The Morning Wrap: New Dengue Strain Found In India; Suspected Terror Attack In New York Pre-header text here. No Images? Click here Morning Wrap: New Dengue Strain Found In India; Suspected Terror Attack In New York Essential HuffPost A recent report published in Lancet has said that indoor air pollution caused 1.24 lakh premature deaths in India in 2015, more than the emissions from coal power plants or other industrial sources. Why does every political party, the rulers and the Opposition, want to bask in the reflected glory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 57 years after his demise. Sandip Roy explains. Hollywood superstar Kevin Spacey came out as gay after an incident of sexual harassment of another minor actor blew up. By the way he disclosed his identity, Spacey has done a disservice to the LGBTQ community. Main News India surged up 30 places to the 100th rank among 190 countries in the latest edition of the World Bank's global rankings on Ease of Doing Business, which proves that financial reforms are paying off, says PM Modi. Nearly A year after demonetisation, credit card usage has seen a sharp rise with outstandings rising 38.7% during the 12 months ended September 2017. The Union and state governments said on Tuesday the Army will build foot overbridges at three stations on Mumbai's suburban network, including Elphinstone Road, sparking a row about involving the forces in a civilian project. Off The Front Page In an interview with The Hindu, Dineshwar Sharma, appointed to facilitate a dialogue in Kashmir, said there can be no solution to the political unrest in the area in the shadow of the gun. A man in a rented Home Depot pick-up truck mowed down civilians after driving onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial in Lower Manhattan area in New York City on Tuesday. Scientists at the Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) spotted a new dengue virus and had been tracking it in India. Opinion While the Doing Business report ranking gives the government enough reason to celebrate, it would do well to retain the single-minded focus that has seen it improve its position this year, says an editorial in the Hindustan Times. The rise of intolerance, where dissent is smothered and self-censorship takes its place, is endangering democracy and calling for a culture of tolerance, writes Soli Sorabjee in The Indian Express. Nothing could possibly be more dramatic, or attractive, than the setting of a courtroom trial, argues AP Shah, former chief justice of the Delhi High Court, in The Hindu. Follow HuffPost India on Facebook and Twitter. ©2017 HuffPost India | Times Centre, FC-6, 2nd Floor, Tower B, Sector 16-A, Film City, Noida-201301You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost India. Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe The Morning Wrap: New Dengue Strain Found In India; Suspected Terror Attack In New York Pre-header text here. ... Read more » 9:15 PM
Once again, Neil Patrick Harris WINS at Halloween! ๐ Bette Midler already hates the "Hocus Pocus" remake. No Images? Click here Once Again, Neil Patrick Harris’ Family Amazes Us With Their Halloween Costumes Julia Brucculieri is a HuffPost entertainment writerEvery year, Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their two kids manage to bring Halloween to new heights with their elaborate costumes. 2017 was no exception. On Tuesday, Harris and Burtka shared a photo of the family decked out in various carnival-themed ensembles, and, well, they nailed it.The “How I Met Your Mother” star was the ringleader, while Burtka took on the role of terrifying clown. The couple’s son, Gideon, was perhaps the most adorable strongman we’ve ever seen, and their daughter, Harper, was an extremely convincing bearded lady. “Hurry, hurry! Step right up and behold the Burtka-Harris Halloween Carnival of Curiosities!” Harris captioned the photo. So good. And just for good measure, don't miss a few of the Burtka-Harris costumes of Halloweens past here. Want more? Head here. Emotional PSA Wants You To Toss Gender Norms Aside This Halloween At Last! This Beautiful Children’s Book Features A Lesbian Love Story Happy Halloween! Bette Midler Already Hates The ‘Hocus Pocus’ Remake . Get all of the queer news that matters to you.Don't miss out — subscribe here! Like what you see? Help us spread the world! Can't get enough? Here are two more newsletters we think you'd dig. Check out HuffPost Politics and HuffPost (In)formation. ©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe . Once again, Neil Patrick Harris WINS at Halloween! ๐ Bette Midler already hates the "Hocus Pocus"... Read more » 6:45 PM
Donald Trump distances himself from campaign adviser who admitted lying to FBI Plus: Several people killed in suspected terror attack in New York City. No Images? Click here Donald Trump Dismisses Campaign Adviser As ‘Young, Low Level Volunteer’ WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the role of his former foreign policy adviser, George Papadopoulos, calling him merely a “young, low level volunteer,” whom he claimed “few people knew.”The president’s Tuesday morning tweets were his first comments about Papadopoulos, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about being offered “dirt” from the Russian government regarding Trump’s 2016 opponent Hillary Clinton, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.“Few people knew the young, low level volunteer named George, who has already proven to be a liar,” Trump tweeted.Papadopoulos served on Trump’s foreign policy advisory council during his campaign, a group led by then-Trump adviser Jeff Sessions, who is now attorney general. When announcing the team in March of 2016, Trump praised him as “an excellent guy.”The discovery that Papadopoulos had actively tried to obtain information from Russian officials came as special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between Trump’s campaign and Russian officials during last year’s election made its biggest moves yet. In addition to Papadopoulos, who is now cooperating with the investigation, Mueller’s team also indicted Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort. READ MORE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? Several people were killed and 15 people injured Tuesday afternoon after a man drove a Home Depot rental truck down a bike path in lower Manhattan in New York City, striking several people, police said. READ MORE The Environmental Protection Agency has banned scientists who receive funding from the agency from serving on its scientific advisory boards, in an unprecedented move critics say gives favor to industry-friendly advisers. READ MORE The ACLU sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for detaining a 10-year-old undocumented immigrant and separating her from her parents after Border Patrol agents encountered the girl at a Texas checkpoint on her way to emergency surgery. READ MORE . ICYMI Nevada Republicans are trying to use recall elections to regain control of the state legislature. Even the state's GOP governor has called the move "dangerous." Paul Manafort's daughter texted about how tight her dad was with Trump. The messages cast doubt on the White House's assertion about distance between Trump and Manafort.Senate Republicans are resisting calls for Robert Mueller's resignation. They say he ought to remain in his post until he finishes the probe. . Want more? Trump Clams Up When Asked If He'll Pardon Paul Manafort Facebook Still Won't Own Up To Its Role In The 2016 Election John Kelly's Remarks On Civil War Blasted By Congressional Black Caucus Head How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out.Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads.©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe . Donald Trump distances himself from campaign adviser who admitted lying to FBI Plus: Several people killed in suspected terror attack... Read more » 5:55 PM