Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Human negligence is most common cause of industrial accidents, say speakers at meet



from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/9nPq7Zm

'Humble & popular but no plan B' - the inside story of Rooney at Plymouth

As Wayne Rooney leaves his latest managerial role with Plymouth, BBC Sport looks at where it went wrong for the legendary striker.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lnKkAp1

Monday, December 30, 2024

Visakhapatnam sees decline in road accidents and crimes in 2024, says Police Commissioner

He attributes this to strict enforcement of motor vehicle rules, conducting checks against drunken driving, taking up road engineering activities and bringing back traffic signals

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/C06GrIw

Why was there a wall near runway at South Korea plane crash airport?

An air safety expert says lives could have been saved if the "obstruction" was not there.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MVgrB7J

Friday, December 27, 2024

How can Commissioner make sweeping statements on Anna University sexual assault case: Madras High Court

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and V. Lakshminarayanan say such statements may affect the ongoing investigation

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/S37Cm0h

Pope urges 'hope and kindness' in Thought for the Day message

The Pope will use his message to encourage "hope and kindness" and emphasise the importance of humility.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YkUPHSv

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Should assisted dying be legalised in U.K.? | Explained

What concerns do opponents of the assisted dying Bill in the U.K. raise? What changes does the proposed law seek to introduce? How does India’s legal stance on euthanasia compare to the U.K.’s position?

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/8knlYuB

'Life is not easy' - Haaland penalty miss sums up Man City crisis

Erling Haaland's penalty miss against Everton sums up Manchester City's current crisis - with the striker's stats not what they were at his best.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHpLl4V

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The Julius Caesar of South India who defeated the Raja of Ramnad in 1967

Propelled by anti-incumbency and a formidable coalition, the DMK got the better of the Congress in the 1967 Madras Assembly election. It also marked the arrival of a new crop of politicians. Notable among them were R. Srinivasan, who defeated Kamaraj in Virudhunagar, and T. Thangappan, who trounced the Raja of Ramanathapuram

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/oCqBQj0

Monday, December 23, 2024

SCCL poised for solar, thermal energy capacity addition as part of diversification plans: SCCL CMD



from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yMK9NUp

Clayton progresses with sudden-death win at Worlds

Jonny Clayton is into the third round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mickey Mansell

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HvQfq2h

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Half of MGNREGS sites inspected in Bengal showed flaws, says RTI reply

Section 27 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act empowers the Centre to stop releasing funds if irregularities are found in the scheme’s implementation

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Gz4vTt5

'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IsfpiCB

Saturday, December 21, 2024

'This is the time right now' – Why January is huge for Arsenal

Speaking before Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace, former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for the Gunners.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/InOYSpG

'It's bragging without the selfie' - The rise of Spotify Wrapped and its copycats

From Monzo and Duolingo to Trainline and Sainsbury's, companies have hopped onto the year in review bandwagon following the success of Spotify Wrapped

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vlxhpKt

Friday, December 20, 2024

Suspected 'witchdoctors' arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia's president

The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SIQ1bo6

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Separate policy to protect, generate revenue out of BBMP assets, says Shivakumar

Marriage halls, educational institutions and temples have been built on land belonging to the corporation, said the Minister

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/x2pBEmC

Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to three years in extortion case

Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GVhpx7U

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Perez and Red Bull agree to end contract early

Sergio Perez is to leave Red Bull with two years left on his contract, after reaching a termination agreement with the team.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7W0bwf

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qepxCXV

Monday, December 16, 2024

England and Wales drawn in same tough Euro 2025 group

Defending champions England and debutants Wales are drawn in the same group, alongside France and the Netherlands, for Euro 2025.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwpKUGN

England and Wales drawn in same tough Euro 2025 group

Defending champions England and debutants Wales are drawn in the same group, alongside France and the Netherlands, for Euro 2025.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lwpKUGN

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Shivakumar urges all party members to attend centenary of Belgaum Congress session



from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/DWHtM5X

Liverpool performance 'impressive' with 10 men - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's performance in their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League was "impressive" after playing the majoring of the game with ten men.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pdZKbe7

Friday, December 13, 2024

Wife of former England player Voyce 'heartbroken' over death

Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a ford in Northumberland flooded by Storm Darragh.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JXGczyf

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Beijing’s war against air pollution | Explained

Beijing in 2015 had pollution levels similar to those in Delhi today. However, through coordinated effort over several years, Beijing reduced its pollution by one-third between 2013 and 2017; by learning from Beijing’s approach, Delhi can implement effective strategies to tackle its air pollution problem

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zy51YDl

UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage

HMS Triumph travelled from Clyde naval base to Devonport, where it will soon retire from service after more than 20 years

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8GchvXW

Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/A93e5yc

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0FQv8e

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

No trust on EVM, will vote using only ballot paper: Maharashtra’s Kolewadi Gram Sabha

The residents took a decision at a Gram Sabha meeting held on November 27. “We have the right to know where our vote goes and we feel ballot papers are the most transparent method of voting,” Sarpanch Sarpanch Ratnamala Shankarrao Patil said.

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/QHD2Z1a

Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vDAuInf

Monday, December 9, 2024

‘Remove encroachments along Santhome High Road’



from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/yd9aSRo

Fan who flew 10,000 miles for derby meets team

Mackenzie had wanted to take in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before the club's move.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2RCv4h

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Pubs warn Guinness being limited could 'cripple' their business

Pubs say they're trying to find alternative stouts as wholesalers put limits on how much Guinness they can get.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9w3xzPl

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Kerala priest George Jacob Koovakad elevated as Cardinal by Pope Francis



from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Havq6zc

Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/iMtX7KD

Friday, December 6, 2024

Lok Sabha plunges into chaos again as BJP MP reiterates Soros-Congress ‘link’

Congress asks govt. why Nishikant Dubey was allowed to speak again in violation of parliamentary rules

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/I0wpRgB

Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura

Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/u2yqzba

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Lingayat organisations up in arms against BJP MLA Yatnal

The former Union Minister’s recent comment on 12th century social reformer Basavanna sees a backlash with several organisations asking him to tender an apology

from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/gr15Eka

Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)

What was in the Prime Minister’s ‘Plan for Change’?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOjUtoE

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Concerted steps to boost poverty eradication, palliative, and waste-free projects



from News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GdRpq8u

Major war could destroy army in six months, minister warns

The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7mNVhdb

England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England lose to South Africa by six wickets in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/djw2yTX

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

'It feels like a coup d'état' - people in Seoul share their fears

One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/f6S14d7

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Trump leads Hawkins 5-3 in UK Championship final

Judd Trump is on course to claim a second UK Championship title as he establishes a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in the first session of Sunday’s final at the Barbican in York.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/X63eVik