khaskhabar: December 2018

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

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

Maharashtra Woman Dies Delivering Stillborn Child After 10th Pregnancy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Taking Selfie Slips Into Waterfall In Odisha, Dies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jayalalithaa Panel Accuses Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Of Conspiracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mandhana Named ICC Woman Cricketer Of 2018, Also ODI Player Of The Year

Smriti Mandhana averaged over 66 in One-day Internationals in 2018.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2s3Bbry

Cyber-Attack Hits US Newspaper Distribution

The attack led to distribution delays in the Saturday edition of The Times, Tribune, Sun and other newspapers that share a production platform in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times reported.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QZ5UVj

These Simple And Effective Exercises Can Help Melt Belly Fat Within No Time! Do Include Them In Your

To cut down belly fat, you need to limit the calories you intake or only consume the amount of calories you can burn each day. For this, you need to keep a constant check on the calorie intake and...

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2BQagDZ

Google Facial Recognition Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge

US District Judge Edmond Chang in Chicago granted a Google motion for summary judgment, saying the court lacked "subject matter jurisdiction because plaintiffs have not suffered concrete injuries."

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EZr6TV

After Killing Bihar BJP Leader's Uncle, Maoists Allege Botched Cash Deal

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

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

Zuckerberg Sees 'Progress' for Facebook After Tumultuous Year

Capping a tumultuous year marked by data protection scandals and government probes, Zuckerberg said he was "proud of the progress we've made" in addressing Facebook's problems.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2F1uFdg

Rohit Sharma Becomes Father Of Baby Girl, Will Miss Sydney Test vs Aus

Rohit Sharma will join the Indian squad on January 8 for the One-day Internationals.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QcXZyB

2019 BMW X5 Spotted In India Ahead Of Launch

The company has sold close to 2.2 million units of the BMW X5 since its launch in 2000 globally. Now for the fourth generation, BMW has updated the design and technology of the new generation X5 and...

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QcYAAl

Harmanpreet Kaur Named ICC Women's T20I 2018 Team Captain

Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have been at the forefront of the Indian womens limited-overs teams.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EYcoNW

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

Box Office Can't Decide If Film Is Good Or Not But It's Important: Vicky

Vicky Kaushal had a great 2018 with back-to-back hits in Sanju, Raazi and and Manmarziyaan

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2F11GXd

Bigg Boss 12: 5 Times Dipika Kakar Proved Her Love For Food And Cooking

Bigg Boss Season 12 Grand Finale was aired last night and Dipika Kakar was declared the winner. Let's take a look at the foodie side of the Sasural Simar Ka actor.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2EZA4Rs

Jio Happy New Year Offer Gives '100 Percent Cashback' on Rs. 399 Recharge

Reliance Jio is back in the news with a '100 percent cashback' offer for its subscribers.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2CHCD9c

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition With Up to 10GB RAM Launched

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition price in China starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 33,500) for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage configuration.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QcZNHJ

Dharmendra Pradhan Exhorts Child Scientists To Find Solutions To Nation's Problems

Mr Pradhan said this during an hour-long interaction on Sunday with participants at the 26th National Children's Science Congress (NCSC-2018) being held here.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2VjtxGL

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These Phones Today

WhatsApp says that devices that run on Nokia S40 won't be able to use WhatsApp after December 31 i.e. today.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2ViN5ei

You Can Play Bandersnatch Game 'Nohzdyve', With a Bit of Work

If you haven't gotten enough of the new Black Mirror: Bandersnatch interactive film on Netflix, you can now also play one of the games that's spoken about in the episode, Nohzdyve.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QcrBfF

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

Tamil Nadu Civil (Group 1) Services Exam: Main Exam Result Announced

Candidates can check the merit list at tnpsc.gov.in.

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2QfEEwV

Inside Hrithik And Sussanne's Weekend Diaries With Hrehaan And Hridhaan

Hrithik Roshan took time out from his busy schedule and spent his day with his family

from NDTV News - Special http://bit.ly/2Vj7Gzq

Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2R55gWI

Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2AqsfRv

In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and ROBERT GEBELOFF from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F0FQSR

Consejos para vivir mejor en 2019

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2QXpu4p

What’s on TV Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Taylor Swift

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2AmjsAe

Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say

By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CH9f2G

Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qdoeov

Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GQ7rIL

Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days

By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GIQ7p0

Quotation of the Day: C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2GMzf0B

Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs

By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Als4qM

Premier League Is Left Flat-Footed as New Leader Suddenly Backs Out

By TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2EYlB9a

Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QVaF2l

Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game

By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QXVEgb

No Corrections: December 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2BOloBb

Spread the Digital Wealth

By RO KHANNA from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2ThZRYY

The Story of 2018 Was Climate Change

By DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2CGgWGt

A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded

By TYLER PAGER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2CHhv2E

Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing

By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2LIPH0A

‘Outlander’ Season 4, Episode 9: Fraser Hospitality

By GENEVIEVE VALENTINE from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2EWOnH6

Sunday, 30 December 2018

The Weekend Fix: 10 pieces that will help you understand 2018 – and look ahead to the new year

Australia add all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne to Sydney Test squad

India is world No 1 with good reason: Twitter reacts to Virat Kohli and Co’s famous win in Melbourne

Venus Williams, Victoria Azarenka to clash in first round of ASB Classic

Kashmir 2018: This was the year battle lines hardened and representative government collapsed

Eco India: An innovation incubator lab at IIT-Delhi may have found an alternative to stubble burning

Ghazipur violence: ‘No one safe in Adityanath’s jungle rule,’ says Congress after policeman’s death

The big news: Constable killed in mob violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, and 9 other top stories

‘Selection Day’: Netflix series is a watchable but underachieving sports drama

From the Aryan migration to caste, two books offer fascinating insights into India’s ancient past

Bangladesh elections: Political activist reported dead as voting takes place amid tight security

Samsung may launch cheaper Bixby-powered Galaxy Home speaker in 2019: Report

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Rt6jPg

Bollywood in 2018: The year’s best songs (and Arijit Singh is still the undisputed king)

Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Ramkumar Ramanathan eye strong start to new season at big home event

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EVBzRi

UFC 232: Amanda Nunes knocks out Cris Cyborg in 51 seconds, Jon Jones wins on return

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2CD5nj6

Keira Knightley reflects after sparking Disney film debate with Cinderella comments

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EWwMyY

First look of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha starrer Majili unveiled

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EWSB0H

Inside Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Taimur’s new year vacation in Switzerland

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Szb9Yw

Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen passes away

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2BLj0vc

PM Narendra Modi’s ‘new look’ goes viral on Instagram

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EWx7kn

India vs Australia 2018: I wouldn’t want to face Jasprit Bumrah on a pitch like Perth, says Virat Kohli

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EXbal5

Full text of PM Narendra Modi’s 51st Mann Ki Baat

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EWWWSk

FPIs invest Rs 5,400-crore in December on slump in crude prices, strengthening rupee

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2CF793j

Nokia 9 PureView with penta-lens camera setup could launch in January 2019: Report

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2AnwkpE

India vs Australia: Remove Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and India will struggle too, says Tim Paine

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2VlfdNV

Moderate drinking beneficial for heart failure patients: Study

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EYE84p

From Maruti Swift to Tata Harrier & TVS NTorq to Royal Enfield 650 twins

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2LHERYT

Macaulay Culkin’s Home Alone commercial for Google takes over the internet

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2CGernE

Deepak Thakur’s Bigg Boss 12 journey

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2s9rpEp

From applying foundation to mastering smokey eyes: New Year make-up tutorials that you can put to use

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Sp8yQY

Govt plans to hire professionals for Air India top positions through global search: Suresh Prabhu

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2AnHWJ6

‘Cancer became a metaphor for all that was wrong in my life’: Manisha Koirala on her new book

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2RlryTg

Kerala Pournami Lottery RN-372 Today Results: Winners to be announced shortly

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2RrHxz2

Rajasthan govt to review textbooks, reference material revised by previous regime

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2GME3TO

US: Presidential tweets shutdown blame, no talk of solutions

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2AlH3ka

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi calls for educational empowerment of weaker sections

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ETpv28

Goa FDA officer alleges harassment by govt after formalin detection in fish

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2QbIMO6

Three Indian-origin women scientists awarded by Australian government

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ETotTO

Alert sounded in Jammu after armed men fire at sentry outside military station

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2TjI83o

In Trump era UN debates relevance of multilateralism

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2CGqOA0

Top smartphone brands of 2018: From Xiaomi to Apple, here’s how the biggies fared in India this year

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2GM9rSv

Chidambaram mocks ED over ‘Mrs Gandhi’ reference in AgustaWestland probe

from The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2RrFTNS

Assam Man Killed By NGO Members In Meghalaya

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cyberattack Hits US Newspaper Distribution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clashes Mark Bangladesh Election Day, Sheikh Hasina Eyes Fourth Term

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meghalaya Rescue Operation Updates: Authorities Preparing For Final Push

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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