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"Have A Great 2023": PM Modi's New Year Greetings To Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the first day of the new year on Sunday. Have a great 2023! May it be filled with hope, happiness and lots of success. May everyone be blessed with wonderful health. - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2023 He tweeted, "Have a great 2023! May it be filled with hope, happiness and lots of success. May everyone be blessed with wonderful health." https://ift.tt/D9Cxnto from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/ITc8bji

After Ronaldo Signing, Saudi Club Al Nassr Sees Massive Jump In Followers

Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr announced the signing of star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo early Saturday. The deal signed by the Portuguese star is believed to be worth more than 200 million euros. The new contract will see Ronaldo playing in the gulf nation until June 2025. Given the aura Ronaldo has, there is no surprise that his new club is getting a great attention, ever since his name has been connected to it. And the confirmation of signing of the football star on Saturday has helped the club make a massive jump in the number of its followers. As per ESPN, the number of followers for Al Nassr on Instagram was under 8,60,000 before the Ronaldo signing was announced, but after the move was made official, it has gone over 5.2 million. Al-Nassr have DOUBLED their following in just a few hours since announcing the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo The Ronaldo effect pic.twitter.com/FAqxbW81JY — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 30, 2022 On Twitter, Al Nassr now have a fan following of over

Cricket Body Requests Rishabh Pant Fans To Avoid Visiting Him In Hospital

Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Shyam Sharma on Saturday flagged concerns over visitors flocking to visit Indian cricketer, Rishabh Pant, who is under treatment in a hospital in Uttarakhand. "Those who are going to meet Pant should avoid, as there are chances of infection," he said. "There should be no VIP movement to meet Pant, and people visiting him should avoid it as there are chances of infection for Pant," DDCA director Shyam Sharma told ANI over the phone. Shyam Sharma on Saturday arrived at Max Hospital in Dehradun to meet cricketer Rishabh Pant who was admitted there following the accident. DDCA Director said Pant is stable and recovering. "He is stable and recovering well. Our BCCI doctors are in touch with the doctors here. Jay Shah is monitoring it. As of now, he'll remain admitted here. He told me that he tried to save (his car) from a pothole (when the accident occurred)," said Shyam Sharma. Earlier in the day

"Light Of Hope...": Xi's New Year Address To China Amid Covid Spike

President Xi Jinping said Saturday the "light of hope is right in front of us" as China faces an explosion of Covid-19 cases after an abrupt lifting of restrictions. Three years after the coronavirus first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan, Beijing this month began ditching its hardline containment policy known as "zero-Covid". Chinese hospitals have since been hit by a flood of mostly elderly patients, crematoriums have been overloaded and many pharmacies have run out of fever medications. "Epidemic prevention and control is entering a new phase... Everyone is working resolutely, and the light of hope is right in front of us," Xi said in a televised address for the New Year. It was the Chinese president's second time commenting on the outbreak this week. On Monday, he called for measures to "effectively protect people's lives". China on Saturday reported more than 7,000 new infections and one death linked to Covid out of its popu

Powered By Modified Charkha, Women Spin Success Stories In Kashmir

A delicate pashmina yarn holds promise for hundreds of women in Kashmir valley. Powered by a modified charkha, over 200 women spinners have ended the year 2022 with doubling their output and income. The modification in the age-old charkha has changed the life of Shaesta Bilal. Since the income is based on output of spinning, the foot pedal charkha has come to her aid. In Srinagar's downtown area, women like Shaesta are spinning the finest yarn in the world and modified charkha has given them confidence and self-reliance. "This (modified charka) has given us the means to make a living so that we are self-reliant. Thank God we are earning more and we are not dependent on anybody. Now I'm not financially dependent on my husband," said Shaesta Bilal. Ms Shaesta was given a new charkha and training by a pashmina shawl trader in Srinagar a year ago. Since then she has graduated to a resource person for other women. Over the last one year, more than 200 women have been

World Readies To Welcome 2023 Amid Shadow Of Covid, Russia-Ukraine War

The world's eight billion people on Saturday prepared to usher in 2023 and farewell a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises and Lionel Messi's world cup glory. After a few pandemic-dampened years, many will be looking to cut loose this New Year's Eve -- setting aside pinched budgets and a virus that is increasingly forgotten, but not gone. Sydney will be among the first major cities to celebrate 2023, restaking its claim to be the "New Year's Eve capital of the world" after two years of lockdown and Omicron-muted festivities.  Australia's borders have now reopened, and more than one million people are expected to line Sydney's sparkling harbour to watch 100,000 pyrotechnics illuminate the southern sky.  Sydney authorities expect almost half a billion more people will see the festivities online or on TV.  "If we can bring everyone together in celebration and looking to the year ahead with renewed optimism and joy, t

"Took 50 MLAs From Under His Nose": D Fadnavis Taunts Uddhav Thackeray

In an apparent attack on Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the BJP is not afraid of him or his father and ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray. While ridiculing Aaditya Thackeray's statement where he jibed at the state government, saying it is scared of a 32-year-old man, Eknath Shinde said that the Maharashtra government is not afraid of even his father. "We are not afraid of even his father. We formed a government in the state by taking 50 MLAs from his party under his nose. He had said that Mumbai would burn, but not even a matchstick was burnt," Mr Fadnvis said. Deputy Chief Minister was addressing the media after the State Assembly was adjourned sine die. Earlier in the assembly, Mr Fadnavis said that an inquiry into alleged malpractices in Sree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust would be completed within one month. The Winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday. Th

Ronaldo Signs For Saudi Club Al Nassr In Deal Worth 'More Than 200m Euros'

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros. The 37-year-old penned a contract which will take him to June 2025. "I can't wait to discover a new football league in a different country," said the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus player. The Portuguese star was pictured on the Al Nassr Twitter feed holding a blue and yellow shirt with his favoured number seven printed on the back. "The vision with which Al Nassr operates is very inspiring, and I am delighted to join my teammates, so that together we can help the team achieve greater success," he added. Al Nassr have won nine Saudi Arabian league titles, the last in 2019. "This is more than history in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best versi

Package For US Intercepted At Mexican Airport. It Had 4 Human Skulls

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. https://ift.tt/2z310js from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/7AGvfwg

Vladimir Putin Sends 'New Year' Greetings To President Murmu, PM Modi

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

Andrew Tate, Toxic Masculinity Ambassador, Now Arrested: 5 Points

He gained a following online, comprising mainly young men, by advocating for a hyper masculine lifestyle.  In 2016, he was a contestant on UK reality show Big Brother, and was expelled from the show after a video of him hitting a woman with a belt surfaced online.  He is a former professional kickboxer. After retiring, he has mainly been active as a businessman and a social media influencer.  In the past, he has been banned from Twitter, for saying that women should "take responsibility" for being sexually assaulted. He was reinstated after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.  He currently has over 3.8 million followers on Twitter, where he regularly encourages his followers to "take the red pill", a reference to the movie "The Matrix". "Taking the red pill" is a common call used by alt right internet users to encourage others to question the status quo. https://ift.tt/2z310js from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/kiYNqGB

No New Entry, Hotel Booking In Mussoorie And Nainital On New Year Eve

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

Rishabh Pant Broke Window To Escape Burning Car: 5 Points

Rishabh Pant's Mercedes caught fire after the collision. Rishabh Pant has suffered burn injuries but his condition is not serious, said police. He was alone in the car at the time of the accident and broke a window to escape. He was on his way to his hometown, Roorkee, when his car crashed. He has been referred to Max hospital in Dehradun. https://ift.tt/SrhCsZN from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/jDIBvlq

Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi: Who Is The Greatest Of All Time?

When FIFA declared Pele and Diego Maradona jointly the players of the 20th century, and effectively the best of all time, they side-stepped but did not resolve a heated debate that has grown more complicated as Lionel Messi has dominated the 21st century. Just who is the greatest? Pele, who died on Thursday, and the two Argentines all won the sport's greatest prize -- the World Cup -- and were undoubtedly the kings of their eras. AFP Sport looks at who is the best between the magical Brazilian, the controversial Maradona, who passed away in November 2020 at the age of 60, and a second Argentine, the twinkling Messi who is still playing: Triple crown v single titles-- Pele played in four World Cups, winning three times, a record not yet beaten and giving him one more than Maradona and Messi combined. He was just 17 in 1958 when he was world champion in Sweden, scoring six goals, two in the final. Pele was injured in the second match as Brazil won the 1962 World Cup but claimed

Watch: Pele's Historic FIFA World Cup Goals And Some Outstanding Assists

Pele , the legendary Brazilian footballer, who died late last night at the age of 82, will remain etched in the memory of fans and admirers as the man who turned football into a global sport. As a 17-year-old, Pele took the sport by storm as he stamped his class on the 1958 FIFA World Cup to help Brazil win its maiden world title. His spectacular skills and goal scoring abilities left everyone stunned, including his opponents. He scored a hat-trick in the semi-final against a rampant French side and then helped the Selcao subdue hosts Sweden by scoring a brace in the final. He was part of the team that defended the title in 1982, but played only two matches as he missed the rest of the tournament due to an injury. He was part of the team again in 1966, when Brazil were eliminated in the group stages after successive losses to Hungary and Portugal. The year 1970 was a special once for football as the FIFA World Cup cup was telecast in colour for the first time and those who had acces

Google Asks Users About Their First Search Of 2023, Internet Reacts

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?" "

Watch: IndiGo Air Hostess Gives Mid-Air Medical Aid To Passenger, Praised

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

Uzbekistan Says 18 Children Deaths Linked To India-Made Syrup, Probe On

Uzbekistan has claimed that at least 18 children in the country have died after allegedly taking an India-manufactured cough syrup. The health ministry of Uzbekistan, in a statement, said that the 18 children who died had consumed cough syrup Doc-1 Max - manufactured by Noida-based Marion Biotech. The laboratory tests of a batch of syrups found presence of ethylene glycol - a toxic substance in the preparation, the ministry said. It also said the syrup was given to children at home without a doctor's prescription, either by their parents or on the advice of pharmacists, with doses that exceeded the standard dose for children. According to the company website, the syrup is given to treat cold and flu symptoms. After the deaths of 18 children, Doc-1 Max tablets and syrups have been withdrawn from all pharmacies in the country, the statement said, adding that seven employees had been dismissed because they failed to analyse the situation in a timely manner and take necessary meas

Girl, 15, Kidnapped And Raped At Pune Lodge, 6 Arrested

A 15-year-old year was raped allegedly by six men in Maharashtra's Pune city, police said on Wednesday. The six accused were arrested on Tuesday and a case registered against them on the complaint of the victim's mother, they said. The victim and one of the accused knew each other, the police said. The accused allegedly kidnapped the victim at knifepoint and they raped her at a lodge here sometime between June and December this year. They asked her not to inform about the incident to anyone while threatening to share her nude photographs on social media, police officials said. They have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the police said, adding that a probe was on into the case. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) https://ift.tt/86AWd23 from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/d51oqrM

"Career Took Off When Rajiv Gandhi Was PM": Gautam Adani

Industrialist Gautam Adani on Wednesday said the growth of his business empire could not be linked to any one political leader, refuting charges of benefitting from his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Adani Group's journey began more than three decades ago when the Congress's Rajiv Gandhi was Prime Minister, he said. "Prime Minister Modi and I are from the same state. That makes me the easy target of such baseless allegations... It is unfortunate that such narratives are being pushed against me," he said in an interview with India Today . "These allegations suffer from recency bias, seeing our group's success through a short-term lens. The fact of the matter is that my professional success is not because of any individual leader but because of the policy and institutional reforms initiated by several leaders and governments during a long period of over three decades," Mr Adani said. "Many will be surprised to know that it all began du

Mumbai Belongs To Maharashtra, "Not To Anyone's Father": Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today that Mumbai belongs to the state and "not to anyone's father", strongly condemning the "make Mumbai a Union Territory" remark by Karnataka minister J Madhu Swamy. Maharashtra, he said, will write to Karnataka and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the issue. Union minister Shah will be requested to reprimand such "motormouths," he added. Amid the raging boundary dispute, Mr Madhu Swamy had made a strong attack on Maharashtra in the legislative assembly. "It is being said that they (Maharashtra leaders) have taken a decision and said that Belagavi should be declared a Union Territory, I want to tell those people that there are two or three such cities in the country which can be made Union Territories... Mumbai is the top of them. It was like a Union Territory during Mumbai or Bombay presidency... if those people want the good of the country, then show a big heart and announce that B

Mumbai Belongs To Maharashtra, "Not To Anyone's Father": Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today that Mumbai belongs to the state and "not to anyone's father", strongly condemning the "make Mumbai a Union Territory" remark by Karnataka minister J Madhu Swamy. Maharashtra, he said, will write to Karnataka and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the issue. Union minister Shah will be requested to reprimand such "motormouths," he added. Amid the raging boundary dispute, Mr Madhu Swamy had made a strong attack on Maharashtra in the legislative assembly. "It is being said that they (Maharashtra leaders) have taken a decision and said that Belagavi should be declared a Union Territory, I want to tell those people that there are two or three such cities in the country which can be made Union Territories... Mumbai is the top of them. It was like a Union Territory during Mumbai or Bombay presidency... if those people want the good of the country, then show a big heart and announce that B

Man Forgets Wife After Toilet Break During Road Trip, She Walks 20 Km

In an epic act of forgetfulness and absent-mindedness, a man in Thailand accidentally left his wife behind during a road trip, forcing her to walk over 12 miles (19.31 km). According to a New York Post report, Boontom Chaimoon, 55, and his wife, Amnuay Chaimoon, 49, took a road trip on Sunday to spend the holidays in her hometown in the Maha Sarakham Province. The couple was having a nice time together until the husband felt the need to relieve himself. He parked his car by the roadside at 3 am to take a quick toilet break. Meanwhile, with no public toilets around, the woman also stepped out of the car and ventured into a nearby jungle to pee. However, the man did not notice her getting out of the vehicle. When she returned, there was no sight of the car or her husband. She soon realised her husband had left without her, leaving her stranded. More so, she did not have her mobile phone with her as it was kept in a bag inside the car. Since it was dark, the woman was extremely scared a

Hey 2022, You Were "Fabulous" But Kriti Sanon Is "Ready To Move On"

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