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Stray dogs kill child in UP's Sambhal
A child was mauled to death by stray dogs in Chimyawali village on Sunday, amid the growing menace of wild canines in the region.Locals allege that there have been multiple attacks by dogs in the recent past, and urged authorities to relevant steps to curb the menace.However, the police claimed that they have not received any complaint as yet and will investigate the matter once the same is brought to their notice.In November last year, at least 26 people were attacked by a stray dog in Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh, following which district administration officials were pressed into action to nab the stray dog."A large number of people were injured due to dog bites. The dog was captured and the situation is under control," said OP Tiwari, city magistrate of Rampur.
Couple reunited with engagement ring dropped in sewer
Police in New York City say they helped a couple ring in the new year by reuniting them with their missing engagement ring. NBC New York reports the diamond ring was dropped down a sewer grate Thursday near Times Square. Officers noticed the ring in a grate on Eighth Avenue and 48th Street and recovered it with the help of the FDNY and a police emergency services unit. The NYPD says in a tweet the couple was reunited with their ring Friday. While it was the first engagement ring recovered in 2019, the NYPD found another engagement ring last month that was given back to the couple on "The Ellen Show.
Karnataka: Kyasanur forest disease claims six lives
Six people have died due to Kyasanur forest disease here.Two people including, 18-year-old girl Shwetha and 50-year-old Ramakka died on Saturday. Both were admitted to a private hospital in Shivamogga.In view of the disease outbreak, Bharatiya Janata Party state president BS Yeddyurappa and MLA of Sagara Haratalu Halappa rushed to the in Shivamogga and inquired about other patients' health.Parents and relatives pleaded to Yeddyurappa for help, who in turn assured of speaking with Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy regarding compensation.MLA Haratalu Halappa said, "The disease is a growing epidemic and has wreaked havoc but the government is not ready to listen to our complaints. I have written a letter to Chief Secretary too."Meanwhile, Health and Family Welfare Minister of Karnataka Shivanand Patil said, "I have spoken to many of our health department officials including district officers. I have heard that some monkeys are being brought from somewhere and are being left here. I
Here's why Meghan will not deliver her baby at same hospital as Kate
It seems that Lindo Wing is off the charts for Harry and Meghan when it comes to the birth of their first child.With the soon-to-be parents settling in their new Windsor home, the famed hospital wing where Kate Middleton delivered all three of her children is not among the top contenders.According to People magazine, one of the many options that Meghan and Harry are considering is Frimley Park hospital in Surrey, where Sophie, Countess of Wessex had her two children.The hospital gained prominence, when, in 2003, Sophie was rushed there in an emergency to have her daughter Lady Louise Windsor.In fact, the magazine goes on to say that with the peaceful surroundings of Frogmore, coupled with a room set aside for Meghan's mother Doria Ragland, Harry and Meghan could decide to have a home birth as well.However, both options point towards a stepping away from Royal traditions where new mums have posed with their baby on the steps of St. Mary's Hospital in London, including the likes of Kate
Sultan Muhammad V of Malaysia resigns from Kingship
Malaysia's 15th King, Sultan Muhammad V, resigned from Kingship on Sunday.ChannelNews Asia quoted Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz as saying that in a letter sent to the Secretary of the Conference of Rulers the king had officially announced his abdication to the ministry officials."In discharging the wishes of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V, Istana Negara hereby announces that His Majesty is abdicating as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong effective Jan 6, 2019, pursuant to Article 32 (3) of the Federal Constitution," Aziz said.Aziz stated that Sultan Muhammad V was elected as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on December 13, 2016.In his letter, the King also expressed his gratitude towards Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, along with other officials, for helping him in ruling the country."During his tenure as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, His Majesty worked to fulfill his responsibilities and the trust placed in him as the head
Will not contest Lok Sabha polls from Hajpur: Ram Vilas Paswan
It is official: LJP chief and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Sunday said he will not contest Lok Sabha polls from Hajipur, ending days of speculation in Bihar political circles.
Malaysian king abdicates in historic first
Malaysia's king abdicated Sunday in a historic first for the country that ended weeks of speculation about his future after he took medical leave and reportedly married a Russian ex-beauty queen. Sultan Muhammad V's decision marks the first time a king has stepped aside during his five-year term in the Muslim-majority country. The national palace confirmed the resignation with immediate effect of the 49-year-old, who had been on the throne for two years and was known for his fondness for four-wheel driving and other extreme sports. "His majesty tells the people of Malaysia to continue to be united to maintain unity, tolerance, and work together," said a statement from the Comptroller of the Royal Household, Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. Malaysia's Islamic rulers will now meet to decide on the next king. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement where the throne changes hands every five years between rulers of the nine Malaysian states headed by centuries-old ...
Man arrested from train with Rs 38 lakh
A man was arrested Sunday from a train at Kharagpur railway station for carrying an unaccounted sum of Rs 38 lakh, police said. The man was apprehended when Government Railway Police (GRP) was conducting a random check in Puri-Kamakhya Express when the train arrived at Kharagpur station. The man, who claimed to be a resident of Ghatal in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, could not provide any satisfactory explanation for carrying Rs 38 lakh in his baggage and could not account for its source also, police said. The 46-year old man was arrested and the money was seized, the police said, adding that he will be produced in court on Monday.
Malaysia's king abdicates: palace statement
Malaysia's king has abdicated, royal officials said Sunday, ending weeks of speculation about his future after he took a leave of absence and amid rumours he married a Russian former beauty queen. Sultan Muhammad V's decision marks the first time a king has abdicated in the Muslim-majority country since it gained independence from Britain in 1957. "The National Palace informs that his majesty has resigned as the 15th king effective January 6," said a statement from the palace. It did not give any reason for the 49-year-old royal's move. But there had been a question mark over the reign of the king, who ascended to the throne in December 2016, since he took a leave of absence for medical treatment in November. Reports then circulated online that he had married a former Miss Moscow in Russia -- although royal officials in Malaysia have so far not commented on the rumours. Speculation intensified about his future this week when the country's Islamic royals reportedly held a special ...
Romanian engineer who saved churches from destruction dies
Eugeniu Iordachescu, a Romanian civil engineer who devised an ingenious way to save 12 churches and many other historic buildings from being destroyed by the country's former Communist strongman, has died at 89. He died Friday from a heart attack and his funeral was being held Sunday, his daughter-in-law, Ligia Iordachescu, told The Associated Press. From 1982 to 1988, thousands of buildings were razed in the heart of Bucharest, the Romanian capital, to make way for a plan by then-Communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu to build a giant House of the People and Soviet-style apartment buildings. The urban redesign known as systemization, which occurred all over Romania, was inspired during Ceausescu's 1971 visit to North Korea. Dubbed "the guardian angel" of churches, Iordachescu devised a radical system that placed whole buildings including churches, monasteries, banks and apartment buildings on the equivalent of railway tracks and rolled them hundreds of meters (yards) away to save them ...
Mamata remembers legendary magician P.C. Sorcar on death anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday paid homage to legendary magician P.C. Sorcar, credited for taking Indian magic on an international platform, on his 48th death anniversary.
Senior CPI leader dies in Odisha after prolonged illness
Senior CPI leader and former Odisha MLA Parsuram Panda passed away at his residence in Ganjam district after a prolonged illness, family sources said on Sunday. He was 86. Panda is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, they said. The senior leader had been ailing for quite sometime, died at his residence in Chikalakhandi on Saturday. The CPI leader had represented Chhatrapur constituency in Ganjam district in the state Assembly from 1990 to 1995. He was also the sarapanch of Chikalakhandi panchayat for three times. Leaders of different political parties and people from various walks of life have condoled his demise.
Things at JNU comically bad: Professor who won Infosys Prize 2018
Jawahar Lal University (JNU) professor and the winner of Infosys Prize 2018 Kavita Singh landed here, only to get to know that her leave application to attend the award ceremony was rejected by the JNU vice-chancellor. Reacting to the development, she said things at the university were "comically bad". Singh got to know about the rejection of her leave application only after she landed in Bengaluru to attend the event organised by the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF). She received the award on Saturday night. Speaking after receiving the award, Singh thanked the JNU, where she has been teaching for 17 years, and said until recently, it was "a very congenial and supportive place". "We never had much money or facilities, but we had excellent colleagues and academic freedom. Today, things are bad; things are comically bad in my institutional home. "How bad you may ask? After I came to Bengaluru, I checked my e-mail and found that the leave application I had put in to come here and ...
Khloe Kardashian says another child would make her feel even more complete
American reality star Khloe Kardashian claimed that she feels complete after giving birth to daughter True but another child would make her even more complete.A fan asked the reality star on Twitter if she has given any thoughts for more children, "Are you thinking about having another baby?" the fan wrote.Kardashian replied, "Goodness I don't know! I love her so much and I'm so complete because of her!" She went on to add, "I could only imagine another one would make me feel even more complete but I just don't know.""I guess only time will tell and whatever God wants for me," the 34-year-old star replied.Earlier in May, the star and her beau Canadian basketball player Tristan Thompson welcomed their first baby, True, and the couple gave hints that they are trying for another baby but Khloe is not pregnant yet."Kardashian and Thompson are trying for another baby, she isn't pregnant yet, but they are actively trying. Khloe loves being a mom. She wants True to have a sibling," a source .
Dilip Kumar 'lessee' of Bandra plot for 999 years: Property trustees
ABollywood thespian Dilip Kumar got a major boost in the ongoing battle with a Mumbai builder over his Bandra bungalow plot on Sunday. The original owners of the property, the Seth Mulraj Khatau Trust (SMKT) categorically stating that he is the "perpetual lessee" and not a tenant, as alleged, of the property "for the period of 999 years".
Is Kylie Jenner engaged?
Kylie Jenner's sparkling ring has once again sparked rumours of her being engaged.Taking to her Instagram, the reality star shared a picture in which she was seen sporting a ring on her ring finger, which did not go unnoticed by her fans."I see that ring boo," wrote one fan."Engagement ring?" asked another.Rumours of Kylie being engaged to beau Travis Scott surfaced in August last year following their trip to a jewellery store.Following 'The Keeping Up With the Kardashian's star's 21st birthday celebration, the couple spent an hour shopping at Polacheck's Jewelers in Calabasas, California.Moreover, the rapper referred to Jenner as his 'wifey' in a birthday message. "Happy bday wifey I love u mommy you my heart rib toes and all. May GOD continue to bless u and ur spirit. This mark in your life is the start to more greatness," read the post.The couple share a baby girl, Stormi Webster.
Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral
A California police officer who was killed in the line of duty was hailed Saturday as a "Fiji-born American hero" who made the ultimate sacrifice for his adopted country. At a funeral held for Cpl Ronil (row-neel) Singh, mourners remembered the 33-year-old officer as a hard-working immigrant who worked his way up to become an officer in the small town of Newman. He "stood so much for what is right in our world and yet unfortunately was taken too soon from us by what is wrong in our world," Modesto police Officer Jeff Harmon said at the service in a Modesto church. He "probably more than anything else wanted to be home on Christmas night with his wife and his young son, but instead made a selfless choice to serve all of his community knowing that there are many more than just his own family that needed his protection that night." Singh was shot to death in the early hours of Dec 26 after he pulled over a suspected drunk driver. The gunman fled, and a two-day-long manhunt led to the ...
Thomas Markle defends Meghan over rumours of feud with Kate Middleton
Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle came to his daughter's defence while talking about the negativity she is receiving with regards to an alleged feud with Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.In a recent interview with The Sun, Thomas talked about the rift and rumours that Meghan is allegedly a "difficult boss.""If there is any animosity between Meghan and Kate, they should put their differences aside," Thomas was quoted by E!Online, as saying. "I'm very upset by the criticism Meghan is getting. I don't think she deserves it and I don't think she is doing one-third of the things she is being accused of doing."Rumours of the feud were fueled after Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan would move out of the palace and relocate to Frogmore Cottage at Windsor Castle as they prepare for the arrival of their first child.It was also reported that the Duchess of Cambridge had an "explosive row" with Meghan as she allegedly told her not to instruct the members of her team,
Lifetime achievement award for journalist Dinu Randive
Veteran journalist Dinu Randive has been conferred with the lifetime achievement award by the Mantralaya and VidhimandalVartahar Sangh, an association of journalists covering Maharashtra legislature and secretariat. Randive (93) started his journalistic career in 1956. He also participated in the freedom struggle, the Sanyukta Maharashtra movement and the Goa liberation movement. Award winners in other categories included Vishwas Waghmode, Mahesh Tiwari and Prajakta Pol.
C'garh: Man kills mother, black magic book recovered from spot
A man allegedly killed his mother with an axe in Chhattisgarh's Korba district in what police believe is a suspected case of sorcery as a book on black magic had been recovered from their house. The incident took place on December 31 in Ramakachhar village under Pali police station area, Sub Divisional Officer of Police (Katghora area) Sandip Mittal said Saturday. On being informed of the incident by villagers on January 3, a police team rushed to the spot and found a book on black magic and the axe in the blood-stained house, Mittal informed. He said accused Dilip Yadav (25) attacked his mother Sumariya with an axe, killing her instantly, and then reportedly drank her blood and dismembered her. Yadav then reportedly performed rituals and offered some of the dismembered body parts as offering at a religious place inside the house and then incinerated the body in an earthen 'chulha', he said. He said the exact cause of death would be ascertained once police teams managed .