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44 killed after bus falls in 700-ft gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal; rescue ops on

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At least 44 people were reportedly killed after a bus fell in a 700-ft deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal on Sunday morning. The bus, run by a private operator, broke into two pieces after falling into the gorge.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2yUNvRe

Bodies of 7 women, 4 men of 'same family' found hanging in a house in Delhi's Burari; probe begins

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At least 11 members of a family were found dead under suspicious circumstances in New Delhi's Burari area on Sunday morning. According to initial reports, the bodies were found hanging with their mouths and eyes gagged.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KB9O2T

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik govt faces public backlash after one-hour rain inundates Bhubaneswar roads

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The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government in Odisha faced public backlash on Saturday after a brief spell of rain brought the capital to a standstill.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2MBjzeB

Mandsaur rape case: Survivor's father says no to compensation, demands death penalty for culprits

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The father of the eight-year-old rape survivor has said no to monetary compensation granted by the Madhya Pradesh government and has sought the death penalty for the accused. "I do not want any compensation. I just want the accused to be hanged," the father told media on Saturday after a BJP minister announced that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has transferred Rs 5,00,000 in his account. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tTxDbD

Amarnath Yatra: Fourth batch of pilgrims leaves from Jammu, weather likely to improve

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The fourth batch of 6,877 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left from Jammu on Monday morning as the weather showed signs of improvment. The India Metreological Department has predicted that flood-affected Jammu and Kashmir is likely to receive only scattered rainfall over next three days.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KzU1hw

Deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar extended till March 31 next year

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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Saturday extended the deadline for the PAN-Aadhaar linking to March 31 next year. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tJnHCp

Jammu and Kashmir: Amarnath Yatra on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes suspended due to heavy rains

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The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes on Saturday due to inclement weather, officials said. The yatra has been suspended on both the routes as the tracks are slippery because of rain, a spokesperson of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) said in Srinagar. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Ng8JMu

In open letter to Delhiites, Arvind Kejriwal makes case for full-statehood to national capital

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In an open letter to people to Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday made a case for his demand for full-statehood status to the national capital. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tSwq4F

President summons Rajya Sabha for Monsoon Session from July 18

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday summoned the the Rajya Sabha for the Monsoon Session from July 18. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KzS1pt

Madhya Pradesh: Condition of Mandsaur rape victim 'continuously improving', says doctor

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The eight-year-old girl is undergoing treatment at the MY Hospital in Indore following the brutal rape, is out of danger and her condition is continuously improving, hospital authority said on Saturday.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KvdEdH

Jio's New Offer Gives Users Benefits Worth Up to Rs. 4,900

Jio Oppo Monsoon offer is being extended to both new and existing Jio SIM users, specially those on Jio 198 or Jio 299 recharge. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2z7fe1d

Fake news creators up their game in Mexico

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Ahead of Mexico’s presidential election on Sunday, Facebook pages criticizing the leftist frontrunner feature posts with thousands of “likes” and no other reactions or comments, suggesting automation. from Reuters Video: Technology https://ift.tt/2KkU5Wi

Three people killed as heavy rains wreak havoc in Jammu region, flood alert issued in Central Kashmir

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At least three deaths were reported from Jammu owing to rain-related incidents on Saturday and over a dozen houses were also damaged due to the rains in the district. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tPfxaV

Facing cross-border terrorism for decades, lack of global support thwarted our counter-terror efforts: India at UN

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India on Friday told the United Nations (UN) that the country is facing the scourge of terrorism from across the borders for decades and rued that its counter-terror efforts get thwarted due to lack of global support in exchange of information and extradition of the accused “hiding” outside.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KxC7PQ

Terrorist groups like JeM, Hizbul Mujahideen recruiting children in Kashmir: UN

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In a scathing indictment of the terrorist groups operating in Kashmir valley, a report by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that they are recruiting children for their armed campaign. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tNS0qE

Yet another Twitter assault on Sushma Swaraj; this time accused of Muslim appeasement

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Days after being trolled and abused on Twitter over a controversy involving the issuance of passport to an inter-faith couple, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was again trolled on the micro-blogging site on Saturday and accused of appeasing Muslims. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2MBBRg0

Aadhaar Virtual ID is now operational: UIDAI

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which has the authority to issue Aadhaar cards, on Saturday said that its Virtual ID (VID) system is now operational with its Authentication User Agencies (AUA) that have migrated to the new system. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2z74vUv

Tinder Now Encrypts Photos Shared on App

Tinder's announcement was made via a letter addressed to Senator Ron Wyden who had written to Tinder back in February requesting the company to encrypt photos. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KvuGoV

Uber Proposes Self-Regulation to Address West Bengal Government Concerns

Uber on Saturday proposed measures to address concerns expressed by the West Bengal government over its fare policy. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2lNlbXf

Ghaziabad: 10 arrested after 20 people fall ill post consuming momos in Indirapuram

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At least 20 people fell ill after consuming momos in Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad on Thursday. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KmSijo

Social media democratised discourse, helped people express their views: PM Modi

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Extending greetings to the people of India on the the occasion of World Social Media Day,Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the new medium has played a key role in "democratising our discourse" besides helping people in expressing their views and showcasing their creativity. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KnrdN6

Microsoft Working on Dual-Display Surface Device for 2018 Release: Report

Details of Microsoft's secret Surface device codenamed Andromeda that it reportedly plans to release in 2018, have been spotted in a leaked internal document. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KlmxHt

Cauvery river dispute: Karnataka to challenge board's formation in Supreme Court

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An angry Karnataka government would challenge the setting up of the Cauvery River Management Authority (CRMA) and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) by the Centre in the Supreme Court as they were formed without consulting the state, a senior minister said on Saturday. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KhOike

42 lakh senior citizens voluntarily gave up railway concessions in last 9 months, says PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that 42 lakh senior citizens voluntarily gave up their railway concession in the past nine months. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tHXZy5

Thane extortion case: Police file charge sheet against Dawood Ibrahim and his brothers Iqbal Kaskar, Anees Ibrahim

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The Thane police on Saturday filed a charge sheet against fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim and his brothers Iqbal Kaskar, and Anees Ibrahim in connection to a case filed on the complaint by a prominent builder in 2017. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2yUtev5

Vivo Nex Pop-Up Camera Bug Makes It Elevate When Not Required: Report

A video suggests that the pop-up selfie camera on the Vivo Nex comes up while opening a chat window on Telegram, when no camera function is prompted. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2MzRa8J

Vijay Mallya summoned on August 27 by special PMLA court under new fugitive offenders ordinance

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Explosion as rocket crashes after lift-off

A rocket has crashed back down to Earth just six seconds after taking off in Japan. from Tech News - Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News https://ift.tt/2Kxwb5W

Mumbai's iconic cluster of Victorian Gothic, Art Deco buildings gets UNESCO World Heritage tag

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The UNESCO has included the iconic cluster of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings in Mumbai in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KxBGol

Flood alert issued in Central Kashmir as intermittent rain continues, people living on banks of river Jhelum asked to evacuate

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Intermittent rains continued in Jammu and Kashmir with authorities issuing a flood alert in Central Kashmir region, even as water levels started receding in the southern parts of the Valley. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2lMsA9s

Mobiistar Is Here to Change What You Expect From a Budget Smartphone

The company's goal is to help increase mobile phone adoption by offering affordable smartphones with exceptional user experience. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KzXfSf

Xiaomi Mi A1 Now Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update: What You Should Know

Users are advised to take a backup of SMS history on their Xiaomi Mi A1 before updating. File size of the Android 8.1 Oreo update is said to be around 1.2GB. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2KvbmrT

Amarnath Yatra resumes after weather improves; flood alert in J&K remains

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After being suspended for a couple of days due to inclement weather conditions, the annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from both the on-foot routes of Baltal and Pahalgam on Saturday. Incessant rainfall in the region for the past few days forced the authorities to suspend the yatra, but with improvement in weather pilgrims were allowed to proceed towards the cave shrine. Air sorties by the administration have also resumed from Baltal. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2KzZ7KJ

Reliance Industries Buys US-Based Telecom Solutions Provider Radisys

According to IANS sources, RIL picked up a 100 percent stake in Radisys for $74 million (around Rs. 506 crores). from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2tSyzNB

OnePlus 6 Red Colour Variant Launch Teased for July 2

The development was teased by OnePlus itself and could point towards the launch of an OnePlus 6 Lava Red variant. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2IEyT7W

Mandsaur rape: Brutality that an 8-yr-old was subjected to sickens me, says Rahul Gandhi

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed anguish over the brutal abduction and gang-rape of an eight-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur. Demanding speedy justice for victims of such  heinous crimes, Rahul Gandhi said a cohesive effort was needed by every citizen of the country to protect children from such predators. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2MBAvSa

Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill US FCC Chairman's Family

"I will find your children and I will kill them," Markara Man, 33, of Norwalk wrote in one of the emails, according to court documents. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/2Kx19P4