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Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and its neighbouring areas today morning. Many parts of the national capital were waterlogged which resulted in traffic across the city. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WCiTjy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He Was Denied A Credit Card. His Revenge: He Built A Unicorn

Russell Cummer was a credit trader at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in Tokyo when he tried and failed to get a credit card. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BsLpDo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zoom-Call Blunders Led To Someone Getting Axed, 1 In 4 Bosses Say: Survey

Nearly 1 in 4 executives have fired a staffer for slipping up during a video or audio conference, and most have levied some sort of disciplinary action for gaffes made in virtual meetings, a survey of... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kJ4872 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cooking Gas Prices Hiked By Rs 25 Per Cylinder. Here Are The Latest Rates

Currently the government provides 12 subsidised LPG cylinders of 14.2 kilograms to a household every year. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38vPBWE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zoom Shares See Record Worst Day In 9 Months As WFH Surge Ends

Zoom Video Communications Inc shares tumbled nearly 17% on Tuesday, after the video conferencing company signaled a faster-than-expected drop in demand and analysts questioned its future plans as... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WAPCFY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New-Generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launch Live Updates

The new-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the second model based on the company's new J platform, and along with new styling, and more modern features the bike also gets a more refined engine. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yEIjuo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

100% Indore Adults Given 1st Dose Of Covid Vaccine: Shivraj Chouhan

All adults in Indore have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine, said Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, calling it a "miracle" in a series of tweets. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yC1WD4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: Stunning Water Spout In Madhya Pradesh Appears To Touch The Sky

Visuals of a water spout at a dam in Madhya Pradesh, shot by villagers, have gone viral on social media. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zyozcU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Google Extends WFH Option, Promises Month's Notice For Return To Offices

Google on Tuesday extended the option for its employees to work from home into next year due to the pandemic. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3t3XWu2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Possible Axis Of China, Pak, Taliban Cause For Worry: P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said the government is congratulating itself for the UNSC resolution adopted on Afghanistan. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3t19yhr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pollution May Cut Life Expectancy Of 40% Indians By 9 Years: US Study

Air pollution is likely to reduce the life expectancy of about 40% of Indians by more than nine years, according to a report released by a U.S. research group on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zABtHx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New-Generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 India Launch: Price Expectation

Royal Enfield is all set to launch the new-generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 on September 1, 2021. It is the highest-selling model for Royal Enfield and is now built on the platform as the Royal... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zxRHB8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: Naomi Osaka Gifts "Olympic Pin" To Young Fan At US Open

Naomi Osaka gave an "Olympic pin" to a young girl at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after her US Open first round match on Monday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yvxYAF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Students Back In Schools After 17 Months, Strict Covid Rules

Schools in the national capital reopened with strict anti-Covid measures in place after a gap of 17 months. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3t4qOlP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazilian Viper Venom May Become Tool In Fight Against Coronavirus: Study

Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus causing... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3t3joiC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: Fisherman Gets Pulled Into A Lake By Huge Fish

Lorant Szabo had been fishing at the lake since his childhood but he did not see what adventure awaited him on a fine June day. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ysGxfC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Adds Canada To "Reconsider Travel" Advisory List Amid Covid Pandemic

The US State Department has raised its travel advisory alert for Canada to a "level 3 - reconsider travel" status amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it said in a statement on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zEPXWY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Wise Decision, Best Decision": Biden Defends US' Afghanistan Exit

President Joe Biden on Tuesday defended his decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan, saying it was in the US national interest. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yw2FG4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fresh Controversy In Punjab Over Harish Rawat's "Panj Pyara" Remark

The Congress's Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat has landed in controversy over a comment meant to boost Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu and four working presidents under him. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38sVPXd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Under India's Presidency, UN Security Council's Resolution on Afghanistan

UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding that territory of Afghanistan not be used to shelter terrorists and that it expects Taliban will adhere to commitments made by it on safe departure... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mJv5Kq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Schools Reopen, Covid Numbers For Children Up In Some States

Some states where schools have opened amid concerns about a third wave of the Covid pandemic, are seeing a rise in infections among children. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38Iblid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"No GST On Papad, Whatever Its Shape": Tax Body Corrects Harsh Goenka

Papad, whatever its shape or name, is exempted from GST, the government's indirect taxation agency clarified today after a social media post claimed that a round papad is exempted from the tax while a... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3t070A2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Fridge Delivery Man To Play In Champions League After Milan Move

Junior Messias completed his incredible rise from delivery man to the Champions League on Tuesday when he signed for AC Milan in a dream move. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gKEEow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Want To Have Good Relations With US, World": Taliban After Withdrawal

The Taliban's top spokesman congratulated Afghans on their victory on Tuesday, hours after the last US troops left the country following 20 years of military intervention. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gMlU84 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Video: Taliban's Celebration As US Troops Left A Minute Before Midnight

Celebratory gunfire echoed across Kabul as Taliban fighters took control of the airport before dawn on Tuesday following the withdrawal of the last U.S. troops, ending 20 years of war that left the... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DvRZL4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Bride, Techie Among 7 Killed In Telangana Flash Floods Due To Rain

At least seven people, including a newly-wed bride, were washed away in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in several districts of Telangana. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mM460B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazil Bank Robbers Strap Hostages To Getaway Cars As Human Shields

Heavily armed gangsters strapped hostages to their getaway cars after robbing two banks in Brazil, in a rampage that left three people dead, police and reports said Monday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DuRn8x https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After Australia's Calls For Covid Probe, A Hack Attack Traced To China

A few days after Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an independent international probe into the origins of the coronavirus, Chinese bots swarmed on to Australian government networks. It was... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Bu7mlk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'More Infectious' C.1.2 Strain, Found In 6 Countries, Worries Scientists

By August 13, the C.1.2 strain had been found in six of South Africa's nine provinces as well as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritius, Portugal, New Zealand and Switzerland. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kFq82E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tata Tigor EV India Launch: What To Expect

The highly-awaited Tata Tigor EV will be launched in the country on August 31, 2021. Here's what you can expect from the new electric subcompact sedan. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WxYHiL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Those Won't Fly Again": Aircraft Disabled Before US Military Left Kabul

The US military disabled scores of aircraft and armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system at the Kabul airport before it left Monday, a US general said. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kCoK0L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

3 Women Among 7 Dead As Their Audi Crashes Into Pole In Bengaluru

While six people died on the spot, the seventh died in the hospital. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zqVQ9X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Economic Toll From Second Covid-19 Wave Not As Bad As Feared

Data due later Tuesday will likely show gross domestic product grew 21% in the three months through June from a year ago. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BpMGLp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: Sumit Antil's "Khatarnak" Performance To Win Gold At Paralympics

Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit Antil won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw (F64) event, shattering the world record not once but thrice. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WBsgAo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Legitimacy, Support Will Need To Be "Earned", Says US

The United States expects the Taliban to live up to their commitments now that US troops have pulled out of Afghanistan, but any legitimacy or support will need to be "earned," US Secretary of State... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BoQBbo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In A First, 9 New Top Court Judges To Take Oath At Once Today

Nine new judges, including three women, would be administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2UXddjC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rise In Covid Cases In Some States Indicates 3rd Wave: Medical Body ICMR

Head of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research said the states which did not face an intense second wave of the pandemic are now with the increasing trend of... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mM0pbu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Never In History Has Withdrawal From War Been Handled So Badly": Trump

Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as by Americans from Afghanistan, former president Donald Trump has said as the US flew its last military flight out... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yvw6rB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As US Troops Leave Afghanistan, New Questions For Biden Administration

For the first time since 2001 there are no American troops in Afghanistan after the United States completed the evacuation of most of its citizens and thousands of at-risk Afghans. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mJ48GI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Killed My Brother For Working For US Troops: Afghan Man In Delhi

Members of the Afghan community entered 8th day of their protest at Delhi's UNHCR office, demanding refugee status and resettlement in the backdrop of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mItW5P https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Last US Troops Leave Afghanistan Ending 20-Year War: Pentagon

The US military announced the departure of the last US troops from Afghanistan Monday, concluding a 20-year conflict that ended with the Taliban seizing control of the country. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WFY7jt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UN Security Council Adopts Afghanistan Resolution, But No "Safe Zone"

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Monday requiring the Taliban to honor their commitment to let people freely leave Afghanistan, but the measure did not cite a "safe zone" mentioned by... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WEeOez https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After Fight Over Phone, Woman Throws 2 Daughters Into Well, Kills Herself

The incident took place on Sunday evening in Parva village under Satai police station limits, some 20 kilometres from the district headquarters, police official Shashank Jain said. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kwvnBA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

16-Year-Old Allegedly Raped By Five, Including Minor In Rajasthan: Police

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five people, including a minor, in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yrS5j5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Who's Anti-Farmer? Punjab Or Haryana": ML Khattar Asks Amarinder Singh

Posting a series of tweets, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today listed some of the areas in which he claimed Haryana performed better than Punjab. He was responding to a jibe from Amarinder... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jvCASY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Taliban Shot Dead My Brother Last Evening": Afghan Man Tells NDTV

The protest by members of the Afghan community at the Delhi office of the UNHCR entered its eighth day today. They have been demanding refugee status and resettlement against the backdrop of the... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3t0922Y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Love Letters": Sena Mocks Probe Agency Summons To Maharashtra Minister

The Shiv Sena, a former ally of the BJP, shares the power with the Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sYh4to https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Staggered Lunch Breaks, Quarantine Room: Delhi Schools' Reopening Rule

Delhi schools for Classes 9 to 12, colleges, universities and coaching institutes will reopen from September 1, 2021. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mRfk3U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why Has Taliban Supreme Leader Akhundzada Not Surfaced? Some Theories

In the days since taking power in Afghanistan, a wide range of Taliban figures have entered Kabul -- hardened commandos, armed madrassa students and greying leaders back from years of exile. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kBqFmc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

16-Month-Old Koo Scores 10 Million Users, Narrows Gap With Twitter

Koo, India's alternative to Twitter Inc., has surged past 10 million users to narrow the gap with the US microblogging site after its repeated clashes with government over the past few months. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kvmWqa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Box Stuck In China For 8 Months Shows Global Supply Chain Crisis

Somewhere in the world's busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mRc3BE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Bitcoin and Ether Touch News Highs, Cardano, Binance Take Off

Cardano has doubled this month, becoming the third-largest digital asset, Binance Coin is also up and a token named Avalanche has tripled in August from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jriHwm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On India's Strength vs Pak, Rajnath Singh Cites Balakot Air Strike

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday indicated that Pakistan, after losing two wars to India, had started resorting to proxy war and that terrorism had become an integral part of its state policy. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sVodKY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Special Moment For Indian Sports": PM After Avani Wins Paralympic Gold

Tokyo Paralympics: Reactions poured in for para shooter Avani Lekhara who became the first Indian woman to win a gold at the Paralympic Games. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DmbTbo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver In Men's Discus Throw (F56)

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Yogesh Kathuniya won silver in men's discus throw (F56) with a best throw of 44.38m. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gJvgkV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2021 TVS Apache RR 310 Launch: Price Expectation

The 2021 TVS Apache RR 310 is expected to get an adjustable front suspension and revision to the engine and a remapped ECU as part of the upgrades. It's also likely to command a marginal premium. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sW08DO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia Wins Javelin Silver, Bronze For SS Gurjar

Tokyo Paralympics: Indians Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze respectively in men's javelin (F46) event at the Paralympics on Monday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Bomscd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Zealand Reports First Death Linked To Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

New Zealand on Monday reported what authorities said was the country's first recorded death linked to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38kMLUl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Antibodies Waning? The Immune System Has A Backup Plan For That

Antibodies against the coronavirus wane over time, but the immune system has a backup plan that doesn't rely on boosters, according to a study by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, where... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sViF3f https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning Star Of 'Up,' Dies At 91

"We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning, peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel," his family wrote on the actor's Twitter account from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mJYHao https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trinamool Slams Himanta Sarma For "Red Carpet" Remark On Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saugata Roy on Sunday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calling him a ''dal badlu'' for his "red carpet" remark against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38D6O0t https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Several Rockets Heard Flying Over Kabul, Targets Unclear: Report

Several rockets were heard flying over the Afghan capital by AFP staff Monday morning, a day after the US said it had destroyed a potential car bomb with an air strike. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sYq0il https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paralympics: Avani Lekhara Wins Gold In Women's 10m Air Rifle (SH1)

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara won gold in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event on Monday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ynCYqV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

100% Himachal Adults Given First Dose Of Covid Vaccine: Health Minister

The Himachal Pradesh government has claimed cent per cent completion of inoculation of the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the state. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38kUr8P https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Vow To Allow Continued Departures, Says 100-Nation Group

The Taliban has assured 100 countries that it will continue to allow foreigners and Afghans with foreign travel papers to leave the country "in a safe and orderly manner," even after the US troop... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38nU65C https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After July, August Too Set For Less Than Normal Rainfall: Weather Office

The rainfall in August has been deficient by 26 per cent so far, with shortfalls in two successive months triggering fear of a below normal monsoon this year. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Wu1HNE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CBI Files 28 Cases As It Begins Probing Bengal Post-Poll Violence

More than 100 CBI officers crisscrossing Bengal to investigate post-poll violence on orders of the Calcutta High Court have filed 28 cases so far, seven of them on Sunday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WAcUw2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Homes Of Men Accused In Horrific Madhya Pradesh Mob Attack Demolished

Days after a tribal man was assaulted in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh and then dragged by a pick-up truck, leading to his death, the district administration today razed the illegal properties of... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jtkCAR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Month's Salary As Bonus For Employees Meeting Health Goals At This Firm

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, conversations around the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle have gained more audience from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sWYDp5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: How A Truck Driver Averted A Crash After Brake Fails At Toll Plaza

A truck heading towards a toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh almost crashes but the driver quickly averted an accident by getting back control of the vehicle in seconds, a video shows. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kAjmeh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Israel Strikes Gaza After Fire Balloons, Border Clashes

The Israeli air force attacked two sites in Gaza early Sunday morning, the army said, after Gazans clashed with forces on the border and launched incendiary balloons at southern Israel. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mET3X1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Breaks My Heart": Grofers Founder On "Hate" Over "10-Minute Delivery"

The founder of online grocery startup Grofers, facing heat over the company's promise to deliver groceries in 10 minutes, has clarified that the presence of its stores in densely located areas and its... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gF4sSQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's Okinawa Suspends Moderna Shots After Detecting More Contamination

Japan's Okinawa region suspended the use of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday after another contamination was spotted, the local government said. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BlzEOZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

UN Security Council Omits Taliban Reference From Statement On Terror

The United Nations Security Council has dropped the Taliban reference from its statement on terrorist attacks near Kabul airport that called on Afghan groups not to support terrorists "operating on... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WyXcRQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Actor Armaan Kohli Arrested In Drugs Case After Raids At Mumbai Home

Actor Armaan Kohli has been arrested in an alleged drugs case, hours after the Narcotics Control Bureau raided his Mumbai home. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Dr1nQf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cupra UrbanRebel Concept Teased

The UrbanRebel Concept mixes pure electrification, sustainability and performance with the thrilling aesthetics of the virtual world. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Dp1ETK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Scripted History": PM Modi To Bhavinaben Patel On Paralympic Silver

Tokyo Paralympics: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "remarkable" Bhavinaben Patel has scripted history, after she won the silver medal in table tennis. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zuzSmk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban "Waiting For Full Control Over Kabul Airport," Says Official

The Taliban, Afghanistan's new rulers, and the departing US forces are aiming for a swift handover of Kabul airport, a Taliban official told Reuters on Sunday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BnIbAW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Bhavinaben Patel Takes Home Historic Silver

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Bhavinaben Patel takes home silver medal, loses in women's table tennis (Class 4) final. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Bngh8o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's Melbourne Extends Sixth Lockdown As Delta Variant Rages

A lockdown of Australia's second-biggest city Melbourne will be extended, authorities announced Sunday as they struggle to quash a stubborn coronavirus Delta variant outbreak. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BoQ3SH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Resistance Forces In Afghan Valley Reject Taliban's Advance Claim: Report

The resistance forces in the Panjshir province on Saturday rejected the Taliban claims that their forces entered Panjshir province from various directions. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gH6BO8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Pakistan Gave Birth To Taliban To Counter India": Former Afghan Envoy

Pakistan had birthed Taliban in an attempt to counter India, a former Afghan envoy has said citing former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2YaSEBL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Police Chargesheet Names 4 For Alleged Rape, Murder Of Minor

The Delhi Police filed a charge sheet in a Delhi court on Saturday against a crematorium priest and three others for alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in the Delhi Cantonment area... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kv4VIt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hundreds From Afghanistan Being Brought To India Despite Challenges: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that despite many challenges India is evacuating its people from Afghanistan, asserting that if any Indian is in trouble anywhere in the world, the... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zq4YLT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Drone Strike Killed 2 "High Profile" ISIS Targets In Afghanistan, Says US

The US took aim at the ISIS group in Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two high-level targets in retaliation for a deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport, where the airlift of those desperate to flee... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BkiGAv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Preparing New Cabinet As US Evacuation Nears End, Says Taliban

The Taliban said on Saturday they were preparing a new cabinet as the US evacuation nears its end and they expected that sharp currency falls and economic turmoil following their takeover of Kabul two... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yrgHJ0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Right To Move Freely In Country Can't Be Denied On Flimsy Grounds: Court

A person cannot be denied on flimsy grounds his fundamental right to reside or move freely anywhere in the country, the Supreme Court has said. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gGLBHg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Form "Press Council Of Tamil Nadu" To Eliminate Fake Journalists: Court

In a bid to weed out fake journalists, the Tamil Nadu government should constitute within three months, a press council, the Madras High Court has ruled. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jruknk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

I'll Be Arrested, Killed Or Declared Winner Of Polls: Brazilian President

Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mL2F2y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"High Command Will Decide": Chhattisgarh Minister On Congress Tussle

Decision on leadership change in Chhattisgarh will be taken by the Congress high command, Health Minister T S Singh Deo said after returning here from Delhi on Saturday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sVETlA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Believes Attack On Kabul Airport "Highly Likely" In 24-36 Hours: Biden

US military commanders believe that another terror attack like the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport is "highly likely in the next 24-36 hours," President Joe Biden warned Saturday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Wwg57O https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

S Jaishankar, Anthony Blinken Discuss Afghanistan Coordination On Call

The US and India will continue to work closely on Afghanistan and the United Nations, the US State Department said in a statement after a meeting between Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kr7dII https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"They Didn't Need To Die": Pentagon Seeks Answers For Kabul Attack

By Wednesday night, U.S. intelligence agencies were near certain that an attack was imminent outside Kabul airport, triggering a State Department warning to American citizens to leave the area... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Y4KkDr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Haqqani, Taliban Separate, Says US, As Pak Terrorist Seen In Afghanistan

Despite close links between terrorist groups Taliban and Haqqani Network, the US State Department on Friday (local time) said that they are two separate entities. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sRsSh4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Intellectuals Have A Duty To Expose Lies Of State": Supreme Court Judge

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Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Faces Turmoil Amid Claims He Wanted Sleaze Tape Out

Nearly a month after taking over as Tamil Nadu's BJP chief, former IPS officer Annamalai is facing trouble amid rumblings with the party. Tensions have been brewing after an audio tape surfaced... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DpyQuw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Congress's Harish Rawat Meets Rahul Gandhi Amid Punjab Tangle

Punjab Congress in charge Harish Rawat is meeting Rahul Gandhi today amid the ongoing turf war in the state unit. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38l4L0U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Sometimes Our Memories Are Short": Rohit Sharma On Pujara Criticism

England vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara finished Day 3 of the third Test unbeaten on 91 amid criticism about his recent form. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Wy1HvN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India Sees Highest Daily Rise In Covid Cases In Nearly Two Months

India's daily Covid numbers jumped by over four per cent as the country reported 46,759 new cases on Saturday, the most in nearly two months, as cases surge in Kerala. 509 deaths were recorded during... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mL35pT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

British Ex-Marine With 200 Animals Survived Kabul Attack

Paul 'Pen' Farthing, a British former Royal Marine who runs an animal shelter in Kabul, Afghanistan, says he was denied entry to the airport due to a change in paperwork rules. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Wxpz2L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Will Shut Down Media, Afghan Photographer Warns

The Taliban will shut down Afghanistan's media and are fooling the West by promising to let journalists operate freely, an award-winning Afghan photographer said after fleeing Kabul over threats by... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Bpuf9T https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2022 Indian FTR 1200 Launch Details Revealed

On the side lines of the launch of the 2022 Indian Chief range, Lalit Sharma, country manager, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. revealed that the 2022 Indian FTR 1200 will be launched in a couple of months'... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yr5yb0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Proved Nothing Is Impossible": Bhavinaben Patel On Paralympics Semis Win

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhavinaben Patel became the first Indian to reach the final of the Paralympic Games table tennis competition. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yjemQl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

No Quick Recognition Of Taliban Government By US Or Allies: White House

The United States on Friday dismissed any chance of rapid recognition for a Taliban government and said it has not decided yet whether it will maintain a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan after next... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Dpw5t2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In Record Haul, Drugs Worth Rs 10 Crore Seized In Mizoram

In the biggest drug haul in Mizoram this year, police have seized 5 lakh Methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 10 crore from a truck near Aizawl and arrested two persons from Assam, a senior officer... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jjUvw6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Killed The Target": US On Drone Strike Against ISIS After Kabul Blasts

The US military said Friday it had carried out a drone strike against a "planner" of the Islamic State-Khorasan, the group which claimed credit for the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jk1Ag6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Tells Citizens To Leave Kabul Airport Gates "Immediately"

The United States urged its citizens Friday to "immediately" leave the gates around Kabul's airport, where a suicide bomber this week targeted crowds trying to flee Taliban rule. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2UT1Mtg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delta Variant Of Covid Doubles Risk Of Hospitalisation, Says Study

The Delta variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 doubles the risk of hospitalisation compared to the Alpha variant it has supplanted as the dominant strain worldwide, researchers reported Saturday... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sQ835C https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fresh Assam, Mizoram Standoff Flares Up Month After Deadly Clashes

A month after the fierce clashes between Assam and Mizoram Police over a border dispute, a fresh standoff has been brewing since Thursday at Khulichara, another border area close to the site of last... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jkHhzc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China Still Withholding "Critical Information" On COVID-19 Origins: Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday that China was withholding "critical information" on the origins of Covid-19 after the US intelligence community said it did not believe the virus was a bioweapon --... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jpetFu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paralympics: Bhavinaben Patel Reaches Final, Assured Of At Least Silver

India's Bhavinaben Patel beat China's Zhang Miao 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8 to reach the women's table tennis (Class 4) final at the Tokyo Paralympics. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gH9gHE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

3rd Test, Day 3: Cheteshwar Pujara, Kohli Hold Firm For India In Leeds

India vs England: Cheteshwar Pujara was left eyeing a first Test century in more than two years as he held firm alongside Indian captain Virat Kohli to keep England at bay on Day 3 at Headingley in... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gEfcRL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo Reunite To Rekindle Past Glories

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier spent six years in Manchester United under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Y4lFPp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Covid Made In God's Computer, Decides Who Gets Infected": Assam Minister

A minister in Assam has claimed that that Covid-19 was a creation of God's supercomputerwhich decides who would get infected with the virus and who would die of it. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jmulbQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mumbai Teen Spends Rs 10 Lakh From Mother's Account On PUBG, Runs Away

A 16-year-old boy ran away from home in the western suburb of Jogeshwari after his parents reprimanded him for allegedly spending Rs 10 lakh through online transactions for playing PUBG, police said... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3B9js3o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Another Rahul Gandhi Meeting Today Over Chhattisgarh "Leadership Issue"

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, facing a challenge to his job from rival TS Singh Deo, headed to Delhi for a meeting with Rahul Gandhi today, sending strong signals to his Congress bosses... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ykcLcT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Britain To End Afghanistan Evacuations In "Matter Of Hours"

Britain to end evacuations from Afghanistan "in a matter of hours", says defence minister: news agency AFP from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WwqLms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opinion: PM Modi's Green New Deal Could Really Work - Here's Why

After making great strides in promoting renewable energy, India is once again being singled out as a global climate laggard. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jjBrOo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

50% Adults In India Have Got At Least One Vaccine Dose

India has completed administering at least one dose of Covid vaccine to at least 50 per cent of its adult population, as 61 crore beneficiaries have been inoculated so far under the nationwide... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3BbxMs2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

85 Including 13 US Troops Killed In Kabul Bombings, ISIS Claims Attack

US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 85 people, including 13 US soldiers outside the... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DmV1kU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kabul Blasts: "Voice Cracking", Biden Reflected Blow To His Presidency

Eyes closing, voice cracking, Joe Biden physically reflected the terrible blow to his presidency from the slaying of 13 US service members during the desperate Kabul evacuation. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sQNJkm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Learned From Master (Pak)': Amrullah Saleh On Taliban Denying ISIS Links

The self-proclaimed ''caretaker'' President of the Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Friday said that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-K) has links with the Taliban and the Haqqani network,... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jiLRxR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Saw Doomsday": He Spent 10 Hours In Kabul Airport Queue. Then, A Blast

Even for a city as used to violent death as Kabul, the scenes after twin blasts tore through crowds thronging outside the airport in from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kvY2Xo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tom Cruise, 59, Unveils The "Most Dangerous" Stunt In MI 7

"We've been working on this for years," said Tom Cruise from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38eLnm0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chris Cairns Suffers Paralysis In Legs After Live-Saving Heart Surgery

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been left paralysed after suffering a stroke during a heart operation and faces "a long road to recovery", his family said Friday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38htZgv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After Bitcoins, Non-Fungible Tokens Are Rolexes And Lambos Among Cryptos

Whether it's crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun paying $500,000 for a picture of a rock, or cartoonish depictions of penguins and apes, NFTs are at the center of the speculative buzz that drives digital... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gBmllN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

60 Civilians, 13 US Troops Killed In Kabul Blasts, ISIS Claims Attack

Twin suicide bombs ripped through crowds outside Kabul airport on Thursday, killing scores of people including 13 US troops and deepening panic in the final days of an already frenzied evacuation... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kqApja https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What is IS-K And What Is Its Relationship With Taliban?

ISIS had been highly critical of the deal last year between Washington and the Taliban that led to the agreement for withdrawing foreign troops, accusing the group of abandoning the jihadist cause. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ynqHmq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

5 Killed In Assam's Dima Hasao After Rebel Group Sets Trucks On Fire

Five people were killed and seven trucks set on fire near Diyungbra in Assam's Dima Hasao district late Thursday night, allegedly by members of the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Dl7XHW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kabul Blasts: Deadliest Day For US Military In About A Decade

Two explosions outside Kabul's international airport killed 12 U.S. service members and at least 60 Afghans, and wounded dozens more, less than a week before U.S. forces are due to depart. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Bi86du https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Staff Left Documents On Afghans Working At UK Embassy In Kabul: Report

Staff at Britain's Foreign Office left documents with contact details of Afghans working for them scattered on the ground at the British embassy compound in Kabul that has been seized by the Taliban,... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kzABwC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fatigue, Shortness Of Breath May Affect Covid Patients For A Year: Study

Fatigue and shortness of breath still afflict many patients a year after their hospitalisation for Covid-19, according to a new Chinese study calling for a better understanding of the pandemic's... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gybqco https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blood Clot Risk Much Higher From Covid Than With Vaccines: UK Study

Covid-19 patients face a much higher risk of developing blood clots than those vaccinated with AstraZeneca Plc or Pfizer Inc.'s shots, according to a large U.K. study. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kxxaq7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"We Will Hunt You Down, Make You Pay": Joe Biden Warns Kabul Bombers

US President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to hunt down the perpetrators of the suicide bombings that killed 12 American troops in Kabul and said the United States will not be deterred from its mission... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DmyYuE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ISIS Arm Behind Kabul Blasts, Suggests Intel Shared With India: Sources

The twin blasts at Kabul airport this evening, which claimed at least 40 lives and injured many others, is suspected to the work of the terrorists of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), after an old name... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zrY6xS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Need World To Stand United: India On Kabul Airport Suicide Blasts

India on Thursday strongly condemned the deadly bomb explosions near the Kabul airport and said the attacks reinforced the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DiH2MV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

3rd Test, Day 2: Joe Root's 23rd Hundred Adds To India's Agony In Leeds

India vs England: Captain Joe Root's third hundred in as many Tests against India took his side closer to a series-levelling win with England placed at 423-8 at Stumps on the second day of the third... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mC1mms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PSG Meet Manchetser City In Champions League As Group-Stage Draw Revealed

Paris Saint-Germain, starring Lionel Messi, and Manchester City will face off in Group A of UEFA Champions League while holders Chelsea will play Juventus in Group H. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38dhSRH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India Revenue Secretary Says Open To 'Tinkering' Tax Rates On Automobiles

India is open to discussing a change in tax rates on automobiles, the country's revenue secretary said on Wednesday, indicating receptiveness over negotiation on a long-standing request from... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DiID5g https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reports Of Death "False", Was "Beaten By Taliban": Afghan Reporter

Even as Tolo News, Afghanistan's first independent news channel, confirmed the death of its reporter Ziar Yaad Khan in Kabul, the man tweeted saying the report is false. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kpefh8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mukesh Ambani Is Going Green But Still Getting Rich Off Oil

Along the Arabian Sea, Jamnagar is a money-making machine for Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, processing crude oil into fuel, plastics and chemicals. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gz2jbD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghan Women Should Not Go To Work For Their Safety: Taliban Spokesman

Admitting that women are not safe in the present Taliban regime, the outfit directed Afghan women to work from home. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2XZnnl2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indian-Origin Ex-CEO Of Mobile App Startup Charged With Fraud In US

An Indian-origin former CEO of a technology company has been arrested in the US and charged with defrauding investors to the tune of USD 80 million by overstating the startup's revenue and other key... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WpyEKZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"High Terror Threat" At Kabul Airport, "Leave Immediately": US, Allies

Western nations warned their citizens Thursday to immediately leave the surrounds of Kabul airport over a terrorist threat, as thousands of people try to reach a dwindling number of evacuation... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mzFgkO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Navjot Sidhu's Advisor Have To Go, Says Congress's Punjab In-Charge

Harish Rawat said, "These advisors were not appointed by the party. We have asked Sidhu to dismiss them. If Sidhu does not do that, I will. We do not want people who embarrass the party," he added. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38c2eG2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 8 Leaders Taliban Needs On Board To Avoid Civil

The Taliban's military takeover of Afghanistan was swift and decisive. Forming an inclusive government to avoid another civil war is proving to be much harder. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gB0RFE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Jabs For Children (12-17) From October In Zydus Cadila Rollout: Official

Details for the vaccination of children between 12 and 17 will be made public before the Zydus Cadila vaccine - the first to be approved for the below-18 population - is rolled out in October,... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jhPRi3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Waning Covid Cases Helped Keep Economy Steady In July

Relaxation in restrictions and a lower-than-expected hit to the economy from the second wave of the pandemic is fueling hopes of a faster recovery in coming months from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ynpP0Z https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Appoints Ex Guantanamo Detainee As Defence Minister: Report

Over 10 days after the Taliban captured Kabul following the collapse of the US-backed government, they are now switching focus to how to run a country in crisis. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mv3aOd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch: The Milk Crate Challenge Doctors Are Warning About

Health experts warned Wednesday that people should not attempt the latest viral challenge -- walking over a pyramid of precariously balanced milk crates. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ksOv3d https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Kia Seltos X-Line Trim Unveiled In India; Launch Next Month

Kia India has unveiled a new top-end variant of its popular compact SUV - the Kia Seltos. Called the Kia Seltos X-Line, the SUV was first showcased as a pre-production concept at the 2020 Auto Expo. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3Dj5sWt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

46,164 Fresh Covid Cases In India, 22.7% Higher Than Yesterday

India added 46,164 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours - a 22 per cent jump - while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 607.The country's overall case load now stands at 3.25 crore, while total... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ytvHpT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Resistance Spreading In Afghanistan: Brother Of Anti-Taliban Group Leader

The comments by Ahmad Wali Massoud to AFP in Paris come as his nephew Ahmad Massoud, the son of the commander killed in 2001, seeks to lead -- alongside former vice-president Amrullah Saleh -- an... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WpktFK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Judges Not Living In Ivory Towers, Aware Of Covid Situation: High Court

The High Court said that government officials were risking their lives on the streets to manage the situation. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mA6mYH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 11 lakh From His Workplace: Delhi Police

A 32-year-old caretaker of an office was arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 11 lakh from his workplace in southwest Delhi's Kishangarh area, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gxJpSt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Government Approves 9, Including 3 Women, For Elevation To Supreme Court

The government has approved nine names for elevation to the Supreme Court. The names have been sent to the President for issuing warrant of appointments. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gALT2q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Opinion: For Asset Recycling, The Adani, Ambani Factor For India

The asset recycling craze that got under way in Australia with the 2013 leasing of Port Kembla and Port Botany near Sydney is reaching India. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mw5zYP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Threatened, Beat UN Staff, Document Says: Report

An internal UN security document seen by Reuters describes veiled threats, looting of UN offices and physical abuse of staff since August 10, shortly before Taliban swept to power. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ygHKqq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

3rd Test, Day 1: Anderson Sparks Collapse Before Openers Frustrate India

India vs England: Pacer James Anderson ripped through the top order as India collapsed to 78 all out in the third Test at Headingley before openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed capped a near-perfect... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zjyT8E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Money Laundering Probe Against Chinese Apps Throws Up A 'Hairy' Racket

The ED has found that racketeers have been exporting human hair to China and other countries via India's northeastern border after considerably undervalueing the commodity. Money was found to be paid... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3ygS0il https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is It Safe To Send Children To School Now? An Expert Says This

School Reopening News: Clarifying queries amid resuming schools in offline mode and sending children to schools, Dr NK Arora, in an interview with NDTV has said that the schools must be reopened in a... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38jSfOR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Delhi Panel Recommends Reopening Schools For All Classes: Sources

Delhi school reopening: In the first phase, students in higher classes should be called back for offline classes, followed by middle classes, and primary classes in the end, the committee has... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yjawXc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uddhav Thackeray's Old Dig At Yogi Adityanath Viral Amid Narayan Rane Row

A 2018 comment by Uddhav Thackeray against Yogi Adityanath has resurfaced on social media since the arrest of Union Minister Narayan Rane yesterday over his comments against the Maharashtra Chief... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zi8RT1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Writer Apologises For Column On Indian Food, Calls Himself "D***head"

An opinion piece in The Washington Post, written by humour columnist Gene Weingarten, that has sparked a heated discussion on social media and earned scathing criticism hundreds, including from Top... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zcs7Bx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Don't Panic And Get Back To Work', Taliban Order Former Officials

Ashraf Haidari, an economist at the Aghan finance ministry, was waiting anxiously at home when a call came from the Taliban: a commander ordered him back to work so he could help run the country once... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38dI2Ua https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"You Stood Still And Silent". How Malala Faced Taliban Bullets

Nine years after she was shot by the Taliban, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai watched in horror as the terrorist group seized power in Afghanistan. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3koELqJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Major Old Rule Could Be Changed By Centre Ahead Of LIC's Mega-IPO

India is considering allowing foreign direct investment in Life Insurance Corporation, according to a person familiar with the matter, which could enable a single overseas investor to buy a large... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WpaPT1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After Bail, Minister Narayan Rane Asked To Appear Before Cops Next Week

Union Minister Narayan Rane, who was arrested yesterday in Maharashtra over his "slap Uddhav Thackeray" comment and granted bail within eight hours, has been asked to appear before the police in... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sImyYY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Narayan Rane's Son Nitesh Shares Clip From "Raajneeti". Target, Sena

Union Minister Narayan Rane's son shared a movie clip to give a "befitting reply" warning to Shiv Sena, shortly after the Union Minister got bail last night. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DhXCwz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Scrambles To Complete Afghanistan Pullout As Threat Of Attacks Rises

President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States is on pace to finish evacuations from Afghanistan by Aug. 31, but left open the chance of extending the deadline. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kjQoiY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launch Date Officially Announced

The countdown has begun for the launch of the new generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 that arrives right in time ahead of the festive season next month. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38bavdu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China Eyes Afghanistan's $1 Trillion Minerals With Risky Bet On Taliban

When the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001, the global economy looked a lot different: Tesla Inc. wasn't a company, the iPhone didn't exist and artificial intelligence was best known as a Steven... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3mwgwtm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Karnataka Urges IT Firms To Extend Work From Home To Dec 2022. Here's Why

The Karnataka government on Tuesday urged IT companies to extend the work from home option for employees to December 2022 keeping in view of traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road due to the Bengaluru... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Wn6qjs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccine Effectiveness Dropped After Delta Became Dominant: US Health Body

The effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines among front-line workers declined to 66% after the delta variant became dominant, compared with 91% before it arose, according to a report from the U.S. Centers... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Wn71Se https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

16 Of 78 Afghanistan Evacuees, Who Reached Delhi Yesterday, Are Covid +ve

Sixteen Afghanistan evacuees out of the 78 that landed in India yesterday are coronavirus positive. As a measure of precaution, all 78 have been quarantined. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kDv48j https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Explained: Why Is August 31 The Date For US Pullout From Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he aims to have all US forces out of Afghanistan by August 31, ending a massive two-week airlift from the country at the risk of leaving potential evacuees... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3koixW4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China To Add "Xi Jinping Thought" To National Curriculum

Chinese President has sought to strengthen the ruling Chinese Communist Party's role in all areas of society, including its businesses, schools and cultural institutions since 2012. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jeiXPh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kamala Harris Delays Vietnam Trip After Mystery "Health Incident"

The CIA sees a "very strong possibility" that the syndrome is intentionally caused, and that Russia could be responsible, but is withholding definitive conclusions pending further investigation. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sId1kG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Former Meghalaya MLA Gets 25 Years In Jail In Child Abuse Case

A former Meghalaya legislator was sentenced to 25 years in jail for raping a minor girl in 2017 when he was an MLA. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2Woe4Kp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

77 Cases On Muzaffarnagar Riots Withdrawn, Lawyer Tells Supreme Court

The Uttar Pradesh government has withdrawn 77 cases relating to the Muzaffarnagar riots without giving any reasons, the Supreme Court was told on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gwdhhN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Odisha MLA, 49, Clears Class 10 Exam Held Offline

Ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA Purna Chandra Swain was among the 5,233 students who cleared the Class 10 matriculation examination held on offline mode by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2WgmpAu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

5 Bengal Teachers Allegedly Consume Poison Amid Protest Against Transfers

Five contractual government school teachers in West Bengal's Kolkata allegedly drank a poisonous substance in front of the education department in Kolkata to protest against transfers to "distant... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/387m7y0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Quits After Colleague Releases Alleged Sleaze Video

Tamil Nadu BJP General Secretary KT Raghavan quit the party post after a colleague release a video from a sting operation. The video showed him involved in an alleged sleaze video call with a female... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3yeDKqb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Charlie Watts: The Heartbeat Of The Rolling Stones

British drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday at 80, was known as the quiet man of the scandal-soaked Rolling Stones from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3DoL8Do https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Minister Narayan Rane Faces Arrest Over 'Slap Uddhav' Jab; BJP-Sena Clash

Workers of Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena and opposition BJP clashed on streets in Mumbai in a snowballing controversy over Minister Narayan Rane's comment on slapping Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kiNBGA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Have Stopped Food, Andarab Valley Situation Dire: Amrullah Saleh

Afghanistan's "acting" President Amrullah Saleh has highlighted the dire "humanitarian situation" in Andarab valley of the northern Baghlan province and accused the Taliban of committing human rights... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kjEV2L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

3 Girls Locked In Tamil Nadu Home Over Father's Loan, Rescued Hours Later

Three young girls were locked up in their home in Tamil Nadu for several hours on Monday, by a man their father owed money to. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jbLTYl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Meetings With Rahul Gandhi As Congress Moves On To Chhattisgarh Problem

Weeks after clamping a lid on a crisis in Punjab, the Congress is firefighting in Chhattisgarh, where Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's minister TS Singh Deo has laid claim to the top post, demanding... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3y7MQVD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Infosys Hits Record High, Market Capitalisation Tops $100 Billion

Infosys shares have so far this year rallied 40 per cent, massively outperforming the Sensex which has advanced 16.6 per cent. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/385yzyg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Would Have Given (Uddhav Thackeray) A Slap": Row Over Minister's Remark

Union minister Narayan Rane has sparked off a row over his remarks about slapping Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for what he claimed as the latter's ignorance of the year of India's... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sHL3FF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vaccinated Getting Covid At Surprisingly High Rate, Scientists Say

Anecdotes tell us what the data can't: Vaccinated people appear to be getting the coronavirus at a surprisingly high rate. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gs5SjP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

3 Copies Of Guru Granth Sahib Flown From Kabul, Minister Shares Video

Three copies of Guru Granth Sahib were flown to India from Kabul along with Indian citizens and 46 Afghan nationals as part of the government's evacuation efforts from Afghanistan. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/38azhKx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghan Pop Star Blames Pak For Taliban Takeover, Says India "True Friend"

Afghanistan's famous pop star, Aryana Sayeed, who escaped from the Taliban after the takeover of Kabul, has blamed Pakistan for empowering the terrorist outfit and expressed her utmost gratitude to... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zqVtfL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

2021 Triumph Speed Twin India Launch Details Announced

The 2021 Triumph Speed Twin will get 3 bhp more peak power and a stronger bottom end with torque coming in 500 rpm lower. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gscbUl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"New Era Of Convenience": Vaccine Slots Can Now Be Booked On WhatsApp

With India eyeing the goal to vaccinate all adults by the end of this year, the government today introduced a new facility to make it easier to book vaccine slots using WhatsApp. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2UGKcsm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia Pandemic Panel Backs Reopening Targets Despite Sydney Outbreak

Australia can proceed with its reopening plans when the country reaches 70%-80% vaccination levels, the government's pandemic modelling adviser said, even as some states hinted they may not ease... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3gnXf9K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bhupesh Baghel To Meet Rahul Gandhi, Rival TS Singh Deo Already In Delhi

Bhupesh Baghel visit to the national capital where state's Health Minister TS Singh Deo has also reached this afternoon from Bhopal is being linked to the purported two-and-a-half-year power-sharing... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3j732lU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Probe Agency Seizes Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar's Bungalow In Chennai

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has "seized" a sea-facing bungalow in Chennai, Rs 82.5 lakh cash, and over a dozen luxurious cars in connection with a money laundering case against... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3kmwzaq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Joe Biden Expected To Decide On Afghan Evacuation Deadline In 24 Hours

Joe Biden could signal his intentions at a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3jbpCtJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Army Clears Way For Promoting 5 Women Officers To Colonel Rank

An Army selection board has cleared the way for promotion of five women officers to Colonel rank after they completed 26 years of "reckonable service", the Defence Ministry said on Monday. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sMYfJx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban Near Resistance Stronghold Panjshir After Retaking 3 Nearby Areas

The Taliban were in position near the Panjshir valley and had retaken three districts in northern Afghanistan that fell to local militia groups last week, a spokesman said on Monday, though there... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3j85qsE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bangle Seller Attacked In Indore Accused Of Molesting Minor, Case Filed

A bangle seller beaten up and robbed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly using a fake Hindu name, has been accused of molestation and sexual harassment and a police case has been filed against... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3B0cfSY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Maharashtra's Delta Plus Variant Count Crosses 100 After 27 New Cases

Maharashtra recorded 27 new cases of the Delta Plus COVID-19 variant today, taking the total number of Delta Plus cases in the state to 103, according to the state health department. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/384wvGD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US Mobilizes Commercial Airlines For Afghan Evacuation In Rare Measure

The dramatic evacuation of people fleeing Afghanistan will involve a US military-civilian alliance that dates back to 1951 but which has been activated only twice before: in 1990-1991 during the Gulf... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/2XKuxcB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rain On Greenland Ice Sheet, Possibly A First, Signals Climate Change Risk

Rain fell at the highest point on Greenland's ice sheet -- possibly for the first time -- in an event Danish scientists on Monday said was most likely driven by climate change. from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3sT5P5D https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

5 Lakh Vaccinations In A Day In Bengal, Over 1 Crore Fully Vaccinated

Bengal achieved twin Covid vaccine milestones as it administered five lakh vaccine doses Monday - the highest-ever single-day vaccinations in the state so far - which took the tally of fully... from NDTV News - Topstories https://ift.tt/3zeHVDL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tokyo Paralympics: Kohli Sends "Best Wishes And Support" To Team India