Tuesday, 31 December 2019

At Least 10 Inmates Feared Dead After Riot in Venezuela Jail, Says NGO

Venezuelan authorities have not said anything about a toll from the rioting, which the NGO said broke out at a jail which serves as a holding pen at a regional police headquarters.

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North Korea Ends Test Moratoriums on Nuclear Tests, Threatens 'New' Weapon

Analysts said the declaration, reported by state media on Wednesday, amounted to Kim putting a missile "to Donald Trump's head" -- but warned that escalation by Pyongyang would probably backfire.

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Internet services restored in government hospitals in Kashmir, SMS facility resumes for mobile phones

It may be recalled that Internet services, landline and mobile phones were snapped across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 - the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre decided to scrap Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Have a wonderful 2020: PM Modi extends New Year wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of New Year took to Twitter and extended his greetings to the nation saying may this year be filled with joy and prosperity for all.

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At Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, anti-CAA protesters ring in new year with national anthem

The youth skipped parties and the elderly shun the comfort of watching TV at home on the New Year's eve as thousands of people protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rang in 2020 with singing the national anthem at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

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Kim 'a man of his word' on denuclearization, Trump says

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stick to his commitments on denuclearization, even as the strongman threatened a "new strategic weapon."

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US sending hundreds more troops after Baghdad embassy attacked



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Trump warns Iran after Iraqi protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad



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Delhi records 'very poor' air quality, 29 trains running late due to low visibility

Due to low visibility caused by the foggy weather conditions, at least 29 trains were reported to be running late in the Northern Railway region. 

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New Year Fireworks, Smoke, Tear Gas and Water Cannons as Decade Begins With a Bang

Billions around the world cheered in 2020 after a tumultuous year dominated by demonstrations calling for political upheaval and action on climate change.

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US Says North Korea Threat 'Deeply Disappointing' But 'Wants Peace'

In an interview shortly after state media quoted Kim as threatening a demonstration of a 'new strategic weapon' soon, Pompeo urged the North Korean leader to think again.

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US Rushes 750 Troops to Middle East After Protesters Attack Embassy in Iraq, Chant ‘Death to America’

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that more troops from a rapid response unit of the 82nd Airborne Division are prepared to deploy over the next several days.

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'They Will Pay a Very Big Price': Donald Trump Warns Iran after Iraqi Protesters Storm US Embassy in Baghdad

The message came at the end of a day in which Washington officials appeared surprised and furious over the ease at which the protestors entered the Green Zone, reaching the US embassy compound for the first time in years.

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'Terrorists' Behind US Embassy Attack in Iraq, Says Mike Pompeo

The tweet included photos that Mike Pompeo said showed all four men outside the US embassy, which was stormed Tuesday by pro-Iranian protesters enraged by US airstrikes against an Iranian backed militant group on Sunday.

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Have a wonderful 2020: PM Modi extends New Year wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of New Year took to Twitter and extended his greetings to the nation saying may this year be filled with joy and prosperity for all.

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At Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, anti-CAA protesters ring in new year with national anthem

The youth skipped parties and the elderly shun the comfort of watching TV at home on the New Year's eve as thousands of people protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rang in 2020 with singing the national anthem at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

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NIA files charges against 6 in 2017 attack on Assam Rifles | Live Updates

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F.D.A. Plans to Ban Most E-Cigarette Flavors but Menthol


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NIA files charges against 6 in 2017 attack on Assam Rifles | Live Updates

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Protect Veterans From Fraud


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Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble


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Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo


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Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor


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Monday, 30 December 2019

Malaika Arora to Anushka Sharma, New Year vacation pictures of Bollywood celebrities are unmissable

It's that time of the year when Bollywood stars fly out of India on vacation, to usher a brand new year. This year is no exception. Anushka Sharma with cricketer hubby Virat Kohli, Varun Dhawan with girlfriend Natasha Dalal, and Parineeti Chopra are among celebrities who are out holidaying. Switzerland seems to be Bollywood's favourite destination this year. Anushka and Virat are in the Alpine country, and who should they bump into but Varun and Natasha!

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Winter chill reduces in Delhi as minimum temperature rises to 5.8 degree celsius

The national capital on Monday (December 30) observed the coldest day of the year with zero visibility recorded at several places. Nearly 530 flights and several Delhi bound trains were delayed due to the extreme weather.  

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Lieutenant General M M Naravane to assume charge as 28th Chief of Indian Army on December 31

 Lt General Naravane, who is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, will replace General Bipin Rawat whose three-year term as Army chief will end on Tuesday. 

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4 medium intensity earthquakes strike Jammu and Kashmir

Four medium intensity tremors with magnitudes ranging between 4.7 and 5.5 hit Jammu and Kashmir in a span of less than two hours on Monday night, the National Centre for Seismology said. The first quake with a magnitude of 4.7 hits at 10:42 pm, followed by one measuring 5.5 six minutes later. The two occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.

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Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today

Indian Army's outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat will be superannuating on Tuesday followed by the ceremonial function, a press note said on Monday.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slams Priyanka Gandhi, says he wore saffron clothes for public service

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's office said that the state government is committed to work for the welfare of the people and anyone who will create hindrance in this mission will face punishment. 

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Pakistani filmmaker Jamshed Mahmood Raza accuses Dawn newspaper CEO of rape

Reputed Pakistani film-maker Jamshed Mahmood Raza has accused the Chief Executive Office of English-language newspaper Dawn of raping him 13 years ago. In a series of tweets, Raza accused Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon of the assault and said his allegations were in no way related to the newspaper but to give strength to other victims of sexual assault.

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Central Railway to run special late night services on December 31

The Central Railway (CR) will run four additional suburban services between CSMT-Kalyan and CSMT-Panvel stations on New Year. The announcement was made by the Central Railways, which said the move has been taken for the convenience of New Year revellers. The additional trains will run after December 31 midnight. 

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4 medium intensity earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir | Live Updates

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Central Railway to run special late night services on December 31

The Central Railway (CR) will run four additional suburban services between CSMT-Kalyan and CSMT-Panvel stations on New Year. The announcement was made by the Central Railways, which said the move has been taken for the convenience of New Year revellers. The additional trains will run after December 31 midnight. 

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Pakistani filmmaker Jamshed Mahmood Raza accuses Dawn newspaper CEO of rape

Reputed Pakistani film-maker Jamshed Mahmood Raza has accused the Chief Executive Office of English-language newspaper Dawn of raping him 13 years ago. In a series of tweets, Raza accused Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon of the assault and said his allegations were in no way related to the newspaper but to give strength to other victims of sexual assault.

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4 medium intensity earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir | Live Updates

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Neha Pendse looks ethereal as she kicks off marriage festivities. See photos

Actress Nehha Pendse is set to tie the knot with Shardul Singh Bayas, whom she describes as the man of her dreams. Photos from the grahmukh pooja show that she is going to be one happy bride.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slams Priyanka Gandhi, says he wore saffron clothes for public service

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's office said that the state government is committed to work for the welfare of the people and anyone who will create hindrance in this mission will face punishment. 

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Hyderabad police to conduct surprise checks to restrict violators

The police will use speed radars and vehicle-mounted cameras to keep a close eye on violators and will also impose certain restrictions on traffic movement. Hyderabad City's Commissioner of Police Anjani Kumar said that there will be 10-15 dynamic places where we`ll be conducting checking by surprise.  

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Hyderabad police to conduct surprise checks to restrict violators

The police will use speed radars and vehicle-mounted cameras to keep a close eye on violators and will also impose certain restrictions on traffic movement. Hyderabad City's Commissioner of Police Anjani Kumar said that there will be 10-15 dynamic places where we`ll be conducting checking by surprise.  

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Daily Horoscope: Find out what stars have in store for you— December 31, 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. 

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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv


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Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial


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Double the Federal Minimum Wage


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Sunday, 29 December 2019

Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR region, visibility drops to zero, flights, trains affected

Dense fog blanket enveloped the national capital on Monday with visibility recorded at zero to 100 meters. The temperature recorded at 5.30 am was 4.6 degree celsius near Safdarjung and 4.8 degrees in Palam. The visibility went down to zero near Palam area and 100 meter near Safdarjung. 

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Govt won`t tolerate educational institutions turning into politicking hubs: Ramesh Pokhriyal

Human Resources Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that if someone wants to do politics, they can, but do not make educational institutes its hub. He added, students come to get an education, they are the country`s hope.  

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Pakistan spent Rs 34 cr on Balochistan CM's plane repair

Even as Pakistan is grappling with the economic crisis, Rs 34 crore (in Pakistani currency) has been spent to repair the plane of the Chief Minister of the country's Balochistan province, according to media reports. According to one Pakistani media, the Balochistan government told the state assembly that "a huge amount was spent on the repair of the Chief Minister's special aircraft".

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North Korea's Kim stressed 'positive and offensive security measures' at key party meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a meeting of top Workers` Party officials on Saturday to pore over important policy matters amid rising tension over his deadline for Washington to soften its stance in stalled negotiations aimed at dismantling Pyongyang`s nuclear and missile programmes.

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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli bumps into Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal for a happy selfie at Switzerland

Everybody is high on making their New Year plans these days and sailing in the same boat, Bollywood celebrities too are heading out for their celebratory vacation. Just a few days back, lovebirds Varun Dhawan and girlfriend Natasha Dalal were captured at the airport leaving for an undisclosed location. Well now, it seems that the mystery is over as they are nowhere else but with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland. Yes, that's true and not only this, we have a picture of the squad posing for a happy selfie which will make you pack your bags and leave for a vacay rn.

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The Decade We Changed Our Minds


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Govt won't tolerate educational institutions turning into politicking hubs: Ramesh Pokhriyal

Human Resources Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that if someone wants to do politics, they can, but do not make educational institutes its hub. He added, students come to get an education, they are the country`s hope.  

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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 30, NCP leader Ajit Pawar may return as deputy CM

Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat confirmed that oath ceremony of new ministers will take place on Monday and 12 ministers from his party will take oath.

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Delhi: Burari 'horror' house turns into diagnostics center as doctor moves in with family

The Burari house in Delhi which is tabooed as haunted, now runs a diagnostic centre. The house was in news last year in July after 11 members of a family committed suicide there. The owner of the diagnostic centre said that he doesn't believe in superstitions. The doctor moved into Delhi's infamous Burari house with family after 'Yagya' and religious offerings. 

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6 killed as car falls into canal in UP's Greater Noida due to fog

Six people, including two minors, were killed when their car skidded off the road and fell into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, apparently due to fog, police said on Monday. Five other occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries in the incident that took place around 11.30 pm on Sunday, they said.

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6 killed as car falls into canal in UP's Greater Noida due to fog | Live Updates

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Delhi: Burari 'horror' house turns into diagnostics center as doctor moves in with family

The Burari house in Delhi which is tabooed as haunted, now runs a diagnostic centre. The house was in news last year in July after 11 members of a family committed suicide there. The owner of the diagnostic centre said that he doesn't believe in superstitions. The doctor moved into Delhi's infamous Burari house with family after 'Yagya' and religious offerings. 

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6 killed as car falls into canal in UP's Greater Noida due to fog | Live Updates

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US strikes in Iraq, Syria target Iranian-backed Shiite Muslim militia group

At least four local Kataib Hezbollah commanders were among the dead, the sources said, adding that one of the strikes had targeted the militia group`s headquarters near the western Qaim district on the border with Syria.

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Prashant Kishor fires fresh salvo at BJP, says JD(U) should fight more seats in 2020

Janata Dal(United) national vice president Prashant Kishor on Sunday contended that his party, being the senior partner in the NDA in Bihar, should contest more seats than the BJP in the assembly election next year. The two parties had contested equal number of seats in the Lok Sabha elections this year.

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Amitabh Bachchan after receiving Dadasaheb Phalke honour: There's more work I have to finish

Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient, megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he is looking forward to doing more work in the future. The 77-year-old actor, who was bestowed with the honour by President Ram Nath Kovind here at Rashtrapati Bhawan, quipped that initially when he was announced as 2018's honouree he was doubtful if it was an "indication" for him to sit at home. "When this award was announced, a doubt arose in my mind: if this is an indication for me to sit at home and relax after working for so many years?

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John Abraham doesn't let failure affect him

Actor John Abraham says his biggest advantage is that he is not afraid of failure. "I come from a very middle-class background and even today, I hold on to those values very strongly. My biggest advantage is that I'm not afraid of failure. And when you're not afraid of it, you can do whatever you want because you've seen failure and success in the same measure. So, failure really doesn't affect me," John said.

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Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth


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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 30, NCP leader Ajit Pawar may return as deputy CM

Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat confirmed that oath ceremony of new ministers will take place on Monday and 12 ministers from his party will take oath.

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Daily Horoscope: Find out what stars have in store for you— December 30, 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 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. 

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