Monday, December 31, 2018

Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Move For 2020 Presidential Run

US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat who has exchanged stinging criticism with President Donald Trump, said on Monday she has formed an exploratory committee to run for president in...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SzHAXb

Abdul Karim Telgi Cleared In Stamp Paper Scam Case A Year After His Death

The Nashik sessions court in Maharashtra today acquitted late Abdul Karim Telgi and seven others in a 2004 multi-crore fake stamp paper case in absence of "solid evidence" against them.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RoAdnL

Write Off Farm Loans Up To Rs 2 Lakh: Congress To Kerala Government

The Congress party in Kerala today asked the Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government to ensure that all farmers' loans up to Rs 2 lakh are written off, or face massive protests.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VlCxLu

Nishad Party Member Named As Main Accused In Cop's Killing By Mob In UP

The Uttar Pradesh police have named a general secretary of the Nishad party, an ally of the SP-BSP in the state, as the main accused in the murder of a policeman by a mob in Ghazipur. Twenty-seven...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SsauIz

Tigress Found Dead At Maharashtra Wildlife Sanctuary, Second In Two Days

The carcass of a tigress was found in the early hours today in Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra's Bhandara district,a senior Forest department official said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LEaxyt

Sonali Bendre shares throwback pictures, hopes for a healthier and happier 2019

Here's wishing more power to the actress!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CGHPK9

UAE Activist Ahmed Mansoor Loses Appeal Against 10-Year Term: Amnesty

A UAE court upheld a 10-year jail sentence against award-winning human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor for insulting the state, Amnesty International said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EZ4aoD

"Family Balm": Amit Shah Alleges Links Between Gandhis, Christian Michel

Amit Shah has launched a piercing attack on the Gandhis, alleging a "time-tested and deep friendship" between them and the accused.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QbhTKk

Bangladesh Election Commissioner Rejects Call For Fresh Election

Bangladesh's chief election commissioner rejected on Monday an opposition demand for a fresh election, after widespread opposition complaints that vote rigging handed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Aqe8M3

Cardi B accuses paparazzi of racism

Rapper Cardi B has slammed the paparazzi in Australia following a tense confrontation with them over the weekend.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2s17QxL

103 Boys In Bengaluru Remand Home Fall Sick, Food Poisoning Suspected

As many as 103 inmates of a boys remand home fell ill on Monday in a suspected case of food poisoning, an official said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EXCqA7

"We Exchange Messages": Macron's Ex-Bodyguard, Filmed Hitting Protestors

Emmanuel Macron's disgraced ex-bodyguard said he continued to exchange messages regularly with the French president even after he was forced out of his job in July over a scandal.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EXHuo0

Arjun Kapoor bids an emotional goodbye to 2018—Read

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor penned a heartfelt note on Instagram thanking the year gone by.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SuyZF0

High Court Refuses To Direct Pune Police To Allow Bhim Army's Rallies

The Bombay High Court today refused to pass any orders to the Pune Police to permit the Bhim Army to conduct public meetings in the city. A vacation bench of Justice C V Bhadang directed the Pune...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ap8Pwx

US Journalist Investigating Tamil Nadu Sterlite Plant Questioned By Cops

An American journalist, who was visiting villages affected by the alleged pollution by Sterlite Copper Smelting factory in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin, was taken away from his hotel and questioned for...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SunBcb

Bangladesh Prime Minister Says Tried To Ensure Free Election

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday her government tried to ensure a free and general election and the opposition lost because it lacked leadership.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EYOnWW

Nearly 20,000 Killed In Syria War, Lowest In 2018: Human Rights Group

Syria's nearly eight-year-old conflict saw its lowest annual death toll in 2018 as the regime reasserted its authority over swathes of territory, a war monitor said on Monday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rr2BFU

"What Moral Right Does He Have?": Siddaramaiah On PM's Lollipop Dig

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticising the state government's farm loan waiver scheme and called him "anti-farmer".

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GPPAla

I am audience made star: Ayushmann Khurranna

Ayushmann Khurrana, who emerged as the biggest star of 2018 with the back-to-back box office success of "Andhadhun" and "Badhai Ho", attributes his success to choosing unconventional yet entertaining stories. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2LNc2ul

Shreyas' '14 special mementos' for wife on wedding anniversary

Actor-producer Shreyas Talpade says that he wants to give 14 special mementos to his wife Deepti on their 14th wedding anniversary on Monday.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AocCtT

Didn't win 'Bigg Boss', but ruled it: Sreesanth

Former Indian cricketer Sreesanth, who lost the "Bigg Boss 12" trophy to actress Dipika Kakar, says that he did not win the show, but ended up winning thousands of hearts.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QfIaai

New Year special: Films to look forward to in 2019

Here is taking a look at what 2019 has in store for all the movie buffs out there!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Ss3j35

Bomb Outside Shopping Centre Kills Two, Wounds 28 In Philippines

A crude bomb, blamed by security forces on a small pro-ISIS terrorist group, killed two people and wounded dozens on Monday in the southern Philippines, an army commander said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AppzDC

Vatican Spokesman, Deputy Resign Suddenly: Official

The spokesman for the Vatican and his deputy resigned suddenly on Monday, an official statement said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CJaC0P

Iraq Sentenced More Than 600 Foreigners For ISIS Links In 2018

Iraq sentenced more than 600 foreigners including many women and dozens of minors in 2018 for belonging to the ISIS group, the judiciary said on Monday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SySBYM

BJP Under No Pressure From Allies, Says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Playing down the exit of the TDP and RLSP from the NDA this year, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said those leaving for their "own political reasons" cannot be stopped and asserted that his...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Aq7XHR

Climate Change Takes Toll On French Oyster Farmers

Gulping down oysters has long been a favourite New Year's Eve ritual for the French, but as winters get warmer and summers get drier many growers worry there will soon be fewer of the prized mollusks...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AnkkV4

Accused Of Spying, US Citizen Detained In Russia

Russia said its security services had detained a US citizen in Moscow accused of spying, the latest in a series of espionage cases between Russia and the West.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SySCvO

Nagaland Declared Disturbed Area For Six Months Under AFSPA

The entire state of Nagaland has been declared "disturbed area" for six more months, till June-end, under the controversial AFSPA, which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AjWdGM

Pisces predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

You will grow professionally and will become wiser, but you will need work more on home front to gain sup

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Vl9vfd

Aquarius predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

You are the pied piper, pipe the music through your veins and let the word dance to your tunes.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2ThPgx2

Capricorn predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Just be in Autopilot mode. The work you have done will give you rewards if you keen focusing on the work

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CFPXdV

Sagittarius predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Keep your spouse/partner happy and you will be in for surprise.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QZYS2L

Leo predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Speculate you make big and speculate you will be in for hard lessons: Oh, what a Dilemma?

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EZwXtf

Virgo predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Here's the prediction for Virgos for the year 2019 by astrologer Sundeep Kochar.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EYZMWX

New Year 2019: Best party songs to welcome the new year in style

Here are the best party songs to welcome 2019 in style!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Tmmhbu

Libra predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Very interesting year and depends on how you see it.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CFUywW

Scorpio predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Scorpio: A year of Transformation to unleash and find your true hidden potential

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2TmmeMQ

Cancer predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

You will fall in love easily and may even get married but try to take a balanced view of your relationship. You just do not want to choose a wrong partner because of impulsive emotional decisions that you can make.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CFOuUX

Gemini predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Check out today's horoscope

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2TidvuT

Taurus predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

Check out today's horoscope

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CFOsfN

Malaika Arora bids goodbye to 2018 upside down

Bidding adieu to 2018, the 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' star shared a picture with her pilates instructor, Namrata Purohit, on Instagram and it speaks all about fitness.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2VdW8gC

Aries predictions for 2019: Here's what the new year has in store for you

People born in this zodiac will see an increase in desire and energy to do greater things. Come March you will be obsessed to reach even greater heights. This may all lead to greater success but illusory world when you put wrong steps can create havoc. This is the year you should take full advice from elders/teachers and parents. Your father is your source of strength and his ideals should guide you to the best of phase.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AqOHKa

I'm not the type who'll outright start fighting: Karanvir Bohra

The actor is now looking forward to the release of his film "Hume Tumse Pyar Kitna".

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QdoX9e

India, Russia A Privileged Partnership: Putin's New Year Message To PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent New Year messages to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said relationship between the two countries was developing in a...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SzulWt

Iran TV Boss Fired Over Sex Scene Featuring Jackie Chan

A regional boss of Iran's state broadcaster IRIB has been fired after inadvertently letting a Jackie Chan sex scene slip through its tight censorship rules, local media reported on Monday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SvDqQ2

CCTV Footage Shows 3 Men Transporting ''Jamal Khashoggi's Body Parts''

A Turkish television station has broadcast CCTV footage showing men carrying cases and bags which it says contained slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's body parts.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q9f9gB

Rahul Gandhi Shameless Liar, Desperate To See Gujarat Fail: Vijay Rupani

In a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi for his critical remarks on the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani dubbed the Congress president as a "shameless liar" who was desperate...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QcSWhI

Rahul Gandhi Should Ask Who Killed The Sohrabuddin Probe: Arun Jaitley

Taking Congress head on over the Sohrabuddin case, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today that the appropriate question for party president Rahul Gandhi to ask would be, who killed the investigation...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2F1mSv0

Using Mandarin, China Firms Break Lanka Law At Project Sites, Face Action

Several Chinese project sites in the South-Asian island nation were found to have been using Mandarin and English language for the sign boards and ignoring the official languages -- Sinhala and Tamil.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QaouEQ

Congress Raise Rafale Issue In Lok Sabha Again, Rajnath Singh Counters

A belligerent Congress on Monday again sought to raise the issue of alleged scam in the Rafale deal in the Lok Sabha, with Home Minister Rajnath Singh saying that repeating a lie would not make it a...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Vj7Czo

Indian Commits Suicide In UAE Due To Health Issues: Report

A 35-year-old Indian man was found hanging at his accommodation in Ras Al Khaimah city in the UAE and a suicide note found from his phone said he took the drastic step due to several health issues,...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EY2dZU

3 dead, 79 Missing After Gas Explosion In Russian Residential Building

Three people were killed and another 79 were unaccounted for after a gas explosion rocked a residential building leaving hundreds without a home in freezing temperatures on New Year's Eve.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GXIXgC

Sajjan Kumar, Convicted In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, Surrenders In Court

Sajjan Kumar, who has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has surrendered in a Delhi court today. The police will take him to the high-security Tihar jail. The...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Alo1dW

Delhi Temperature Dips To 3.8 Degrees; Air Quality Drops To ''Severe''

The residents in national capital today woke up to a cold morning as the mercury touched 3.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the Met Office said

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QdMwyC

Foreign Tourists Can Now Fly Directly To The Andamans

Foreign tourists can now directly fly to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the government has designated Port Blair airport as an authorised immigration check post for entry into and exit from India...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2R2eAdy

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Never Interfered In Defence Deals: AK Antony

Former defence minister and senior Congress leader AK Antony today said Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi never interfered in any defence deals and accused the BJP of "manufacturing" lies.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BUUeIP

PM Planning Cash Handout for Farmers Before National Elections: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is studying three options, including a cash handout for farmers, people with knowledge of the matter said, as his administration seeks to ease an agrarian distress and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EZqm1X

Simmba day 3 collections: Ranveer Singh- Sara Ali Khan starrer sets box office ablaze

The film is a remake of 2015 Telugu blockbuster film Temper. It is jointly produced by Rohit Shetty and Dharma Productions.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SujzQW

Rani Chatterjee's latest workout video will give you major fitness goals-Watch

Check out the video

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EWCmR3

Kannada actor CH Loknath dies at 91 in Bengaluru

His mortal remains have been kept in Bengaluru's Ravindra Kalakshetra.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2RoFdca

PM Modi Calls Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina, Congratulates Her For Poll Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina today and conveyed his heartiest congratulations on her party's decisive victory in the parliamentary elections.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2rZrJVY

Yearender 2018: Bollywood couples who became parents this year

Here's a look at some Bollywood couples who became parents this year

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CIxRIB

Railways Parking, Catering Contracts Go Online To Eliminate Alleged Mafia

In a major policy shift, bidding for parking, catering and parcel-leasing - worth about Rs 3,000 crore a year -- will be awarded through an e-tendering process as the Indian Railways has decided to do...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AxFsZ1

Maharashtra Woman Dies Delivering Stillborn Child After 10th Pregnancy

A 38-year-old woman died due to excessive bleeding during her 10th pregnancy in Beed district of Maharashtra, a police official said Monday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2R1Wdp8

Maoists Leave Pamphlets In Bihar Town After Killing BJP Leader's Uncle

After Maoists shot dead the uncle of a BJP leader in Bihar's Aurangabad and torched several vehicles on Saturday, pamphlets were left behind in the town, 148 km from Patna. The pamphlets had...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QZ5K09

NASA Has A New Year's Date With A Distant Space Rock: Here's How To Watch

When NASA chose a target for its New Horizons spacecraft that was farther than anything explored before, "Ultima Thule" seemed a fitting moniker. The far-flung space rock is an inhabitant of the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Qekinq

No Power To Run Pump, Farmer Falls At Official's Feet In Madhya Pradesh

A 30-year-old farmer at a village in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district fell at the feet of the district collector over delay in getting electricity to power his heavy field pumps.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AlH08k

This Young Girl's Tragic Story Makes Her The Symbol Of Yemen War

Buthaina Mansur al-Rimi's life has changed drastically since last year orphaned in Sanaa, the little girl controversially ended up in Saudi Arabia for medical care and has just returned to Yemen's...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GPzMiq

Delhi Metro's Pink Line, Between Lajpat Nagar And Mayur Vihar, Opens

The Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 corridor of the Delhi Metro has been flagged off by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SokYJ2

Meghalaya Miners' Rescue Operation: Navy Divers To Attempt Deep Search

As operation to rescue 15 trapped miners continue at the 370-foot-deep illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district, one of the survivor's said on Saturday there is no way the trapped miners will...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CEgRCY

UP Woman Allegedly Stripped, Beaten Up After Gang Fights With Husband

A woman was allegedly stripped and thrashed half-naked on the streets by some men who had an argument with her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi on Saturday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Vlarjr

Student Taking Selfie Slips Into Waterfall In Odisha, Dies

A student died after he slipped into a waterfall while taking a selfie at a popular picnic spot in Odisha. Rohon Mishra, who had gone to the Bhimkunda waterfall, was reportedly taking a selfie with...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QXCtmF

Triple Talaq Bill Live Updates: Real Test In Upper House Of Parliament Today

Three days after the Triple Talaq bill was passed in the Lok Sabha, the revised bill that will make instant Triple Talaq a punishable offence, will be tabled for debate in the Rajya Sabha today. The...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BO1Cpz

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

A lion at a North Carolina private wildlife sanctuary fatally mauled a 22-year-old worker on Sunday before being shot and killed by local law enforcement, officials said. Alexandra Black started her...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2R0bAyF

New Drone Like "Flight Simulator You Can Ride In", Says Startup CEO

If Matt Chasen gets his way, there will be a time - in the not-so-distant future - when commuters are able to order an air taxi that whisks them across town in minutes, bypassing traffic-clogged...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CGAMRX

Fire Breaks Out At Cloth Factory In Thane, 3 Fire Trucks At Spot

A fire broke out at a cloth factory in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra this morning. Three fire trucks are at the spot, news agency ANI reported.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ThxF8l

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

A student foiled an attempt to loot him after he was attacked and threatened by a man at gunpoint on Sunday near a petrol pump in Delhi's Shahdara. Karan Chowdhary, who has been praised for his brave...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AlZSns

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

The Army foiled a major attempt by Pakistani forces to strike a forward post along the Line of Control at Naugam sector in the early hours of Sunday. The Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) tried to...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GM5KMl

Jayalalithaa Panel Accuses Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Of Conspiracy

A counsel for a Commission of Inquiry probing the death of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa has alleged in a petition that Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan colluded and conspired with...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LH9i1x

Sajjan Kumar, Convicted In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case, To Surrender Today: Updates

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar will surrender today before Karkardooma Court or Tihar jail authorities in New Delhi to undergo life imprisonment awarded to him in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GNIxcQ

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

The Uttar Pradesh government has admitted to a serious lapse in a jail after a complaint by a Lucknow-based businessman. Mohit Jaiswal, a real estate dealer, alleged that he was kidnapped from the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2F0rQcg

On Day 18, Navy Divers Attempt Deep Search In Meghalaya Mine: 10 Points

A day before New Year, rescuers are running against time as they look for 15 men trapped in a rat-hole mine in Meghalaya East Jaintia Hills for the last 18 days. Navy divers who went down into the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rm1wiS

Shilpa Shinde, Arshi Khan spew venom against Bigg Boss 12 winner Dipika Kakar

Here's what she said

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Qelkji

Gippy Grewal's Manje Bistre 2 official poster unveiled — Check out

The film is slated to hit screens on April 12, 2019.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QcuXyV

Aamir Khan's Thugs Of Hindostan faces rejection in China — Here's the latest Box Office collections

The YRF production has received a lukewarm response from the Chinese audiences as well.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SrKtsT

Yearender 2018: A super year for superhero movies in India

From 'Avengers: Infinity War', 'Mission: Impossible Fallout', 'Deadpool 2', 'Black Panther', 'Venom' to 'Aquaman' -- 2018 was a big year for superhero films and big franchises in India.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AxC40f

'Waverunner' Disha Patani sizzles in a bikini-See pic

Check out the picture

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Su4kHU

Yearender 2018: Off-screen rows take Kollywood centre stage this year

Political backlash faced by actor Vijay's 'Sarkar,' plagiarism rows and MeToo sting, there was more action off-screen in Tamil cinema industry in 2018 than on it.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EW0Tpq

Rani Mukerji gets massively trolled for her comments on #MeToo movement

Here's what happened 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Th4PVG

Koffee With Karan 6: Harshvardhan Kapoor wishes Suhana Khan to play his Leela, wants Alia Bhatt from Ranbir Kapoor

Harshvardhan had appeared on the sixth season of the show along with his sisters - Rhea and Sonam Kapoor.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AqCcye

Malaika Arora papped outside rumoured beau Arjun Kapoor's residence — Pics

Malaika paid a visit to her rumoured boyfriend Arjun Kapoor last night. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2RnvWRB

Stree has changed a lot for me: Flora Saini

She says the horror-comedy has definitely given a push to her career.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Tnonbb

I feel that 2018 is my year: Nora Fatehi

Nora Fatehi featured in the videos of this year`s hit songs 'Dilbar' and 'Kamariya'.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BRJlrc

Kader Khan is in hospital: Son quashes death rumours

Here's what he said 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Qdf5wq

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you - December 31, 2018

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 http://bit.ly/2RqRhd4

When Mrinal Sen and Satyajit Ray duelled over films

Legendary Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen, who, along with his contemporaries Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak was considered a doyen of regional parallel cinema internationally, often had public debates with Ray regarding film narratives and styles, but always chose to term them as clash of ideas and not conflict.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2StO3CC

Salmann Khan, SRK revive 'Karan Arjun' memories

Superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan relived their "Karan Arjun" days on Sunday.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AjnpW8

Dipika Kakar wins Bigg Boss season 12

The Grand Finale, which left the viewers on the edge of their seats, saw Dipika Kakar Ibrahim shed tears of joy as she kissed the trophy and united with her loved ones. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EXGmBx

Sunday, December 30, 2018

15 Army Men, On Way Back From Picnic, Injured In Accident In Assam

At least 15 soldiers of the 166th Assam Regiment were injured after their car skidded off the road in Assam's Sonitpur district on Sunday, an official said here. They were returning from a picnic.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GOS2bC

Pak Planning To Purchase 600 State-Of-The-Art Battle Tanks: Report

At a time when modernisation of the Army's armoured corps is moving at a "snail's pace", Pakistan has drawn up a mega plan to procure nearly 600 modern battle tanks, including the T-90s from Russia,...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AlKoA6

AIADMK, DMK To Oppose Triple Talaq Bill In Rajya Sabha Tomorrow

The ruling AIADMK and the opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu will oppose the contentious triple talaq bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, days after it was adopted by the Lok Sabha, the parties said on...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RpCBL7

"All Is Well": NCP As Helicopter Carrying Sharad Pawar Returns In Minutes

A helicopter carrying Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar was forced to return to the helipad soon after take-off from Ahmednagar in Central Maharashtra around noon on Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWGGk9

15,000 Cops To Be Deployed To Guard New Year's Eve Celebrations In Delhi

Around 15,000 police personnel will be deployed across the national capital to ensure celebrations on New Year's eve go off smoothly, the police said Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tgovcg

On Alliance For 2019, Akhilesh Yadav Talks Of Sangam Of People, Thoughts

Amid speculation over alliance with Mayawati's BSP in run up to the national polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said there will be a confluence of thoughts in Uttar Pradesh and very...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SnDJwc

Government Appoints Four New Information Commissioners

The government has appointed four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission which was functioning with just three of them as against a sanctioned strength of 11, including...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VqRI6m

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

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "cruel joke" jibe at the Congress-JDS coalition government in Karnataka for its farm loan waiver scheme, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has termed the remark as...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ss4dN5

Man Stabs Wife Multiple Times Over Illicit "Affair" In Delhi: Police

A 32-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times allegedly by her husband after he suspected her of having an illicit affair in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar, the police said on Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWNFc2

7 Members Of Family Attacked With Acid By Neighbour In UP: Police

Seven members of a family in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district suffered burns after their neighbour attacked them with acid following an argument on Sunday, police said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s3gUC9

2,000 Policemen, Women Safety Teams For Gurgaon On New Year's Eve

About 2,000 policemen will be posted at 112 spots in Gurgaon, including inner city malls, crowded markets and border areas.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AmmnbY

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

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that "cynical" sponsors of 2019 Vibrant Gujarat Summit no longer wanted to be associated with an event...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EXjoKT

On New Years Eve, Restrictions At Delhi's Rajiv Chowk Metro Station

Exit facility at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro will not be available for commuters from 9 pm onwards on Monday, December 31, officials said, citing security reasons.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWmlLZ

Sheikh Hasina's Party Wins Bangladesh Election, Says Local Media

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party won Sunday's controversial general election, local TV said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tdld9M

Punjab Election Panel Suspends Poll Official For Not Reporting For Duty

The Punjab State Election Commission suspended a presiding officer for alleged dereliction of election duty on Sunday, officials said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EXIJEO

Fake E-Ticket Cases At Airports Highest In 4 Years, Agencies Mull Options

Incidents of fake e-tickets usage to gain illegal entry into Indian airports were highest in 2018 in past four years, prompting security agencies to moot biometric or barcode-based access system for...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVX2IT

Adopt "Zero Tolerance" To Burning, Construction Activity: Pollution Board

In view of the national capital's 'severe' air quality, the CPCB-led task force has directed implementing agencies of Delhi-NCR to take action with "zero tolerance" to waste burning and construction...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VgA6tG

Coalition Dharma Violation In Karnataka Can Be Disastrous: HD Deve Gowda

JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda said on Sunday that violation of coalition "dharma" by any one of the partners would only spell disaster for the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka as it would benefit...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TlgKlu

Cold Wave Conditions Prevail In Bihar, Gaya Coldest Town At 2.7 Degrees

Gaya was the coldest place in Bihar on Sunday at 2.7 degree Celsius, 6 degrees below its normal minimum temperature, Patna Meteorological Centre said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BS25qz

"Blackmailer Who Threatens": Chandrababu Naidu's Latest Dig At PM Modi

In his second attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a week, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday dubbed him a "blackmailer" who "threatens" everybody to make them fall in...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rh1yIP

"Nothing But Compassion" For Migrants, Says Outgoing White House Chief

Outgoing White House chief John Kelly said he had "nothing but compassion" for undocumented migrants crossing into the US and undercut the idea of a border wall in an interview Sunday that jarred with...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QYelQL

"Narendra Modi Government Targeting Only One Family": Sharad Yadav

Opposition leader Sharad Yadav Sunday said the Narendra Modi government's only agenda was to defame one family and portray that the country made no progress after independence.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rk2R9T

Cold Wave Continues In Delhi As Temperature Drops To 3 Degrees

Cold conditions prevailed in Delhi on Sunday with the minimum temperature settling at 3 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average, the Met department said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Akmsgk

Ashok Gehlot Directs Officials To Check Spread Of Swine Flu In Rajasthan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed health department officials to check the spread of swine flu in the state with special focus on the five districts where the number of cases has seen...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AomLGP

BJP Wins 8 Seats In Rajasthan Local Body Polls, Congress Takes 5

BJP has won eight local body seats while the Congress bagged five in the recently held bypolls in various districts of Rajasthan, results of which were announced on Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Viybor

HIV-Positive Man, Whose Blood Infected Pregnant Woman, Dies In Tamil Nadu

A 19-year-old HIV-positive man, who had consumed poison after his blood had infected a pregnant woman in Tamil Nadu, died today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BQxJ87

Over 300 Confirmed Exhibitors For Aero India 2019 Till Now: Official

More than 300 exhibitors, including top global and domestic players from the defence industry, have confirmed their participation in Aero India 2019, a defence official said on Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EXtqer

Navy Team Leader, NDRF Team Enter Meghalaya Mine To Measure Water Level

A team leader from the Indian Navy and NDRF personnel went inside a 370-foot-deep mine, where 15 miners are trapped, to ascertain the water level inside on Sunday afternoon, the officials said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CGHfME

Mohan Bhagwat Says India Must Excel In Sports To Become Superpower

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday called upon sportspersons to put the country on top of the international sports map, saying if India is able to establish its dominance...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GOzgBa

Sabarimala Temple Opens For 21-Day Festival Amid Heavy Security

The hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala in Kerala opened on Sunday evening for the 21-day Makaravilakku festival amid heavy security.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tgyrm8

Find Inquiry Reports On 13 Communal Riots Since 1961, Home Ministry Told

The Central Information Commission has directed the Home Secretary to depute an official to find out the status of 13 inquiry commission reports on communal riots in the country since 1961, which Home...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETUYkO

"Opposition To Raise Central Agencies Misuse In Parliament": Sharad Pawar

A day after the Enforcement Directorate told a court that AgustaWestland case accused Christian Michel had made a reference to "Mrs Gandhi", NCP Chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the opposition...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWV1Nu

Early Results Show Landslide Win For Sheikh Hasina In Bangladesh Polls

Early results showed that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was heading for a landslide victory in Sunday's general election, local TV said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GWHpDA

Mehbooba Mufti's Warning After Cops Allegedly Beat Up Terrorist's Family

After the sister of a suspected terrorist and her husband were beaten up allegedly by the police in Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti asserted that she "won't allow bloodshed in...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EYQx9c

In Delhi Shelter Home Case, Police Seeks Help Of Nepal Embassy, NGOs

Delhi Police has sought the assistance of the Nepal Embassy and NGOs in the case of disappearance of eight women and a girl from a Shahdara shelter home earlier this month.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q8Kj7O

Most Museums In India At Risk Of "Grave Damage" In Case Of Fire: Expert

A majority of museums and cultural repositories in India stand at risk of suffering "grave damage" in the event of a major fire, an international expert has cautioned and suggested that a disaster...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QUoX3f

PM Modi, On Visit To The Andamans, Renames 3 Islands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar to mark the 75th anniversary of the raising of the Indian national flag by freedom movement icon Netaji...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TjQvvt

Lawsuit Against Google Over Facial Recognition Software Dismissed

A judge in Chicago has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged that Google violated privacy of users by using facial recognition technology to scan their photos without their explicit consent.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s9DjOB

"BJP Desperate Ahead Of...": Amarinder Singh Slams 'Accidental' Publicity

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday alleged the BJP's "promotion" of the upcoming movie The Accidental Prime Minister was a mere political stunt by the party and a "desperate" effort to...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AnZvJ2

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Vows More Summits With South Next Year: Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to meet the South's President Moon Jae in "frequently" next year to discuss denuclearisation of the peninsula in a rare letter sent to Seoul, Moon's office said...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GNpTlr

Voters Allege Being Barred From Polling Booths In Bangladesh

At least three voters in southeast Bangladesh, including a journalist, told Reuters on Sunday that they were barred from entering polling booths or were told their ballot papers had already been...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rjh4DW

After Aligarh, Farmers In Agra Lock Stray Cows In School To Protect Crops

Farmers in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh's Agra district have locked up herds of stray cattle, especially cows, in schools and other government buildings alleging that the animals are destroying their...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Aod3UT

"Even Kangaroo Courts Hold Trials": P Chidambaram On "Mrs Gandhi" Claims

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram took a dig at the centre, investigating agencies and the media over the "new improved system" of trials and judgments that don't require substantial evidence. He...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWVb6H

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif To Challenge Conviction In Corruption Case

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif will challenge his conviction in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case in the Islamabad High Court this week, his lawyer said on Sunday, after the Pakistan...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SrrGxT

In A First, Electronic Voting Machines For Bangladesh General Elections

Bangladesh made use of electronic voting machines for the first time in a general election, though only on a limited scale, a move which received mixed responses from the voters amid reports of...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QUx2EY

Russian Army To Get New Missile Complex S-350 Vityaz In 2019

Russia will in 2019 deploy the S-350 Vityaz new generation short to mid range surface to air defence missile complex, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday, in a long planned move to replace its...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BRP0Om

UP Woman Stripped, Beaten Up For Resisting Sexual Harassment: Police

A woman was beaten up, stripped and made to run naked in her village in Gopiganj area of the Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh for resisting sexual harassment, police said on Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CEuKkz

"Murder Them, We Will Handle": Shocker From Purvanchal University Head

The Vice-Chancellor of Purvanchal University has waded into controversy after remarks that appeared to condone fights and murder by the students. As National Conference chief Omar Abdullah targeted...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s2t8em

Putin, In New Year Letter To Trump, Says Moscow Is Open For Dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a New Year letter to his US counterpart Donald Trump, said on Sunday that Moscow was ready for dialogue on a "wide-ranging agenda", the Kremlin said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BQlKHF

Remembering Mrinal Sen: Memorable films by the legend

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen breathed his last on December 30 at his Bhawanipore home in Kolkata. He was 95.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BLiPjq

Rana Daggubati to play a 'threat' in 'Housefull 4': Director

Screenwriter-director Farhad Samji has revealed that the "Baahubali" star Rana Daggubati will play a threat in their upcoming film "Housefull 4".

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Ao0qtc

Gaga impressed fans with Enigma concert debut

Pop star Lady Gaga enthralled audience in a bejewelled bodysuit and pearlescent leotard as she transforms into her alien alter-ego for her residency Enigma concert debut, here.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Tg9BTt

Big B, Anushka hail team India after MCG Test win

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Anushka Sharma on Sunday congratulated Indian cricket team for its victory over Australia in the third Test match in Melbourne.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EYCHUl

'Selection Day' is Netflix's best Indian series to date

The actual sacred game in India is cricket. To generate a drama of disenchantment in the cricketing field is relatively easy. What director Udayan Prasad (best remembered for the Om Puri-starrer "My Son The Fanatic") has done is to make the cricket ground a place for meditation on socio-cultural displacement.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EXyjUS

Why Mrinal Sen Is Credited With Pioneering India's 'New Wave' Cinema

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen had once said he never knew "where it all will end" but his desire to experiment remained unchanged over the years.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TfYMRe

Maharashtra Man Dies After Genitals Cut Off For Allegedly Stalking Woman

A 27-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane, whose private parts were allegedly chopped off by three people including a woman he had allegedly been stalking, has died in a Mumbai hospital, police said...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CGICek

Bangladesh Election Polls Close Amid Violence That Killed 12

Polls closed in a Bangladesh general election on Sunday that was marred by the deaths of at least 12 people in vote-related clashes.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CGqqBu

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

The killing of a second policeman in Uttar Pradesh within a month has given another handle to the state opposition against Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Eleven persons have been...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GJvLfd

Search For Professionals For Positions In Air India Soon: Suresh Prabhu

The government plans to rope in professionals for top positions at Air India through a global search process, as part of efforts to revive the national carrier, according to Civil Aviation Minister...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LHLg6n

Rahul Gandhi Can Make An "Excellent" Prime Minister: Shashi Tharoor

Rahul Gandhi has all the right qualities to make an "excellent" prime minister, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said Sunday, even as he emphasised that the issue of PM candidate is likely to be...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EX6wEv

22 Dead In Philippine Storm; Heavy Rain Forecast For Next 24 Hours

At least 22 people died from a storm that swept through the central Philippine islands at the weekend, authorities said Sunday, with rescue operations under way in flood inundated communities.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s0hqRq

Tiger Found Dead In Maharashtra's Umred-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

A tourist visiting the sanctuary informed authorities around 8 am about a tiger lying motionless in the Pauni range of the sanctuary.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LE1r4B

No Blanket Powers To 10 Agencies To Intercept, Says Home Ministry

The central government has not given "blanket power" to any agency to intercept information from any computer and they have to strictly adhere to the existing rules and stick to the book while...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EZxLP9

Ahead Of Big Sabarimala Festival Today, Prohibitory Orders Extended

With the Sabarimala temple opening on Sunday for the popular 'Makaravilakku' season, the administration has extended the prohibitory orders till January 5, an official said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWFs7F

Delhi Government To Erect Welcome Gates At 12 Border Points

The Delhi government has decided to erect 'Welcome Gate' at 12 border points of the national capital by next year, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RmEAQt

Philippines President Duterte Under Fire For Saying He "Touched" Maid

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte drew outrage Sunday after saying he "touched" his maid when he was a teenager, with women's rights groups accusing him of attempted rape and encouraging sexual...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWkabg

Rani Chatterjee shares a pic in a bridal lehenga-See inside

Bhojpuri sizzler Rani Chatterjee is one of the most sought after actresses in the Bhojpuri industry. The actress enjoys a huge fanbase on social media and her posts go viral seconds after they are shared on the internet. Recently, Rani shared a stunning picture decked in a bridal lehenga.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2s1sKgk

Simmba Day 2 Box Office Collections: Ranveer Singh starrer witnesses massive growth

Check out the total collections

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Q9Qmcb

Aamir Khan starrer Thug of Hindostan falls flat at Box Office in China

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who ruled the box office in China with Dangal and Secret Superstar has failed to impress the audience with his latest release Thugs of Hindostan. The film failed to strike a chord with the audience in India and hence it didn't witness an impressing growth at the Indian box office either.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2ES0LY9

Bangladesh TV Station Taken Off Air For Election Day

A leading Bangladeshi news channel has been taken off the air, officials said on Sunday as the country votes for a new government amid allegations of a media crackdown.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AoJB19

A Second Cop Dead, UP Police Speaks On Mismanagement Allegations

Hours after Head Constable Suresh Vats was killed by a mob in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, the state police chose to respond to allegations of mismanagement of the probe into the murder of inspector...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Vjab4I

Easy To Spread Negativity; Let's Make Positivity Viral: PM Modi

Spreading negativity is fairly easy, but people must come together to make positivity viral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday adding that collective efforts of the people have ensured that...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AmYzoh

Donald Trump Says "Big Progress" On Possible China Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump said on Twitter that he had a "long and very good call" with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that a possible trade deal between the United States and China was progressing...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QUaO69

Happy New Year 2019: Top New Year Resolutions For Upcoming Year

New Year 2019: Here are some top New Year resolutions that are most popular, but you can figure out your own and most importantly, stick to them, to make the coming year a truly happy new year!

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BLyPC1

Veteran Filmmaker Mrinal Sen Dies At 95

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen, known for his contribution to Bengali parallel cinema, died today at his residence. He was 95.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QVfpVR

Assam Man Killed By NGO Members In Meghalaya

A 45-year-old man from Assam was allegedly killed by four members of a non-governmental organisation in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district on the pretext of checking his trade licence, police said...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EXhdY0

Man Killed, Body Set On Fire In UP Village; 1 Arrested

A 60-year-old man, who used to work in a farm in Badhiwala village in Muzaffarnagar district, was killed by his colleague following an altercation and his body was set on fire, police said on Sunday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RljK3T

PM Modi In Port Blair: 3 Andaman And Nicobar Islands To Be Renamed Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is Port Blair today to mark the 75th anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose's declaration of the formation of the Azad Hind government in 1943.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETtkEw

Cyberattack Hits US Newspaper Distribution

A cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major US newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co such as the Chicago...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EURu1p

Heatwave Bakes Australia For 7th Straight Day As Northern Cyclone Brews

Seven people have drowned as a heatwave grips Australia, sending big crowds to the beach to cool down, while a tropical depression in the far north threatens to turn into a cyclone by New Year's Day.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QZ43zO

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

Follower of Devgiri Baba Maharaj, Daniel Bhagwan Giri wears saffron clothes and turmeric paste on his forehead.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETByNT

Clashes Mark Bangladesh Election Day, Sheikh Hasina Eyes Fourth Term

Two people have died in election-related clashes in Bangladesh as the country began voting for the parliamentary elections today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CGg0BO

China Probe Geared To Land On Dark Side Of The Moon: Report

A Chinese space probe is moving into position to land on the dark side of the moon for the first time, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday, a mission seen as an important step as the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SqmBG4

"Police Unable To Protect Their Own": Son Of Cop Killed In Stone-Throwing

The son of police constable killed in stone-throwing on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district has slammed the state police, saying if they were not able to protect their own, what else could...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Al252K

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

At least three people were reportedly killedin the political clashes that erupted in Bangladesh as the country began voting for the parliamentary elections today. Fresh violence was reported between...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CFtD4o

Meghalaya Rescue Operation Updates: Authorities Preparing For Final Push

Today is the 18th day of the Meghalaya coal mine tragedy and authorities are preparing for the mission to rescue 15 miners trapped at the 370-foot-deep illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Sp4Ab2

Elderly Man Shot Dead In Maoist Attack In Bihar's Aurangabad

An elderly man was killed on Saturday night in an attack by Maoists in a village in Bihar's Aurangabad district.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2R02e5Z

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

The Congress-led Madhya Pradesh Government said on Saturday that it is going to create an Adhyatmik Vibhag (spiritual department) by merging several existing departments.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q9A2Ir

UP Woman Constable Alleges Rape By Colleague, Says "Drink Was Spiked"

The woman constable has warned the police of suicide if action is not taken.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VeRLC2

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a packed schedule in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. The Prime Minister started the day with a visit to Tsunami Memorial at Car Nicobar. The memorial was built in...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETcLbO

"Will Take Time": Meghalaya Rescue Restarts, Navy Divers Join - 10 Points

The operation to rescue 15 people, trapped in a 320-foot-deep coal mine at Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, has entered its seventeenth day. Now equipped with ten high-powered pumps that are required...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VlLc0L

Authoritarian Tag A "Badge Of Honour": Sheikh Hasina's Son Amid Polls

Bangladesh Polls 2018: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina considers being called authoritarian by the western media a "badge of honour", the leader's son told Reuters on the eve of a national...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GKuncv

Police Teargas 'Yellow Vest' Protesters In Paris

Police fired tear gas at "yellow vest" demonstrators in Paris on Saturday but the turnout for round seven of the popular protests that have rocked France appeared low.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TfNdJV

Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's Democracy Icon-Turned-Iron Lady

To her supporters, Sheikh Hasina is Bangladesh's "mother of humanity" for giving Rohingya refugees shelter, but to her detractors she's a creeping autocrat who has jailed opponents and muzzled...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QaIKGd

Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen dies at 95

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen died at the age of 95 on December 30. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BN0CC3

Magician Javed Khan wins India’s Got Talent Season 8

Hailing from Rajasthan, Javed Khan proved that magic is about believing in yourself

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2R16lPj

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you - December 30, 2018

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 http://bit.ly/2EVPVQE

The Kapil Sharma Show season 2: Twitterati hails the return of 'Comedy King'

Episode one of The Kapil Sharma Show was high on entertainment and looked quite promising

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2rZLpcv

When Shah Rukh Khan danced to a Bhojpuri song with Ravi Kishan—Details inside

The 'Badshaah' of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan was in Bihar recently where he danced to a Bhojpuri song along with superstar Ravi Kishan, reports bhojpurixp.com. The report states that King Khan danced to Ravi Kishan's popular track 'Aai Ho Dada Kaisan Piyawa ka Charitar Ba' which made the audience go gaga with excitement.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EWdWYD

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Sonam Kapoor reminisces her special moments from 2018—Watch

2018 has indeed been a special year for the gorgeous actress

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Q9ouF9

Mumbai Bars, Pubs Can Be Open Till 5 AM On New Year's Eve With Police Nod

Hotels, bars and pubs in Mumbai can remain open till 5 am on January 1 for New Year celebrations with prior permission from local police stations, a senior official said Saturday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESO7rK

Priyanka Chopra's latest pic with husband Nick Jonas is all things love

The couple is giving major relationship goals each day and teaches us that in love, age is just a number.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2LEGYg9

Musician Nitin Sawhney Leads Among Indian Names For UK's Honours List

Award-winning musician and composer Nitin Sawhney leads over 30 Indian-origin high achievers across different fields named on the UK's annual New Year's Honours List that was released on Saturday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TbPZzQ

Trump Says Phone Call With Xi Jinping On Trade "Big Progress"

US President Donald Trump on Saturday touted "big progress" after a phone call with his Chinese counterpart on trade, after the tariff war between the world's two biggest economies helped rattle...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TgdurC

Bigg Boss 12 written updates: Finalists commemorate their three-month long journey in the show

Their journey videos made them overwhelmed but their anxiety is still soaring high as they are just a day away from the Bigg finale night.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SpuADh

"I'm A Law Abiding Citizen": Mahesh Babu On Attachment Of Bank Accounts

Actor Mahesh Babu has said there was no undisputed tax payable and that he was a law-abiding citizen complying with all fiscal legislations.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RpESpC

No Way Trapped Meghalaya Miners Will Come Out Alive, Says Survivor

As operation to rescue 15 trapped miners continue at the 370-foot-deep illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district, a survivor of the December 13 accident said on Saturday there is no way the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVnORD

A Year After Koregaon-Bhima Violence, Preventive Action Against 1,200

To avoid repeat of the violence witnessed near the Koregaon Bhima war memorial in Pune district on January 1, 2018 one year later, police have taken preventive action against over 1,200 people. The...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Sx2lCR

"Story Of Loot Out": Union Minister After Christian Michel Names Gandhis

Soon after the agency probing the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case told a Delhi court that alleged middleman Christian Michel took names of "Mrs Gandhi" and big man 'R', "Son of an Italian Lady", an...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BRmAUm

PM Modi Launches Comprehensive Pension Management Software SAMPANN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a comprehensive pension management software SAMPANN to facilitate pensioners of the telecom department.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QWfSqO

Navy Divers, Underwater Drones To Join Meghalaya Miners Rescue Tomorrow

A team of 11 naval divers will join the mission to rescue over 15 people, trapped in a 320-foot-deep mine at Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills for over 16 days, from early tomorrow morning. The high-powered...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QVtjXS

42-Carat Diamond Found In Madhya Pradesh's Panna Sold For Rs 2.55 Crore

A 42.59-carat diamond found by a man in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district in October was on Saturday sold at an auction for Rs 2.55 crore, a senior official said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BMTHsF

Hours After PM's Rally, Cop Killed By Stone-Throwing Mob In UP's Ghazipur

A police constable in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur died after he was hit by a stone thrown by a protesting mob this afternoon, just a couple of hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s0xN0E

Pakistan's National Carrier Fires Over 50 Employees For Fake Degrees

Pakistan International Airlines has fired over 50 employees, including pilots and cabin crew, for holding fake degrees, the media reported on Saturday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EYriUD

CBI Takes Up Probe Into Rape, Murder Of Andhra Pradesh Student

Eleven years after a girl student was raped and murdered in a private hostel in Vijayawada, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took up a fresh investigation into the case on the direction of...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RlsWFq

Protest To Seek Puducherry Statehood On January 4 In Delhi: V Narayanasamy

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday said his cabinet colleagues, legislators of the ruling Congress and its ally the DMK would participate in the demonstration at Jantar Mantar in...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rs5XIG

Poll Panel Asked For Further Action In Vasundhara Raje Body-Shaming Case

The Chief Electoral Office in Rajasthan has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) demanding further action into the matter of Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav allegedly insulting...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVLq9A

40,000 Police Personnel To Be Deployed In Mumbai On Night Of December 31

Over 40,000 police personnel will be deployed on the roads of Mumbai on the night of December 31 to ensure the safety of people celebrating the New Year, a senior official said on Saturday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AolNuh

Congress To Review Textbooks, Reverse Some Decisions By BJP In Rajasthan

The new government in Rajasthan had its first cabinet meeting today where revision of certain textbooks and syllabus was discussed among other issues. The government will try to undo what the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CFm5yo

Kiara Advani gets in vacay mode, sizzles in a black bikini—Pic

The beautiful Kiara Advani set our hearts racing when her song 'Urvashi' along with actor Shahid Kapoor was unveiled. Kiara looked glamorous in the song and her killer dance moves gained attention. The actress will soon share screen space with Shahid in the film titled 'Kabir Singh'.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QbaA5h

Fire At Office Building In Mumbai, No Casualties Reported

A level-3 fire broke out this evening in Sadhana House in Mumbai's Worli area, fire department said. No casualties have been reported.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TgB0V4

Rajasthan To Junk Minimum Qualifications Requirement For Local Body Polls

Weeks after coming to power in Rajasthan, the Congress today decided to reverse the previous Vasundhara Raje government's decision to allow only those with minimum educational qualifications to fight...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUHsOL

Newborn Dies After Mother Chops Off Her Extra Fingers, Toes, Say Police

A woman in a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district allegedly chopped off the extra fingers and toes of her newborn child out of fear that the oddity would affect the infant's chances of...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LDWrNh

Delhi Air Quality In "Very Poor" Category, Expected To Worsen Tomorrow

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, but remained on the brink of turning 'severe' due to drop in temperature and unfavourable meteorological conditions slowing...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2rZAG1J

It's been a phenomenal year for me: Ranveer Singh

 From box office success to starting a new chapter in his personal life, actor Ranveer Singh says it has been a "phenomenal year" for him.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2GO58G7

China Says 15 Years Too "Lenient" For Canadian Charged For Drug Smuggling

A Chinese court said Saturday that a 15-year jail sentence for a Canadian national charged with drug smuggling was too "lenient" and remanded his case for a retrial.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LFmXGm

PM Modi Calls Congress A "Lollypop Company", Attacks Loan Waiver Promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading farmers on loan waiver promises, calling them lollipops.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s1CcjU

Apollo Hospital Asks Panel Probing Jayalalitha's Death To Rope In Experts

The Apollo Hospitals in Chennai has petitioned the commission probing the death of J Jayalalithaa to rope in specialists to examine the voluminous medical records of the late Tamil Nadu chief minister...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GUbzHY

Show Sahara-Birla, Rafale Files, Will Be Enough To Jail You: AAP To PM

In a jibe at the BJP government for scanning 400 files of the Delhi government to find irregularities, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show four files...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERyYai

Maneka Gandhi Assures Help After Woman Alleges Triple Talaq By Man In US

Days after a bill criminalising instant triple talaq was passed in the Lok Sabha, a woman in Bengaluru was allegedly given triple talaq by her US-based husband through a text and voice message.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GJG2Iz

Shah Rukh Khan's Pakistan fan returns home after 22 months in Indian jail

 A 22-year-old Pakistani national, who crossed over the border to meet Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, returned home after spending 22 months in Indian jail.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SrCg7Q

Ranveer Singh's 'Simmba' takes an impressive start at international box office

Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan's 'Simmba' took a roaring start at the domestic box office. However, looks like the film has struck the right chord with the international audience as well! While the opening day collections of 'Simmba' domestically are Rs 20 crores, the film has minted over Rs 13 crores internationally as well.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SqmbQ3

PM Modi Inaugurates International Rice Research Centre In Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the International Rice Research Institute's South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) campus in Varanasi. The centre will serve as a hub for rice research...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVr8MT

Girl Alleges Cop "Misbehaved" With Her Inside Odisha's Jagannath Temple

A girl alleged a policeman had "misbehaved" with her inside Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple Saturday, a senior officer said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVAzMS

World War II Bomb Found During Dredging Operations In Kolkata

A 1000-pound aerial bomb dating back to the World War-II era has been unearthed at a dock in Kolkata during routine dredging operations.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AkSl8u

Cheers For Khashoggi, US Newsroom Shooting At Times Square New Year Party

Reporters will be the guests of honor at the New Year's Eve party in New York's Times Square on Monday, in what organizers said was a celebration of press freedom after an unusually deadly year for...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SrKQUr

In Meghalaya, Illegal Mining Of Coal Has Political Support, Claims Report

In the last few weeks, the rat hole mine incident in Meghalaya has exposed the illegal mining of coal rampant here despite a carpet ban since 2014. Fifteen miners continue to be trapped inside a...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q6UJVu

China Firms Offer Subsidised Huawei Phones After Top Official's Arrest

Chinese firms are encouraging staff to buy Huawei smartphones following Canada's arrest of a top Huawei executive on a US extradition request, which has triggered an outpouring of nationalist support.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Vi1wPW

UK Spends 100 Million Euro On Ferries To Ease Traffic Amid Brexit Fears

Britain has spent more than 100 million euros on chartering ferries to mitigate the risk of "severe congestion" at the port of Dover in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to government...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AkS5q9

At 1.7 Degrees Celsius, Agra Coldest In Uttar Pradesh

Severe cold wave conditions prevailed in western Uttar Pradesh with Agra recording the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 1.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GY5ytR

Maoists Blame Chhattisgarh Villagers To Be Informers, Force Them To Flee

After Maoists compel over a dozen families to leave their village in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada on suspicion of them being informers, the police have decided to set up camps.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVW6p0

Two Killed, 40 Injured In Road Accident In Bengal

Two persons were killed and 40 others injured after one vehicle rammed into an electric pole and another hit it from behind on National Highway 34 in Malda district, the police said today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CDgOaK

85 Lakh Pilgrims To Visit Vaishno Devi By December 31, Says Shrine Board

The number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to cross 85 lakh this year. The number of pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi had dropped from 93.24 lakh in 2013 to...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERr1ln

Indonesian Tsunami Volcano-Anak Krakatoa Loses Two-Thirds Of Its Height

A visual analysis by the Indonesian volcanology agency found the volcano has lost more than two-thirds of its height.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RotvOL

I'm a huge advocate for LGBTQI rights: Sonam Kapoor

Actress Sonam K Ahuja says she is a "huge advocate" for LGBTQI rights, and hopes to see a world without labels one day.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2LGwexz

Katrina Kaif opts out of Varun Dhawan's dance film

Actress Katrina Kaif has opted out of Remo D'souza's upcoming dance film, which also features Varun Dhawan.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SrFXuz

New Year 2019: Here's how you can spend your New Year's Eve

 Do not forget to mark memories of the year gone by!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SlLzXa

Natalie Portman mourns demise of Israeli author Amos Oz

  Actress Natalie Portman has mourned the passing of Israeli author Amos Oz, saying she is heartbroken.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2ETBWvH

All my kids have good rebellious streak: Angelina Jolie

Actress Angelina Jolie says her children have a good rebellious streak.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Vfmejs

Ariana Grande cancels concert due to health issues

Singer Ariana Grande has cancelled her New Years Eve weekend concert in Las Vegas due to "health issues".

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Ss1qTS

Edward Sonnenblick thrilled to work with Kapil Sharma

"Firangi" actor Edward Sonnenblick is happy to work with star comedian Kapil Sharma again on his show "The Kapil Sharma Show".

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AjlTn6

Simmba Day 1 Box Office collections: Ranveer Singh starrer opens on a great note

Check out the collections

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BMOpgx

New Year 2019: Best SMS, Whatsapp & Facebook messages for your loved ones

Each year brings new blessings and a lot of positivity. As the year 2018,is all set to bid us goodbye, here are some SMS messages to wish your family and friends a very Happy New Year, 2019!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Srlkyr

"Relationship That Endured Test Of Time": Rahul Gandhi Meets Bhutan's PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and the two discussed the political situation in the region.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q65Qy1

Centre Aims To Deliver 1 Crore Homes Under Housing For All Scheme By 2020

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry initiated several schemes in 2018 and plans to sanction construction of one crore houses before 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (urban), a move...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VbmIHn

Australia Strips Citizenship From Alleged ISIS Recruiter

The Australian government has stripped citizenship from Neil Prakash, who it believes is a top recruiter for ISIS.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVCobN

Aligarh Muslim University Student Demands Temple in Campus

Dr Manvendra Pratap Singh, a member of the National Monitoring Committee for Minorities Education, has backed the student's demand for the construction of temple inside the AMU campus.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERyD7s

Charred Bodies Of 30-Year-Old Woman, Seven-Year-Old Found In UP

Charred bodies of a 30-year-old woman and a seven-year-old girl were recovered from Mailani forests near Lakhimpur Kheri, the police said today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RpnO32

Christian Michel Named Sonia Gandhi, 'Son Of Italian Lady': Probe Agency

Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, has named Congress's Sonia Gandhi while in custody, the Enforcement Directorate informed a court in Delhi today.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESJ7mZ

Queen Elizabeth Gives Bravery Award To 4 Divers For Thai Cave Rescue

A team of British divers who helped save a junior football team stranded in a flooded cave in Thailand were awarded in Britain's traditional New Year Honours alongside former supermodel Twiggy and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ahkk92

Meghalaya Miners' Rescue Operation: What Has Happened So Far

Water from Lytein river and an abandoned mine gushed in and flooded the coal mine trapping 15 miners on December 13.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RnkghR

Egypt Forces Kill 40 "Terrorists" After Giza Bus Attack: Ministry

Egyptian police killed 40 "terrorists" in separate raids early Saturday, a day after a roadside bomb near the Giza pyramids killed three Vietnamese tourists and their guide, the interior ministry...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERUBYE

Chinmayi Sripaada Asked To Pay "Random Fee" By Dubbing Union After #MeToo

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who had accused veteran poet-lyricist Vairamuthu of sexual harassment as part of the #MeToo movement, has been asked to pay Rs 1.5 lakh to be taken back in the South Indian...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SpfrSs

3 Flights Escape Mid-Air Collision Over Delhi, Pilots Summoned: Report

Three international fights, carrying hundreds of passengers, had a narrow escape from a mid-air collision in the Delhi flight information region on Sunday after multiple auto-generated warnings by the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GKmxj1

Video Shows Pervez Musharraf Seeking "Covert US Support" To Regain Power

In an embarrassment to Pervez Musharraf, the former Pakistani dictator was seen in a series of video clips, seeking covert US support to regain power and telling American lawmakers that he was...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GNPZof

Khesari Lal Yadav's peppy track 'Naya Saal Ke Party' released-Watch

Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav is on a roll. Ahead of the big December 31st night, the superstar has released yet another peppy dance track 'Naya Saal Ke Party' on Youtube. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EXsF4K

Huge Arms Cache Seized In J&K; Major Terror Attack Averted: Army

The Army on Saturday said they have averted a major terror attack with the seizure of a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CFwiuP

Bangladesh Deploys 6 Lakh Security Forces Ahead Of Elections Today

Bangladesh stepped up security Saturday in a bid to contain violence during a general election expected to see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina win a record fourth term. Authorities have deployed around...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Al2dyV

Three Vietnamese Tourists, Guide Killed In Bomb Blast Near Egypt Pyramids

Three Vietnamese holidaymakers and an Egyptian tour guide were killed Friday when a roadside bomb blast hit their bus as it travelled close to the Giza pyramids outside Cairo, officials said. A...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUAPej

At 2.6 Degrees, Delhi Records Season's Lowest Temperature

The national capital woke up to a cold morning on Saturday as the mercury dipped to 2.6 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average -- the season's lowest temperature so far, the Met...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVv2W6

Explosion At Jammu Bus Stand, No Casualties Reported

A low-intensity explosion rocked the main bus stand, with the police suspecting that a grenade was lobbed to target the police station building in the vicinity, police officials said Saturday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUUtaf

7 Killed After Vehicle Collides With 2 SUVs Due To Heavy Fog In Haryana

Seven people died and four others were injured when a vehicle crashed into two SUVs due to heavy fog on the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway on Saturday, police said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QUUimh

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

Rescue workers are racing against time to reach the 15 men trapped inside a flooded 320-feet coal mine in Meghalaya for the last 16 days. Navy divers and trucks loaded with high-power pumps are making...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EWT5oi

Over 3,000 Tourists Stuck In Sikkim Due To Heavy Snowfall Rescued By Army

The stranded tourists in Sikkim have been provided food, shelter and warm clothes by the Army.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ER986e

4 Terrorists Shot Dead In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Pulwama

4 terrorists have been shot dead by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district this morning, police said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VfbqBI

Lava-Like Eruption From Electric Pole Leaves Tripura Villagers Scared

The lava-like eruption is the third such incident reported this year in Tripura which is very close to Chittagong in Bangladesh.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QcTX9C

Meghalaya Rescue Operation: Navy, High-Pressure Pumps To Reach Site Today

As the search operations for the 15 miners trapped in the rat-hole mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills enters the third week, a heavy transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying 10...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VgNEFJ

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

93-year-old EK Narayanan Nambiar, who was jailed for participating in the 1946 violent farmers' struggle in Kerala, meets first wife after seven decades.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SqZ9bF

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

A major fire broke out in abuilding under construction in central Mumbai this morning. The fire at the building located near Kamala Mills compound was brought under control after four fire engines...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QTr9rM

3 Dead In US Winter Storm; 500 Flights Canceled, 5,700 Delays On Friday

At least three deaths were attributed to severe weather in the US as heavy snow and high winds snarled air and ground transportation during a busy holiday travel period.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CDAz1V

Hackers Steal US School Data, Exposing Over 5 Lakh Students

Hackers hit the San Diego Unified School District's computer system and obtained access to a file that had detailed personal data on more than 500,000 students going back a decade, authorities said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SqSuyb

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Ramdev Company To Share Profits With Locals

In a first-of-its-kind order, the Uttarakhand High Court has directed a company run by yoga guru Ramdev to share a percentage of its profits with local farmers and communities.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RkSfY7

Amid Jamal Khashoggi Murder, Saudi Says Government Reshuffle Was Routine

The Saudi king's government reshuffle was expected because the cabinet must be replaced and reappointed every four years, the government said on Friday, giving a technocratic explanation to a move...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CCZ4vY

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

The family of the Indonesian co-pilot of a Lion Air flight that crashed in October, killing all 189 on board, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Boeing Co in Chicago, adding to litigation...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tfie0E

Mark Zuckerberg Sees "Progress" For Facebook After A Controversial 2018

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said Friday the world's biggest social network has "fundamentally" changed to focus on securing its systems against manipulation and misinformation.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETqjUG

Oldest Man In US, World War II Veteran, Dies At Age 112: Report

Richard Overton, a World War II veteran who was America's oldest man, has died at the age of 112.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BPHseD

Tesla Names Two More Directors As Part Of Elon Musk's US Fraud Settlement

Tesla named two more independent directors on Friday and said it completed the requirements of a US settlement of fraud charges involving Chief Executive Elon Musk.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LFVxzQ

Aamir Khan starrer Thugs of Hindostan gets slow start at Box Office in China

Check out the collections 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Q9pEQO

Monalisa all set to grace 'Kanpur Wale Khuranas'-See pic

  The sizzling actress of the Bhojpuri industry, Monalisa is now winning hearts as Mohona in Star Plus as Mohona. Mona recently shot for an episode of a comedy show 'Kanpur Wale Khuranas' which is hosted by Sunil Grover. The actress shared some delightful pictures from the set.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BJZfnH

Disha Patani sets the temperature soaring in bikini-See pic

Check out the pic

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2VdSm6Y

Twinkle Khanna remembers father Rajesh Khanna on his birth anniversary

Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna aka Mrs Funnybones shares her birthday with her superstar father Rajesh Khanna. The gorgeous actress-author took to Twitter and shared a beautiful rare old black and white picture of her father.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2GK98rd

Arjun Kapoor posts a heartfelt birthday wish for sister Anshula-See inside

Check out the picture

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Vh20pu

Jennifer Aniston loves spoiling her godchildren

Actress Jennifer Aniston says she loves spoiling her godchildren with candies and lots of love.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EUINov

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you today—December 29, 2018

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. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Sqgvpc

Amitabh Bachchan sends 'prayers and duas' to Kader Khan—Read Tweet

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and expressed his concern over the actor's health. Senior Bachchan sends his 'prayers and duas' for Kedar's speedy recovery.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Q8dqIi

I have no undisputed tax payable, says Mahesh Babu

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu on Friday clarified that he has no undisputed tax payable and that he is a law abiding citizen complying with all fiscal legislation.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BJVCOI

Bigg Boss 12 written updates: Top 5 contenders get a last chance to justify themselves

After a surprise mid-week eviction of Surbhi Rana, Bigg Boss season 12 finally got its top 5 finalists as Sree Santh, Dipika Kakar, Karanvir Bohra, Deepak Thakur and Romil Chaudhary. Biig Boss gave all of them a chance to clear the air of allegations which viewers have against them. For the same a debate was organised in the Bigg Boss house where Sweta Singh from Aaj Tak was the moderator and Vikas Gupta and Jai Bhanushali were the affirmative or negative based on the contestant of their choice.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QWOtF8

Anupam Kher against special screening of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

As controversy erupted over upcoming film "The Accidental Prime Minister", a biopic on former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, lead actor of the movie Anupam Kher on Friday said that after certification of a film by the censor board, nobody has the right to ask for showing the film before its release.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Ak3JBn

Friday, December 28, 2018

Cabinet Nod In Bag, ISRO Set To Launch Hunt For Gaganyaan "Vyomnauts"

The cabinet's approval for the much-awaited manned mission to space has paved the way for the Indian Space Research Organisation to start selecting potential astronauts. The chosen ones will be called...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETbstl

CBI Wanted To Implicate Political Leaders In Sohrabuddin Case, Says Court

The CBI probed the alleged fake encounter killings of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi and his aide Tulsi Prajapati with a 'pre-conceived and premeditated' theory to implicate political...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUxQDB

3 Men Convicted In UK Blast That Killed 5 Plotted To Claim Insurance

A British court convicted three men Friday for a supermarket blast in Leicester, central England this year that killed five people in an attempted insurance scam.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CCbmVo

Karanataka Government Wants "Development-Free Corruption": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on the Janata Dal Secular-Congress coalition government in Karnataka, alleging it was interested only in "development-free corruption".

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EVWPXb

Noida Park Waterlogged, Cops Keep An Eye As Few Turn Up For Namaz

Days after a Noida park was declared out of bounds for religious activities, only a dozen people turned up there for the Friday namaz only to find parts of the ground waterlogged even as the police...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EU0G6m

Bills On Right To Refuse, Non-Vegetarian Food, Cow Population In Lok Sabha

Employees should be able to switch off once they leave their offices or during holidays; no non-vegetarian food should be served at government events; and there should an authority to stabilise...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CDPngU

Governor's House No Place To Prove Majority: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Friday questioned in the Lok Sabha the Jammu and Kashmir Governor's decision to dissolve the state assembly.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AmpMHN

Another Woman Claims HIV Infection From Blood Transfusion In Tamil Nadu

Two days after a woman was allegedly infected by HIV due to a faulty medical procedure at a Tamil Nadu hospital, a similar case has now come to light in Chennai. A 27-year-old woman has accused...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VfJRsc

Triple Talaq Bill Will Find Support In Rajya Sabha: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The government expressed hope Friday that the Triple Talaq bill, which criminalises the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men, will find support in the Rajya Sabha, whose approval is necessary for...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s13rLn

Trump Warns To "Entirely" Close US-Mexico Border Unless Wall Demands Met

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to "entirely" close the southern US border with Mexico if lawmakers refuse his demands to fund a wall.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LBqd5i

How to pick warmest workwear trends this winter

Indian men are excruciatingly conservative with a colour palette that usually spans from blue to black. How about making an exception this winter season with some smart choices?

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AiFX96

BJP Trying To Destabilise Karnataka Government: Deputy Chief Minister

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Parameshwara Friday accused the BJP of trying to destabilise the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in the state, which was facing discontent from within, but asserted...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUdJFC

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan singing together will give you Friday night feels—Watch

In a video doing rounds on the internet, SRK and Bhai can be seen having a jamming session and it will give you Friday night feels!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2ETH0PF

Temperature Falls In Kashmir Valley, Kargil Coldest At Minus 16.2 Degrees

Cold wave conditions intensified in Jammu and Kashmir with several parts of the state at sub-zero temperatures. Kargil emerged as Jammu and Kashmir's coldest place at minus 16.2 degrees Celsius, the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESaNIQ

Bill On Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Membership Introduced In Lok Sabha

A bill which seeks to remove the Congress president as a permanent member in a trust that runs the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The bill seeks to make...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QSvZ8B

12-Year-Old Boy In Tamil Nadu Rescued After Being Sold Off To Farm Owner

A 12-year-old boy was rescued after being allegedly sold by his parents to a farm owner for a small amount, police said. The boy's parents were reportedly affected in cyclone Gaja that had hit the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BN2P06

Karan Johar confirms Janhvi Kapoor's sister Khushi Kapoor's debut in 2019

Looks like we will have to wait till 2019 to find out more about Khushi's debut!

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2SnQpTK

How Trump's Call To Turkey Over Syria Reshaped US Policy In Middle East

President Donald Trump's declaration in a phone call with Tayyip Erdogan that he was pulling U.S. troops from Syria has stunned Turkey and left it scrambling to respond to the changing battlefield on...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUxYTx

Watch: Chinese Soldier's Lesson For Indian Officer Gets 'A' On Twitter

Indian and Chinese militaries are often not in the news for their bonhomie, especially since the Doklam standoff that happened last year between the two neighbours. However, a video of a Chinese...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LBmQLI

Mamata Banerjee Accuses Centre Of Not Releasing 2,500-Crore Under MNREGA

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government of deliberately not releasing funds for various Central schemes and said Rs 2,500 crore under the Mahatma...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LCIeAb

Islamabad Denies US Report On China's Secret Plan To Build Jets In Pak

Pakistan has said that the so-called 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' or 'CPEC' is a bilateral "economic project" between the two nations. India has strongly opposed the so-called 'China-Pakistan...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GMlRcT

Government Ready For Assembly Polls In Jammu And Kashmir: Rajnath Singh

The centre on Friday said in the Lok Sabha that there was no other option left with the Governor but to recommend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as no party or alliance staked claim to form...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GHU2m7

"Deserve Oscar Nomination," Says Anupam Kher On Manmohan Singh Film

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh chose not to respond to reporters seeking his reaction to the trailer of "The Accidental Prime Minister", the film based on the eponymous book by his former media...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RjKVMl

"Yellow Vest" Protesters Target Emmanuel Macron's Holiday Hideaway

If Emmanuel Macron is hoping for some holiday respite from the anti-government protests which have rocked France, he might want to avoid the presidential retreat along the Mediterranean coast.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EPkFmC

Won't Back Off From 'The Accidental Prime Minister', Says Anupam Kher

Calling "The Accidental Prime Minister" his "life's best performance", actor Anupam Kher on Friday said he will not back off from the snowballing controversy over the film on former prime minister...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GF2Uc2

Army's Spectacular Recovery Of Helicopter Stuck At 18,000 Feet. See Pics

At 17,000 feet, surrounded by harsh, icy terrain and blasted by freezing winds, even breathing can seem like strenuous exercise for many. But, earlier this year in Siachen, soldiers of the Indian Army...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Swhbco

After "Accidental" Protest, Congress Do-Over On Manmohan Singh Film

As "The Accidental Prime Minister", a biopic on former prime minister Manmohan Singh, stirred strong political reactions in the election season, the Congress today changed its strategy hours after a...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AlbN54

PM Considers 3 Options To Help Farmers Hit By Low Crop Prices: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering three options for a relief package to help farmers suffering because of low crop prices at a cost of as much as Rs 3 lakh crore, according to three...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ame4gj

Congress Attacks KCR Over Delay In Oath Ceremony Of Telangana Lawmakers

The Congress on Friday slammed the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government in Telangana over "delay" in the process of newly-elected members of the assembly taking oath as...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESASbq

Singer Chris Brown may land in jail

Singer Chris Brown has been charged with owning a restricted species, a capuchin monkey, without a permit.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2GHPrjR

Hard to see someone else as 'Bigg Boss' winner: Surbhi Rana

After getting evicted from the "Bigg Boss" 12 house during the finale week, contestant Surbhi Rana says she can't see someone else as winning the show. For her, she is the true winner of the show.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Rg51av

Katrina Kaif's character in 'Zero' inspired by her break-up with Ranbir Kapoor? The actress responds

After the film released, parallels were being drawn between Kat's much-public breakup with actor Ranbir Kapoor and the character played by her. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2LFtgtl

Deepika Padukone looks stunning on Filmfare cover—See inside

Deepika also graced the last cover of 2018 for GQ magazine and completely nailed it on the cover making heads turn. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2GWlWLp

Two Of 5 Eclipses In 2019 To Be Visible In India: Observatory Official

Astronomy enthusiasts and skygazers will be able to watch five eclipses in 2019, two of which will be visible in India.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2TgXCFb

If Congress Comes To Power In Haryana, Farm Loan Waiver In 6 Hours: Bhupinder Hooda

Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, too, made a promise that farmers would be benefitted within hours of Congress coming to power in the state. The old-age pension in Haryana will be...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ER339M

3 UP Secretariat Staff Suspended By Yogi Adityanath On Corruption Charges

Three secretariat staff attached to Uttar Pradesh ministers were suspended on charges of corruption following a sting operation by a news channel, according to a state government release.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ET4YeR

Jammu And Kashmir Revokes Government Employees Mediclaim Policy

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered revocation of the Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for its employees starting from midnight December 31, following reports of irregularities in its...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EP1hpL

"Onion Farmers Should Get Dues": Shiv Sena Attacks Maharashtra Government

Expressing distress over the falling prices of onions in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena Friday asked why farmers cannot be given their due if the state government can implement the 7th Pay Commission.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q7LtQL

Death penalty for aggravated assault under law on sexual crimes against children: Law Minister

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that the cabinet has approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, further strengthening the law to safeguard minors...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VidoBg

3 Indians To Be Sent To Space For 7 Days By 2022, Cabinet Approves Budget

As part of India's space project, dubbed "Gaganyaan", three Indian astronauts will be sent to space by 2022. Today, the cabinet has approved the budget for this plan, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CBLl8O

Facebook Moderators Getting Wrong Interpretation Of Indian Laws: Report

The moderators at Facebook who carry out the critical task of removing dangerous content from its platform rely on material based on incorrect interpretation of certain Indian laws, The New York Times...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LHhnDm

Runaway Lion, Wounded Elk, Dozens Of Bear Find Home At A Russian Shelter

A lion that escaped from an airport, a crocodile found at a rubbish dump and an elk attacked by stray dogs -- all these animals have found refuge in an unusual private shelter in Russia. Dozens of...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Vbd8Ei

China Daycare Teacher Jailed For Allegedly Abusing Children With Needles

A Chinese kindergarten teacher was on Friday jailed for 18 months for abusing children with needles, a Beijing court said. Liu Yanan, who was a teacher at the RYB Education New World kindergarten,...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SmdPsw

Fire Breaks Out At ISRO Campus In Ahmedabad

A minor fire broke out at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESoZSQ

Girl Allegedly Raped By Four Students In Kanpur

A girl was allegedly gang raped by four students at an apartment in the city, the police said. The accused persons -- a bachelor of business administration and three engineering students -- were...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERedva

3 Killed As Car Carrying Indian-Origin Family Falls Of Bridge In Iceland

Seven members of a UK-based Indian-origin family were involved in a freak accident in Iceland when their SUV crashed off a bridge on Thursday, killing two women and a child.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GGDw5B

CBI Files Case Against Five For Attempted Trafficking Of Minors To US

The CBI on Friday said that it has registered a case against five persons, including a woman from Punjab, for trying to traffic minors to the United States for an "educational trip".

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESyOiL

India, Bhutan Review Hydroelectric Projects With PM Tshering In New Delhi

India and Bhutan on Friday reviewed the progress of hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan nation during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering in...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETlyv1

Cop Attacked With Axe, Stones, Dragged Before He Was Shot Dead: UP Police

The Uttar Pradesh police officer, who was killed by a mob following cow slaughter in Bulandshahr earlier this month, was attacked with stones, sticks, an axe before he was shot dead with his own...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETU2gT

Terrorist Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Awantipora area in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday, police said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EU8FkE

No Ban, No Protests, Says Madhya Pradesh Congress On Manmohan Singh Film

The ruling Congress in Madhya Pradesh have denied banning "The Accidental Prime Minister," a biopic on former prime minister Manmohan Singh, which many believe gives a dim view of the Congress led by...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CDeOzm

UP Government Gets Notices Over Death Of Dalit Man In Police Custody

The National Human Rights Commission on Friday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government over the death of a Dalit man allegedly in police custody in Amroha district, noting that it amounted to...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2QS3x6N

India Announces Rs 4,500 Crore Assistance To Bhutan For Its 5-Year Plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a Rs 4,500 crore financial assistance to Bhutan for its 12th five-year plan after holding wide-ranging talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AkYsK2

'Thackeray' director unfazed by box office clash

Abhijit Panse, director of "Thackeray", based on the life of Shiv Sena founder, isn't worried about competing with Kangana Ranaut's "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" and Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Cheat India". He says if a film is good, it will work.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2TdYScg

I like chasing a bigger idea: 'Badhaai Ho' director

The unprecedented success of "Badhaai Ho" -- a Bollywood potboiler with a difference -- has set new precedents. Director Amit Sharma, now ready to help a film about football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, says his edge as a filmmaker lies in the fact that he likes chasing big ideas.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CC4zel

Hemsworth calls Cyrus 'my love', she calls him 'hottest man in Hollywood'

Singer Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth are in newlywed bliss, and they can't stop sharing moments from their happy day.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2AlbjvB

Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh got engaged four years ago? Here's the truth

Here's what the actress revealed 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Q8ew71

Six Men Arrested In Vietnam For Killing, Eating Endangered Monkey

Six men were arrested in central Vietnam for killing and eating an endangered monkey while livestreaming it on a social media site, the police said Friday

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ti1Cp1

Pulitzer-Winning Journalist Denied India Entry. Broke Laws, Says Centre

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist was denied re-entry into India recently for allegedly violating visa rules. Cathal McNaughton, chief photographer at news agency Reuters' Delhi office, was...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LCs4Hd

Delay In Madhya Pradesh Portfolio Allocation A "Concern": Shivraj Chouhan

Taking a jibe at the functioning of the newly-formed Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged that the delay in the allocation of portfolios to the...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Q6D0xi

Gujarat Cop's Advice For New Year's Includes A Word On What Not To Wear

Vadodara Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot's word of caution for residents of Vadodara on how to celebrate the New Year safely has provoked criticism on social media over charges of "moral...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SntibV

Dense Fog Grips Delhi; Train And Flight Services Hampered

People in the national capital woke up to a cold morning today as the minimum temperature was recorded at five degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. Several flights and trains...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AmkQmb

More Than 6,500 Flights Delayed, 800 Cancelled Due To Winter Storm In US

Hundreds of flights were canceled and thousands more delayed across the United States on Thursday as a powerful winter storm swept through the center of the country, frustrating holiday travelers.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2VeBixO

Akshara Singh's birthday wish for her father will melt your heart-See pic

One of the most beautiful actresses in the Bhojpuri industry Akshara Singh is a rage on social media. Her pictures go viral seconds after they are shared on social media. The talented actress keeps treating her fans with glimpses from her personal and professional lives. Recently, the actress took to social media to post a heartfelt birthday wish for her father along with an adorable throwback picture.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BMjnpn

Amit Shah To Visit Tripura Next Week, Meet BJP Workers As 2019 Polls Near

BJP national president Amit Shah will visit Tripura on January 5 to check the party's preparedness for the Lok Sabha elections.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GGdUpC

Car Falls In Gorge In Uttarakhand, 3 Dead

Three youngsters were killed in Tehri on Thursday night after their vehicle lost way due to heavy fog and fell into a gorge, police said on Friday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rg5BFa

Thursday, December 27, 2018

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

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh today did not comment when asked by reporters for a reaction to the trailer of "The Accidental Prime Minister", the biopic based on the eponymous book by his...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SofjTh

Monalisa goes shopping with her friend Sreejita De-See pic

Bhojpuri sizzler Monalisa, who is currently ruling the television as Mohona in Nazar, enjoys a huge fan base on social media. The actress recently took to Instagram to share a picture with her friend and colleague Srijita De.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2CDeiRU

Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh Cut Cake, "Sweet Tidings" For Congress

The Congress party turns 134 years today. Rahul Gandhi and other senior leader of India's oldest party hoisted the national flag at the its headquarters in Delhi.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2rWIS2y

Hackers Steal Data Of Nearly 1,000 North Korean Defectors In South Korea

The personal information of nearly 1,000 North Koreans who defected to South Korea has been leaked after unknown hackers got access to a resettlement agency's database, the South Korean Unification...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LCyZjH

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Today Without Any Business Transacted Over Protests

The Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned for the day without transacting any business after uproar by opposition members over the construction of a dam on the Cauvery River and other issues.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2rWIOjk

Rani Chatterjee's latest Instagram upload will give you major fitness goals-See pic

Bhojpuri sizzler Rani Chatterji is a major fitness freak. The actress makes sure to hit the gym whenever she gets some time off from her busy schedule. Rani recently shared a picture in which she can be seen performing 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2Thd7Ns

On Meghalaya Miners Rescue, Congress Lawmakers Goof Up In Parliament

Congress' Shillong MP Vincent H Pala made a faux pas in the Lok Sabha on Thursday when he cited Mizoram instead of Meghalaya while moving an adjournment notice on the miners trapped in East Jaintia...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CDc9Fu

BJP Lawmaker Wants House Under PM's Scheme For "Homeless" Lord Ram

A house for Lord Ram is an exigency for a BJP parliamentarian from Uttar Pradesh who has written to the state administration saying it is its duty to provide shelter to the "homeless". Hari Narayan...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERP4kc

Bangladesh Restricts Internet Services Ahead Of Elections On Sunday

Bangladesh's authorities have severely restricted internet services across the country in an effort to fight "propaganda" ahead of Sunday's general election

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SkebQh

New Government Rules For Amazon, Walmart Seen To Hurt Online Shoppers

The government's new rules for foreign e-commerce platforms may be designed to protect local companies from Amazon and Walmart, but consumers are likely to suffer the collateral damage.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CDakZh

Simmba movie review: Ranveer Singh roars in this masala entertainer

Critical opinion on a Rohit Shetty film may vary wildly, simply because it is a masala entertainer where one expects the magic on screen, the magic of entertainment, albeit, sans rationality, and that is where the opinions differ.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2ES7hOr

"All Lives Matter", Says Indonesia On Saving 15 Tsunami-Stranded Turtles

Searching a debris-strewn beach for victims of Indonesia's deadly tsunami, a rescue team happened upon a giant sea turtle trapped in a pile of marine trash. It took four staff to haul the endangered...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Sj5S7s

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

In election season, the upcoming biopic "Accidental Prime Minister" based on former prime minister Manmohan Singh's years in office has been caught in politics. The Congress in Maharashtra has...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SoqYl3

Woman Alleges Triple Talaq Over WhatsApp From Husband In Saudi

A woman in Uttar Pradesh has accused her husband of giving Triple Talaq on WhatsApp. The woman said her husband, who lives in Saudi Arabia, divorced her last month my sending messages on WhatsApp.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Amvj0S

Air Force Flies In Tools As Meghalaya Rescue Enters Third Week: 10 Points

A heavy-lift transport plane of the Air Force carrying high-power pumps has taken off from Odisha for Guwahati in Assam, from where the equipment will be taken to a rat-hole mine in Meghalaya where 15...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERbG4e

5.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Indonesia's West Papua, No Casualties Reported

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, causing nervous residents to panic about a week after a tsunami killed...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2BFYcoA

Kapil Sharma shares a glimpse of his royal wedding with Gini Chatrath-Watch

Watch the breathtaking video here

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EVFI7C

Veteran actor Kader Khan critical, put on BiPAP ventilator

Veteran actor Kader Khan, who is currently in Canada, has been put on BiPAP ventilator. As per reports, the actor is suffering from breathlessness and for the same the doctors have shifted him from a normal ventilator to a special ventilator.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2BHZ6Bb

Ties Between India And China "Back On Normal Track": Report

Ties between India and China have returned to a "normal track" and there have been positive developments like Beijing giving market access to Indian products, but much is yet to be done in addressing...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ERllIV

3 British Tourists Killed After Jeep Plunges Off Iceland Bridge: Police

Three people were killed in southern Iceland on Thursday when their jeep plunged off a bridge into a dry river bed, police said, as local media identified the dead as British nationals

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ETDUMI

New York's Skyline Suddenly Lit Up With A Blue Glow

Like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, the skyline of New York was lit up in a brilliant shade of blue after an incident at power facility in Queens on Thursday night, alarming residents and...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2V87CSZ

Actor Mahesh Babu's Bank Accounts Frozen Over Tax Dues

The Goods and Services Tax department on Thursday said it has attached the bank accounts of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu to recover service tax dues from him.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Tgb506

Bigg Boss 12: Wild card entrant Surbhi Rana gets evicted

Here's what happened 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2EUl1YS

Saw An Alien Object Outside My Window: Pune Man Writes To PMO

The Pune police were sent on a wild goose chase recently after a man sent an email to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) claiming to have spotted an alien object outside his house.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2rWa9Ch

No Sign Of Coal Miners; Air Force, Coal India Teams In Meghalaya Today

Over two weeks after a rat-hole mine collapsed in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, trapping 15 people underground, the Indian Air Force has finally come forward to help.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2SupkOV

Didn't want to be part of 'The Accidental Prime Minister,' says Anupam Kher

Actor Anupam Kher, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister,' has said that initially he didn't want to be a part of his forthcoming film as he thought that it will be a politically controversial film.

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2VcVcsV

Encroachment On 5,400-Sq-Metre Land Worth Rs 25 Crore Cleared In Noida

Illegal occupation on 5,400 square metres of land, estimated worth Rs 25 crore and belonging to the Noida Authority, was removed on Thursday, officials said.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Spevxc

Case Registered Against Man For Allegedly Riding Bike Over Dog Near Noida

A man has been detained for rash driving after he allegedly hit a pregnant dog which died during treatment in Greater Noida, police said on Thursday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2AhXNJm

French Construction Firm Buys London's Gatwick Airport For $3.7 Billion

Vinci SA agreed to acquire control of Gatwick Airport for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) as the French construction company jumped on the chance to add a major London hub to its aviation portfolio

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2LBAJcL

The Stark Contrast Between Trump's Trip To Iraq And Obama's 2009 Visit

President Donald Trump made his first visit to a conflict zone as commander in chief this week, visiting troops at Al Asad Airbase in western Iraq on Wednesday. The unannounced journey took place just...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GL7nKm

Daily Horoscope: Find out what the stars have in store for you - December 28, 2018

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 have something unique to tell. 

from Zee News :Zee News - Entertainment http://bit.ly/2QUoa2j

Woman Allegedly Burnt For Dowry In Greater Noida

A 30-year-old woman received severe burn injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws over dowry in Greater Noida, police said on Thursday.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Ag3Huf

Donald Trump Combative On Sixth Day Of Government Shutdown

Congress members trickled back into Washington Thursday with little sign of ending a government shutdown sparked by President Donald Trump's insistence on funding for a US-Mexico border wall.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2Rm6r34

Benjamin Netanyahu Set For First Trip By Israeli PM To Brazil

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to head Thursday on the first trip by an Israeli premier to Brazil, where he will attend the inauguration of incoming president Jair Bolsonaro.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2s0n0n3

Saudi King Orders Government Reshuffle After Jamal Khashoggi Fallout

Saudi Arabia's King Salman ordered a sweeping government reshuffle Thursday, replacing key security and political figures including the foreign minister, as the kingdom grapples with the international...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2rVYOlH

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

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that Congress' loan waivers were only to win elections, asking whether the PM's 'farmers'...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2RiYKe4

Michelle Obama Tops Hillary Clinton As America's Most Admired Woman

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2ESwR6H

Won't Tolerate Attempts To Create Rift Between Communities: Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said his government will not tolerate anybody trying to create a rift between communities and disturb the state's secular fabric.

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2StjxZW

BJP's Rath Yatras Aimed At Stirring Up Communal Passion In Bengal: Trinamool

The TMC on Thursday charged that BJP's proposed Rath Yatras in West Bengal were aimed at inciting communal passion in the state and accused the party of trying to divide the people along religious...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2GFH0p6

The Men Behind Delhi's Busted ISIS-Inspired Terror Group

All 10 men arrested for allegedly being part of an ISIS-inspired group planning suicide attacks on VIPs and vital installations, had their specific functions and tasks, officials of the National...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2CC6Bey

When BJP Workers Tried To Cough Arvind Kejriwal Away From Delhi Event

From ink to chilli powder, Arvind Kejriwal has been targeted in many ways through his tenure as the Delhi Chief Minister. But the most insidious attack probably came on Thursday, when he stepped...

from NDTV News - Top-stories http://bit.ly/2EUg2IK