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UP Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Jail for Raping Minor Daughter Three Years Ago

The court, set up under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, convicted the man on Saturday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33CgK52 via Click here

Mercury Dips in Delhi to 9.4 Degrees, Strong Winds Expected During Day

A blanket of fog had enveloped Delhi on Saturday morning with minimum temperature settling at 12 degrees Celsius. A MeT Department official said that relative humidity was 91 per cent at 8.30 am on Sunday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Lb0aD2 via Click here

RCA Handed Administrative Power During BCCI Apex Council Meeting

The BCCI on Saturday handed the administrative power to the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) during its Apex Council meeting in Mumbai. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LaV5dW via Click here

Lynchings Not New, Says Amit Shah as Industrialist Rahul Bajaj Questions 'Intolerance ki Hawaa'

Shah Also responded to Bajaj's contention that people were afraid of criticising the government, saying while there was no need to fear, if the industrialist felt so, there was a need to improve the atmosphere. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2q6cmxC via Click here

ICC, BCCI to Cooperate With Bengaluru Police on KPL Fixing Scandal

The ICC & BCCI have reached out to Bengaluru Police, promising co-operation in probing the multi-faceted Karnataka Premier League (KPL) betting scam. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2rFH55e via Click here

US Plane Crash Kills Nine Including Pilot, Injures Three in South Dakota, Says Report

The Federal Aviation Administration said that the Pilatus PC-12, a single-engine turboprop plane, crashed shortly after take-off approximately a mile from the Chamberlain airport and was carrying as many as 12 people. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33CasCG via Click here

Australia's Kristen Beams Retires from All Forms of Cricket

Australia leg-spinner Kristen Beams announced her retirement from all forms of the game on Sunday (December 1). from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2sy9ieG via Click here

'Why I Can't Feel Safe in My Own Bharat': Woman Protests Outside Parliament over Hyderabad Gangrape, Detained

Anu Dubey alleged 'gross misbehavior, harassment and violence' by Delhi Police personnel from the Parliament Street police station who forcefully removed her from the site and detained her. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/34DXx4j via Click here

Judicial Propriety Should Guide SC Benches, Says Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra on ‘Per Incuriam'

'Per incuriam', in legal parlance, means a judicial decision that failed to take into account relevant statutory provisions and precedents. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YaUvCs via Click here

Chicago Police Officer Suspended for Slamming Kan to Ground During Arrest

The incident took place on Thursday, the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, when police approached a 29-year-old man drinking alcohol in the afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago's South Side. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OzRfx2 via Click here

Father Killed by 19-year-old Son with Screw Driver for Failing to Meet His Demands in Kolkata

Rahmat Ali collapsed in a pool of blood. The family members and neighbours took him to the hospital, where he died on Saturday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33uTLck via Click here

Punjab Youth Stuck in Russia Died for Want of Medical Aid, Friend Alleges Employer Denied Help

Malkiat Singh died of illness as the company he was working with reportedly did not provide him timely medical aid, his friend alleged. The youth was cremated at Pasla village here on Friday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37Pg8wl via Click here

DiCaprio Denies Brazilian President Bolsonaro Accusation of Link to Amazon Fires

Bolsonaro accused DiCaprio of 'collaborating with the fires in the Amazon' by donating USD 500,000 to a group he said had started fires in the ecologically sensitive forest in order to attract donations. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y3qt3c via Click here

The Al Qaeda-inspired 28-year-old Militant Who Launched London Bridge Attack

On Friday, he strapped on a fake suicide vest, armed himself with large kitchen knives and went on the rampage at a conference on prisoner rehabilitation beside London Bridge. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33uS66A via Click here

28-year-old Karnataka Woman Raped by Truck Driver Who Gave Her Lift in Uttarakhand

In her complaint, the woman said she was raped and the driver later dumped her somewhere on the way. The police said that she ran away from her home in Karnataka after a fight with her family. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37TnSgT via Click here

Former MLA and 7 Others Convicted for Attacking Police, Inciting Violence in MP's Shivpuri

Amid violent protests by farmers in Madhya Pradesh, a video had surfaced purportedly showing Khatik inciting people to set a police station ablaze. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/34CMeto via Click here

World AIDS Day: Complacency a Concern as HIV Treatment Improves in Africa

In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the region most affected, fewer people are dying from AIDS as treatment is more widely available and patients live normally. Yet some officials and activists worry that success may be encouraging a sense of complacency. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2DudVbM via Click here

India-China Should Break 'Strange Circle' of Ups & Downs in Bilateral Ties: Beijing

Top Indian and Chinese diplomats who took part in the discussions have agreed that India and China should cooperate regionally and globally and must maintain multi-dimensional relationships for the realisation of an Asian Century. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2R2RQJv via Click here

China Accuses UN Human Rights Chief of 'Inappropriate' Interference Over Hong Kong

There have been repeated violent clashes between police and Hong Kong protesters, who have called for police accountability and fully free elections. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Dv8n0I via Click here

Namibia's President Secures Second Term Despite Recession, Corruption Scandal

Geingob and his liberation party movement SWAPO both lost support compared to the previous national elections in the vast desert nation in southwest Africa, where he claimed a sweeping 87 percent in the 2014 election. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33AjyzK via Click here

Delhi Woman Raped at Her Residence, Murdered for 'Spitting' in Accused's Face

The incident came to light when the police found the semi-naked body of the victim lying on the floor. The accused allegedly broke into the victim's house on Friday night and raped her before strangling her to death, the police said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37PH9jk via Click here

Hyderabad Man Sends Obscene Photos to Friend's 17-yr-old Daughter, Arrested After Family Informs Cops

The man had has taken the 17-year-old girl’s contact number a few days ago and had been sending her objectionable pictures ever since. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35QrM8A via Click here

Tens of Thousands March Against Far-right Firebrand Leader in Italy

The sardine has become a symbol of protest against the far-right firebrand leader Matteo Salvini, who served as interior minister and deputy prime minister in the previous coalition government with the Five Star Movement. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OCtzbF via Click here

Don’t See Any Reason Why I Can’t Play The Ashes at 39: James Anderson

England fast bowler James Anderson, who is continuing his recovery from a calf injury which he sustained during this year’s Ashes has said that the lengthy lay-off has only increased his appetite for the sport. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YaFH6V via Click here

Pakistan Waging Proxy War through Terrorism As It Can't Win Conventional One, Says Rajnath Singh

The path of 'proxy' war chosen by Pakistan would only lead to its defeat, he added. Singh was speaking at the passing out parade of the 137th course at National Defence Academy in Pune. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XZr4TL via Click here

Jagadish Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary: Here are 10 Interesting Facts About Scientist

Jagadish Chandra Bose wanted to go to England to compete for the Indian Civil Service but his father cancelled the plan as he wanted his son to be a scholar. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XY9bVp via Click here

Seven Killed, 15 Injured as Van Falls off Bridge in Maharashtra's Dhule

Officials said that the accident took place near Vinchur village on the Dhule-Solapur Road shortly after midnight. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37VdHsr via Click here

SC Sets up Panel to Examine Impact of Disinfectant Spray Inside Airplanes with Passengers On-board

At present, there is a complete ban by the National Green Tribunal on disinfectant fumigation inside a plane when passengers are on-board. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OznEnG via Click here

West Indies Trying to Adapt to Indian Pitches: Rutherford

Gearing up for next month's T20 series, West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford on Friday said his team has been trying to adapt to the Indian pitches and would look to put up a good show against India. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2rCgndC via Click here

Cornwall Takes Big Step Towards Filling West Indies Spin Void

It feels like it's been ages since a spinner has dominated Test cricket in India. We are in surprising times where India's pacers have been outperforming the spinners; Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami have been so consistent that they are almost not leaving anything for the Ashwins and Jadejas. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2sqa1OQ via Click here

IK Gujral Death Anniversary: Here are a Few Facts About the Former PM of India You Must Know

IK Gujral joined the Indian National Congress and became a member of Rajya Sabha. It was sometime in 1980s, Gujral resigned from the Congress party and joined the Janata Dal. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2R48k44 via Click here

Sourav Ganguly Says 'There's Absolute Clarity' Among Think-Tank on Dealing With Dhoni's Future

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that there's enough time to decide on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future and things will get clearer in a few months time. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y6jaYH via Click here

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman Set to Return to Cricket Advisory Committee: Report

Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman are set to return to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) to be formed on Saturday. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35JIarp via Click here

Liquor Seized During Raids in Delhi May Soon be Sold at Govt-run Shops at 25% Less Price

An official said that at present, the excise department destructs seized illegal liquor, including those meant for sale in Haryana, during raids. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2DsGmqr via Click here

No Phones, Scripted Tweets: How Donald Trump's Afghanistan Trip Was Kept Under Wraps

On Thursday, Trump dropped in unannounced on troops at Afghanistan's Bagram military air base in his first trip to the country and only his second to a war zone during his presidency. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Y0wAoX via Click here

UP Govt's Policy to Let Firms Destroy Ponds, Canals on 'Condition' Quashed by Supreme Court

The NGT, in its order of March 6, relied upon an affidavit by the Greater Noida Authority that a bigger alternative pond was being developed and proceeded to wrap up the case. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OChFhX via Click here

Can Amit Shah’s with CMs, Political Parties of Northeast Find Common Ground on Citizenship Bill?

The discussions are reportedly to be held with the intention to bring together various stakeholders on the same page about the contentious Bill on citizenship. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2R7Cbsf via Click here

Students in Pakistan Hold Rallies Across 50 Cities Demanding Restoration of their Unions

The protest was termed as the Student Solidarity March and it was organized and led by the Student Action Committee (SAC) a representative body of different student groups. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35Rd417 via Click here

Deaths Due to Tuberculosis Down by 19 Percent from Since 2010, Says Harsh Vardhan

Harsh Vardhan said that the government is committed to end TB by 2025, five yers ahead of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target i.e. 80 per cent reduction in incidence and 90 per cent reduction in mortality (base line 2015). from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2q8DRH0 via Click here

Israeli Warplane Strikes Hamas Position in Gaza after Rocket Fired: Army

It was the third rocket to be fired from the Palestinian territory at Israel in as many days and came two weeks after a deadly flare-up between Islamic Jihad and Israel. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/37SK4rk via Click here

Donald Trump to Decide if He Wants Lawyers at Impeachment Hearings

Trump has labelled the proceeding by House Democrats a sham, in part because he could not have his lawyers cross-examine intelligence committee witnesses during hearings and depositions. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OYgUyv via Click here

Paris Train Station Partly Evacuated over Inactive Explosive Shell, Say Sources

The shell was found as part of a random check at the station, which serves as a stop for the Eurostar from London, the Thalys from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, four suburban train lines, and two busy Paris metros. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OAuOI0 via Click here

Brazil President Claims ‘Cool Guy’ Leonardo DiCaprio Paid Money to WWF to ‘Torch’ Amazon Rainforest

The World Wildlife Fund has denied receiving a donation from DiCaprio or obtaining photos from the firefighters. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35MlEOr via Click here

Frustrated About Not Having Own Child, Delhi Man Gets 2-year-old Girl Kidnapped for 1 Lakh

Virender Kumar Dutt, 36, had even made a fake certificate of child adoption in the name of an ashram situated in Gurgaon. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33xnJMI via Click here

Govt Extends Mandatory FASTag Roll-out Date to December 15

FASTag is a prepaid tag, affixed on vehicle's windscreen, that enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets the vehicle pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2sw7liP via Click here

London Knife Attack Suspect was Convicted in Terror Charges in 2012: Police

Police identified the man, who was shot dead by officers after the Friday attack, as 28-year-old Usman Khan. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2OYenV1 via Click here

Lankan Tamils, Indian Projects, Counter-Terrorism on Talks Table as Modi Hosts Gotabaya Rajapaksa Today

India and Sri Lanka in 2015 had also decided to partner a strategic oil storage facility in Trincomalee. This was collaboration between Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Sri Lankan unit of Indian Oil Corp. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XVqy96 via Click here

VHP to Not Observe 'Shaurya Diwas', to Light Diyas in Ayodhya After SC Ruling Paves Way for Ram Temple

The VHP, along with its affiliate organisations has been observing Shaurya Diwas on December 6 every year since the Babri Masjid was demolition on this day in 1992. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2qYOlJp via Click here

Municipal Commissioners Can be Prosecuted Under Water Pollution Law, Rules Supreme Court

The top court noted an ambiguity in this regard for want of a precedent as to whether a municipal commissioner can be considered as head of a government department, liable to be prosecuted under the Water Pollution Act. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Osmmut via Click here

Afghanistan vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score, One off Test Day 3 at Lucknow: WI Close in on Win vs AFG

Catch all the live action and live cricket score from Day 3 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and West Indies at Lucknow. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2q2jprh via Click here