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Four human skulls were discovered inside a package at a Mexican airport that was due to be sent by courier to the United States, local authorities said on Friday. The skulls were found wrapped in aluminum foil inside a cardboard box at Queretaro Intercontinental Airport in central Mexico, a statement from the National Guard said. The package had been sent from the western coastal state of Michoacan - one of the most violent parts of the country - and was destined for an address in Manning, South Carolina, it said. The National Guard gave no further details on the age, identity or possible motive for the sending of the human remains. The transfer of human remains requires a special permit from a competent health authority which was not obtained, it said. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/FCKqYAI via IFTTT

In a veiled attack on Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that terrorism cannot be used as a tool to force India on the "negotiating table". While interacting with the Indian diaspora in Cyprus, without mentioning Pakistan, Mr Jaishankar said, "We will never normalize it. We will never allow terrorism to force us to the negotiating table. We want good neighbourly relations with everybody. But good neighbourly relations do not mean excusing or looking away or rationalizing terrorism. That we are very clear." "The second, of course, is our borders. And we have challenges on our borders. The challenges on the borders intensified during the Covid period. And you all know that today the state of our relations with China is not normal. They are not normal because we will not agree to any attempt to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) unilaterally. So on the foreign policy side, on the national security side, I can share with you a pi...

Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath on Friday said Rahul Gandhi will be the opposition's prime minister candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In an email interview with PTI, Mr Nath lauded Rahul Gandhi for leading the Congress' countrywide Bharat Jodo Yatra, saying he is not doing politics for power but for the common people of the country. "As far as the 2024 Lok Sabha election is concerned, Rahul Gandhi will not just be the face of the opposition but will be its prime ministerial candidate too," he said. Mr Nath also said that no one in the history of the world has undertaken such a long 'padayatra'. No family other than the Gandhi family has given so many sacrifices for the country, the Congress leader said. "Rahul Gandhi does not do politics for power, but for the people of the country who make anyone sit in power," he said. The former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister is the lone leader to have come ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended New Year greetings to India and said that the G20 and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) presidencies will open new opportunities for building multi-dimensional Russia-India cooperation for the benefit of people, according to the statement released by the Kremlin site. In a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin said that in 2022, Russia and India marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and, relying on positive traditions of friendship and mutual respect, the countries continue to develop their specially privileged strategic partnership, carry out large-scale trade and economic projects in addition to energy, military technology and other areas of cooperation, coordinate efforts in addressing important matters of regional and global agendas, according to the statement. "I am confident that India's recently started SCO and G20 presidencies will open new opportunities for buil...

New Year's Eve revellers and tourists who want to spend the evening in the beautiful cities of Mussoorie and Nainital will have to change their plans if they don't have prior bookings in hotels because the administration has decided to prohibit entry on December 30 and 31 for people without prior bookings to curtail the traffic chaos. In a release issued by the administration, officials said that this decision has been taken to stop the overcrowding situation and properly manage the traffic at these tourist destinations. This decision was taken in a review meeting regarding the traffic arrangements in view of the New Year celebrations chaired by the Director General of Police of Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar. Police officers of Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, and Nainital districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing. Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar held a review meeting with the officers of Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Nainital districts throu...

Delhi's minimum temperature rose to double digits for the first time in 15 days on Friday, but the respite is predicted to end soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said icy winds from the Himalayas will bring the minimum temperature down by three to five degrees Celsius in the plains of northwest India. "Dense fog is likely to continue over the region during the next 4-5 days. A fresh cold wave spell is likely to commence over northwest India from January 1," it said in a statement. The Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 10.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above the normal. It was also the highest minimum temperature this month. The maximum temperature settled at 22.8 degrees Celsius, a departure of 2 degrees Celsius from normal. The relief from cold in north India can be attributed to a western disturbance, a weather system characterised by warm moist winds from the Middle East. With the western ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died early this morning at an Ahmedabad hospital, days after she was admitted there. She was 99. PM Modi has rushed to Ahmedabad. In June this year, PM Modi wrote a blog on her 99th birthday. In the blog, the prime minister wrote about various aspects of his mother's life which "shaped his mind, personality and self-confidence." Here is what PM Modi wrote in the blog: Mother - is not just any other word in the dictionary. It encompasses a whole range of emotions - love, patience, trust, and a lot more. Across the world, irrespective of country or region, children have a special affection for their mothers. A mother not only gives birth to her children, but also shapes their mind, their personality, and their self-confidence. And while doing so, mothers selflessly sacrifice their own personal needs and aspirations. Today, I feel extremely happy and fortunate to share that my mother Smt. Heeraba is entering her hun...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi, who was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad, died ealy this morning. She was 99. "Heeraba Modi passed away on 30/12/2022 at 3.30am (early morning) during treatment," said a statement from UN Mehta Hospital where she was admitted on Tuesday night. "A glorious century rests at the feet of God," PM Modi tweeted a heartfelt tribute to his mother. शानदार शताब्दी का ईश्वर चरणों में विराम... मां में मैंने हमेशा उस त्रिमूर्ति की अनुभूति की है, जिसमें एक तपस्वी की यात्रा, निष्काम कर्मयोगी का प्रतीक और मूल्यों के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध जीवन समाहित रहा है। pic.twitter.com/yE5xwRogJi — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2022 The Prime Minister, who was scheduled to visit Bengal to launch a series of development projects, is now headed to Ahmedabad. Sources added that the events will be held as per plan and that the Prime Minister may join the events online. Heeraben used to live with PM Modi's younger brother,...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Hiraben, died in the early hours of Friday. She was 99. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/x8JnOKo via IFTTT

The internet giant Google asked its users to share and discuss their first search on the search engine, as the countdown to New Year's 2023 has already started around the world. Similar to other Google products, the post quickly gained a lot of traction on social media. On its Twitter handle, the search engine giant asked the users, "What's your first Google search of 2023 going to be?" what's your first Google search of 2023 going to be? — Google (@Google) December 29, 2022 The post became an instant hit since the popularity of the tech giant is greater than any other tech company; within an hour, the post received over 350,000 views and more than 2000 likes. The number of comments is steadily increasing as people express their desires for what they want to search for in 2023. "How to become a billionaire without doing anything," wrote one user. Another user commented, "Would Russia become a world power at the end of this year?" "...

Fights and arguments between airline crew members and passengers have become a common occurrence these days. However, in a welcome change, a new video has surfaced on Twitter showing an IndiGo air hostess administering mid-air medical assistance to a passenger. A Twitter user named Irfan Ansari who was a passenger on the same flight recorded the video and shared it on his account. He wrote, "Dear IndiGo, please reward both cabin crew. I know it is their job but the way they are treated I believe our own relative also will not take care the way they did. Salute! Big respect to the girls and IndiGo." According to the text inserted in the video, the airline was flying from Doha to Delhi on December 27. The 45-second clip shows an air hostess giving mid-air treatment to a passenger after he was injured by the lid of a baggage compartment. The crew member first gently puts ointment on the wounded finger and then goes on to put a band-aid on it. The passenger could also be heard ...

A 20-year-old woman was allegedly held hostage and was raped by her friend here, police said on Thursday. According to a complaint filed by the woman, the accused, identified as Rasdul, lived as a tenant at the victim's house, they said. The accused and the woman became friends and stayed in touch even after the man shifted to another place, police said citing the complainant. On December 26, the man took the woman to his room, held her hostage, repeatedly raped her for two days, and threatened to kill her, they said. The victim somehow freed herself and told her family about the incident after which they moved to the police, they said. An FIR was registered against the accused under sections 376 (rape), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 342 (wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code on Wednesday, said inspector Rajender Kumar, SHO of Kherki Daula police station. Efforts are on to arrest the accused, he said.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by N...

Legendary India captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni has inspired many to accomplish his or her dreams. Coming from a small town, Dhoni ruled the cricket world during his playing days with his tactical acumen and batting supremacy. Another trait that was also among the highlights of his illustrious international career was his wicketkeeping skills. The player seemed to have adopted an advanced style of wicketkeeping, which helped him redefine the art at the highest level. Speed and accuracy combined with some exceptional tactical moves were something that Dhoni possessed as a wicketkeeper. The former India captain called time on his international career on August 15, 2020 and now appears only in Indian Premier League, playing for Chennai Super Kings. While Dhoni has been rumoured to bid adieu to professional cricket soon, the budding and established cricketers are wholeheartedly learning from him. A video of Nepal T20 is going viral on social media in which a wicketkeeper named Arjun ...

Larry The Downing Street Cat has continued its reign for almost 11 years as mouser-in-chief. As the Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are in holiday mode, Larry the Cat remains on duty. The cat is known for posting satirical tweets on the current political happenings in the United Kingdom. The Twitter handle of Cabinet Office's "Chief Mouser" said that the public deserves a full-time resident of Downing Street. A tweet with a picture of Larry the cat reads, "Dear Larry@Number10cat this morning, while the PM and Chancellor still holiday at their tax-funded grace and favour mansions. 365 days a year Larry remains on duty, a lesson for our public servants !!" Responding to the tweet, the cat wrote, "The public deserves a full-time resident of Downing Street." Check out the tweet here: The public deserves a full time resident of Downing Street https://t.co/TO35SNxQzP — Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 28, 2022 Th...

As the year 2022 is about to end, Bollywood celebs have been sharing posts looking back at their journey of this year. The recent celeb to join the list is Kriti Sanon. The actress had a "fabulous year" as she won not one but two Best Actress awards in a lead role category for her film Mimi , one at the Filmfare Awards and another at International India Film Academy (IIFA) 2022. However, now she is kind of ready to "move on". On Instagram, the actress has shared a reel summing up her "2022 Memories." From her BTS moments from the shooting of films to her fitness regime, the video includes all the memories.  Sharing the post, Kriti Sanon captioned it as "2022 You were fabulous!! But.. I'm kinda ready to move on..." Soon after she shared the post, her fans flooded the comment section. A user wrote, "Ufff Cuteness Overloaded," while another wrote, "Blessed with bestest ever."  Here have a look:  View ...

The Ministry of Railways on Tuesday shared a video showing a new set of revamped train coaches. The 'coach facelift' initiative has been undertaken by the Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway in order to revamp the otherwise-dull train coaches and make them more vibrant. The video shows a coach of a local train operating in West Bengal, facelifted with colourful art and bright LED lights. The walls of the coach can be seen adorned with murals and paintings, portraying India's diverse culture. Sharing the video, Indian Railways wrote, ''Uplifting your Travel Experience! A coach facelift initiative has been undertaken by the Sealdah Division of @EasternRailway, where coaches are being adorned with art. Catch a glimpse of a train that runs on the Sealdah-Bangaon section.'' Watch the video here: Uplifting your Travel Experience! A coach facelift initiative has been undertaken by the Sealdah Division of @EasternRailway , where coaches are being adorned w...

A video has captured the shocking moment when a lion reacted aggressively after a man tried to pet it through a cage in a zoo. The video shared on Twitter shows a group of zoo visitors around a lion cage. One of them sticks his hand through the bars of the lion's cage in an attempt to pet the wild animal. The lion, unperturbed by his actions, remains calm and does not react.  Seeing him, the other visitor also tries to stroke another lion who is lodged in the same cage. When he pets the lion's head, the beast lurches towards him and bites his hand, leaving him screaming in pain. Scared, the man immediately withdraws his hand from the cage and escapes the lion's wrath. Meanwhile, the lion is heard roaring as panicked visitors move away from the cage. The 15-second clip was shared on a Twitter account called Vicious Videos. The location is not yet known. Have a look: Fook around............. pic.twitter.com/N8ETVsXQJr — Vicious Videos (@ViciousVideos) December 26, 2022 ...

A jail warden in Uttar Pradesh was brutally thrashed by his colleagues after an argument over his mess food - which they claimed was affecting their canteen business. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/ROlLHxW via IFTTT

A Kabul University professor tore up his diplomas on live television, saying he does not accept this education if his "mother and sister can't study". from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/DqYEGK6 via IFTTT

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an arch loyalist of Vladimir Putin given a new job this week, predicted war between Germany and France next year and a civil war in the United States that... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/QcSKzMW via IFTTT

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a pandemic-era measure used since 2020 to block hundreds of thousands of migrants from entering the country should remain in place. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/YFj1lkr via IFTTT

After the cremation of Tunisha Sharma, a doctor from F&B Hospital gave details about the moment on December 24 when the late actor was brought to the hospital by her colleagues. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/C1xVz2R via IFTTT

A video showing an entire pack of lions running for safety after a herd of elephants approached them is going viral on the internet. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/5LnZMFG via IFTTT

Kajal Aggarwal and Gautam Kitchlu are holidaying in Taiwan from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/kyxrISQ via IFTTT

The "Ukrainian coat of arms-trident" symbol is etched on the Motherland Monument, which stands towering in the illuminated city. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/4BLiFkD via IFTTT

Delhi woke up to shivers this morning, its streets wrapped in a blanket of dense fog that brought visibility down to a minimum. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/EdPyxQL via IFTTT

US emergency crews counted the grim costs of a colossal winter storm that brought Christmas chaos to millions, especially in hard-hit western New York. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/GKjvoNP via IFTTT

India will hold a mock drill today to check how well prepared are the health facilities to deal with any spike in COVID-19 cases. Health Ministers of all the states will participate in the mock drill. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/MnWoGQT via IFTTT

A winter storm that has killed at least 25 people in western New York was dubbed the "blizzard of the century" Monday by the state's governor. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/b5JYBzn via IFTTT

Actor Vijay Deverakonda, every Christmas, surprises his fans with his special thanksgiving gesture #Deverasanta. This year too the 'Arjun Reddy' star announced an all-expenses-paid trip for 100 of his... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/gpyveLf via IFTTT

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal hosted a Christmas party for their family and friends at their Mumbai house from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/tV9P2dv via IFTTT

The Canadian Pacific Railroad staff members deck up the special train with holiday lights every year and it is a sight to behold. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/bYXugMv via IFTTT

After the match, the 25-year-old took to social media to share a picture of him and Kohli holding a signed jersey from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/nM7cFLZ via IFTTT

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday alleged that those who interacted with Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra are being questioned by the Intelligence Bureau. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/N0VToyW via IFTTT

A Russian tourist died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Odisha's Rayagada district, two days after his fellow traveller was found dead there, police said on Sunday. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/USrPkun via IFTTT

On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which was marked as 'Good Governance Day' across the country, the Aurangabad unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named a... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/KxpcrMm via IFTTT

"He must be polite cuz if I wanted to be humiliated I would've asked my dad to teach me," reads the job description. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/F9ZcvT0 via IFTTT

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was not at all impressed with the slip-catching technique of the team from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/n8aK9yM via IFTTT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the last Mann Ki Baat of the year 2022 on Sunday. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/DCrLB4u via IFTTT

Television actor Tunisha Sharma was found hanging on the set of a serial in Vasai, in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday. The 20-year-old allegedly died by suicide. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/8ltUQwE via IFTTT

Social media is filled with videos of people dancing and showcasing their talent. Recently, a video of a Zomato delivery agent dancing to the Hindi song 'Sapne Mein Milti Hai' is doing rounds on the... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/MiDLmQO via IFTTT

Charred skeletal remains of a missing Right to Information (RTI) activist have been found in the forest in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district and four persons have been arrested for the alleged murder. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/E6VlR8z via IFTTT

Barack Obama, former President of the United States, continued his annual tradition of posting his favourite movies, books and music of the year. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/NPOKUsl via IFTTT

The United States on Friday derisively called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to acknowledge reality and pull troops from Ukraine after he finally called the conflict a "war." from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/znWaiQF via IFTTT

A late-night exchange between Elon Musk and Twitter users led to an interesting teaser of the soon-to-be-ex CEO's ideas and priorities. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/cnQkKEH via IFTTT

China is currently witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases where many are believed to have contracted the Omicron sub-variant BF.7. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/gxv5fAB via IFTTT

The tweet has received more than 4 million views, hundreds of retweets, and more than 20,000 likes on the microblogging website. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/QJ52oFm via IFTTT

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in his recent blog post revealed that he has hit some personal low points over the past few years, and stated that being wealthy makes his life much more comfortable... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/5dyvqQg via IFTTT

The property is owned by a businessman named Mark Schulhof, who bought the house in 2013 for $14.6 million. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/jOFwSfH via IFTTT

Britain's Princess of Wales paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth at a carol service in Westminster Abbey, saying the royal family's first Christmas without the late monarch would "feel very different". from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/ByaoDOt via IFTTT

The principal of a government-run school in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district has been suspended by the state's education department after right-wing groups reportedly complained to the police about a... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/HscZ0W4 via IFTTT

Cirkus will release in theatres on December 23 from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/XW8aoEG via IFTTT

"Love you infinitely," wrote Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/heWUlg9 via IFTTT

Lionel Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-season deal with an option for another year after having spent his entire professional career with Barcelona from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/jbY9UoO via IFTTT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that the tens of billions of dollars of aid it had approved to help it fight a Russian invasion was not charity, but an... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/HBL1w6v via IFTTT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began a historic address to the US Congress on Wednesday with a defiant message, telling lawmakers: "Ukraine is alive and kicking." from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/aWKguko via IFTTT

Hardik Pandya will, in all likelihood, lead India in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to start from January 3 in Mumbai, according to a report from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/LhTNSmJ via IFTTT

Kashmiri Pandits serving in the Valley will not be paid their salaries if they do not attend their duties, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday, in a "loud and clear... from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/yYsFJVk via IFTTT

Elon Musk on Wednesday said that severe cost cuts at Twitter had repaired the company's dire finances as he set out to find a new CEO for his troubled social media platform. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/C7x0wfd via IFTTT

A woman went online to ask the internet to help photoshop a bystander out of her picture, and the results were hilarious. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/g1QYfhK via IFTTT

A fan asked Ishan Kishan to sign at the back of his phone. As Kishan was about to sign, he realised that there was an autograph of MS Dhoni on the back of that phone. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/3kocqBI via IFTTT

Lionel Messi was among 5 players who were all but knocked off the top of the parade bus upon return to Argentina. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/Yx4vboP via IFTTT

Elon Musk said on Tuesday he will step down as chief executive of Twitter after finding a replacement. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/vUVH9Xn via IFTTT

Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he doubted the reliability of a Twitter poll in which a majority of votes said he should step down as a CEO of the company. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/oi8OL2p via IFTTT

An author who wanted to update her marital status to "divorced" on Wikipedia, but could not do so due to the need for a credible attributable source, has finally found help. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/JNiVHdC via IFTTT

Shah Rukh Khan will be next seen in Pathaan from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/nwRxPIg via IFTTT

Arslan Goni thanked Hrithik Roshan in his Instagram stories from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/XYBo7ET via IFTTT

Lionel Messi held the FIFA World Cup trophy in hands as Argentina players lifted him on their shoulders to celebrated World Cup triumph with fans. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/KHYEAgp via IFTTT

In this sense, whether we 'like' these five-fingered offerings or not, they handily indicate that even at our loneliest, we are never quite alone. from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/lNmSC3i via IFTTT