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Amrita Pritam: Google Doodle honours Punjabi literary giant`s 100th birth anniversary

In 1956, Pritam became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her magnum opus Sunehade. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NGMl1q

Article 370: Pakistan PM Imran Khan to visit Umerkot

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First NRC list to be released today, high alert in Assam; CM Sarbananda Sonowal appeals for calm

Ahead of the release of first NRC list, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal has called upon the people of the state to maintain peace and tranquillity. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Uiv53G

First NRC list to be released today, high alert in Assam; CM Sarbananda Sonowal appeals for calm

Ahead of the release of first NRC list, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal has called upon the people of the state to maintain peace and tranquillity. from Zee News :State https://ift.tt/2Uiv53G

Adolf Hitler was innocent: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's hacked account sends racist tweets

One of the tweets from the hacked account said Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was innocent, while others contained derogatory comments about black people and Jews. from Zee News :Business https://ift.tt/2ZGU8P3

La semana en imágenes

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES EN ESPAÑOL from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ZK6x9a

India willing to discuss outstanding issues with Pakistan bilaterally: S Jaishankar

Ever since Jammu and Kashmir was stripped of its special status, Islamabad has downgraded bilateral relations with New Delhi by suspending trade. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2HBOreY

India never lobbied to get Pakistan in FATF blacklist: Government sources

Clearly Pakistan is not serious about complying with internationally accepted norms in these areas, said top government sources. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32jOK5Y

Brexit: UK faces mounting political, legal, diplomatic challenges

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UK PM Boris Johnson's Brexit plan is facing mounting legal, political and diplomatic challenges as Ireland accused Britain of being unreasonable. Former British PM John Major sought to stop the suspension of parliament. Johnson warned on Friday that opposition to his plans is weakening Britain's negotiating position by giving EU leaders the impression that parliament may step in to block Brexit. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/32jPfNo

India vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd Test Day 1: Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant take India to 264/5 at stumps

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'Saaho' box office collection day 1: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer rakes in Rs 24 crore on its opening day

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Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today—August 31, 2019

It's a new day, a new beginning. It's all about the starting life afresh. So as you begin a new journey, find out what the stars have in store for you today. There are twelve zodiac signs and each has its distinct feature. Be it, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - each of the signs has something unique to tell. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/32iu7aC

Child-lifter rumour: Mentally ill man thrashed

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Kamothe police have arrested a 28-year-old mentally unstable youth for allegedly attempting to kidnap a four-year-old girl from near her chawl house in Sector-14, Kamothe, around 10.30 pm on Thursday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UkO5yp

Thane ashram won't be razed for now: SC

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Three structures, including the Balayogi Shri Sadanand Maharaj Ashram, located inside Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thane will not be demolished for now. The Supreme Court on Friday, while hearing two interim applications filed by senior BJP leader Ram Naik and the Sadanand Ashram Trust from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZuDbw7

Mumbai has grown along transit routes: Researcher

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The built-up area in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) increased by 4.5 times between 1972 and 2011 while the population grew three times, a study at IIT-Bombay has shown. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34gNtOX

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm 08/30/19 5:52 PM

2nd Test: Kohli helps India into strong position

Captain Virat Kohli's fighting 76 and opener Mayank Agarwal's half century helped India reach 264 for 5 on Day 1 to take a slight edge over the West Indies in their World Test Championships second match in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday. Hanuma Vihari (42*) and Rishabh Pant (27*) were unbeaten at the crease when umpires called it a day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2zx2HkH

Delhi student held in Mumbai for hoax call to NIA

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Inspiration from a Hindi movie might have landed a 22-year-old Delhi youth in jail. On Thursday, Subhamkumar Pal made a call to National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in New Delhi and said “something big” was to happen in Mumbai the next day. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LeFkly

Comaneci awed by video of schoolkids' gymnastics skills

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CBI carries out 'surprise raids' at 150 sites, govt depts under lens

CBI on Friday carried out "surprise checks" at 150 locations in the country as part of their special drive on curbing corruption in government departments. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zw93zH

10 PSU banks merged into 4 large entities

The merged entity comprising Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will become the second largest lender after SBI. The merger of Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will create the fifth largest lender, with the Union Bank, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank amalgamation at number six, based on business at the end of March 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Uo1dD5

Imran Khan threatens nuclear war, 'consequences for the whole world,' if Kashmir issue is not addressed

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At 5%, GDP growth hits over 6-yr low in Apr-June

The country's GDP growth slowed to an over six-year low of 5% in the April-June quarter, dragged down by manufacturing sector expansion of just 0.6%, sluggish financial services, farm and construction sectors and a slowdown in consumption. “The slowdown in growth is due to endogenous and exogenous factors,” said chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZBzDqW

How Akshay travels for his 'Laxmmi Bomb' shoot

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Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Laxmmi Bomb' has been the talk of the town since the announcement. The actor is currently busy shooting for the film which is being helmed by Raghava Lawrence. It's a Hindi remake of Tamil film 'Muni 2: Kanchana'. from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZsSKEz

Vikram hints on Athiya-KL Rahul dating rumours

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Athiya Shetty has been in the news for her rumoured relationship with cricketer K L Rahul. It is being reported that the duo is going strong with each other. However, Athiya and K L have kept mum about it. from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LlXa62

Saaho or 2.0 which film is most expensive?

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Prabhas won everyone's heart with his stellar performances in 'Baahubali' and its sequel. And now, he is all set for his another action flick 'Saaho' co-starring Shraddha Kapoor. The film has been the talk of the town since the announcement. The trailer and the songs of the film have received a lot of love from all the quarters. from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZsSHsn

Deepika Padukone is drooling over this dress

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From slaying on the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to stealing the limelight away from any event she makes an appearance, Deepika Padukone doesn't need any lesson on fashion. from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LeYM1D

65-year-old man killed by terrorists in Parimpora area of Srinagar, search underway

A search has also been launched by the security forces to nab the terrorists. from Zee News :State https://ift.tt/2ZlPhHM

Brazil prohibits Amazon land-clearing fires for 60 days over crops, cattle grazing

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro last Friday ordered the deployment of military personnel to fight the blazes throughout the Amazon region.   from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2L8SXnH

Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say

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Chinese soldiers in Hong Kong won't 'sit on hands' if situation worsens: China Daily

The possibility of PLA deployment to quell protests has hung over Hong Kong, but the city`s government, which ultimately answers to Beijing, has repeatedly said it can handle the situation.   from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/349oHQT

5 booked in Jammu for ‘sensitive’ posts

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Mum man stabs wife over ‘affair’, jumps to death

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A 51-year-old Virar man allegedly slit his neck and jumped to his death from his 3rd floor flat on Thursday after stabbing his wife over her alleged affair. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZyKH8k

Prosecutor held for Rs 5L bribe in cheating case

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In the second arrest of a government lawyer in three months, the ACB on Thursday caught Mangesh Arote, a public prosecutor in the Himalaya bridge (CST) collapse case, red-handed taking bribe from an accused in a cheating case. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/349pMbp

2 men convicted in 13-year-old’s 2015 gang rape

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A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act court on Thursday convicted and sentenced two men on charges of gang raping a 13-year-old girl who had run away from home after her grandmother had scolded her for wearing a short skirt in 2015. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UeUSJY

In first visit after scrapping of Article 370, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat to visit J&K today

Pakistan has adopted a high-pitched scathing verbal attack against India ever since PM Narendra Modi-led government abrogated Article 370 and Article 35A from Jammu and Kashmir. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2L7VBtu

India, Pakistan likely to hold last technical talks on Kartarpur Corridor today

Kartarpur Corridor project is expected to be opened in November for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2PqSbq0

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down

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China's new drug law may open door for Indian generic medicines: Report

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Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today- August 30, 2019

It's a new day, a new beginning. It's all about the starting life afresh. So as you begin a new journey, find out what the stars have in store for you today. There are twelve zodiac signs and each has its distinct feature. Be it, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - each of the signs has something unique to tell. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2Hxsluj

The Man Trump Wishes He Were

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Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.

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Centre gives Rs 47,000 crore to 27 states to boost green cover

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Pak-trained commandos may enter Gulf of Kutch, warns intel

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J&K: Netas to be freed in 2 weeks?

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Over 2K trees to be cut in Aarey Colony

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A controversial proposal dooming over 2,000 trees in the green belt of Aarey Colony was passed by the BMC’s Tree Authority on Thursday, paving the way for the Metro III car shed. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2zxq5yA

50,000 vacancies to be filled soon: J&K governor

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Sushmita Sen's BF Rohman Shawl wishes her daughter Alisah on her 10th birthday; calls her 'my precious one'

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Money laundering in INX Media case still going on: ED tells SC

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China rotates new batch of troops into Hong Kong amid intensifying protests

Hong Kong has been engulfed in angry and sometimes violent protests against the government for three months, sparked by a now-suspended extradition bill and concerns that Beijing was trying to bring the territory under greater mainland control.   from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2ZzIycC

UEFA Men's Player of the Year award to be given away on Aug 29

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UEFA Men's Player of the Year award to be given away on Aug 29 from Sports - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2MJPE8n

Fan pulls Kartik Aaryan's cheeks in this viral video, actor blushes and poses for selfies—Watch

The video has gone viral on the internet and several fan clubs have shared it on social media.  from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2ZwUlby

Allahabad HC to hear Azam Khan's plea for quashing FIRs registered against him

In his plea, the SP leader had contended that the all FIRs registered against him are politically motivated. from Zee News :State https://ift.tt/30INdWL

6.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan's Hokkaido, no casualties reported

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted Japan`s Hokkaido on Thursday morning. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2Zpti2u

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh on Thursday, review regional security situation

This is the first visit by a senior Central government minister since the formation of the UT.   from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/343gm1f

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today — August 29, 2019

Plan your day according to the daily predictions by Astro expert Sundeep Kochar.   from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/30Ky33A

Neeru Bajwa: All those times when the actress gave us some strong family goals

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Pak claim forces Rahul to clarify stand on Kashmir

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Vidya Balan recounts her casting couch experience in southern film industry

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PM Narendra Modi to launch `Fit India Movement` today; schools, colleges to live-stream event

The programme will be directly telecast on Doordarshan between 10 AM to 11 AM. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2NEuatg

Mumbai can expect a wet Ganeshotsav again

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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain in Mumbai and adjoining areas from September 3, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi festivities start this year. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NBKqes

Mum: 10 yrs jail for man who made minor pregnant

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A Pocso Act court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a 35 year-old-man to ten years for repeatedly raping and impregnating his 14-year-old neighbour in 2016. The survivor underwent an abortion in January 2017. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MIyIPr

Building safety onus on consultants: Bombay HC

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In a significant ruling to govern how dilapidated buildings are certified by experts, the Bombay high court said it would now demand that consultants "stand by their report and accept responsibility for it". from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NCORFV

Mumbai-Ahmedabad private train from November

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The first private Tejas Express between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, taken on lease by IRCTC, is expected to run from November with stoppages at Surat and Vadodara. The train will have flexi fares, on the lines of Shatabdi Express, but they will be 50% lower than air fares from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MKPY6K

Pothole claims Panvel biker’s life

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A biker was killed as he came under the wheels of a trailer after skidding on a pothole-ridden stretch of the Belapur-Uran road around 6.15am on Tuesday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LhxhnQ

Constitution bench to examine legality of J&K’s altered status

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Longer jail time means greater political mileage: J&K governor on detention of politicians

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Justice Sunil Gaur, who rejected Chidambaram's bail, tipped to head PMLA Appellate Tribunal

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Exclusive - Nach Baliye 9 host Waluscha De Sousa on body shaming: I got rejected because I was not skinny enough

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Marathi remake of Khasi film ‘Onaatah' ready to release

The film is directed by Sanjay Memane, a popular Marathi cinematographer. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2ZEsFSk

Bishnoi's PA dies, cops await autopsy report

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Mum: Girl tonsured by mom, friend’s tresses cut

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A Class 9 girl’s head was tonsured by her mother in a Bandra East slum, after which the mother, along with three others, entered the house of one of the girl’s friends in the neighbourhood and, after taking the friend forcibly to her own home, cut her tresses. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33Ysj8l

BMC fines 1,300 for illegal parking

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In the almost two months since the BMC began implementing its new no-parking rule, over 1,300 vehicle owners have been penalised, adding over Rs 83.9 lakh to civic coffers. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2U89bjw

EAM S Jaishankar slams Pakistan, says country uses terrorism as diplomatic tool

Speaking in Moscow, Russia, he said, "Problem with Pakistan is very different. I would say if today you look at international relations, I cannot think of any other country in the world,  which actually uses terrorism as a diplomatic tool against its neighbour. It a very unique phenomenon." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2Zm3BjD

In SC, P Chidambaram dares ED to prove bank a/cs, assets abroad

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Hong Kong facing worst crisis since 1997 handover: Chinese diplomat

Hong Kong has been engulfed in angry and sometimes violent protests against the government for three months. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/30G4uQm

Peddler who sold pot to pupils on WhatsApp held

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Parents of college students might want to double check what they are up to on WhatsApp. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZudYgu

Raj's Rs 20cr gain 'sans investing' under ED lens

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing how MNS chief Raj Thackeray walked out of Matoshree Realtors, one of the partners in the consortium constructing Kohinoor Square Towers in Dadar, with a profit of Rs 20 crore without any evident personal investment. He held a 25% stake in the firm. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2HudCjs

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today — August 28, 2019

Plan your day according to the daily predictions by Astro expert Sundeep Kochar.   from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2Zvrgcn

Not opposing deity’s plea: Nirmohi Akhara

Nirmohi Akhara on Tuesday dropped its strong opposition to deity Ram Lalla’s suit claiming ownership over the 2.77 acres of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land in Ayodhya to settle for a conciliatory approach where it said it would never seek relief at the cost of the deity’s interests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32aJDF8

Not opposing deity’s plea: Nirmohi Akhara

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Nirmohi Akhara on Tuesday dropped its strong opposition to deity Ram Lalla’s suit claiming ownership over the 2.77 acres of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land in Ayodhya to settle for a conciliatory approach where it said it would never seek relief at the cost of the deity’s interests. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/32aJDF8

‘Yellow journalism hurting institutions, maligning people’

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZoqemL

No rules yet to cut crashes due to high-tension cables

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/30Fy8FF

Rajasthan govt nod to Garg's VRS application

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Don't overreach, overstate: Nirmala Sitharaman to tax authorities

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Forget Srinagar, focus on saving POK, Pak opposition tells Imran Khan

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Pakistan threatens to close its airspace for India once again

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In another pre-poll sop, AAP writes off city’s water dues

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Drinking coffee or alcohol every day may help you live longer!

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HC dismisses Choksi petition challenging ED over his return

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Pre-wedding 'bribe' shoot lands cop in trouble

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A Rajasthan Police sub-inspector has landed in a tight spot after his pre-wedding video, which depicts him in uniform as his fiancee bribes him, went viral on social media and upset his seniors. Udaipur SP Kailash Bishnoi said, "We will examine the clip. If the SHO indeed enacted such a scene, he will be asked to provide an explanation before disciplinary action is initiated against him." from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MIKE3M

Hooda gave AJL 3 undue extensions: ED

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Chandrayaan-2 takes photos of craters on lunar surface

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Disha Patani's perfect somersaults

Budding Bollywood star Disha Patani is a fitness freak, we all know that. Disha's obsession for fitness is only too well known -- in fact the actress is known to never miss her daily exercise regime, which explains that toned look. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/325s75c

Afghanistan, Iran top agenda in EAM Jaishankar`s two-day Russia visit

The EAM's visit comes ahead of the annual Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok from September 4 to 6 where PM Modi will be the main guest.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2zkgRWu

Chenani-Nashri tunnel in J&K may be named after BJP ideologue

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NAkzDy

Chidambaram, other accused have assets across continents, ED tells SC

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZhDMBe

A warming Arabian sea is burning the colour of corals

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Reformer who helmed 2 landmark steps

from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZlGu8M

Storm Dorian churns toward Barbados, sending island into shutdown

On Monday morning, some Barbados gasoline pumps had run dry, and island residents piled into packed stores to buy everything from pain relievers and batteries to bottled water, crackers and canned goods before the island`s official shutdown at 10 am.  from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2Zjzh8Z

US President Donald Trump will 'certainly' invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to G7 in 2020

The G8 format (the US, Canada, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Japan and Russia) had been in place from 1998-2014. It was then reduced to G7 due to disagreements with Russia regarding the events in Crimea and Ukraine.   from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2MFBVzb

Gaganyaan mission: Russia to train 4 Indian astronauts; special ISRO unit at Moscow

Glavkosmos, which is a subsidiary of Russian space agency Roscosmos and manages the international space project had signed a contract with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the training the Indian astronauts. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZjK1o9

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today—August 27, 2019

It's a new day, a new beginning. It's all about starting life afresh. So as you begin a new journey, find out what the stars have in store for you today. There are twelve zodiac signs and each has its own distinct feature. Be it Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - each of the signs has something unique to say. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2NzwhP1

Demolition of Thane ashram inside forest begins

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Demolition of an illegal ashram in Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thane forest area finally began on Monday, amid tight police security from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NypMvN

‘Trash move to demolish Juhu-Tara Road Bridge’

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Members of the Citizens’ Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) which was set up by the BMC in June has once again written to the civic body stating there is no need to demolish the Juhu-Tara Road Bridge from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zg9azT

Organizers hope slump won’t dampen Ganeshotsav

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The slump in the economy has taken a toll on the upcoming 10-day Ganeshotsav festival that begins on September 2 this year. On Monday, Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, the umbrella body of close to 10,000 mandals in the city from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NyFzL1

E-challan for rider sans helmet leads cops to stolen bike

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The traffic police’s digital e-challan system helped nab an alleged bike thief in Thane recently from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Hsc3m9

Four more held in CM relief fund racket, four Mumbai hospitals under the cloud

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Fake bills were used to claim financial aid doled out for medical treatment provided to the underprivileged under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in at least four city hospitals from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZjvBEd

Govt sacks 22 more revenue babus for graft

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Karnataka to have three deputy CMs; Yediyurappa allocates portfolios

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'CM Jaganmohan Reddy planning four capitals for Andhra Pradesh'

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Chandrayaan-2 spots crater named after Indian scientist

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Atheist Karunanidhi to get Rs 30 lakh 'temple of rationality'

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‘India head’ of B’desh terror outfit JMB nabbed in Gaya

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HC to hear today PIL seeking panel on uniform civil code

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Virat Kohli equals Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s record of most victories as Indian Test captain

Virat Kohli has now become the joint-most successful captain for India in Test cricket along with former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/32321zM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet 4 world leaders on Monday; J&K issue likely to come up in talks with US President Donald Trump

The prevailing India-Pakistan situation in the backdrop of New Delhi’s move to abrogate Article 370 is bound to be discussed in meeting between Modi and Trump. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2L7FMC3

Jasprit Bumrah, Ajinkya Rahane help India defeat West Indies by 318 runs in first Test

Chasing a tough target of 419 runs, the hosts failed to tackle Bumrah and other Indian bowlers and were ultimately bowled out for 100 runs in 26.5 overs in the final session of the fourth day. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/33RE9AW

Review: ‘HOUSE’ Nods to Chekhov, but the References Don’t Stop There

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PM Narendra Modi meets British counterpart Boris Johnson on sidelines of G7 summit in France

During the same conversation, PM Modi had raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian High Commission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on August 15 with the British Prime Minister. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2ZlQnTb

PM Narendra Modi meets British counterpart Boris Johnson on sidelines of G7 summit in France

During the same conversation, PM Modi had raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian High Commission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on August 15 with the British Prime Minister. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/2ZlQnTb

Iran's foreign minister arrives for G7 summit side talks, surprises White House

European leaders have struggled to tamp down the brewing confrontation between Iran and the United States since Trump pulled Washington out of Iran`s internationally-brokered 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on the Iranian economy. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2Zv53iA

Nasa says 49 debris from A-Sat test still in space, Indian missile expert slams report

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Man held for groping woman on Bandra FOB

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A 34-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly groping a woman on a foot-over-bridge at the Bandra railway station.The accused, Akbar Usman Ali, lives at the Shastri Nagar slum in Bandra (east). from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZwggvC

Sonam Kapoor misses husband Anand Ahuja, shares post

Due to work commitments, actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and her husband Anand Ahuja spend a lot of time apart from each other. But they both know very well how to keep their love going strong across the long distance. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2ZpuNJh

Cops find man’s bag with Rs 7.5L jewels in 3 hrs

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The employee of a diamond trading company left a bag containing ornaments worth Rs 7.5 lakh in an auto.Within three hours, the Vanrai police managed to track it down and retrieve the bag. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2zlhK0X

Absence of flood maps leaves Badlapur at deep end

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andhya Prabhu was happy when she first saw Aarsh Avenue, a new apartment complex in Hendre Pada, Badlapur. The layout was spacious, the ground-floor apartment was convenient, and the prospect of living next to friends who had already bought the neighbouring flat was comforting. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZnY37b

BMC approves over 2,000 Ganpati pandal requests

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A week prior to Ganeshotsav, over 74% of the community Ganpati mandals that had sought permission to set up pandals on roads and footpaths got the go-ahead from the civic body. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ph3q4m

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today — August 26, 2019

It's a new day, a new beginning. Its all about starting life afresh. So as you begin a new journey, find out what the stars have in store for you today. There are twelve zodiac signs and each has its distinct feature. Be it, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces - each of the signs has something unique to tell.  from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2La7xKa

Thane jail to get 2cr for inmates to weave yarn

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Soon, you will get to wear shirts and sarees woven at Thane Central Jail by prisoners. The Maharashtra State Jail Corporation will give the jail Rs 2 crore to set up a state-of-the-art powerloom complex on its 45-acre premises. All weavers will be prisoners: convicts as well as undertrials. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZfGI1h

CAG to table Rafale deal report in winter session

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Foreign airlines ban some MacBook Pro models on India flights

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India vs West Indies, 1st Test: Bumrah, Rahane star as India decimate West Indies by 318 runs

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India vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: India thrash Windies by 318 runs

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India hoping for Iran deal, Russia’s inclusion in G7

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Rory McIlroy Caps Season With a Win at the Tour Championship

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RBI board meets today, may discuss reserves level

RBI's central board will meet in Mumbai on Monday to take up the annual accounts. With the Bimal Jalan report on an ideal level of reserves to be maintained by the RBI having been submitted, the meeting is also likely to discuss the same. The August board meeting finalises the central bank’s accounts for the year and also decides on surplus to be transferred to the government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2MEvDQE

As Amazon Burns, Fires in Next-Door Bolivia Also Wreak Havoc

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An FM whose stock stayed high

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Arun Jaitley was a food lover, never failed to recommend good restaurants to me: LK Advani

Describing Arun Jaitley as an outstanding parliamentarian, LK Advani remarked that he was also a superb administrator, who had worked tirelessly for the BJP. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/33RTH7X

Kerala man quits IAS to make ‘voice heard’ on J&K

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Oppn remembers ‘favourite BJP-ite’, political rival who was a friend to all

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When Jaitley was also good food guide

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India vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 3: Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli take India to commanding position

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Ordnance staff call off strike after talks with govt officials

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Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today—August 25, 2019

It's a new day, a new beginning. It's all about starting life afresh. So as you begin a new journey, find out what the stars have in store for you today. There are twelve zodiac signs and each has its own distinct feature. Be it Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - each of the signs has something unique to say. from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/31THRIC

Down the decades

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Our regular meetings were for food, and food for thought

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Arun Jaitley: A politician and a gentleman

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Known for his sharp political insights, Jaitley would point out the Indira Gandhi government’s failure to anticipate that forced co-habitation would foster an unlikely partnership between disparate opposition groups and help form the Janata Party that unseated her in 1977. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZbUxO9

Kurla: 20-year-old acquitted of raping mother

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A 20-year-old Kurla youth, accused of raping his mother last year, was acquitted by the sessions court this week, after the 40-year-old woman did not support the prosecution’s case. Denying that her drunk son had raped her, the widow told court he had become aggressive after an argument, and with no male family member to control him, she complained to police. The court held that her medical reports did not support the prosecution case that she was raped. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MCkorR

Mumbai: 98% of BEST workers vote for strike

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Nearly 98% of BEST workers voted in favour of a strike to press for their demand, including signing a new wage agreement, merger of BEST budget with BMC budget, Diwali bonus among other things. The voting was held at 27 BEST depots on Friday to decide if workers should go on strike and the result announced on Saturday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2L8HCm6

Bizman held for Rs 18 crore input tax credit fraud

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The Central GST (CGST) and central excise on Friday arrested a 44-year-old businessman in a case of fraudulent claims of Rs 18 crore input tax credit under GST by showing fake business transactions. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MCkfVl

Dry days in Mumbai till Tuesday

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No rain activity in the city has been forecast until Tuesday.After that, there could be a moderate spell of rain for a couple of days. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KZR9M8