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Centre To Invest Rs 100 Lakh Crore In Infrastructure: Finance Minister

PM Modi won a second term in May and has taken various measures since 2014 to spur growth, including cutting the corporate tax and speeding up privatisation of state-run firms. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y5vxnG PM Modi won a second term in May and has taken various measures since 2014 to spur growth, including cutting the corporate tax and speeding up privatisation of state-run firms.

News24.com | Senkubuge was a citizen at time of Tshwane appointment, according to voters' roll - IEC

The Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed that former MMC of Roads and Transport in the City of Tshwane, Sheila Senkubuge was a verified citizen at the time of her appointment, according to the voters' roll. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DzRdiA

Vistara Plans To Add More Aircrafts, New Destinations

The airline which commenced commercial operations on January 9, 2015 has indicated plans to commence services to Europe and Japan by 2020-21. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2DAlH3P The airline which commenced commercial operations on January 9, 2015 has indicated plans to commence services to Europe and Japan by 2020-21.

Isis claims London knife-attack

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Yes Bank Seeks Up To $2 Billion In Preferential New Share Issue

Shares of the Mumbai-based Yes Bank closed 2.5 per centlower ahead of the announcement on Friday. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/33Fv5O9 Shares of the Mumbai-based Yes Bank closed 2.5 per centlower ahead of the announcement on Friday.

W24.co.za | FEEL GOOD | Business savvy sisters self-funded the first company to bring plastic bricks to SA - ‘I left my auditing job to do this’

These women own South Africa's first eco-friendly brick company which manufactures bricks using sand and recycled plastic. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y5fWo8

News24.com | EXCLUSIVE: The damning evidence against Julius Malema the NPA chose to ignore

New evidence shows that the EFF leader scored a R1m Merc, tyres for his luxury German sedan, a chartered jet, holidays in Zimbali and even legal fees from a Limpopo tender company. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2q7ge1n

News24.com | ANALYSIS | Cleaning up the SSA: 'The Vault is now closed'

Despite serious challenges at the State Security Agency, insiders say a real effort is being made to clean up the agency after a decade of looting. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OA7gDe

Plane crash kills nine, injures three in South Dakota

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Powerful storm pushes into Midwest with heavy snow and winds

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Authorities found the bodies of two young children, including a 5-year-old boy, and a third child was missing in central Arizona after a vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a runoff-swollen creek. A storm-related death also was reported in South Dakota. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y21eyx Authorities found the bodies of two young children, including a 5-year-old boy, and a third child was missing in central Arizona after a vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a runoff-swollen creek. A storm-related death also was reported in South Dakota.

Hong Kong protesters back on streets after election lull

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Sunday's demonstrations come after brief skirmishes erupted overnight, with a man assaulted as he tried to clear barricades and police firing tear gas for the first time since November 24 district council elections that saw pro-democracy candidates win a landslide. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DA4yHK Sunday's demonstrations come after brief skirmishes erupted overnight, with a man assaulted as he tried to clear barricades and police firing tear gas for the first time since November 24 district council elections that saw pro-democracy candidates win a landslide.

SC defers lifting construction ban in capital, except for Pragati Maidan

The Supreme Court has slammed the authorities for failing to curb air pollution, especially in Delhi where the air quality index has been consistently poor or in the severe range post Diwali. The apex court though made an exception when it came to construction activity for the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) at the Pragati Maidan, where the Trade Fair draws huge crowds. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/37UrfEf

Amid BJP boycott and Ajit Pawar's vote, Thackeray wins

The Maha Vikas Aghadi led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday decisively won the vote of confidence securing 169 votes, considerably higher than the minimum of 145 required in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2L7Glwx

More than 52% voting in J'khand first phase polling

The first phase of polling in Jharkhand recorded a voter turnout of more than 52 per cent till 3 p.m. as thirteen constituencies in six districts of the state went to the polls on Saturday, the initial reports said. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2L7E3NX

News24.com | DA says IEC must explain how Senkubuge was voted into Tshwane council

The DA says that the IEC must explain how embattled Tshwane politician Sheila Senkubuge was voted into council allegedly before she became a naturalised citizen. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OWA1cd

Nirmala Sitharaman Hints At More Interventions As Growth Pangs

The Finance Minister's statement came a day after it was announced that the GDP growth rate of the country fell to 4.5 per cent, slowest in over six years. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/37R1QeU The Finance Minister's statement came a day after it was announced that the GDP growth rate of the country fell to 4.5 per cent, slowest in over six years.

News24.com | Sea Point land battle: Decision on disputed R135m property expected in 2020

The long-awaited Tafelberg case has ended after five days of arguments in the Western Cape High Court. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6SjvB

Sport24.co.za | Faf sings praises of 'shining jewel' Mzansi Super League

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says the Mzansi Super League is a "shining jewel" that South Africa's cricketing authorities need to take care of. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2L6dcBZ

Yes Bank Seeks Up To $2 Billion In Preferential New Share Issue

Yes Bank said it is in talks on a deal to sell shares worth $1.2 billion to Canadian billionaire Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y0YocO Yes Bank said it is in talks on a deal to sell shares worth $1.2 billion to Canadian billionaire Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings.

FASTag Deadline Extended To December 15. Here Is How You Can Buy FASTags

Radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of the vehicle. The FASTag platform allows for direct payment of fee from the linked prepaid or savings account. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y0DIBO Radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of the vehicle. The FASTag platform allows for direct payment of fee from the linked prepaid or savings account.

News24.com | Embattled DA politician Sheila Senkubuge resigns from Tshwane city council

Transport MMC for Tshwane Metro Municipality and PR councillor Sheila Senkubuge has resigned in the midst of a scandal allegedly involving her and Tshwane Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37T8hOg

Smog shuts schools, universities in Iran

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The decision to shut schools and universities in the capital was announced late Friday by deputy governor Mohammad Taghizadeh, after a meeting of an emergency committee for air pollution. "Due to increased air pollution, kindergartens, preschools and schools, universities and higher education institutes of Tehran province will be closed," he said, quoted by state news agency IRNA. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Owq9a9 The decision to shut schools and universities in the capital was announced late Friday by deputy governor Mohammad Taghizadeh, after a meeting of an emergency committee for air pollution. "Due to increased air pollution, kindergartens, preschools and schools, universities and higher education institutes of Tehran province will be closed," he said, quoted by state news agency IRNA.

Demand rise for death penalty of Hyd vet's gang rape-murder accused

Demanding that the accused in gruesome gang rape and murder of a woman veterinarian be hanged, people on Saturday staged protest at a police station in Shadnagar town, where four accused were lodged. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2DxjhmJ

CM Thackeray confident of passing floor test

With a combined strength of around 165 legislators in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)-led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is confident of winning the floor test here later on Saturday. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/35KGL3N

News24.com | Uyinene foundation launch: 'This symbolises a crossover to the other side, where her memories will live' - Uyinene's mother

Uyinene Mrwetyana's mother has said the launch of the foundation symbolises a crossover to the other side, where her memories will live. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37T5btC

Sport24.co.za | England harbour hopes of big fightback to save NZ series

England rejected talk their New Zealand series was over when they ended day two on Sunday at 39 for two. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sobBke

Brisk polling for J'khand Assembly in Phase-I

Brisk polling is being registered in the first phase of the five-phase election to the Jharkhand Assembly, where in the first four hours, poll panel officials said 27.41 per cent polling was completed, said an official of election commission. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/34A7CPW

Sport24.co.za | Jantjies to lead Lions in Super Rugby 2020?

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is emerging as a frontrunner to captain the Lions in Super Rugby 2020. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OwCT0z

Petrol Prices Rise For Second Day In A Row; Diesel Stable

Oil prices fell on Friday, with US crude dropping more than 4 per cent, on fresh trade tensions and record high US crude production, but they still ended the month higher as OPEC watchers expect an... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2rzSXWh Oil prices fell on Friday, with US crude dropping more than 4 per cent, on fresh trade tensions and record high US crude production, but they still ended the month higher as OPEC watchers expect an...

New Zealand gun owners stage protest over tighter controls

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News24.com | Why the EFF could hold the key to winning Joburg mayoral race

With the postponement of the Johannesburg mayoral council sitting, the EFF could hold a strong hand going into this week's negotiations with the ANC and DA. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y09nDv

Sport24.co.za | Sacked Emery says 'honour' to have coached Arsenal

Unai Emery said it had been an "honour" to coach Arsenal despite being sacked as manager of the Premier League club on Friday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Drue9g

Paris train station partly evacuated over inactive shell: Sources

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Police in Paris partly evacuated Europe's busiest train station, the Gare du Nord, on Friday after an inactive explosive shell was discovered in a passenger's bag, sources said. The shell was found as part of a random check at the station. A source close to the investigation said the man, who was arrested, was a soldier. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/35OEfJT Police in Paris partly evacuated Europe's busiest train station, the Gare du Nord, on Friday after an inactive explosive shell was discovered in a passenger's bag, sources said. The shell was found as part of a random check at the station. A source close to the investigation said the man, who was arrested, was a soldier.

Three minors stabbed in The Hague shopping area

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Race for nursery admission in Delhi begins

The admission process for open seats in entry-level classes -- nursery, kindergarten and Class 1, in private unaided recognised schools of Delhi for the session 2020-21 has begin from Friday. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2XYJ8NN

Lankan Prez Rajapaksa gets ceremonial welcome

Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was on Friday given a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present to receive him on his first visit to India. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/37Rlibs

PM Modi & Maha CM Uddhav are like brothers: Sena

Extending an olive branch, the Shiv Sena said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray are like 'brothers' though the Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party may have parted ways, here on Friday. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2L3zF2w

Future Retail Surges As Competition Regulator Approves Amazon Investment

In a brief statement on Thursday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it had approved Amazon's purchase of a 49 per cent stake in Future Coupons. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2DnTKML In a brief statement on Thursday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it had approved Amazon's purchase of a 49 per cent stake in Future Coupons.

News24.com | The wrong enemy: SANDF finds members illegally raided KZN residents’ homes

An investigation by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) found that its members conducted illegal house raids and searches in Pongolo, KwaZulu-Natal. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QXaDG5

Mukesh Ambani 9th Richest Person In The World: Forbes

According to the Forbes 'The Real-Time Billionaires List', RIL Chairman's 'Real Time Net Worth' stood at $60.8 billion on Thursday. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2OxjpJb According to the Forbes 'The Real-Time Billionaires List', RIL Chairman's 'Real Time Net Worth' stood at $60.8 billion on Thursday.

News24.com | Unemployed father of 2 bags R114m PowerBall jackpot

The winner, who bought his winning ticket at the Sharp Supermarket in Dzanani near Makhado in Limpopo, is an unemployed father of two who relied on part-time jobs from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Dqdm2T

OMG! बच्चों ने सांप को रस्सी बनाकर खेला रस्सीकूद: Viral Video

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वीडियो को शेयर किये जाने से अब तक कुल 155 हजार लोग इसे देख चुके हैं. दूसरे सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफार्म पर भी अब यह वीडियो वायरल हो चुका है. from Latest News चीन News18 हिंदी https://ift.tt/2P0umCe

Cut In Corporate Tax Rate Important For Investments: CEA Subramanian

The government has undertaken a number of measures to arrest the slowdown in growth. In September, it announced a cut in the corporate tax rate to 22 per cent from 30 per cent. It also lowered the tax... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/37WXpPI The government has undertaken a number of measures to arrest the slowdown in growth. In September, it announced a cut in the corporate tax rate to 22 per cent from 30 per cent. It also lowered the tax...

Sensex Falls 300 Points As Markets Move Away From Record Highs

Domestic stock markets snapped a two-day record-breaking run on Friday amid weakness in Asian peers, ahead of the release of key macroeconomic data. The S&P BSE Sensex index fell as much as 302.06... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2R2NcuS Domestic stock markets snapped a two-day record-breaking run on Friday amid weakness in Asian peers, ahead of the release of key macroeconomic data. The S&P BSE Sensex index fell as much as 302.06...

Ex-Japan PM Nakasone dies at 101

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Former Japanese PM Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the US, has died at the age of 101, local media said Friday. ​​​​In office for five years from November 1982 to November 1987, Nakasone was known for trying to integrate the nation defeated in World War II as a full-fledged member of the West during the Cold War era. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OXauQ3 Former Japanese PM Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the US, has died at the age of 101, local media said Friday. ​​​​In office for five years from November 1982 to November 1987, Nakasone was known for trying to integrate the nation defeated in World War II as a full-fledged member of the West during the Cold War era.

Kim Jong Un supervises North Korea weapons test

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Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked Marginally In Metros

Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked Marginally In Metros from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2R1zCIo Petrol, Diesel Price Hiked Marginally In Metros

Sensex Falls Over 150 Points, Nifty Near 12,100

Losses in banking and metal stocks pulled the markets lower however gains in pharmaceutical shares provided some support.Analysts awaited the release of official data on gross domestic product (GDP)... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2L0XJCT Losses in banking and metal stocks pulled the markets lower however gains in pharmaceutical shares provided some support.Analysts awaited the release of official data on gross domestic product (GDP)...

Hong Kong set for fresh protests as police end university siege

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News24.com | EXCLUSIVE | 6 more men accuse media exec Breytenbach of sexual offences

Six more young men have accused former media executive Willem Breytenbach of sexual grooming, harassment and assault during his time at Media24 and as a digital entrepreneur. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37NlwQJ

GDP Growth May Drop To 6-Year Low Of 4.5% As Policy Room Narrows

Having left much of the stimulus burden to the central bank early this year, PM Modi is now taking bolder steps to reverse the decline. In recent months, the government has slashed corporate taxes,... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35L9ndf Having left much of the stimulus burden to the central bank early this year, PM Modi is now taking bolder steps to reverse the decline. In recent months, the government has slashed corporate taxes,...

News24.com | SANDF intervention in the Vaal comes to an end, but water department has a plan

The Department of Water and Sanitation has said the Ekurhuleni Water Care Company will be taking over the Vaal River rehabilitation project. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/35DBOts

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower Today

On Thursday, the S&P BSE Sensex index had risen 109.56 points (0.27 per cent) to end at a record closing high of 41,130.17, and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at a record 12,151.15, up 50.45... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2DtlnnI On Thursday, the S&P BSE Sensex index had risen 109.56 points (0.27 per cent) to end at a record closing high of 41,130.17, and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at a record 12,151.15, up 50.45...

News24.com | Hunting bullfrogs – The man behind My Only Story

It's difficult to describe how anxious and jumpy Wiggett is. If you've listened to the podcast, you'll know that he speaks in an awkward staccato, at times mulling each word, at others firing them off in rapid succession. He's self-deprecating and wry. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/33uBf3M

News24.com | How Willem Breytenbach got away for 40 years

It is between these two places, Kroonstad and Three Anchor Bay, that Willem Breytenbach spent the prime of his adult life - what now appears to be an undeniable fact - as a sexual predator and got away with it. For 40 years. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DmO99k

North Korea may deploy 'super-large' rocket launcher soon

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North Korea says the latest test-firing of its "super-large" multiple rocket launcher was a final review of the weapon's combat application. A Friday report from the Korean Central News Agency likely means North Korea is preparing to mass produce and deploy the new weapons system soon. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2R0wEnq North Korea says the latest test-firing of its "super-large" multiple rocket launcher was a final review of the weapon's combat application. A Friday report from the Korean Central News Agency likely means North Korea is preparing to mass produce and deploy the new weapons system soon.

Trump makes surprise trip to Afghanistan on Thanksgiving, eats turkey with troops

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Trump made a surprise Thanksgiving visit to US troops in Afghanistan on Thursday and said he believed Taliban insurgents would agree to a ceasefire in America's longest war. Trump met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and served turkey to some US troops before sitting down to eat Thanksgiving dinner with them. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QZSOWM Trump made a surprise Thanksgiving visit to US troops in Afghanistan on Thursday and said he believed Taliban insurgents would agree to a ceasefire in America's longest war. Trump met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and served turkey to some US troops before sitting down to eat Thanksgiving dinner with them.

News24.com | It’s ANC vs DA vs EFF: A 3-way sprint for Joburg mayor job

Intense last-minute horse-trading talks are expected to continue until voting begins in the much-anticipated City of Johannesburg mayoral elections. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/35HyzkW

News24.com | No rain, just pain: Heatwave to hit large parts of SA from Thursday

Temperatures are expected to soar in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo from Thursday to Sunday with Pretoria expected to record temperatures of 36°C. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2shsWv8

Sport24.co.za | Emotional Australia cricketers pay tribute to Hughes, 5 years after death

Australia's cricketers have paid moving tribute to Phillip Hughes on the fifth anniversary of his death. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/34t0TqY

News24.com | PICS | Trains set alight at Cape Town Station, services suspended

A number of motor coaches and passenger coaches were destroyed in a fire at the Cape Town Railway Station, resulting in the suspension of service. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QUIvmV

News24.com | IPID probing claims that cops allegedly terrorised family of Brakpan teenager who was raped

Police have confirmed that an intimidation case is being investigated by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate after a Brakpan woman complained of being terrorised after laying rape charges in relation to her teenage daughter. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rzHqpO

Explore Hatta – An adventure spot near Dubai

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Reliance Industries Market Capitalisation Crosses Rs 10 Lakh Crore

Reliance Industries had only last month crossed the market capitalisation of Rs 9 lakh crore for the first time ever, becoming the country's most valuable company. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35FZj55 Reliance Industries had only last month crossed the market capitalisation of Rs 9 lakh crore for the first time ever, becoming the country's most valuable company.

News24.com | Sea Point land sale challenge dissects right to housing

The constitutional right to housing does not mean people can choose exactly where the house is or what type of house it is, the Western Cape High Court heard on Wednesday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/35E04f5

Explore Hatta – An adventure spot sear Dubai

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Iraq condemns attack on Iran's consulate in southern Najaf: State media

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Wednesday's attack was 'aimed at damaging the historical relations between Iraq and Iran and with rest of the countries', the ministry said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37ODYZp Wednesday's attack was 'aimed at damaging the historical relations between Iraq and Iran and with rest of the countries', the ministry said in a statement.

Sensex, Nifty Hit All-Time Highs Before Turning Flat

BSE Sensex Today, LIVE Market Updates: However the markets gave up most of those gains to trade flat in the first few minutes of trade.At 9:28 am, the Sensex traded 6.45 points higher at 41,027.06... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Dpu2Yc BSE Sensex Today, LIVE Market Updates: However the markets gave up most of those gains to trade flat in the first few minutes of trade.At 9:28 am, the Sensex traded 6.45 points higher at 41,027.06...

News24.com | EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: More survivors reveal 'sexual assault' by media exec Breytenbach

Allegations of sexual abuse and rape are piling up against Willem Breytenbach, a former teacher and media executive who has been implicated in My Only Story, a weekly podcast by Deon Wiggett which is co-published by News24. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XUTFcO

Furious China threatens retaliation over US law on Hong Kong

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In a statement, Trump spoke of "respect" for Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he hoped the "leaders and representatives of China and Hong Kong will be able to amicably settle their differences". from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37TAmVY In a statement, Trump spoke of "respect" for Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he hoped the "leaders and representatives of China and Hong Kong will be able to amicably settle their differences".

News24.com | Mokgalapa no motion vote in numbers: Does ANC hold the power to unseat Tshwane mayor?

If the ANC and EFF vote together on a motion of no confidence against City of Tshwane Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa, he will most likely not survive the chop. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XXVXb1

No signs of improvement in former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's health: Hussain

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Hussain said that he wished his father would be treated under one roof, Geo News reported. "Have advised my father numerous times to go to the US for treatment," he said. "We can't see any signs of improvement in his health," he added. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rtw9Yn Hussain said that he wished his father would be treated under one roof, Geo News reported. "Have advised my father numerous times to go to the US for treatment," he said. "We can't see any signs of improvement in his health," he added.

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower Today

On Wednesday, the Sensex and Nifty had surged to clock their highest closing levels ever recorded. The Sensex ended 199.31 points - or 0.49 per cent - higher at 41,020.61 and the broader Nifty settled... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/37KbAHB On Wednesday, the Sensex and Nifty had surged to clock their highest closing levels ever recorded. The Sensex ended 199.31 points - or 0.49 per cent - higher at 41,020.61 and the broader Nifty settled...

More than 227,000 Indians waiting for family-sponsored Green Card

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Saudi Aramco IPO's Retail Offer Fully Covered With $8.7-Billion Orders

The Saudi Aramco IPO is the centrepiece of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plans to diversify the Saudi economy away from its reliance on oil. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35QEBjl The Saudi Aramco IPO is the centrepiece of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plans to diversify the Saudi economy away from its reliance on oil.

Trump posts a picture of himself as Rocky, reviews mixed

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In the picture, Trump's head is superimposed on the hulking body of a boxer — an image taken from the publicity poster for the Sylvester Stallone movie "Rocky III." The montage, in which a distinctly airbrushed version of the 73-year-old president's face is used, comes without comment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/35GRZWU In the picture, Trump's head is superimposed on the hulking body of a boxer — an image taken from the publicity poster for the Sylvester Stallone movie "Rocky III." The montage, in which a distinctly airbrushed version of the 73-year-old president's face is used, comes without comment.

China threatens 'countermeasures' after Trump signs Hong Kong bill

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Shivaji Park: Cradle of cricket, politics and Shiv Sena

The historic Shivaji Park in Dadar west is currently being spruced and decked up for a mega event lined up for Thursday -- the swearing-in of Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2OU4eJ5

Aaditya comes to invite Sonia, Manmohan to swearing-in

A day ahead of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, his son and first-time MLA Aaditya Thackeray reached the residence of Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi here to invite her for the event. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2pWB2sm

Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protestors

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Sport24.co.za | Another blow for CSA as WPCA wins arbitration case

The Western Province Cricket Association on Tuesday won its arbitration case against Cricket South Africa with costs from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2pTit8n

Sport24.co.za | Relaxed, resilient Giants setting the standard in MSL 2.0

Jason Roy has opened up on some of the key attributes that have helped the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants flourish in the 2019 Mzansi Super League season. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OPQuPo

Rahul, Priyanka meet Chidambaram in Tihar Jail

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and his sister and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday visited former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in Tihar jail, party leaders said. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/35BwlDr

Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, other Maharashtra MLAs take oath

The oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected MLAs started at a brisk pace as Pro Tem Speaker Kalidas N. Kolambkar on Wednesday started administering their oaths inside the Vidhan Bhavan, here on Wednesday. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2snfWV1

Maharashtra CM-designate Uddhav Thackeray, wife call on Governor

Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called on Governor B.S. Koshyari at the Raj Bhavan. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2snfUMT

India puts into orbit Cartosat-3; touches 310 foreign satellite launch-mark

India on Wednesday successfully placed into orbit its own earth observation satellite Cartosat-3 and 13 American nano satellites in a text book style. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/34tjy5W

Pak minority groups protest in Washington on 26/11 anniversary

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Members of minority groups from Pakistan on Tuesday held a protest outside the country's embassy in Washington against Islamabad's role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as well as to demand capital punishment for the attack's mastermind Hafiz Saeed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34vexKk Members of minority groups from Pakistan on Tuesday held a protest outside the country's embassy in Washington against Islamabad's role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as well as to demand capital punishment for the attack's mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

News24.com | Deputy Public Protector: 'Comrade' Gcaleka shouldn't be 'crucified' for working with Gigaba - ANC MP

The ANC's preferred candidate for Deputy Public Protector, advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, shouldn't be "crucified" because she worked for former minister Malusi Gigaba, who lied under oath, said an ANC MP. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2R0QUFz

News24.com | Man and toddler killed, six injured in mystery KZN shooting

Two people have been killed, including a 2-year-old girl, and six others left injured, including a 3-year-old boy, following a shooting in the Nkanyzini in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KTVCko

Trump says will designate Mexican cartels as 'terror' groups

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US President Donald Trump said in an interview posted online Tuesday that he planned to designate Mexican drug cartels as terror groups. The move comes after Trump called for a "war" on the cartels in early November when nine women and children from a Mormon community in northern Mexico were killed in a hail of gunfire. The victims were dual US-Mexican citizens. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XNLPSj US President Donald Trump said in an interview posted online Tuesday that he planned to designate Mexican drug cartels as terror groups. The move comes after Trump called for a "war" on the cartels in early November when nine women and children from a Mormon community in northern Mexico were killed in a hail of gunfire. The victims were dual US-Mexican citizens.

China overtakes US in number of diplomatic missions

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For the first time, China has more diplomatic missions around the world than the US, according to a study that offered fresh evidence of Beijing's global ambitions. "With 276 posts globally, China has for the first time surpassed the United States' network by three posts," authors of the biennial Global Diplomacy Index said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34z931b For the first time, China has more diplomatic missions around the world than the US, according to a study that offered fresh evidence of Beijing's global ambitions. "With 276 posts globally, China has for the first time surpassed the United States' network by three posts," authors of the biennial Global Diplomacy Index said.