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Hospitals and Schools Are Being Bombed in Syria. A U.N. Inquiry Is Limited. We Took a Deeper Look.

By BY MALACHY BROWNE, CHRISTIAAN TRIEBERT, EVAN HILL, WHITNEY HURST, GABRIEL GIANORDOLI AND DMITRIY KHAVIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/39t4ojT

New Army chief Lt Gen MM Naravane visits National War Memorial in Delhi

General Naravane saluted the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the eternal flame, and laid a wreath at the memorial. General Naravane took over as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Tuesday, succeeding General Bipin Rawat who has become India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SHrBZR

SMS services restored in Kashmir Valley

All mobile networks and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, in view of security concerns in the region following the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile State. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qf0dAT

Google marks the arrival of New Year with a doodle

Google on Wednesday marked the arrival of New Year 2020 with a doodle. Today's doodle was a continuation of the doodle series introduced by Google on New Year's Eve. The doodle, like yesterday, featured Froggy who is seen while looking up the weather in Google Search on your mobile device. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2FaKgp6

Vice President Naidu, PM Modi extend new year greetings

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended new year greetings, hoping aspirations of everyone are fulfilled in 2020. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QfRsWY

‘It’s Green and Slimy’

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2MFzVFJ

Court: Drafting health plea shows Indrani mentally fit

In a detailed order rejecting Sheena Bora murder accused Indrani Mukerjea’s plea for bail on health grounds, a special CBI court observed recently that she had drafted her bail application and enumerated several grounds supporting her contention, which indicated that she was mentally fit despite her medical ailments. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MKm7JQ

Ban PFI for violence during anti-CAA stir, UP police tell govt

The Uttar Pradesh police has written to the state home department seeking a ban on Popular Front of India (PFI), a “radical” Islamic outfit with notable pockets of influence in western UP and which is accused of being behind incidents of violence and vandalism during recent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/36gfqXI

F.D.A. Plans to Ban Most E-Cigarette Flavors but Menthol

By BY SHEILA KAPLAN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2FbfqMQ

Gujarat: 10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census

Around 8,000-10,000 cameras will be used to carry out the 2020 lion census in Gujarat, the last abode of the Asiatic lion. As against 15,000sqkm area surveyed in the last census, lions will be counted across 25,000sqkm area spanning seven districts. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MLuODV

Kerala passes resolution seeking CAA withdrawal

In a rare show of unity, the Kerala assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution demanding that the Centre withdraw the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 immediately, making the state the first to oppose the controversial law legislatively. Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan said by passing the resolution, the assembly has ‘raised its status’ and Kerala has led by example, though it is moot that the resolution will have any impact beyond its symbolism. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QykU9T

From P Chidambaram to Pilatus, a busy year for ED

It was a hyperactive year for Enforcement Directorate in 2019 when the agency had in its custody some of the most high profile persons like former finance minister P Chidambaram, former Karnataka minister D K Shivakumar, Fortis Healthcare promoter Malvinder Singh and Religare CMD Sunil Godhwani in various cases. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sslgXG

After Ayodhya & Rafale verdicts in 2019, SC to decide on CAA & J&K this year

At a time when dissent gets traction among intellectuals and social media, the Supreme Court in 2019 achieved the unexpected by rendering a unanimous verdict on the 70-year-old Ayodhya land dispute and putting stamp of approval on the deal to purchase 36 fully-loaded Rafale jets from France. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/36gadz9

Protect Veterans From Fraud

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/36oXN8x

Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble

By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY, ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37mK6XF

Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/356WYj6

Big rush for UGC-NET in Kashmir

Despite an internet clampdown, Jammu and Kashmir registered 83.5% attendance of candidates registered in the UGC-NET December 2019 exam, second only to 84% in Kerala, and also recorded a 10% qualification rate as against the national average of 8.2%. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QEVcQU

After 5-month break, Kashmir to get back SMS from today

Jammu & Kashmir administration on Tuesday said SMS will be activated in Kashmir from midnight on Tuesday, after a gap of nearly five months. There is no word of restoration of internet services though. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2u8oDU2

The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in January

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Huawei Posts Solid Growth but Warns of Difficulties Ahead

By BY PAUL MOZUR from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2QwR31n

Silently Bids Adieu

By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/35gL5Y4

Google rings in 2020 with doodle on New Year's Eve

Google on Tuesday unveiled a doodle to ring in 2020. Today’s Doodle featured 'Froggy' the weather frog to help ring in 2020! Froggy is a familiar face for those who have used Google's weather search feature on their mobile phones. The doodle was designed by 'Doodler' Sophie Diao. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZIYy9J

2019: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2teWY3e

Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers

By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2QCSw6i

U.S. Population Makes Fewest Gains in Decades, Census Bureau Says

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QEwLDs

Uber and Postmates File Suit to Block California Freelancer Law

By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZB7BcG

Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers

By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8mCzD

To check crime, coaches of all trains to get CCTV cameras by 2022: Govt

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With eye on tourists from China, India revamps policy

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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv

By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QBrqwz

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2F9n62h

Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial

By BY ERIC LIPTON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZCv39z

Double the Federal Minimum Wage

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SIqNUv

After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings

By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/36acVGp

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Midnight Traveler’ and ‘Her Smell’

By BY JULIA CARMEL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Q6IT0E

Ukraine, Huawei, Soccer: Your Monday Briefing

By BY MIKE IVES from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2Q7D5Eb

PM Narendra Modi launches social media campaign in support of CAA

rime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the newly introduced Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is meant to give refuge to the persecuted refugees and launched a social media campaign in support of the new legislation. Earlier, BJP had also launched a social media campaign to "bust myths" surrounding the new law. The Prime Minister, in a tweet, asserted that the CAA does not take away anoyone's citizenship. "#IndiaSupportsCAA because CAA is about giving citizenship to persecuted refugees & not about taking anyone’s citizenship away. Check out this hashtag in Your Voice section of Volunteer module on NaMo App for content, graphics, videos & more. Share & show your support for CAA," he tweeted. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/37hDrOr

Indian Navy bans use of Facebook by naval personnel

It has also banned smartphones at naval bases, dockyards and on-board warships.The "stringent" step has been taken by Navy soon after seven naval personnel were caught leaking sensitive information to enemy intelligence agencies over social media, Navy officials said.In an internal order issued by the Navy, it stated that bans on messaging apps, networking and blogging, content sharing, hosting, e-commerce sites are under promulgation. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q942ri

Only Nitish can tell under what circumstances JD(U) supported CAA in both Houses: Prashant Kishor

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What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 17

By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZyBjzf

Left Behind by Migrant Husbands, Women Break the Rules and Go to Work

By BY DIONNE SEARCEY AND LAURA BOUSHNAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tg4evC

Indian-Americans hold events in New York in support of CAA

Members of the Indian diaspora held events at different places to express their support for the amended Citizenship Act, terming it as a historic step taken by the Indian govt. A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Modi govt and CAA. They raised slogans such as “We support Modi” and “We support CAA.” from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QrOcH4

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: The political story so far

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Former Congress advisor Prashant Kishor questions Sonia Gandhi's silence on NRC

Political Strategist and Vice-President of JD(U) Prashant Kishor has questioned the silence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the issue of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Taking part in demonstrations - that is all legitimate and valid, (but) why there is not even a single official statement coming from the Congress president on the issue is something beyond (my) understanding," Kishore said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Q5C3Zn

The Decade We Changed Our Minds

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/364Bgxo

Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth

By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZxWKAe

Whipping up nationalism has a shelf life: Kamal Nath

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