Top Stories on 11th December in a capsule

Congress entrapped in Blue Whale game, final episode on December 18th : Modi

The Congress is “entrapped” in ‘Blue Whale’ challenge and will see the final episode on December 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. He also targeted the Congress President-elect, by saying that he was born with a “golden spoon” and has not seen poverty. He also rejected allegations levelled by Rahul Gandhi that he works only for a few industrialists, and accused him of spreading “falsehood and half-truths” about Gujarat and trying to “fool and insult” the intelligence of the people of the state. They are shouting bluetooth, bluetooth (a low-power wireless connectivity technology), but actually they are entrapped in Blue Whale game and the final episode of the game will be played on December 18,” Modi added.

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Bomb Blast in New york, 4 injured

A man with a homemade bomb strapped to his body set off an explosion at a New York bus station on Monday, injuring himself and three more. The Suspect, identified as Akayed Ullah, and is suspected to be a Bangladeshi national with ISIS links. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said that it was 'an attempted terrorist attack'. The weapon was based on a pipe bomb and fixed to the suspect with zip ties and velcro, police said. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, speaking at a news conference near the site, described the device as "amateur level.

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Just married: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

 

After keeping the media in doubts for several days, cricketer Virat Kohli and bollywood actress Anushka Sharma finally tied the knot on Monday. The couple confirmed the news on Twitter. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli said in a joint statement, "Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share this wonderful news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey." The couple will be hosting a reception in New Delhi for their relatives on 21st December which will be followed by a reception for industry friends and cricketers in Mumbai on 26th December.

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Rahul Gandhi elected the new Congress President

India’s oldest party paved the way for the next party President, as former Vice President Rahul Gandhi was elected to the post on Monday. Rahul was promoted to the top post, as the deadline to submit nominations ended at 12th December, with no other candidates. Rahul, will be assuming the office on 16th December, taking over from his mother Sonia Gandhi, after 19 long years. 

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Army neutralizes 3 Pakistani terrorists in J&K’s Handwara

The Indian Army gunned down three terrorists, believed to be Pakistani nationals in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara district, on Monday. J&K’s Director General of Police, SP Vaid, taking to Twitter said that the operation carried out by the joint team of State Police, Rashtriya Rifles and the CRPF “successfully neutralized three terrorist, believed to be Pakistanis.” A civilian, identified as Misra Bano lost her life in the cross-firing.

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Eight locals arrested for attacking French tourists in UP

The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested eight people for allegedly attacking a group of French tourists in Mirzapur, on Monday. A group of twelve French nationals, accompanied by Varanasi based Riya Dutt were attacked with sticks by a group of boys, and hurled abuses at. One of tourist suffered severe head injuries and Dutt, who was also attacked and molested, are being treated at a hospital.

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Saudi Arabia lifts 35 year old ban on cinemas

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced that it will lift the decade long ban on theatres as part of the Social reforms by the new crown prince. Commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the kingdom as of early 2018, for the first time in more than 35 years,” the culture and information ministry said in a statement on Monday, adding that the government would begin licensing venues immediately. The kingdom is promoting entertainment as part of sweeping changes known collectively as Vision 2030, which are being implemented despite opposition from conservatives.

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PM Modi should apologize for Congress-Pakistan allegations

In the latest war of words with the BJP, the Congress has hit back calling it ‘an act of desperation,’ on his comments on Congress conspiring with Pakistan in Gujarat polls. Addressing the media, veteran Congress leader Anand Sharma said “This is an attempt to polarize voters ahead of the second phase. We condemn it and the PM should apologise.” Commenting on the situation, Pakistan Foreign Office issued a reply saying “stop dragging us in your electoral politics.”

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Bitcoin may hit $100,000, says the man who predicted 2008 crisis

Nassim Nicolas Taleb, an American- Lebanese academic who had predicted the 2008 crisis, believes that the Bitcoin can touch $100,000 and there is no way to stop the rising ‘bubble’. Taleb had also predicted the US presidential elections and the Brexit vote. In his tweet Taleb said, "No, there is NO way to properly short the bitcoin "bubble". Any strategy that doesn't entail options is nonergodic (subjected to blowup). Just as one couldn't rule out 5K, then 10K, one can't rule out 100K."

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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar turns 95

Bollywood came together to wish veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar on his 95^th birthday, on Monday. Debuting his glittering career with Jwar Bhata, Kumar was the actor of his time for over six decades, giving hits like Babul, Devdas and Naya Daur, among others. Colleague and co-actor Amitabh Bachchan wished ‘his rakhi bhai’, while Dharmendra called him his ‘inspiration’.

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