‘Parties that support CAB a threat to unity’

The Aligarh Muslim Students’ Union has said that political parties that support the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 are a threat to the unity and the integrity of the country. It called upon the Pre

Hats off to KCR, TS police, says Jagan

‘Killing of accused in the Disha case case has been widely hailed’

Srinagar airport remains suspended due to heavy fog

Flight movements in Srinagar for the third consecutive day; 26 flights cancelled

Suraj Narredu — shining bright in the racing firmament

Suraj, fond of riding since childhood, finished his apprenticeship in a record time of seven months to become a full-time jockey

Loans worth over ₹10 lakh sanctioned under MUDRA Yojana

The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

Three youth go on a robbing spree, arrested within 24 hours

They strike at six persons within eight hours

Kumarakom to become plastic-free

All stakeholders in the tourism industry to come together against single-use plastics

Sonia Gandhi turns 73, wishes pour in

Ms. Gandhi, however, is not celebrating her birthday in the wake of rape incidents in various parts of the country and concerns over women’s security.

Consecration of Big Temple likely on February 5

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thanjavur Range, J. Loganathan said the district police had started preparing detailed security measures to be put in place in and around the world heritage monument in view of the event

Police to file SLP on death sentence for child rapist

Warangal Police Commissioner V. Ravinder on Monday stated that they would file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court on reducing the death sentence of Polepaka Praveen (26), who was convicted

8 soldiers killed in Afghan suicide bombing

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

New rope car construction inspected

PALANIA second rope care facility was proposed and construction work has begun at the Palani hill temple. On Monday, representatives and experts from the French company Poma inspected the first phase

Protests over Panipat intensify in Rajasthan, hall vandalised

Several theatres stopped screening of the film following protests

Ranji Trophy: A day of intense drama and action

Karnataka makes the most of a horrendous fielding display by Tamil Nadu

Wasim Jaffer becomes first Indian to play 150 Ranji matches

The former India opener is now just 853 runs away from completing 20,000 runs in first class cricket.

Hunsur voters not impressed by promise of a new district

The BJP candidate A.H. Vishwanath’ dream of carving out an area of political sphere for himself by creating a new district of Hunsur by bifurcating Mysuru has failed to enamour the voters. Mr. Vishwan

BJP’s thumping win will bolster BSY’s position in party

The central leadership, after Maharashtra, is not keen to risk interfering too much with the Chief Minister’s decision-making process

Child rights panel slaps fine on teachers

Two teachers asked to pay compensation to student for leaving answer script unevaluated

A rarest of rare opportunities

An opportunity to meet and interact with the legendary Milkha Singh is rare. To have him visit you is rarer. But that’s what a young Indian sport climbing team got on Monday at the Sree Kanteerava Sta

Water released from Shanmuganadhi dam

It will benefit lands in Uthamapalayam taluk

Rupee darts up 16 paise to 71.04 against U.S. dollar

The rupee pared initial losses and settled 16 paise up at 71.04 against the U.S. dollar on Monday amid softening crude oil prices and weakening of the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas. Fr

Uthappa ton helps Kerala to a good position

Rahul, who gave the team a a solid start, narrowly misses century

NOTA votes highest in K.R. Puram

Six years after it was introduced, the ‘none of the above’ or NOTA option is beginning to increasingly matter in elections in the country.Although NOTA votes did not have an impact on the fortunes of

KSRTC asked to raise issue of low-floor buses before RTA

Road Transport Authority is meeting on January 4

Encounter no solution to sexual assaults on women: Katti Padma Rao

Culture of respecting women should be nurtured: Dalit leader

Congress wins battle in Hunsur

Its candidate H.P. Manjunath romps home with an impressive margin of 39,727 votes

Citizenship Amendement Bill: Massive anti-NRC rally in Kolkata

A country cannot be run by fear of losing citizenship, say protesters

A clarion call for today

Pavana Gowda shares what it takes to choose the right film and how she gives every film her best shot

MahaMetro suggests Light Metro, Metro Neo for TS

Both can be built quickly to provide for faster public commute and do not require much land acquisition

‘Make public draft law on Sabarimala’

All India Sabarimala Action Council threatens to approach Centre

Teachers offer real-life solutions to improve education system

45 schools from seven States participate in ‘PolicyHack’

Karnataka bypoll: Hunsur bucks the trend, hands out defeat to BJP

Popularity of Cong. candidate H.P. Manjunath and absence of chemistry between BJP’s A.H. Vishwanath and the electorate are said to be the chief reasons for the defeat

My predictions for health trends in 2020

Quinoa will go mainstream, and flying to Peru to buy quinoa will no longer be cheaper than buying at Fabindia, predicts the writer

Owaisi tears copy of Citizenship Amendment Bill , says it aims to make Muslims ‘stateless’

Owaisi’s act invites sharp reactions from treasury benches which described his act an ‘insult’ to Parliament.

The yoga link between China and Chennai

How the meditative cultures of China and India inspired Joshna Ramakrishnan to set up her own yoga studio, Atma Yoga Shala, in Guangzhou

Pianist Panos Karan launched Musee Musical Foundation’s Chennai Youth Sinfonietta

Panos Karan believes that music can make the world a better place

8 Panchayat Unions to go for polls in Theni and 14 in Dindigul

THENI/DINDIGUL Filing of nominations by candidates for the local body elections started in Theni and Dindigul districts on Monday.Theni district has eight Panchayat Unions — Andipatti, Kadamalaikundu-

Political parties deplore government’s decision to hike APSRTC bus fare

Activists of BJP and TDP stage protests in Kurnool and Chittoor, terming the move ‘anti-poor’

Bill to scrap quota for Anglo-Indians arbitrary, says Ernakulam MP

The government has brought in legislation to discontinue the reservation for Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies without undertaking a factual study of their current economic

TRS opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha and will do so in Rajya Sabha too

Their opposition could make the arithmetic slightly tricky for the BJP in the Upper House but still doesn't threaten the passage of the bill.

Gold slides ₹32 on stronger rupee, global cues

Gold prices fell by ₹32 to ₹38,542 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday due to rupee appreciation and selling in global market, according to HDFC Securities. On Saturday, the precious metal h

Walmart, Amazon to train MSMEs

E-com giants announce plans to help sector; brick-and-mortar traders peeved

GITAM plans to set up National Orthopaedic Learning Centre

CME programme on total knee arthroplasty organised

Private schools say no to declaring per-child expenditure

They say the fee structure is ‘rigid and impractical’

Saudi Arabia favours stronger ties with India

‘Energy cooperation key to the strategic partnership between the two countries’

GTD’s role comes under the scanner

The role of former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda, who had vowed to remain neutral in the by-elections from Hunsur constituency, has come under the scanner.While the losing BJP candidate A.H. Vishwanath has

Meeting on pending Central Excise and Service Tax cases held

A meeting to explain the procedure to be adopted for settling pending Central Excise and Service Tax-related cases under ‘Sabka Cishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019’ to taxpayers was held

I-League: Punjab faces an uphill task against CCFC

The latter eyes its second consecutive victory

MLA chairs meeting on Paryaya festival

K. Raghupati Bhat, MLA, chaired a meeting of municipal officers and office-bearers of the paryaya festival committee at the Udupi municipal office here on Monday. The meeting focused on the ways and m

Plea in Supreme Court seeks psychological help for Jammu and Kashmir children

Many detained during lockdown: activist

Chandrababu Naidu, TDP legislators protest outside Assembly against high onion prices

As the price of onions has sky-rocketed, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLAs and MLCs led by their party president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu staged a protest near the Fire Station outsi

Sensex rises 42 points in range-bound trade; bank, auto stocks spurt

Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 42 points on Monday to close at 40,487.43, driven by buying in select bank and auto counters. After opening on a weak note, the 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in

Baahubali 2’s Hindi version is the biggest Bollywood film of the decade

In the last ten years, Salman Khan emerges as the biggest male star, Katrina Kaif, is best female star and ‘Tum Hi Ho’ is the most popular song

Question paper leak: HC quashes punishment for constable

Treatment meted out to three, whose names were dropped by CBI, was different

Dumping of garbage continues near Sangameswarar Temple

Despite bins are present, waste materials are dumped by the devotees

Surveillance stepped up at night in human habitations

The Forest Department has stepped up surveillance at night in human habitations that are witnessing regular movement of wild elephants in Coimbatore. Anti-poaching watchers (APW) and members of the Ra

For the first time in two decades, steam locomotive operates from Coonoor to Ooty

The chartered train service carried more than 70 foreign tourists from multiple countries

Fervour marks Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala

Priests trek to Chakra Theertham amid thick Tirumala forests

Why people across the world gathered to spend one night out on the streets

In Chennai, about 500 people braved the rain and gathered in Besant Nagar as part of The World’s Big Sleep Out, raising funds to tackle homelessness

India moves up one spot in human development index: UNDP report

India is ranked 129 out of 189 countries according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme.

NHRC team quizzes MRO and revenue staff

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team on Monday questioned four MROs and other revenue officers who conducted panchanama of the four accused in the Disha rape and murder case, who were killed i

Cosmic manifestation

Krishna is known as Vaasudeva, son of Vasudeva. But the term Vaasudeva is already well known in the Vedas and denotes the “One who dwells deep inside all beings and the One in whom all beings and thin

Plea to rescue two labourers stranded in Muscat

TENKASISeeking intervention of Collector G.K. Arun Sundar Thayalan to ensure the safe release of two labourers stranded in Muscat, the Abroad Tamils’ Welfare Association a submitted petition during th

Woman seeks help to bring back husband’s body

She suspects mystery over his sudden death

Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission seeks report on suicide bid by Salem youth humiliated by cops

The SHRC has sought a report from the Salem Superintendent of Police

Some said my career is over, says ‘Pratiroju Pandage’ actor Sai Dharam Tej

The actor's latest is about the last phase in the life of a grandfather, and how he bonds with his grandson

Six miscreants make vain bid to board cargo ship in Vizag

‘They fled after seeing a coast guard patrol vessel approaching them’

Cricket: Sri Lankans touch down in Pakistan

First Test tour in the country in 10 years

Jharkhand Assembly election | Congress subverted mandate in Karnataka; people taught it a a lesson: PM Modi

PM Modi claimed that the Congress-JMM-RJD alliance in Jharkhand would plunge the State into “instability and uncertainty” if voted to power

Trivandrum Bar Association expresses ‘regret’ for ruckus

Police seek permission to file case against magistrate

UMTA in the dog house

Proposed common ticket card, urban transport development fund remain on paper

‘Onions cost ₹135 a kg at Heritage Foods’

Naidu has no moral right to criticise govt. on onions: YSRCP MLA

Ban-affected Moscow blames ‘anti-Russian hysteria’

Action taken against dope offenders, says PM Medvedev

Prayed for a happy Telangana, says Governor

Tamilisai Sounderarajan accorded a ‘purnakumbh’ welcome by Yadadri temple priests

Man appears with sickle on highway

A 30-year-old man created a ruckus on Tiruchi-Karur highway at Mayanur by brandishing a veecharuval (a long sickle) on Sunday.According to police sources, Nagaraj, a resident of Pichampatti, came to t

HC stays toll collection on Doddaballapur highway

Government was unable to confirm that work on the State Highway has been completed

Equity flows in MFs dip sharply, assets rise to a record in Nov.

With stock indices rising, investors opt for profit booking; gold ETFs see inflows

TNPSC Group I Main exam results released; final results on December 31

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released results of 363 successful candidated online

Conclave onblockchain

Top blockchain experts and thought leaders from around the world will take part in a two-day conclave, ‘BlockHash Live 2019’ to be held here from December 12.The experts will share ideas and lead disc

BJP, AAP war of words over Azad Mandi fire continues

Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation

Indian boxers punch their way to six gold medals

Inches closer to achieving the 300-medals mark and top the table once again

Team bonding exercise for u-19 players

The World Cup-bound squad spend time at Nagarhole National Park

Huawei to roll out Harmony operating system to more products next year, but not phones and tablets

Huawei unveiled its proprietary OS in August as a possible alternative to Google’s Android, as it copes with trade restrictions by the United States that threatens to cut its access to technology made by U.S. firms

‘Cabinet sub-committee willsubmit report on PPAs soon’

41 were signed with terms in favour of IPPs, says Buggana

Quack gave consultations at govt. hospital

Had childhood dream of becoming a doctor, Sanjay Singh told police

Stage being set for next partition: Kanthapuram

Against religion as basis for citizenship

CGST collections miss target by 40% in Apr-Nov.

‘Registered 999 cases of GST evasion’

Saving mynah

Queen Cassowary spoke to the gathering of the urgent need to save the Balinese mynah.

INL urges govt. not to implement NRC in State

Party to take out a march to Raj Bhavan

Have you followed SC guidelines in Shadnagar ‘encounter’: HC

Government told to preserve bodies in Gandhi Hospital mortuary till Friday

Watch | Snake entry delays Vidarbha vs Andhra Ranji game

The official Twitter handle of BCCI Domestic posted a video in which the snake can be seen gliding on the field while seven to eight groundsmen trying to ensure that it slithers away.

‘Threatening’ behaviour towards Smriti Irani: Apologise flatly, govt tells two Congress MPs

They face suspension for five days

Cabinet expansion, the next challenge

It is likely to happen early next week

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu writes to party chiefs on absenteeism

‘Mechanism should be instituted for monitoring of attendance’

Government moves further changes to Arms (Amendment) Bill

The Arms (Amendment) Bill allows for a person to have a maximum of two firearms, as against the present norm of three.

Aim is to boost private investment, says CEA

‘Corporate tax rate cut will help’

Filing of nominations begins for poll to rural local bodies

A total of 85 nominations were received on the first day of filing of nominations for 5,462 rural panchayat posts in Thanjavur district on Monday.While election for the post of village panchayat ward

113 nominations received on day one in Thoothukudi district

THOOTHUKUDIAs nomination for various positions in the rural local bodies commenced on Monday, 113 persons filed their nominations on the first day.For the 3,537 positions in the rural civic bodies in

Shivajinagar bypoll outcome: Consolidation of Muslim votes helped Congress

The margin was over 13,000 votes

A school for food

Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms

Municipal park to be reopened after 5 years

Nagampadam facility renovated at ₹2.07 crore

Plea to desilt Parakkirama Pandian Kulam

TIRUNELVELIVillagers of Anaithalaiyoor and Vadakarai near Gangaikondan submitted petitions to Collector Shilpa Prabhakar Satish on Monday appealing to her to include the Parakkirama Pandian Kulam in t

Onion nightmare continues for consumers

Price of the commodity ranges between ₹110 and ₹170 per kg depending on the variety

Another woman set on fire in Bihar

She resisted rape bid by neighbour

SC asks States for report on Food Security Act

The order came on a petition on the starvation death of a girl in Jharkhand in 2017

72 candidates file nominations on first day

Ramanathapuram/Sivaganga A total of 72 candidates filed papers on Monday on the first day for filing of nominations for elections to rural local bodies in Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga districts. While

Hyderabad vet murder: Parents of accused rapists claim 2 of them were minors

Yes, I agree that my son committed a heinous offence, but the police cannot kill,” said Rajanna, Shiva's father.

Russia, Ukraine leaders to meet in Paris

French- and German-mediated talks seek to end 5-year conflict in eastern Ukraine

Yediyurappa-led BJP govt. safe in Karnataka as party sets to win 12 out of 15 bypoll seats

While the Congress managed to win two seats, the Janata Dal (Secular) drew a complete blank

Crisis looms over KSRTC again

31,000 staff get 70% of salary after delay of 10 days

Mahila mithra committees planned to check crime against women

Responsible citizens will be roped in for concerted action, says SP

Forensic investigations begin, Delhi Anaj Mandi fire echoes in Parliament

Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation

Kannababu blames Naidu for denial of SCS

‘Telangana agrees to implement majority of panel recommendations on assets distribution’

Habitual offender caught with country-made pistol

The Shivajinagar police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old habitual offender for allegedly carrying a country-made pistol and two live cartridges. Based on a tip-off, the police intercepted him near R

Nine years on, graft case at CBI door

It took over nine years for complaints of massive corruption by the then Director and other officials of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Agartala to be processed through various governme

Story to be told

Teenager Sonia Srinivasa’s autobiography on living with albinism is being made into a film

AICF crisis could blow the lid off its dark side

The crisis in the All India Chess Federation (AICF) is showing no sign of abating.President P.R. Venketrama Raja and secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan have been involved in an ugly battle, through mails,

Police get three days’ custody of gang-rape accused

The All Women Police Station (West) on Monday got three days custody of P. Manikandan, 30, suspected to be the main accused in the gang-rape of a class XI girl in Coimbatore. The Mahila Court-cum-Spec

Water problem could lead toWorld War III, says expert

‘Disaster will strike India if governments do not heed the wake-up call’

Liverpool faces a tricky Salzburg

Needs to avoid defeat to progress; one of Inter and Dortmund set to miss out

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: After victims’ families object, bodies of Bihar residents to be taken home by road

Bowing to pressure from families of those killed in the Anaj Mandi fire on December 8, the Bihar government has decided to send the bodies of the State’s residents home by road instead of train.Earlie

U.K.’s poll campaign enters final stage

Johnson is hoping the election will hand his ruling Conservatives a majority to push Brexit with the EU

U.P. to set up 218 fast track courts for speedy disposal of cases of sexual crimes against women, children

State has 42,389 pending cases of sexual offences against children and 25,749 cases of rape and sexual crimes against women

Dube provides another dimension to the team

Shivam Dube walking in at No. 3 wasn’t something many people outside the Indian team management expected at the Greenfield Stadium here on Sunday night.The all-rounder, however, justified the faith in

113 nominations received in Virudhunagar district

Virudhunagar A total of 113 nominations, seven for panchayat presidents and 106 for panchayat ward members, were filed on Monday, the first day for filing papers for the rural local body elections.Aft

Serious lapses in CCRC construction: Chennithala

Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala, who visited the construction site of the Cochin Cancer Research Centre where the porch roof that was newly built had collapsed last Monday, said that it wa

‘Aathmeeyudu’ owns up improvement of hostels in Narayanpet

Officials from other departments deputed to find gaps and find solutions to bridge them

Several nuns have stories of abuse: Sister Lucy

Nun’s memoir, Karthavinte Namathil launched in Kochi

Telangana has become a haven for boozers: Aruna

Uncontrolled sale of liquor reason for growing crime against women: BJP leader

People in Xinjiang camps have graduated: China

‘They have jobs and are living happily’

Ready for more U.S. prisoner swaps: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the U.S.. “The ball is in the U.S.’ court”, he said in a tweet.The United St

Supreme Court to hear plea on Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder accused killing

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad A. Bobde agreed to list on Wednesday a petition seeking an independent probe into the extra-judicial killing of four accused of the rape and murder of a veterinaria

Sri Lanka orders medical test for Swiss employee

She had alleged abduction, sexual assault

Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill

Lok Sabha passes bill for stringent punishment to those possessing illegal arms, indulging in celebratory gunfire

Quarrying poses threat to hundreds of fossil tree trunks in Thiruvakkarai

Unbridled quarrying of red laterite soil near the country’s first National Fossil Wood Park is turning these fossils into dust

Amit Shah introduces Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha amid uproar

“This bill is not even .001 per cent against minorities. It is against infiltrators,” said the Home Minister.

This birding season, walk down Chennai’s Akkarai wetland

Akkarai, where the Buckingham Canal overflows into wetlands, is a biodiversity hotspot in the middle of an extended city. But will it survive the frenetic construction of villas?

Four killed as car hits roadside banyan tree

Driver dozed off at the wheel, say police

The anti-lit fest

Almost Island Dialogues presents their annual literary event of readings and conversations among Indian writers and writers from abroad

14 CBI cases against 18 serving, ex-legislators

Serving and former MLAs, MPs face probe

Ministers draw ire of Rajya Sabha Chairman for absence

Last week, Mr. Naidu had pulled up members for skipping meetings of the Parliamentary Standing Committees.

11 red sanders operatives nabbed at two places in Kadapa district

Accused resorted to stone pelting for several hours, say police

Dragon of the sea

On December 13, 1577, Sir Francis Drake set sail on an adventure — the kind that we read about in books.

Russian athletes banned for 4 years on doping charges

WADA confirmed the Russian national team could not take part in the 2022 World Cup soccer in Qatar under the Russian flag

Girl trafficked 25 years ago urges police to trace her parents

She settled at Kanchivanam in Tamil Nadu, and attended ‘Spandana’ programme

Two more cheated in QR code scam

More cases of people losing money after falling prey to QR code scamsters are coming to light. Two city-based software engineers were allegedly cheated of ₹1.17 lakh in separate incidents when they we

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Police conducts 3D laser scan of building to recreate scene

A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory also visited the site and collected samples from the four-storey Anaj Mandi building.

JNU students lathi-charged by police during march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the JNU students’ march towards Rashtrpati Bhavan in protest against the hostel fee hike.

HC asks RBI to reply to Kochhar’s plea

Court hearing arguments on termination of services of ex-ICICI Bank MD & CEO

Bill on extension of SC, ST quota in LS, Assemblies introduced

It also proposes scrapping of nomination of Anglo-Indians

Student leaders’ tour plan draws flak

Govt. initiative to reform campus politics by taking elected student leaders to Cardiff varsity

HC takes suo motu notice of snakebite case

The Kerala High Court has ordered to initiate suo motu proceedings in the case of the death of Shehla Sherin, a student of the Government Sarvajana Vocational Higher Secondary School, Sulthan Bathery,

Fake messages on organ donation rampant

Sulphi Noohu says perhaps there is lobby working against cadaver donations as there is no money in it

Japan, Australia still hopeful of India’s rethink on RCEP

Despite India’s decision to walk out of the ASEAN-led 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Free Trade Agreement last month, officials from India’s Indo-Pacific partners Austral

Protest against book

DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur

NHRC says Delhi Anaj Mandi fire was catastrophe waiting to happen, asks for detailed report

Describing the Anaj Mandi fire incident as a “catastrophe” waiting to happen, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on December 9 issued notices to the Delhi government, the city’s police chief

Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero gaming headset review

The Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero is perfect for competitive gaming, but is it well rounded enough to justify the price?

BioShock is returning, but it's still several years away

A new studio has been formed to resurrect the series

Death Come True is an FMV game from the creator of Danganronpa

The cast will start to be unveiled tomorrow.

This Red Dead Redemption 2 mod lets you spawn a flyable hot air balloon

Take to the skies in Rockstar's cowboy epic.

If there’s such a thing as gaming phone, the Asus ROG Phone II Ultimate is it

Whether Stadia will support it is another question.

Communicate or die in hardcore horror shooter GTFO

This is definitely not the game to pull a Leeroy Jenkins.

The Witcher showrunner's original Netflix pitch had Ciri as the protagonist

Inspired by a book where she's hanging out in Camelot.

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GOP counsel Stephen Castor on Monday said both Russia and Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections in his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. 

Judd Gregg: Send them home

OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.

Progressive group putting $45M behind battleground turnout effort

The liberal Progressive Turnout Project (PTP) is putting $45 million behind an effort to turn out voters who did not cast ballots in 2016 in more than a dozen key battleground states.

Judiciary fireworks: GOP accuses Democratic counsel of impugning Trump's motives

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accused a Democratic counsel offering impeachment evidence of impugning the motives of President Trump, the latest round of fireworks in a testy and

Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year

OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.

DOJ argues Congress can't take non-legislative steps against Trump on emoluments

The Department of Justice argued before a federal appeals court on Monday that the only way for Congress to take action against President Trump over alleged violations of the Constitution’s

Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Scott Taylor (R-Va.) will drop his challenge to Sen.

This week: House impeachment inquiry hits crucial stretch

The House inquiry is set to hit a tipping point this week, as Democrats prepare to unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump. 

Live coverage: Democrats, Republicans seek to win PR battle in final House impeachment hearing

The House Judiciary Committee on Monday will hold its first hearing since Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced last week that the relevant committees would begin drafting impeachment articles

Bill Hemmer chosen as Shepard Smith's permanent replacement on Fox News

Bill Hemmer, currently a co-anchor on Fox News' "America's Newsroom," has been chosen as Shepard Smith’s permanent replacement on the network, according to a statement from Fox News on Monday.

White House, Democrats close to USMCA trade deal: report

The White House and House Democrats are on the verge of a new North American trade deal in what would give President Trump a signature legislative victory. The Washington Post

Little progress as spending talks push past weekend

Senate acquittal would be nothing but a stay of execution for Trump

The Senate may not convict Trump, but he faces big trouble in the court of public opinion.

BREAKING: Russia banned from all major sporting events for four years

Russia are set to miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events

World Anti-Corruption Day: Graft masters rake in Sh300 trillion annually

Kenya has been plagued by a long list of corruption scandals which are yet to be resolved

Will Finland Get World's Youngest Prime Minister?

If backed by the parliament and the president, Sanna Marin will become not only Finland's but the world's youngest prime minister, besting Ukraine's 35-year-old Oleksiy Honcharuk.

Finland’s Sanna Marin to become world’s youngest head of government

At 34, Sanna Marin will become Finland and world's youngest sitting prime minister when she is sworn in by the Finnish parliament on Tuesday.

South Asian Games: Bala Devi brace powers India to third straight gold

Bala Devi, who ended as the top-scorer of the competition, netting five goals in four matches, scored twice to guide India to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nepal in the final.

Football: Bala Devi nets brace as India beat Nepal to clinch third straight South Asian Games gold

Bala Devi was the star of the show again as she netted a brace to guide India to a comfortable 2-0 victory over hosts Nepal in the final.

South Asian Games: India close in to 300-medal mark, set to top for 13th time on trot

While both the Indian men's and women's kabaddi team clinched gold medals, boxers gave India the maximum medals on the penultimate day with six golds and one silver.

South Asian Games: India extend lead on medals table, set to cross 300-mark on final day

India is all set to finish on top spot for the 13th time on the trot at the event.

[OPINION] Dancing onstage while on the autism spectrum

Sometimes, I do odd stuff such as stomping my feet loudly or rubbing my hands to combat my nervousness. I wish that one day, I get to really control this stage fright and rediscover my talents anew.

Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn

Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.

The FBI Is Warning That Your Smart Home Devices Aren't Secure. Here's What You Should Do About It

A string of warnings about smart home vulnerability means that its time for a refresher course on keeping your network and devices safe.

Google Introduces Beta Explanations that Can Explain Smaller Issues with SEO Marketing Campaigns

New system can be used by SEO marketers to identify issues that lead to ups and down in SEO management.

In the New Year, Try These 8 Things to Stay Constantly Improving at Work

The new year brings with it new resolutions, goals, and attitudes; bring that energy into the work place and stay constantly improving throughout the year with these 8 tips.

Apple Has Added an Interest-Free Way to Buy an iPhone and Pay For It Over Time

A simpler (and cheaper) way to buy?

Becoming a Great Business Leader: 7 Communication Secrets

Good leaders are excellent listeners and know how to convey their message clearly and confidently.

Peloton's Controversial Ad Wasn't a Total Loss; It Taught Entrepreneurs a Valuable Lesson in Consumer Behavior

The whole Peloton ad debacle will soon be forgotten, but no one should overlook the valuable lessons it teaches entrepreneurs.

How to Keep Your Solo Business Successful Without You

Solo entrepreneurs are notorious for not having a succession plan. If you want impact, you need to design for success without you. Here's how to start

How to Make Sure Your Communication Is Effective and Doesn't Add to the Noise

Whether you're writing an email, conducting a meeting, or networking, learn to get to the point quickly.

WeWork's Fall Was a Disaster. A Full-Page Ad Isn't Going to Change That

The company's adman marketing chief wants you to know the company means business.

3 Essential Tips for Running a Successful Ghostwriting or Copywriting Business

Having good writers isn't enough to build a successful copywriting agency. Here's how to do it.

Are We Heading Towards a Cashless Economy?

Asia, Canada, and parts of Europe are already on their way.

Got a Showoff in the Office? Here's How to Manage Their Behavior

It doesn't always happen just because of an overactive ego.

Jeff Bezos Says Big Tech Companies Should Ignore Employee Outcry and Partner With the U.S. Government

The U.S., he says, is 'the good guys.'

Here's A Well-Proven Strategy to Help You Make a Really Big Decision

It might surprise you, but it works.

If You See Someone Driving a Tesla Cybertruck Around Los Angeles, It's Elon Musk

A leaked video proves Cybertruck is street legal, but maybe a little difficult to maneuver.

5 Steps to Perfecting Social Media, According to an Early Employee of Twitter

Here's exactly how to stand out on social media.

I'm Frustrated that My Company Won't Hire My Husband

Can I get them to reconsider?

Struggling to Find the Perfect Job Candidate? How to Overcome the Vicious Circle of 'Experience Inflation'

A survey of 90,000 jobs found that 61 percent of entry-level jobs required 3 years experience. It's no wonder that 700,000 IT jobs are unfilled.

4 Unconventional Tips From a Wall Street Veteran That Will Help Women Get Ahead

Sallie Krawcheck may not have meant these to be the highlights of her book, but they stick nontheless.

Tips For Sustainably Forming Habits and Changing Human Behavior

Companies have to understand how to encourage long-term habits that aren't liable to shift at a moment's notice.

The Creator of Google Voice on How 5G Will Change the Way You Work

Fifth-generation wireless technology will untether workers from their desks.

2 Psychological Tricks That Will Help You Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself

Hardship is inevitable. But self-pity is optional.

Here's What to Get Everyone in Your Work Life for the Holidays

Giving gifts that are meaningful to the individual receiving them is one of the most effective ways to enhance the workplace during the holidays.

Galaxy’s Edge props will pop up in all kinds of new Star Wars media

The lightsabers are just the beginning

The Louis Vuitton x League of Legends hoodie costs $2,420

Maybe I shouldn’t have spent all that money on digital cosmetics ...

First Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer kicks off a mystery tied to the original movie

Who you gonna call?

The next BioShock game is in development at new 2K studio

Take-Two Interactive publishing arm 2K Games officially announced the studio today

The first episode of Crisis On Infinite Earths warped the Arrowverse with tragedy

A farewell to a pillar of TV’s DC universe

Amazon offering $30 gift card with purchase of new Switch, besting Black Friday deal

Good things come to those who wait

Wonder Woman 1984 brings one of comics’ most iconic, least plausible looks to life

You’ll believe an Amazon can fly

A bug may have revealed Modern Warfare’s battle royale mode

The bug includes a preview of the whole map

Full list of Golden Globe nominations honor Joker, Irishman, Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

Joker goes head-to-head with The Irishman

Minecraft on PS4 is finally getting cross-platform play

Brings together players on Nintendo Switch, Windows, Xbox One, iOS, Android, and Gear VR

MS Dhoni to produce TV show on Army officers

The show, bankrolled by MS Dhoni, will bring to life the story of brave army officers, who have been honoured with the Param Vir Chakra and Ashoka Chakra.

MS Dhoni To Produce TV Series Dedicated to Brave Indian Armed Forces: Report

The episodic show will bring to life the story of brave army officers, who have been honoured with the Param Vir Chakra and Ashoka Chakra.

CAB not against minorities, Congress divided India on religious lines: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

"Why do we need this Bill today? After Independence, had Congress not done partition on the basis of religion, then today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did the partition on the basis of religion," Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha.

'If Congress Hadn't Done Partition on Basis of Religion..': Shah Attacks Oppn in LS as War of Words Ensue on Citizenship Bill

"Why do we need this Bill today? After independence, if Congress had not done partition on the basis on religion, then, today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did partition on the basis of religion," Shah fumed in Parliament.

Unai Emery 'targeted three key Arsenal transfers' before downfall

The sacked Arsenal manager oversaw a decent transfer window during the summer but was unsuccessful in his pursuit of his three top targets, including Man Utd's Harry Maguire

Mauricio Pochettino continues holiday after Tottenham sack as he visits Diego Maradona

Argentina legend Maradona took charge of Gimnasia in September, and ex-Tottenham boss Pochettino was present to witness their fourth win under his former colleague

Laurent Koscielny addresses Arsenal struggles after controversial summer exit

The former Gunners defender left the club in acrimonious circumstances over the summer to join Bordeaux and has had his say on his ex side's current troubles

Flight attendants explain the ways you could actually bag a flight upgrade

Flight attendants debunk the myths and explain what it actually takes to bag a free or cheap flight upgrade

Everton approach sacked Arsenal boss Unai Emery over managerial vacancy

The Toffees are looking for their next permanent manager after Marco Silva was relieved of his duties last week and they believe Emery could fit the bill

James Maddison 'on brink of signing new Leicester deal' amid Man Utd transfer interest

Leicester are hopeful of persuading Maddison to extend his current contract to ward off Man Utd, after manager Brendan Rodgers committed his future to the club

Pub chain offering everyone free pints for taking part in the General Election

On Friday, December 13, the nation will wake up to a new Government, and now is your chance to have your say - but why not pick up a free beer while you're at it?

New Zealand volcano: Terrified tourists run for cover as eruption kills five

Dramatic footage shows panic on a tour boat where a man repeatedly yells "go inside" as a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupts and sends a giant ash cloud billowing over the water

Jose Mourinho explains Sir Alex Ferguson talks after Son Heung-min's stunning solo goal

The South Korean forward has been in sensational form since Mourinho's appointment and scored a goal of the season contender in the win against Burnley

"Only the Labour Party can truly fight Britain's youth mental health crisis"

Jonelle Awomoyi is a 20-year old-student, a member of the National Council of Women, and an ambassador for the #iwill campaign - she also serves on the Youth Parliament in Croydon, south London

Jose Mourinho targets January swoop for ex-Man Utd star Marouane Fellaini

The Portuguese manager was a big fan of the player during his time at Old Trafford and believes he could add some vital experience to his Tottenham team

Squirming Boris Johnson repeats promise to lie in front of Heathrow bulldozers

In an awkward grilling the Prime Minister claimed he may honour his promise to stop Heathrow Airport's controversial third runway using his own body 'were the bulldozers to appear'

Villagers armed with flare guns try to scare off 63 polar bears invading town

A video shows rangers using flare guns to scare off polar bears near Ryrkaypiy, Russia, and the village is on lockdown over fears the hungry animals might 'eat' residents

Erling Haaland fires warning to Liverpool ahead of crunch Champions League clash

The 19-year-old goal machine is preparing to dump Liverpool out of Europe's top club competition on Tuesday in the final Group E fixture to help Salzburg progress to the knockout stages

Toddler who has lived whole life in detention centre faces separation from mum

Huyen Tran arrived in Australia by boat as an asylum seeker in 2011. There she met Paul and the pair decided to start a family together - they now have an 18-month-old daughter

WWE star Sami Zayn stands up to 'homophobic moron' in heated altercation

The SmackDown star was performing at a WWE house show in Daytona Beach, Florida when a row broke out on Sunday night

Nicolas Pepe explains changes Freddie Ljungberg has made at Arsenal since Unai Emery sacking

Ljungberg has taken over from the sacked Spaniard on an interim basis and has already stamped his mark on the club according to Pepe

Kara Tointon dons dressed down look on date night with fiancé

The former EastEnders actress looked worlds away from her usual glam as she enjoyed a date night in Soho with fiancé Marius

6 reasons why Mikel Arteta is the perfect manager for Arsenal

There are a number of quality candidates in the frame to become Arsenal's next manager following Unai Emery's sacking; here's why ex-Gunners star Mikel Arteta is the best bet

New Premier League plans to improve VAR emerge as football chiefs look to sort current chaos

The system has come in for criticism since it was introduced to the Premier League at the start of the season but it could soon be in for a revamp

Rod Stewart told to leave Loose Women on-air by wife Penny after awkward blunder

Music legend Rod Stewart didn't realise Loose Women was live on air, when he headed to join wife Penny Lancaster and the panel

John McDonnell confirms date of first Labour Budget as February 5

Despite the election polls, the Shadow Chancellor outlined the details as he voted to set up a major fund before Christmas and start nationalising water and energy within 100 days of entering 10 Downing Street

PlayStation 5 Pro could launch in 2023, Sony executive hints

A new report by LetsGoDigital suggests that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 5 Pro, and that it could launch three years after the PlayStation 5

Game of Thrones brutally snubbed by Golden Globes in nominations shocker

Hit HBO fantasy drama Game of Thrones has been snubbed by 77th Golden Globe Awards following controversial final season

Flailing Boris Johnson struggles to explain his 'made up' crime and HS2 figures

Boris Johnson was challenged live on LBC over "made up" figures from Home Secretary Priti Patel about an alleged violent crimewave that would follow a Labour victory in this week's general election

A child loses their home every 8 minutes despite parents 'doing everything they're supposed to'

Penny Walster, a hub manager at Shelter, says many families and individuals are caught in a 'perfect storm' of homelessness, which has seen people who work in schools and hospitals turn to the charity for help

Great-grandma who's just turned 100 is 'oldest Labour Party member in country'

Bristolian Pamela Parsons has just celebrated her 100th birthday but has already sent off her postal vote for this week's election - and once again she's backing Labour

Anthony Joshua sends warning to Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder after beating Andy Ruiz Jr

Anthony Joshua is back on top of the heavyweight world and insists he wants to fight and beat Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder as soon as possible

You can now get paid £5,000 to design a sex toy - and you'll even earn royalties on it

Lovehoney has launched a new ‘Design A Sex Toy’ competition with a prize of £5,000, as well as the chance to earn royalties on your product

Boris Johnson sparks outrage by flying 90 miles in a plane instead of taking his bus

The Prime Minister took a plane for around two-thirds of the 156-mile journey between Grimsby and Washington - weeks after allies claimed his general election manifesto would be the greenest in history

BREAKING Lucky UK EuroMillions winner still not claimed whopping £40m jackpot

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Man City stars put Man Utd defeat behind them to celebrate Raheem Sterling's birthday

Raheem Sterling celebrated his 25th birthday with a lavish Great Gatsby themed bash as his Manchester City team-mates put their Manchester derby disappointment behind them

EastEnders Christmas promo pictures tease bloodshed and danger in revenge twist

EastEnders legend Phil Mitchell vows payback against wife Sharon and son-in-law Keanu Taylor as their affair is exposed

Katie Price says Dane Bowers was the 'love of my life' in awkward flirting match

Katie Price told her ex boyfriend Dane Bowers exactly what she thought of him during a messy night out together which ended in an awkward flirting moment

Universal Credit changes coming into force in 2020 for 12million people

The end of the five year freeze will bring relief to the 10million benefit claimants - 2.5million of whom are on Universal Credit - who've struggled at the hands of inflation for years

Unai Emery received support from Mesut Ozil and Laurent Koscielny after Arsenal sacking

The Spanish manager lost his job earlier this month following the Gunners' dreadful run of form but reports suggest his departure was not as acrimonious as first thought

BREAKING Man City fan arrested over alleged Manchester derby racial abuse released on bail

Anthony Burke, 41, was arrested after appearing to make a gesture towards Manchester United midfielder Fred during Saturday's clash at the Etihad

Tory chairwoman 'tells Muslim shopper her hijab is "offensive" outside Asda'

Barnet Tory chairwoman Fiona Bulmer was asked to stand down after she allegedly made the comments to the Muslim mum - who had asked if she supported Boris Johnson's 'letterbox' niqab comparison

Cult Beauty has 20% off all Drunk Elephant skincare - but the discount ends soon

Thanks to the latest discount from Cult Beauty, skincare fans can currently save20% on all Drunk Elephant products - but not for long

Why can Russia still play in Euro 2020 despite World Cup 2022 ban?

Russia have been handed a WADA ban ruling them out of the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup - but they will still be able to play in Euro 2020 next summer

Dalian Atkinson: Policeman to stand trial for murder over ex-Aston Villa star's death

The former striker died in 2016 after being tasered by police in Telford and a police officer will stand trial next September

BREAKING New Zealand volcano: Fears for three Brits after eruption kills at least five

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

'Youth minister' slaps reporter's bum while running race leaving her 'violated'

A participant slapped WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian on her bum while she was reporting on the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run - now he's been banned from future events

Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu

Two Wolves fans arrested by police for homophobic abuse at Brighton match

Two Wolves supporters were arrested by Sussex Police after homophobic abuse directed at Brighton fans with the club condemning their behaviour

NASA unveils stunning photo of Geminids Meteor Shower ahead of peak this weekend

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day is this stunning photo of the Geminids Meteor Shower, which was snapped in Chile in 2013

New Zealand volcano: No survivors left on island after eruption kills at least five

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

What the General Election outcome will mean for the pound - and your travel money

As we head into the final week of campaigning, the Pound is currently trading at a 31-month high against the euro - here's what you need to know if you're about to swap your cash

Brit arrested after 'two-mile wrecking spree' with 'stolen coach' in Benidorm

CCTV footage shows the coach smashing into mopeds and cars at the side of the road in Benidorm, Spain, after it was allegedly stolen from a depot by a British man

Anthony Joshua to join list of sporting legends with waxwork at Madame Tussauds

Joshua will have one of the largest waxworks ever created located in the Sport zone of the London museum alongside new models of Muhammad Ali, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lewis Hamilton, among others

Awkward moment Miss Universe host names wrong winner 4 years after last blunder

Miss Universe host Steve Harvey was left red-faced yet again as Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon corrected him when he wrongly named the winner of the national costume category

Arsenal face Chris Smalling transfer battle with £13m deal 'on table' for Man Utd defender

The Gunners have been linked with a move for the on loan centre-back but look set to face stiff competition for his signature

Jorge Masvidal names fight preference out of Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor

Mayweather and McGregor are both returning to action in 2020 after extended periods away from their respective sports, and Masvidal has pinpointed which of the pair he wants to fight most

Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan

The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job

Man fighting for life after 'setting himself on fire' outside London pub

Three drinkers and a bouncer managed to put out the flames after the horrifying incident in Chislehurst, south east London

Billie Piper begs voters to reject the Tories with extremely cheeky T-shirt

Singer Billie Piper has shared a snap of herself wearing a T-shirt with an election-themed twist on the 'Tesco' as she encourages voters to cast tactical ballots in the general election

Woman, 23, 'set on fire by neighbour after she fought off his rape attempt'

The victim is fighting for her life after she suffered 50 per cent burns when she was doused with kerosene and set alight at her home in Bihar in east India

Claims girl, 12, 'coerced' into river where she drowned could be probed

Tragic Shukri Yahye-Abdi, 12, was allegedly bullied before her body was pulled from the River Irwell near Bury town centre in June, a pre-inquest hearing into her death was told

Pep Guardiola's message to Man City players after falling 14 points behind Liverpool

Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United on Saturday, leaving the champions a staggering 14 points behind Premier League title favourites Liverpool

Jamie Redknapp explains impact Fred has had on Man Utd- and why he finally deserves credit

The Brazilian midfielder's performances have improved greatly this season following a difficult start to life at Old Trafford

Topman slammed for 'glamorising violence' after selling mock stab vests

Anti-knife campaigners say the fashion business is feeding off the knife crime epidemic while a father of a knife crime victim said Topman is glamorising the crime culture

Jurgen Klopp provides injury update on Liverpool trio ahead of Red Bull Salzburg clash

Liverpool had concerns over Dejan Lovren, Gini Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana ahead of the trip to Austria in the Champions League

New Zealand volcano tour guide named as first victim of White Island eruption

Hayden Marshall-Inman was an experienced tour guide with White Island Tours and people have described him as a man with a kind nature who died doing what he loved

Alan Shearer makes emphatic title prediction after Man City lose to Man Utd

City are 14 points off league leaders Liverpool following the weekend's results and their chances of retaining the title for a third season in a row look slim

Russia banned from 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2020 Olympics following doping decision

Russia have been hit with a four-year doping ban from all major sporting events which will see them miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar