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Bangladesh election: Hasina heading for landslide win, opposition rejects results

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Early results showed Hasina racing into a clear lead, winning each of the first 29 seats declared- some by tens of thousands of votes. Bangladesh's opposition rejected election results and demanded a new vote. Hasina, 71, has been lauded for boosting economic growth in the poor South Asian nation during her decade in power. from South Asia News Headlines, Latest South East Asia News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BLSced

13 killed in poll-related violence in Bangladesh

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Voting in a tense election to choose a new government in Bangladesh ended on Sunday with at least 13 people being killed in poll-related violence amid allegations of manipulations by the ruling Awami League led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The voting started at 8 am (local time) and ended at 4 pm. The results would be announced within 24 hours. from South Asia News Headlines, Latest South East Asia News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SrDWyr

Border Action Team attack foiled along LoC, two Pakistani soldiers killed

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"Army foiled a major BAT attempt to strike a forward post along the Line of Control in Naugam Sector in the early hours of Sunday," an Army spokesman said. He said the intruders attempted to come in by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC and were assisted by heavy covering fire of high calibre weapons such as mortars and rocket launchers from the Pakistani posts. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BOvv95

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on electoral victory

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The Ministry of External Affairs said Modi expressed confidence that the partnership between India and Bangladesh will continue to flourish under her "far-sighted" leadership. Hasina also thanked the prime minister for being the first leader to call her to convey his congratulations. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Rt1JAA

Rahul Gandhi should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Arun Jaitley

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The Special CBI Judge, Mumbai, who deals with CBI cases had acquitted all accused in Sohrabuddin case, the minister said, adding "more relevant than the Order of the Acquittal is the observation of the Judge that in the investigation, from the very beginning, Investigating Agency did not investigate the case professionally in order to find out the truth but to divert it towards certain political persons." from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GMFB03

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following protests over Cauvery issue

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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh made a fervent appeal to AIADMK members to return to their seats so that zero hour mention could be taken up, but the same went unheeded. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2StTem6

Minister launches 100 Ujjwala Sanitary Napkin units in Odisha

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Under the novel initiative, which will cover 93 blocks in 30 districts of Odisha, oil marketing companies (OMC) will set up 100 manufacturing units at the Common Service Centres (CSC) at an estimated cost of Rs 2.94 crore, he said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2AoFz94

NCL donates Rs 1 cr for govt's 'Swachh Bharat Kosh'

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'Swachh Bharat Kosh, established under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance of the central government, is used for cleanliness activities carried out under the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan'. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2R0DWc5

Border action team attack foiled along LoC, two Pakistani soldiers killed

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Students designed solar powered, driverless bus to ferry PM to venue of Indian Science Congress at LPU

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“The design and creation of the bus has been made keeping in mind the Indian conditions, and the cost of the bus is approximately Rs six lakh. As the bus-engine is powered by both battery and solar-cells, so the running cost is almost negligible. With a maximum speed of 30 km per hour, it has a seating capacity of 10-30 persons, as per needs,” said a LPU spokesperson. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EVfxyd

Google celebrates New Year's Eve with colorful party doodle

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New Year's Eve is one of the most celebrated days around the world. Internet giant Google on Monday is celebrating New Year's Eve 2018 with an animated doodle. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SqiBoU

1984 riots case: Sajjan Kumar expected to surrender today

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Overturning a the acquittal granted to Kumar by a trial court in 2013, the Delhi High Court on December 17 convicted Kumar and sentenced him to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 5 lakh. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GOHycx

Rahul a 'shameless liar', desperate to see Gujarat fail: Vijay Rupani

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In a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi for his critical remarks on the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit, CM Vijay Rupani dubbed Rahul as a "shameless liar" who was desperate to see the state fail. Rupani said people of the state have recognised Gandhi's "hatred" for the state and have continuously rejected the Congress, and will keep doing so. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EYbjoE

Sudhir Bhargava new CIC, government appoints four information commissioners

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With PM’s green gift, Andamans to have 24x7 power

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PM Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a hamper of green initiatives for improving quality of life and preserving the pristine air quality in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, known for their beaches, world-class diving and isolated location. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2RnkgOQ

Triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha today, opposition all set to oppose it

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The opposition appears set to oppose the triple talaq bill with “criminalisation clause” as the government readies to table the contentious legislation in Rajya Sabha on Monday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GNaeTc

‘CBI has papers revealing €54m payment to Michel, other middlemen by Agusta’

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Inching closer towards the Indians who were allegedly paid bribes in Rs 3,700 crore VVIP chopper scam, the CBI has recovered documents which establish payment of at least 54 million (Rs 431 crore according to current rates) of the total 58 million by AgustaWestland to Christian Michel and Guido Haschke for further payments in India. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SsrT3X

Maoists kill MLC’s kin for neta’s DeMo ‘loot’

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11 arrested for killing Ghazipur cop, 32 suspects identified

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‘Harassed’ in Dubai, flyer strips on flight to India

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Around 150 passengers on board an Air India flight from Dubai to Lucknow were in for a rude shock when a 35-year-old male passenger stripped mid-air and started walking down the aisle. The incident took place on Saturday but was reported on Sunday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EYf9is

Cong anxious as CBI has ‘clinching evidence’, says BJP

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Congress says govt using ‘compromised’ ED to target party

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Throngs to pack Times Square for mild, rainy New Year's Eve

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Guatemala village mourns 2nd child to die in US custody

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Taped to the wall were three photos, alternately smiling and serious, bearing a simple epitaph for the boy whose memory the makeshift altar honored: ``Felipe Gomez Alonzo. Died Dec. 24 2018 in New Mexico, United States.'' from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BORBbI

Trump's wall pledge may not get expected results: Aides

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Veterans' support for Donald Trump strong: AP poll

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AP Votecast survey shows about 6 in 10 military veterans had positive views of President Donald Trump's leadership and his handling of border security, about the same numbers that voted for GOP candidates in November. The poll also showed 40% said they are very concerned about men not being given the opportunity to defend themselves when they're accused. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2ApPv23

For wedding guests, now a hair and glam touch-up at venues

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Donald Trump's promise of a wall may not be fulfilled as advertised

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Trump sparked fervent chants of "Build that wall!" at rallies before and after his election and more recently cited a lack of funding for a border wall as the reason for partially shutting down the government. At times the president has also waved off the idea that the wall could be any kind of barrier. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GKekLG

Why tattoos digitally recreated on athletes’ avatars are a problem

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Top Republican says Trump vows to 'destroy' IS before leaving Syria

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A senior Republican senator said Sunday that President Donald Trump had promised to stay in Syria to finish the job of destroying the Islamic State group — just days after announcing he would be withdrawing troops immediately. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2QgKUEE

After Mattis, Shanahan takes Pentagon helm at critical time

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Shanahan is moving up from his position as deputy defense secretary to the top spot following the resignation of Jim Mattis, who quit over long-running — and ultimately irreconcilable — disagreements with President Donald Trump. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EXU6vi

The curious case of vanishing vowels

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Cyber attack disrupts printing of major newspapers in US

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Trump blames Democrats over deaths of migrant children in US custody

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Trump puts blame for child deaths at border on Democrats

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Stepdad held for raping girl for three years

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The Bazarpeth police in Kalyan arrested a 52-year-old man, Atiq Shaikh, for allegedly sexually abusing his 15-year-old stepdaughter over the last three years. Police said the accused, an autorickshaw driver, would watch porn on his phone and rape the girl whenever his wife was at work. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SrjH3R

40K cops, CCTV cams seek to make Dec 31 safe

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The police are not taking any chances in keeping Mumbai safe during New Year celebrations. Police commissioner Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has instructed at all 93 police stations in the city to carry out combing operations and surprise checks at hotels, bars garages and lodges. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Vkk2ao

CR to fix Vidyavihar 'killer' spot

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(This story originally appeared in MumbaiMirror on December 31, 2018) from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2rZcEUp

After 2 orphanage baby deaths, 4 infants return

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Four babies among the six from Bal Anand in Chembur who were hospitalized for diarrhoea and dehydration were discharged on Sunday, even as the deaths of the other two infants continued to baffle their caregivers and the investigators. Six days since the incident, the BMC said it was likely to collect food and water samples from the orphanage on Monday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2F05ckg

Broker held in Rs 30 crore diamond con case

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The Bandra Kurla Complex police recently arrested a 38-year-old diamond broker, Ketan Parmar, from his Kandivli home for allegedly cheating at least 25 traders of diamonds worth Rs 30 crore after promising to sell them for high value. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EXsPtS

Thane: 3 held for procuring mid-day meal rice

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Police Atul Kulkarni said the police raided a godown of Mahadeo Food Ago Mill in Ghodbunder near here on December 25. The company, which had no licence to store foodgrains or sell them in the open market, procured rice illegally from the Food Corporation of India (FCI), he said. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2CGY75R

NYE sermons to keep youth from errant ways

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Temples, mosques and churches are planning special engagements on Monday midnight to keep young boys from getting into trouble with liquor and motorcycle rides this evening. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GMQAGG

Thane: Man bobbitised for stalking woman dies

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An official said that Tushar Pujare, a home loan adviser, was allegedly stalking a 42-year-old woman in the district's Manpada area and had also visited her home and told her husband about his infatuation. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2LEkrjy

Two strays found with chemical burns in Taloja

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Two dogs were found with acid burns at Taloja MIDC on Saturday morning. One of them was found bleeding from its mouth besides a visible skin injury while the other had multiple skin injuries. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2RgRnUD

Man gets day in jail for murder prank on Xmas

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A factory worker landed in jail for a day for informing a police officer in Vasai about a murder on Christmas day that never took place. The call was made on the cellphone of additional superintendent of police Vijaykant Sagar, who was on patrolling duty on Christmas eve. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TkPLqc

Chembur fire: This teen saved 20 residents

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Nineteen-year-old Saurabh Lanke’s presence of mind and prompt action helped rescue more than 20 people who were stuck on the top floors of Sargam Society, where a fire killed five residents on Thursday night. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2CGFu24

In a first, new AC local to have solar panels

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The much-awaited second AC local train, which was expected to arrive in the first week of January, may be delayed by a week or two as the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), which manufactured the rake in Chennai, took a major decision to introduce solar panels on its rooftop, said sources. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Live Updates from Mumbai - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TkPKm8

Tamil Nadu Civil Services Main exam result for Group 1 released, check here

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has declared the result of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Group 1) Main Exam 2018. The result was declared online on the official website for the TNPSC - tnpsc.gov.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EZ49Bq

RPF SI Admit Card 2018 for Group A and Group B released @ si.rpfonlinereg.org, check links here

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'How to check 10th result 2018' among top 10 searched queries of 2018

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Bennett University offers Scholarships for Engineering aspirants

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The Bennett University is a State Private University, by The Times of India in Uttar Pradesh, designed to groom the students to be the leaders of tomorrow. The University ensures the students are enabled to learn and analyse the recent trends and the perspective on what lies in the near future. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EWnt17

APPSC Recruitment 2019: Notification released for JL, AO, DAO Garde-II, and others post, check details here

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APPSC Notification 2019: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released notification for recruitment examination for various posts. The notifications were released on the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Commission - psc.ap.gov.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India http://bit.ly/2LG6XDV