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News24.com | Two killed, six injured in alleged drive-by shooting in Melville

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt after two women were killed and six people were injured in an alleged drive-by shooting in Melville, Johannesburg in the early hours of New Year's Day. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZDC368

General Bipin Rawat takes charge as first CDS

Former Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, who took charge as the first Chief of Defence Staff on Wednesday, said that his task is to create synergy between different wings of the armed forces. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/39npiRw

Indian Army will also focus on China border: New Army Chief

New Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Wednesday that the Army will focus on the border with China with equal attention as it does on the Pakistan border. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2QzyGZP

Australia sending aid by sea to towns cut off by wildfires

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Navy ships and military aircraft were bringing water, food and fuel to towns where supplies were depleted and roads were cut off by the fires. Since Monday, four people have died as destructive wildfires tore through communities in New South Wales and Victoria states on Australia's southeast coast. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36iN9jq Navy ships and military aircraft were bringing water, food and fuel to towns where supplies were depleted and roads were cut off by the fires. Since Monday, four people have died as destructive wildfires tore through communities in New South Wales and Victoria states on Australia's southeast coast.

Erdogan, Istanbul rival lock horns over 'crazy canal'

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's dream project of building a canal in Istanbul to rival those at Suez and Panama has turned into a political showdown with the city's new mayor. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2rJbIXI President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's dream project of building a canal in Istanbul to rival those at Suez and Panama has turned into a political showdown with the city's new mayor.

North Korea's Kim on sovereignty, sanctions and strategy

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced that Pyongyang no longer considers itself bound by its moratoriums on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic tests, threatening a demonstration of a new strategic weapon. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/35gcusO North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced that Pyongyang no longer considers itself bound by its moratoriums on nuclear and intercontinental ballistic tests, threatening a demonstration of a new strategic weapon.

News24.com | From #AmINext to xenophobia, the stories that rocked SA in 2019

From ongoing attacks on women and children, to the apparent targeting of foreign nationals and the deployment of the army to the Cape Flats – violence grabbed the major headlines in South Africa in 2019. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37uWBQL

Sport24.co.za | England star Stokes happy to swap 2019 success for father's good health

England's Ben Stokes has insisted he would trade all the personal success he has enjoyed in 2019 if it meant his father was no longer in hospital. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sFiwWG

More Airlines To Shut If Predatory Pricing Continues: Aviation Minister

IndiGo and SpiceJet, two of the country's biggest airlines, reported losses of Rs 1,062 crore and Rs 463 crore respectively in the second quarter of 2019-20. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2QAkcsL IndiGo and SpiceJet, two of the country's biggest airlines, reported losses of Rs 1,062 crore and Rs 463 crore respectively in the second quarter of 2019-20.

Sensex, Nifty Rise In Early Trade

Top percentage gainers were Bharti Infratel, Zee Entertainment, Larsen & Toubro, Indian Oil and IndusInd Bank, trading between 0.71 per cent and 1.45 per cent higher. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2QO7G9d Top percentage gainers were Bharti Infratel, Zee Entertainment, Larsen & Toubro, Indian Oil and IndusInd Bank, trading between 0.71 per cent and 1.45 per cent higher.

Non-Subsidised LPG Becomes More Expensive From Today

LPG Cylinder Price This Month (November 2019): Currently, the government subsidises 12 cylinders of 14.2 kilograms each per household in a year. For any additional purchases, the consumer has to bear... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/37nU378 LPG Cylinder Price This Month (November 2019): Currently, the government subsidises 12 cylinders of 14.2 kilograms each per household in a year. For any additional purchases, the consumer has to bear...

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower Today

On Tuesday, the S&P BSE Sensex had ended 304.26 points - or 0.73 per cent - lower at 41,253.74 and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at 12,168.45, down 87.40 points - or 0.71 per cent - from the... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2ssG1m5 On Tuesday, the S&P BSE Sensex had ended 304.26 points - or 0.73 per cent - lower at 41,253.74 and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at 12,168.45, down 87.40 points - or 0.71 per cent - from the...

US to deploy troops to Middle East after embassy attack

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US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper said on Tuesday that the US will deploy the troops immediately to the Middle East, a move taken hours after demonstrators stormed its embassy. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qg1kQJ US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper said on Tuesday that the US will deploy the troops immediately to the Middle East, a move taken hours after demonstrators stormed its embassy.

Trump says he does not want, nor foresee, war with Iran

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Taiwan leader rejects China's offer to unify under Hong Kong model

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Tsai, who's seeking re-election in a Jan. 11 vote, also vowed in a New Year's speech to defend Taiwan's sovereignty, saying her government would build a mechanism to safeguard freedom and democracy as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qck4AG Tsai, who's seeking re-election in a Jan. 11 vote, also vowed in a New Year's speech to defend Taiwan's sovereignty, saying her government would build a mechanism to safeguard freedom and democracy as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island.

Trump says happy to have a trial in the Senate, but he does not really care

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Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally

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The city has been battered by more than six months of unrest with millions marching, as well as confrontations in which police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets, while protesters have responded with petrol bombs. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2sFFAor The city has been battered by more than six months of unrest with millions marching, as well as confrontations in which police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets, while protesters have responded with petrol bombs.

Kim says N Korea to show 'new strategic weapon,' leaves room for talks

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North Korea's leader plans to further develop nuclear programmes and to introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future, state media said on Wednesday, but he left room for dialogue with the United States after it ignored a year-end deadline he had set for talks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SIoOzJ North Korea's leader plans to further develop nuclear programmes and to introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future, state media said on Wednesday, but he left room for dialogue with the United States after it ignored a year-end deadline he had set for talks.

Kim 'a man of his word' on denuclearization, Trump says

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stick to his commitments on denuclearization, even as the strongman threatened a "new strategic weapon." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QytRjv US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stick to his commitments on denuclearization, even as the strongman threatened a "new strategic weapon."

Trump warns Iran after Iraqi protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad

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US sending hundreds more troops after Baghdad embassy attacked

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Kerala Assembly has no powers on CAA : Prasad

After the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the law is perfectly legal and constitutional, and also binding on the entire country. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2SIbsDB

New Year shocker: Railways hikes passenger fares

In a shock to millions of passengers across the country, Indian Railways on Tuesday hiked passenger fares for sleeper class by 2 paise per kilometre and for 3AC, 2AC and AC first class by four paise per kilometre. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2QEoJuh

News24.com | Man arrested for shooting outside Vereeniging pub, one critically injured

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a shooting outside a pub in Three Rivers, Vereeniging, in which one man was critically injured. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MHd10L

ED attaches assets worth Rs 127 cr of Pixion media

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached properties to the tune of Rs 127 crore in Mumbai, Kolkata and Noida of Pixion Media Pvt Ltd and its group companies in its probe into a money laundering case involving bank fraud to the tune of Rs 2600 crore. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2Q9TZlC

Indian Army is better equipped to fight wars: Gen Rawat

Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, who will take charge as India's first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) on January 1, 2020, said on Tuesday that the Army is better prepared, equipped and armed to fight any war. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/36cVYLG

News24.com | JUST IN | Gas pipeline on fire in Alberton, area evacuated

A gas pipeline has caught fire in Alberton, Johannesburg, leading to the evacuation of everyone within a 500-metre radius. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2tmgJFZ

"Committed To India": China's Huawei After Receiving Nod For 5G Trials

"Huawei has been notified by the Indian government of permission to take part in the 5G trials," Cyril Xu, Senior Manager, International Media Affairs told PTI. ... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2F4iPND "Huawei has been notified by the Indian government of permission to take part in the 5G trials," Cyril Xu, Senior Manager, International Media Affairs told PTI. ...

News24.com | Ralph Mathekga: SA braces itself for a tough 2020

Could 2020 be the year of amplified conflict among the various interest groups jostling for political power in South Africa? I am nearly convinced that is the case, as we will see in the year, writes Ralph Mathekga . from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FaiIjE

Yogi govt identifies site for mosque land

Even as the Sunni Central Waqf Board remains undecided about accepting the five-acre land offer made by the Supreme Court in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title verdict, the Yogi Adityanath government has shortlisted five sites for the proposed mosque. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2QwcQGw

Fin24.com | 10-day paid parental leave kicks in from January 1

Paid parental leave means working dads and some other caregivers will get 10 days to spend with their new-born children. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MG3tDe

Washington says Baghdad failed to 'protect' Americans

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Washington has accused Iraqi authorities of failing to "protect" US interests, the day after deadly American air strikes against a pro-Iran group sparked anger. At least 25 fighters were killed in Sunday night's attacks, which were in retaliation for the death last week of a US civilian contractor. The United States has blamed the attacks on pro-Iran factions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37rOyVc Washington has accused Iraqi authorities of failing to "protect" US interests, the day after deadly American air strikes against a pro-Iran group sparked anger. At least 25 fighters were killed in Sunday night's attacks, which were in retaliation for the death last week of a US civilian contractor. The United States has blamed the attacks on pro-Iran factions.

PM Modi 'anguished' as Nagaland Speaker loses fight with cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his deep sense of loss and "anguish" at the death of Nagaland Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu, who was battling cancer. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2QDccHc

Day after being appointed CDS, Gen Rawat visits War Memorial

Indian Army presented a Guard of Honour to their outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat, who later in the day will take over as India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), on Tuesday. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2F62Cr7

Sport24.co.za | Maharaj, even when underused, shows Proteas worth

Spinner Keshav Maharaj showed at Centurion why he is so important to the South African Test cause. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39sJmSL

Last Date To Link PAN With Aadhaar Extended For Eighth Time: 10 Points

December 31 is no longer the last date to link your Aadhaar card with PAN or Permanent Account Number. The last date to link both the personal identification numbers now is March 31, according to a... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2MHYv8G December 31 is no longer the last date to link your Aadhaar card with PAN or Permanent Account Number. The last date to link both the personal identification numbers now is March 31, according to a...

News24.com | Homeless killings: No murders of Tshwane homeless men reported since June - but no arrests either

After homeless people in Muckleneuk, Tshwane, spent the first six months of 2019 living in fear, there hasn't another attack since the last of five bodies of homeless people was found in the area in June. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39vZovd

News24.com | FEEL GOOD | From Siya to Zozibini - South Africans who gave us something to smile about in 2019

Of the many issues that have gripped South Africa in 2019, there have been moments, thanks to the collective and individual brilliance and kindness of people, that have brought smiles to our faces. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36dCeHB

News24.com | Trump, Syria and citizen action: the volatile cocktail of the 2010s

The Arab Spring, refugee crisis and tension between China and the US are just some of the events that have shaped the years of the 2010s. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MD3qYL

Sensex Falls Over 100 Points, Nifty Drops Below 12,250

Domestic stock markets started Tuesday's session on a negative note amid weakness in Asian peers. The S&P BSE Sensex index fell as much as 114.93 points to hit 41,443.07 in early trade and the broader... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39szzMv Domestic stock markets started Tuesday's session on a negative note amid weakness in Asian peers. The S&P BSE Sensex index fell as much as 114.93 points to hit 41,443.07 in early trade and the broader...

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower On Last Session Of 2019

On Monday, the domestic stock markets had ended on a mixed note. The S&P BSE Sensex ended 17.14 points - or 0.04 per cent - lower at 41,558.00 and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at 12,255.85,... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2SM16Cm On Monday, the domestic stock markets had ended on a mixed note. The S&P BSE Sensex ended 17.14 points - or 0.04 per cent - lower at 41,558.00 and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at 12,255.85,...

Russia brings in artificial snow to beat its hottest year on record

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“This year in Russia was the hottest for the entire period of instrumental observations,” the head of the Gidromedtsentr weather service, Roman Vilfand, said. He said Moscow’s average temperature for 2019 had hit 7.6°-7.7° Celsius, beating the previous record by 0.3°. He said January will continue to be warmer than usual in almost all regions of Russia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Qapvjj “This year in Russia was the hottest for the entire period of instrumental observations,” the head of the Gidromedtsentr weather service, Roman Vilfand, said. He said Moscow’s average temperature for 2019 had hit 7.6°-7.7° Celsius, beating the previous record by 0.3°. He said January will continue to be warmer than usual in almost all regions of Russia.

Thousands trapped on Australia beach encircled by fire

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As many as four thousand people are trapped on the foreshore of the encircled seaside town of Mallacoota, as smoke turned day to night and the authorities said nearby fires were causing extreme thunderstorms and "ember attacks". Preparations were reportedly under way for a sea or airborne evacuation if needed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2F86W9k As many as four thousand people are trapped on the foreshore of the encircled seaside town of Mallacoota, as smoke turned day to night and the authorities said nearby fires were causing extreme thunderstorms and "ember attacks". Preparations were reportedly under way for a sea or airborne evacuation if needed.

Preparations complete to neutralise PFI in UP: DGP

In wake of violent protests in the state against the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Uttar Pradesh Police says it has devised a strategy to neutralise the Popular Front of India (PFI), seen as the instigator of bulk of the violence, and if all goes well, the organisation will not be able to counter the action. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2ZDabyP

Cold, fog might affect rabi crops

The severe cold and fog in north India is expected to affect the rabi crops, said agricultural scientists. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/35cQdw0

Outgoing army chief, Gen Bipin Rawat named India's first CDS

Indian Army's outgoing chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, was Monday appointed India's first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), the principal military adviser to the Defence Minister and head of the new Department of Military Affairs. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2ZFkMt3

News24.com | Helen Zille riles up Twitter again, this time for sharing cartoon on land and race generalisations

DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille has once again caused a stir on Twitter – this time for posting a cartoon about land, rape and race generalisations. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QaSXWo

Sensex, Nifty End Little Changed; Banks Fall, Auto Shares Gain

Seven of 11 sector gauges compiled by National stock Exchange ended higher led by the Nifty Metal index's 1.2 per cent gain. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2rF3Lmt Seven of 11 sector gauges compiled by National stock Exchange ended higher led by the Nifty Metal index's 1.2 per cent gain.

December 31 Last Day To Verify Income Tax Return. Here Is How To Do It

Income tax return date: Income Tax rules state that a fine of Rs 5,000 is applicable if an individual files ITR after due date but before December 31. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2MHEEqe Income tax return date: Income Tax rules state that a fine of Rs 5,000 is applicable if an individual files ITR after due date but before December 31.

Sport24.co.za | Proteas skipper Faf criticises 'Big 3' move

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes cricket needs more, not fewer, elite nations following his side's win in the first Test against England. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36a5LCc

Modi launches Twitter campaign on CAA; BJP tweets support

In order to garner people's support on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a Twitter campaign. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2MAFTrp

Uddhav inducts 35 ministers, Aditya gets Maha Cabinet post

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expanded his Cabinet by inducting 35 ministers including his son Aditya, comprising 25 of Cabinet and 10 of Minister of State rank, here on Monday. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/37kKbuP

News24.com | Woman found dead near primary school in Mpumalanga, body parts missing

Police are investigating a murder after the body of a 25-year-old woman was discovered near Zamani Primary School in Tweefontein, Mpumalanga. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37nQ0HM

News24.com | Two Tshwane metro officers arrested for allegedly extorting bribes from motorists

Two Tshwane metro police officers have been arrested for allegedly extorting bribes from motorists, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37rsZUJ

Sport24.co.za | Malan to debut at Newlands, question marks remain over Bavuma

Pieter Malan will make his Test debut when the Proteas take on England in the second Test at Newlands later this week. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/37jv84t

All You Need To Know About Linking PAN With Aadhaar Ahead Of Last Date

Aadhaar-PAN Link: December 31 is last date to link Permanent Account Number or PAN with Aadhaar issued by Unique Identification Authority of India. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qti06h Aadhaar-PAN Link: December 31 is last date to link Permanent Account Number or PAN with Aadhaar issued by Unique Identification Authority of India.

Sport24.co.za | Nicholas Dlamini issues statement after surgery 'goes well'

South African cyclist Nicholas Dlamini, currently recuperating following emergency surgery after his harrowing ordeal at the hands of SANParks rangers, has issued a statement. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ME0mvx

Prince Pipes Makes A Tepid Debut; Lists At A Discount of 10%

Prince Pipes and Fittings had fixed the IPO price band at Rs 177-178 per share. The Rs 500-crore IPO was open for subscription between December 18 and December 20. It comprised fresh issuance of... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Que3OG Prince Pipes and Fittings had fixed the IPO price band at Rs 177-178 per share. The Rs 500-crore IPO was open for subscription between December 18 and December 20. It comprised fresh issuance of...

Sensex Falls Over 200 Points From Day's High: 10 Things To Know

Domestic stock markets gave up early gains tracking losses in Asian peers where equities receded from 18-month highs. The S&P BSE Sensex index declined as much as 257.06 points from the session's... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2u3oQb4 Domestic stock markets gave up early gains tracking losses in Asian peers where equities receded from 18-month highs. The S&P BSE Sensex index declined as much as 257.06 points from the session's...

Ajit Pawar, Aditya Thackeray to make it to Maha Cabinet

Monday's Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra will see NCP's Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena's Aditya Thackeray among those being inducted as ministers. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2swnbdC

China convicts researchers in gene-edited baby controversy

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Lead researcher He Jiankui was sentenced to three years and fined 3 million yuan ($430,000). He, the lead researcher, said 13 months ago that he had helped make the world's first genetically edited babies, twin girls born in November 2018. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZBRwDI Lead researcher He Jiankui was sentenced to three years and fined 3 million yuan ($430,000). He, the lead researcher, said 13 months ago that he had helped make the world's first genetically edited babies, twin girls born in November 2018.

News24.com | Murder parolee arrested for rape of 4-year-old girl and her mom

A 35-year-old murder parolee has been arrested in Machadodorp, Mpumalanga, for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl and her mother. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39kKWWN

News24.com | Adriaan Basson: My 10 South Africans of the year

As we bid 2019 farewell, it is worth a pause to reflect on those compatriots who have shaped the past 365 days, writes Adriaan Basson . from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/351ixl6

News24.com | Manhunt after woman allegedly shot dead by ex-boyfriend on Boxing Day

Mpumalanga police have launched a manhunt for a 35-year-old man after he allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend in Elukwatini on Boxing Day. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SC3M5D

US civil rights icon John Lewis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

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Civil rights icon and US House Representative John Lewis has announced that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis followed a "routine medical visit," Lewis, a 79-year-old Democrat who has repeatedly sparred with President Donald Trump, said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37idLBc Civil rights icon and US House Representative John Lewis has announced that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis followed a "routine medical visit," Lewis, a 79-year-old Democrat who has repeatedly sparred with President Donald Trump, said in a statement.

News24.com | Politics 2019: From Zuma spy claims to Maimane saying goodbye

2019 was a year of intrigue, twists and turns, and power battles in South Africa’s political arena. News24 takes stock of the year that was. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F2IN3X

Sensex, Nifty Rise In Early Trade

On Friday, the Sensex had ended 411.38 points - or 1.00 per cent - higher at 41,575.14 and the Nifty settled at 12,245.80, up 119.25 points - or 0.98 per cent - from the previous close. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qykv75 On Friday, the Sensex had ended 411.38 points - or 1.00 per cent - higher at 41,575.14 and the Nifty settled at 12,245.80, up 119.25 points - or 0.98 per cent - from the previous close.

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open Lower Today

On Friday, the S&P BSE Sensex index had ended 411.38 points - or 1.00 per cent - higher at 41,575.14 and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at 12,245.80, up 119.25 points - or 0.98 per cent -... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2SEqJ8e On Friday, the S&P BSE Sensex index had ended 411.38 points - or 1.00 per cent - higher at 41,575.14 and the broader NSE Nifty benchmark settled at 12,245.80, up 119.25 points - or 0.98 per cent -...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urges 'offensive' security measures

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called at a ruling party meeting for "positive and offensive measures" to ensure security ahead of a year-end deadline he has set for denuclearisation talks with the United States, state media KCNA said on Monday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/356qg1o North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called at a ruling party meeting for "positive and offensive measures" to ensure security ahead of a year-end deadline he has set for denuclearisation talks with the United States, state media KCNA said on Monday.

News24.com | SA medical students develop app for world competition

Two Kwazulu-Natal medical students have presented to the World Health Organisation, a cellphone application designed to help with ensuring patients take pills regularly. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MCKDwE

News24.com | Baby found dead, police to investigate

A case of culpable homicide has been opened after a 2-month baby was found dead in Ottosdal, Potchefstroom, police have said. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QuL2lL

All You Need To Know About Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme

Post Office Sukanya Samriddhi Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/359j2cO Post Office Sukanya Samriddhi Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

Looking To Invest In Post Office Kisan Vikas Patra Scheme? Read This

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) Scheme: For the quarter ending December 31, the government retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q89o61 Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) Scheme: For the quarter ending December 31, the government retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

Five Things To Know About National Savings Certificates (NSC)

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2F3BAAA Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

News24.com | Motorists who drive drunk must be locked up - Mbalula

Motorists who intend driving drunk have been warned: Transport minister Fikile Mbalula wants to change the law to ensure it bites going forward. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2sxLoA6

News24.com | Navy SEAL cleared by Trump called 'freaking evil' by comrades

A Navy SEAL platoon leader controversially pardoned of war crimes by US President Donald Trump was described as "toxic" and "freaking evil" by veterans who served with him in Iraq, The New York Times reported Friday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZFAQLG

All You Need To Know About The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2swEeMx Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

Investment In Senior Citizen Savings Scheme Fetches 8.6% Return

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/37gkCLt Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

All You Need To Know About The 15-Year PPF Account In Post Office

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36aCtTW Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

News24.com | Jacob Zuma feels deserted by the ANC - report

Speaking to the Sunday Times, Zuma’s brother Khanya Zuma said that the party had "deserted" the former president. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36aBeEg

Post Office Pays 6.9-7.7% Interest On One-Five Year Time Deposits

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/351rB9r Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

Two dead, 2,500 seek emergency shelter in cyclone-battered Fiji

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Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41

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News24.com | 11 speedsters nabbed in the Western Cape, with one motorist clocking 181km/h

A total of 11 speedsters have been nabbed in the N1 in the Western Cape, Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa has announced. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ssJFMs

Want To Open A Recurring Deposit Account At Post Office? Key Details Here

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2SyBg4L Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

Five Things To Know About The Post Office Savings Account

Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q5PwAr Post Office Savings Account: For the quarter ending December 31, the finance ministry retained the interest rates at existing levels in September 2019.

News24.com | Zimbabwe journalists suffer as regime tightens grip

Fanuel Mapfumo has been unable to lift heavy objects since a Zimbabwe police officer fractured his left arm as he was covering a story last August. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/357IUpm

5 people stabbed at during Hanukkah celebration

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Multiple people were stabbed at a synagogue in Monsey, New York, while celebrating Hanukkah late Saturday night. ​The NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau says it is ``closely monitoring the reports of multiple people stabbed at a synagogue. The Anti-Defamation League of New York and New Jersey says it's also aware of reports and is on the way to the scene in Monsey. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2siC9E5 Multiple people were stabbed at a synagogue in Monsey, New York, while celebrating Hanukkah late Saturday night. ​The NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau says it is ``closely monitoring the reports of multiple people stabbed at a synagogue. The Anti-Defamation League of New York and New Jersey says it's also aware of reports and is on the way to the scene in Monsey.

News24.com | 'Mass stabbing' at US rabbi's house

Multiple people have been stabbed at a Jewish place of worship in upstate New York, a public affairs group has announced. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QrQTbM

News24.com | Year of the Watson: Five Gavin Watson moments of 2019

Former Bosasa boss Gavin Watson's dramatic and sudden death earlier this year sparked a frenzy among South Africans who immediately raised questions about how he died, if he really died, whether he was killed and if so, by whom. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QsQ3vf

Intense chill grips MP, min temp dips to 1.2 degree Celsius

Intense chill gripped most of Madhya Pradesh for the second day on Saturday with the state's Tikamgarh recording a minimum temperature of 1.5 degrees Celsius, while it was 1.2 degrees in th hill station of Pachmarhi. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/39nOaZm

Bone-chilling cold set to intensify in Delhi, north India

If Delhi is giving you the feel of Shimla nowadays, then that's because mercury is in the same freezing zone in the national capital and the erstwhile summer capital of the country. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2tVT3bP

Seniors demand that Rahul return as Congress president

On the 135th Foundation Day of the Congress on Saturday, several senior party leaders pitched for former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi to lead the party once again against the ruling BJP and take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/378NXYe

Second coldest December in Delhi in last 100 yrs

Delhi might be seeing the coldest December in a century after the year 1997 as there have been only four years in the last 100 years where the mean temperature during the month was less than 20 degrees Celsius. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/37n0sj7

Priyanka slams Yogi govt over Meerut viral video

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday mounted an attack on UP's Yogi Adityanath government and the conduct of some of the senior police officers in the state. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2MyPT4w

News24.com | EC man expected in court for killing 16-year-old family member and hiding body

A 41-year-old man is expected in court for allegedly killing and hiding the body of his 16-year-old female relative. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39gMH7c

Sport24.co.za | Stokes grateful to Boucher, Smith in assistance with father's illness

England allrounder Ben Stokes has thanked medical staff in Johannesburg and Cricket South Africa for their help during his father's ongoing illness. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2rAc5Ux

US mass killings hit new high in 2019, most were shootings

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Lahore high court returns Pervez Musharraf's application against his conviction

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News24.com | Tell gangsters to 'stop killing our children' - Cele tells mourners at 5-year-old Lavender Hills boy's funeral

Minister of Police Bheki Cele has declared war on gang infested parts of the Western Cape. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SxCGfW

Sport24.co.za | Ntini: Big Vern has earned place alongside Proteas greats

Vernon Philander has secured his place as a South African test legend, says former speedster Makhaya Ntini. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F2bZrH

News24.com | Witness says Dlamini didn't resist being detained by SANParks officials

A witness who filmed Friday's altercation in which cyclist's Nicholas Dlamini's arm was broken says the rider was not aggresive towards SANParks officers. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q4wSZS

Truck bomb in Somalia's capital kills at least 61 people

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A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia's capital, killing at least 61. It was one of the deadliest attacks in Mogadishu in recent memory. Two Turkish nationals and many university students were among those killed. The blast targeted a tax collection center during the morning rush hour as Somalia returned to work after its weekend. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Szz0dy A truck bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia's capital, killing at least 61. It was one of the deadliest attacks in Mogadishu in recent memory. Two Turkish nationals and many university students were among those killed. The blast targeted a tax collection center during the morning rush hour as Somalia returned to work after its weekend.

December 31 Is The Last Date Link PAN With Aadhaar. Here Is How To Do It

The Income Tax Department in September this year extended the due date for linking the PAN with the Aadhaar by three months. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q1jzJA The Income Tax Department in September this year extended the due date for linking the PAN with the Aadhaar by three months.

News24.com | 'All I could see was scattered dead bodies' - car bomb leaves over 20 dead in Mogadishu: police, witnesses

A massive car bomb has exploded in a busy area of the Somali capital Mogadishu, leaving more than 20 people dead, police and witnesses have said. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EYSPmP

News24.com | EC cops launch manhunt for driver who hit and killed three pedestrians

Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt for a driver who hit and killed three pedestrians before fleeing the scene. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EWfVKK

News24.com | Remains of six recovered from missing Hawaii helicopter wreckage

No indications anyone survived the crash and the search for the last person on board will continue. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q1UbU6

CAA, NRC is demonetisation 2.0: Rahul Gandhi

Ahead of his visit to Assam to participate in the protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of citizens (NRC), former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday again took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that this exercise is demonetisation 2.0. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2ZvhKrm

Sport24.co.za | Blow for Proteas as Markram ruled out of series

Proteas opening batsman, Aiden Markram has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against England after sustaining a fracture to his fourth left finger. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Qk8li4

Delhi records 11 number of cold days, highest since 1997

Breaking another record in the cold wave spell, Delhi has recorded 11 number of cold days, the highest in the last 22 years since 1997. from Latest News - News in India - Today's Headlines - Breaking news - saharasamay https://ift.tt/2Q1RdPi

News24.com | Police Minister Bheki Cele to attend funeral service of slain Lavender Hill boy, 5

The boy was shot dead during an alleged gang shooting in Drury Court, Lavender Hill, Cape Town. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2suWyWi

Hundreds of accused clergy left off church's sex abuse lists

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​​Victims advocates had long criticized the Roman Catholic Church for not making public the names of credibly accused priests. Despite the dioceses' release of nearly 5,300 names, most in the last two years, critics say the lists are far from complete. An AP analysis found more than 900 clergy members accused of child sexual abuse who were missing from lists. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/364HNrY ​​Victims advocates had long criticized the Roman Catholic Church for not making public the names of credibly accused priests. Despite the dioceses' release of nearly 5,300 names, most in the last two years, critics say the lists are far from complete. An AP analysis found more than 900 clergy members accused of child sexual abuse who were missing from lists.