack

The ministry did not say whether the suspected terrorists were connected to Friday's attack but said its forces killed 30 people during raids on their hideouts in Giza. Security forces also killed 10 suspected terrorists in North Sinai, where the country is fighting an insurgency led by IS. It published photos of bloodied bodies with their faces concealed.

Australia 258/8 at stumps, India need two wickets

After early morning drizzle, India started an overcast fourth day in Melbourne with a 346-run lead and with five wickets in hand on a wearing pitch becoming increasingly difficult to bat on. Australia were teetering on the brink of defeat in the third Test.

4 hurt as phone explodes while charging

HC directs Ramdev's company to share profits

The high court gave the order while rejecting a petition of Divya Pharmacy against the Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board (UBB) and upholding the provisions of fair and equitable benefit-sharing as provided under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Ever heard of a temporary captain? Pant to Paine

Indian wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, gave it back to Tim Paine a day after the Australian joked about recruiting Pant to a Big Bash franchise, Hobart Hurricanes, with an offer to baby-sit while Paine takes his wife out for movies."Have you ever heard of a temporary captain, Mayank?" asked Pant in front of Paine.

UP violence: Slain cop was hacked, stoned & shot

UP cops identified Prashant Nutt and four others responsible for killing the inspector Subodh Kumar Singh. None of the five had been named in the original FIR. The sixth person, Kalua, who allegedly first attacked the officer with an axe is still absconding. Singh was allegedly attacked with an axe and stones by a mob before being shot during the Bulandhshar violence.

Rs 5,000cr stock may bleed Amazon, Flipkart

The new policy that takes effect on Feb 1, a seller having equity participation by the e-commerce marketplace entity or its group companies will not be permitted to sell its products on the platform run by such a marketplace entity. Now the biggest challenge is to dispose inventory worth Rs 2,000-2,500 cr that Amazon India and the Walmart-owned Flipkart have.

'Accidental Prime Minister' stirs political row

Based on a book by Manmohan Singh’s former media advisor Sanjaya Baru, showing the UPA in poor light, BJP’s social media handles were quick to share the trailer of the film. BJP said it was a “riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 long years”. While Congress leaders said the movie was a bid to distract attention from the failures of the Modi govt.

Live 3rd Test Day 4: Bumrah dismisses Finch early

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India

J&K: Riots dip, rioting during encounters up

After the killing of Burhan Wani, the incidents of rioting and stone-pelting dropped from around 3,000 per year to 700. On average, there have been two rioting incidents a day this year. However, casualties of rioters went up by six times, from 6 in 2016 to 37 in 2018.

Now, death penalty for sex assault on minors

​The amendment will sentence a minimum of 20 years extending upto life in prison or even death in sexual assaults during communal and sectarian violence or in the midst or aftermath of a natural calamity. Law minister said the amendments are required to “deter the rising trend of child sex abuse in the country”​

India promises Rs 4,500 crore to Bhutan

​India would contribute Rs 4,500 crore to Bhutan’s 12th five-year economic plan. India would continue to play the role of a reliable friend and partner for Bhutan, PM Modi assured. The new five-year plan of Bhutan began this year and will end in 2022​.

'CBI wanted to implicate netas in Sohrab case'

​The court said the entire chain of circumstances surrounding Sohrabuddin’s death could not be established. The judge also stated that several hostile witnesses had broken down in court and had said they were pressured or coerced by the CBI to depose falsely​.

ISI plot to target Army foiled, illegal phone exchange busted in Hyd

Based on inputs provided by a military intelligence unit in J&K, the Telangana Police have unearthed an illegal internet telephony exchange in Hyderabad. The facility was allegedly being used by Pakistan-based ISI sleuths to target Indian defence personnel and obtain sensitive information while posing as senior Army officials.

Navy divers to join rescue operation for trapped Meghalaya miners

After an inexplicable delay of over a fortnight, divers from the Navy have finally been drafted to join the ongoing operations to rescue the ill-fated 15 workers trapped in a flooded “rat-hole” coal mine in Meghalaya since Dec 13. The state and central authorities concerned have faced a lot of criticism for the huge delay in mounting an effective rescue operation.

Nirav located in UK, British agencies inform India

Minister of state for external affairs VK Singh told Rajya Sabha that National Central Bureau of Manchester conveyed to Indian agencies that their investigations have led to the location of Nirav Modi in the UK. In June, the MEA had written to several European countries seeking help in tracing Nirav Modi. He is wanted in connection with the PNB fraud case.

Why would I make a film to support anyone: Kher on 'The Accidental PM'

Actor Anupam Kher said the film should be seen as a creative endeavour and not an attempt to support a political party. He dismissed that the film is his way of supporting the BJP. The actor also confessed that he was initially reluctant to take up the project as he was aware it will land into controversies.

Jaitley: Over 6,000 PSU officers held responsible for bad loans in 2017-18

The government on Friday said action has been taken against more than 6,000 officers of nationalised banks last fiscal in cases of lapses that led to bad loans. Finance minister Arun Jaitley said that minor and major penalties have been imposed against erring officials. These include dismissal, compulsory retirement and demotion.

Cabinet clears Rs 10k cr for human spaceflight

Pocso Act: More stringent punishments approved

The government has approved amendments to the POCSO Act and introduced stringent measures to check circulation of child pornography and administration of hormones to children to attain early sexual maturity. New provision under the act also includes death penalty for aggravated sexual offence on a child.

3 Indians to spend 7 days in space as govt approves Gaganyaan budget

No ban on 'The Accidental PM': MP govt

The Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh Friday said it has not banned the film 'The Accidental Prime Minister', in which Anupam Kher plays former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

PNB fraud: 'Banks may take more than $3bn hit'

Banks could take a hit of more than $3 billion from loans and corporate guarantees provided to diamond companies at the centre of a fraud at PNB. As of March 2017, banks had extended loans and guarantees worth Rs 17,632 crore to companies tied to billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, the tax department said in a note seen by Reuters.

Investment, jobs at risk as govt tightens e-commerce norms

"On one hand, you are asking for investments and on the other, these policy changes are announced overnight without a basic consultation. This is detrimental to the concept of ease of doing business," said a senior executive at Amazon India. If the policy is strictly followed it could mean an end of the road for discounts and lucrative cash backs.

Karnataka: Factionalism returns to haunt Cong

ISIS case: Why Delhi's Jafrabad is usual suspect for NIA sleuths

Jafrabad hid its anxieties under an appearance of calm on Thursday morning. Residents of this north-east Delhi locality comprising Chauhan Bangar and Babarpur actually expected more National Investigation Agency raids. Indeed, the anti-terrorist sleuths have reason to believe that for the past few years operatives of several terror groups have lived here.

3rd Test: Bumrah rips through Aus, India on top

Called a "genius" on air by Australia's former captain Michael Clarke, pacer Jasprit Bumrah's career-best figures of 6/33 in 15.5 overs also made him the first bowler from the subcontinent to take a five-for or more in South Africa, England and Australia in the same year.

Saudi shakeup: King keeps power in son’s hands

Can't change facts: Kher on 'The Accidental PM'

"We can't change the facts," said veteran actor Anupam Kher, who plays the role of Dr. Manmohan Singh in the upcoming biopic 'The Accidental Prime Minister.'

'Hope the dog liked the bone': CBI, ED try to decode Michel's cryptic note

A note, suspected to have been written by Michel, starts with the mention of a lunch organised to discuss the deal, sources said. The note thanks GH (Guido Haschke) for the lunch "yesterday", while saying "hope the dog liked the bone".

Airports set to install body scanners from ’19

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) will come out with technical specifications following which the airports can install these machines. Trails runs have been successfully conducted at some of the airports, BCAS chief Kumar Rajesh Chandra said.

5 killed as fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise

According to a fire officer, the building, which was recently redeveloped, its firefighting system wasn’t working. The fire broke out on the 11h floor after a suspected short circuit that killed five people among whom were four women. Three of the victims seem to have died of smoke inhalation. Narrow access lanes for fire brigade is being seen as a major factor behind Thursday’s casualties.

Indians among victims of Iceland car crash

Two PIO men and two children remain in hospital in Reykjavik after the horrific accident in which a Toyota Land Cruiser fell 20 feet from a bridge close to Iceland’s famous national park on Thursday, just days after Christmas. No other vehicles were involved. Two British Indian women and one of their daughters were killed when the Toyota Land Cruiser crashed through the railings of a single track bridge in Skeiðarársandi, a popular tourist area in south Iceland.

5 killed as fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise

Five persons, including four senior citizens, died and five others were injured after a major fire broke out in a 15-storey residential building in Tilak Nagar on Thursday. Four of the five deceased were women. Three of the victims seem to have died of smoke inhalation. The fire is suspected to have caused due to short circuit, a fire officer said. The building’s firefighting system wasn’t working, said a fire officer.

Live 3rd Test Day 3: Australia lose openers early

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India

LS passes triple talaq bill amid oppn walkout

The bill relaxed some of the stringent provisions of the legislation cleared by the House a year ago which was thereafter stuck in Rajya Sabha amid opposition. The Centre brought forward an ordinance in September which made the bill effective in law as it argued cases of triple talaq were being reported despite the Supreme Court ruling it to be unconstitutional and bad in law.

How ‘Abu Huzaifa’ is radicalising youths online

Sources said this entity is recruiting and radicalising youth across south-east Asia to join the “Islamic State”. After initial contact on Facebook, the youths are brought on to closed groups on chat platforms like Threema and Telegram. Sources in an intelligence agency said that deep tracking of this handle has led them to believe that Huzaifa is a highly trained Pakistani national who has been radicalising Indian youths, possibly on behalf of Pakistan’s spy agency, the ISI.

Male staffers can get 730 days’ child care leave

Women government servants were entitled to CCL in three spells in a year that could be availed for up to two children. A 'single' male government employee has been defined as "an unmarried or widower or divorcee government servant". Though the number of eligible single male parents is likely to be limited, the move signals a shift from considering women as the principal care-givers for children.

Govt mulling farm package ahead of 2019 polls

Several rounds of discussions have been held and the view emerging within the government favours a limited direct benefit transfer scheme to help small and marginal farmers meet expenses for seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and labour. Sources said the cost of such a scheme would work out to about Rs 1.25 lakh crore and could be jointly borne by the Centre and states. Some of the participants suggested a 70:30 split of the cost between the Centre and states.

Soon, app to get fast response in case of accident

The software can instantly determine the location of the caller and send out a message to the victim or the caller with information about the actual time the nearest ambulance will take to reach the spot of accident. This could likely prove crucial in saving lives of such victims. In 2017, over 1,46,000 people were killed in road accidents in India.

Five killed in major fire at Mumbai highrise, many feared trapped

Fire officials said that the blaze is now under control but thick smoke has engulfed the building hampering rescue operation. The blaze was initially declared as 'level-2' but fire department officials later raised it to 'level-3'.

Govt mulling farm package ahead of 2019 polls

Sources said the agriculture ministry has prepared a road map and made a presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting both short and long term "sustainable" solutions to various issues that are impacting farmers and causing agricultural distress in the country.

Triple talaq bill: BJP lauds 'historic' step; political move, claim activists

'Indigo worst performing airline for consumers'

'Pujara's slow innings may cost India 3rd Test'

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting found India's slow batting baffling in the third Test and feels that Cheteshwar Pujara's 106 off 319 balls may end up being the reason for their defeat.

Lok Sabha passes triple talaq bill after Cong, AIADMK stage walkout

'Most pedophiles in UK are of Pakistani descent'

Dubai princess troubled: Ex-UN rights chief

Will sort out issues: Cong on SP's warning signals

Live: Triple talaq bill about woman justice not politics, Prasad says

Lok Sabha is now debating triple talaq bill. Stay here for live updates

Triple talaq bill debate in LS: Who said what

MCG: Paine is at it again, dares Rohit to hit a 6

Tim Paine's banter with Virat Kohli became a talking point in the Perth Test and the Australian captain was at it again from behind the stumps with Rohit Sharma at the receiving end at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Paine was caught on the stump microphone telling team-mate Finch that he would join Mumbai Indians IPL team if the stylish Indian hits a six.

ISIS case: Accused sent to 12-day NIA custody

Delhi court on Thursday sent 10 people arrested on suspicion of being members of an ISIS-inspired group who were planning suicide attacks and serial blasts, targeting politicians as also government installations, to 12-day NIA custody.

Storm in K'taka Cong over ministries, high command asked to step in

With former chief minister Siddaramaiah and DyCM G Parameshwara sparring over allocation of portfolios for newly inducted ministers at a meeting on Wednesday, KC Venugopal, AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka, decided to leave the decision to AICC president Rahul Gandhi after the two state leaders reportedly got into a verbal duel.

3rd Test: Pujara, Kohli put India in command

Cheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and stitched a 170-run stand with Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command against Australia on the second day of the third Test on Thursday. Pujara hit his second century of the series, a dogged but faultless 106 off 319 balls, to ensure that India consolidated the good start of the first day Wednesday.

Why Meghalaya's 'rat-hole' mines are a death trap

Kochi: 2 naval personnel die in accident at hangar

Akhilesh hints at keeping Cong out of UP alliance

Responding to a question on the structure of the opposition alliance in UP for Lok Sabha polls, he said: "We thank Congress for not inducting our MLA in the MP ministry. They have cleared the air and just made it easy for us." This is not the first time Akhilesh has dropped hints that the mahagathbandhan in UP may not include Congress.

Pujara equals VVS Laxman with 17th Test century

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday notched up his career’s 17th Test century during the second day of the third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With this century, Pujara has surpassed former India captain Sourav Ganguly who has 16 Test centuries to his name.

Woman ‘bobbitises’ man pestering her for sex

A 47-year-old Dombivli woman, along with two associates, chopped off the genitals of her neighbour, Tushar Pujare, 27, who had allegedly been harassing her for sexual favours for the past couple of months. The woman took Pujare to a hospital to save his life and confessed to the crime. He is critical and has been admitted in ICU.

3 T’gana siblings die in Xmas party blaze in US

The family members said that Sathwika Naik (16), Suhan Naik (15) and Jaya Suchith (14) had gone to a house in Tennessee’s Collierville for the party when the tragedy occurred. The hostess, identified as Kari Coudriet also perished in the fire. Authorities said the fire broke around 11 pm. The fire left Kari’s husband Danny and son Cole injured.

Lok Sabha to discuss triple talaq bill: Highlights

The politically sensitive bill which seeks to make the practice of instant triple talaq among Muslim men a penal offence will come up for discussion in Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Lok Sabha had last week decided to take up the bill for discussion after the Congress agreed to participate in the debate.

Live 3rd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli hits fifty

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India

Public sector banks recovery against NPAs doubles this year

In response to a parliamentary question, the finance ministry said following amendments to the Banking Regulation Act, the Reserve Bank of India directed banks to initiate insolvency proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal in 41 cases, 12 of which had cumulative outstanding of Rs 1,97,769 crore as on March 31, 2017. The remaining 29 had an outstanding of Rs 1,35,846 crore as on June 30, 2017.

NIA busts IS-inspired terror module, 10 held in Delhi, UP

The crackdown on the module, being tracked for over a month following receipt of human intelligence inputs, saw the NIA raid 17 locations across Jafrabad and Seelampur — sprawling slums in Delhi — as well as Amroha, Hapur, Meerut and Lucknow in UP. The module called itself ‘Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam’.

Short of long weekends, 2019 needs more planning

To create three or four-day weekends, employees will have to take more days off in 2019. As per some calculations, employees may have to take as many as 13 leaves during 2019. August and April 2019 will have the highest number of holidays, but employees still will have to take a few days off to create long weekends. The first long weekend of 2019 will start on January 12, a Saturday, and end with Makar Sankranti/Pongal on January 14, a Monday.

Norms for e-tailers tweaked to check discounts, cashbacks

The revised policy unveiled by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on Wednesday also puts curbs on these players from selling products of companies where they have a stake. The changes in the policy have come against the backdrop of several domestic sellers complaining about deep discounting and alleged discrimination by e-commerce giants.

Gujarat home minister during ’02 riots named UP BJP in charge

However, while Zadaphia’s selection was interpreted as an indication that Hindutva themes such as Ram temple could be a significant part of the BJP campaign, he had fallen out with Narendra Modi when the latter was Gujarat CM and was billed to be a Hindutva strongman. He rebelled against Modi and floated ‘Maha Gujarat Janata Party’ for the 2009 Lok Sabha polls but lost to BJP’s Rajendra Singh Rana by 6,000 votes.

Mufti, engineering student, welders: The IS-inspired men busted by NIA

'Cave-like, isolated hideouts indicate terrorists losing support base in J&K'

A police official made this remark on Wednesday after security forces busted an underground hideout of terrorists in Awantipora area of Pulwama district where some of the top Hizbul Mujahideen commanders were believed to be hiding.

Smith talks of CA pressure before tampering row

Banned former Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said Cricket Australia executives James Sutherland and Pat Howard played a key role in spreading the toxic "win at all costs" culture in the team that led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal.

Akhilesh-KCR meet postponed; Maya to confirm

Desi rocket launcher, explosives recovered from ISIS-style module

'Avoid coasts': Indonesia fears another tsunami

The big waves that followed the eruption of Anak Krakatoa, or "Child of Krakatoa" island volcano, hit communities along the Sunda Strait on Saturday night. The eruption is believed to have set off a large landslide on the volcano, either on its slope or underwater, displacing the water that slammed into Java and Sumatra islands.

Not easy to check emotions and focus: Mayank

Mayank Agarwal had been waiting for his India debut for the past one year but when dream turned into a reality, there was such a surge of emotions that the Karnataka batsman found it difficult to focus on the job at hand.

Kin of miners trapped in Meghalaya seek miracle

Teenage siblings from Telangana die in US fire

According to relatives, the siblings- Sathwika Naik (16), Suhan Naik (15) and Jaya Suchith (14) - were studying in US and attended a Christmas party at a local resident's house which caught fire on December 24.

NIA raids 16 places in UP, Delhi after new ISIS module traced; 10 held

​10 people from UP and Delhi have been detained in suspected involvement with ISIS-inspired terror module. NIA conducted searches across 16 locations in UP and Delhi. The group was under NIA surveillance for some time following inputs of their suspicious activities.

'Very difficult' to predict next PM, Ramdev says

"We can't say who will become the next prime minister (after the 2019 general elections)." "We do not have a political or religious agenda... We want to make a spiritual India and world... Not Hindu India or communal India," Yoga guru Ramdev said.

Mayank shines on debut, India grab advantage in Boxing Day Test

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli combined to frustrate Australia for an entire session as India held the whip-hand at 215 for two at the close of a grinding opening day of the third test on Wednesday.

JD(S) worker’s murder turns flashpoint for allies

The murder is the latest flashpoint to emerge between coalition partners Congress and JD(S) in the latter’s stronghold. While the police have registered an FIR naming eight people in the gruesome killing of 48-year-old Prakash, JD(S) has blamed Congress workers. Prakash, 48, was the husband of former Mandya Zilla Panchayat president Lalitha.

Golfer Randhawa arrested for poaching in UP

As per preliminary information received, Jyotinder Singh Randhawa alias Jyoti Singh Randhawa -- who is an international golfer -- and Mahesh Virajdar have been arrested in a poaching case in Motipur Range of Katerniaghat. Interrogation and further legal action is being carried out by the DFO Katarniaghat and his team.

'Baby was anyway dying': Mumbai hospital cuts payout to fire victim

The parents of a week-old twin girl killed in the Marol ESIC Hospital fire last week have been denied full compensation of Rs 10 lakh by the ESIC, with officials allegedly claiming that the baby, born prematurely, "was critical since birth and there was a possibility that the death was natural".

Live 3rd Test Day 1: Pujara fifty grinds Australia

IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: Debutant Mayank Agarwal produced a confident 76-run knock before falling at stroke of tea as India made a steady start to the third Test against Australia at the MCG.

Indians buying bigger cars: Dzire now top selling

In the first eight months of this fiscal, while the Alto sold 1.69 lakh units, the Dzire surged ahead with 1.8 lakh units. Interestingly, the numbers declined by 4% for the Alto while the higher-priced Dzire saw volumes go up by a strong 19%, according to numbers released by industry body Siam.

Live 3rd Test Day 1: India off to a steady start

Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball by ball commentary of 3rd Test match between India and Australia on Times of India

Only 35 MPs spent entire MPLADS funds

None of the Lok Sabha constituencies in the southern states has utilized the entire allocation. West Bengal, UP, Gujarat, and Haryana are the only states where one or more constituencies utilized the entire allocation.

Mumbai e-way to come into Delhi; Manesar to get closer

The 59-km stretch will include construction of the much-delayed Kalindi Kunj bypass in Delhi, revamp of the Faridabad bypass and a greenfield stretch that will connect the Delhi-Agra highway with WPE. The new link has been approved to provide an alternative route to reduce the massive traffic congestion on DelhiFaridabad road and reduce travel time between Delhi and Manesar.

50% rise in Canadian citizenship for Indians this year

As country of birth, India figured in the second highest number of applications from those claiming Canadian citizenship. Philippines topped this list by a slender lead: 15,600-odd Filipinos became citizens of Canada during this ten-month period, but this was a marginal increase of 11% compared to the traffic from Philippines for the entire 12 months of 2017.

Shell out Rs 11L to stay at Raj hotels on Dec 31

“Generally, the rates for these exclusive suites are much higher than the average room tariff but on occasions like December 31, they go up significantly. This year, the tariffs have risen by up to 40% for December 31 [compared to November],” said a source at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur which quotes a price of Rs 8.52 lakh per room night without taxes. This is a 7% rise over the New Year rates in 2017.

Now, law minister pushes for SC/ST quota in judiciary

While an all-India judicial service with an exam-based intake at the entry level has been proposed in the past and Prasad has spoken on the need for the judiciary to be more representative, the minister referred to SC/ST quotas at the entry level in judicial services at a function organised by the All India Lawyers Board in Lucknow on Monday.

'Shoot the killers': HDK courts controversy

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy courted controversy as he ordered police to shoot the killers of a JD(S) worker in Mandya. His statement went viral and many condemned it. Realising the trouble coming, the CM issued a clarification saying that it was an emotional outburst​.

J&J faulty hip implant payouts set to be delayed

The move has been triggered by complaints from patients as well the company about lack of consultation while fixing the compensation, officials said. Now the committee is expected to hold separate consultations with all the parties before taking a final view on the compensation.

Doklam to Wuhan: Why 2018 will be a watershed year in India-China ties

In 2017, the bilateral ties were marred by rancour and bitterness over the CPEC, followed by the 73-day standoff at Doklam. After PM Modi and Chinese President Xi's informal Wuhan summit to bring ties back on track, 2019 could be the year of deliverables with onus on China to reset its strategic ties with India, overcoming any sabotaging efforts from close ally Pakistan.

Ahead of Melbourne Test, Kohli says batsmen must 'step up collectively'

Their patchy performance has stuck out like a sore thumb during the first 2 Tests and Virat Kohli urged his batsmen to complement the superb effort of his bowling unit in the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Wednesday. Kohli made it clear that neither his team's Adelaide victory nor the Perth defeat will have any bearing when Melbourne Test starts.

Bogibeel bridge to boost defence on China border

'Won't forfeit faith': How Christians are defying Xi's crack down on Xmas

In early December, the police shut Early Rain Covenant Church in the southwest city of Chengdu as part of what activists said is the most severe crackdown on Christianity in more than a decade. As millions around the world celebrate Christmas, China has led an unrelenting campaign against unofficial churches in China, which by some estimates serve 30 million people.

Kaif's befitting reply to Imran's minority jibe

Imran Khan asserted that Pakistan, as envisioned by founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah, stands for the rights of minorities. Last week, the Pakistan Prime Minister had invited stern reactions for India for saying that he will "show" the Modi government how to treat minorities.

Bogibeel bridge a lifeline for lakhs of people: PM

I don't need to carry banner for people to know who I am: Kohli

Virat Kohli is not interested in fighting perceptions about his public persona, something that has been debated over the years. "What I do or how I think, I am not going to take a banner outside to the world and explain that this is who I am and you need to like me or stuff like that," the skipper said on the eve of 'Boxing Day' Test.

Bogibeel bridge: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday inaugurated the country's longest rail-cum-road bridge over Brahmaputra river at Bogibeel near Dibrugarh in Assam. After reaching Dibrugarh in the afternoon, Modi directly flew to Bogibeel in a chopper and inaugurated the 4.94-km-long double-decker bridge from the southern bank of the river.

Live: Bogibeel a lifeline for millions, says PM

India's longest rail-road bridge, that spans 4.94 km, will play a vital role in providing logistical support for the Army along the international border in Arunachal Pradesh. Stay with TOI for the live updates

Ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi's statue vandalised in Punjab

In a brazen incident, two Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders - Gurdeep Gosha and Meetpal Singh Dugri - on Tuesday vandalised the statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, installed near Salem Tabri here.

Why research scholars in IITs & other institutions are protesting

The last hike for the 1.25 lakh research scholar community was in 2014. With no hike since then and no communication from the government, scholars across institutions have joined hands to launch a nationwide movement demanding a better stipend. Apart from citing the rising cost, they claim that 60% of these scholars support their families out of this money.

Why Siddaramaiah ticks with Congress top brass

What explains Siddaramaiah’s easy rapport with and sway over the Congress high command? For one, after many years the Congress leadership now has in the former chief minister a leader from Karnataka who will speak his views on issues while getting the top brass to agree to his line of thinking.

New Year gift: Ram Sethu on railway map

Dhanushkodi railway station was destroyed and abandoned after the 1964 Rameshwaram cyclone and it remains unattended. The station's destruction had left the popular tourist destination as a ghost town. The new railway line will be a boon to pilgrims visiting the place.

HUL found not passing lower GST benefit

The issue relates to HUL denying benefit of a GST cut in Nov 2017 to consumers. NAA estimated the amount of profiteering by the company at close to Rs 535 cr, of which around Rs 455 cr was denial of benefits to consumers. Of this, some credits were given to HUL, resulting in undue gains of Rs 383 cr, the NAA said in an order released on its website.

Kolkata: Man lives with mom’s corpse for 18 days

Krishna Bhattacharya (mother of Maitreya) died 18 days ago, the son told cops. “I was waiting for it to rot for three more days and would have buried her at our home after the 21-day cycle was complete,” he said, explaining that he had learned this ritual was auspicious “according to the doctrine” and that he and his mother believed in it.

Rs 1/kilo of onions makes farmers cry

Before this, the minimum wholesale onion price had touched Re1 per kg on July 17, 2017. Prior to this, the minimum onion prices had dropped to 5 paisa per kg in 2016. The summer crop, harvested in March and April, has shelf life of about six months.

Sniping like beheading, will avenge killings by Pak, say Army officials

The Indian Army will “more than avenge” the killing of two of its junior commissioned officers (JCOs) in sniping action by Pak troops in Jumgund area of Kupwara district of north Kashmir last Friday. “It will be at a time and place of our choosing, like we have retaliated to such sniping operations in the past,” said an officer.

Ind vs Aus: Rahul, Vijay dropped for MCG Test

India dumped openers Murali Vijay and KL Rahul after a lean run of form and will be without injured spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the third Test against Australia in Melbourne from Wednesday. Experienced middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma was declared fit and resumes his place in the side after missing the second Test in Perth.

Onus on party chief for poor show: Gadkari

Speaking at the annual IB endowment lecture, the minister said, "If I am the party president, and my MPs and MLAs are not doing well, then who is responsible? I am." The comments will be seen as a suggestion that the buck stops with BJP president Amit Shah.

Mum landlord held for secretly filming PG girls

A 47-year-old landlord was arrested by police for allegedly installing a hidden camera inside the room of three girls who were staying as paying guests in his 4-bedroom upmarket apartment in south Mumbai. Police said that the accused, who stays with his elderly parents, is unmarried and has a business of trading in gift boxes.

Can't endure 41-hour flight to India: Choksi

The reply was submitted before special judge M S Azmi on Monday through advocates Sanjay Abbot and Rahul Agarwal. The Enforcement Directorate had moved a plea seeking to declare Choksi a fugitive economic offender and confiscate his properties under the provisions of Fugitive Economic Offenders Act.

FM says 12% and 18% GST rates will be merged, 28% slab to go

He said the next priority was to lower the levy on cement from 28% to 18% and added that “the sun is setting on the 28% slab”. Although the minister, who heads the GST Council, did not elaborate on what the converged “standard rate” would be, he said it could be some mid-point between the two.

SC to take up Ayodhya case on January 4

The list of business for January 4 on the SC website shows the petitions placed for "direction" before a bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, which is unlikely to commence hearing on the vexed issue as the September 27 judgment by a three-judge bench had ruled that it could be adjudicated by a three-judge bench.

Govt may push messenger apps to track users

The changes that the govt. plans to introduce in the IT act will impact platforms that promise encryption and enhanced privacy to users. It will result in serious trouble for products like WhatsApp which haven't yet acted on identifying people behind fake news. The draft mandates internet companies to respond within 72 hours of a lawful order.

Now, Uddhav says ‘chowkidar chor hai’

Stating that the outcome of the Mizoram and Telangana polls has given the clear message that voters have chosen strong regional outfits over national parties, Thackeray appealed to voters to give a similar mandate to the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. On the recent seat-sharing pact between BJP and Paswan, he said, “Let other leaders, like Nitish Kumar and Paswan, make their stand public on the Ram temple issue.”

BJP moves SC over Bengal yatra, hearing in Jan

The state BJP challenged the TMC government's decision to deny permission for ' Ganatantra Bachao Yatras ', which were scheduled to start in three phases from three different locations to touch all 42 Lok Sabha constituencies, before the Calcutta HC.

From US, 'friends of Modi' set to blitz India with calls for re-election

The US chapter of the Overseas Friends of the BJP has some 4,000 members. Many cannot travel home to vote, so ardent BJP backers are channeling their energy into phone campaigns and a blitz of social media messages to people in India. Indian-Americans, around four million, are one of the most educated and prosperous minorities in the US and admired in India.

Indian firm takes over ops of Chabahar port in Iran

As KCR bats for federal front, Cong slams him for dividing secular forces

The Congress on Monday hit out at Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, who is leading a campaign to form a non-BJP and non-Congress alliance for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute on January 4

Sharif gets 7-year jail term in corruption case

However, the court acquitted him in another case related to investments in the United Kingdom and imposed a fine of 1.6 million pounds. His sons, Hassan and Hussain Nawaz were declared absconders for failing to face the charges against them.

Top US universities oppose Trump admin's student visa policy changes

Under longstanding immigration policies, when an individual is no longer authorised to remain in the US — such as when a visa expires — a period of "unlawful presence" begins. After six months of unlawful presence, an individual can be forced to return to their country of origin and subject to a three year bar from the US.

Pandya in ODI squad, Dhoni returns to T20Is

The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday announced the Indian squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia. The same squad has been picked for the ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 23.

SC refuses urgent hearing on BJP Rath Yatra plea

The BJP had planned to launch the yatra from three districts of the state.BJP had challenged last Friday's order of the division bench of the HC which had set aside the order of a single judge allowing the yatra. The SC on Monday declined to accord urgent hearing on the BJP's plea challenging the Calcutta HC order not allowing its Rath Yatra in Bengal.

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif gets 7-year jail term in corruption case

UK-bound Punjabi boys stuck in Germany’s town

Many Punjabi youths can be seen in the main city centre of Munich. Sporting stud earrings, gelled hair and trendy clothes, these youths do odd jobs and wait for the right time to go to France or Belgium, from where they will try their luck for UK.

Boxing Day Test: Selection issues bog down India

Halfway into the tour, the Indian team management continues to be in a dilemma over selection issues despite having 19 players on their roster. According to coach Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin - who missed the second Test in Perth due to injuries - are on the mend with the former better placed to be fit for the Boxing Day Test.

BJP moves SC for Rath Yatra permission in WB

The party, which sought an urgent hearing, has planned to launch the yatra from three districts of the state. The party approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to hold the campaign 'Save Democracy Rally', which would cover 42 parliamentary constituencies in the state ahead of the 2019 general elections.

GST rate to be fixed between 12-18%: Jaitley

In a Facebook post titled ‘Eighteen Months of GST', Jaitley said, of the 1,216 commodities which are used, broadly 183 are taxed at zero rate, 308 at 5%, 178 at 12% and 517 at 18%. “The 28% slab is now a dying slab,” he said. Currently 28 items, including luxury and sin goods, auto parts, dishwashers, AC and cement remain in the highest slab of 28%.

Indonesia tsunami: Landslide seen as the trigger

A chunk of southern flank of the volcanic Anak Krakatau island may have slipped into the ocean just minutes before a tsunami hit an Indonesian shore, killing hundreds of people, scientists said. At least 280 people were killed, hundreds injured and numerous buildings were heavily damaged when the tsunami struck between Java and Sumatra islands, on Saturday.

30-year-old US church to be converted into temple

A 30-year-old church in Portsmouth, Virginia, in the US has been bought to be converted into a Swaminarayan Hindu temple. The pran pratistha (consecration) ceremony for the idols will be done once the church is revamped as a temple.

LS polls 2019: BJP’s allies suddenly find more bargaining power

This was reflected in the NDA’s seat-sharing deal for Bihar announced on Sunday where Ram Vilas Paswan’s LJP managed to wrangle six Lok Sabha seats besides a Rajya Sabha nomination. BJP, on the other hand, will have to bench five of its sitting MPs. The party had won 22 of the 30 seats it contested in 2014, but will now fight only 17 seats, having conceded 17 to JD(U).

18-yr-old girl from Pauri set on fire by stalker dies

The man, who is already married, had been stalking her and pursuing her for a relationship. Frustrated with her rejection, he doused her with petrol and set her on fire. He was arrested on December 16, the day he allegedly committed the crime.

Paswan big gainer in Bihar seat-share pact

Asked whether the six seats to LJP included one for Paswan's party in UP, Shah said, "The decisions are only with regard to Bihar." Sources said Paswan could be NDA's RS candidate from Assam. The terms of two members, including former PM Manmohan Singh, end in June.

UP doctor kills ex-wife, keeps her 'alive' online

A surgeon of Gorakhpur allegedly murdered his ex-wife by throwing her off a cliff at Pokhra in Nepal, but kept her virtually alive for seven months. The doctor and his two accomplices were arrested and sent to jail.

Govt plans last-mile push for Ayodhya resolution in SC

The forceful stance will reflect the state government's, as also the Modi government's, empathy for the urgency with which Vishwa Hindu Parishad - with the strong backing of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh - has taken up its long-pending demand for a Ram temple in Ayodhya in recent weeks, when it has criticised the SC for delaying a verdict in the case.

'Clear bank dues when loans are waived'

The move follows the experience of several lenders in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, where the dues have remained pending although they had written off the loans based on announcements from the state governments, banking sources said.

KCR meets Patnaik, talks of federal front

"Yes, both of us discussed the federal front during our meeting," Naveen told the media even as KCR exuded confidence that something would emerge from the dialogue. Naveen's assertion marks a departure from his previous non-committal stand about teaming up with any party, be it BJP, Congress or a third front.

Data bill moots ban on transfer of personal info

Violations – including unauthorized processing of personal data -- run the risk of severe financial censure, with the maximum penalty pegged at Rs 15 crore or four per cent of the worldwide turnover (whichever is higher).

Only BJP can get mandir constructed, says Yogi

" Ram Mandir ka nirman agar koi karega to wo hum hi karenge...koi doosra nahi karega (Only we can construct the Ram temple. No one else)," Yogi told a gathering of cadres of BJP and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). His speech was met with applause and chants of " Vote usiko jayega jo mandir banwayega (People will vote only for those who build the temple)" from the gathering.

Infy likely to buy back shares again, for $1.6 bn

Infosys is coming off a one-year moratorium for the share buyback that ends in December. Sources told TOI that the buyback announcement could be a part of the board resolution when it meets on January 11 to consider the audited quarterly financial results.

Govt likely to lower GST on cement

Cement currently faces a 28% levy and a decision on the issue was postponed on Saturday as the Centre and the states did not want to take an annual hit of Rs 13,000 crore. In case of under-construction residential units a decision has been taken in-principle although the modalities are yet to be finalized.

Volunteers helping lakhs prove they’re Indian

The volunteers belong to two NGOs and their main job is to help those who did not make it to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) file their claims by the December 31 deadline. Of 40.7 lakh who were left out of the NRC, only 14.3 lakh have filed for inclusion till now. The biggest hurdles have been illiteracy and the burden of paperwork.

Detention camps: Why Pak is silent about plight of Muslims in China

Pakistan defended China against a growing outcry over Muslims who are being detained by Beijing, saying the issue was being "sensationalised" by foreign media. Political & economic factors, including concerns about losing out on vast Chinese investments, have kept Pakistan and other Muslim countries silent about the plight in China of fellow Muslims, the Uighurs.

State leaders planning to take call on Rahul as oppn's PM candidate: Stalin

Politicians slam Imran's ‘minorities’ jibe at govt

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's statement on "showing" the Modi government "how to treat minorities", has evoked stern reactions from various political leaders. Leaders from across political parties lashed out at Khan, saying that the Pakistan PM should first mend affairs of his own country before sermonizing India.

Pune woman is fastest Asian to cycle the globe

In an incredible feat for any Indian, 20-year-old Pune woman Vedangi Kulkarni has become the fastest Asian to cycle the globe. Elements, both human & natural, tested Kulkarni. This included being chased by a grizzly bear in Canada, camping alone for multiple nights in the snow in Russia and being robbed at a knife-point in Spain.

Fit Jadeja available for Melbourne Test: BCCI

India’s spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has recuperated from his left shoulder discomfort and is available for selection for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, BCCI said in a statement on Sunday.

25 fake call centres busted in Noida since July, 300 'cyber thugs' held

Congress wins assembly bypoll in Jharkhand

Congress posted a convincing win over BJP in the byelections to the Kolebira assembly seat in Simdega district, results of which were announced on Sunday. Congress candidate Naman Bixal Kongari defeated BJP’s Basant Soreng by 9,658 votes to clinch the seat after 20 rounds of counting.

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1 आंखों की देखभाल दिन भर लगातार कंप्यूटर और लैपटॉप पर समय बीताने के कारण आंखो को काफी नुकसान पहुंचाता है। इस नुकसान की पूर्ति करने के लिए आहार और आंखों के लिए जरूरी चीजों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए। आंखों की रोशनी को बढ़ाने और उसे बरकरार रखने के लिए जानिए कुछ खास उपायों के बारे में। 2 आहार पर ध्यान दें हफ्ते में कम से कम तीन बार मछली का सेवन करें। इसके सेवन से आंखों में ड्राई-आई सिंड्रोम की समस्‍या दूर हो जाएगी। इसके अलावा पालक का सेवन करें यह पोषक तत्‍वों से भरपूर होती है जिससे आंखों की रोशनी बढ़ती है। अपने आहार में अंडे को भी शामिल करें क्योंकि इससे ल्‍यूटिन और जियाक्‍साथिन मिलता है जो आंखों की रोशनी को बढ़ाता है। 3 नियमित जांच करवाएं अगर आपकी आंखों की रोशनी बिल्‍कुल ठीक है और आपको पढ़ने में भी किसी प्रकार की कोई समस्‍या नहीं होती है फिर भी साल में कम से कम एक बार आंखों की जांच अवश्‍य करवानी चाहिए। यह आंखों को स्‍वस्‍थ रखने का सबसे बेहतर तरीका है। इससे आंखों में होने वाली समस्‍या से भी निजात मिल जाती है और समय पर उसका इलाज भी हो जाता है। 4 पलक झपकाते र

Shocking video shows tsunami sweeping away Indonesian band

Some 200 employees of state electricity utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) and family members had gathered at the Tanjung Lesung beach for an end-of-year party when the tsunami struck on Saturday night. Video footage shared on social media showed partygoers enjoying the music and then screaming as the waves crashed into the stage and band members were swept away. Reuters was not able to immediately verify the video.

KCR's twin agenda: 'Cong-mukt' Telangana & conquest of 16 LS seats

TRS has launched ‘Operation Akarsh’ to woo Congress MLAs into TRS fold. “Congress needs at least 12 MLAs to get the main opposition status in the 119-member assembly and in the event of TRS managing to cart away eight of its legislators, it would be successful in depriving the grand old party of opposition status,” a TRS leader said.

Sabarimala: Women group returns amid protests

The hill shrine witnessed a major showdown between the agitating devotees and police, as hundreds of devotees broke the police cordon to attack the women who had come for darshan at Sabarimala.

Is it the end of road for Gujarat’s ‘baby factory’?

Anand-based Akanksha Infertility Clinic, a cornerstone in India’s Rs 1,300 cr-plus commercial surrogacy industry, wore a weary look with surrogate mothers asking each other about the bill. The hospital, helmed by Dr Nayana Patel, has delivered over 100 babies annually since 2010. 62 mothers are in different stages of pregnancy at the facility right now.

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Fast2blogg Being a Celebrity is a tough job, here in India! They cannot walk on road freely without being hogged down by the commoners. But you know what is tougher, or rather for whom it is tougher? For the Celebrity Lookalike! How would that feel? Being mistaken to be one of the famous personalities might appear flattering at some point, but for a few it might be a not so good feeling! They say there are seven people in the world that might look similar in appearances. Looking at these fellows we might just actually believe in this theory. Here were present before you a few famous celebrities and their lookalikes. Take a look and be amazed. क्या आप प्रति दिन 2000rs से अधिक अर्जित करना , Download and earn for free Click here 1.Ranbir Kapoor-Junaid Shad While Ranbir Kapoor is a heartthrob of the nation, slightly on the local level, Junaid from Kashmir is the Ranbir Kapoor of Kashmir University. He has been mistaken a lot of times to be Ranbir. He is pursuing MBA a