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Bengaluru: Nandi Hills, Muthathi River closed for New Year's Eve

This rule has been followed for the past ten years and the Chikkaballapura police said that it will be the case this time too.

Dec 30, 2018

Bidi smoking cost India Rs 805.5 billion last year: Study

The poor already bear the brunt of these costs, and unhindered use of bidi tobacco threatens to push even more households into poverty, according to the study published in the journal Tobacco Control.

Dec 30, 2018

Prohibitory orders at Sabarimala extended

The first phase of the current season opened on November 15 and closed on December 27. The season is referred to as 'mandala pooja'.

Dec 30, 2018

Dipika wins the Bigg Boss 12 trophy, Sreesanth loses

Bigg Boss 12 finale, December 30, 2018 full episode: And Dipika Kakkar is the winner of Bigg Boss 12! Deepak Thakur had decided to quit Bigg Boss 12 finale for Money Briefcase worth Rs 25lacs. Now Dipika and Sreesanth were just one step short of lifting the Bigg Boss 12 winner's trophy.

Dec 30, 2018

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is examining the bill, will be held on Monday to finalise the proposed legislation before being submitted to the Lok Sabha.

Dec 30, 2018

Who was Mrinal Sen? Veteran filmmaker passes away at 95

Mrinal Sen reportedly suffered a heart attack, and died at 10.30 am on Sunday at his residence.

Dec 30, 2018

Deepika Padukone on Priyanka Chopra wedding: She has always craved it

Deepika Padukone spoke at length about Priyanka Chopra's wedding with Nick Jonas.

Dec 30, 2018

Petrol and diesel prices at its lowest in 2018

Petrol prices, which have been on a decline since October 18 except for one day, are at their lowest level of 2018. Diesel rates are at their lowest since March-end.

Dec 30, 2018

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Deepika Padukone on breakup with Ranbir Kapoor: I was exhausted, wanted casual relationship

Though Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone kept mum on their relationship for six long years, ever since their marriage, the duo has amazed everyone with their candid response to love and relationship questions.

Dec 30, 2018

Simmba (Simba) vs Zero box office collection: Ranveer Singh's movie shatters SRK starrer's journey

While Simmba (Simba) has been roaring at the box office with excellent collection, Zero has almost died down at the commercial circuits.

Dec 30, 2018

Facebook to apologise for banning Christian evangelist in US

Calling the decision to ban Franklin Graham for a 2016 post, Facebook has restored the post, The Charlotte Observer reported on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2018

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Urea crisis looms in north Indian states amid political row

Transportation issues stop fertiliser movement from ports as Congress-ruled states feel the pinch.

Dec 30, 2018

Puducherry CM Narayanasamy accuses NDA govt of misusing CBI

Narayanasamy, who was the Minister of State in PMO in the UPA government, told reporters in Puducherry that "the integrity of CBI has come down now during the current NDA government."

Dec 30, 2018

FSSAI bans use of recycled plastic and paper for food packaging

The country's top food regulator has worked on new food packaging regulations that are in the process of being notified which are scheduled to come into effect from July 1.

Dec 30, 2018

AIADMK in a dilemma over alliance with BJP

The BJP had appeared to woo the DMK when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited the home of M. Karunanidhi, and offered him rest and recuperation at his official residence in Delhi when he was sick.

Dec 30, 2018