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US, European Allies Warn Of Iran''s ''provocative'' Nuke Steps

Rome, Oct 30 (AP) President Joe Biden said Saturday that nuclear talks with Iran would resume as he and European leaders warned Tehran that accelerated and provocative nuclear steps it has taken will jeopardize its return to compliance under a 2015 nuclear agreement. Biden and the leaders of Germany, France and Britain met as Iran continues to enrich uranium to near-weapons-grade levels. The leaders are trying to revive the 2015 deal and restore Iran's program to where it was under the pact, which kept the Islamic republic at least one year away from the potential to field a nuclear weapon.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3BzjPnr via Click here

Kolkata Police To Act Tough Against Violators Of Firecracker Ban

Kolkata Police will take strict action against anybody found bursting firecrackers in violation of the Calcutta HIgh Court's ban on sale and use of all kinds of fireworks during Diwali and Chhath Puja, a senior official said on Saturday. Kolkata Police Commissioner Soumen Mitra held a meeting during the day with all deputy commissioners and other senior officers of the force and directed them to ensure that the ban is strictly implemented. "There will be tight surveillance throughout the city, and we would take strict action as per the law against the violators, the official said. The Calcutta High Court had on Friday ordered a ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers during Diwali, Chhath Puja and other festivities to check air pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A division bench comprising justices Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Aniruddha Roy directed the police to initiate legal action against anyone found violating the ban. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.

Ethiopia''s Rival Tigray Forces Claim To Take Strategic City

Nairobi, Oct 30 (AP) Tigray forces said Saturday they have taken control of a key city on the route to Ethiopia's capital, while Ethiopia's government denied it and the United States urged the Tigray fighters to halt their advances as the yearlong war intensifies. Tigray forces spokesman Getachew Reda told The Associated Press the fighters took the strategic city of Dessie on Saturday afternoon. He also asserted they already had commanding positions on the outskirts of the nearby city of Kombolcha and had its airport in their sights.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3w01VZU via Click here

Deputy Bank Branch Manager Found Dead In Ayodhya, Names 2 Policemen In Her 'Suicide Note'

A 32-year-old deputy manager of the Punjab National Bank branch at Sahanganj in Faizabad was found hanging in her rented accommodation on Saturday, with a purported suicide note pointing fingers at two police personnel, officials said. Ayodhya Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Pandey said the matter is under investigation. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3EvF0Jb via Click here

Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria Made Notifiable Diseases Under Epidemic Diseases Act

Vector-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria have been made as notifiable diseases under the Epidemic Diseases Act, according to an official notification. The notification makes it compulsory for all hospitals to provide information to the government about any such case that they receive. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3mtbMnU via Click here

ST-W vs HB-W Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs for WBBL 2021 match, October 31, 4:45 AM IST

Check here ST-W vs HB-W Dream11 Team Predictions and hints for the WBBL 2021 match between Sydney Thunder Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women. Also, check the schedule of the Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women match. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bqc88F via Click here

Former Maryland Man Sentenced At Guantanamo To 26 Years

A military jury imposed a sentence of 26 years Friday on a former Maryland man who admitted joining alQaida and has been held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center. But under a plea deal, the man could be released as soon as next year because of his cooperation with U.S. authorities. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bqjhpn via Click here

Former Maryland Man Sentenced At Guantanamo To 26 Years

A military jury imposed a sentence of 26 years Friday on a former Maryland man who admitted joining alQaida and has been held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center. But under a plea deal, the man could be released as soon as next year because of his cooperation with U.S. authorities. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3nAd5Ru via Click here

Railway To Issue Mumbai Suburban Train Tickets For MPSC Exam

The Central Railway on Friday night announced it will issue tickets to candidates, invigilators and support staff required to conduct an examination of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for travelling in suburbabn trains in Mumbai in Mumbai on Saturday and Sunday. At present, only passes and not daily tickets are issued to commuters wanting to travel by Mumbai's suburban trains. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XVlsOC via Click here

Two Killed, Four Injured In Knife Attack By Neighbour In Bhiwandi Town

Two persons were killed and four members of a family, including three children, were injured when their neighbour attacked them with a knife on Friday morning in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi near here in Maharashtra, police said. The gruesome incident, triggered by a petty quarrel, took place in the Gaibi Nagar area of Bhiwandi and the accused, Mohammad Ansarul Haque Lukman Ansari, 45, has been arrested, a senior official from the Shanti Nagar police station said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bmV0jY via Click here

Assam Registers 278 New Covid Cases, 3 More Deaths

Assam reported 278 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, 44 less than the previous day's figure, taking the tally to 6,10,150, a National Health Mission (NHM) bulletin said. The positivity rate dropped slightly to 0.73 per cent from 0.81 per cent on Thursday when the state had registered 322 fresh cases. Three fresh fatalities - two from Kamrup Metro district and one from Nalbari - during the day pushed the death toll to 5,992. The bulletin said 1347 more coronavirus patients have died of other ailments. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bphn8I via Click here

Assam Registers 278 New Covid Cases, 3 More Deaths

Assam reported 278 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, 44 less than the previous day's figure, taking the tally to 6,10,150, a National Health Mission (NHM) bulletin said. The positivity rate dropped slightly to 0.73 per cent from 0.81 per cent on Thursday when the state had registered 322 fresh cases. Three fresh fatalities - two from Kamrup Metro district and one from Nalbari - during the day pushed the death toll to 5,992. The bulletin said 1347 more coronavirus patients have died of other ailments. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pKmU1Y via Click here

West Indies vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs for Today’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 match, October 29, 03:30 PM IST

West Indies vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Check here WI vs BAN Dream11 Team Predictions and hints for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 match between West Indies vs Bangladesh. Also, check the schedule of the West Indies vs Bangladesh match. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3Cpp2Qj via Click here

Chhattisgarh Records 28 COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

Chhattisgarh's COVID-19 infection count reached 10,05,926 on Wednesday with addition of 28 cases, while the death toll reached 13,575 with two new fatalities, a health department official said. The recovery count reached 9,92,088, after five people were discharged from hospitals and seven completed home isolation during the day, leaving the state with 263 active cases, he said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3EnOxSE via Click here

2 Persons Arrested, Over 500 Kg Firecracker Seized In North Delhi's Sadar Bazar Area

Two persons have been arrested and over 500 kg firecracker, brought from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur for sale in the national capital, has been seized from north Delhi's Sadar Bazar area, police said on Wednesday. On September 28, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vQQi7w via Click here

2 Persons Arrested, Over 500 Kg Firecracker Seized In North Delhi's Sadar Bazar Area

Two persons have been arrested and over 500 kg firecracker, brought from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur for sale in the national capital, has been seized from north Delhi's Sadar Bazar area, police said on Wednesday. On September 28, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vNq0Dm via Click here

Ecuador President Calls For Dialogue With Indigenous On Second Day Of Protests

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday called for dialogue following a second day of demonstrations by indigenous and civil society groups against gasoline price rises, and said his government would keep security forces on highways to maintain order. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vSvA7t via Click here

T20 World Cup 2021 Points Table, Highest Run Scorer, Highest Wicket Taker Update After Nam vs Sco Match

Meanwhile Scotland have been demoted to the bottom position after the loss to Namibia who move to third spot--even ahead of India. Pakistan remains top of the table with two in two. New Zealand and India are fourth and fifth respectively. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3BnDlU1 via Click here

Enforcement Of Indoor Vaccine Mandates Proves Uneven In US

Go out for a night on the town in some U.S. cities and you might find yourself waiting while someone at the door of the restaurant or theater closely inspects your vaccination card and checks it against your photo ID. Or, conversely, you might be waved right through just by flashing your card. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3BiKepN via Click here

T20 World Cup 2021: Senior Pro Shoaib Malik Guides Pakistan Home After Haris Rauf Special Against New Zealand

Pakistan underlined their credentials as early Twenty20 World Cup favourites when they held their nerve to beat New Zealand by five wickets in Sharjah on Tuesday and secure a second straight victory in the tournament. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3Bi7S5x via Click here

South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs for Today’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 match, October 26, 03:30 PM IST

South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Check here SA vs WI Dream11 Team Predictions and hints for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 match between India vs Pakistan. Also, check the schedule of the South Africa vs West Indies match. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jAXVdq via Click here

Plan Was To Bring The Ball Back In: Shaheen Shah

Shaheen Shah Afridi, whose magic first spell turned out to be a game-changer, said that he had worked hard on bringing the ball back into the right-handers, which paid rich dividends against India in their T20 World Cup opener. Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets to win their first game in the global event against the arch-rivals, with Shaheen claiming 3/31 and his victims were vice-captain Rohit Sharma, senior opener KL Rahul, and skipper Virat Kohli at the death. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jzwKjo via Click here

India Beat Oman 2-1 In U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Indian football team beat Oman 2-1 in the qualifiers of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup here on Sunday night. Rahim Ali put India ahead as early as the seventh minute when he successfully converted from the spot. Vikram doubled the lead in the 38th minute when he received the ball from Rahim Ali and placed his shot past the goalkeeper. Waleed halved India's lead when he scored in the 89th minute after receiving a cross from Abdullah. "It was an exciting game. We (India) were trying for an early goal and we got that. We were deserving of that goal. After that, we changed tactically. Once we got the goal, we did not have to chase down the two centre backs," India head coach Igor Stimac said after the match. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3b6yiN5 via Click here

Assam Logs 139 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Tally Rises To 6,08,589

Assam reported 139 fresh COVID-19 on Sunday, lower than its five-day streak of over 300 single-day infections, a bulletin issued by the National Health Mission said. The state's caseload mounted to 6,08,589 with the new cases detected out of 19,713 samples, even as five more coronavirus deaths were registered, it said. Assam now has 2,510 active cases, and 5,98,759 patients have so far recovered from the disease, including 244 since Saturday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZtNgua via Click here

Assam Logs 139 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Tally Rises To 6,08,589

Assam reported 139 fresh COVID-19 on Sunday, lower than its five-day streak of over 300 single-day infections, a bulletin issued by the National Health Mission said. The state's caseload mounted to 6,08,589 with the new cases detected out of 19,713 samples, even as five more coronavirus deaths were registered, it said. Assam now has 2,510 active cases, and 5,98,759 patients have so far recovered from the disease, including 244 since Saturday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3mbHHtc via Click here

Three Tourists From Mumbai Die In HP's Kinnaur Due To Bad Weather

Three tourists from Mumbai died in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Sunday due to snowfall and extremely bad weather conditions, officials said. The deceased have been identified as Deepak Narayan (58), Rajender Pathak (65) and Ashok Madhukar (64), they said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jsXVMA via Click here

Winning One Game Is Not End Of The World, Says Irate Kohli But Accepts Being "Outplayed"

A visibly irritated India captain Virat Kohli said it would not have been the end of the world for him even if his team had won instead of suffering a heavy defeat to arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup here on Sunday. Pakistan recorded their biggest T20 International win, hammering India by 10 wickets in their opening T20 World Cup match, which was also their first against the neighbours in 13 attempts at the global meet. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pwDulK via Click here

Students' Body Stages Stir Near Delhi Police Headquarters Over 'Rape' Of 7-year-old Girl

Members of student organisation Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) and the Centre for Struggling Women (CSW) staged a protest near the Delhi Police headquarters on Sunday against the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in the city's Ranjeet Nagar area. They submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioner of police of Central district, the organisations said in a statement. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZpEayH via Click here

Students' Body Stages Stir Near Delhi Police Headquarters Over 'Rape' Of 7-year-old Girl

Members of student organisation Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) and the Centre for Struggling Women (CSW) staged a protest near the Delhi Police headquarters on Sunday against the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in the city's Ranjeet Nagar area. They submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioner of police of Central district, the organisations said in a statement. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3C6ImS2 via Click here

T20 World Cup 2021, Afghanistan vs Scotland, Preview: After Chaotic Build-up, Afghanistan Open Their Campaign Against Spirited Scots

Afghanistan finds itself in turmoil again after the Taliban takeover of the country in August. The cricketers could not get much practice due to the situation at home and there was also a controversy over team selection with star spinner Rashid Khan stepping down soon after the squad was announced. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30R8qmp via Click here

Assam Reports 300 Plus New COVID Cases For Five Days In A Row

The new COVID-19 cases in Assam continued to be more than 300 for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday when three more deaths due to the disease were reported, the National Health Mission (NHM) bulletin said. The positivity rate remained the same at 0.81 per cent since Friday. The 324 new cases on Saturday were detected from 39,768 tests taking the total COVID-19 caseload in the state to 6,08,126. Three new fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,967. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pwqhJO via Click here

Assam Reports 300 Plus New COVID Cases For Five Days In A Row

The new COVID-19 cases in Assam continued to be more than 300 for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday when three more deaths due to the disease were reported, the National Health Mission (NHM) bulletin said. The positivity rate remained the same at 0.81 per cent since Friday. The 324 new cases on Saturday were detected from 39,768 tests taking the total COVID-19 caseload in the state to 6,08,126. Three new fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,967. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XBXrfk via Click here

Assam Man Shares Pic With Foot On Ancient Ganesha Idol, Arrested

A man was arrested in Assam's Nagaon district for sharing on social media a photograph of him placing a foot on the head of an ancient idol of Lord Ganesha, police said on Saturday. The man, who hails from Kacha village in Kachua police station, was arrested on Friday based on an FIR lodged by the committee of the temple located at Tengalangso village along the boundary of Nagaon and West Karbi Anglong districts, an officer said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3GdqBCZ via Click here

Assam Man Shares Pic With Foot On Ancient Ganesha Idol, Arrested

A man was arrested in Assam's Nagaon district for sharing on social media a photograph of him placing a foot on the head of an ancient idol of Lord Ganesha, police said on Saturday. The man, who hails from Kacha village in Kachua police station, was arrested on Friday based on an FIR lodged by the committee of the temple located at Tengalangso village along the boundary of Nagaon and West Karbi Anglong districts, an officer said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3nowt3D via Click here

Assam: Five Prisoners, Three Cops Injured As Van Hits Truck

At least five inmates of Nagaon Prison and three Assam Police personnel were injured as the van carrying them hit a truck a turned turtle on National Highway 36 in Assam, police said on Saturday. The incident took place near 11th Mile area on Friday night when the prisoners' transport vehicle was trying to overtake the truck. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3Gfa1Tu via Click here

Assam: Five Prisoners, Three Cops Injured As Van Hits Truck

At least five inmates of Nagaon Prison and three Assam Police personnel were injured as the van carrying them hit a truck a turned turtle on National Highway 36 in Assam, police said on Saturday. The incident took place near 11th Mile area on Friday night when the prisoners' transport vehicle was trying to overtake the truck. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vL3vPl via Click here

Cash, Shredded Documents Found At Couple's Home In Spy Case

The FBI found a trash bag of shredded documents, thousands of dollars in cash, latex gloves and a gobag when they searched the home of a Maryland couple accused of trying to sell information about nuclearpowered warships to a foreign country, an agent testified Wednesday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3b2lgQt via Click here

Biden Under Pressure As U.S.-Mexico Border Arrests Reach Record Highs

U.S. authorities arrested 1.7 million migrants at the U.S.Mexico border this fiscal year, the most ever recorded, according to a U.S. government source familiar with the numbers, underscoring the stark political and humanitarian challenges the Biden administration faces on immigration. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pjivmf via Click here

Haitians Protest Kidnappings As FBI Says It Will Assist In Effort To Find Missionaries

Haitians on Monday mounted a nationwide strike to protest a growing wave of kidnappings, days after the abduction of a group of missionaries prompted FBI involvement and fueled international concerns over gang violence in the crisisstricken Caribbean nation. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3FXQjLS via Click here

Haitians Protest Kidnappings As FBI Says It Will Assist In Effort To Find Missionaries

Haitians on Monday mounted a nationwide strike to protest a growing wave of kidnappings, days after the abduction of a group of missionaries prompted FBI involvement and fueled international concerns over gang violence in the crisisstricken Caribbean nation. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3G1uzhV via Click here

Saab Story: Maduro Ally Appears In Court On Graft Charges

Miami, Oct 18 (AP) A businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicols Maduro's inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal court Monday after a weekend extradition that has further strained relations between the U.S. and Venezuela's socialist government. Alex Saab's legs shook nervously while seated as he waited, handcuffed and in an orange jumpsuit, for the start of the hearing, which took place via Zoom with more than 350 journalists, gawking opponents of Maduro and members of Saab's family in attendance.. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3G2i4D4 via Click here

Saab Story: Maduro Ally Appears In Court On Graft Charges

Miami, Oct 18 (AP) A businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicols Maduro's inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal court Monday after a weekend extradition that has further strained relations between the U.S. and Venezuela's socialist government. Alex Saab's legs shook nervously while seated as he waited, handcuffed and in an orange jumpsuit, for the start of the hearing, which took place via Zoom with more than 350 journalists, gawking opponents of Maduro and members of Saab's family in attendance.. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3lUdOgS via Click here

BH-W vs PS-W Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs for WBBL 2021 match 7 between Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, October 19, 11:20 AM IST

Check here BH-W vs PS-W Dream11 Team Predictions and hints for the WBBL 2021 match between Brisbane Heat Women and Perth Scorchers Women. Also, check the schedule of the Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women match from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Z2szoQ via Click here

AM vs BD Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs for Today’s Afghanistan One Day Tournament 2021 match 5 between Amo Region vs Band-e-Amir Region, October 19, 09:45 AM IST

Check here AM vs BD Dream11 Team Predictions and hints for the Afghanistan One Day Tournament 2021 match between Amo Region and Band-e-Amir Region. Also, check the schedule of the Amo Region vs Band-e-Amir Region match from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3vlOlzX via Click here

T20 World Cup Warm Up: KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan On Song as India Win With an Over to Spare

Rahul made batting look easy with six boundaries and three sixes in his 24ball51 while Kishan was retired hurt after a chiselled 70 off 46 balls that had three sixes apart from seven boundaries as India chased a target of 189 with an over to spare. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aOPdDS via Click here