People shower petals on police near 'encounter' scene (8 minutes ago)
Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) Hailing the killing of all four accused in the gruesome gang-rape and murder of a young veterinarian, people showered petals on policemen near the 'encounter' scene at Shadnagar town near here on Friday.

Great work Hyderabad Police, we salute you: Nehwal (10 minutes ago)
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Friday lauded the Hyderabad Police after they killed the four accused -- in the brutal gang rape and murder of a young veterinarian -- in an alleged 'encounter'.

Call of Duty: Mobile crosses 170mn downloads in 2 months (12 minutes ago)
San Francisco, Dec 6 (IANS) Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) has reaped nearly $87 million in global player spending and more than 172 million downloads in its first two months.

Rani meets special night patrol police team (12 minutes ago)
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film "Mardaani 2", met the special night patrol police team who protects the city day in and day out. She salutes the entire police force of the country for giving protection to the citizens.

N.Korea, US still seem to have differences: S.Korea (12 minutes ago)
Seoul, Dec 6 (IANS) The South Korean Unification Ministry said on Friday that North Korea and the US still seemed to have differences over the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

Celebs react after Hyd'bad rape accused killed in encounter (20 minutes ago)
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The country, on Friday morning, woke up to a "bolt from the blue" announcement in the brutal gang rape and murder case of Hyderabad's young veterinarian, where all the four accused have been shot dead in an 'encounter' by the Telangana Police.

Trumps light 97th annual National Christmas Tree (22 minutes ago)
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lit the 97th annual National Christmas Tree, located just south of the White House in one of the biggest events of the upcoming holiday season.

Defamation case against Goan film Director (22 minutes ago)
Panaji, Dec 6 (IANS) Goa's commercially most successful and internationally acclaimed Konkani film 'Nachom-ia Kumpasar' has run into trouble. Two defamation cases have been filed against its Director Bardroy Barretto by legendary musician Chris Perry's son Glenn.

Japan passes law backing controversial commercial whaling (11:32)
Tokyo, Dec 6 (IANS) Japan has passed a law to financially support "sustainable" commercial whaling and promote the consumption of whale meat, a controversial practice that the country resumed in July after a 32-year moratorium.

Over hundred bushfires raging in Australia (11:32)
Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) More than a hundred fires were raging on Friday along Australia's east coast, several of them on the outskirts of Sydney, where the heat is expected to exacerbate the flames that have detroyed over 680 houses.

James Johnson appointed to run Australian football (11:30)
Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) James Johnson, former FIFA head of football, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Football Federation Australia (FFA). Johnson will commence in the role from January next year.

It's a shame Mane finished 4th in Ballon d'Or vote: Messi (11:30)
Madrid, Dec 6 (IANS) Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi feels it was very unfortunate for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane to finish fourth in the Ballon d'Or vote.

Cricket Australia wants India to play 2 D/N Tests in 2021 (11:28)
Melbourne, Dec 6 (IANS) If things go as per plan, cricket fans might be able to see Australia and India engage in two day-night Tests in 2021. If that happens, India's tour of Australia could become the first series ever to feature more than one pink-ball Test.

This high-tech govt school in MP is raising the bar (11:24)
By Pankaj Gupta
Narsinghpur (MP), Dec 6 (IANS/ 101Reporters) India's government schools are usually synonymous with dilapidated classrooms, dingy buildings, disinterested teachers and truant students. However, a government school in Madhya Pradesh boasts of such advanced facilities it can give the best of private schools a run for their money.

5G iPhone is a top priority for Qualcomm (11:16)
San Francisco, Dec 6 (IANS) Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon at Company's Snapdragon Tech Summit this week has said that the main goal of Qualcomm's renewed relationship with Apple right now is to get a 5G iPhone launched on time.

How to protect your bones as you age (11:14)
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANSLife) The skeleton system of our body plays a vital role throughout our lifetime. It acts as pillar of support for our bodys framework and protects our vital organs. Additionally, bones help in storing minerals like calcium and phosphorous, as well as support the muscles for locomotion. From birth to old age our bones go through series of changes.

Nirbhaya's father, counsel hail Telangana police (Lead) (11:14)
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The father and the counsel of the 2012 Delhi gang rape victim 'Nirbhaya' on Friday backed the Telangana police for killing all the four accused in the brutal gang rape and murder of a young veterinarian in an 'encounter'.

All 4 accused in Hyderabad gang rape, murder case shot dead (2nd Lead) (11:14)
Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) More than a week after brutal gang rape and murder of a young veterinarian in Hyderabad, police shot dead all the four accused in an alleged 'encounter' near Shadnagar town of Telangana's Ranga Reddy district on Friday.

Three Indian artists to feature in Asia art triennial (11:14)
By Siddhi Jain
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANSlife) The inaugural Asia Society Triennial -- a multi-venue festival in the United States devoted to celebrating Asian contemporary art, ideas, and innovation -- will feature at least three Indian artists, it was announced.

Sajith Premadasa to be officially declared SL Oppn Leader on Jan 3 (11:14)
Colombo, Dec 6 (IANS) Former Sri Lankan presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa's will be officially declared as the Opposition Leader in Parliament on January 3, 2020, the Speakers Office said.

Winter hikes with waterfalls in Cape Town (11:14)
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANSlife) You might think of hiking as a summer activity, but there are some magnificent winter hikes too. Here are some of the winter hikes in and around Cape Town where you can witness majestic waterfalls.

Caring tips for senior pets (11:14)
By Siddhi Jain
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANSlife) Humans and animals go through certain complications when they grow older. However, unlike humans, pets might not be able to communicate their pain and aches in words; the responsibility falls to the pet parents.

Thatcher's iconic handbag to go on view in London (11:06)
By Siddhi Jain
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANSlife) An exhibition featuring bag designs from Mulberry to Karl Lagerfeld, statement handbags worn by Margaret Thatcher to Sarah Jessica Parker, the heritage of Hermes to the streetwear of Off-White, will open in London next year.

Time to upgrade your home to Smart Home (11:02)
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANSlife) The West has pretty much upgraded its standard of living to the Smart Home. Despite infrastructure and connectivity problems, you can also start adding some devices to smarten up your home.

HK police chief urges protesters to reject violence on Sunday (10:58)
Hong Kong, Dec 6 (IANS) Hong Kongs police chief on Friday appealed to protesters joining a mass rally and march approved for Sunday to reject violence as he called on organisers to be proactive in condemning disorder if it breaks out.