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Food aid being stolen in Houthi-controlled areas: UN

"This conduct amounts to the stealing of food from the mouths of hungry people," said UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley.

Jan 1, 2019

ATF price cut by 14.7%; costs less than petrol, diesel

The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) -- used to power airplanes -- was slashed by Rs 9,990 per kilolitre, or 14.7 percent, to Rs 58,060.97 per kl, according to price notification issued by state-owned oil firms.

Jan 1, 2019

Tripura CM congratulates Sheikh Hasina on her landslide win in Bangladesh elections

"Congratulations to Sheikh Hasina ji and her party for securing a massive victory in Bangladesh elections. Spoke to her and extended best wishes for her third straight term as the prime minister," Deb tweeted on Monday night.

Jan 1, 2019

PM Modi spreading canards in AgustaWestland case: Oommen Chandy

"After Modi was caught for his role in the Rafale deal, he has dragged the names of Sonia and Rahul. (He) is trying to settle political scores," Chandy said.

Jan 1, 2019

Mirwaiz Umer-led Hurriyat ridicules former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti had on Monday telephoned Mirwaiz Umer to express her condemnation at the attempted desecration of Jamia Masjid by some masked youths.

Jan 1, 2019

New Year cheer: Mass consumption items cheaper with GST cut

At its 31st meeting on December 22, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley agreed to cut tax rates on 23 goods and services.

Jan 1, 2019

Bulandshahr: Man who attacked inspector Subodh Kumar with axe arrested

The arrest of Kalua from a bus stand on Monday night takes the total number of accused held in this case to 30.

Jan 1, 2019

Americas Oldest Living World War II Veteran Richard Overton Dies Aged 112

Richard Overton, the oldest living American veteran from World War II, passed away in Austin after a brief battle with pneumonia. He was 112.Music Credit: Audioblocks Remembering Old Times

Jan 1, 2019

From Walton to Ambani, here are the Top 10 richest families of 2018

While Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg notched up a staggering $18 billion market loss in 2018, the likes of Bill Gates, Mukesh Ambani, Jeff Bezos and Rupert Murdoch made significant gains.

Jan 1, 2019

Portland Hotel Calls Cops On Black Guest In Lobby

A man was racially profiled at the Double Tree Hotel in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, while on the phone about a family emergency. The man identified as Jermaine Massey recorded the incident of security informing him Portland police had been called to escort him out.

Jan 1, 2019

Amoz Oz On Comedy And Tragedy

Israel Prize laureate Amos Oz passed away aged 79 on Dec. 28, 2018.

Jan 1, 2019

Koregaon Bhima anniversary: Security stepped up as people pay tributes at war memorial

One person was killed and several others were injured in caste clashes that broke out on January 1 last year on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1818 battle, which has attained legendary stature in Dalit history.

Jan 1, 2019

Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'women's wall' in Kerala

While Health minister KK Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jan 1, 2019

US military shocks social media on NYE, tweets about dropping bombs and later deletes the post

Though the bombs in the footage did not look like nuclear bombs, many believe that this was the US' way of sending a message to the world regarding its powers. It is believed that the footage was a hint that the nation was ready for any threat.

Jan 1, 2019

Prakash Raj to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections; tweets 'Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR'

Prakash Raj's entry is the most recent addition to the trend established one year ago by acclaimed Tamil actor Rajinikanth.

Jan 1, 2019