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Mexico confirms three COVID-19 cases in three men returned from Italy

The first case is a 35-year-old man who showed positive in an initial test in Mexico City also test positive in a second test early on Friday, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell Ramirez told a news conference. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ttp8RH

Tiger Shroff Reveals He Had A "Huge Crush" On Shraddha. Her Epic Reaction

Meri bohot phat ti thi. Bas dekhta tha. Not in a creepy way but main bas door se dekhta tha," said Tiger from NDTV News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2T9Atal

Numbering of houses begins in Madhya Pradesh

State is yet to inform census officials of its resolve to disallow update from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/386FRiH

Collector felicitates sanitation workers

They were cleaning the road when she visited the area from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3chNne6

U.N. chief recommends ministers, diplomats skip travelling to meeting due to coronavirus risks

More than 7,000 people usually attend the annual meeting, officials said, which is dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It is due to be held from March 9 to 20. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wYjQ95

Man held for role in Pulwama terror case ordered bomb-making material from Amazon, says NIA official

Shakir Bashir Magrey allegedly helped suicide bomber Adil Ahmad Dar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T6Q3nh

BJP, RSS planned violence in Delhi: CPI(M)

‘Effort to dilute resolve of anti-CAA protesters’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cgoejT

Afghanistan's future in the balance as U.S., Taliban sign deal

The deal was drafted over a tempestuous year of dialogue marked by the abrupt cancellation of the effort by U.S. President Donald Trump in September, 2019 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PB2bLb

UN chief urges Syria cease-fire but Russia and China oppose

The U.N. chief made the appeal after airstrikes in the last opposition stronghold in Idlib killed at least 33 Turkish troops on Thursday. The attack heightened tensions between pro-opposition Turkey and Russia, and raised the possibility of an all-out war with millions of Syrian civilians trapped in the middle. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VvBf33

U.S. postpones summit with ASEAN leaders amid coronavirus fears: sources

“As the international community works together to defeat the novel coronavirus, the United States, in consultation with ASEAN partners, has made the difficult decision to postpone the ASEAN leaders meeting,” one of the sources, a senior administration official, told Reuters. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38bj0m8

PM Modi among special guests invited for Bangladesh centenary, says U.K. envoy

Amid a recent unrest over the contentious law in Delhi, there have been some calls for Bangladesh to withdraw Modi’s invite to the centenary celebrations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2veSMC5

Malaysian turmoil takes new twist as Mahathir and Anwar ally again

That meant that Mr. Mahathir, who is the world's oldest government leader at 94, would reunite with on-off ally and long-term rival Anwar Ibrahim (72), resuming a pact that swept the coalition to a surprise election victory in 2018. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2I44hin

Morning Digest: NIA makes first arrest in Pulwama terror attack case, WHO raises global virus risk to maximum level, and more

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

North Korean leader calls for stronger anti-virus efforts

"In case the infectious disease spreading beyond control finds its way into our country, it will entail serious consequences,” the agency quoted Mr. Kim as saying during the politburo meeting of the Workers’ Party. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38bgiNu

COVID-19: China reports 47 more deaths

The National Health Commission also tallied 427 new cases, an increase from the previous day, bringing the total number of infections to 79,251. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vi228y

New coronavirus case in California is of unknown origin

“This is the third case identified in our county. But it's different from the other two cases in an important way ...Our third case did not recently travel overseas or have any known contact with a recent traveler or infected person,” Dr. Cody told an afternoon news conference. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vup06O

Mysuru varsity convocation logo released

The logo for the 100th convocation of the University of Mysore was launched by member of the erstwhile royal family Pramoda Devi Wadiyar here on Frida from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Tazir6

Devotees take part in annual temple festival

Nearly 3 lakh devotees from various parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra thronged Abbetumkur village in Yadgir district on F from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39a4z3d

Curfew imposed in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills after clashes

Tension gripped the district after a meeting on the citizenship law and inner-line permit organised by the KSU in the Shella area went wrong. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cmd1hY

Man kills wife, two children

He was found dead in Ghaziabad: police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T7TDxg

MNS asks people to give information on infiltrators

₹5,000 reward for correct tip-off from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vui21E

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale blames Congress for Delhi violence

He accuse the Congress of provoking Muslims to protest against the CAA from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39anCdM

Housing scheme: CS reviews land position

Officials asked to speed up process from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a8AX6i

Rowdy killed in police encounter near Bengaluru

His associates helped him escape from a police vehicle but he was nabbed by another team from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wahlQA

H.D. Kote man sentenced for possessing tiger skin

A court in Gundlupet recently found a man guilty of possessing tiger skin and has sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment.The ruling delivered by C from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ve14dt

Office space with plug-and-play facilities sought to attract firms

CII office-bearer takes up issue with Jagadish Shettar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cepFzp

Protests not spontaneous: K. Krishnaswamy

Puthiya Tamizhgam president K. Krishnaswamy on Thursday claimed that widespread agitations by Muslims and others against the Citizenship Amendment Act from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32EKcbV

College students hold anti-CAA protest in Tiruchi

‘We want our rights to be ensured’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2I1LJzd

Morning digest: Murder case against AAP leader Tahir Hussain for IB officer’s death in Delhi riots, India gets invite for U.S.-Taliban deal event, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a8Eodl

COVID-19: Over 2,000 test positive in South Korea; death toll in China rises to 2,788

South Korea has the highest number of positive cases outside China from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3adnw5e

Medical camp to mark BSY birthday

Activists of Bharatiya Janata Party hosted various programmes in the city on Thursday to mark the 78th birthday of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa.Fru from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2I4FRoR

Arjun Janya undergoes cardiac procedure

Music composer Arjun Janya underwent a cardiac procedure in a private hospital in Mysuru on Wednesday.Though Janya, 39, was initially diagnosed with from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wLTPJV

Raitha sangha opposes changes to Land Reforms Act

The State government’s move to amend Section 5 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, with an aim of attracting investors to Karnataka, was opposed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cdzGNa

CPI(M) holds candlelight march for victims of Delhi violence

The district unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday evening held a candlelight march here to express their solidarity with the vic from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3adg2za

The Hindu Young World Quiz on March 5

It will be conducted on Appa Public School campus in Kalaburagi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2I3KS16

AAP for elevating its ‘Delhi model’ to national level

Party to contest upcoming panchayat and municipal elections in Madhya Pradesh, says State unit chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cfxUuX

Rajnath Singh lauds HAL’s performance

Defence Minister urges the firm to face private sector competition as ‘a challenge and an opportunity’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wbWKvn

COVID-19: Family heaves a sigh of relief as son returns home

News of safe return of Indians stranded on the Diamond Princess cruise ship due to the COVID-19 outbreak provided sigh of relief to family members of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vv4YJE

‘Urban sanitation must for agenda to reach $5 tn economy’

Urban development can’t be conceptualised without considering urban sanitation: Hardeep Singh Puri from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3956eHa

Navjot Sidhu meets Sonia, apprises ‘prevailing situation in Punjab’

The former Punjab minister had gone into a self imposed political exile since July 2019 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cigE8j

Telangana Governor seeks better sea trade with SE Asia

Tamilisai Soundararajan inaugurates two-day international conference from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32x8VyQ

Rash driving, overspeeding by private buses continue

‘Private buses are accountable only to the Regional Transport Officers and there is a lack of redress mechanism for them unlike TNSTC buses’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ci0V9c

200 small farmers empowered through Trustea training programmes

About 200 women smallholder farmers (SHFs), associated with two bought leaf factories Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district are being steadily empowered thr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TkLHrz

Selja writes to Haryana CM on ‘felling of trees, construction in Aravallis’

She suggests ways like increasing forest check post, deployment of more guards to keep check on this menace from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pu7Y50

Blood clotting factors in short supply

Planning Board member and former Vice Chancellor of Kerala University B. Ekbal on Thursday visited the Haemophilia Treatment Centre at the Aluva Distr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/397BchY

Elderly couple found dead in house

Mystery shrouds the death of an elderly couple whose bodies were found in their house in Narava area under Pendurthi police station limits on Wednesda from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3ceh5QZ

Former Minister K.P.P Samy dead

Former Fisheries Minister and DMK MLA K.P.P. Samy died in Chennai after prolonged illness. He was elected from Tiruvottiyur constituency, and held the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cc5AcZ

Sports kits distributed to tribal youth

The officials of the 198th Battalion of CRPF organised a civic action programme at G. Madugula. Plastic drums were distributed and sports kits were gi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vqb3GZ

‘Steps to ensure care for elderly need of the hour’

Workshop on geriatric care begins from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2w7O4pO

Morning digest: Govt. rallies behind Amit Shah on curbing Delhi violence; COVID-19 cases emerging faster globally, says WHO, and more

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

PFC to spend ₹1.43 crore on skill training of youth

It signs an agreement with IGIAT from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PriTN1

Free tailoring training from March 14

A 40-day free training programme in tailoring and fashion designing for unemployed women will be organised under the aegis of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Orga from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HXWmmT

Polytechnic sports meet begins

Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao inaugurated the two-day All-India South Zone Inter-Polytechnic Sports and Games Meet at Behara Subhakar Poly from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/393dCmD

‘Become job-givers’

Principal of RVR & JC College of Engineering K. Srinivasu on Wednesday said instead of becoming job-seekers, students should think of becoming job from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3853wAd

Constable suspended in Krishna district

A constable was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly accepting a bribe from gamblers recently under Chilakalapudi police station limits in Krishna dis from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VqIjy7

‘Education incomplete without art and craft’

Look alive, official urges students from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/380doen

COVID-19: Trump tells Americans risk is low, puts VP Pence in charge of U.S. response

Public health officials were “ready, willing and able” to move quickly if the virus spreads, said President Trump. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PsqvyI

First instalment of funds released for building war memorial

Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar on Tuesday said the first instalment of ₹50 lakh out of ₹1.41 crore sanctioned for the construction of a war mem from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2w8IsLQ

Lifetime achievement award for TNAU VC

The ICAR – National Research Centre for Banana has conferred the life time achievement award on Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Vice Chancellor N. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3824Cww

Govt decides to lift ban on onion exports

In September 2019, the government banned onion exports and also imposed a MEP of USD 850 per tonne from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VqEc59

Children will be taught not to watch porn sites: Nitish Kumar

The Unnayan scheme, which was initially started in Banka district, has been extended across the state from September 5, 2019 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/381j6gb

Bengal BJP to accord civic reception to Amit Shah

The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) will accord a civic reception to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P. Nadda from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TdHsxW

Great Lakes founder announces endowment fund for varsity

Grant to help conduct faculty development programmes from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32xl32F

Children showcase their talent at ‘Sangamam 2020’

Captivating works of art by young artistes displayed at the cultural event from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2I2Dseg

Delhi violence a chilling reminder of 2002 Gujarat riots: Yechury

The violence in Delhi is a “chilling reminder” of the 2002 Gujarat riots, when the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ThrJhs

Delhi violence similar to Gujarat riots: Digvijaya

He says RSS and Islamic fundamentalist groups are the two faces of the same coin from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32uP6Io

When to call in the Army

Armed Forces are called in by civil power when public security is in “manifest danger” from an unlawful assembly from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TiBV9d

Odisha family found dead inside house

Three of family found dead at home in OdishaBodies of three members of a family were discovered from a house at Palia area in Odisha’s Ganjam district from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VrwNT8

Panel to study Ulsoor lake pollution

National Green Tribunal directs study of water samples from lake, neighbouring areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2w54xLt

HDFC Bank to educate people on online frauds

‘Secure Banking 2.0’ initiative launched from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HY9zvH

JNTU-Kakinadaemergeschampion at NSS youth fest

JNTU, Kakinada, has been adjudged the overall championship at the State-level youth festival of the National Service Scheme (NSS) held at the GITAM de from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c5LL6Z

Veteran journalist Patil Puttappa’s condition stable

Centenarian and veteran journalist Patil Puttappa, who was admitted to Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) a fortnight ago, has responded w from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vkuM0j

Dharwad exhibition showcases rich heritage

An exhibition depicting the rich cultural and historical heritage of Karnataka organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations added f from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wGgVl8

Better packaging of agri products

Traditional agricultural products from Kerala will soon come in attractive packing designed to grab eyeballs and help penetrate the global market. Agr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/393h3K2

CBSE blames Arooja’s school management

It did not have affiliation and permission to register Class 10 students, board tells High Court from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2I8qVq5

Delhi violence | death toll rises to 17

Four more dead bodies were brought to GTB hospital confirmed hospital sources on Wednesday morning taking the total death toll to 17 in the violence i from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c4WsXH

When vehicles just vanish from records

No monitoring to ensure that inter-State transfer of ownership is effected from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/385n1sB

Violence will be dealt with firmly: Kishan Reddy

Is it ‘patriotism’ to throw stones even while holding a national flag, asks Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PplFSR

COVID-19: South Korea reports 169 new cases, total tops 1,100

The vast majority of the new infections were in Daegu, the country's fourth-largest city and the epicentre of the outbreak from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a2Yyp0

Cattle vaccination to begin from February 28 in Tiruchirapalli

The 17th round of vaccination for cattle for foot and mouth disease will begin in the district on February 28. The village-wise drive will be held for from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32qzKop

COVID-19: China reports 52 more deaths, lowest in 3 weeks

Italy, which has reported 10 deaths and more than 300 cases, has locked down 11 towns from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pn9gyU

Morning digest: Shoot-at-sight orders issued after violence in Delhi; India, U.S. sign defence deals worth over $3 billion, and more

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

Stop looking through prism of religion: Sanjay

Filmmaker urges government to stop use of ‘minorities’ as it comes with different meaning from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uuO2aW

Kalyan doctor on the run after raping woman

An offence has been registered against a doctor for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman at Bhiwandi in Thane district, the police said on Tuesday.The from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v7iWGT

‘RTI activist’ arrested for extortion in Bandra

A 32-year-old “RTI activist” was arrested for allegedly trying to extort ₹3 lakh from a real estate developer in Bandra, the police said on Tuesday. T from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SXFWkE

Users would be willing to share their bank balance details with Facebook for $8.44 a month, finds study

The study is the first that attempts to quantify the value of online privacy and data. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/390WAW6

Consider revamp of your panel of lawyers, High Court tells SRA

Are you not interested in getting the cases represented properly, asks Bench from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v76lU8

Bhima-Koregaon inquiry panel to summon Pawar to depose

The Koregaon Bhima Inquiry Commission has decided to summon Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar for deposition in the 2018 case.The co from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39bhUsd

Leaders attend wedding of BJP president J.P.Nadda’s son in Pushkar

Senior political leaders from Delhi and Rajasthan on Tuesday graced the wedding ceremony of BJP president J.P. Nadda’s son Girish Nadda in Pushkar. A from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c5s13n

Dalits launch indefinite protest for title deeds

Dalits of Hadya village in Mandya taluk, who have been living in thatched houses on government lands from nearly eight decades, commenced an indefinit from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vpaopk

‘Narayana Seva’ marks Ramakrishna Jayanti

Food and clothes were distributed to the poor on the occasion from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3c7CTxR

NITK opens Central Research Facility

The institute is the first to use funds from Higher Education Finance Agency for the purpose from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HSgre8

The life and times of ‘businessman Antony Fernandes’

Fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari was living under a fake identity in western Africa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SW9y1K

HOPCOMS seeks ₹25 cr. interest-free loan from govt.

To cash in on the increasing demand for fresh and naturally-ripened vegetables and fruits that come directly from the farm, the Horticultural Producer from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2STbTue

Dalit leaders seek opening of Ambedkar Bhavan

Demanding inauguration of Ambedkar Bhavan in Urwa Store before Ambedkar Jayanti in April, Dalit leaders on Monday said the premises of the Bhavan shou from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cfiLtM

Bhat, RFO wrangle over road development

Officer’s comment on rules angers MLA from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/392Z1Yo

World’s first in vitro cheetah cubs born at Ohio zoo

The biological mother of the cubs is 6-year-old Kibibi who has never reproduced and is too old to easily become pregnant naturally. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uvS96K

Delhi violence: Jamia committee demands BJP leader Kapil Mishra’s immediate arrest

“Immediate arrest on FIRs registered against Delhi BJP leader Kapil Mishra for inciting violence in northeast Delhi through his speeches and tweets,” the Jamia committee memorandum read from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a3grnO

Morning digest: Regional issues, cross-border terror to figure in Trump-Modi meet; death toll in Delhi violence over CAA rises to 5, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Tpy3DJ

A Kochi doctor’s battle for gender equality

Sameera M. Jahagirdar stresses the need to restructure MBBS curriculum from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32n6IpC

COVID-19: South Korea reports 60 new cases, total 893

For the previous three days, KCDC had reported triple-digit increases each morning from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ViUBbC

CM promises to upgrade Anavatti GP in Shivamogga

He says the move will improve civic amenities from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SZ5Q7H

Protests staged against Trump’s visit

Agitators in Hassan, Mysuru and Shivamogga urge govt. not to ink deals that will hurt farmers, labourers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HUkqqu

Property tax on industrial plots in dispute to be waived?

Minister Shettar promises to raise issue with Chief Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32q7mCA

Trump visit will not help India in any way: Kharge

Terming U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to India a design to launch his electoral campaign for the American presidential polls, All-India Congress from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SWuzth

Police working on tracing murder weapon, valuables

SP dismisses police harassment claims from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3a2QZPg

COVID-19: death toll in China passes 2,600; Parliament session postponed

Despite a downward trend in new case numbers, China continues to struggle to resume normal activity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32mn5CO

‘State will lose ₹60,000 crore in tax devolution in five years’

Siddaramaiah says ‘massive injustice’ has been meted out to State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TdfceL

Gulbarga University will get full-time V-C in a month: Dy. CM

He also says youth empowerment centres will be set up at every school and college across the State from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vjj9Bb

Focus on Ravi Pujari’s threat calls to MLAs

The extradition of underworld don Ravi Pujari, who has been brought back to Bengaluru, has put the spotlight on the threat calls he allegedly made to from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wCyTVE

Shun negativism, don’t encourage violence: Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah says the youth should study issues like CAA before forming opinion from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pj29qT

Perungudi and Kodungaiyur yards | A way out of dumping garbage

This is touted as a solution to stop dumping of waste in Perungudi and Kodungaiyur yards. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ur7Z2m

First e-platform for handicraft products being developed

The first e-platform for handicraft and handmade items is being developed in Rajasthan to connect artisans and craftspersons with the online marketing from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v3GHzC

BJP backed panel faces defeat in Tripura Bar poll

An Alliance of Congress and CPI(M) affiliated lawyers gave a crushing defeat to the BJP backed panel in election to the Tripura Bar Association. The a from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v4juNL

Transman, wife seek legal protection

A 22 year-old transman, Siva* and his 21 year-old wife Priya* who got married on Sunday morning in Erode, fled to Madurai, seeking legal protection fr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HUbBgm

Indian shot dead at grocery store in Los Angeles

Hailing from Karnal, Sahi had arrived in the U.S. less than six months ago and had sought political asylum. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vfqzph

Miscreants carry off ATM with cash in Telangana

The machine had ₹ 2.27 lakh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32mLbNR

S. Korea reports 161 new virus cases, bringing total to 763

Two more deaths were confirmed, raising South Korea’s death toll to seven from the COVID-19 illness, which is caused by a newly identified coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands of people, mostly in China. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37RUiHm

Fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari brought to Bengaluru from Senegal

Gangster Ravi Pujari was nabbed in South Africa in a joint operation by the SA police and Senegal security agencies and was later extradited to Senegal, according to police sources. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TasZmd

Morning digest: Ahmedabad glitters to welcome Donald Trump, Kashmir schools to reopen after 7 months, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38Wmaf0

Italy cancels Venice Carnival in bid to halt spread of virus

The decision to call off Carnival was announced by Veneto regional Gov. Luca Zaia as the numbers of confirmed virus cases soared to 152, the largest number outside Asia. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38U1lAD

Cabinet nod for framework restructuring of DMA

The State Cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal to restructure the framework of the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) through creation of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wHcIhg

Man held for raping mentally ill woman Govandi

The police have arrested a man for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman with a mental illness in Govandi.The incident occurred on Thursday and the 22- from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VilOeK

Watch | U.S. Presidents who have visited India before Trump

A video featuring the six U.S. Presidents who have visited the country including Bill Clinton​, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38ZQohe

ABVP holds discussion on issues ‘plaguing’ State

The ABVP at its Delhi State conference on Sunday discussed multiple problems “plaguing” the State that included Delhi Police’s “failure”, drug addicti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T8Y2yP

‘Improvement of facilities at govt. schools is a priority’

Improvement of basic facilities at the government schools, where the junior, senior and vidwat examinations in music and dance are conducted, will be from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VgXn0U

Using AI to detect GI cancer early

Detection of gastrointestinal cancer at an early stage will soon be possible in India through Artificial Intelligence (AI) in endoscopy, according to from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HLKILJ

Protesters block road to oppose ‘casino tourism’

They criticise Minister for interest in it from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T7owRj

Dy. CM pays a surprise visit to SC/ST hostel

He takes warden to task for providing poor quality food to students from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VfsSsl

State govt. spending ₹50,000 crore on education: Karjol

Deputy Chief Minister says it will help provide a better future for children from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39WCb4p

Preparations under way for anti-CAA event in Vijayapura

‘Those who believe in the Constitution must support event’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37RhXHZ

Security guard found dead in Nagpur

An elderly security guard posted at a steel company in Kalamna was allegedly killed by unidentified persons, the police said on Sunday. The incident o from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Sqz2q

Assam party launches anti-CAA helpline

A new regional political party in Assam on Sunday launched a helpline against the “anti-people” Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA). The Anti-CAA from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Z9B2t

Battle against CAA, NRC, NPR to be long one: Harsh Mander

It is not a battle being fought by Muslims alone, says the social activist from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SSkMEx

People should get timely justice: judge

A. Mohammed Mushtaq, judge, High Court of Kerala, has said that people should get justice in a timely manner. He was delivering the keynote address at from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32kZd2j

Israel strikes Gaza, Syria after Palestinian rockets attacks

Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group claimed responsibility for the rocket barrages from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3cbSbBM

Protesters urged to return to work

Officials of Arasu Rubber Corporation have urged rubber plantation workers, whose indefinite strike has entered the seventh day on Sunday demanding wa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HMgM1W

Six children rescued from railway station in Madurai

Operation led by CWC from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32lpeyu

Cash prizes for 100 ‘lucky’ bus passengers

The free services were offered to encourage passengers to choose RTC buses over private vehicles from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38RbHRH

Joint building for IDRBT, SCIS opened at UoH

A joint building of the School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS) and the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T5HlEB

Lecturer found dead in dormitory bathroom

The body of a 44-year-old lecturer was found in the bathroom of a dormitory at Dwaraka Nagar area in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.The deceased was identi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HMcDuP

Morning digest: Modi not to visit Taj Mahal with Trump; 250 militants active in Kashmir, says DGP, and more

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China reports another 97 virus deaths, nearly 650 new cases

China's total infections reached 76,936, the commission said in its daily update. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SNUzXz

Underground drainage for entire city being planned

This will prevent flowing of untreated water into the sea, says VMRDA chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38QGgY1

Screening camp for cervical cancer held

Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in India. A mother’s awareness about the symptoms and risk factors has an immense impact from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T755rV

Look forward to being with my great friends in India: Trump

The Trump-Bahubali video, which ends with “USA and India United”, went viral after Trump retweeted it. In a few hours, it was seen by nearly 6 lakh people. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37NN2Mz

Boy drowns in sea at Visakhapatnam

He had come with his father to take a holy dip after Maha Sivaratri from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HP8HJM

Philocaly opens store in Vijayawada

It is Philocaly’s fourth standalone store with the flagship in New Delhi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pf1o2a

Home guard held on charge of impregnating minor

A 28-year-old home guard was arrested on Saturday on the charge of impregnating a minor here. The accused, Borra Phanindra, had been in relationship w from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VgBCyf

Ex-army man ‘shoots’ at woman in Nadimpally village

Residents of Nadimpally village woke up to a deafening gun fire sound on Saturday after an ex-army man, identified as Balaji, firing a country-made pi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wF0g1u

Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead

The win built on Sanders’ win earlier this month in the New Hampshire primary. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Tkgfd9

Prahar Janshakti Party leader shot dead in Akot

A local leader of the Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP) was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified assailants at Akot town in Akola district, police said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T6SzZl

Chandrashekhar Azad dares RSS chief to contest elections

Those who are keen to save the nation are not afraid of any punishment, says Bhim Army chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vUrLni

Explore opportunities in defence sector, MSMEs told

There is a need to indigenise, says Master General of Ordnance from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Tke759

Two held for duping youth with job offer

The district Crime Branch police on Thursday arrested two persons on charges of duping a youth to the tune of ₹9 lakh by promising a job in the Tamil from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T9NRKj

Pak. must act on terror for talks with India: U.S.

Although Mr. Trump offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue in the past, New Delhi has told Washington that it is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HQJ1wg

Radical Sikh outfit urges Trump to exert pressure on India

Ahead of the President Donald Trump’s visit to India, radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa has urged the U.S. to exert pressure on India to ensure respect f from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39X2gAo

ED raids 12 locations to probe ‘bike bot’ scam

The ED on Wednesday conducted searches at 12 locations in Delhi, Noida and Lucknow in connection with the “bike bot” scheme scam, in which about 2.25 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37Tx6IK

Dalit shot by M.P. foresters, kin allege caste crime

Victim’s family claim he was killed after they drew water from a hand pump, official says he died in a scuffle over missing rifle cartridges from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vZLCBK

Odisha activists call for anti-CAA resolution in Assembly

They allege Act is discriminatory on religious grounds and NPR is a step towards NRC implementation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37Tx5EG

Three women killed in building fire in Chandigarh

Three women were killed while two others sustained burns in a fire that broke out on the first floor of a residential building in Chandigarh, police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uYDH7B

"It's Happening": The One Where The 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' Cast Reunites

Could we be more happy? from NDTV News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/3bXbH4P

Preschool sector being overhauled: Minister

Pre-primary education and that in anganwadis will be brought together under one umbrella, Minister for General Education C. Ravindranath has said.He w from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32fnHdz

Muraleedharan backs Thushar

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan called on Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam general secretary Vellappally Nat from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VaD5q0

SIC directive to provide footage of polling

Deputy Electoral Office had refused to provide information sought by RTI activist from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bYbm1S

Father of Karnataka student facing sedition charge lives in fear in his village

He opposes Amulya’s statements; files plaint against those who attacked house from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SM6Hsb

Global Ayurveda festival in May

The coming edition of Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) scheduled to be held from May 16 to 20 at Angamaly will be unique in terms of participation of in from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32fLXw5

COVID-19: 711 persons under observation in Kerala

426 tested negative for the virus so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v5qvh5

VACB to probe all bank transactions of ex-Minister Sivakumar

It claims to have evidence about his benami dealings from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32fndEh

39 sheep die as bus ploughs into flock

A State Express Transport Corporation bus ploughed into a flock of sheep on the Tiruchi – Pudukottai national highway killing 39 sheep in the early ho from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32gIygo

Wife of man aboard Diamond Princess petitions Collector

The wife of a crew member in the cruise liner, Diamond Princess, stranded in Japan due to COVID-19 outbreak among its passengers, has petitioned the C from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bXMcQG

Two LeT militants killed in Kashmir’s Anantnag: police

Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Vbsr2d

‘Tribals in cut-off area want development’

They want roads, but Maoists are obstructing it, says Malkangiri Collector from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38SRvio

Harvesting over in three-fourth of cultivated area in Thanjavur

2.48 lakh tonnes of paddy procured through 447 DPCs in the district so far from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VdepNK

COVID-19 | Drop in new China virus cases as toll reaches 2,345: govt

The number of new cases nationwide for February 19 was revised up to 820 up from 394 previously reported from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T3Rrpw

Morning digest: Trump expected to talk CAA, NRC and Kashmir in India; scientists oppose government research into ‘indigenous cows’, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38QEG8i

Signs of resurgence after four years at Mallur industrial estate

Small Industries Development Corporation allots plots to two entrepreneurs from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39XTqCK

Rail users seek train services to Bengaluru, Coimbatore

Nagore-Nagapattinam Rail Users’ Association has appealed to the railway administration to introduce train services to Bengaluru, Madurai and Coimbator from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SQzqMt

Finish Hema Upadhyay case trial, says HC

The Bombay High Court on Friday said it was giving the prosecution a “last chance” to expeditiously complete the trial in the murder of artist Hema Up from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SLGLNf

Bad roads leading to temple causes much inconvenience

The approach roads to Kuzhumayi Amman Temple situated near the aqueduct at Puther Weir lies in a poor state. Lack of street lights add to the problem from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PhWlhE

Under pressure, Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from non-disclosure pacts

At the Las Vegas debate, Elizabeth Warren confronted Mr. Bloomberg about his company's record regarding claims of workplace discrimination and harassment. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VeqrpN

Construction will begin in six months: Trust chief

Gopal Das stresses on people’s help from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38SFZUc

Bernie Sanders condemns any Russian influence in election

The Vermont senator issued a statement immediately after The Washington Post reported U.S. officials have told Mr. Sanders that Russia was trying to help his campaign from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Of0JA

BJP questions Owaisi’s silence on ‘hate speech’

The Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday questioned the ‘silence’ of Majlis MP Asaduddin Owaisi over the ‘vituperative speech’ delivered by fell from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/390bwnz

Review: Vicky Kaushal's "Bhoot" Is A Horrific Misfire

Bhoot: Part One - The Haunted Ship Movie Review: Vicky Kaushal runs for cover and has to look ashen-faced when he is confronted by the unfathomable. He does all this in earnest but it is in the... from NDTV News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2T0NdPr

Trump blasts best-picture Oscar for South Korean film ‘Parasite’

Mr. Trump also expressed his disapproval of actor Brad Pitt from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SLMIKk

Police slap sedition charge on student who raised pro-Pakistan slogan at Owaisi event

AIMIM leader condemns sloganeering from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T62nTH

15 wards in north Madurai to get underground drainage system

A ₹400-crore project is on the cards to build UGD system to added wards on south side of the Vaigai from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39XznEt

‘We were eating our meal when the shooter entered’: survivor recounts Hanau attack

Suspected gunman published racist manifesto, says German prosecutor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39XxWpz

Riding without helmet is most cited complaint on Public Eye app

This is followed by complaints of unauthorised parking and parking on footpath from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HLrANC

Morning digest: Unknown group to host ‘Namaste Trump’ event in Ahmedabad; Babri demolition accused hold key posts in Ram temple trust, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pd5ZlA

CCMB plans strategies for glaucoma treatment

Researchers’ Day organised at GITAM on the eve of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Jayanti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2V8QwGX

Leaders condole death of accident victims

CM instructs officials to ensure treatment is provided to injured in Tiruppur mishap from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SZHHwo

Only God saved us, says accident survivor

Jordin Xavier (38) from Nemmara in Palakkad, who travelled by the ill-fated KSRTC bus, says he and his wife were lucky to survive with minor injuries. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SLWigb

Kerala Transport Minister announces ₹10-lakh solatium

₹2 lakh will be provided as immediate relief, followed by a 2nd instalment of ₹8 lakh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ugAQX4

Coronavirus: death toll in China touches 2,200

China says it has changed the the method of counting patients with the novel coronavirus for the second time in eight days. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39TWuPU

Indian Naval Band strikes a chord with audience at IIM-Tiruchi

Producing a rich tapestry that embodied India’s abiding characteristic of ‘Unity in Diversity’, the Indian Naval Band, displayed versatility in musica from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SOzLiV

DGE recommends changes in Kerala Education Rules

‘Additional teacher post only if there are six more students’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2T0ry9X

BJP slams govt. for restoring excess water supply to Baramati

It is an equitable distribution of water, says minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SLRl75

Waikar, Sawant may not get perks to skirt ‘office of profit’ row in Maharashtra

Notification likely to be issued: official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32hUAGj

IIT to set up research centre in data science

CREDS to hold symposium on Saturday from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39QE82l

‘Need to maintain peace among communities’

‘Praja Bharat’ campaign launched from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38JXLcg

6-year-old raped, killed in Tripura

Six year old raped and killed in TripuraA six-year-old girl was raped and murdered in the Silachari area of Agartala on Thursday. The police arrested from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SKah5T

Assam police gets custody of Sharjeel

The court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Guwahati sent Sharjeel Imam, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University and alleged mastermind of the Shaheen from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37JEiat

Nagaland Lokayukta orders probe against Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton

He is accused of rampant abuse of administrative discretion and favouritism from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39TLZMu

Boat carrying 91 migrants goes missing in Mediterranean

The inflatable boat carrying mostly African migrants departed from al-Qarbouli, 50 kilometers (30 miles) east of the capital Tripoli on February 8 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38Oa4Ev

A.R. Rahman Foundation among more than 20 NGOs that get Union Home Ministry nod

After Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, FCRA licences of more than 16,000 NGOs were cancelled for various violations. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HJtv5z

Resort, four outlets destroyed in fire

A beach resort and four other commercial establishments were destroyed in a major fire that broke out at Thiruvambady in Varkala in the early hours of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v2o8eR

Three killed, six injured in accident at fireworks unit

Police suspect friction while handling chemicals might have led to explosion from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39Iqcr8

International driving institute at Malappuram

The State government will set up an international driving school and training centre at Vengara in Malappuram on 25 acres of land owned by Inkel. The from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38TTSln

23-year-old accused of killing 18-month-old son

Local residents turn violent on seeing Saranya, who is accused of killing her son from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Va1VpV

Give strength of drivers, HC tells KSRTC

The High Court on Wednesday directed the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation(KSRTC) to furnish the details regarding the present cadre strength of from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38IAaZn

Jagan asks Discoms to scout for low-cost power

Focus should be on hydro reverse pumping projects, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uck1MT

Bid to protect the corrupt, says BJP

The Left Democratic Front government is trying to loot the exchequer in the last year of its tenure, Bharatiya Janata Party State president K. Surendr from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pa14lo

HC reserves its verdict in Fazal murder case

The State government on Wednesday informed the Kerala High Court that the murder of National Development Front (NDF) activist Mohammed Fazal was a seq from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P7rcNR

HC dismisses plea for CBI probe into CAG report

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a CBI probe into the Comptroller and Auditor Gen from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38IA97L

Morning digest: Trade deal with U.S. delayed, not stuck, says govt; CAA may leave Muslims stateless, says U.N. Secretary-General, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bTO0uc

Donald Trump names supporter Richard Grenell to top intelligence post

U.S. ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell has been adamantly loyal to President Donald Trump at a time when the Republican President remains skeptical about the intelligence community. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/32bzlGn

Coronavirus: death toll in China exceeds 2,100

The number of new cases reported is sharply lower than the daily updates of recent weeks. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2V8q1Bh

‘Profit is no longer the first objective’

MSNM Besant Institute of Postgraduate Studies on Wednesday organised a one-day workshop on start-ups in association with Kanara Chamber of Commerce an from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SG96Va

Coop. sector can generate large number of jobs: Satish Marathe

Reserve Bank Director Satish Marathe on Wednesday said that thousands of jobs can be created by increasing the quantum of food processing through the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37F0OB5

Magisterial inquiry lists 176 policemen as witnesses

Udupi Deputy Commissioner asks 12 to depose before him on February 25 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38JogP8

From Manassery to Texas, a cultural bond

School students interact through videoconferencing from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vPT3uU

Eight people killed in shootings near Frankfurt, police giving chase

The motive for the shootings is still unclear. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wy7ioL

Not right to deprive child’s access to grandparents, says Bombay High Court

Woman’s petition challenging a family court order rejected from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37CKeC0

Trump ousts top defense official who certified Ukraine aid

John Rood resigned on Wednesday, saying he was leaving at Mr. Trump’s request. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SGnYTq

Amaravati-Vizag passengers can now ‘cruise’ in comfort

RTC to have tie-up with The Hindu to display children’s paintings on buses from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uZ6EQF

Bandipur: Kerala opposes alternative route

In SC, the State says the ban on night traffic is not on the basis of any study from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SF23vX

Rahul and Sonia will lose Indian citizenship soon: Swamy

‘People taking the citizenship of another country while being an Indian citizen will automatically lose their Indian citizenship’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vMpuKP

Class XI exams in Manipur suspended as “some questions have been leaked”

Schools directed to return all question papers, says official from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PodWof

Saving 'big trade deal' with India for later: Trump

The U.S. President’s remarks indicate that a major trade pace might not be on the cards during his visit to India next week. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39IinBV

Three militants shot dead in J&K’s Pulwama

Security forces launch a cordon and search operation in Tral area from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38G7FLZ

Morning digest: Trump’s visit may seal helicopter deal, J&K panchayat bypolls put off, and more

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

Doctor seeks help from government to get mother’s body from China

The body has been kept at the morgue of a hospital in Zhengzhou since January 24 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38BcMx0

Aurangabad industries dependent on Chinese parts, looking for alternatives

Coronavirus outbreak has disturbed supply chain of material from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37EcLqL

Navy top brass reviews refitplans of ships, submarines

Annual Infrastructure Conference begins today from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37I2jP4

Kodali seeks release of ₹4,000-crore FCI dues

Minister for Civil Supplies Kodali Venkateswara Rao (Nani) and Civil Supplies Commissioner Kona Sashidhar on Tuesday met Union Minister for Consumer A from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2v0ekSy

RTC introduces electronic TIMs on pilot basis in Krishna

The A.P. State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has introduced electronic Ticket Issuing Machines (TIMs) in city bus depots in Krishna district as from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2u9anKX

IPS officers shuffled in A.P.

Kumar Vishwajeet, a 1994 batch IPS officer, has been appointed Principal Secretary (Home) in place of K.R.M. Kumar, who has been transferred and poste from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SWZp3B

HC reserves interim orders on move to shift offices

Chief Justice of High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Justice J.K Maheswari on Tuesday reserved the interim orders on the petition filed by the land owners a from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uZkAtP

Local body polls: Kollufaults govt. on BC quota

Former Minister Kollu Ravindra has said that 25% quota for the Backward Classes in the local body elections against the stipulated 34% is unfair. Spea from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bJhbA5

Siva linga discovered atop hillock at A.P. temple

It was believed to have been formed during Neolithic age from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38Hn52u

Govt. to launch mass cleanliness drive soon

Services of NGOs will be utilised, says Deputy Speaker from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SUC6aJ

780 students attend APNRTS job drive

Over 780 students attended a job placement drive conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugus Society (APNRTS) at VR Siddhartha Engineering Co from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vJJ9ew

Owaisi urges Jagan to oppose CAA, NRC, NPR

Naidu not actively backing the biggest movement in the country, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bMWqmZ

COVID-19: death toll surges past 2,000 in China

Total number of confirmed cases in mainland China is 74,185 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uWiWt1

Draft delimitation proposals published for three districts

Vellore, Ranipet and Tirupattur residents can file claims, objections before Feb. 22 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37EHlkb

Odisha NLU team wins moot court competition

The National Law University, Odisha won the sixth edition of the Damodaram Sanjivayya National Moot Court Competition (DSNMCC)-2020. The team includes from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38HkOEu

Measures sought to check pollution

Chaitanya Sravanthi Social Voluntary Organisation Chairman Shirin Rahman urged the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) to take suitbale ste from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bKSW4B

Three held for murder of youth near Yelagiri

Police arrested three persons on Monday in connection with the murder of a youth near Yelagiri on Sunday.Police sources said Abi, 18, a resident of Be from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HD5htw

Documents provided to U.K. to retrieve stolen idol

Idol Wing CID seeks restitution of 16th century bronze from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P7aVIz

Mahasivaratri to be celebrated on Feb. 21

Mahasivaratri will be celebrated at Sri Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai on February 21.At 5.00 a.m. on Friday, latcharchana will be performe from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P5Ga74

Assam NGO demands complete re-verification of NRC

An Assam NGO, Assam Public Works (APW), has requested the Supreme Court to order a 100% re-verification of the entire National Register of Citizens (N from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uehnq4

Spotted deer rescued

Farmers and Forest Department staff on Monday rescued a spotted deer which was found injured in a farmland at Nanjundapuram in Coimbatore.The male dee from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SyQPcr

Bengali actor and former Trinamool MP Tapas Paul passes away

He had been suffering from heart ailments for the past few years. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SRgVX3

Niger stampede kills 20 at handout for refugees

The region which abuts Nigeria and Chad has been repeatedly hit by attacks by Nigeria's Boko Haram jihadist group since 2015 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bNvweT

Apple warns COVID-19 will cut iPhone production, sales

China is Apple’s third largest retail market for iPhones, after the US and Europe. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/323rxpS

Morning digest: Telcos pay ₹14,697 crore to DoT, FATF to review Pakistan's status today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Szy48M

Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion fund to combat climate change

Hundreds of Amazon employees last month signed a blog criticizing the online retail giant’s climate policies and demanding it do more to tackle climate change from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38DnAuH

Facilities for persons with HIV discussed

Chief Executive Officer of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat Preeti Gehlot said on Monday that houses would be given on priority to persons with HIV through t from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P3BfU2

Massive protest planned against water rate hike in Karnataka

Social activists in the town have warned of launching massive protests against the authorities concerned for not initiating measures to roll down the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38NOnnS

Man attempts suicide in grievance cell in Masula

He went to complain about encroachment of his land from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OZqaDd

Officials told to prepare layouts of house sites by Feb. 25

Identify new sites in the event of any legal hurdle, says District Collector from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vIG8uG

Vedike wants farm production promoted

Appeal made to Chief Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wrnSXh

COVID-19: death toll passes 1,800 in China

More than 12,000 people have recovered and been discharged, according to health commission figures from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37ykXbZ

Selections for State-level NSS youth fest held

The programme will begin on Feb. 24 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38xvllI

Medical oncology OPfacility inaugurated at KGH

It will function on Wednesdays, Fridays from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vG6Kg8

CITU alleges police high-handedness

It condemns arrest of MEPMA resource persons at Tourism Minister’s camp office from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hzwfm0

Triple play service makes Internet, cable TV and phone cheaper

‘Subscribers need to pay around ₹250 a month for availing the three services’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38DCFw9

Sanders, Bloomberg trade insults as Democratic White House race heats up

‘Mr. Bloomberg, like anyone else has a right to run for president. He does not have a right to buy the presidency’, Mr. Sanders told thousands of supporters at a rally in Richmond from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HxYlhj

We will oppose SC verdict on reservations in public posts, says Congress

BJP-led Uttarakhand govt’s submissions betrayed its anti-Scheduled Caste and Tribe attitude, it says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2VaRAKD

154 prominent citizens back CAA, NPR, NRC; say protests are motivated

Centre asked to take stern action against those behind stir from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2P3dDPd

No headway in India-U.S. trade talks

However, officials have confirmed that there has been a narrowing of differences on 25 of about 30 issues from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uHNuid

Drinking water in Bengal basin contains high amounts of toxins, says study

For the first time in India, a whole region has recorded the presence of pesticides and PAH in its natural sources of water and surface sediments from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2u6kvnM

Many outfits get funds from supporters

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Monday said several terrorist groups continue to benefit from funds raised through illegal activities and f from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HvNJj3

IAF officer detained over allegations of harrasment

An IAF officer, undertaking a military course at a Japanese institute, has been detained by the police in Tokyo following a complaint of misconduct by from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37Bbros

Flagged off by PM Modi, Kashi Mahakal Express left Varanasi with a seat reserved for Lord Shiva

Seat number 64 in coach B5 was reserved and left vacant for the deity, a Northern Railway spokesperson said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UZquG2

Scramble to track Cambodia cruise ship passengers after coronavirus case reported

On Saturday, Malaysia said an American woman who arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Friday on a chartered flight had tested positive for the new coronavirus that has killed more than 1,700 people, the vast majority in China. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39DxGeV

Indcoserve launches initiatives to ensure quality tea and assist small tea growers

In order to assist small tea growers, the Tamil Nadu Small Tea Growers Industrial Cooperative Tea Factories Federation Ltd (Indcoserve) has started th from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38BOZx8

Boy dies after school iron gate falls on him

Victim was swinging on the gate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38BMoTU

Two killed in encounter in South East Delhi

Two persons were killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Monday, police said adding that the two had criminal history. A senior poli from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bJsCaU

Anti-CAA protest continues in Madurai

Condemning the police action on anti-CAA protesters in Chennai on February 14, hundreds of people continued their protest for the third day at Mahaboo from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UYEUq2

No public space for performing arts in Madurai

A place where artistes can sing, dance, read poetry, review a book or release one must be included in ‘Smart City’ plan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37yMo5E

‘AIADMK has perfected the art of funny money accounting’

The numbers provided in the Budget are meaningless, says DMK’s IT wing chief from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SyHEsl

Battle of Iwo Jima 75 years on

Iwo Jima was the first native Japanese soil to be invaded during the Allied advance. Located halfway between Tokyo and Guam, it was regarded as a strategic outpost. Close to 7,000 U.S. Marines and nearly all of the 21,000 Japanese defenders of the island died during the 36-day battle. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hx2DWq

Morning digest: India rejects U.N. chief’s Kashmir mediation offer; Jaish-e-Mohammed has a free run in Pakistan, say officials, and more

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

Inter-State vehicle theft racket busted; seven held

The Palghar police claimed to have busted an inter-State four-wheeler theft racket with the arrest of seven people this weekend.The accused allegedly from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SKQ2UE

People striving to save secular fabric of the country: CPI(M)

‘Modi-Shah trying to consolidate hardcore Hindutva votes’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HvaVhj

Plea for time-bound completion of new jails in Kerala

The 19th Kannur zonal convention of the Kerala Jail Subordinate Officers Association (KJSOA) has called upon the State government to ensure the time-b from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39zbHG2

KVK to boost availability of desi poultry in urban homes

Chicks to be procured for sale after ensuring their purity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SPgigB

Crackdown on goods carriers with improper number plates

High-security registration plates mandatory for vehicles from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37ytUly

Trump’s Mideast plan ‘will be buried’: Palestinian PM

Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh criticised the fact that the proposal would leave a future Palestinian state fragmented and with “no sovereignty,” allowing Israel to annex large parts of the West Bank from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wnJAeO

KWA lab facilities not being utilised fully: staff forum

Regional laboratory at Nettoor stops water quality testing for the public from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37rhe00

Water supply on city outskirts disrupted

Water supply to several areas on the city outskirts was hit after a 250-mm cast iron pipe accidentally ruptured during road works at Kazhakuttam Junct from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UWSbz7

Two found dead under suspicious circumstances in Thiruvananthapuram

A 38-year-old man allegedly strangled his neighbour, a woman, to death before committing suicide in his house near Attingal on Sunday.The police ident from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2u2G5cM

Orientation workshop on IMI 2.0 at Bharat Bhavan today

50 artistes from State will participate from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vHxMU5

Centre’s decisions leading to suspicion, says Ashok Gehlot

‘An environment of doubt is inevitable as it is unclear in which direction the country is headed’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SyDm4d

Coronavirus: death toll in China reaches 1,765, says govt.

At least 70,400 people have now been infected nationwide. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vB8BCO

Portuguese president visits churches in Old Goa

Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Sunday visited churches in Old Goa, including Basilica of Bom Jesus where relics of St. Francis Xavier from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31ZHqxD

Tiger caught in snare, rescued unhurt

The sub-adult tiger, estimated to be between 12 and 16 months old, was caught in the snare at an agricultural land from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wla00J

Sevalal Maharaj’s birth anniversary celebrated

Sevalal Maharaj was one of the great spiritual gurus of the Banjara community and had fought for the political rights of the community, said Durgesh, from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Svg7rX

The Hindu Young World painting contest to be held in Hubballi today

Budding artists from schools in north Karnataka districts will get an opportunity to showcase their talent at The Hindu Young World Painting Competiti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2St3hu9

Youth held for impregnating Plus One student

According to the police, the accused committed the crime on the pretext of having a love affair with her from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31YqEyN

Bus services to village stopped suddenly, alleges activist

Government bus services to a village at Kinathukadavu was stopped suddenly, causing hardships to school students and other residents, alleged an activ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37uni7V

Stakeholders of logistics sector urged to focus on cost effectiveness

Stakeholders in the shipping and logistics sectors should look at ways to improve the cost competitiveness for Indian exports and imports, according t from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SwzBwn

Morning digest: Child rights panel chief ‘unaware of police brutalities on children’, women in Chennai lead protests against CAA, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/325ufLK

Banksy’s Valentine’s day artwork vandalised

A new Valentine's Day work by UK street artist Banksy, showing a young girl firing a slingshot of flowers, has been defaced after appearing on a build from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HrezJ1

Candy, cheese soar to space station to satisfy crew cravings

Besides the usual experiments and gear, the capsule holds chocolate and three kinds of gummy candy expressly requested by the three station astronauts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wdSOKm

Rocket attack hits near U.S. embassy in Iraq capital: U.S. military source

The assault sent warning sirens blaring across the high-security diplomatic compound but it was unclear exactly what was hit and how many rockets made impact, the source told AFP. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/328IJKV

COVID-19: death toll in China exceeds 1,600

A total of 68,500 people have now been infected, the national health commission said from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tXKeyC

Police action on Citizenship Amendment Act protesters in Chennai condemned

Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath holds demonstration near the Swadheshi Mill Complex in Puducherry. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31W4zkq

Muslim organisations hold anti-CAA demonstrations in delta districts

They condemn police action on protesters at Washermenpet in Chennai from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SRliBz

Over 10,000 youngsters sign up to donate blood in 8 hours

State chapter of IRCS sets Guinness World Record from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UQzhtX

Seminar on ‘role of language’gets under way

Challenges faced by women key topic at plenary seesion from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37uuBMQ

‘Promote inclusive culture on campuses’

SPA sports, cultural fest ends on a grand note from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2u1lBkF

‘Gandhian values are relevant even now’

Former Supreme Court judge Justice J. Chalameswar on Saturday said that any difference of opinion should always be solved through ‘dialogue’ and there from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/322tcMn

Tax official lauds employees’efforts to meet the target

Central Excise gazetted executive officers’ meet held from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vAidxB

Seven arrested for killing youth in Villupuram

The 22-year-old was beaten to death from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bJ9pWC

Crime Branch to probe old case against Lakdawala aides

Transfer of case may open can of worms for several police officers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Sw9FRy

Rohit’s wife killed him in frustration, says mother

Local court records her statement from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HtTYnm

New cockroach species named after Kalakkad

It is said to be endemic to Western Ghats and is nocturnal from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39HiNIN

PWD to stabilise sinking Ridge in Shimla

Reinforced concrete structure to be constructed in phase I of project from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38x1ycW

Egypt confirms first coronavirus case, says affected person is a foreigner

Egypt confirmed on February 14 its first coronavirus case and said the affected person was a foreigner who had been put into isolation in hospital.The from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38smrWA

Trump thanks Cambodia over ship in rare message to China-ally

None onboard were found to have the new coronavirus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31T4uOA

Mexican demonstrators splash presidential palace red in protest over murder of women

An average of 10 women a day are killed in Mexico. Last year marked a new overall homicide record, official data shows. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3203JU2

Yanadis urged to send their children to school

ASP holds awareness programme at govt. school from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OVqxz0

YSRCP govt. has failed on all fronts, says TDP MLA

‘Mudslinging against Naidu is a tactic to divert attention’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SHFq90

UAE temple project marks major construction milestone

The foundation stone for the Swaminarayan temple was was PM Modi in 2018 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uLPxld

CPI opposes hike in prices of LPG cylinders

Party activists stage demonstration from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39z8PsF

U.S. firm keen on opening development centre in city

Three-member team meets IT industry leaders from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3234Pyk

PAN to become inoperative after March 31 if not linked with Aadhaar: I-T dept

Persons whose PANs become inoperative shall be liable for all the consequences under the I-T Act for not furnishing, intimating or quoting the PAN from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HrHkVY

COVID-19: death toll in China surges past 1,500; over 66,000 infected

Chinese authorities have placed some 56 million people in Hubei under quarantine, virtually sealing off the province from the rest of the country in an unprecedented effort to contain the virus. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bDJ7Fp

Morning digest: EU for swift end to all curbs in Kashmir, police lathicharge on anti-CAA protesters triggers chaos in Chennai, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Y5QaB

CIFF to render help for girls' nutrition, skill development

The government departments in Rajasthan will work in coordination with the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) for skill development and imp from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SOZarp

Special-purpose vehicle to raise funds for Amma Unavagams

Scheme has been hit by a fund crunch over the years. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2USyJU9

Laksharchana performed at Sabarimala

Temple will be closed on February 18 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SIZ8Bn

Minor girl found dead in Khammam

Abetment to suicide case against brother from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38vNDDT

BIE denies taking huge exam penal fee

The TS BIE has refuted allegations that its officials had asked for ₹25,000 from the mother of a student for paying exam fee after the due date. BIE s from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bGREqY

Fake visa racket busted by Cyberabad police, seven arrested

Some members of the human trafficking gang busted by the Cyberabad police had spread tentacles in Sri Lanka to get revenue stamps of Kuwait for prepar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2StMW8I

Students told to hone presentation skills

Communication and presentation skills play significant role at an interview, said Rohit Eustachius, Talent Management Lead in Cognizant, Hyderabad. Ad from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39M6NG3

Minor fire in transformer on Eswaran Koil Street

A minor fire in an electricity transformer on Eswaran Koil Street created panic among road users and shop owners.According to an Electricity Departmen from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hm2UeH

Body of woman exhumed in Dharmapuri after suspicions raised over death

The body of a woman hastily buried upon her death was exhumed here under the supervision of the Revenue Divisional Officer in Krishnagiri on Friday. T from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SOTdL5

25 injured in clashes in Kanpur

Twenty-five people were injured in clashes that broke out between two groups in Mangta village here in Kanpur Dehat district, police said on Friday. E from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vuYAqJ

China's Hubei Province reports 139 new coronavirus deaths on February 14

The number of new deaths in China's central Hubei Province from the coronavirus outbreak rose by 139 as of February, the Province's health commission from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/322R7vm

Goa govt.’s plan for tax on feni opposed

The Goa government’s proposal to impose a tax on feni, which has earned the State heritage drink tag, and to increase excise tax on liquor has been op from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OTOXc4

Calicut University setting up student service centre

3 lakh students to benefit from facility with toll-free number from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vsIM82

Japan vows to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first fatality

Japan's health ministry said on Thursday that a woman in her 80s living in Kanagawa prefecture, just to the west of Tokyo, had died. She was transferred between hospitals as her condition worsened and was only confirmed to have the coronavirus after her death. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vAMagT

Mamata Banerjee leads list of artists using canvas to protest against CAA, NRC

One of the works exhibited outside the Esplanade metro station in Kolkata is the creation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who usually prefers the mike over the brush to express her anger. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SI98ux

Final appeal over Pell sexual offence conviction set for March 11-12

The former Vatican treasurer, who once helped elect popes, was found guilty by a jury in December 2018 of five charges of abusing the choirboys when he was the archbishop of Melbourne from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31SrfSz

World Radio Day: students rule the air waves

All India Radio Tiruchi Station commemorated World Radio Day by organising special programmes including segments fully run by students of city schools from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2So0P8m

Excited over first concert in Tiruchi, saysA.R. Rahman

Acclaimed music composer A.R.Rahman will present a live-in concert, Thai Mannae Vanakkam, in Tiruchi on Saturday. Mr. Rahman, who arrived in the city from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OVw6xk

Morning digest: Cloud over trade talks as U.S. official puts off trip, SC to hear Omar Abdullah's sister's plea today, and more

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

AI Express set to achieve record profit: Chief Executive Officer

He says Tiruchi is the top destination for the airline in Tamil Nadu from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38sdn4b

China’s coronavirus death toll nears 1,500

The hard-hit province reported 4,823 new confirmed cases on Thursday, the provincial health commission said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38x5ESw

Passengers on ship turned away over virus fears disembark in Cambodia

After tests, no one on board was found to be carrying the virus, Cambodia's health ministry said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OVunIm

High Court reserves verdict in cash-for-rice case

The Additional Solicitor General accused the Chief Minister of having filed the case with the intention of preventing the people from receiving cash. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tZWKhg

Rocket hits northern Iraqi base hosting U.S. forces, no casualties: security sources

A Reuters witness said U.S. warplanes had scrambled and were soaring overhead shortly after the attack on February 13 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hs6rb7

2 sentenced to death for rape and murder of tribal girl

A court in south Tripura sentenced two men to death on Thursday, who were accused of raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl. The verdict was announce from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38wVJwg

Row over AIDUF MLA’s remarks on indigenous Muslims

An Assam MLA has sparked a controversy with his alleged attempt to unite the State’s various Islamic communities while claiming that the Miya (Bengali from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bD44QX

Five held for murder of petrol bunk manager in Villupuram

Victim was killed in a case of mistaken identity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37qlqgu

Vyapam: CBI again files closure report in student’s death case

The 19-year-old’s body was found along the rail track in Ujjain in January 2012 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UKVYzE

Chinese national thanks docs after discharge from isolation ward

A 31-year-old Chinese national who was placed under isolation at Pune’s Naidu Hospital for suspected exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OSHie9

Amit Shah calls for strict drug control measures

‘India has a zero-tolerance policy’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31QBtmJ

Syrian air defences down several missiles from Israel: Syrian state TV

Damascus earlier this month accused Israel of attacking military targets in southern Syria including near the capital. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tWLvWT

U.S. brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

The latest allegations accuse Huawei of plotting to steal the trade secrets and intellectual property of rival companies in the U.S from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SqaStG

Gun norms eased for shooters taking part in competitions

Arjuna awardees also to benefit from amendments to the Arms Act from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vuJRw4

Cong. protests LPG price hike, Rahul tweets a throwback picture

The price has been hiked about six times since August 2019, says Mahila Congress from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39w8R4I

MVA to replicate three-party formula in Aurangabad

Polls to municipal corporation due in April; currently Sena has the most corporators from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39tvExS

Nirmal police conduct cordon and search at Kadthal

The police seized ₹13,350 worth of liquor being sold illegally through an unlicensed vend from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ULMAvv

13 students in hospital after eating laddus in Dharmapuri

Students consumed them accidentally from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UIHujP

‘Language and literature inseparable’

“Literature reflects our daily life. Language and literature influence society as they are inseparable and intertwined with human life. Literature is from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37jWKGf

Temporary relief shelters constructed to people affected by natural calamities

The shelters are being constructed at a cost of ₹ 49 lakh from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UPahmG

Rio braces for coronavirus risk during Carnival party

In the days leading up to Carnival, which falls Feb. 21 to Feb. 26 this year, Rio officials have been setting up a “city contingency plan,” and training health workers in the metropolis of nearly 7 million people how to identify and contain the new threat. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38r80SA

Indian imports to U.S. now less protected against countervailing duties

USTR takes India off developing country list from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2wfZXtX

₹2,984 crore sanctioned to Discoms under UDAY

The State government has accorded the administrative sanction for ₹2,984.16 crore towards payment of loss arrears to the Discoms under the Ujwal Disco from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UTujMK

Parties speak in one voice on Ramayapatnam port project

‘No progress so far on the project’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bxvGXB

Secretariat employees ready with wish list

Date of shifting to Visakhapatnam a key area of concern, says association president from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SIfIB5

Drone corp. ties up with DoT

Aim is to create AI platform in governance and services from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ONQAIj

Chaitanya yatra: Roja lashes out at Naidu

‘People will not be carried away by his deceptive tactics’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UM7R8r

Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns after caucus chaos

Chairman Troy Price announced his resignation in a letter a week and a half after Iowa’s caucuses. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vp84E3

COVID-19: death toll in China passes 1,300

Hubei's health commission confirmed another 14,840 new cases in the central province from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ux9DQf

Now Dalits getting a fair deal, says MLA

Vemuru MLA Merugu Nagarjuna has said that Dalits have been solidly behind YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for the last ten years and the latter, af from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38rLrNK

Efftronics appraised at Level 3 of CMMI

It now joins the club of world-class companies, says company MD from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37n2AGQ

‘Indian Magic Awards Night’ on Feb. 23

Jadugar Anand to receive lifetime achievement award from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tTHEKb

Chain-snatching gang from West Bengal busted, 8 held

All accused aged between 49 and 62 years; ornaments seized from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tSRLPn

U.N. council endorses 55-point road map to end war in Libya

The vote on the British-drafted resolution was 14-0, with Russia abstaining even though Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the 12 leaders who agreed to the plan at a conference in Berlin on Jan. 19 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SE4SfI

Providing 100 units of free power feasible: economist

‘Poorer sections of society will benefit’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HgFS8L

TTD lifts restrictions on sale of ‘big laddus’

Pilgrims can buy any number of them at ₹200 each from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tOECGS

MNS activists attack stalkers outside school

Activists of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) beat up youths outside a school for harassing girls in Nashik city. According to sources in the MNS from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Q3R8z

Five killed in pickup van accident

Five people, including a minor, were killed and 12 others injured when a pickup van ferrying labourers rammed into a tree in Gujarat’s Mehsana distric from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2w4W7n5

Section 144 imposed in North Goa after intelligence on terror threat

Law will be in effect for 60 days, from February 11 to April 10 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Snm4XZ

Japan cruise ship virus cases jump to 175 including quarantine officer

The Diamond Princess cruise ship was placed in quarantine for two weeks upon arriving in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, after a man who disembarked in Hong Kong was diagnosed with the virus. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OIFx2U

Get Kapu quota file clearedby Centre, Jagan urged

Mudragada Padmanabham writes to Chief Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SGE9yU

Direct train to link Bengaluru and Karwar

Journey time to be reduced by 4 hours from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39tlRbm

Andhra Music Academyfestival from tomorrow

I.V.L. Sastry to get ‘Sangeeta Vidyanidhi’ award from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38lMdMj

Minor fire at Simhachalam annadanam centre

A minor fire broke out at the annadanam centre of Simhachalam temple, under Gopalapatnam police station limits here on Tuesday. Fire Department offici from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38iekfm

Executive capital will spur growth of north Andhra: YSRCP

Justice will be done to Amaravati ryots from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SDz3DB

Morning digest: AAP sweeps Delhi with 62 seats, WHO names deadly virus from China 'COVID-19' as death toll rises to 1,110, and more

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

Ivory case: HC asks Mohanlal, Forest Secretary to file affidavits

Grant of ownership certificate for ivory artefacts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Sl7XC8

Vellayambalam-Kowdiar stretch still a nightmare

The Vellayambalam-Kowdiar road that forms part of the high security zone surrounding the Raj Bhavan continues to witness speeding and other traffic vi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bvOAhp

COVID-19: death toll reaches 1,110 in China

There are now more than 44,200 confirmed cases across China from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39qiKko

WHO names deadly virus from China as 'COVID-19'

Addressing scientists at the first international conference on combating the virus, WHO chief Tedros warned that the virus was a "very grave threat” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ONZVjj

Union govt. criticised for not publishing Mahadayi clearance

Kannada organisations have criticised the Union government for its reply defending the non-publication of the clearance given to the Mahadayi project from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Wp94t

Bhima-Koregaon panel gets final extension

Govt. tells it to submit report by April 8 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UJvH4M

Now, BJP launches ‘Deendayal thali’ for ₹30 at Pandharpur

It will have more items than the ₹10 Shiv bhojan from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uv7STE

HC summons to Rohit Pawar on Assembly win

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued summons to NCP leader Rohit Pawar, grand-nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, seeking his response to an election from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39q8dpb

Bull rams spectator to death

Victim succumbs to injuries in hospital from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39qY7EB

Observe ‘parents’ day’ on Feb. 14: HJS

Right-wing organisation Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on Tuesday appealed to the youth to celebrate February 14 as “parents’ day”, instead of Valenti from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tO1iag

Delhi voters may have fallen for freebies, says Goa CM

With the Aam Aadmi Party scoring another landslide victory in Delhi Assembly polls, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said voters may have f from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37cw7Di

Three arrested, scrapped notes of ₹1.23 cr. face value seized

Three people were arrested in two separate incidents in Thane district and demonetised currency notes with a face value of ₹1.23 crore were seized fro from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ONiaVT

Eight held for raping woman in Telangana

 A 24-year-old woman was allegedly raped by nine people at Mahabubabad in Telangana. Eight of them were arrested on Monday. Three days ago, the woman from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38hWGbC

Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 | All AAP ministers except Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia see rise in vote share

Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia, who encountered the largest drop in vote share of 4.31 percentage points from 2015, won after a neck-and-neck battle with the BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi in Patparpanj. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OKP2yI

U.S. President Donald Trump says looking forward to visiting India

“He [Prime Minister Narendra Modi] is a friend of mine. He’s a great gentleman,” President Donald Trump said in response to a question from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39q98pO

India condemns attack in Afghanistan, asks Intl community to fight terror unitedly

A suicide attack targeting a military academy in the Afghan capital killed at least five persons early on February 11, the first major assault in the city in months. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37lroPw

With an eye on China & Russia, Trump proposes $740 billion as defence budget

In his budget proposals, as released by the White House and by the Pentagon, the Trump administration has underscored the threat posed by its two main adversaries, Russia and China from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bsisvb

Bidar sedition case: Distraught girl yearns for mother’s return, misses her exams

‘Police questioning and arrest of her mother have left the 11-year-old in a state of shock’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vlV8yy

Travel agency accused of duping Haj pilgrims

A 41-year-old businessman from R.T. Nagar has filed a cheating complaint against a Mumbai-based travel agency for allegedly duping him and 50 of his r from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31KQV3r

‘Protect women depositors of micro-finance firms’

Vinay Kumar Sorake, former Minister and Congress leader, has said that it would become necessary to stage a dharna in front of police stations if the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uqW2tK

Deputy CM promises to resolve issue of pending stipend of house surgeons

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Higher Education and Medical Education C.N. Ashwath Narayan has assured house surgeons at Government Wenlock an from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SejUcU

Landowners oppose drilling a new oil well in Tiruvarur

The attempt to drill an additional well by the Oil and National Gas Corporation in a piece of land taken on lease at Alivalam hamlet near Tiruvarur wa from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bskuvq

Vaccination drive in N.R. Pura estate

Three labourers from Madhya Pradesh, Assam found infected with KFD virus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2w4S4qV

Sid Sriram, Shreya Ghosal to spice up Riviera 2020

Over 45,000 expected to participate in 4-day event that commences tomorrow at Vellore’s VIT campus from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31FxMjC

Storm Ciara: death toll rises to six, transport disrupted across Europe

Britain, which bore the brunt of the storm on Sunday, was assessing the damage and working to get power restored to 20,000 homes from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tPTW6i

Former Civil Aviation Minister flays Centre’s decision on Air India

Criticising the Union government’s decision to sell Indian carrier Air India citing huge losses, former Civil Aviation Minister C.M. Ibrahim said that from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SgFI7W

Ramesh Jarkiholi says his only goal is ensuring development

If Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar had not opposed me, I would not have grown to such levels, says newly inducted Minister from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HeLC38

Take action against illegal pubs, eateries in Hauz Khas: HC

120 run without approved building plans or no objection certificates: plea from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31MQXrF

Coronavirus | Patient under observation at Stanley Hospital

Only one patient continues to be under observation in the isolation ward of Government Stanley Medical College Hospital. The other patient, who was ad from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39kwtsM

Delhi Assembly election results 2020 | AAP confident, BJP says exit polls will fall flat

Counting of votes polled in the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections is set to take place on February 11, with exit polls predicting a big win for the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UMPujT

MoU signed for capacity building

The agreement will boost e-government services in Punjab from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38hbPd1

Farmers in Vellore oppose merger of villages, demand new panchayat union block

‘New panchayat should have all 26 villages mentioned during district trifurcation’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OMbOpY

5 accused escape from Karjat jail

They removed an iron grille from a vent on the roof: police from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38hp8dA

2019-nCoV guidelines in place in Goa, says Rane

‘In touch with health authorities at Centre’ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tKvvHd

CPI(M) demands special law for agri zone

CPI(M) State secretary K. Balakrishnan on Monday urged the State government to enact special legislation in the Budget session of the Assembly to rein from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UIDH5N

Poll affidavit case: Fadnavis gets exemption for fourth time

A court in Nagpur on Monday granted exemption from appearance to former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in a complaint seeking criminal proceedings a from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vpownr

As India’s first pilot, J.R.D. Tata set country’s aviation sector in motion

The certificate in itself was a beginning of Indian aviation, as many aviation historians have noted over time. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OK7fw9

U.S. President Donald Trump announces visit to India from February 24-25

The White House said that U.S. President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi talked by telephone over the weekend from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37lVh2w

Man held for stalking, raping teen in Pune

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Monday in Pune for allegedly stalking and raping a 15-year-old girl and threatening to douse her with acid if she di from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39m0VD1

A show of man’s best friend

Gandhi Memorial Museum ground here was buzzing with activity on Sunday as around 200 dogs wooed the audience during the 33rd and 34th All Breeds Champ from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2um2MsN

Curtains come down on BITS social fest

The eighth edition of Ignite, the annual social fest of Nirmaan Organisation of BITS Pilani-Hyderabad Campus, which saw participation of children from from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uyISur

MLA lays stress on perseverance

A total of 891 graduates received their degree certificates at the 20th graduation day of Sethu Institute of Technology between February 7 and 9. MLA from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UKw1js

He single-handedly nurtures 150 saplings

His enduring spirit motivates people to take up small work, says a resident from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SgweJX

Oscars 2020: Brad Pitt Wins Best Supporting Actor

Oscars 2020: Yes, Brad Pitt is this year's Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars from NDTV News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/31FBg5s

Gandhi Museum deserves a better deal to match the footfall

First-time visitors should have a lasting impression of the important landmark from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38cNUeJ

Storm Ciara: Hurricane-force winds pound UK and Europe, upend travel

Propelled by the fierce winds, a British Airways plane was thought to have made the fastest New York-to-London flight by a conventional airliner. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3brcomL

Taiwan scrambles jets as Chinese air force flies round island

China has been flying what it calls “island encirclement” drills on-off since 2016 when Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen first took office. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31DMZ4N

Oscars: Hollywood's Big Night Set To Begin Amid Crystals And Controversy

Oscars 2020: Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood remains an outside shot, while The Irishman appears to have slipped out of contention. from NDTV News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/3bzcQiS

Oscars 2020: Priyanka Chopra (MIA) Is Reliving Her Red Carpet Moments

Oscars 2020: "A little throwback to my Oscars looks," wrote Priyanka Chopra from NDTV News - Entertainment https://ift.tt/2tIvX8W

Prathista Shet, Harshith emerge toppers

K. Prathista Shet, Class 6 student from Vidyodaya Public School, Udupi, and Harshith S.S., Class 9 student from Mount Rosary English Medium School, Ud from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vj1Buh

Children come up with vivid paintings

City hosts The Hindu Young World Painting Competition from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bpFgeX

5 injured in hyena attack in Jalna

Five people were injured in Jalna district after a hyena went on an attacking spree in several villages on Saturday morning, a forest department offic from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2SdozMs

Single application on MahaDBT portal to help farmers: Bhuse

Farmers in Maharashtra can avail benefits of various State government schemes by accessing a single application on the MahaDBT portal, Agriculture Min from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31CEfvI

No anti-CAA, political messages in Goa Carnival float parade

The Goa government will keep a strict watch to ensure none of the floats at the carnival here have anti-Citizenship Amendment Act or other such politi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39mup3D

Goa Archbishop urges Centre to revoke citizenship law

The very fact that it uses religion goes against the secular fabric of the country, says church from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39n1XyK

India-Bangladesh rail link to be ready by 2021

Agartala-Akhaura line work under way from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vfAe4i

Tourist dies in Goa after somersault goes wrong

A 40-year-old tourist from Maharashtra died at Baga beach in Goa after falling on his head while attempting a somersault on Sunday, the police said.Th from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bpkM69

China’s Hubei province reports 91 new deaths from coronavirus on February 9

New confirmed cases in Wuhan increased by 1,921 on February 9, up from 1,379 on February 8. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vg3BTY

nCoV scare: Goa tourism industry puts Chinese team’s visit on hold

A Chinese delegation’s visit to Goa has been put on hold by tourism industry stakeholders in view of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak in the neig from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31DCzlw

Odisha plans projects in Naxal stronghold

There was no development in Swabhiman Anchal due to its remoteness, extremists from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39k2TUh

One killed, three injured in Bihar road accident

Pick-up van collides with truck from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H6QEhN

Amid exodus of Muslim members, M.P. BJP reaches out to them

The party, which faces a formidable Congress, sheds its reluctance with an eye on local body elections from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37ezd9P

Use of new technologies in roofing, wall construction will cut costs: Expert

Compared to conventional brick wall, the stone brick wall saves 20% cost, 60% energy from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31EpTen

One held for robbery at Nutan’s bungalow

A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly stealing taps and pipes from noted yesteryear film actor late Nutan’s bungalow in Mumbra area of Thane di from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/389VK8Y

Thaipoosam festival celebrated at Thiruvidaimaruthur, Swamimalai

The Thaipoosam Theerthavari festival was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety at Thiruvidaimaruthur and Swamimalai on Saturday where hundreds from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OFlORD

Coronavirus: China deaths rise past 800, overtaking SARS toll

Nearly 37,000 people have now been infected by the new coronavirus in China from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2utISvK

Thousands of people witness float festival

Thousands of people thronged Mariamman Teppakulam on Saturday during the annual float festival to get a glimpse of presiding deities of Meenakshi Sund from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H7hDKj

Mega Christian convention begins at Maramon today

The tradition dates back to 1895 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37aOqZx

17 IP address-owners in Palghar booked for uploading child porn

A case has been registered against owners of 17 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from where child pornographic videos were allegedly uploaded on a pop from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39kZpB7

Kerala school head held under POCSO Act

He was acquitted in an earlier case in 2008 from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38bfgCf

Ornaments worth ₹18 lakh stolen from train passengers

Jewellery worth ₹18 lakh was stolen from two passengers travelling on the Chennai-Mangaluru Superfast Express and Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru Malabar from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37e9bn4

T.N. farmers seek loan for flame lily cultivation

Farmers cultivating the State flower flame lily (Gloriosa superba) petitioned Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami demanding loan and crop insurance from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/379PpZS

Woman refuses to leave from Tirumala temple

Srivari Seva volunteers take the help of a female guard to evict her from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OCcGNE

CII-Tiruchi office-bearers elected

V. Vasudevan, Managing Director, Sangu Chakra Hotels, was appointed chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Tiruchi zone, for the year 2020- from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vj0xX2

Widening of Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of National Highway 67 remains at a standstill

Delegation asks Nitin Gadkari to revive Nagapattinam-Thanjavur road improvement work from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UCWgs8

Project to convert Aadhanur village panchayat in to ‘green village’ launched

An ambitious project to convert Aadhanur village panchayat as a ‘green village’ was launched by Green Needa, an organisation in Needamangalam in assoc from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OHmkie

Senior IPS officer A.B. Venkateshwara Rao suspended in A.P.

Senior IPS officer, A.B. Venkateshwara Rao, who is in the rank of Director-General, has been suspended on charges of violating the All India Services from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OFUDq1

33 out of 301 listed cases settled at the National Lok Adalat in HC Bench

A total of 33 out of 301 listed cases were settled at the National Lok Adalat held at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Saturday. The tota from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37e3llE

Do not get carried away by false promises: Kanimozhi

The abnormal rush shown by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in tabling the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Bill in the Parliament is baffling all the from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UB5XaD

2 more held in connection with TNPSC exam scam

They paid money to prime accused to score high marks in test from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H3uM7f

Three-way tie in Irish general election: exit poll

The survey of around 5,000 voters leaving the polls — which has an estimated margin of error of 1.3% — put Fine Gael on 22.4%, Sinn Fein on 22.3% and Fianna Fail on 22.2%. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2S9tnCc

Nine persons injured in jallikattu held near Ariyalur

Nine persons, mostly spectators, sustained injuries during a jallikattu event held in Keezha Kolathur near Ariyalur on Saturday. All of them were prov from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vU4d1N

Cheating case booked against showroom in Madurai

The District Crime Branch has registered a case of cheating against a two-wheeler showroom at Nagamalai Pudukottai on the charge of duping a private f from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31EfYp9

‘Fact-checking must in this age of information explosion’

Workshop delves on ways to guard against fake news from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vgGmcm

Women rally against CAA in Tiruchi

Members of Women India Movement (WIM), National Women’s Front and women members of other organisations took out a rally in the city on Saturday opposi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38cgcpQ

‘Take him down on the economy, stupid’: quotes from the Democratic presidential debate

“Donald Trump lies all the time. It's a sad state of affairs, it really is. ... At the end of the day, we defeat Donald Trump, and everybody up here by the way is united; no matter who wins this damn thing, we're all going to stand together. I believe the way we beat Trump is by having the largest voter turnout in the history of his country.” from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2H2JQ4L

Srikakulam all set for local body elections

Participating in a video conference with State Election Commissioner N.V. Ramesh, he said that the police department had identified sensitive places to ensure that the elections pass off peacefully. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38de15e

Bengaluru startup develops hi-tech machine that grades 10 oranges per second

It has been developed by a Bengaluru-based startup from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Ox03n9

Local body creates online marketplace in Kerala

Thanneermukkom grama panchayat’s app Thadhesh connects buyers, sellers from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2uwKN2C

Poverty should be the criterion for house sites, says Perni Venkataramaiah

Secretariat staff asked to begin verification for distribution of old-age pension from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/38fQm4s

VROs seek police protection to carry out eviction drives

Stage sit-in at Bandar Tahsildar office from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ScbFyh

I-T raids on TDP leaders continue

Raids were conducted on an apartment in Vijayawada and other places in both the States. The officials reportedly confiscated some documents and seized some cash too. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UGt57s

TDP leaders held for trying to ‘barge’ into ANU

They were part of the party’s fact-finding committee from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/377tXEZ

Cyclone barrels towards Australia’s west coast with damaging winds

Severe tropical cyclone Damien was expected to make landfall on the west coast near Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore port, on Saturday afternoon. Operations at ports in the region were suspended. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/389FPYn

Morning Digest: National capital all set to vote today, government to organise another visit by foreign diplomats to J&K, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3896Cnr

Delhi Elections 2020 live updates | National Capital all set to vote, security beefed up

Over 1.47 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. Polling will begin at 8 a.m. and will end at 6 p.m. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31B70sr

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest doubled in January 2020 compared to 2019, says govt data

The agency released data only for the first 30 days of the month, without explanation. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37cQU9z

Donald Trump ousts 2 key impeachment witnesses

Gordon Sondland and Alexander Vindman, two officials who had testified before the Congressional committee during the impeachment process, fired. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/37e9w9z

Library hosts knowledge-sharing workshop

It is aimed at discussing ways to redefine the role of public libraries from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2vdzHQk

Coronavirus: death toll in China soars to 722

There are now more than 34,500 confirmed infections across the country. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/39j93Eo

Touched inappropriately, Marathi actor tells police

A Marathi film actor has filed a complaint against three people for allegedly touching her inappropriately, confining and threatening her at an event from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/3bn1Nt1

Three sculptures found in Kolli hills

They were found during an exploratory study undertaken to supplement data from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2tDfjHK