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Green Tribunal committee tells Karnataka to implement plastic ban from tomorrow

Environment Engineer Madhu S. Manohar says there will be at least three raids a week from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LpswsO

Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan stabbed

A corrections department statement says the wounded inmate was hospitalized in stable condition. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZI9y5A

Hurricane Dorian becomes a Category 4 storm powering toward Florida

Though Dorian is growing in intensity, some of the more reliable computer models predicted a late turn northward that would have Dorian hug the coast, the National Hurricane Center said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32eNUHQ

Morning Digest: Anxious Assam waits for NRC results, 10 public sector banks to be merged, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MMA3EW

Attorneys want judge to stop Trump plan on migrant families

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it would issue new regulations on how migrant children are treated. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NFVffy

Brazil says it is successfully controlling fires in Amazon

About 60 percent of the Amazon region is in Brazil. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MMjdpH

Google Doodle celebrates Amrita Pritam’s 100th birth anniversary

In 1956 she became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her long poem, 'Sunehade' (Messages) from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UjBmw1

Twitter CEO account hacked, offensive tweets posted

The messages contained racial epithets, and included a retweet of a message supporting Nazi Germany. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZplYE4

North Korea berates Pompeo, says hopes for talks fading

North Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said Mr. Pompeo’s “thoughtless” comments increased North Korean people’s animosity toward Americans and made it harder for working-level nuclear negotiations between the countries to resume. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/346zifk

Nearly half-a-million USD seized from five foreigners at Delhi airport

DRI arrests all from Taiwan, for allegedly trying to smuggle the currencies out of India from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34duq8s

Kerala concerned over Centre’s move on funding

Directive issued on slashing divisible pool of tax to States from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZpnOoB

The cost of shrinking play areas

Lifestyle diseases attributed to rapid urbanisation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZLnig8

3 SKOCH awards for Kerala Police initiatives

Initiatives pertain to Virtual Q, passport verification, checking bank fraud from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Lcci7h

24 killed in Pakistan accident

“All 24 people belonging to the same tribe drowned when a bridge collapsed and the jeep they were travelling in plunged into a stream,” Ahsanul Haq, the chief civil defence warden said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zAmUWZ

No health and land reclamation plan in place in Kudupu-Mandara: Khader

There is no question of any health hazard, says Deputy Commissioner from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HBgmvx

High-level team to probe into delay in works

Minister upset over delay in works of depts. of Fisheries and Ports in Udupi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32ht8aq

Green Tribunal committee tells Karnataka to implement plastic ban from tomorrow

Environment Engineer Madhu S. Manohar says there will be at least three raids a week from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LpswsO

Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan stabbed

A corrections department statement says the wounded inmate was hospitalized in stable condition. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZI9y5A

Dorian becomes a Category 4 monster powering toward Florida

Though Dorian is growing in intensity, some of the more reliable computer models predicted a late turn northward that would have Dorian hug the coast, the National Hurricane Center said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32eNUHQ

Morning Digest: Anxious Assam waits for NRC results, 10 public sector banks to be merged, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MMA3EW

Attorneys want judge to stop Trump plan on migrant families

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it would issue new regulations on how migrant children are treated. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NFVffy

Brazil says it is successfully controlling fires in Amazon

About 60 percent of the Amazon region is in Brazil. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MMjdpH

Google Doodle celebrates Amrita Pritam’s 100th birth anniversary

In 1956 she became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her long poem, 'Sunehade' (Messages) from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UjBmw1

5 whales dead after mass stranding on Maui beach

Five whales died, including four that were euthanised, after a mass stranding on Thursday on a beach on the Hawaii island of Maui. Ten melon-headed w from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MSk3BB

Councillors vent problems oftheir wards at CMC meeting

Officers told to respond to people’s problems from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NCplQW

Bringing nuclear test ban treaty into force central pillar of global disarmament push: UN chief

The treaty, known worldwide by the acronym CTBT, is a central pillar of international efforts to advancing nuclear disarmament. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hz3XbM

‘Party supreme not individuals’

New BJP State chief Nalin Kumar Kateel felicitated in city from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZEg9lu

U.S. drug ring had enough cheap fentanyl to kill 14 million: officials

The bust was announced in the wake of growing efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl from Chinese labs to the United States. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZxwEvP

Raw deal for Hassan in flood relief: Revanna

‘Relief has not reached people’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zBewX3

10 cricket bookies arrested, ganja seized

20 cases, including murder, pending against ‘kingpin’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PkPzdg

An entire Karnataka village wants to relocate

Landslips instil fear among residents of Alekhan Horatti near Charmadi Ghat from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MShjUP

Schedule for delimitation of wards in 69 ULBs issued

Timetable for second phase soon from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ztMJYI

Medical expo begins in Hassan

The three-day exhibition Clinilogic 2.0 organised by Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences began on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner R. Girish inaugurated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PkjYsf

Dasara: ZP members, councillors seek special privileges

They want VIP pass, easy access to all programmes, and a separate gallery to view the procession from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zzIU44

How clean is Mysuru city beyond the ring road?

Its ‘Swachh’ image could be in threat if authorities continue to turn a blind eye to unscientific handling of solid waste in areas outside the corporation limits from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30JNUz3

Politics live: BJP launches Parivartan Yatra for Assembly polls

Here are the political developments of the day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZwWUdz

‘Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival in simple manner’

Inspector-General of Police (Northern Range) Raghavendra Suhas has urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and observe Moharram in a simple manner, from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZlUpvw

Kalaburagi girl wins talentaward in Hong Kong

Ananya Rai makes the country proud by winning gold from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ll5ao3

Pourakarmikas take out protest march in support of demands

They put forward 10 demands before Kalaburagi City Municipal Commissioner from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zq3VxG

Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested: party

More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with the recent protests since June, including prominent independence campaigner Andy Chan who was detained by police at Hong Kong airport on Thursday night. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L9b4Kd

Hunger stir for PSC exams in Malayalam

Sugathakumari inaugurates strike from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hz7SVU

International athletes of Andhra Pradesh feted

‘Government committed to encouraging sports’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ukj26a

Morning Digest: Those excluded from final NRC to get a window of 10 months, Trump cancels Poland trip as Hurricane Dorian gains strength and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34auQw2

North Korea says it won’t give up arms modernisation

The North’s official Korean Central News Agency circulated a statement from Kim Son Gyong, an adviser at the Korea-Europe Association, in response to a joint statement on Tuesday from the three important U.S. allies condemning Pyongyang’s “repeated provocative launches” of ballistic missiles. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Lh3dsF

Digital media firms term FDI norms as ‘restrictive’

Companies operating news portals on Thursday expressed disappointment with the government’s new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy capping the inv from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/325TGvo

Trump cancels Poland trip as Hurricane Dorian gains strength

He wished to remain in the United States to make sure federal resources were properly directed at the arriving storm. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HxC2J6

‘Why have you kept ‘War And Peace’ book at home,’ Bombay HC asks Vernon Gonsalves

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case accused Vernon Gonsalves to explain why he kept “objectionable material” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NEJGW2

T.N.’s Dindigul lock and Kandangi saree get GI tag

The lock is known throughout the world for its superior quality and durability while the cotton saree is characterised by large contrast borders from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hwpr8R

PM Modi to launch ‘Fit India Movement’ today

A committee comprising government officials, members of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), national sports federations, private bodies and fitness promoters has been formed to advise the government on the campaign. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NEfF8w

IS module: NIA searches houses of five in Coimbatore

No arrests made as part of the searches, according to sources from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ML4j34

Duterte arrives in Beijing to raise South China Sea with Xi

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is in Beijing for a meeting with counterpart Xi Jinping. Mr. Duterte is expected Thursday to bring up a 2016 rul from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/340mozs

Scoot to launch flight to Singapore from city

It will be operated five days a week from October 27 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZCMlC0

Bharat rebuts Botcha’s charge

‘Land well outside CRDA area; yet to get possession’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L1cpCp

Germany’s far-right AfD hopes for first state election wins

The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany has polled strongly in both Brandenburg and Saxony states, part of its eastern electoral heartland. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MJYtPx

Scoot to launch flight to Singapore from city

It will be operated five days a week from October 27 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZCMlC0

Bharat rebuts Botcha’s charge

‘Land well outside CRDA area; yet to get possession’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L1cpCp

Real estate boom back in Donakonda

Investors pick up positive signals from the Amaravati Capital controversy from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UaxZHT

Lively interaction marks legal awareness camp

Students urged to do their bit to check child abuse, rights violations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34bN8NN

Public policing to rein in traffic violators

‘All it takes is sending a pic through Whatsapp to the transport wing’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ug4bJJ

Morning Digest: Officials say 36 suffered pellet injuries in Kashmir since August 5, UK PM sparks outrage with Parliament suspension, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ph599R

Real estate boom back in Donakonda

Investors pick up positive signals from the Amaravati Capital controversy from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UaxZHT

Lively interaction marks legal awareness camp

Students urged to do their bit to check child abuse, rights violations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34bN8NN

Public policing to rein in traffic violators

‘All it takes is sending a pic through Whatsapp to the transport wing’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ug4bJJ

U.S. man indicted on terror charge in alleged IS-inspired plot

A federal grand jury indicted Rondell Henry, 28, of Germantown, on a new charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ND4zkj

Morning Digest: Officials say 36 suffered pellet injuries in Kashmir since August 5, UK PM sparks outrage with Parliament suspension, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ph599R

Politics live: Rahul Gandhi is liked by Pakistan, says Smriti Irani

The day's political developments from across the country from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NEyxVc

‘War on nature must end,’ says activist Greta Thunberg in New York

The 16-year-old completed a 15-day journey across the Atlantic shortly after 4:00 pm (2000 GMT), stepping off the boat onto a Manhattan dock to cheering crowds chanting her name. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZvOzHf

Bolsonaro says Amazon nations should decide region’s future

The Brazilian leader also escalated a deeply personal dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of portraying himself as “the one and only person” concerned about the environment. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Le8O34

Congress to blame for J&K row: Mayawati

BSP chief re-elected party national president from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NDhwuh

Morning Digest: Process begins to free J&K political leaders, Press Council criticises media curbs, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32a7sgt

Archeologists find remains of 227 sacrificed children in Peru

“They were sacrificed to appease the El Nino phenomenon,” chief archeologist Feren Castillo said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34dI4bE

Students of tribal welfareschool taken on city tour

As many as 124 students of Government Tribal Welfare High Schools in G. Madugula, Pedabayulu, Rudakota and a few others areas in Visakhapatnam distric from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZwzMrI

Inter-State gang of copper wire thieves arrested

400 kg of stolen property worth ₹1.6 lakh recovered from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pgvwg9

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt. of ‘stealing’ from RBI

Congress says Centre is pushing nation into bankruptcy, demands White Paper from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MHICRj

Peru, Colombia propose emergency Amazon summit as fires blaze

The summit’s aim would be to “establish a pact that would conserve, develop and sustainably use” the Amazon while also benefitting “the communities that live there.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MFj87a

Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

Williams will be playing against fellow American Catherine McNally. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZyKNsl

Natural disaster-prone Vizianagaram gets NDRF unit

Youth volunteers from 34 mandals to be trained soon from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zrRKkA

KIA has set new benchmarks for safety and quality: MD

‘Sizeable chunk of the workforce is from Andhra Pradesh, especially Anantapur district’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32dG9SB

Action plan moots steps to assist women at workplaces

Need for speedy solution to sexual harassment complaints from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L2cjL8

Jagan’s recipe: ‘A lot can happen over coffee’

Having the brew together can help in better coordination is his sagely advice to babus and cops from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/324tKA4

Keep politics out of Article 370 issue, says Venkaiah Naidu

Neighbouring country may try to cash in on fragmented opinions: Vice-President from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L1Aysw

Kevin’s kin satisfied

They see the punishment adequate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32cg2vl

Kin of man undergoing jail term in Japan in dilemma

Whether to seek transfer or wait for two years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L0Cvph

Morning Digest: Process begins to free J&K political leaders, Press Council criticises media curbs, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32a7sgt

Archeologists find remains of 227 sacrificed children in Peru

“They were sacrificed to appease the El Nino phenomenon,” chief archeologist Feren Castillo said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34dI4bE

Students of tribal welfareschool taken on city tour

As many as 124 students of Government Tribal Welfare High Schools in G. Madugula, Pedabayulu, Rudakota and a few others areas in Visakhapatnam distric from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZwzMrI

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt. of ‘stealing’ from RBI

Congress says Centre is pushing nation into bankruptcy, demands White Paper from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MHICRj

Peru, Colombia propose emergency Amazon summit as fires blaze

The summit’s aim would be to “establish a pact that would conserve, develop and sustainably use” the Amazon while also benefitting “the communities that live there.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MFj87a

Inter-State gang of copper wire thieves arrested

400 kg of stolen property worth ₹1.6 lakh recovered from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pgvwg9

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt. of ‘stealing’ from RBI

Congress says Centre is pushing nation into bankruptcy, demands White Paper from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MHICRj

Peru, Colombia propose emergency Amazon summit as fires blaze

The summit’s aim would be to “establish a pact that would conserve, develop and sustainably use” the Amazon while also benefitting “the communities that live there.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MFj87a

Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

Williams will be playing against fellow American Catherine McNally. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZyKNsl

TTD students roped in for parakamani service

Uninterested employees have forced the authorities to try out new options from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/324v1XZ

From a Paleolithic site to a bustling locality

Pallavaram, known for its large Anglo-Indian population and numerous waterbodies, has witnessed a boom in residential development from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KVuSAp

Passing-out parade held at Hyderabad's Artillery Centre

The medal for ‘Overall Best Recruit’ was awarded to recruit/Gunner Sagar Kshetri. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L8J73W

Kannada software development a must for greater outreach, says Baligar

The Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) president Manu Baligar has said that Kannada language software must be upgraded and refined for greater reach and e from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NxZLwt

Villagers pour out woes before Central team

Residents demand that officials offer aid to restart lives from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZjFulE

Stir for religion tag for Lingayats to continue till goal is met: Seer

The agitation for a religion status for Lingayat will continue till the goal is met, Panditaradhya Swami of Sanehalli Mutt said in Belagavi on Monday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NxZKZr

Migrant drowns off Belgium while trying to swim to U.K.

Since January, some 1,450 migrants have been rescued either by British or French coastguards from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zux9dZ

Heavy rain causes artificial flooding resulting in civic problems

Kottara Chowki bears the brunt; rainwater enters a few houses in the city from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZkWwzJ

Seminar on wildlife journalism on Friday

Five-day photography exhibition to be inaugurated on Wednesday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zq7pLB

A little girl donates her birthday purse to flood victims

She has been reading about the plight of flood victims from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2U3FeBe

City Bus Stand to be ready by year-end

It is being constructed in Udupi at a cost of ₹ 4 crore from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31ZbLLs

Venus Williams sprints through first round of U.S. Open

The 39-year-old American had failed to win a match at this year's French Open and Wimbledon tournaments. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NATVKS

‘Withdraw media curbs in Kashmir’

Journalists slam Press Council for failing to protect press freedom in the country from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZkuC6P

Kadri Park, the only large lung space, continues to be in a state of neglect

Slippery and waterlogged walking tracks and stray dogs haunt regular visitors from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pffx1W

Dasara elephants get grand reception at Mysuru palace

This batch comprises six, and six more to join them from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MDqUyx

BJP to start awareness drive on Kashmir

Ministers, MPs, CMs to participate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30zkjZm

New Saraswati idol installed in place of old one at Bangalore University

Anticipating trouble, there was tight police security during the installation early on Monday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZnnMgf

Chattisgarh to launch a pilot project on NYAY scheme

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel last week met Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30CI1DT

Use of banned plastic carry bags still continues unabated

Surprise raids being conducted at regular intervels: official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2U4in8y

Relocate Tasmac outlets: residents

Outlets functioning near a girls higher secondary school and bus stand, were the main source of discomfort to residents, particularly women and students. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34465Su

Navy prepared to thwart JeM’s underwater plans: Admiral Singh

He said all stakeholders in coastal security are ensuring that there is no intrusion from the sea. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30zhJCE

‘Demand for enhancing relief amount will be considered’

Situation in Dharwad serious and farmers have suffered badly: Central team from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hrdwta

Migrant drowns off Belgium while trying to swim to U.K.

Since January, some 1,450 migrants have been rescued either by British or French coastguards from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zux9dZ

Rahul, other leaders should have waited before visiting J&K: Mayawati

BSP chief says it will provide the Centre and the Governor an opportunity to politicise the issue from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zv3LnU

Brazil’s Bolsonaro causes global outrage over Amazon fires

Thousands of people have demonstrated in cities across Brazil and outside Brazilian embassies around the world. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NvTCAV

8 vehicles of Supriya Sule’s convoy found in no-parking zone, fined

“We are not sure if any of the vehicles belonged to the MP,” an official said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PfANED

Manmohan Singh continues to have Z plus security: MHA

The Central Reserve Police Force is likely to take over his protection from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PdRccQ

Trade frictions likely to dominate Modi-Trump G7 meet

The Trump-Modi meeting assumes significance in the wake of the strain that has popped up in the bilateral relationship on a host of trade and economic issues. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/324XFIx

Hong Kong police say violent protesters forced use of water cannon, warning shot

Fifteen officers were injured during the clashes, the statement said, while dozens of protesters were arrested — including a 12-year-old — for unlawful assembly, possession of weapons and assaulting police. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MBsOj5

Two arrested in stone pelting incident in which truck driver was killed

Two youths were arrested in the early hours of Monday for allegedly throwing stones at a truck in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, killing the driv from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L8eMCp

China willing to resolve trade dispute with U.S. via dialogue: newspaper

Mr. Liu, China's top trade negotiator, was speaking at a tech conference in Chongqing in southwest China, the Chongqing Morning Post reported. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nx5kLR

Saudi Arabia, UAE vow to back Yemen war effort amid cracks

The Emirati withdrawal followed rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, suggesting Abu Dhabi worried about having forces at home in case an armed conflict broke out. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zi7PII

Hong Kong police say violent protesters forced use of water cannon, warning shot

Fifteen officers were injured during the clashes, the statement said, while dozens of protesters were arrested — including a 12-year-old — for unlawful assembly, possession of weapons and assaulting police. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MBsOj5

Two arrested in stone pelting incident in which truck driver was killed

Two youths were arrested in the early hours of Monday for allegedly throwing stones at a truck in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, killing the driv from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L8eMCp

China willing to resolve trade dispute with U.S. via dialogue: newspaper

Mr. Liu, China's top trade negotiator, was speaking at a tech conference in Chongqing in southwest China, the Chongqing Morning Post reported. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nx5kLR

IISER team’s find may help fight drug-resistant infections

Researchers determine structure of McrBC, which prevents viral infections in bacteria from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZgSYOL

Morning digest: Manmohan Singh set to lose SPG cover; Bumrah, Rahane star in India win against WI, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2U2xKOO

Donald Trump suggests nuking hurricanes before landfall to “disrupt them”

It is reportedly not the first time the President made such a suggestion from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33YLQoW

21,307 appear for exam conducted by Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board

A total of 21,307 candidates appeared for the exam for the posts of Grade II police constable, jail warder and fireman under Tamil Nadu Uniformed Serv from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L62wCx

A crucial link between two busy highways in the making

An attempt is being made to widen the ‘120 Feet Road’ connecting Surveyor Colony to Mattuthavani as part of a larger project from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MCNCqp

‘Sangam literary works dwelt upon meteorology’

They appear to have a more sound scientific basis, says expert from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MCsd0K

Days after resigning, IAS officer says restrictions won’t help convince people of Kashmir

Ex-IAS officer speaks of people’s rights from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2U4lo99

India has world’s “worst” tariffs on U.S. products, says top American Senator

Either we increase tariffs on Indian products, or we all go to zero, says Senator Lindsay Graham from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HpeJkL

No new engines for Jaguars, phase-out starts in 2023

Time and cost concerns stymie plan to give a power boost to 80 of the 116 jets now in service on the Air Force fleet from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PciobL

Assam NRC: Apex court rejected most of 51 petitions in 6 years

Many individuals and organisations had since 2013 filed petitions challenging one aspect of the NRC or the other from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30x4Wk9

CSIR to certify air quality monitoring sensors

Designated in anticipation of a rising demand by States for low cost air quality monitoring instruments from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zt6YV8

Arun Jaitley to be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat in afternoon

His mortal remains will be kept at the party headquarters at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg in New Delhi from 10.30 a.m. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L59980

Barring Anna varsity, no other institute has online info on guides, scholars

It’s a violation of UGC norms; compliance on uploading theses to portal also poor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31TYAeS

Police to step up surveillance to prevent road mishaps

70 black spots on State and National Highways identified in 4 sub-divisions from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2znSOWo

CBI court summons Botcha

He has been asked to depose in the Volkswagen case from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P9rPZB

School boy saves drowning friend, hushes it up fearing rebuke

11-year-old boy rescues junior from drowning in pond from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L4Ibxr

Baby pond creation in full swing

Works on establishing baby ponds and strengthening of bunds in 723 of the 1,305 tanks in Tiruvarur district is in full swing, said Food Minister R. Ka from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZtmHPH

‘Six lakh farmers benefited from kudimaramathu’

Special drive soon to revive defunct borewells and open wells from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zs77rU

‘New education policy will address lacuna in system’

It will accommodate views of all, says panel member from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30s7YWJ

‘Enhance children’s skills to make them future-ready,’ says CBSE official

Turn classrooms into spaces for experiential learning, says CBSE official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZjHgSU

Ward, Gram Secretariat exams from Sept. 1

The District Selection Committee (DSC) has announced that examination for various posts in Gram and Ward Secretariats will be held from September 1 to from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KRTt9c

Adibhatla Narayana Das birth anniversary fete begins today

The 156th birth anniversary of ‘Harikatha pitamaha’ Adibhatla Narayana Das is being celebrated by Adibhatla Narayana Das Sishya Prasishya Sangham, Vij from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3240FVo

Workshop on energy code for residential buildings soon

Enhancing thermal comfort and curbing greenhouse emissions to be discussed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZjGOEc

South Korea begins annual war games to defend against Japan

While a Japanese attack is deemed highly unlikely, South Korea first staged the drills in 1986 and has conducted them twice a year -- usually in June and December. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZqUJEu

Morning digest: Two suspects detained in Coimbatore after terror alert, U.S.-China trade war likely to dominate Modi-Trump talks, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31VgPjY

Vehicle-lifting gang busted

Ten cars, three two-wheelers recovered from the accused from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zkq3EQ

Watch | All about the Parliament House

There have been several discussions in the Parliament in recent times, of renovating and revamping its circular building. The latest of which was brou from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30yLIuq

Four killed, five hurt in road accident on way to Nandi Hills

After birthday party, they were going to watch the sunrise from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zlvloU

North Korea tests new 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a test-firing of what it calls “newly developed super-large multiple rocket launcher.” The Korean C from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33W2LZt

Rajasthan govt. assures help to crisis-ridden textile industry

CM Ashok Gehlot terms measures announced by Centre ‘face-saving exercise’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2U3RUYT

Include Punjab in flood situation assessment, says Amarinder Singh

Amarinder expresses shock over State’s exclusion from review by central team from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33WAulj

Villagers protest outside Vedanta refinery against ‘death in custody’

Prohibitory orders imposed in Odisha’s Lanjigarh block from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zcd6Sd

4 killed in plane crash in Ecuador's Amazon region

A Cessna 182 airplane crashed in Ecuador's Amazon region, killing all four people aboard, authorities said on Saturday.The plane was carrying a pilot from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30xjHDt

Sonia Gandhi nod for pact with Left in West Bengal

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has given her nod to alliance with the Left Front in West Bengal for the Assembly by-polls following the party from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L4UOsc

Top railway official shifted after cash crunch episode

He played a key role in India’s first semi-high speed train from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PeHyqi

FM’s steps will give much-needed impetus to the Indian economy, says U.S. industry

The Indian government on Friday announced a raft of measures in efforts to boost economic growth from a five-year low. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Za9MXT

Morning digest: Centre responds to downturn with steps to boost growth, political leaders asked not to visit Valley, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P8Cq6V

Watch | The hidden gems of Chennai's OMR and ECR

This Madras Week, Ramanujar Moulana of the Cycling Yogis group shows us that the archaeological value of the route to Mamallapuram, dotted with areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/325IIGl

Indonesian rescuers search for 34 missing after ferry fire

The vessel was carrying 277 people from Tanjung Perak port in East Java’s Surabaya when it caught fire late Thursday, said Budi Prasetyo, the head of the local search and rescue agency. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L8GHC3

North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectiles’ into sea: Seoul

South Korea to hold a National Security Council meeting following the North’s latest weapons test. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30B4K3q

About ₹200 cr. locked in illegal realty business in Adilabad

Awareness on legally made layouts was initiated, says official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZoJ8tB

Narendra Modi arrives in UAE to strenghten bilateral ties

The Prime Minister will also receive the ‘Order of Zayed’, the highest civilian decoration conferred by the UAE government. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZrKyzD

Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates

Existing tariffs on $250 bn Chinese goods to be hiked to 30% from the current 25%; planned tariffs on $300 bn imports hiked to 15%. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33RAaV4

89% of people excluded from Assam NRC suffering from mental torture, finds survey

They are unable to cope with the fear of deportation, separation from family members, it says. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZdsY72

Enraged Donald Trump likens U.S. Fed chief to ‘enemy’ Xi

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had linked the trade war with China to risks to the U.S. economy. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zoub6J

Nirmohi Akhara quizzed on rights to Ayodhya site

Supreme Court asks if it can differ from that of the infant Ram Lalla. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33T5T8l

Narendra Modi greets people on Janmashtami

The festival is celebrated to mark the birth of lord Krishna. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L8DUZA

When development leads to deterioration

A hub for petroleum, petrochemical and fertiliser units, Manali is witnessing an exodus on account of high levels of pollution from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KTfEMs

Paper pens indispensable at Kannur Collectorate

Made by students of 23 Buds schools from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zqy76W

As EU threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires

Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, which accounts for more than half of the world's largest rainforest, have surged in number by 83% this year, according to government data, destroying vast swathes of a vital bulwark against global climate change. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HC14ab

Top railway official shifted after cash crunch episode

He played a key role in India’s first semi-high speed train from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PeHyqi

FM’s steps will give much-needed impetus to the Indian economy, says U.S. industry

The Indian government on Friday announced a raft of measures in efforts to boost economic growth from a five-year low. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Za9MXT

Morning digest: Centre responds to downturn with steps to boost growth, political leaders asked not to visit Valley, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P8Cq6V

The hidden gems of Chennai's OMR and ECR

This Madras Week, Ramanujar Moulana of the Cycling Yogis group shows us that the archaeological value of the route to Mamallapuram, dotted with areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/325IIGl

Indonesian rescuers search for 34 missing after ferry fire

The vessel was carrying 277 people from Tanjung Perak port in East Java’s Surabaya when it caught fire late Thursday, said Budi Prasetyo, the head of the local search and rescue agency. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L8GHC3

North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectiles’ into sea: Seoul

South Korea to hold a National Security Council meeting following the North’s latest weapons test. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30B4K3q

About ₹200 cr. locked in illegal realty business in Adilabad

Awareness on legally made layouts was initiated, says official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZoJ8tB

Centre promises to look into cooperative sector woes

Cooperation Minister Kadakampally Surendran said he got the assurance at a meeting he had with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZglOtS

Damage to property in Udupi estimated at ₹ 545 crore

Five persons have lost their lives, 675 houses damaged: Srinivas Poojary from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30Du7kM

Bengal BJP chief changes residence after new threat

A conspiracy has been hatched to kill me using foreign agents, says Dilip Ghosh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZpZ2Ut

Subject panels should scrutinise rules: Speaker

‘There are instances of delay in framing rules and these rules deviate from the legislation’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30sUBpb

North Korea foreign minister calls Pompeo ‘poisonous plant’

Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho made the insult to protest Pompeo’s comments in a media interview that Washington will maintain crippling sanctions on North Korea unless it denuclearizes. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33R1BOS

U.N. chief urges world to stamp out religious persecution

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion and Belief was an opportunity to demonstrate support, he says. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KNLkma

HC turns the heat on civic body and illegal constructions

It orders initiation of PIL petition for ensuring BBMP demolishes illegal structures from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZmRnpV

‘Choice of Ministers is party decision which I welcome’

‘Dream of coming to power fulfilled; no disappointment’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TVphgk

Loss owing to floods estimated at ₹ 180 crore in Yadgir district

Floods have caused drastic damage, says Minister Sriramulu from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33R0OgS

Morning digest: Afghan, Pashtun fighters reportedly poised to enter J&K; Macron on mediation in Kashmir, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30qKAJ3

Residents to be taken into confidence beforelow-lying villages prone to floods are shifted

We’ll ask them to hold gram sabhas and decide whether they want to shift, says Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MzbSJX

Supporters seek berth in Yediyurappa Ministry for Revoor, Chinchansur

Members of the Kalaburagi unit of the Raitha Morcha and Hyderabad Karnataka Koli Samaj Jagruti Sanghatane Horata Samanvaya Samiti on Thursday demanded from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P6XCKx

‘Govt. may demolish old houses of flood victims’

This is to convince people to move into new houses built for them from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33N5wfD

Ministers visit flood-hit areas in Sakleshpur

They object to crop loss estimate, seek fresh report by tomorrow from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zv44iM

Last year’s flood-hit families to get houses soon, says Minister

Some villages hit by floods, landslips need to be rebuilt altogether elsewhere from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30DqBXC

Stakeholders seek stimulus for industrial growth

They meet Nirmala Sitharaman, blame demonetisation for liquidity crisis from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZgorA0

Southern Railway not to stop housekeeping

₹50 crore sanctioned to clear bills from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L1j6U2

Face action if you neglect flood-relief works, officials warned

Minister visits flood-hit villages in Mysuru from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MB6AO3

Teleangana leads in using technology for people’s benefit: Indrakaran Reddy

First meeting of Expert Group on State Science and Technology Councils held from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L1j5iW

Students cannot be ferried in goods vehicles, says DPI

Department of Public Instruction to take strict action against those school managements found to be violating this rule from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KPwEmQ

Peppa Pig gets new owner, Hasbro buys eOne in $4 billion deal

Hasbro Inc will buy Entertainment One Ltd for about $4 billion in cash, expanding into the lucrative infant and preschool market by gaining access to from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zfjwAP

YouTube disables 200 videos attacking Hong Kong protests

YouTube said it has disabled more than 200 videos this week that appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about the ongoi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HlESAC

Sarah Sanders heads to Fox News as a contributor

Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, long an ardent defender of President Donald Trump, is joining the broadcast organization long favor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZlZ3Vl

Maoist killed in Budugula forest ‘encounter’

Media not allowed to proceed to the alleged encounter site from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TROCYB

Six who waylaid oil tanker and stole ₹ 6 lakh held

Six members of an inter-State dacoity gang were apprehended by the Special Operations Team of Rachakonda police, who seized ₹ 13 lakh cash, a car and from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mu39sL

‘Seriously looking’ to end birthright citizenship, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was “seriously looking” at ending the right of citizenship for America-born children of non-citizens from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NpD79u

Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO

In its first report into the effects of microplastics on human health, WHO looked into the specific impact of microplastics in tap and bottled water. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33K99D3

Donald Trump says India and other countries must fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Look, India is right there. They are not fighting it. We are fighting it. Pakistan is right next door. They are fighting it very little. Very, very little. It’s not fair, says U.S. President. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zevTNj

Concern over poor use of crematorium at Konakkarai graveyard

The Tiruchi Corporation had spent about ₹1 crore to establish the gasifier crematorium at the graveyard where the traditional form of cremation is also done. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P6pdvz

Tamil Nadu government keen to give Internet connectivity to all houses

The State government was moving in the direction of providing Internet connectivity for all houses in order to provide services of various departments from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mx9cNe

Government launches programme to train teachers

World’s largest teacher training programme, says HRD Ministry from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zfj7yk

Teaching under the streetlight in Tiruchi's Ariyamangalam

J. Gomathi works in the accounts department at Periyar EVR College. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KYyBMj

Deploy gatekeepers, demand Tiruchi rail users

Tiruchi MP and Congress leader Su. Thirunavukkarasar promises to take up their demand with the railway administration. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nn8AcA

Auto sector slowdown hits scrap dealers, micro units in Coimbatore

Production in foundries supplying castings to the automobile industry has dropped considerably from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z9oEWc

NGO distributes helmets for free

A non-governmental organisation distributed helmets in a bid to spread awareness about wearing it here on Monday.Pasiyara Soru, the NGO based in Kunia from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NpUdUD

‘Fine residents not segregating waste’

Conservancy workers in Udhagamandalam decry lack of public cooperation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TR6CSO

Restore full waterspread of Kurichi Tank: activists

The portion, measuring over six acre, is filled with thorny bushes but not water from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NovZKs

‘After shelters, children unable to find work’

Almost 70% unaware of after-care entitlements under the law: study from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33MxGas

HSL targets doubling of its solar power generation

The yard has the largest rooftop green energy plant from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MwXl1m

Janardhanan Nedungadi is dead

Eminent Sopana Sangeetham exponent Janardhanan Nedungadi died at a hospital in Kunnamkualm on Wednesday. He was 90.He performed Sopana Sangeetham at S from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30mRtvb

With severe cash crunch, U.N. warns of severe aid cuts in Yemen

When money doesn’t come, people die, says U.N. humanitarian chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33Mev0p

Maoist killed in Budugula forest ‘encounter’

Media not allowed to proceed to the alleged encounter site from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TROCYB

Six who waylaid oil tanker and stole ₹ 6 lakh held

Six members of an inter-State dacoity gang were apprehended by the Special Operations Team of Rachakonda police, who seized ₹ 13 lakh cash, a car and from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mu39sL

‘Seriously looking’ to end birthright citizenship, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was “seriously looking” at ending the right of citizenship for America-born children of non-citizens from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NpD79u

Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO

In its first report into the effects of microplastics on human health, WHO looked into the specific impact of microplastics in tap and bottled water. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33K99D3

India and others nations will have to shoulder fight against terrorists in Afghanistan: Donald Trump

Look, India is right there. They are not fighting it. We are fighting it. Pakistan is right next door. They are fighting it very little. Very, very little. It’s not fair, says U.S. President. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zevTNj

Donald Trump says he will discuss Kashmir with Narendra Modi at G7 Summit

I will do the best I can to mediate or do something, says U.S. President. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33Lkgvs

Floods artificial, aimed at troubling me, says Naidu

Ministers more concerned about my house than relief, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TPEcsp

Trump wants Russia to rejoin G-7 group

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he would like Russia to rejoin the G-7 bloc ahead of the global group of industrialised nation’s sum from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KKRuUa

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Babulal Gaur passes away

The veteran BJP leader helmed the State from 2004-2005 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Vm8jE

Coordination system of police in 3 States soon: Behera

Centralised Individual Monitoring System to be implemented in State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KMI3nn

RSS' 'ceaseless' work has brought about change in Northeast: RSS chief

Shunning separatism, people now go with the ‘we are one, we are part of India’ sentiment from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZcTAQR

Human trafficking: police to crack whip on agencies

Director-General of Police directs CID, police personnel to get cracking from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33Q7xrd

New Udupi Deputy Commissioner takes charge

G. Jagadeesh took charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Udupi district from the outgoing Deputy Commissioner, Hephsiba Rani Korlapati at the District O from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HhST2j

Photo exhibition pays tribute to Bhagwan Das

He was former chief secretary of united A.P. and a stellar lensman from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZjctkW

Joseph faction mulls legal action

Standoff in Kerala Congress (M) all set to continue from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HhyR8i

High Court Acting CJ calls for end to ‘Devadasi’ system

Expresses concern over poor implementation of the relevant Act from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33M6R69

Committed to supplying quality seed to farmers: Minister

Integrated seed certification centre inaugurated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TSdTll

Financial crisis hits fruit processing plant

Vazhakkulam company struggling to cope up with two consecutive years of floods from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zdN55v

Delhiites breathe easy as AQI remains ‘satisfactory’

Air quality may slip to ‘moderate’ category over the next two days, says SAFAR from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P5Gdlq

Breast milk banks to ensure all infants get protective cover

Many mothers unable to lactate for various medical problems from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2z9ellT

Tourism officials plan a foray to Bhavani Island

It has been cut off from the mainland for over a week now from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31TsK1U

KIIFB to provide ₹5,200 cr. for NH land acquisition

‘Mode of payment of 25% cost to NHAI yet to be decided’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P9eiRG

Vijaywada's flood-hit slowly start heading to their homes

Civic officials are sending people from relief camps in a phased manner after inspecting localities from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KJRjbA

Police press their case against Sriram Venkitaraman

May invoke ‘presumption of unfitness to drive’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KWnSC5

Australian court upholds conviction of Cardinal George Pell in child sex abuse case

He was guilty of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in Melbourne’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral more than two decades ago. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NrtnvH

Saudi Arabia implements end to travel restrictions for women

The authorities have also ended the ban on women driving cars last year from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZftEE3

Association of Surgeons of India slams Lancet editorial on Kashmir

Kashmir is an integral part of India and The Lancet has no business to comment on a political decision that concerns an internal matter concerning the Republic of India, ASI said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HiccbV

Mini carrier, major concern: passengers, not goods

Sunday’s major road tragedy involving a goods carrier shows how rules are violated right under nose of traffic officials. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MtNXLX

Energy likely to be on Modi’s agenda at G7 visit

India is a special invitee at the meet from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mqezh8

U.K. to end EU free movement after Brexit

Government plans ‘tougher criminality rules for people entering the country’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NfapYO

Manmohan Singh elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

A matter of pride for Rajasthan: Gehlot from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NfaHim

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response to plea seeking same legal age for marriage

Petition filed by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay says difference in age for men and women amounts to ‘discrimination’. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HsZVBJ

Flesh trade racket busted, 3 rescued

Crime Branch officials raid hotel in Powai, arrest cashier from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TJzVH5

Unmesh Joshi quizzed

Unmesh Joshi, the son of former Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi, was on Monday questioned by officers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31R1jWa

Former IPS officer gets 15 years in jail for smuggling heroin

Constable Rajesh Kataria, accused’s driver, gets 10 years. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z5x15e

Two elderly men killed in road accident in Dahisar

Car hits bike; victims were in their 70s from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NlwtB9

Man absconding for 16 years held in fresh case

Held in Santacruz with stash of gutkha from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30mg6YM

Container truck-ST bus collision claims 13 lives, hurts 35 in Dhule

Truck driver jumps into opposite lane at high speed: witnesses from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HeEjZz

Zomato delivery woman held for verbal abuse

Accused captured on video hurling insults at traffic constables, towing personnel. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZnnaY4

BMC to spend ₹6 crore on social media presence

Contractors to take care of operation, maintenance of online handles for next 3 years. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KXEfhE

42% Indians misdiagnosed or miss diagnosis of hypertension

Blood pressure measurement study highlights need for better clinical management. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mq8gKu

Rocket rules the roost

Vijay Martis and his family are a lot happier now that a kitten has brought everyone together from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KXEedA

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS dubs it political vendetta

CM warns party of consequences if it resorts to protests from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KKxjWC

Fraudster absconding since 2015 held

Goregaon financial consultant had availed loan of ₹3.5 crore by forging signatures from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31MmTeC

Govt. announces crop loan waiver, no power charges in flood-affected areas

Money for rented accommodation, free building material among relief measures. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4nziq

Warned Thackeray about inquiry: Prakash Ambedkar

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) leader Prakash Ambedkar said on Monday that he had warned MNS chief Raj Thackeray about the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NjseGc

Luxury buses to soon pay a fine for parking on roadside

Rule to be applied within 500-m radius of BEST depots from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YYNXdE

Sand supply to resume from today

Consumers need to pay ₹4,500 for a load of three cubic metres, says Joint Collector from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nj1KEO

Students dedicate song to lensmen, create record

As many as 108 students of Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan , under the guidnace of their Director Chitturi Vasu Prakash, created a record by singing a song f from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z3pdkw

NCCI writes to Modi seeking relief for MSMEs

‘Unable to pay existing loans, government liabilities due to financial constraints’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KKvt8a

‘Mumbai must increase its green cover’

The city’s water and environmental crises are not the government’s responsibility alone, says Welspun India joint MD and global CEO. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31M6dUD

As rain lashes Punjab, NDRF, SDRF stationed in Jalandhar villages

2.40 lakh cusecs of water released from Ropar Headworks from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KFdX55

Judge postpones second corruption trial of Malaysia’s former PM

High Court Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah agreed to postpone the second trial until August 26. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33CNixj

Politics live: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for dialogue on reservation

 New DelhiRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for dialogue on reservationThere should be conversation in a harmonious atmosphere between those in favour of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2He6W93

Chennai’s MRTS services affected due to derailment

An empty Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) train derailed at Chennai Beach station on Monday morning, causing disruption of services on the suburban rout from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30fMxrJ

Alaska man discovers message in bottle from Russian Navy

Reporters from the Russian media network tracked down the original writer from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZeplZy

U.S. power waning in Pacific, warns top Australian think tank

"China, by contrast, is growing ever more capable of challenging the regional order by force as a result of its large-scale investment in advanced military systems," they warned. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HdpqXA

Villagers in the fringes of Satyavedu forest turn buck and fawn saviours

In the last couple of years, villagers of forest fringe areas of KVB Puram, BN Kandriga, Pichatur, Nagalapuram and Satyavedu mandals have come across the deer sprinting close to their habitations, only to be attacked by stray dogs from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P19BcB

Rains lash northern states, 28 dead in Himachal, Punjab, Uttarakhand

The Delhi government sounded a flood alert for the city and asked people living in the low-lying areas to move to safer places as the water level in the Yamuna river is expected to cross the danger mark from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2z5VBU3

From player to coach, Manjit Dua’s world still revolves around Table Tennis

The unassuming table tennis player Manjit Dua, on picking and coaching talent, a successful personal and professional journey, and how his only regret is not getting the Padma Shri from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KSGnrg

Rains lash northern states, 28 dead in Himachal, Punjab, Uttarakhand

The Delhi government sounded a flood alert for the city and asked people living in the low-lying areas to move to safer places as the water level in the Yamuna river is expected to cross the danger mark from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TJR7fG

Watch | Wildfire in Spain's Gran Canaria island, about 5000 evacuated

More than 600 firefighters and 14 aircraft battled to contain the flames from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33H3WMf

Morning digest: Schools to reopen in Srinagar today, Amit Shah flays appeasement politics, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z9dBf3

China warns Canada to stop meddling in Hong Kong

China’s embassy in Ottawa has warned Canada to stop meddling in Hong Kong’s affairs. A spokesman posted a statement on the embassy website on Sunday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P38clY

‘Sand mining a threat to Poyya road’

Local Self-Govt. Minister assures steps to reconstruct the road from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NaICsJ

Village tourism in Kottayam moves to tropical plantations

Responsible Tourism Mission has come up with a series of initiatives to expand scope of its village tourism activities from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YZEK4F

Awards for The Hindu lensman

The Hindu’s chief photographer in Vijayawada, Ch. V.S. Vijaya Bhasakara Rao bagged four awards and prizes in different photography competitions conduc from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30lY9d2

Work of photographers speaks for itself, says Assembly Speaker

Speaker of A.P. Legislative Assembly Tammineni Sitaram lauded the photographers for dedicating their lives to the profession, on the occasion of the W from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NfVaPo

'Tiananmen Square' crackdown in Hong Kong would harm trade deal: Trump

The months-long trade dispute between the U.S. and China has been blamed for setting world financial markets on edge amid signs of a possible global economic slowdown from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30hW4Pc

11 killed as container truck collides with state bus in Maharashtra’s Dhule

The accident took place near Nimgul village on the Shahada-Dondaicha road around 10.30 p.m. on August 18 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mnctyz

Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

Scientists and locals unveil a plaque to the Okjokull ice sheet. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZcwHkn

Army looking to tweak disability pension criteria

Services putting together suggestions for Defence Ministry from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KI20f2

Parting ways with Congress? Bhupinder Singh Hooda keeps everyone guessing

The former Chief Minister announces formation of a committee to decide future from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Mghgb

Governor’s aide receives Haj pilgrims

The first batch of Haj pilgrims returned to Srinagar from Saudi Arabia on August 18. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KEau6J

Milk procurement price increased considering demand of dairy farmers, says TN Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said here on Sunday that milk procurement price had to be increased considering the production costs and welfar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31MJUhC

Ladakh leaders urge Centre for tribal-area status to protect land, identity

Though locals have welcomed the Centre’s decision to revoke Article 370 and make Ladakh a Union territory, they fear the influx of outsiders would lead to a change in the region’s demography from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YXxGpf

Banking, govt, critical infrastructure most targeted by cybercriminals in 2018-19: Cisco

About 26% of these overall attacks cost organisations in the country upwards of $5 million each. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z6uT8A

Bhutanese students have power and potential to do extraordinary things: PM Modi

“As Bhutan soars high in its endeavours, your 1.3 billion Indian friends will not just look on and cheer you with pride and happiness. They will partner you, share with you and learn from you” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P0cKtl

Expedite claim settlements in flood affected areas, Finance Ministry asks insurers

Widespread damage to life and property has been reported from different parts of the country as monsoon rains played havoc in several States. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2z5w3qj

Five students electrocuted while trying to remove flag post in Koppal

Yediyurappa orders probe, announces compensation of ₹5 lakh to family from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4SGL7

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa orders CBI probe into alleged phone tapping

The move follows leak of an audio recording of Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao lobbying for post from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31N7lHG

MP, MLA to observe protest on August 21 in Thrissur

Delay in inaugurating new Puzhakkal bridge by Public Works Department from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MnQE1D

Four shutters of Peechi Dam raised

Catchment areas of the dam are getting good rainfall from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KUXh8s

Pregnant mother who braved river’s fury is now a happy mom

Mathematics teacher braves the elements, and is now a proud mother from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nfew79

63 killed, 182 hurt in suicide blast at wedding in Kabul

The Taliban denied responsibility for the blast at the Afghan capital from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P2C7uB

Krishna riverbed a lifeline to many

Residents of Kollur stay put despite rising water levels from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YYhF2r

Ministers inspect flood-hit areas

Affected people assured of all help from the government from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NdH41a

Ward Volunteers come in handy for flood relief work

They are helping authorities in evacuating people from affected areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YVhkxr

2 Union Ministers offer prayers at Tirumala

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday offered prayers at the temple of Lord Venkateswara here. TTD Special Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy e from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PboqJA

Jagan meets corporate heads, envoys in the U.S.

Emerging opportunities in A.P. highlighted from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z8qeTr

Political interference leaves many varsities headless

With severe shortage of faculty in many departments, SKU campus admissions take a beating from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KPC002

Dravidian University a shadow of its former self

Administration in a shambles; students returning after failing to get admission information from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MmyTQj

Morning digest: Police say restrictions relaxed in a third of Kashmir Valley, India and Bhutan ink 10 MoUs, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KVawG7

Kishan Reddy visits ex-Mayor Karthika Reddy

Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy visited the residence of former GHMC Mayor and Congress leader Banda Karthika Reddy amidst rumours th from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TETrV2

Argentina Treasury minister resigns, says 'significant renewal' needed amid economic crisis

Argentina’s peso was in free-fall for most of this week after a shock primary election result from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zdfdo0

All about Ladakh

Ladakh became a part of India when Jammu and Kashmir acceded to the union in 1947. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NciMV6

Argentina Treasury minister resigns, says 'significant renewal' needed amid economic crisis

Argentina’s peso was in free-fall for most of this week after a shock primary election result from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zdfdo0

Rahul Gandhi condemns arrest of J&K party chief

Special Correspondent from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N6SyU5

Beloved baby dugong ‘Mariam’ dies in Thailand with plastic in stomach

Mariam washed up in shallow waters off southwestern Thailand months ago and photos of her nuzzling playfully next to rescuers quickly went viral. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZbgXy7

Arun Jaitley’s condition critical, say sources

The health condition of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is stated to be “critical”, sources said.President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Home Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4hca8

Mudslides isolate 300 tourists in Alaska national park

The National Park Service said in a news release it anticipates reopening the road on Saturday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Za6nHB

Sudheer Namboodiri to be next Sabarimala Melsanthi

The priest will hold the post for a period of one year from November 17 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YVX9PP

Rahul Gandhi condemns arrest of J&K party chief

Special Correspondent from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N6SyU5

Beloved baby dugong ‘Mariam’ dies in Thailand with plastic in stomach

Mariam washed up in shallow waters off southwestern Thailand months ago and photos of her nuzzling playfully next to rescuers quickly went viral. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZbgXy7

Arun Jaitley’s condition critical, say sources

The health condition of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is stated to be “critical”, sources said.President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Home Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4hca8

Mudslides isolate 300 tourists in Alaska national park

The National Park Service said in a news release it anticipates reopening the road on Saturday. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Za6nHB

More flood victims return home

Prevention of waterborne diseases a priority for district administration from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MjneBP

Monsoon wipes out ₹1,166 cr. from farms

Major share of damage from last week’s rain fury from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30cNdy7

NCC cadets hand over relief materials

The relief materials collected by the NCC cadets of Trivandrum Group Headquarters from different schools and colleges of the district were handed over from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zc2QbO

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un expresses ‘great satisfaction’ over weapons tests

Friday’s launches were North Korea’s sixth round of tests since late July from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H82FE3

Thousands throng Mariamman Temple

On the occasion of the last Friday of Tamil month Aadi. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z0dvaw

Mysuru businessman shoots 4 of family, ends life

He had huge debts and was under stress: Chamarajanagar SP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MnY7xC

U.S. court issues warrant for seizure of Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar

‘Grace 1’ shifts position but still at anchor off Gibraltar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KMcKaY

Morning digest: India plays down UNSC meeting on Kashmir, Chhattisgarh CM to double reservation for OBCs, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YWEvaO

Trump meets advisers on Afghanistan peace plan

Mr. Trump, who is on a working vacation at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, received the briefing from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other advisers on the talks, which have been handled by Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z2viwX

Provide ₹1,000 cr. to rebuild houses in landslide-hit Nilgiris, Stalin urges CM

DMK chief asks Palaniswami to declare the hilly region as a disaster-hit area from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TF6cyR

Sharp rise in Railway Budget allocation for T.N. in 5 years

A 125% hike seen from ₹879 cr. a year in the 2009-14 period to ₹1,979 cr. a year in the 2014-19 period from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mn31uO

Mysuru businessman shoots 4 of family, ends life

He had huge debts and was under stress: Chamarajanagar SP from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MnY7xC

U.S. court issues warrant for seizure of Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar

‘Grace 1’ shifts position but still at anchor off Gibraltar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KMcKaY

Morning digest: India plays down UNSC meeting on Kashmir, Chhattisgarh CM to double reservation for OBCs, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YWEvaO

‘Mysuru is among top three railway divisions in India’

DRM says the division is helping power growth in the region from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mkcjbc

Independence Day celebrations held amid rain in Udupi

DC hoists national flag and delivers speech, but cultural programmes cancelled from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KTaL4y

Giving it all back to her alma mater

After her college classes on Saturdays and on Sundays, Tejaswi K., a first Pre University student from SDM Pre University College, Ujire, has been tak from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mm88f2

Youth goes missing as he slips into Arabi Falls in Karnataka while taking selfie

The incident took place at Arabi Falls in Nitte from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KMxXle

International Students Day celebrated

The Office of International Affairs and Collaborations (OIAC), MAHE, organised a pot-pourri of events to celebrate the International Students Day name from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N8Z4cS

Despite a favourable season, fishermenare wary of venturing into sea

They are apprehensive of not getting good price for their catch following strike by fishmeal factories from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YRFlW1

Mock terror attack drill at RGIA

A mock terrorist attack drill by the CISF quick response team and sniffer dog squad show were the highlights of the 73rd Independence Day celebrations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MhrxO1

₹ 48 crore released for flood relief in Dakshina Kannada

While affirming commitment of the district administration to stand by the flood-affected in Dakshina Kannada, Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil S. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KNEoEv

Sheep worth ₹143.97 crore distributed so far in Khammam

327 sheep development cooperative societies formed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KO7CTH

S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea

The North has ignored South Korean calls for dialogue recently and is seen as dialing up pressure on Seoul to coax major concessions from Washington on its behalf. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZbCRkE

Floods turn their lives upside down in a flash

Those living on the banks of Killuru Hole are staring at a bleak future from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z7UMsz

A museum dedicated to the journey of communication

It is situated in the old Postal Divisional Office building on Museum Road from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YNwW66

Activists hoist Kannada flag in protest

A group of Kannada activists leading a campaign #KarnatakaJobsForKannadigas hoisted the Kannada flag on Independence Day as a mark of protest against from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nc26gF

Welfare assistance, honouring of freedom fighters mark I-Day fete in Coimbatore

Students reminded of the struggle by leaders to gain freedom for the nation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z3hTk9

Passenger earnings up in Madurai division

It has handled 1.75 crore passengers in the current financial year: DRM from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31GiFFm

Patriotic fervour marks Independence Day fete

Best performers in various departments and freedom fighters honoured; assistance worth ₹40.05 lakh distributed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KBSUAj

Alumni and villagers come forward to improve Madurai school

Alumni of CSI Primary School and villagers from Puduthamaraipatti here have came together to provide additional infrastructure to the school. The mode from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TLatRD

A slew of activities at HC Bench

Children from a government school in Othakadai enthralled the gathering with their ‘silambam’ performance at the 73rd Independence Day celebration at from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33CRQ6E

MP promises to make effort to develop Madurai airport

Four-day global expo ‘Vibrant Tamil Nadu’ comes to a close from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TCBw1g

Call for better awareness of traditional medicine systems

AYUSH expo, a four-day exhibition to promote traditional medicine, inaugurated from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33BPWDl

‘Technology development key focus area for BHEL’

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchi, is fully geared up to meet the delivery schedule for all its on-going projects, R. Padmanabhan, Exec from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TAbVWM

Trump ‘concerned’ by risk of violent Hong Kong crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is “concerned” about the risk of a violent Chinese crackdown in Hong Kong, but that he would soon be from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2z3LgIy

Independence Day: Ladakh lives it up in its transition to Union Territory

MP leads the show with his dancing and beating of drums from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Rpggr

India-U.S. friendship flourished into strategic partnership in 2 decades: Pompeo

He said that the shared democratic values of the two nations and commitment to economic growth have further cemented the relationship from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mk9siw

Independence Day | PM Modi announces post of Chief of Defence Staff, to be above three service chiefs

 PM Modi Independence Day speech9.00 a.m. PM Modi invokes the wisdom of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Sikh icon Guru Nanak and says we should live by their i from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31E6mcE

Despite floods, CM eyeing votes with yatra, says Opposition

Fadnavis to start second phase of tour next week, to skip flood-hit areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N52QnM

Register of indigenous inhabitants: Naga groups assail rethink on cut-off date

Some groups have called for April 1977 instead of December 1963 as the cut-off date. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OX9kYm

Balakot strike was to prevent another Pulwama: Rajnath

Pak. is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu & Kashmir, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yZqz0f

Gunman wounds at least 6 police officers in Philadelphia

All of the injuries are considered non-life threatening. The suspect is still firing and police have warned people to stay out of the Nicetown neighbourhood from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N2yPVy

Number of shakhas has doubled in 10 years: RSS leader

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has grown steadily over the last 10 years and not necessarily after 2014, when the BJP came to power, said Arun from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N4Lozq

WHO issues travel advisory after spurt in measles cases

The WHO has recommended that travellers get vaccinated against measles at least 15 days prior to travel from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/309EgWw

Toll to be collected on nine more Karnataka State Highways

The public outrage against toll collection on State Highways has not deterred the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd. (KRDCL) from introducing from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H4uU6z

Pourakarmikas complain about denial of holidays

Pourakarmikas in the city have complained that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in many wards was not granting them holidays that they ar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31J83W3

Govt to launch Jal Jeevan Mission to bring piped water to households: Prime Minister

Modi said for water conservation, efforts need to quadruple in the next five years from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KAxXFK

PM Modi announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff

A high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country’s security system in the wake of the Kargil War in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H5OcZi

PM makes fresh pitch for simultaneous elections

The draft, submitted to the Law Ministry, cautioned that “holding simultaneous elections is not possible within the existing framework of the Constitution”. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YPt4kV

Morning digest: PM Modi says one nation, one Constitution now a reality, India wins West Indies series, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KAOJoo

Independence Day live updates | One nation, one Constitution now a reality, says PM Modi

  PM Modi Independence Day speech 8.30 a.m.On improving infrastructure: PM Modi pledges Rs. 100 lakh crore for the development of modern infrastructur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31E6mcE

Multi-layered security arrangement in Delhi for Independence Day celebrations

Cameras with facial recognition technology and anti-drone detection system has been deployed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OSpstY

India-U.S. friendship flourished into strategic partnership in 2 decades: Pompeo

He said that the shared democratic values of the two nations and commitment to economic growth have further cemented the relationship from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mk9siw

Gunman wounds at least 6 police officers in Philadelphia

All of the injuries are considered non-life threatening. The suspect is still firing and police have warned people to stay out of the Nicetown neighbourhood from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N2yPVy

Register of indigenous inhabitants: Naga groups assail rethink on cut-off date

Some groups have called for April 1977 instead of December 1963 as the cut-off date. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OX9kYm

Balakot strike was to prevent another Pulwama: Rajnath

Pak. is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu & Kashmir, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yZqz0f

Despite floods, CM eyeing votes with yatra, says Opposition

Fadnavis to start second phase of tour next week, to skip flood-hit areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N52QnM

Register of indigenous inhabitants: Naga groups assail rethink on cut-off date

Some groups have called for April 1977 instead of December 1963 as the cut-off date. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OX9kYm

Balakot strike was to prevent another Pulwama: Rajnath

Pak. is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu & Kashmir, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yZqz0f

Indian student sentenced to 1 yr in prison for damaging college computers

Vishwanath Akuthota had inserted a ‘USB Killer’ device into 66 computers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H2blMk

Morning digest: J&K Assembly polls likely in March 2020, Chandrayaan-2 leaves Earth’s orbit, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yZbJGW

Chennai to breathe easy

Will get its share after A.P.’s needs are met: irrigation official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MdySy5

Pilot project on Aarogyasri from Jan.1

‘YSR Canteens planned in hospitals’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OXI3Vu

JSP MLA surrenders amid high drama, let off on bail

‘Mob attack’ on police station led to tension from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yW43W1

‘Flood situation in Guntur under control’

The flood situation continues to be alarming but under control as copious outflows from the Dr. K.L. Rao Multi Purpose (Pulichintala) project are keep from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KLZcfr

70 gates of Prakasam Barrage lifted to prevent flooding

Officials launch evacuation operation in villages downstream of the river, close down all sand reaches from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4KXrs

UN General Assembly Prez condoles loss of lives due to floods in India

UN General Assembly Prez condoles loss of lives due to floods in India By Yoshita Singh United Nations, Aug 14 (PTI) President of the 73rd session of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z137KF

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa reviews relief works in Shivamogga district

Officials told to take up permanent steps to prevent flooding from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YY6X7i

Maharashtra CM, ministers to donate one-month pay for flood relief

49 have lost their lives in floods, rain-related incidents in Maharashtra; BJP to adopt flood-hit villages from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z3Ns19

Hong Kong airport reopens amid warnings over pro-democracy protests

Operations at the city's international airport were seriously disrupted as riot police used pepper spray to disperse thousands of black-clad protesters from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N3QtrU

Govt. will extend all cooperation for organ donation: Minister

Empanelment for private hospitals applying under CM’s insurance scheme from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z4v5VQ

Bravery of Wayanad people truly humbling: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader wrote on his Facebook page after winding up his two-day visit to Wayanad ravaged by floods and landslips. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H5M4AP

Death toll rises to 92 in rain-battered Kerala

More heavy rainfall forecast for 48 hours from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KKTPxi

Chandrayaan-2 leaves earth’s orbit, moving towards moon

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is expected to reach the moon’s orbit on August 20 and land on lunar surface on September 7. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OTmmWL

Tamil Nadu CM under fire for calling Chidambaram a burden on earth

Ex-Union Minister had said AIADMK won’t voice its opposition even if the Centre made Tamil Nadu a Union Territory from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yUpqqR

Rahul Gandhi seeks early flood warning system in Wayanad, writes to Modi

He said the population and farms of three States — Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu — are affected by the the destruction of forests and the depletion of inflow into the streams and rivers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KHNjr4

Major reservoirs in Telangana continue to get heavy inflows

Water receding in 5 villages in Narayanpet, Gadwal districts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YNejPy

J&K delimitation process kicks off

2011 census to form basis for redrawing constituencies with seven extra seats from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TtqQSu

Braveheart FRO chosen for gold medal

She will receive K.V.S. Babu IFS Memorial Gold Medal on Independence Day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OSR5TP

Major reservoirs in Telangana continue to get heavy inflows

Water receding in 5 villages in Narayanpet, Gadwal districts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YNejPy

J&K delimitation process kicks off

2011 census to form basis for redrawing constituencies with seven extra seats from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TtqQSu

Pakistan seeks emergency meeting of UN Security Council over Kashmir

In video message, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that he sent a formal letter to the president of the UNSC through Permanent Representative Maleha Lodhi to convene the meeting from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H7g27D

Special prayers, sharing of meat with poor mark Bakrid

TIRUNELVELIThousands of Muslims participated in the special prayers organised in around 250 mosques and select public places in the district on the oc from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TqvJvz

Unauthorised parking of autos near GH bus stop irks commuters

Auto drivers seem to be taking advantage of the widened space after the stormwater drain work was completed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33tIdqT

An easy passage, at long last

Thanks to an eviction drive, commuters to the Mylapore MRTS station will now have a hindrance-free walk to the facility from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KU9mLp

India, China voice differences over Kashmir but decide to rebuild bridges

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urges Beijing not to deviate from gains of Wuhan informal summit and Astana consensus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YGnUb7

A stark contrast to Smart City scheme of things

Slum clearance board flats near Periyar bus stand complex, coming up with a grandoise plan, tell a different story from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TvlGW3

5 Russian nuclear engineers laid to rest after rocket explosion

Thousands of Russians attended the funerals of five Russian nuclear engineers killed by an explosion as they tested a new rocket engine, a tragedy th from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZVztb3

SPV mooted to operate FAME-India e-buses

Experts say KSRTC is ill-equipped to run the 250 buses being allotted by the Centre from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z5QIVW

Honour for ‘No Food Waste’ founder

Padmanaban Gopalan gets the National Youth Award for the year 2016-17 from Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Kiren Rijiju from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z21Jve

40,000 people register for ‘Howdy, Modi’ community summit in Houston

The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the Indian-American community event on September 22 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/301e0NO

Headgear made mandatory for children above four years

Safety measures for children travelling on motorcycles from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z9qplP

Wastewater leakage from eight RoBs to be fixed by month-end: SWR

Motorists waiting under railway overbridges for trains to pass is a common scene in the city from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KtNSWC

Operations resume at Hong Kong airport after protests: Authorities

Protesters have said they plan to return to the airport later in the day to resume their demonstrations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TwI1CH

A goodwill sale at the time of floods

Kunnukara Neethi Super Market provides provisions on credit to panic-stricken people from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z3B25g

A stark contrast to Smart City scheme of things

Slum clearance board flats near Periyar bus stand complex, coming up with a grandoise plan, tell a different story from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TvlGW3

5 Russian nuclear engineers laid to rest after rocket explosion

Thousands of Russians attended the funerals of five Russian nuclear engineers killed by an explosion as they tested a new rocket engine, a tragedy th from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZVztb3

SPV mooted to operate FAME-India e-buses

Experts say KSRTC is ill-equipped to run the 250 buses being allotted by the Centre from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z5QIVW

Honour for ‘No Food Waste’ founder

Padmanaban Gopalan gets the National Youth Award for the year 2016-17 from Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Kiren Rijiju from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z21Jve

40,000 people register for ‘Howdy, Modi’ community summit in Houston

The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the Indian-American community event on September 22 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/301e0NO

Headgear made mandatory for children above four years

Safety measures for children travelling on motorcycles from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z9qplP

Operations resume at Hong Kong airport after protests: Authorities

Protesters have said they plan to return to the airport later in the day to resume their demonstrations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TwI1CH

Wastewater leakage from eight RoBs to be fixed by month-end: SWR

Motorists waiting under railway overbridges for trains to pass is a common scene in the city from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KtNSWC

Operations resume at Hong Kong airport after protests: Authorities

Protesters have said they plan to return to the airport later in the day to resume their demonstrations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TwI1CH

MLA sees conspiracy behind cow deaths

Seeks veterinary hospital at shelter from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33vp6g4

Though rain subsides, waterlogging torments Thrissur

There are 245 camps functioning in seven taluks that accommodate 39,032 people from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KIWZS0

‘Sacrifice of donor families made the State leader in organ donation’

The sacrifice made by the families of the deceased in the darkest hour of their lives made Tamil Nadu the pioneer and leader in cadaver organ donation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yT5DI9

It was a delight from start to finish

As many as 133 children had a day filled with fun and frolic during the fancy dress competition organised by Appa Public School run by Sharnbasaveshwa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31zJFGx

Next frontier for differently-abled fencing bronze medalist: MPSC exam

After winning top honours across sporting disciplines, Anuradha Solanki, who works at the Mantralaya canteen, is in pursuit of greater glory from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KtV05c

‘Spread awareness on Debt Relief Act’

HDK says JD(S) workers will soon speak to people about it from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZTnzy5

Woman dies after delivery

No doctors present during delivery from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YS6RCh

Water management in Madurai: Rules are rules, for all

Water management practices were unwritten rules conveyed through oral tradition during the Pandya period. They were scrupulously followed as regional from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZUAGPP

Pandya’s irrigation practice deserves to be set in stone

Irrigation system around Kuruvithurai ensured an eco-friendly water management and equitable distribution, besides preventing runoff into sea from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YXnQmA

Not enthusiastic enough to celebrate Id

Having taken shelter in one of the rehabilitation centres in Mudhol taluk, Abdul Hafiz Shaikh and family are recalling last year’s Bakrid when all of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YRVCd1

‘Spread awareness on Debt Relief Act’

HDK says JD(S) workers will soon speak to people about it from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZTnzy5

Woman dies after delivery

No doctors present during delivery from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YS6RCh

Water management in Madurai: Rules are rules, for all

Water management practices were unwritten rules conveyed through oral tradition during the Pandya period. They were scrupulously followed as regional from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZUAGPP

Pandya’s irrigation practice deserves to be set in stone

Irrigation system around Kuruvithurai ensured an eco-friendly water management and equitable distribution, besides preventing runoff into sea from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YXnQmA

Awareness rally held ahead ofWorld Organ Donation Day

‘Nearly 5 lakh people die in India every year for want of organs’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MSf8zD

Siddaramaiah: Declare floods a ‘national calamity’

He urges Union Government to release of ₹5,000 crore for relief works from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2GXATdu

Motorcycle rally to create cancer awareness held

Over 100 motorists participated in a bike rally held for cancer awareness in the city on Sunday. The rally was organised by the non-governmental organ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yRFR70

Corporation to regulate street vendors

Town Vending Committees to be constituted, zones to be finalised this month from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P789pp

Encroachments near Perungudi railway station cause traffic jams

Rising number of huts along the access points add to woes from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZTzegr

Schools asked to set up libraries, encourage students to read more

They have also been advised to subscribe to newspapers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33v1eJt

Corporation recovers 5.2 acres from educational institution

Officials demolish portions of the college along the banks of Adyar in Kottur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TmT6WO

Jeffrey Epstein’s death | Jail staff failed to follow protocols: report

Epstein should have been checked on by guards in his cell every 30 minutes, but that didn’t happen the night before his apparent suicide, a law enforcement official told The New York Times from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OMTI9A

Congress will fight till J&K’s status as State is restored: Chidambaram

Congress leader alleged it was because Jammu and Kashmir was a Muslim-majority State that the Centre had resorted to this action. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yUcroS

‘Mixing religion, politics sees rights violation worldwide’

Global board member of International Humanist and Ethical Union says in a plural society, everyone should be able to express their ideas with dignity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KDOkjU

Morning digest: Curbs eased in Kashmir's Srinagar, Manmohan to return to Rajya Sabha, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YUDhaX

Typhoon leaves 28 dead in China, 20 still missing

Typhoon Lekima made landfall at 1-45 a.m. Saturday in Wenling city, about 300 km south of Shanghai, the China Meteorological Administration said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31oO8f8

‘Make the most of copious inflow’

Can the delta region make the most of the copious inflow into Cauvery Basin expected this season? That is the question that lingers in the minds of fa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YBbocS

Work on laying road to hill temple in Viralimalai begins

There will be two elevators to reach shrine from parking lot from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KGwDQx

Ambili Review: In celebration of the misfit

A feel-good film with many a poignant moment from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2GY2aMM

101 cows die in Andhra Pradesh shelter

Government orders investigation; Minister, officials visit the premises from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2McZGym

India ready to face any threat: Kishan Reddy

Union Minister of State for Home tells people to be united and celebrate Bakrid with happiness from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YQG9Kh

Kalki Review: Misplaced machismo, all through

Glorification of police torture shows the film’s disconnect from real world from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KEapim

IIDT at Tirupati to get more focus

‘No plan, as of now, to open the institute in Visakhapatnam’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YFOxNo

Car bomb kills 3 UN staff outside mall in Libya

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which came just a month after two bomb-laden vehicles went off in Benghazi, the stronghold for the self-styled LNA. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OSXK08

Manmohan to return to Rajya Sabha

Former PM will file nomination from Rajasthan, where Cong. enjoys a majority from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MXveIb

Officer enters our rooms at night without a knock, say girl students

They demand action against official; oppose shifting of hostels from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZU6EM0

A fifth tiger reserve for Tamil Nadu? Centre sitting on proposal

The reserve will link Meghamalai, Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel and Tirunelveli Wildlife Sanctuaries, making the tiger habitat in south Western Ghats contiguous from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KHA0qs

Majestic strides in the wild: on tigers in Tamil Nadu

Tigers continue to breed and thrive in the four reserves in Tamil Nadu. In fact, the latest census on the big cats gives a big thumbs-up to the State's record in the last four years when it comes to providing a safe haven for the animals from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2McUsCK

Thousands defy crackdown in Moscow's biggest protest for years

The focus of protesters' anger is a prohibition on a slew of opposition-minded candidates from taking part in a September election for Moscow's city legislature. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZLCjzb

Officer enters our rooms at night without a knock, say girl students

They demand action against official; oppose shifting of hostels from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZU6EM0

A fifth tiger reserve for Tamil Nadu? Centre sitting on proposal

The reserve will link Meghamalai, Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel and Tirunelveli Wildlife Sanctuaries, making the tiger habitat in south Western Ghats contiguous from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KHA0qs

Majestic strides in the wild: on tigers in Tamil Nadu

Tigers continue to breed and thrive in the four reserves in Tamil Nadu. In fact, the latest census on the big cats gives a big thumbs-up to the State's record in the last four years when it comes to providing a safe haven for the animals from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2McUsCK

North Korea says no talks with South due to drills, Kim oversaw test of 'new weapon' - KCNA

North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Saturday, its fifth within two weeks, in what South Korea called a show of force against joint new military drills with the United States. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Kvk8sx

Coastal security set-up on high alert, says Navy

‘Samudri jihad by Pak.-based terror groups is a known fact’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OOqd7t

Radical Sikh outfit seeks U.S. intervention in Kashmir issue

India, Pakistan cannot resolve Kashmir issue, says Dal Khalsa. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33t45m7

Farmers’ income grew seven times in 13 years in Odisha

State CAGR is highest in the country, claims Naveen Patnaik from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZREKjA

Refusing ride to cost cab drivers ₹1,000 in M.P.

Vehicle licence will be made mandatory, says Transport dept. official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YZpc05

Inflow in Cauvery touches 30,000 cusecs at Biligundulu

Might cross one lakh cusecs by Saturday; Karnataka releases over 1.25 lakh cusecs from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YCoMNL

Major power cut impacting homes, transport in large parts of Britain

London, the south east and north west of England and Scotland were impacted, leaving hundreds of thousands of people temporarily without electricity. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KzHiwu

India to request Bangladesh for land for Agartala airport expansion

India is likely to request Bangladesh to negotiate a land deal to facilitate an expansion of a runway at the World War II-famed airport at Agartala. C from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MhnMID

Maharashtra might be divided forcibly like J&K, says Raj Thackeray

Latching onto the clampdown imposed in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Friday claimed that Maharashtra might s from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yNsKnu

Man arrested from Mumbai for threat mails to Kejriwal

The 28-year-old zeroed in on Delhi Chief Minister to draw attention, say police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M98khv

Three arrested for bid to kill Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA

The State’s Special Task Force foils attempt from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TlIQxX

Mysuru fire station structure damaged

A portion of the heritage building housing the Fire Department at Saraswathipuram caved in on Friday. Though it is being attributed to rains, heritage from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZQMu5y

Hebbar posts video seeking aid for Yellapur

Former MLA Shivaram Hebbar has posted a video on social media seeking aid from the State and Centre for the flood-hit people of Yellapur constituency from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YUqGc0

Bizongo wins Bengaluru leg of Cerebration quiz

53 teams from Bengaluru took part in the regional round from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YxwwR8

7 dead in Kodagu, 8 missing

35,000 rescued from flood-affected areas in State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Tkfhgc

National Register of Citizens hurts Assam’s indigenous too

Lalita Barman is a Koch-Rajbongshi, a community considered indigenous to Assam. That has not saved her four children — excluded from the draft Nationa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31wFafE

Inflow in Cauvery touches 30,000 cusecs at Biligundulu

Might cross one lakh cusecs by Saturday; Karnataka releases over 1.25 lakh cusecs from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YCoMNL

Major power cut impacting homes, transport in large parts of Britain

London, the south east and north west of England and Scotland were impacted, leaving hundreds of thousands of people temporarily without electricity. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KzHiwu

India to request Bangladesh for land for Agartala airport expansion

India is likely to request Bangladesh to negotiate a land deal to facilitate an expansion of a runway at the World War II-famed airport at Agartala. C from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MhnMID

Maharashtra might be divided forcibly like J&K, says Raj Thackeray

Latching onto the clampdown imposed in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Friday claimed that Maharashtra might s from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yNsKnu

Man arrested from Mumbai for threat mails to Kejriwal

The 28-year-old zeroed in on Delhi Chief Minister to draw attention, say police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2M98khv

North Korea fires two projectiles into sea off eastern coast: South Korea

Launch appears to be similar to previous short-range missile tests, says U.S. official; Trump plays down N.Korea’s recent weapons launches from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YUN1lC