Monday, December 31, 2018

Koregaon-Bhima: Heavy security as 80,000-100,000 people expected to attend 201st anniversary of war against British rule

Anticipating huge crowd on 201st anniversary of the Koregaon-Bhima war, the Maharashtra government has beefed up security in Pune's Koregaon-Bhima village.

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Young Boy Sold His Kidney For an iPhone, is Now Bed-Ridden For Life

In order to get the iPhone 4 he so craved for, Wang sold one of his kidneys for the equivalent of $3,200 USD.

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Shatrughan Sinha no more 'VIP' at Patna Airport, will have to undergo regular frisking

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha has ceased to be treated as a 'VIP' at Patna airport. According to an official, the BJP MP will no longer be able to take his vehicle directly to the tarmac at the airport.  

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Delhi: 8-year-old boy killed, another injured in firing during New Year eve celebrations

An eight-year-old boy died of bullet injuries he suffered during New Year's eve celebrations in northeast Delhi's Usmanpur area, police said Tuesday. 

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ISIS module case: NIA conducts follow-up searches today at 5 locations in Amroha

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted follow-up searches on Tuesday at five locations in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh in connection with Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam case of last week.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un willing to meet Trump again

Expressing his commitment to denuclearisation, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday said he was ready to meet US President Donald Trump for a second time.

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New year cheer: Rupee rises 15 paise to 69.62 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee started the new year on a positive note and appreciated by 15 paise to 69.62 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid weakness in the greenback against some currencies overseas.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Review: A Decent Budget Phone With Massive Battery

The new phone brings the Zenfone Max lineup up-to-date with modern designs and more powerful internals. Asus is now maintaining consistency for the Zenfone Max series by ensuring the presence of stock Android OS.

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Apple iPhone XI to Feature Long-Distance 3D camera According to Report

It's no secret that the iPhone will get a radical upgrade in 2020 when Apple integrates 5G tech into the model, but what can we expect from the upcoming 2019 generation?

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Samsung Tops in Number of Patents Filed For Self-Driving Cars

According to the data compiled by the European Patent Office (EPO), the number of applications related to self-driving cars filed in Europe came to 3,998 in 2017, growing more than threefold from 922 tallied in 2011.

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Veteran actor Kader Khan passes away after prolonged illness

Veteran actor Kader Khan has passed away in a hospital in Canada after prolonged illness. The 81-year-old was transferred from a regular ventilator to a special BiPAP ventilator after he complained of breathlessness. The news was shared by a family member with news agency IANS on Tuesday morning. Earlier, the rumours of his death started doing rounds on the social media which were dismissed by his son Sarfaraz who was by his ailing father's side in Canada. Kader Khan was being taken care by his son and daughter-in-law. 

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J-K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Khari Karmara area of Poonch district

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Khari Karmara area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. 

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DMRC extends first coach 'Women Only' regulation to all routes from today; Red line exempted

In order to ensure more convenience to commuters and maintain uniformity among all the Metro stations across the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) network, the first coach in the moving direction of the train will be the “Woman Only” w.e.f. 1st January 2019 on all lines except Line-1 (Red Line) where it will be introduced once it is extended up to Ghaziabad, said an official statement of the corporation.  

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Free of cost blood in Punjab hospitals from today

In government hospitals across Punjab, blood will be provided free of cost from Tuesday, Health and Family Welfare Minister Brahm Mohindra said on Monday.

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New Year bonanza: Maharashtra government employees to get fat pay hikes

With an eye on the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and state assembly elections, Maharashtra announced a New Year bonanza. It would implement the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations for all state government employees from Tuesday.

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Breaking News, Latest News Updates of January 1: Mumbai Police: Total blows for Drink And Drive cases between 8pm to 12 pm were 1533, 76 positive

Daily dose of news plays very important role in our daily life. For some people, the morning is incomplete without knowing about what's happening across the world. Some digital-savvy people have a habit of consuming news even when they are travelling or in their free time. In today's world, where people rely on news websites for everything that's happening around, IndiaTV News provides you all breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, Live TV and top shows of IndiaTV, country's leading news channel on a single platform to ensure you don't miss anything important.

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New GST rates: 23 goods and services to get cheaper from today

The Centre has notified reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on 23 goods and services, including movie tickets, TV and monitor screen.

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Happy New Year: Revelers ring in 2019 with nationwide celebrations

As we bid adieu to 2018, celebrations around the country have already begun to usher in 2019.

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Revised GST rate cuts to kick in from tomorrow: Check list of 23 goods and services getting cheaper

Movie tickets, TV and frozen vegetables are among 23 goods and services which will be cheaper from January 1 onwards as the reduced GST rates kick-in with the dawn of 2019. In a new year gift to the common man, the government has notified reduction in GST rates on 23 goods and services, including movie tickets, TV and monitor screen.

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India TV says thanks to Indian Army, organises special Mohit Chauhan concert at Sikkim's highest border post

To boost the morale of Indian Army jawans, guarding the nation's border posts in nail-bitting cold, India Tv organised a special New Year musical concert at Sikkim's highest border post.  

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Madhya Pradesh: Farmer throws himself at collector's feet for power connection

Failing to get electricity after several requests, a farmer in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri fell to the feet of district collector requesting for a power connection in his field, according to a video which went viral on social media.

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Trade unions' 20 point agenda includes Rs 18,000 minimum wage, social security cover

Minimum wage of Rs 18,000 and universal social security cover are among 20 demands listed the agenda finalised by the national convention of trade unions. 

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Ashwani Lohani retires; V K Yadav new railway board chairman

Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani retired on Monday, despite strong indications that the Narendra Modi government could grant him an extension.

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257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J-K in 2018: DGP

As many as 257 terrorists were killed across Jammu and Kashmir this year, Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said Monday, asserting that counter-insurgency operations would continue in 2019 with major focus on strengthening border and hinterland security.

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Bengal govt to pay Rs 2 lakh in case of farmer's death: Mamata Banerjee

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that her government will pay Rs 2 lakh in case of death of a farmer.

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Meghalaya mine: Navy divers re-enter shaft, want water level reduced

In a bid to save 15 trapped miners, Indian Navy divers on Monday again entered the flooded mine in Meghalaya.

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Delhi's battle with toxic, severe air may intensify in the new year: SAFAR

Delhi's battle with toxic, 'severe' air may intensify in the new year as authorities have warned that quality of air will reach emergency level on Tuesday if additional local emission, particularly from bursting fire crackers and burning of fossil fuel, continues.

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All opposition-sponsored amendments in Citizenship Amendment Bill defeated at JPC meet

All amendments moved by the opposition in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, which seeks to grant Indian nationality to people belonging to minority communities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, were defeated on Monday.

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AgustaWestland case: Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal, claims Antony; Shah targets Gandhis

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi never interfered in the VVIP chopper deal or any defence contract during the UPA regime, former defence minister AK Antony claime don Monday, even as BJP President Amit Shah continued to target the Gandhis over their alleged involvement in the AgustaWestland bribery case. 

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Mayawati puts MP, Raj govts on notice; says may have to reconsider support

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday, giving a warning to the Congress-led governments in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, said she might have to "reconsider" her party's outside support to them if cases against "innocent" persons framed in Bharat Bandh on April 2 were not withdrawn.

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Huge gap between projected demands and actual allocations for higher education department: Parliamentary panel

There is a huge gap between the projected demands and actual allocations made for the HRD Ministry's Higher Education department, a parliamentary committee has pointed out.

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Rahul Gandhi appoints 10 more AICC spokespersons

Congress President Rahul Gandhi has approved the appointment of 10 new national spokespersons of AICC, some of whom were earlier media panelists.

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Tigress found dead in Umred Karhandla Sanctuary, 2nd in 2 days

The carcass of a tigress was found in the early hours on Monday in Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra's Bhandara district, over 60 kilometres from here, a senior Forest department official said.

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AgustaWestland case: Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal, claims Antony; Shah targets Gandhis

Seeking to shield Sonia and Rahul Gandhi from allegations in the AgustaWestland bribery case, former defence minister AK Antony Monday said the two top Congress leaders "never interfered" in the VVIP chopper deal or any defence contract during the UPA regime.

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Rahul Gandhi appoints 10 more AICC spokespersons

Congress President Rahul Gandhi has approved the appointment of 10 new national spokespersons of AICC, some of whom were earlier media panelists.

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Subsidised LPG price cut by Rs 5.91; non-subsidised rate reduced by Rs 120.50

In a year-end treat to consumers, the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has cut the price of domestic cooking gas (LPG) by Rs 5.91 per cylinder. From midnight tonight, a 14.2-kg subsidised LPG cylinder will cost Rs 494.99 in the national capital as against Rs 500.90 currently, the country's largest fuel retailer, said in a statement.

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World Latest News, World Happy New Year 2019 Live Updates: Sydney, Auckland bid adieu to 2018 with spectacular fireworks

As the sunsets on western shores, eastern ones are welcoming the new year with spectacular festivities. From across Asia, Africa, Europe and then America, New Zealand to Australia, from Hong Kong to Singapore, people are ready witness breathtaking shows of fireworks. The celebrations to ring in New Year 2019 have begun across the globe. 

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Bihar: 5 killed, several injured in fire at snacks factory in Muzaffarpur

At least five people were killed and six others injured in a fire at a snacks factory in Chaknooran area in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Monday. 

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Delhi preps for New Year bash: 15,000 cops deployed, no exit at Rajiv Chowk metro from 9 pm; Check traffic advisory before you leave for party tonight

As the Delhiites prep to have a ball at the New Year's eve, the Delhi Police is working hard to ensure that the celebrations go off smoothly. Apart from special traffic arrangements to ensure regular movement of revelers, around 15,000 police personnel have been deployed across the national capital.

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Banking sector on 'course to recovery' as high-level NPAs recede: RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das has expressed his faith in Indian banking sector's growth as he claimed that reduction in high levels of non-performing assets (NPAs) has brought the lenders back on "course to recovery", RBI's Financial Stability Report said.  

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Microsoft Surface Go Starts Shipping in India: Price, Specifications And More

Aimed at taking on Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the Surface Go is the lightest Surface device yet, weighing just 522g.

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Snapchat Co-Founder Evan Spiegel Limits Stepson's Screen Time

The 28-year-old billionaire, who is the CEO of Snapchat's parent company Snap Inc. allows his stepson, Flynn, 90 minutes of screen time a week.

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Home Ministry declares Nagaland 'disturbed' for six additional months under AFSPA

The MInistry of Home Affairs has declared the entire state of Nagaland 'disturbed' for six additional months under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958. The notificaton, applicable from December 30, means that the security forces will continue to practice special powers till June 30, 2019. 

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Stamp paper scam case: After his death, Nashik court acquits Abdul Karim Telgi

A court in Nashik district of Maharashtra has acquitted Abdul Karim Telgi and others in stamp paper scam case, on Monday. Telgi had died last year.

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Businessman accuses former MP Atique Ahmed of abducting, assaulting him inside Deoria jail; Police arrest 2, conduct raids

For allegedly abducting and thrashing a businessman inside Deoria jail in Uttar Pradesh, an FIR was registered against former MP Atique Ahmed. Cops have arrested two accused in the case and conducted raids in the jail on Sunday.

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Top 5 Games Like PUBG Mobile For Android And IOS: Rules of Survival, Free Fire And More

There are different mobile games that seem to run with the same format as PUBG, here are some of the mobile alternatives that you can try out comfortably.

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Realme to Expand Offline Sales to 150 Indian Cities in 2019

The offline retailers will be known as "REAL Partners" and will give a value addition to customer experience.

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'PM misleading nation for political gains': HD Kumaraswamy hits out at Modi over his 'cruel joke' remark on loan waiver scheme

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling his government's loan waiver scheme for farmers 'one of the cruel jokes'. He also accused PM Modi of misleading the county for 'political gains'.

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These Phones: is Yours on The List?

WhatsApp had earlier decided to end support for a series of ageing software that includes Nokia Symbian and Blackberry 10.

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Huawei’s Picture Perfect 2018 is What They Must Build on Next Year

The P20 Pro was the best camera phone for a while, only to be trumped by its incredible sibling, Mate 20 Pro. Huawei truly has come to the party.

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