d Islamic State killed 300 former policemen south of Mosul, HRW says By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:06:17 +0530 Human Rights Watch said some of the former policemen were separated from a group of about 2,000 people from nearby villages and towns who were forced to march alongside the militants last month as they retreated north to Mosul and the town of Tal Afar. Full Article World
d Convicted killer who gave up on his case executed in Georgia By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:30:57 +0530 Steven Frederick Spears (54) was convicted of murder in the August 2001 slaying of his ex-girlfriend Sherri Holland. Full Article World
d U.S.-born panda twins struggle in China as they know only English By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:10:24 +0530 Sisters Meilun and Meihuan still prefer American crackers to Chinese bread ... and Chinese is Latin to them. Full Article World
d We made Hillary a better candidate: Sanders By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:21:32 +0530 Releases book that he says is a manifesto for future political action and only way to revive Democratic Party. Full Article World
d U.K. drops Lords reform plan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:49:33 +0530 A government- instigated report had earlier suggested measures to limit the powers of the Lords Full Article World
d Trump, Pence true friend of Israel, says Israeli ambassador By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:12:36 +0530 "We look forward to working with the Trump administration, with all of the members of the Trump administration, including Steve Bannon, and making the US—Israel alliance stronger than ever," Mr. Dermer said in response to a question. Full Article World
d Philippine dictator set to be buried at heroes' cemetery By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:51:43 +0530 "There will be no state funeral. It will be very simple, the body will be carried on a hearse then brought to his tomb," Mr. Albayalde said. Full Article World
d Anti-Muslim Buddhist monk in Myanmar: Trump ‘similar to me’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:06:32 +0530 The world singled us out as narrow-minded. But as people from the country that is the grandfather of democracy and human rights elected Donald Trump, who is similar to me in prioritizing nationalism, there will be less finger-pointing from the international community. Full Article World
d Contenders for key jobs in Trump administration By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:45:43 +0530 A senior Trump official said the job of national security adviser has been offered to retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn. Full Article World
d Turkey’s free press withers under crackdown By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 01:06:08 +0530 Full Article News Service
d Plane carrying 4 crashes, causes explosions in Nevada By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 14:26:37 +0530 Disaster's cause as yet unknown; multiple casualties, says report. Full Article World
d China state media warn Trump against renouncing free trade deals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 15:04:26 +0530 Chinese state media has warned Mr. Trump against isolationism and interventionism, calling instead for the United States to actively work with China to maintain the international status quo. Full Article World
d IS has 60-80 operatives in Europe: Dutch expert By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 15:12:48 +0530 Says flush-out ops in Iraq, Syria are scattering the group and the continent faces a real threat. Full Article World
d Dalai Lama preaches in Mongolia, risking China’s fury By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:05:12 +0530 On Friday, China’s Foreign Ministry strongly urged Mongolia to deny the Dalai Lama a visit for the sake of a "sound and steady" development of bilateral ties. Full Article World
d UAE-based Indian girl in International Children’s Peace Prize race By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:26:59 +0530 In line with the tradition, this year’s prize will be awarded by 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus in the Hall of Knights (Ridderzaal) in The Hague on December 2. Full Article World
d El-Sissi says don't 'jump to conclusions' on Trump By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:39:35 +0530 "We have to distinguish between the rhetoric that takes place within presidential campaigns and the real and actual administration of a country after the inauguration," he said. Full Article World
d Tintin drawing sells for record 1.55 mn euros in Paris By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:48:11 +0530 Artcurial’s comics expert Eric Leroy described the "Explorers on the Moon" as "a key moment in the history of comic book art... it has become mythic for many lovers and collectors of comic strips. Full Article World
d 15 missing in Indonesia boat accident By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:30:00 +0530 After a speedboat collided with a Vietnamese cargo vessel Full Article World
d Donald Trump demands apology from ‘very rude’ Hamilton cast By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 23:42:40 +0530 Full Article World
d Activists, Democrats outraged by Trump team By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 04:12:11 +0530 They fear that the incoming administration will push a divisive agenda; Obama says won’t comment on appointments. Full Article World
d Dalai Lama visits Mongolia despite China’s objections By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 04:36:27 +0530 Full Article World
d Arch-rivals Trump and Romney meet, discuss world affairs By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:50:10 +0530 "We had a far-reaching conversation with regards to the various theaters in the world where there are interests of the United States of real significance," Mr. Romney told reporters. Full Article World
d China launches world’s longest quantum communication line By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 14:25:02 +0530 Full Article World
d Seven children killed in rebel shelling of school By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 16:01:36 +0530 After Syrian rebel shelling of the school in government-held western Aleppo. Full Article World
d Sikh harassed, woman attacked after bandanna mistaken for hijab in U.S. By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 17:27:45 +0530 Latest in 437 reports of racist slurs, hateful intimidation or harassment since Trump won the presidential poll. Full Article World
d Watch | Who will be affected by the new U.S. visa order? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:30:33 +0530 Full Article World
d Watch | Largest ever recorded tanzanite gemstones found By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:47:02 +0530 Full Article World
d Data | Low-income countries have received only 0.27% of the COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:20:03 +0530 Due to wide disparity in vaccine supply, of the 52 countries in Africa, 38 have given at least one dose to <5% of population Full Article Data
d Data | More than 50% Americans disapprove Joe Biden's work as President By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:43:44 +0530 Google search trends indicate that interest in Afghanistan peaked on August 15, the day Kabul fell. Following this, Biden's rating dropped below 50% Full Article Data
d Data | What does initial data about the Omicron variant show? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:43:50 +0530 The number of hospitalisations in 20 days since the Omicron variant was discovered was relatively lower than the pace observed during the Delta wave in Gauteng in South Africa Full Article Data
d Focus on food and energy crisis due to Ukraine war, says Indonesian President Joko Widodo By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:19:39 +0530 Mr. Joko says he is ready to help with Modi-Xi meeting at the G20 Full Article global
d Elon Musk’s Twitter deal goes to a Delaware court By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:34:46 +0530 For a little over three months, the world’s richest man and a big tech social media platform were sparring on micro-blogging site, and inside board rooms. Now, the action will be inside courtrooms Full Article global
d A lacklustre American presidential race in the making By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:08:00 +0530 Democrats and Republicans have to brace themselves for soul searching and painful decision-making before 2024 Full Article Comment
d Holocaust survivors mark 80 years since mass Paris roundup By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:15:00 +0530 French President Emmanuel Macron has decried his Nazi-collaborator predecessors and vigorously vowed to stamp out Holocaust denial Full Article global
d Ukraine's Zelensky fires top security chief and prosecutor By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0530 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the head of the country’s security service and its prosecutor general, citing hundreds of criminal proceedings into treason and collaboration by people within their departments Full Article global
d Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Las Vegas drive-through By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:50:00 +0530 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were wed in a small ceremony Saturday in Las Vegas Full Article Movies
d U.K. PM race | At debate, Truss says she will call out Putin in front of “swing” countries like India, Indonesia By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:04:31 +0530 Sunday’s debate was the second in the U.K. Prime Ministerial race that began last week, with a third round of voting set for Monday Full Article global
d Iran arrests several after protests at drying lake By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:28:00 +0530 Urmia, one of the largest "hypersaline" — or super salty — lakes in the world, is located between the cities of Tabriz and Urmia, with more than six million people dependent on agriculture around its shores. Full Article global
d Sri Lanka Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares Emergency By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:34:16 +0530 Opposition calls it ‘an undemocratic, draconian act’; Parliament to elect new President tomorrow Full Article global
d Morning Digest | Presidential election today; Centre to convene all-party meeting on situation in Sri Lanka on DMK, AIADMK’s request, and more By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:41:11 +0530 A select list of stories to read before you start your day Full Article News
d Privately issued but regulated digital currencies have benefits, say central bank chiefs By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:28:52 +0530 The benefits would hinge on how such private companies issuing digital assets are regulated Full Article Technology
d TikTok’s global security chief to step down By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:41:25 +0530 Roland Cloutier said his move followed recent changes to the security teams at the video-sharing app Full Article Technology
d Indiana mall shooting | Three dead; witness kills gunman: police By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:52:17 +0530 Full Article global
d Researchers say Thai pro-democracy activists hit by spyware By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:10:59 +0530 Cybersecurity researchers have outlined cases where Thai activists involved in the country’s pro-democracy protests had their devices attacked with spyware Full Article Technology
d Regulating digital currencies By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:31:21 +0530 Some experts and central bankers point to regulation as the way forward. And supervising stablecoins and crypto exchanges would be a much easier affair than exercising controls over individual financial crypto products. Full Article Technology
d The Pakistan and IMF talks: What lies ahead? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:09:48 +0530 Why was the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) signed between the two? Why is IMF important for Pakistan’s economy? Full Article global
d Twitter claims Musk is ‘slow-walking’ trial over $44 billion deal By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:44:24 +0530 The two sides will make their arguments about the trial's proposed start date to a Delaware Court of Chancery judge on Tuesday Full Article Business
d U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase wins regulatory nod in Italy By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:44:41 +0530 The European Union is working on new rules and controls that crypto companies will have to comply with Full Article Technology
d SoftBank halts plans for Arm’s London IPO By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:36:52 +0530 SoftBank’s billionaire founder, Masayoshi Son, had told shareholders in June that he was in favour of a U.S. listing Full Article Business
d UK tribunal quashes Meta-Giphy deal block, regulator to reconsider ruling By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:25:09 +0530 The Competition Appeals Tribunal said it had quashed the CMA’s ruling and referred the matter back for a new decision Full Article Business