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Facing Mamooth Pollution Crisis, Thailand Govt Flies Water-spaying Drones Over Bangkok

Bangkok's governor Asawin Kwanmuang has declared the city a 'pollution control zone,' allowing firmer measures such as road closings and limits on diesel exhaust, outdoor burning and construction activities. from Top World News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2G170u3 via Click here

What Is It Like To Have A Spiritual Bank Account?

This is the Ram Naam Bank. To get their wishes fulfilled, devotees take loan from the Ram Naam Bank. To get our wishes fulfilled - either to buy a car, home and get married - we take loan. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DNdLxj via Click here

Britain to Formulate Irish Border Proposals 'in a Few Days': Foreign Secy Hunt

Hunt said it was too early to say if an extension to the Brexit process would be required. Britain is due to leave on March 29. from Top World News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WpVixU via Click here

Govt Revises GDP Growth Rate for 2017-18 to 7.2% From 6.7% Earlier

Earlier, the CSO in its advance estimate had pegged the GDP growth rate for 2018-19 at 7.2 per cent. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2G0GJvF via Click here

Union Budget 2019: UDAY, AYUSH, BHIM & Other Names Show the Modi Government Loves Acronyms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP government, which came to office by wielding an unprecedented mandate in 2014, knew it had five years to substantially improve the lives of Indian citizens if it wanted to return to the Centre in 2019. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtRAzw via Click here

SP Takes Poll Battle to Virtual Space, Launches ‘Poll Khol’ Campaign Against BJP on Social Media

The SP is likely to focus on issues like reservation, inflation GST, demonetisation crimes against women, corruption in its series of videos. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2G0j66A via Click here

Samsung Galaxy M20 Review: Perfect Ingredients For An Affordable Android Phone

The Galaxy M20 could well be the phone that brings Samsung back into the affordable Android smartphone game. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Wtn3WB via Click here

Kumaraswamy Bats For Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga Seer to Woo Lingayat Community

The chief minister was addressing a huge gathering at Siddaganga Mutt at Tumakuru during the 11th day ritual to mark the passing away of the seer. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2TmYY1t via Click here

NEET PG 2019 Result Declared. Click Here to Know More

The exam was held on January 6 and 1,48,000 candidates had appeared for the exam. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Gd5LHh via Click here

ED Produces Alleged Money Launderer Deepak Talwar Before Delhi Court

Talwar was picked up by Dubai authorities early on Wednesday and was deported, along with Dubai-based businessman Rajeev Saxena, to India in the evening. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2HKvIAu via Click here

Interim Budget 2019: What to Expect as Govt Tries to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

After a string of recent setbacks in key state elections for the BJP, the BJP-led central government is expected to woo rural and urban middle-class voters via farm relief measures and tax cuts. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Wxkm68 via Click here

PM Modi Has Told Opposition That Govt Will Present Interim Budget: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien said the government should not take up controversial bills during the session. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2To5Hsa via Click here

Cyclists Shiver Under Open Night Sky in Jaipur as Fear of Theft Looms Large

National cyclists opt to sleep in cold instead of staying in hotel. They say that their equipment might get stolen. Cycling Association President S Periwal on reports of lack of facilities said, "Cyclists were provided accommodation in hotels. Their cycles cost between Rs 5-9 lakh. Hotels don't allow cycles and cyclists don't want to leave cycles anywhere. Therefore, they prefer to stay in rooms near velodrome." from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2HJdfEp via Click here

India to Face New Zealand & Bangladesh in World Cup Warm-Ups

All the warm-up matches will be held within a span of five days between May 24-28, and will be hosted at four of the official World Cup venues - the Bristol County Ground, Cardiff Wales Stadium, Hampshire Bowl and The Oval. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2SgNX4p via Click here

BCCI Plans Action on “Life Skills” Proposal First Mooted by Kumble in 2009

The BCCI, according to a report in the Times of India on Thursday, is seriously considering a program that will enable a more holistic development of young cricketers so they can deal with the anxiety that comes with dealing with life after retirement. As per the report, India A and Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid mooted the idea at a recent meeting with board officials, where he emphasised the need to enhance life skills of young cricketers outside of the sport. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DK24rd via Click here

Sahara Chief Subrata Roy Summoned by SC on Feb 28 For Failing to Clear Unpaid Dues

The apex court pointed out that six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the money but what happened during the said period has not inspired the confidence of the court. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RrKawP via Click here

Now, Pak Summons Indian Envoy; Protests Summoning of its Top Diplomat Over Qureshi-Mirwaiz Phone Call

Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale on Wednesday summoned Pakistan's envoy Sohail Mahmood in New Delhi on Wednesday. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WvOxL3 via Click here

Snake Found in Khichdi Served to Primary Students in Govt School in Maharashtra

Confirming the incident, Nanded District Education Officer (DEO) Prashant Digraskar said after the reptile was discovered, the service was immediately stopped, adding that most children went hungry for the day. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtvahW via Click here

Over 9 Crore Toilets Constructed Under Swachh Bharat: Kovind in Parliament

According to an assessment, because of the toilets built, numerous poor persons have been spared of various kind of diseases and more than 3 lakh lives have been saved, Kovind said. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2UqnXB2 via Click here

News18 Excerpts: President Ram Nath Kovind’s Address Ahead of Budget Session

Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session, President Kovind highlighted Modi government's achievements today from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2t6xdit via Click here

Bringing India on Board for DRS is One Of My Achievements: Richardson

Richardson, who is set to be replaced by Manu Sawhney as the ICC CEO, looked back on his tenure with glee and said getting India on board for the Decision Review System (DRS) after a lengthy struggle was one of the highlights. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2BbgJtA via Click here

Duckett Leads England Lions to Consolation One-wicket Win Over India A

KL Rahul fell for a first ball duck as his poor run with the bat continued as India A lost by one-wicket to England Lions in the fifth and final unofficial ODI in Thiruvananthapuram from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2SiRXS7 via Click here

Holder's Windies Aim for Encore After Barbados Triumph

The Caribbean side stunned Joe Root's men by a huge 381 runs in the first Test in Barbados with 27-year-old Holder memorably hitting a majestic, career-best 202. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CZ42Cc via Click here

Starc is Still Our Best New-ball Bowler - Paine

The home team routed the visitors by an innings and 40 runs under lights at the Gabba and Paine pointed to their recent experience against India, where Australia won a Test in Perth only to be comprehensively beaten in Melbourne. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Snrl2B via Click here

India vs New Zealand | When the White Ball Swings, Boult is Beautiful

"It swung around nicely. (But) to make most of it is another thing." Trent Boult summed up his deadly spell of 10-4-21-5 that demolished India for a paltry 92 in the fourth One-Day International in Hamilton with an accuracy only bettered by his bowling. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2UylKDZ via Click here

Polar Vortex: Watch Bored Americans With No Chill Throw Boiling Water at Arctic Wind

Due to the polar vortex, offices have been shuttered, schools have been closed, and many basic services that one takes for granted have been suspended, including the US Postal services. from Top World News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DMu9hr via Click here

Modi Govt Plans to Raise Rural Spending by 16% at Rs 1.3 Trillion to Woo Voters: Report

In its interim budget on Friday, the government is set to earmark about Rs 1.3 trillion ($18.25 billion) for the Ministry of Rural Development, up from current fiscal year's 1.12 trillion rupees. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DMd6MC via Click here

Kerala Govt Slaps 'Flood Cess' in Budget; Movie Tickets, Beer and Wine to Get Costlier

To rebuild Kerala after the destruction caused by the flood, the budget presented on Thursday proposed 25 new projects to resurrect the state. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RplKEg via Click here

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Rules Out Simultaneous Assembly, Lok Sabha Polls in Maharashtra

Mumbai Congress president Sanjay Nirupam had claimed earlier that the BJP has "surrendered" before its ally Shiv Sena, which has said that if there is an alliance, it should be for both Lok Sabha and assembly polls. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Wwtyrt via Click here

Indian Man Gets Names of Over 500 Fallen Soldiers Inked on His Body

The Indian Army saved one of Gautam's friends so Abhishek thought of getting the names of fallen soldiers inked as a way of paying tribute to their work and courage. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtphkI via Click here

Citizenship Bill to Give Justice to Persecuted Minorities of Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan: President

Political parties, students groups and others meanwhile have been protesting on the grounds that the Bill seeks to grant nationality to non-Muslims who have come up to December 31, 2014, thereby, increasing the deadline from 1971 as per the Assam Accord. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2TpDGAg via Click here

What India Does in Kashmir is Not What Democracies Do, Says South Asian Expert​

Urging India to look at police reforms, American political scientist Christine Fair, whose work is focused on south Asian issues, said that India could take a cue from several European forces. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2B7QPXx via Click here

Telangana Man Asks Locals to Return Money He Gave While Seeking Votes for Wife, Video Goes Viral

After the clip purportedly showing the man seeking return of the money from people in Jajireddygudem village in Suryapet district surfaced, district officials said an inquiry was on into the episode. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2sYoxui via Click here

Demonetisation a Defining Moment in War on Corruption, Black Money: President

The President in his parliamentary address listed several measures taken by the government, like enactment of new laws, constitution of Special Investigation Team (SIT) and signing of tax information exchange agreements with various tax havens, keeping in mind the issue of black money. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2ToZz2L via Click here

Rafale Jets to Join Air Force Fleet Soon, Says President Amid Pre-Poll Slugfest Over Defence Deal

Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, Kocind said that neglecting the country's defence needs, even for a moment, will prove detrimental to the present and future of the country. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Bbi1VC via Click here

Tied Test Umpire Dara Dotiwalla Passes Away

Former umpire Dara Dotiwalla, who officiated in the famous tied Test match between India and Australia in 1986 at Chennai, died here Wednesday, family sources said. He was 85. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RtakPF via Click here

India vs New Zealand | One of Our Worst Batting Performance: Rohit

Trent Boult, who’s fifer left India’s top order in tatters, was happy about being able to exploit the favourable conditions available in the afternoon. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GczaBC via Click here

CBSE Releases Board Exam Admit Cards at Official Website, Check Details Here

CBSE affiliated schools can login to their respective accounts and download the admit cards and distribute the same to students. The board exams for class 12 will begin from February 15 and for class 10, the exam starts on February 21 from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2UsHfWz via Click here

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Shut After Fresh Snowfall, Landslides

The traffic on the highway was closed following fresh snowfall, slippery road conditions in Banihal-Ramban sector and a landslide in the Ramban stretch. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DLPGXB via Click here

Anna Hazare's Fast Enters Second Day, Locals Observe Bandh in the Octogenarian's Village

The 81-year-old Army man-turned-activist has been demanding appointment of Lokayuktas in states where such statutory anti-corruption watchdogs do not exist. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RsH8bC via Click here

UP Sisters Build Miniature Shrine at Home for 'Bhai-Behan', Say Will Hold Puja Till Cong Wins 2019 Polls

Earlier, Congress workers in Prayagraj had put up posters in which Priyanka Gandhi is seen as an avatar of Goddess Durga. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Uy60Rp via Click here

Demonstrations Held Across Manipur Against Citizenship Bill After 66 Organisations Call For 24-Hour Strike

The strike was called from Wednesday midnight by the recently-formed Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MPACAB), with representation from 66 organisations. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2DLSgwS via Click here

BPSC Assistant Engineer Prelims Exam Result Released @ Bpsc.bih.nic.in; Check Details Here

As per the official release, the cut off for General male candidates is 66 and for general female is 47. The cut off marks for SC category is 47, for ST category is 54, for EBC category is 48, for BC category is 56 and for Disabled category is 47. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RsUFzY via Click here

‘Small Things Reach the Common Man’: Modi’s Budget Session Warning to Oppn

Speaking outside Parliament before the start of the session, the prime minister said there is awareness among the people in the country and all citizens watch the proceedings closely. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2CXpszw via Click here

SC Dismisses PIL Against Appointment of Former CBI Special Director Asthana as DG Civil Aviation Security

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi refused to entertain the plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma challenging Asthana's appointment in BCAS. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RWuvdW via Click here

'Attended His Daughter's Wedding': Third SC Judge Recuses from Hearing Plea Against Interim CBI Chief

Justice NV Ramana has joined CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice AK Sikri in withdrawing from the case. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RuJUwY via Click here

Teachers and Students in UP School Driven Out of Campus to Shelter Stray Cows

The incident occurred in Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh, where classes were conducted outside the school, after the villagers forced their way inside the school along with stray cow. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WyrvmH via Click here

Unemployment in India at 45-Year High After Demonetisation, Report Stalled by Centre Shows

Two independent members of the National Statistical Commission had resigned this week after the government allegedly failed to publish the report that was prepared last month. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Bc3AQZ via Click here

After 'Unceremonious' Exit, Govt Asks ex-CBI Chief Alok Verma to Join Work for a Day Today

The ministry has sent a letter to Verma two weeks after the deposed CBI chief told the Department of Personnel and Training to consider him retired. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GbXJ1t via Click here

Two Minor UP Girls Burnt With Tongs, Fed Human Waste For Talking to Boys

The victims who fled from home to escape the torment, were found on Tuesday night in bordering Nepal. They revealed their ordeal to the police and representatives from the Child Welfare Committee. from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2sTzEVi via Click here