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Delhi Metro Sees Sharp Fall In Ridership after Recent Fare Hike
- November 24, 2017
After the second metro fare hike in October, Delhi Metro lost over three lakh commuters per day, PTI reported today. The daily average ridership of the metro came down significantly to 24.2 lakh in October from 27.4 lakh in September, translating to a decline of around 11 per cent. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
After the second metro fare hike in October, Delhi Metro lost over three lakh commuters per day, PTI reported today. The daily average ridership of the metro came down significantly to 24.2 lakh in October from 27.4 lakh in September, translating to a decline of around 11 per cent. (more...)
Spectacle, security on display at Macy's parade
- November 24, 2017
The parade came less than a month after a truck attack on a bike path near the World Trade Center killed eight people , and police went all-out to ensure the spectacle went off safely. Olaf from the movie "Frozen" and Chase from TV's "Paw Patrol" will be among the new balloons, along with a new version of the Grinch of Dr. Seuss fame. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The parade came less than a month after a truck attack on a bike path near the World Trade Center killed eight people , and police went all-out to ensure the spectacle went off safely. Olaf from the movie "Frozen" and Chase from TV's "Paw Patrol" will be among the new balloons, along with a new version of the Grinch of Dr. Seuss fame. (more...)
TTP, Daesh, JA using Afghan soil to attack Pakistan: FO spokesperson
- November 24, 2017
Faisal said the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, Daesh and Jamaatul Ahrar groups were using Afghan soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan. During a press conference on Monday, General John Nicholson said his offer was meant to discourage Pakistan's army from attacking civilians across the Afghan border while responding to cross-border attack by terrorists. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Faisal said the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, Daesh and Jamaatul Ahrar groups were using Afghan soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan. During a press conference on Monday, General John Nicholson said his offer was meant to discourage Pakistan's army from attacking civilians across the Afghan border while responding to cross-border attack by terrorists. (more...)
BJP names 13 candidates in the fifth list for Gujarat Assembly Elections
- November 24, 2017
The latest list consists of three Patel candidates , three repeat legislators and one woman candidate. However Gujarat Congress president, Bharatsinh Solanki, said that they may have an alliance but it will decided in a day or two. With this the BJP, which is ruling the state since last two decades, has declared contestants for 148 out of total 182 seats. Chaudhary had contested from the seat in 2012 on a Congress ticket and won by over 8,000 votes. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The latest list consists of three Patel candidates , three repeat legislators and one woman candidate. However Gujarat Congress president, Bharatsinh Solanki, said that they may have an alliance but it will decided in a day or two. With this the BJP, which is ruling the state since last two decades, has declared contestants for 148 out of total 182 seats. Chaudhary had contested from the seat in 2012 on a Congress ticket and won by over 8,000 votes. (more...)
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to face propaganda charge in Iran court
- November 24, 2017
Iran has told jailed Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe that she will appear in court next month accused of spreading propaganda, her husband, Richard, said on Thursday. The latest charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 38, were raised after Boris Johnson mistakenly suggested that she had been training journalists in Tehran when she was initially arrested on spying charges in April past year. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Iran has told jailed Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe that she will appear in court next month accused of spreading propaganda, her husband, Richard, said on Thursday. The latest charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 38, were raised after Boris Johnson mistakenly suggested that she had been training journalists in Tehran when she was initially arrested on spying charges in April past year. (more...)
German SPD to put any gov't role up for vote - Schulz
- November 24, 2017
The breakdown of talks has left Merkel with few options left to form a new government after September's election, with some hoping the talks could resume and others pushing for a new vote. The SPD has been under growing pressure to drop their opposition to a renewed "grand coalition" with Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Christian Social Union (CSU) Bavarian allies after September's election. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The breakdown of talks has left Merkel with few options left to form a new government after September's election, with some hoping the talks could resume and others pushing for a new vote. The SPD has been under growing pressure to drop their opposition to a renewed "grand coalition" with Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Christian Social Union (CSU) Bavarian allies after September's election. (more...)
Hafiz Saeed's release: How can India finish off the Mumbai attack mastermind?
- November 24, 2017
Saeed's house arrest, which began in January, was ended this week by a court. WASHINGTON: The United States has expressed deep concern over release of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Saeed, who is accused by the U.S. The assault brought nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India to the brink of war. He has moved around freely in Pakistan as the head of the Jamaat-ud-Dawa or JuD which presents itself charitable organisation but is seen as a front for terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Saeed's house arrest, which began in January, was ended this week by a court. WASHINGTON: The United States has expressed deep concern over release of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Saeed, who is accused by the U.S. The assault brought nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India to the brink of war. He has moved around freely in Pakistan as the head of the Jamaat-ud-Dawa or JuD which presents itself charitable organisation but is seen as a front for terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. (more...)
Suspected militants attack mosque in Egypt; casualties feared
- November 24, 2017
The explosion took place during noon prayers before gunmen opened fire on worshippers leaving the mosque, witnesses and security forces said. Reports state a few minutes after prayers finished a bomb was exploded inside the building. Militants in the Sinai Peninsula have declared allegance to ISIS since 2014 and carried out a number of attacks. Egypt has been fighting an Islamist insurgency since President Mohammed Morsi was ousted in 2013. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The explosion took place during noon prayers before gunmen opened fire on worshippers leaving the mosque, witnesses and security forces said. Reports state a few minutes after prayers finished a bomb was exploded inside the building. Militants in the Sinai Peninsula have declared allegance to ISIS since 2014 and carried out a number of attacks. Egypt has been fighting an Islamist insurgency since President Mohammed Morsi was ousted in 2013. (more...)
Irish government faces crisis at crunch time for Brexit
- November 24, 2017
The Fianna Fail move comes after Fitzgerald admitted she was made aware of an attempt to discredit a police whistleblower in a 2015 email but failed to act. Over the past few days Mr Coveney has said that Britain's financial settlement would not ensure the smooth passage of Brexit talks to the next stage. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The Fianna Fail move comes after Fitzgerald admitted she was made aware of an attempt to discredit a police whistleblower in a 2015 email but failed to act. Over the past few days Mr Coveney has said that Britain's financial settlement would not ensure the smooth passage of Brexit talks to the next stage. (more...)
WEATHER: Sheffield set for a cold, crisp wintry day
- November 24, 2017
People across the North East will need to wrap up warm this weekend as wintry weather sees temperatures fall to -3C. Friday will be a breezy and very cold day. However, the odd shower will spread from the west in the afternoon, these likely to be wintry on the Derbyshire hills. Temperatures well below normal by day, despite some sunshine and also below by night. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
People across the North East will need to wrap up warm this weekend as wintry weather sees temperatures fall to -3C. Friday will be a breezy and very cold day. However, the odd shower will spread from the west in the afternoon, these likely to be wintry on the Derbyshire hills. Temperatures well below normal by day, despite some sunshine and also below by night. (more...)
Brussels hosts EU Eastern Partnership summit today
- November 24, 2017
Like those three countries, Armenia previously negotiated an EU Association Agreement. This was the first time the European Union invited Lukashenko, who had been on an European Union sanctions list during previous Eastern Partnership summits. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Like those three countries, Armenia previously negotiated an EU Association Agreement. This was the first time the European Union invited Lukashenko, who had been on an European Union sanctions list during previous Eastern Partnership summits. (more...)
Day after inaugural Hyderabad can ride Metro
- November 24, 2017
Actually Modi is visiting Hyderabad for Global Entrepreneur Summit in which Ivanka is the chief guest. For now, metro trains on twin tracks overhead will have a 15-minute frequency (a train for every 15 minutes) for six months with restricted speed limits and it is likely to continue for some time with three cars with a carrying capacity of 1,000 passengers. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Actually Modi is visiting Hyderabad for Global Entrepreneur Summit in which Ivanka is the chief guest. For now, metro trains on twin tracks overhead will have a 15-minute frequency (a train for every 15 minutes) for six months with restricted speed limits and it is likely to continue for some time with three cars with a carrying capacity of 1,000 passengers. (more...)
CM Fadnavis offers cop cover to Afroz Shah, others
- November 24, 2017
Speaking about the incident that forced Shah to suspend the whole drive, he said, there was a police of garbage near a fishermen's area on the beach. He said that the volunteers were facing abuse from goons for picking up the garbage. In return Aditya Thackeray assured Shah that all support would be given. Afroz said that he made a decision to drop the drive since "despite working hard at the ground level, I realised that people's mindsets were not changing". (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Speaking about the incident that forced Shah to suspend the whole drive, he said, there was a police of garbage near a fishermen's area on the beach. He said that the volunteers were facing abuse from goons for picking up the garbage. In return Aditya Thackeray assured Shah that all support would be given. Afroz said that he made a decision to drop the drive since "despite working hard at the ground level, I realised that people's mindsets were not changing". (more...)
Swag Se Swagat Song | Tiger Zinda Hai | Salman Khan | Katrina Kaif
- November 24, 2017
In the video , we also see director, choreographer and actress say about the interesting things that happen during the shoot. Talking about the success of the song, Vishal Dadlani told us, "I'm grateful to the fans, for loving " Swag Se Swagat " so much, and taking us to such heights, so quickly!" Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have come together onscreen again for Ali Abbas Zafar's Tiger Zinda Hai . (more...)
- November 24, 2017
In the video , we also see director, choreographer and actress say about the interesting things that happen during the shoot. Talking about the success of the song, Vishal Dadlani told us, "I'm grateful to the fans, for loving " Swag Se Swagat " so much, and taking us to such heights, so quickly!" Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have come together onscreen again for Ali Abbas Zafar's Tiger Zinda Hai . (more...)
Ayushmann Khurrana In Yet Another Family Drama, Signs Amit Sharma's 'Badhaai Ho'
- November 24, 2017
Badhaai Ho will be directed by Amit Sharma, who has helmed over a 1000 ad films, including the one on Google Reunion and a short film for Kashmir Tourism, and made his feature film debut with the Arjun Kapoor-Sonakshi Sinha-starrer Tevar in 2015. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Badhaai Ho will be directed by Amit Sharma, who has helmed over a 1000 ad films, including the one on Google Reunion and a short film for Kashmir Tourism, and made his feature film debut with the Arjun Kapoor-Sonakshi Sinha-starrer Tevar in 2015. (more...)
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge host a low-key wedding reception
- November 24, 2017
The guests at the reception included Vidya Malvade, Sachin Tendulkar with wife Anjali Tendulkar, director Abhishek Kapoor with wife Pragya, Hazel Keech, Harbhajan Singh and others. Zaheer and Sagarika's first photo as a newly-wedded couple was shared by Anjana Sharma, the head of Business and Brand marketing for Zaheer Khan's Prosport Fitness Studio, on Instagram. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The guests at the reception included Vidya Malvade, Sachin Tendulkar with wife Anjali Tendulkar, director Abhishek Kapoor with wife Pragya, Hazel Keech, Harbhajan Singh and others. Zaheer and Sagarika's first photo as a newly-wedded couple was shared by Anjana Sharma, the head of Business and Brand marketing for Zaheer Khan's Prosport Fitness Studio, on Instagram. (more...)
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Granted Leave for 3 Months
- November 24, 2017
Dar was relieved on Wednesday of his three roles, including his portfolio in the Finance Ministry and has been informed of the decision. Dar has denied all charges, as has former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who also faces corruption cases after being ousted by a court in July in what his supporters call a political vendetta engineered by opposition leaders and elements of the powerful military. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Dar was relieved on Wednesday of his three roles, including his portfolio in the Finance Ministry and has been informed of the decision. Dar has denied all charges, as has former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who also faces corruption cases after being ousted by a court in July in what his supporters call a political vendetta engineered by opposition leaders and elements of the powerful military. (more...)
Pink hypersoft and orange superhard join Pirelli's 2018 tyre line-up
- November 24, 2017
Furthermore, the Italian company said that every compound is a step softer compared to a year ago, after coming under criticism for the idleness of the hard tyres - they failed to complete a racing lap in the 2017 season, only appearing once outside winter testing, in Free Practice for May's Spanish Grand Prix . (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Furthermore, the Italian company said that every compound is a step softer compared to a year ago, after coming under criticism for the idleness of the hard tyres - they failed to complete a racing lap in the 2017 season, only appearing once outside winter testing, in Free Practice for May's Spanish Grand Prix . (more...)
Madhya Pradesh Vyapam scam: CBI files chargesheet against 592 people
- November 24, 2017
The promoters of three Bhopal-based private medical colleges were also mentioned in the chargesheet. The accused promoters did not give any comment when contacted by PTI . Of the accused, 347 have been charge-sheeted for the second time. The CBI had recently given a clean chit to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the VYAPAM scam. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The promoters of three Bhopal-based private medical colleges were also mentioned in the chargesheet. The accused promoters did not give any comment when contacted by PTI . Of the accused, 347 have been charge-sheeted for the second time. The CBI had recently given a clean chit to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the VYAPAM scam. (more...)
UK Brexit Minister Says London Might Not Get a Deal With EU
- November 24, 2017
Theresa May is reportedly set to offer Brussels more cash in a Brexit divorce deal , as she is prepared to meet the EU's demands for more cash. Leading Brexit campaigners, including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson , have agreed to increase Britain's offer of a financial settlement in a bid to move the withdrawal negotiations onto trade, newspaper reports said. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Theresa May is reportedly set to offer Brussels more cash in a Brexit divorce deal , as she is prepared to meet the EU's demands for more cash. Leading Brexit campaigners, including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson , have agreed to increase Britain's offer of a financial settlement in a bid to move the withdrawal negotiations onto trade, newspaper reports said. (more...)
Oposición venezolana destituye a Ledezma como alcalde metropolitano de Caracas
- November 24, 2017
Helen Fernández , alcaldesa encargada de Caracas , informó el lunes sobre la detención de extrabajadores del ayuntamiento, entre ellos: Carlos Luna, exdirector de seguridad; Elizabeth Cárdenas, exfuncionaria de protocolo y Carmen Catalina Andarcia, gerente de finanzas, a quien registraron su apartamento y despojaron de su pasaporte. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Helen Fernández , alcaldesa encargada de Caracas , informó el lunes sobre la detención de extrabajadores del ayuntamiento, entre ellos: Carlos Luna, exdirector de seguridad; Elizabeth Cárdenas, exfuncionaria de protocolo y Carmen Catalina Andarcia, gerente de finanzas, a quien registraron su apartamento y despojaron de su pasaporte. (more...)
Sheena Bora murder case: Indrani playing victim card, says Peter
- November 24, 2017
In an attempt to pass the buck on to Peter, on November 15, Indrani moved an application seeking Peter's call data records (CDR), alleging that "her husband Peter and driver Shyamwar Rai had abducted her daughter Sheena, and made her untraceable". (more...)
- November 24, 2017
In an attempt to pass the buck on to Peter, on November 15, Indrani moved an application seeking Peter's call data records (CDR), alleging that "her husband Peter and driver Shyamwar Rai had abducted her daughter Sheena, and made her untraceable". (more...)
Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express Train Route and Popular Halts
- November 24, 2017
It was reported that the train was heading towards Patna from Vasco Da Gama, Goa . May 4, 2014: At least 20 people were killed and about 100 injured when the Diva Junction-Sawantwadi passenger train derailed between Nagothane and Roha stations in Maharashtra's Raigad district. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
It was reported that the train was heading towards Patna from Vasco Da Gama, Goa . May 4, 2014: At least 20 people were killed and about 100 injured when the Diva Junction-Sawantwadi passenger train derailed between Nagothane and Roha stations in Maharashtra's Raigad district. (more...)
RK Nagar by-poll to be held on December 21
- November 24, 2017
The poll in the constituency which was scheduled to be held on April 12 this year, was cancelled by the EC in the wake of allegations of voters being bribed. Marudhu Ganesh, has been fielded by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for this seat. Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran had announced that he would contest the election as the candidate of the AIADMK. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The poll in the constituency which was scheduled to be held on April 12 this year, was cancelled by the EC in the wake of allegations of voters being bribed. Marudhu Ganesh, has been fielded by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for this seat. Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran had announced that he would contest the election as the candidate of the AIADMK. (more...)
Suspect Accused of Killing Ollie the Pit Bull Appears in Bond Court
- November 24, 2017
His story led to adoption offers from around the country, and a GoFundMe page set up for him raised about $40,000 before his death. Hollywood Police Department confirmed the news and said that the DNA evidence found at the scene of the incident matched with that of the suspect, who was identified as 31-year-old Brendan Evans , Fox-affiliated television station WSVN-TV reported . (more...)
- November 24, 2017
His story led to adoption offers from around the country, and a GoFundMe page set up for him raised about $40,000 before his death. Hollywood Police Department confirmed the news and said that the DNA evidence found at the scene of the incident matched with that of the suspect, who was identified as 31-year-old Brendan Evans , Fox-affiliated television station WSVN-TV reported . (more...)
AIG Ashraf Noor martyred in Hayatabad blast
- November 24, 2017
The vehicle caught fire after the blast and a thick cloud of smoke could be seen billowing from the area. However, some reports said it was a suicide attack, but no official has confirmed it. No group has claimed the responsibility of the blast yet. The Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif condemned the Peshawar blast and expressed grief over loss of precious lives. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
The vehicle caught fire after the blast and a thick cloud of smoke could be seen billowing from the area. However, some reports said it was a suicide attack, but no official has confirmed it. No group has claimed the responsibility of the blast yet. The Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif condemned the Peshawar blast and expressed grief over loss of precious lives. (more...)
Cong writes to Prez on delay in Par's winter session
- November 24, 2017
Union Minister Anant Kumar, while addressing media after the meeting, said, "This will be a 14-day session". "We request and seek cooperation from all parties, including the opposition, for smooth functioning of both Houses to make this session fruitful", Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar said. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Union Minister Anant Kumar, while addressing media after the meeting, said, "This will be a 14-day session". "We request and seek cooperation from all parties, including the opposition, for smooth functioning of both Houses to make this session fruitful", Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar said. (more...)
United Kingdom workers facing no growth in earnings for the next 20 years
- November 24, 2017
Wth almost £12 billion of welfare cuts still to work their way through the system and day-to-day public spending due to be 3.6% lower in 2022/23 than it is now, "this is not the end of austerity, not by a long chalk", said Mr Johnson. The downgrade to growth means the United Kingdom economy will be £65bn smaller by 2021 than the government thought in March 2016. The depressing forecast was made in the IFS's bleak assessment of Philip Hammond's Budget . (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Wth almost £12 billion of welfare cuts still to work their way through the system and day-to-day public spending due to be 3.6% lower in 2022/23 than it is now, "this is not the end of austerity, not by a long chalk", said Mr Johnson. The downgrade to growth means the United Kingdom economy will be £65bn smaller by 2021 than the government thought in March 2016. The depressing forecast was made in the IFS's bleak assessment of Philip Hammond's Budget . (more...)
Eight 'N.korean' men found in Japan coast
- November 24, 2017
Hachiro Okonogi, chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, told reporters after a Cabinet meeting that the men have said they were fishing before the boat broke down and washed ashore. Over the summer North Korea fired two missiles over Japan, angering Tokyo. Defections by boat to Japan are not common given the distance, though it has happened before - in 2011, nine North Koreans tried to sail to South Korea but ended up across the sea in Japan. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Hachiro Okonogi, chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, told reporters after a Cabinet meeting that the men have said they were fishing before the boat broke down and washed ashore. Over the summer North Korea fired two missiles over Japan, angering Tokyo. Defections by boat to Japan are not common given the distance, though it has happened before - in 2011, nine North Koreans tried to sail to South Korea but ended up across the sea in Japan. (more...)
Resignation letter fake, BJP is nervous: Solanki
- November 24, 2017
Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki on Thursday blamed the BJP for the "fake resignation letter with his signature going around", adding the state's ruling party were "rattled" by the Congress' surging popularity. "We will register a complaint before the Election Commission against this", Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi said. Mr. Solanki accused the BJP of circulating fake documents to misguide people. (more...)
- November 24, 2017
Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki on Thursday blamed the BJP for the "fake resignation letter with his signature going around", adding the state's ruling party were "rattled" by the Congress' surging popularity. "We will register a complaint before the Election Commission against this", Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi said. Mr. Solanki accused the BJP of circulating fake documents to misguide people. (more...)
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