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Prince Harry nicknames yet-to-arrive baby
As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wait for their first child, the Duke of Sussex has already thought of a name for the newest member.In their final day in Wellington, New Zealand, while visiting Abel Tasman National Park, Harry, while addressing a crowd, called the yet-to-be-born child as the couple's "little bump".He also thanked everyone for their hospitality during their stay, reported E! Online. They even met mental health workers at Maranui Cafe and met a couple of young students. The couple is currently on their first royal tour of Australia and South Pacific that began on October 16. The tour will end on October 31 with their visit to New Zealand.Meghan and Harry are expecting their first child in 2019.
DD cameraman, two security personnel killed in Maoist attack
A cameraman of Doordarshan TV and two police personnel were killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday.
Hope to keep 'Kasautii...' iconic as ever: Hina Khan
Television actress Hina Khan, who is playing the role of Komolika in the reboot of love saga "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", hopes the show remains iconic.
Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma welcome baby girl
Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma have become parents to their first child, a baby girl. The couple shared the news Tuesday on Instagram. They have named the little one Banks Violet Bair, whom Duff, 31, gave birth to last Thursday at her residence. "Banks Violet Bair... This little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic," the "Younger" star wrote alongside a photograph with her boyfriend and the baby. She also has a six-year-old son, Luca Comrie with former husband Mike Comrie. Koma, 31, also shared the same picture a while later expressing his excitement. "... We welcome a beautiful daughter, little sister, and best friend for life. Could not possibly be more grateful for our growing family and for the ... who makes it all possible. Cloud ten," the musician wrote. They had announced pregnancy in June. Duff and Koma have been dating since last January.
Priyanka Chopra dances her heart out at her bridal shower
Priyanka Chopra recently celebrated a fancy bridal shower with a group of friends and her mother ahead of tying the knot with fiance Nick Jonas.Priyanka looked a vision in a white strapless Marchesa dress, which she paired with a pair of nude Christian Louboutin pumps, a sleek diamond necklace around her neck. She chose to keep her hair open in loose waves which perfectly complimented the whole look.The soon-to-be bride kept her makeup minimal and was sparkling radiance in purple tone eyeshadow and nude lips. The 'Quantico' star, who has been breaking the internet with her fun bridal shower, recently took to her official Instagram account to treat her fans with some inside pictures from the grand bash.She posted a series of photos with a heartfelt caption, thanking her friends and family for the grand celebration."Love, laughter and a room full of amazing ladies...and some special gentlemen (what a special surprise)! Thank you so much @mubinarattonsey and @anjula_acharia for throwing
Suspicious package headed to CNN headquarters intercepted
Another suspicious package addressed to the CNN headquarters in Atlanta was intercepted on Monday. "The package was intercepted at an Atlanta post office. There is no imminent danger to the CNN Center," CNN President Jeff Zucker said in a statement.According to reports, the Atlanta Police Department responded to a call at 9:38 am (local time) about the suspicious package at a post office near the CNN Center. The package intercepted looked similar in appearance to the pipe bombs that were sent to high-profile politicians including former president Barack Obama, former First Lady of the United States Hilary Clinton, and to the CNN's New York bureau.A pipe-bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc was arrested by the cops on Friday and is due in court on Monday, CNN reported.A total of 11 suspicious packages have been retrieved in the past week.
Cattle rustlers poison 20 dogs
More than 20 dogs were found dead Monday at a village near here from suspected poisoning, police said. Police said the dogs in Karasangal village had been given meat mixed with some pesticide Sunday night allegedly by cattle rustlers because the animals alerted owners and put a check on such incidents. They said for past one year there were frequent complaints of cattle thefts, forcing villagers to rear pet dogs and also feed street dogs. With the dogs keeping vigil, incidents of cattle theft came down substantially during the last one month, they claimed.
Daler Mehendi, Mika Singh bereaved
Singer Mika Singh and Daler Mehendi's elder brother Amarjeet Singh died here on Monday.
Miss Grand International runner-up wants to set right precedent
Haryana girl Meenakshi Chaudhary, the runner-up at the Miss Grand International 2018 pageant, says her crown comes with lot of responsibilites as several young girls will now look up to her for inspiration.
Rijiju pays tribute to martyrs at national police memorial
Union minister Kiren Rijiju Monday paid tribute to the police martyrs at a special function organised by the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) here at the national police memorial. In the programme 'An Ode to Martyrs', organised by the ITBP, women commando contingent, ski contingent, regular contingent and para troopers saluted the memorial through a march past while a women band presented a special display, a home ministry release said. The programme concluded with the tune 'Abide with me'. The ITBP guards the Sino-Indian border along the Himalayan frontiers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had dedicated to the nation a refurbished national police memorial here on October 21. The memorial consists of a 30-feet-tall and 238-tonne heavy black granite central sculpture honouring the slain troopers, a museum and a wall of valour bearing the names of over 34,800 martyred personnel.
Literary stalwarts to participate in Mumbai LitFest
Booker Prize winning author Alan Hollinghurst; Stephen Daldry, Director of 'The Crown' on Netflix; Sri Lankan writer Ashok Ferrey; along with prominent names from Indian literary circles including Shashi Tharoor, Upamanyu Chatterjee (writer of the iconic 'English, August'), RTI activist Aruna Roy and poet Jayanta Mahapatra, will participate in the 9th Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest in November.
Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner at shrine ceremony
A Japanese princess has married a commoner in a ceremony at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine. Princess Ayako is the 28-year-old daughter of the emperor's cousin, and the groom, 32-year-old Kei Moriya, works for major shipping company Nippon Yusen. The couple was shown on national news walking slowly before guests at the shrine Monday morning. She wore a Heian-era style hairdo and a traditional robe splashed with red and green patterns while Moriya wore coattails. Women who marry into the imperial family become members of the family, but those who marry commoners, like Ayako, must leave. The eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito is set to marry a commoner in 2020. Akihito has said he will abdicate. His eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will ascend to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1.
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UP: Constable feels 'proud' to salute his IPS-son
It's a moment of pride and honour for police constable Janardan Singh as he is now working under his son and newly appointed Superintendent of Police (North), Lucknow, Anoop Kumar Singh. Anoop has taken charge of the city where his father is posted at the Vibhuti Khand police station."Everyone has a personal and professional life. We will work as expected of our posts," said Anoop.His father, Janardan Singh said, "I feel proud to have my son as my senior. It's an honour for me. It feels good to work under him.
Punjab: NSUI organises event next to railway tracks
Over a week after the Amritsar train accident, in which at least 60 people died, the National Student Union of India (NSUI) on Sunday organised an event a few meters away from the railway tracks in Dhuri Line. Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Surendra Singh Dawar was invited as the chief guest for the event, which was organised to appoint a new office bearer for the NSUI."I was completely unaware about where the event is being organised. Ever since I have come here, I have been asking people to stay away from the railway line. When I got to know about the location, I asked the concerned police station to ensure proper security near the tracks," Dawar said.According to Dawar, the organisers had taken permission from the concerned authorities for the event.However, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Gurdeep Singh Gosh has demanded an inquiry into the matter, stating that the authorities cannot give permission to conduct an event near the railway tracks.
Feminism is about fairness: Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle shared her feminist side with the world in a powerful speech about women's right to vote, and said feminism is about fairness.For the last leg of their 16-day tour, Meghan and Prince Harry touched down in New Zealand on Sunday. The royal couple joined Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Government House in Wellington to celebrate New Zealand's 125th anniversary of women's suffrage. In her speech, Meghan said, "We are proud to be able to join you tonight in celebrating the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in your country. The achievements of the women of New Zealand who campaigned for their right to vote, and were the first in the world to achieve it, are universally admired."Speaking about feminism as a value, Meghan said, "I'm looking forward to this very special occasion, I reflected on the importance of this achievement, but also the larger impact of what this symbolises. Because yes, women's suffrage is about feminism, but feminism is about fairness.""Suffrage is ..
Last rites of CISF jawan performed in native village
The mortal remains of CISF personnel Rajendra Prasad were Sunday consigned to flames with state honours in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district. Prasad, an assistant sub-inspector with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Nowgaon area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The last rites were held at Prasad's native village in Chainpura and the funeral pyre was lit by his sons Pradeep and Satyendra. Public representatives, officials from the Army, district administration and police paid floral tributes to Prasad.
Man dies after falling from passenger train in Assam
One person died after falling from a moving train in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Sunday, police said. The man who was travelling in a Guwahati-bound passenger train from Silchar slipped from the train at New Haflong Railway station and was dragged for about 20 metres, the police said. On seeing this, other passengers alerted the railway authorities and the train was stopped. The man was lifted from the tracks but he succumbed to his injuries at the station, the police said. The deceased was identified as Subrata Paul of Silchar town. The body of the deceased has been sent to Haflong Civil Hospital for post mortem.
Meghan Markle shares her first official Twitter picture
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle recently posted her first official photo on Twitter and it is a picture of her husband Prince Harry.Markle's picture was shared on Kensington Palace social media platforms, ahead of the closing ceremony of the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. The photo shows the Duke of Sussex on the Invictus Games stage, preparing his speech for the event."Getting ready for tonight's @InvictusSydney closing ceremony, where we will celebrate the #InvictusGames competitors, and their friends and families," the caption reads. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will both speak at the ceremony this evening. #IG2018," the post read.The caption also credited the Duchess of Sussex for capturing Prince Harry on the stage.Harry and Meghan took to the stage separately and delivered heart touching speeches during the closing ceremony, reported E! Online.Meghan looked beautiful in a green Antonio Berardi tuxedo dress."Good evening everyone! It is such an honor to be here tonight ...
Boy dies while taking selfie with train
A 15-year-old boy died after he was hit by a train while clicking a selfie with another moving train in West Bengal's Purba Burdwan district, police said on Sunday.