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INX Media and other cases Chidambaram faces
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram was on Wednesday formally arrested by the CBI after his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case was rejected by the Delhi High Court. Here's a list of the cases he has been embroiled in:
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Domestic defence output goal raised 12% for FY20
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The department of defence production has set itself a 12 per cent higher target of producing Rs 90,000 crore equipment in this financial year. Of this, Rs 15,000 crore equipment is envisaged to be exported.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security
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PC's plea in SC infructuous; will have to move trial court
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After the arrest of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, his application of anticipatory bail filed in the Supreme Court has become infructuous. After this, Chidambaram's lawyers would have to move a regular bail application before a trial court at Rouse Avenue, Delhi.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Police lob tear gas to disperse Dalit protesters
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Delhi Police resorted to mild lathi-charge and fired tear gas to disperse a crowd of Dalits, protesting against demolition of Saint Ravidas temple in south Delhi's Tughlaqabad area, here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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MCM to promote water conservation
Gurugram, Aug 21 (IANS) The Millennium City Marathon (MCM) will be partnering with the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) to promote water conservation.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Haryana,Sports,Environment/Wildlife
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Chidambaram's arrest witch-hunt, voyeurism: Karti (2nd Lead)
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) Congress MP Karti Chidambaram termed the arrest of his father and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram by the CBI on Wednesday night a "politically motivated witch-hunt", alleging the entire drama was being done for "voyeurism" and to divert attention of the country from serious issues.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Problem of plenty a happy one for Team India: Kohli
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 21 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli feels the team management has a happy problem of plenty to deal with when it comes to selecting the first XI, ahead of India's World Test Championship campaign where they take on the West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Antigua And Barbuda,Sports,Cricket
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over 39 lakh beneficiaries covered under PMJAY
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday reviewed the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme and appreciated the progress shown by the scheme in just a year.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Tribunal stays withdrawal of Karnataka iron ore mine lease
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Mines Tribunal has stayed the Karanatka government's order to withdraw the extension of mining lease of Donimalai Iron Ore Mine. The order will prohibit the state government to take any further action regarding mining lease or initiate auction process of Donimalai mine.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Woman detained for killing son, concealing body
Greater Noida, Aug 21 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman has been detained for allegedly killing her 8-month-old son and concealing the body in the house in the Jewar area, the police said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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NCLAT asks Jet CoC if it will work with Dutch administrator
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday asked the Committee of Creditors of Jet Airways to file an affidavit stating whether it is ready to cooperate with the Dutch bankruptcy administrator which is also pursuing insolvency proceedings against the airline.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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No plan to make Hyderabad second capital: Minister
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said there is no proposal by the Centre to make Hyderabad the second capital of the country.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Aiming to reach out, Mamata brews tea at a stall in Digha
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is in the state's coastal resort town Digha for an administrative meeting, brewed tea at a village stall on Wednesday while interacting with the locals.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan beat Real Kashmir, reach final
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Suhair V.P. scored twice in extra time as Mohun Bagan stormed into the final of the 129th Durand Cup, beating Real Kashmir FC 3-1 in the second semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Football
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Twitter crashes across platforms in India
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Micro-blogging platform Twitter on Wednesday evening went down in several parts of the world, majorly in India, according to the website tracking portal DownDetector.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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CBI ready with arrest warrant as Chidambaram reached home
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Wednesday that former Union Minister P. Chidambaram was arrested on the warrant issued by the competent court.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Death for Tripura youth for minor's rape-murder
Agartala, Aug 21 (IANS) A fast-track special court in Tripura on Wednesday awarded death sentence to a 27-years-old youth accused of raping and murdering a minor girl last year, a government Public Prosecutor said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Tripura,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Renewables won't overtake coal soon in power sector: CIL
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Iterating that renewable energy sources were unlikely to overtake coal as the major source of power generation in India any time soon, state-owned Coal India Ltd on Wednesday said the energy migration would happen "differently" in the country as compared to many other countries switching to renewables.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy,Environment/Wildlife
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PKL 7: Puneri Paltan pulls off impressive win over Bengaluru
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) Puneri Paltan pulled off an impressive victory in the first match of Pro Kabaddi League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday, beating defending champions Bengaluru Bulls 31-23.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Other Sports
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Three major cases against Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram was on Wednesday formally arrested by the CBI after his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case was rejected by the Delhi High Court. Here's a list of the cases he has been embroiled in:
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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DUSU elections to be held on Sept 12
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The elections to the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) will be held on September 12, according to an official statement, here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Loans from NBFCs to developers halved in FY19: Report
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The liquidity crisis in the NBFC sector was so grave that net loan disbursal by non-banking financial companies (NBFC) and housing financing companies (HFC) to realty developers declined by nearly 50 per cent in 2018-19 on a year-on-year (YoY) basis to an estimated amount of Rs 27,000 crore, a joint report by CII and JLL saud on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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My father's arrest political vendetta: Karti
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) The dramatic arrest of former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram by the CBI on Wednesday evening is nothing but "a political vendetta", his son and MP Karti P. Chidambaram said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Chidambaram arrested, says not hiding from law (2nd Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) High drama preceded the arrest of senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram as officials of the CBI scaled the walls of his Jor Bagh residence here, minutes after his press conference at the party headquarters where he said he was "not hiding from the law but seeking protection of the law".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Man bludgeoned to death in Mandir Marg area
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A 62-year-old man died after bludgeoned with a brick following a drinking session in the Mandir Marg area of the national capital on Monday night.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Chidambaram: The controversy's child
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The 73-year-old Congress leader and former Union minister Palaniappan Chidambaram is facing the toughest crisis of his career. The lawyer-turned-politician has been slapped with money laundering and corruption charges in the INX Media case and is in the CBI custody following the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant him anticipatory bail on Tuesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Chidambaram arrested, taken to CBI HQ
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union Minister P. Chidamabram was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a swift operation on Wednesday night, minutes after he reached his Jor Bagh home following a dramatic appearance at the press conference at the Congress headquarters.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Chidambaram taken into custody, moved to CBI HQ
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union Minister P. Chidamabram was taken into custody by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a swift operation on Wednesday night, minutes after he reached his Jor Bagh home following a dramatic appearance at the press conference at the Congress headquarters.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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CBI team scales wall to enter Chidambaram's house
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Dramatic scenes were witnessed on Wednesday night as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team scaled the wall of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's house in Jor Bagh, minutes after he arrived from the Congress headquarters after addressing a press conference.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Drama enacted for 'voyeuristic pleasure of some': Karti
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Karti Chidambaram, the son of senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, on Wednesday thanked the Congress party for its support to his father and said the "drama and spectacle" being enacted by the probe agencies was for the "voyeuristic pleasure of some".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Sindhu moves into third round of BWF World Championships
Basel, Aug 21 (IANS) Ace shuttler P V Sindhu got off to a winning start in her opening match in the women's second round of the BWF World Championships here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Badminton
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CBI team enters Chidambaram's house, police blocks access
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Delhi Police personnel blocked the access to former Union Minister P. Chidambaram's house even as another team of CBI officials made their way into the building in the posh Jor Bagh area here through the back door.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Pune woman rams parked car, creates ruckus
Pune, Aug 21 (IANS) A Pune woman, described as mentally ill and disturbed repeatedly rammed her vehicle into a parked Nano car, created a ruckus and threatened to disrobe herself outside a quiet residential complex here on Tuesday, the police said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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AAP protests at Goa CM's house over water shortage
Panaji, Aug 21 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest with empty buckets outside Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's residence, here on Wednesday, demanding immediate restoration of water supply to Panaji and nearby areas.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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Bengal truckers withdraw strike after 3 days
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) West Bengal's truck owners and operators withdrew their strike after three days on Wednesday after the state government sought time till September 8 to address the issues.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Zomato rejigs 'Gold' service, NRAI refuses to budge
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Giving in to the demands of offline restaurants to stop "unethical" deep discounting practices, online food aggregator Zomato on Wednesday announced to immediately reconstruct its 'Gold' service to help drive better margins for the restaurants.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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Rajiv Gauba is new Cabinet Secretary
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a 1982-batch IAS officer, was on Wednesday appointed as next Cabinet Secretary.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Row over Jagan's 'refusal' to light lamp at US event
Amaravati, Aug 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's alleged refusal to light a lamp at an event in the United States kicked up a row with BJP alleging that he insulted Hindus, but YSRCP rubbished the allegation.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Miley's club raunch with Kaitlynn may make reunion with Liam impossible
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Pop star Miley Cyrus may have made it amply clear that her split with ex-beau and actor Liam Hemsworth is final, but the families of both these hearththrobs are hoping they will work things out.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Subroto Cup: Defending champs Model Academy off to winning start
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Defending champions Unique Model Academy, Manipur, came out victorious with a score line of 4-0 against Ashokenagar Boys Secondary School (H.S.), West Bengal, in the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium here on Wednesday. S. Annaroy scored a brace in the 37th and 44th minutes to help his team to a winning start.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Football
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Ajay Kumar named new defence secretary
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Ajay Kumar was on Wednesday appointed the new Defence Secretary. He will replace Sanjay Mitra whose term ends on August 23, according to the Prime Minister-headed Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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India eves pip Japan 2-1 to win Olympic Test hockey meet
Tokyo (Japan), Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team beat Japan 2-1 in the final to win the Olympic Test event here on Wednesday. Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami led the scoring charts for India.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Japan,Sports,Hockey
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Crude, gas and refinery output slips
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Production of crude oil, natural gas and refinery products declined in July, 2019 against the monthly target with experts attributing it to the mix of economic slowdown and seasonal trend.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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CBI team scales wall to enter Chidambaram's house
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Dramatic scenes were witnessed on Wednesday night as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team scaled the wall of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's house in Jor Bagh, minutes after he arrived from the Congress headquarters after addressing a press conference.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Gen Next designers mark their debut at LFW 2019
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 has a list of designers who are debuting at the fashion event that has completed 20 years. While Day 2 of the event on Wednesday saw newbies showcasing their collection, the week-long event will also see labels like Aavaran Luxury and Pink Peacock on the LFW ramp for the very first time.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Not hiding, hope agencies respect law: Chidambaram (2nd Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who surfaced dramatically at the party headquarters Wednesday evening, said he was "not hiding from the law but seeking protection of the law" and hoped the investigating agencies "will respect the law".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Assam to engage consultant to study tea industry problems
Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) Assam industry minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on Wednesday said that the government will engage an outside consultant to study the problems of the tea industry.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Assam,National,Business/Economy
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Sensex ends 267 points lower, Yes Bank shed 8%
Mumbai , Aug 21 (IANS) Sensex on Wednesday closed 267 points lower over growth concerns amid news of more and more job losses and slowdown effects in the economy. Investor sentiments saw no revival as an expected announcement of a stimulus package was not made.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Infosys, Google Cloud expand partnership for digital services
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Global software major Infosys on Wednesday expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to help its clients accelerate their digital transformation.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,Business/Economy,Technology
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Vietjet to connect Delhi with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Vietnamese carrier Vietjet, popularly called 'bikini airline', would operate direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) and Hanoi to New Delhi starting from December 6 with thousands of "super-saving tickets".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Business/Economy
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Not hiding from law, not accused of any offence: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who surfaced dramatically at the AICC headquarters Wednesday evening, said he was "not hiding from the law but seeking protection of the law".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Sebi fastracks FPI registration norms for ease of business
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) In a far reaching decision which will reform the long pending multi-layered registration process for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), market regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed new norms to simplify and rationalise the existing regulatory framework by easing operational constraints and compliance requirements.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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DPS bus, dumper collide in Gurugram, children safe
Gurugram Aug 21 (IANS) Around 30 students of DPS, Sushant Lok, had a narrow escape when their school bus was hit by a dumper in the sector 72 area, here.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Haryana,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Man held on suspicion of kidnapping minor
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Delhi police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl in Samaypur Badli area, the police said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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ALERT: CBI team reaches Chidambaram's Jor Bagh residence
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2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Nobody can claim adverse possession on 'Ram Janmabhoomi': Ram Lalla counsel
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The counsel of Hindu parties on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that if there was a temple and people worshipped there as Lord Ram's birthplace, then nobody can claim ownership by adverse possession of "Ram Janmabhoomi" (the birthplace of Lord Ram).
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Religion
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Zomato rejigs 'Gold' service to benefit restaurants: CEO
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Giving in to the demands of offline restaurants to stop "unethical" deep discounting practices, online food aggregator Zomato on Wednesday announced to immediately reconstruct its "Gold" service to help drive better margins for the restaurants.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid and beau dine with Serena Williams
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Supermodel Gigi Hadid and "The Bachelorette" runner-up Tyler Cameron Tyler have kept the gossipvine hyperactive lately. The couple had the media as well as fans on social media asking for more when they stepped out for dinner with close friend and tennis ace Serena Williams at New York City's posh La Esquina Restaurant.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Twitter crashes across platforms globally, users clueless
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The micro-blogging platform Twitter on Wednesday evening went down in most parts of the world including in India, according to the website tracking portal DownDetector.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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Designer Payal Singhal celebrates 20 years in fashion
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Ace designer Payal Singhal celebrated 20 years in the fashion industry as she showcased her latest collection titled a#PS20' on Day 2 of the 2019 Winter/Festive edition of the Lakme Fashion Week on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Doval in Moscow; India, Russia stress territorial integrity
Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, in Moscow to prepare for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vladivostok next month, on Wednesday held talks with his Russian counterpart during which both sides reiterated their support for the "principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference of third parties".
2019-08-21
Category: International, Russian Federation,Diplomacy
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ALERT: Chidambaram returns to Jor Bagh residence
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2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Floods hit life in Punjab and Haryana, Delhi threat dips (Roundup)
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Large areas across Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday remained affected by the flood waters which have submerged crops and marooned villagers even though water levels in swollen rivers were receding, officials said. In Delhi, the Yamuna was still above the danger level, but not rising any more.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Not hiding from law, says Chidambaram at Congress HQ
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who surfaced dramatically at the party headquarters Wednesday evening, said he was "not hiding from the law but seeking protection of the law".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Situation under control at Bhakra dam: BBMB
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) here on Wednesday claimed to have successfully handled one of the worst floods in the region in 40 years.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Business/Economy
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Data usage revenue jumps to 54,671 crore in 2018: Trai
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Total revenue collected last year by telecom operators from wireless data usage at Rs 54,671.44 crore (excluding rental revenue) was up by Rs 15,789 crore as compared to Rs 38,882 crore in 2017, according to an analytics paper released by telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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Chidambaram makes dramatic appearance at party HQ
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who has been eluding the CBI and ED, on Wednesday evening dramatically surfaced at the Congress headquarters.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Economy slowdown not to impact smartphones in India: Xiaomi
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With economic slowdown beginning to adversely affect several industries in India, Xiaomi India said on Wednesday that smartphone sales would remain insulated from the impact as the festive season inches closer.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Chidambaram surfaces at Congress HQ
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, who was "untraceable" since Tuesday evening after failing to obtain interim relief from the Supreme Court to the denial of his anticipatory bail plea, appeared at the Congress office here on Wednesday to address a press conference.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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ED to approach CBI to issue RCN against Zakir Naik
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will approach the CBI for requesting Interpol to issue a red corner notice, commonly known as RCN, against fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is currently residing in Malaysia, sources said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Fear of arrest hangs over PC; SC to hear plea on Friday
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Fear of arrest continues to hang over former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram as his lawyers on Wednesday were unable to get urgent hearing in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order dismissing his anticipatory bail in the alleged corruption and money laundering cases involving INX Media. Chidambaram's plea will now be heard on Friday in the top court.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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I am excited but nervous for 'Saaho': Shraddha Kapoor
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor is gearing up for the release of the multilingual "Saaho". The actress says that she is interested in experimenting with her roles, and that box-office number can never stop her from following her heart.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Sebi eases buyback norms for firms with NBFC, HFC subsidiaries
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) In a move to aid sectors facing the maximum brunt of the ongoing slowdown, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday announced easing of its norms for buyback of shares by listed companies, especially those having subsidiaries in housing finance firms (HFCs) and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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422 kids, 45 women rescued by WR in 6 months
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Western Railway (WR) has rescued 422 children and 45 women in the last six months and handed them over to their families or NGOs.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Jio gains, Airtel & Voda-Idea lose users: CLSA
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Reliance Jio has added 44 million active subscribers over the past six months, while Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have lost 20 million and 68 million clients, respectively, most likely due to the introduction of minimum recharge plans, said a report from broking firm CLSA.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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Two MoUs signed to push agri-entrepreneurship in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (IANS) State-owned Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Ltd (APICOL) on Wednesday signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to promote agriculture entrepreneurship and enhance the income of farmers.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Orissa,National,Business/Economy
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After ED, CBI issues lookout circular against Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In another setback to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has now issued a lookout circular against the senior Congress leader, alerting all airports and immigration departments to stop him if he tried to leave the country.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Arsalan story twist: Elder brother was driving, arrested
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) In a stunning u-turn, Kolkata Police on Wednesday arrested Raghib Parwez, elder brother of the original prime accused Arsalan Parwez, for allegedly being at the wheel of the Jaguar that was involved in a gruesome accident here last week that killed two Bangladeshi citizens and left three others injured.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Yamuna continues to flow above danger mark in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Yamuna continued to flow above the danger mark at 206.44 metres at 6 p.m. on Wednesday but with the water level not rising any more.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Actress Alyssa Milano reveals she had two abortions
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Hollywood actress Alyssa Milano has revealed that she underwent two abortions in 1993 because she was worried about her career.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Intel unveils 8 new 10th Gen mobile PC chips
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Intel on Wednesday unveiled eight additional 10th Gen Intel Core processors for modern laptop computing.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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17,500 entries received for Mumbai Half Marathon
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) A record number of 17,500 runners will line up for the fourth edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Half Marathon, which will be flagged off by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Other Sports
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Rajeev Khandelwal loves to cook
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal says he loves to cook, but doesnt like to take help from cookery shows or online tips.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Aadarsh claims 2nd title, Kavyashree her 1st in TT meet
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) Delhi's Aadarsh Om Chetri kept his date with destiny and earned his second Sub-Junior Boys title of the season beating UP's Divyansh Srivastava 4-3 in the UTT National Ranking (South Zone) Table Tennis Championships which concluded at the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Other Sports
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Singer Nakash Aziz believes in following composer's vision
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Singer Nakash Aziz, who is known for crooning to songs like "Slow motion" and "Second hand jawani" , says he follows a composer's vision while singing.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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I'm never conscious about my looks: Avinash Mishra
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) "Yeh Teri Galiyan" actor Avinash Mishra says he isn't conscious about the way he looks.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Indian players excited to have numbers on back of Test jerseys
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian team will be opening their ICC World Test Championship campaign when they take the field against the West Indies in Antigua on Thursday. The jerseys they will be wearing will be slightly different from those that they have worn for Test matches in the past as they will have numbers like the limited-overs jerseys.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Jimmy Sheirgill's 'challenging role' in 'Rangbaaz season 2'
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Jimmy sheirgill says he will play a challenging role inspired from a true story in "Rangbaaz Season 2".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Delhi Assembly session from August 22
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly will start its session from August 22 with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planning to raise the demand for a special discussion on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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'You never know who to trust, people can be fake': Britney Spears
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears' life has been full of ups and downs. In her latest social media post, she opened up to caution fans about fake people and how life can get lonely at times.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz
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Proclaimed offender held in Delhi after 12 years
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a 40-year-old proclaimed offender from Jamia Nagar, who has been absconding for the last 12 years, the police said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown launches make-up line
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) After wooing audience with her acting sting in the Netflix show, "Stranger Things", actress Millie Bobby Brown, who is just 15, has now entered the beauty arena. She has launched her own make-up and skin care line called Florence by Mills.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Pollard XI to face off against Bravo XI for The Selector Fans Cup
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Imagine the power to decide the playing XI and the captain. If that is not enough, you can also play a role in deciding who gets to bat at the fall of every wicket and bowl every over, all in real-time as a live match unfolds. It may sound unbelievable but that is what The Selector App will make possible!
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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NZ Speaker cradles MP's baby in parliament
Wellington, Aug 21 (IANS) The Speaker of New Zealand's parliament, Trevor Mallard, cradled a lawmaker's baby while he presided over a debate in the House of Representatives.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Joel Reifman is new US Consul General in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Joel Reifman on Wednesday took charge as the new US Consul General in Hyderabad.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Diplomacy
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Akbaruddin grateful to alma mater Hyderabad Public School
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) India's permanent representative at the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin, who is currently in news for leading India's charge at the UN over Kashmir, is grateful to his alma mater, Hyderabad Public School.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National
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Decks clear for limiting river flow to Pakistan: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has cleared the decks for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to stop the flow of excess river water into Pakistan.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Former J&K MLA Engineer Rashid sent to judicial custody
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A special NIA court on Wednesday sent former Jammu and Kashmir lawmaker Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid to 14 days judicial custody in a terror funding case involving 26/11 mastermind and proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Terrorism
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Arms factories restructuring for profits, employment: Def Min
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Centre has decided to go ahead with corporatisation of ordnance factories in order to reduce the import dependency of defence equipment, enhance combat efficiency of the Armed Forces and increase the profitability of the entities for greater employment generation.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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Food firms sending ration to flood-hit Punjab: Harsimrat
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday said that food processing companies responded generously to provide dry rations for flood-hit Punjab.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
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Durand Cup: Gokulam Kerala stun East Bengal to seal final berth
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC stunned East Bengal to book their place in the final of the 129th Durand Cup as they won 3-2 on penalties after the first semi-final was tied 1-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Football
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Several designers mark their debut at LFW 2019
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 has a list of designers who are debuting at the fashion event that has completed 20 years. While Day 2 of the event on Wednesday saw newbies showcasing their collection, the week-long event will also see labels like Aavaran Luxury and Pink Peacock on the LFW ramp for the very first time.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Punjab inks pact with UNDP to implement SDGs
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) The Punjab government on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2019-08-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Maoist uniforms, weapons recovered in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Aug 21 (IANS) In a joint operation with the CRPF, Jharkhand police recovered weapons from a Maoist den in Palamau district on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Mizoram CM urges Centre for Lengpui airport revamp
Aizawl, Aug 21 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has urged Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to revamp the state's Lengpui airport, once busiest in the northeast after Guwahati, Agartala and Imphal airports.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Mizoram,National,Politics
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Amazon's biggest global campus launched in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday opened its largest campus building in the world in Hyderabad, reaffirming its long-term commitment to India.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Business/Economy
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Kabul wedding hall blast toll rises to 80
Kabul, Aug 21 (IANS) The death toll in the Kabul wedding hall suicide bomb attack has risen to 80, according to authorities on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Israel,Terrorism
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Jaishankar calls on Nepal PM, co-chairs 2-day meet
Kathmandu, Aug 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day Nepal visit called on Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli ahead of the two-day 5th India-Nepal Joint Commission meeting. Jaishankar will call on President Bidya Bhandari on Thursday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Nepal,Politics
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Parks near home good for your mental health
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Living within 300 metres of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with greater happiness, sense of worth and life satisfaction, says a new study.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Environment/Wildlife,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
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Mumbai girl makes aviation history with solo Pacific flight
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Mumbai girl Aarohi Pandit, currently on a global flight in a small plane, on Wednesday created history by becoming the first woman pilot to cross both Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean solo in a Light Sports Aircraft.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Risk burning monetary policy room by 35 bps cut: MPC member
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Voting for a conventional 25 basis points (bps) RBI rate cut in August, as opposed to the majority in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), external MPC member Chetan Ghate had said that by agreeing to a 35 bps cut, the RBI could be burning through monetary policy space, the minutes of the last MPC meeting released on Wednesday showed.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Ensure measures to check disease outbreak: Punjab minister
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Punjab Local Bodies Minister Brahm Mohindra on Wednesday directed official to ensure measures to prevent any disease outbreak in state, especially in the low lying areas, in view of heavy rains over the past few days.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Priyanka flays Centre for economic slowdown
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the Narendra Modi government for the poor shape of economy and the Yogi Adityanath government in UP for increasing the value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Kiren Rijiju, Bhaichung Bhutia dives for 'OP-Blue Freedom'
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Asia, eight armed forces veterans, including from the elite special forces of Para regiment and MARCO, have initiated a high-end adventure sports survival training and self-defence mission at a pan India level titled 'Op-Blue Freedom as a part of their parent project -- Special Forces Adventures (SFA).
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Putin confident EEF will lay ground for new projects
Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) Ahead of the annual Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that the event would lay the ground for new and prospective projects, which will facilitate the development of mutually-beneficial collaboration and cooperation.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Russian Federation,National,Business/Economy
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Soil doctors to help double farmers' income: Jharkhand CM
Ranchi, Aug 21 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Wednesday distributed soil testing mini lab kits and identity cards to members of Self Help Groups (SHG) trained as soil doctors, who would help the farmers in increasing their income.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Allahabad High Court bans DJs for flouting noise rules
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday banned DJs all across Uttar Pradesh. If someone violates the order, he or she can be sentenced up to five years and may have to pay a hefty fine of Rs 1 lakh.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Don't understand why conflict of interest issue was created: Mary Kom
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Ace boxer Mary Kom said on Wednesday that she failed to understand why conflict of interest allegations were levelled against her in the issue of her coach Chotte Lal Yadav being in the running for the Dronacharya Award.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Pak plans grand celebrations on Guru Nanak birth anniversary
Lahore, Aug 21 (IANS) Information and Culture Secretary of Pakistan's Punjab province Raja Jahangir has asked its different cultural departments to give within a week an outline of the preparations for Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary celebrations in November, media reports said.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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Pakistan divided over raising Kashmir at ICJ
Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) After Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan decided to raise the Kashmir issue at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Law Ministry is yet to frame its views on the move.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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Working in a multistarrer is like playing team sport: Tushar Pandey
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Tushar Pandey is yet to play a solo hero in a Bollywood film, but he has no complaints about featuring in multistarrer movies. The "Pink" actor feels doing such projects is like playing a team sport.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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1984 anti-Sikh riot victims await free power in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Even as the Delhi government announced 200 units of free electricity for people in the national capital, it is yet to keep its promise of giving free power supply to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots here.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Youth dies after being hit by cluster bus, driver arrested
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A cluster bus driver allegedly mowed down a 20-year-old youth at Shahjahan Road here, police said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Kashmiri Pandit diaspora slams Lancet for bias on Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) An organisation of physicians of the Kashmiri Pandit diaspora has written to British medical journal The Lancet, voicing "outrage and extreme disappointment over its one-sided version" in its editorial on Kashmir.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Bengaluru to host 3rd Neev litfest for children in Sep
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) It is that time of the year again when children, parents, and teachers come together to experience the magical world of books and share a common love for the written word as the Neev Literature Festival (NLF 2019) for children turns another page with its 3rd edition here next month.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Former CM Babulal Gaur cremated
Bhopal, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and senior BJP leader Babulal Gaur, who died here on Wednesday at 89, was cremated at Subhash Nagar Vishram Ghat in the afternoon with state honours. The government has announced three-day state mourning.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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CBI court refuses to cancel NBW against Ratul Puri
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to cancel the non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Ratul Puri in the money laundering case relating to the AgustaWestland deal.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Assam BJP to only admit leaders from Bodoland areas now
Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) The Assam BJP has closed its doors for leaders of other political parties, except those from Bodoland areas, state BJP President Ranjit Kumar Dass said on Wednesday. He added that the decision had been taken in view of the BJP's ongoing organisational elections.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Assam,National,Politics
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Samsung Display cuts LCD production to focus on QD-OLED
Seoul, Aug 21 (IANS) Cutting down on the production of liquid crystal displays (LCD) by Samsung Display Co., in response to dropping profits, can also be seen as the company's move to shift its focus to a new type of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel, industry officials said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, South Korea,Technology
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5 Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested here on Wednesday for entering the country through the Indo-Bangladesh porous border without proper documents, police said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Defence/Security
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Chidambaram behaves like Mallya, Nirav Modi: BJP
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday accused former Union Minister P. Chidambaram of behaving like fugitive businessmen Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi by not cooperating with the central agencies probing alleged corruption in the INX Media case.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Sebi eases rules for FPIs, amends norms for rating agencies
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Market regulator Sebi on Wednesday eased the rules for foreign portfolio investors (FPI) doing away with the broad-based eligibility criteria for FPIs and announced that the registration for the multiple investment manager structure would be simplified.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Incentives to filmmakers part of I&B Ministry's J&K package
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry is planning several incentives for film and television production companies to take their projects to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Politics
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Mobile location to CCTV: CBI, ED hunt for Chidambaram (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Since the Delhi High Court's rejection of the anticipatory bail plea of P. Chidambaram for alleged money laundering and corruption related to INX Media, the CBI and the ED are searching for the former Home and Finance Minister, trailing his last mobile phone location and using CCTV footage.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Quit smoking to cut heart disease risk
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Heavy cigarette smokers can reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) by 39 per cent within five years if they quit, researchers said.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Karti Chidambaram has tennis club in Spain, house in UK: ED
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram bought a tennis club in Spain and cottages in Britain, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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New exhibition turns gaze to contemporary Indian art
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Focussing on contemporary Indian artists who use media and material in non-traditional ways, an exhibition here will showcase the art practice of three artists.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Squads, officials named for Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier
Dubai, Aug 21 (IANS) The ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier will be held from August 31 to September 7 at the Forfarshire Cricket Club in Dundee and the Arbroath Cricket Club, both in Scotland, a statement said.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Sports,Cricket
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Paytm, SHEROES join hands for women's only platform on app
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Paytm app will now have a special social community platform where women can engage with each other on topics like health, careers, relationships, and cooking as well as share their life stories and achievements.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Human Interest/Society
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Bengal woman gangraped, had asked for cut money refund
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) A woman was allegedly raped by a panchayat member and three others in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district after she asked for a refund of the cut money they had taken for getting her a house under a government scheme.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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YouTube to kill direct messaging feature in Sept
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) YouTube direct messaging service, not the most popular way to chat for a large number of users, is set to fade out soon.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Pakistan to tour England for three Tests in 2020
London, Aug 21 (IANS) As part of the World Test Championship, Pakistan will tour England next year for three Tests, it was announced on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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ALERT: SC to hear Chidambaram's plea on Friday
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2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Rumblings in Karnataka BJP over cabinet expansion
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Trouble is brewing in the ruling BJP from a dozen legislators left out of Tuesday's cabinet expansion, as Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa could induct only 17 members, a party official said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Politics
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Pak approaches Twitter over suspension of accounts
Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan has raised concerns with Twitter after it blocked pro-Pakistan twitter accounts for tweeting in favour of Kashmiris and against India.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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'Shah to visit Goa on Thursday, no discussion on mining'
Panaji, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Home Minster Amit Shah will be in Goa on Thursday to chair the 24th meeting of the Western Zonal Council during which he will discuss various issues but the mining ban plaguing the coastal state is not on his agenda.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics,Business/Economy
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CBI books Prannoy Roy, his wife for criminal conduct
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy, co-founders of New Delhi Television (NDTV), and the company CEO and Director Vikramaditya Chandra for bringing to the listed broadcaster tainted money of unidentified public servants through a web of transactions via the foreign direct investment (FDI) route.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Media
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India's growth may slow down further to 5.7% in Q1: Nomura
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) India's economic growth is likely to slow down further to 5.7 per cent in the April-June quarter of this year due to low consumption, weak investments and an under-performing service sector, said a Nomura report. The economy, however, is expected to see some recovery in the July-September quarter, the report added.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Business/Economy
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Stigma associated with rape should be abolished: Richa Chadha
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha has raised concern over lack of strict laws for rape cases in India.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Pak violates ceasefire again in Rajouri
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday again resorted to unprovoked mortar shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, triggering an immediate response from India.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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J&K govt grants MoS status to its mayors
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) In a significant development, the J&K government has decided to accord Minister of State status to its two mayors. Junaid Azim Mattu is currently mayor of Srinagar while Chander Mohan Gupta is mayor of Jammu.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics
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Sonam Kapoor spreads awareness on #WhyTheGap
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor has joined the Bollywood bandwagon spreading awareness on childrens rights, as part of #WhyTheGap campaign promoted by Save The Children India.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Yogi brings in 23 new ministers, eyes by-polls, 2022 polls
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) In what can be termed as a near-total revamp of the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh, 23 new ministers were sworn in on Wednesday at the Raj Bhawan by Governor Anandiben Patel.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Vicky funnily trolls Taapsee on her childhood picture
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Vicky Kaushal's hilarious comment on Taapsee Pannu's childhood photograph currently has internet in splits.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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IL&FS firm used 'circuitous, illegal route' to lend: ED
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s chargesheet in the money-laundering case involving top brass of now-infamous IL&FS group has revealed that its financing arm IFIN indulged in a "circuitous and patently illegal transactions" resulting in an unpaid loan of Rs 2,270 crore from 14 firms.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Business/Economy
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Kim, Kylie mocked after suspected photoshop gaffe
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West and her sister Kylie Jenner have been trolled on Instagram after another suspected photoshop gaffe.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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BFI should do away with selection trials: Mary Kom
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Veteran boxer Mary Kom on Wednesday indicated that the system of boxers having to go through trials ahead of big tournaments needs to be relooked at.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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'Didi ke Bolo' opens Pandora's box for Mamata govt
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) 'Didi ke Bolo', a Helpline initiated by West Bengal's ruling TMC for people to reach out to the government with their grievances, is giving a tough time to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Karisma changed 30 costumes for 'Jhanjhariya'
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor went down memory while shooting for a TV show. She says she had 30 outfit changes for the hit song "Jhanjhariya" in the 1996 film "Krishna".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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The Arsalan story: Its many twists
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) The Kolkata police have recovered the event data recorder (EDR) of a Jaguar Land Rover car that was involved in a gruesome accident last week in which two Bangladeshi citizens were killed and three others sustained injuries.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Amazon unveils its largest campus in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Global e-commerce giant Amazon opened its largest and first campus outside the US, here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Technology
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Vehicle pollutants up risk of common eye condition
Taipei, Aug 21 (IANS) Long term exposure to pollutants from vehicle exhaust is linked to a heightened risk of the common eye condition -- age-related macular degeneration or AMD, says researchers.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Taiwan,
Province Of China,Environment/Wildlife,Health/Medicine
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Sumit excited for 'Jijaji Chhat Per Hain'
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Sumit Arora has been roped in for TV show "Jijaji Chhat Per Hain". He will be seen in a comic avatar.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Gaur was too gentle for changing times (Obituary)
Bhopal, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Babulal Gaur, who passed away on Wednesday, belonged to a rare breed of BJP leaders who had accepted the RSS discipline without slipping into right-wing straitjacket.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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Telangana inks pact with Google for 'Digital Telangana'
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Continuing to build on its vision of 'Digital Telangana', Google India and the Telangana Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve and get more local language content online using Google's digital publishing tool, Navlekha.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Technology,Education
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CBI books Prannoy Roy, his wife for criminal misconduct
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against senior journalist and co-founder of listed broadcaster New Delhi Television (NDTV) Prannoy Roy, his wife Radhika Roy and the compamy's CEO and Director Vikramaditya Chandra for bringing tainted money of unidentified public servants through a web of complex transactions via the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) route.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Media
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Economy slowdown not to impact smartphones in India: Xiaomi
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With economic slowdown beginning to adversely affect several industries in India, Xiaomi India said on Wednesday that smartphone sales would remain insulated from the impact as the festive season inches closer.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Money creation to pick up pace (Guest Column)
The focus of monetary policy is now conclusively on ensuring better transmission. Towards this, for the first time in recent history the RBI has consciously moved liquidity stance to positive. Indeed, the Governor has lately referred to the Rs 1-1.5 lakh crore positive system liquidity as a comfort factor and facilitator for banks.
2019-08-21
Category: India, New Delhi,Business/Economy,Opinion/Commentary
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Sara woos social media by happily posing with kids at airport
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Be it at airports or at event, actress Sara Ali Khan is normally seen greeting fans with a huge smile. Earlier this month, Sara won millions of hearts when she was spotted carrying her own luggage while leaving the airport. Now, the "Simmba" actress is once again garnering praise for her "down to earth" behaviour with fans.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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I convey a lot with my eyes: Prabhas
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Telugu actor Prabhas became a global star after the blockbuster success of the "Baahubali" films, is back with his new film "Saaho", which promises to be an extravagant action thriller and is rumoured to be made at a budget of Rs 350 crore.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Poll Trivia,Bollywood,Southern Cinema
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Pak asks UNICEF to remove Priyanka as goodwill ambassador
Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari has written to the UNICEF demanding the removal of Priyanka Chopra as Goodwill Ambassador over the Kashmir issue, and also cited the Indian actress' "jingoism and support" for the Indian government's action in Kashmir.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Politics
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'Kerala banking sector enjoys good industrial relations'
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) The banking sector in Kerala has the best of industrial relations, according to top bankers in the state.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Kerala,Business/Economy
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3 Ambedkar idols vandalised in UP
Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 21 (IANS) Three statues of Baba Saheb Ambedkar were vandalised by some miscreants at three different places in Deogaon area of Azamgarh district, police said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Amid slowdown, Essar Ports registers robust growth
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Essar Ports on Wednesday said higher capacity utilisation at its recently commissioned terminals at Salaya and Vizag and an increase in third-party cargo volume are crucial factors to help the company achieve its target of handling 60 million tonnes of cargo by March 31, 2020.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Business/Economy
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#ChiddiBhagModiAaya goes viral, Tweeple in splits
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a lookout circular for former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media case after he apparently went missing, Twittrati on Wednesday went berserk over the development, creating funny hashtags like #ChiddiBhagModiAaya and ##BhagodaChiddu.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology
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Vista teams up with Akshaya Patra for Mid-Day meals
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) US-based investment firm Vista Equity Partners on Wednesday announced its expansion of partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation to support the latter's Mid-Day meal programme across India.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society
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Sehwag bats for Kumble to become selector in future
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag on Wednesday put his weight behind Anil Kumble to become a national selector in future.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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No interim relief to Chidambaram in INX Media case
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In a setback to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, his petition challenging the Delhi High Court rejection of anticipatory bail has not been listed before a Supreme Court bench.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Tata Motors hits 52-week low after scrips fall over 10%
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Amid weakness in the auto sector, a sharp fall was seen in the Tata Motors stocks on Wednesday which slipped over 10 per cent, touching its 52-week low.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Jaishankar in Kathmandu, Nepal hopes for progress on key issues
Kathmandu, Aug 21 (IANS) With External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's arrival here on Wednesday to participate in the Fifth Nepal-India Joint Commission meeting, Nepali officials are hopeful of more extensive conversations between the two sides on some key issues.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Nepal,International
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BCCI ropes in Paytm as title sponsor till 2023
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that One97 Communication Ltd, the company which runs the e-commerce payment system Paytm, has acquired the rights to sponsor India's international and domestic matches till 2023.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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CBI books Prannoy Roy, his wife for criminal misconduct
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against senior journalist and co-founder of listed broadcaster New Delhi Television (NDTV) Prannoy Roy, his wife Radhika Roy and the compamy's CEO and Director Vikramaditya Chandra under charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and criminal misconduct.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Budding singer Hriday Gattani teams up with top US composer
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Young Indian singer Hriday Gattani, mentored by legendary musician AR Rahman, has teamed up with American music composer-producer Arthur Pingrey, who has worked with popular artistes like Sia, Norah Jones and Sting.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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India's Q1 growth slows, but not a meltdown: Kotak report
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Contrary to the widespread concern being voiced about the ongoing economic slowdown, the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal actually saw very high divergence in performance and outlook across companies suggesting slowing growth but not a meltdown, brokerage firm Kotak Equities said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Netizens troll Kangana over wearing sari worth Rs 600
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut's love for saris is well known. Recently, she made a public appearance wearing a plain cotton sari that cost Rs 600 only.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Trump cancels Denmark trip over Greenland 'sale' row
Copenhagen, Aug 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cancelled a state visit to Denmark after the nation's Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen said Greenland was not for sale to the US. Trump's visit was scheduled on September 2, at the invitation of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Denmark,Politics
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Legal expert Chidambaram will face charges legally: Stalin
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) DMK President M.K.Stalin on Wednesday said former Finance minister P.Chidambaram is a legal expert and he will face the charges against him legally.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Spider-Man no more a part of Marvel
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) The Marvel Cinematic Universe will reportedly no longer produce "Spider-Man" films, after negotiations fell through between Disney and Sony Pictures.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Off-field duties keeping Dhoni busy
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) After serving the Territorial Army in Jammu and Kashmir for two weeks, former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back to his off-field commitments and is currently in Mumbai for various ad shoots.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Modi government using CBI, ED to target Chidambaram: Rahul
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using the CBI and ED and "sections of a spineless media" to character assassinate the Rajya Sabha member.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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De Niro's firm files $6mn suit against ex-employee for bingewatching at work
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Hollywood icon Robert De Niros company has filed a $6 million lawsuit against a former employee, who spent "astronomical amounts of time" watching Netflix during work hours.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Education,Hollywood
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Maybe I can finish my career next year, says Ronaldo
Turin, Aug 21 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped hints that he could end his illustrious career as early as next year. The Portugal football superstar, who plies his trade for Italian Serie A champions Juventus, is 34 years old now.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Italy,Sports,Football
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My father didn't believe I could be an actress: Raveena Tandon
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Raveena Tandon, who was a top star in Bollywood from the nineties to the 2000s, has said that her filmmaker father Ravi Tandon didnt believe she could be an actress, because she never had any formal training in acting or dance.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Onam celebrations in Kerala to be a low key affair
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) Onam celebrations in Kerala will be a low key affair as the state is recovering from devastating floods, the state Cabinet decided at its weekly meeting here on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Kerala,National,Lifestyle/Fashion
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In a first, women to drive Kerala govt vehicles
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) Gone are the days when the post of a driver in Kerala state government departments and state owned public sector undertakings could be filled only by a male.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Kerala,National,Human Interest/Society
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When Trinamool MP reminded request for temple to Modi
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may see red over 'Jai Shri Ram chants, but one of her party MPs reminded Narendra Modi about the need for a temple in a housing complex here when the Prime Minister went to inaugurate the flats.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Religion
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Slowdown woes: Parle may lay off 10,000 employees
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Popular Indian biscuit maker Parle Products may cut up to 10,000 jobs owing to the prevailing macro-economic situation, according to a company executive.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Ex-MP CM Babulal Gaur passes away
Bhopal, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Babulal Gaur passed away on Wednesday morning at a private hospital here after prolonged illness.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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Microsoft opens centre focused on societal impact via SCAI
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Microsoft Research India or MSR India on Wednesday launched its new centre focused on societal impact through Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI).
2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,Technology
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The men we see on screen have changed: Zoya Akhtar
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who has helmed movies such as "Gully Boy" and "Dil Dhadakne Do", says she tries to make movies she can watch.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Unnao rape case: Accused police constable moves Delhi HC
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) An Uttar Pradesh Police constable, accused in the assault and murder of the Unnao rape survivor's father, on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court challenging the charges filed against him.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Chandrayaan-2 successfully enters 2nd Lunar orbit
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) The second Lunar orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was successfully completed on Wednesday, said India Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2019-08-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Science/Tech
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Roy probably suited for middle order: England coach
Leeds, Aug 21 (IANS) England coach Trevor Bayliss has said that the team management will contemplate changes in their bid to level the ongoing Ashes series when they take on Australia in the third Test beginning Thursday at Headingley.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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STEM careers in India continue to experience gender gap
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) As the world faces a skilled workforce gap, the careers in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) continue to face a gender gap in India, a survey said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Education,Technology
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LeT terrorist, SPO die in first battle post 370 axing
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) A Special Police Officer (SPO) and a terrorist affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramullah district in the first gun battle since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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India aim to take white ball form into Windies Test (Preview)
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 21 (IANS) After dominating the limited overs leg, India will look to start their World Test Championship campaign on an emphatic note when they take on the West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium beginning Thursday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Antigua And Barbuda,Sports,Cricket
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Even nicotine-free vaping damages blood vessels: Study
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Smoking e-cigarettes, also called vaping, can be harmful to the blood vessels even when the vapour is entirely nicotine-free, a new study suggests.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,IANS Life,IPL 2015,Commonwealth Games 2014
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MoviePass user records exposed on public server
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) American subscription-based movie ticketing service MoviePass, Inc. has exposed thousands of unencrypted customer card numbers and personal credit cards because a critical server was not protected with a password.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Kohli, team enjoy at a beach before Test series vs Windies
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli is thoroughly enjoying the two-day break between the practice match and the two-match Test series and was seen at a party with his team and the support staff at the Jolly Beach in Antigua, where the West Indies will host India for the first contest.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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'Dabangg 3' to release in four languages on December 20
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's upcoming film "Dabangg 3" will release in four languages -- Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, on December 20.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Opposition speaking in Pakistan's language on Kashmir: Minister
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Minister of State for Home Affairs G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that the number of violent protests in Jammu and Kashmir has come down lately. He also slammed the opposition for speaking in the language of Pakistan.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Raj Thackeray gets support from cousin Uddhav
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray - who has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday for investigation - secured support from an unexpected quarter, his estranged cousin and ruling ally Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Android One-powered Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone now in India
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Wednesday launched its new Android One smartphone Mi A3 in India which comes with with 48MP triple rear camera and 32MP selfie camera.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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3 IAF personnel killed as truck falls into gorge in Barmer
Jaipur, Aug 21 (IANS) Three IAF personnel were killed and three severely injured on Wednesday when the truck carrying them fell into a gorge in Barmer district of Rajasthan, police said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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16 countries to compete in Red Bull Reign world finals
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Red Bull Reign, the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball tournament, will culminate in a world final with sixteen countries sending teams to Toronto on August 31.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Digital consulting firm Synechron expands India presence
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Global financial services consulting provider Synechron on Wednesday inaugurated state-of-the-art office at Bhartiya City IT Park here which will accommodate over 2,000 employees.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,Technology
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Bangladesh urged to halt returning Rohingyas
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) The Myanmar and Bangladesh governments should suspend plans to repatriate Rohingya refugees until returns are safe, voluntary and dignified, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Immigration/Law/Rights
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OnePlus TV to launch first in India in Sept: CEO
Beijing/Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Just a few days after confirming the name of its upcoming TV, Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has said that the device would be launched first in Indian markets in September.
2019-08-21
Category: International, China,Technology
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Bihar killings: Slain policeman's family demands CBI probe
Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) A day after a sub-inspector and a constable of the Bihar Police were killed and a constable seriously injured by criminals during an encounter in Saran district, the slain sub-inspector's family has demanded a CBI probe into the incident.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Oz rule out bouncer battle, aim for 2-0 in Leeds (Preview)
Leeds, Aug 21 (IANS) Australia would look to leave behind Steve Smith's absence and extend their lead to 2-0 in the ongoing Ashes series when they take on England in the third Test beginning Thursday at Headingley.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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US ready to engage in working-level talks with North Korea
Seoul, Aug 21 (IANS) The US special representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) affairs, Stephen Biegun, said Wednesday that his country was ready to engage in working-level talks with Pyongyang for the Korean Peninsula's denuclearisation.
2019-08-21
Category: International, South Korea,Politics
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22 Texas towns hit by ransomware attacks
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) At least 22 government agencies in the US state of Texas have been hit ransomeware hackers in what appears to be a coordinated cyberattack.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology,Defence/Security
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Packaged food, drinks unhealthiest in India: Survey
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A global survey has found that when it comes to having the healthiest packaged food and drinks, India ranks the lowest among 12 countries.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser available in beta
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Microsoft has released a public beta of its new Chromium-based Edge browser which is available for Windows 7, Windows 10 and MacOS.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Dhaka backs India on Kashmir, says internal matter
Dhaka, Aug 21 (IANS) Bangladesh on Wednesday backed India on the Kashmir issue, saying that the abrogation of special status for Jammu and Kashmir is an internal issue of India.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Bangladesh,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Army HQ reorganization: 206 officers sent to field
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday approved the relocation of 206 Army officers from here to their original field units as part of reorganization of the Army headquarters.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security
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Communication blockade fueling anger in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) It was an emotional reunion for Imran Ahmad with his family. The 32-year-old sells Kashmir handicrafts in Mumbai and returned home to Hawal here on Monday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics
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Chidambaram says baseless to call him conspirator
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has said that the observation by the Delhi High Court defining him as the key conspirator in the INX media case was "baseless".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Business/Economy
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Munna Bhai-Circuit reunite for Flipkart campaign
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) In its latest campaign around 'SuperCoins -- the integrated rewards ecosystem -- Flipkart has reunited the iconic filmy duo Munna Bhai and Circuit from the "Munna Bhai" film franchise.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Wife refuses chewing gum, gets triple talaq
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) A man allegedly gave triple talaq to his wife inside the civil court premises in Lucknow in the presence of her advocate after she refused to accept a chewing gum from him.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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FPIs buy Rs 31,700 cr equities in Q1: Kotak
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) bought equities worth Rs 31,700 crore in the quarter ended June 2019, broking firm Kotak Securities estimated.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Business/Economy
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Terrorist, SPO killed in first encounter post 370 axing
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) A Special Police Officer (SPO) and a terrorist were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramullah district in the first gun battle since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Chidambaram a flight risk, ED issues lookout circular
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram cannot leave the country. All airports, immigration desks have been put on high alert, as the Enforcement Directorate has issued a Lookout Circular against him terming the Congress laeder a "flight risk".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Redmi Note 8 Pro with 64MP quad camera to launch on Aug 29
Beijing, Aug 21 (IANS) Xiaomis sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch its new smartphone 'Note 8 Pro' with 64MP quad camera on August 29 in China, media reported on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, China,Technology
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Kerala actress Warrier, crew safe in Himachal
Manali, Aug 21 (IANS) Top Kerala actress Manju Warrier and a 25-member crew of Malayalam film "Kyttem", who were stuck in high mountains of Himachal Pradesh following heavy rain and landslides, are safe and likely to be evacuated later in the day, officials said on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Lata Mangeshkar, Aamir donate for Maha flood relief (Lead, superceding earlier copy)
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and superstar Aamir Khan have contributed Rs 11 lakh and Rs 25 lakh, respectively towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund following the Maharashtra floods. Devendra Fadnavis has thanked them for their gesture.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Varun Dhawan performs daring stunt on speed boat
Bangkok, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan performed a daredevil stunt on a moving speed boat on the sets of his next film "Coolie No. 1".
2019-08-21
Category: International, Thailand,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss return for 'Matrix 4'
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Actors Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are returning for the fourth installment of the "Matrix" franchise, which will be helmed by Lana Wachowski.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Leaders mourn death of former MP CM Babulal Gaur
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum mourned the death of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Babulal Gaur.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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CBI notice to Chidambaram doesn't mention provision of law
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Responding to a CBI notice pasted outside the residence of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, one of the lawyers of the Congress leader told the agency on Wednesday that it has not mentioned the provision of law under which it was issued.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Salman, Sonakshi spend time with kids on 'Dabangg 3' set
Jaipur, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress-turned-politician Bina Kak on Wednesday shared a string of photographs of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, actress Sonakshi Sinha and the cast and crew of "Dabangg 3" spending some quality time with special children on the film's set.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Rajasthan,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Lata Mangeshkar, Aamir donate for Maha flood relief
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and superstar Aamir Khan have contributed Rs 25 lakh and Rs 11 lakh, respectively towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund following the Maharashtra floods. Devendra Fadnavis has thanked them for their gesture.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Voda-Idea loss triggers Rs 21.5K cr m-cap loss in Birla firms
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The unabated losses at Vodafone-Idea are eroding the value of other Aditya Birla Group firms, whose combined m-cap declined by a whopping Rs 21,431 crore on August 20, days after the quarterly results of the telecom arm were announced on July 29.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Business/Economy
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Demi Lovato joins Will Ferrell in comedy 'Eurovision'
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato has been roped in for Netflix's upcoming comedy movie "Eurovision".
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Yamuna continues to flow over danger mark
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Yamuna continued to flow above the danger mark with the water level at 206.60 metres.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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India operations help Xiaomi post robust profits
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Riding on its India success story in the smartphone and TV businesses, Xiaomi has posted 71.7 per cent jump in net profit in the second quarter of 2019 and nearly 50 per cent increase in the first half (January-June period) this year.
2019-08-21
Category: International, India,International
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India men thrash NZ 5-0 to win Olympic Test Event
Tokyo, Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team avenged their round robin league-stage loss as they thrashed New Zealand 5-0 in the final to win the Olympic Test Event at the Oi Stadium on Wednesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Japan,Sports,Hockey
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OnePlus TV to launch first in India in Sept: CEO
Beijing, Aug 21 (IANS) Just a few days after confirming the name of its upcoming TV, Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has confirmed that it would be launched first in Indian markets in September.
2019-08-21
Category: International, China,Technology
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Yogi brings in 23 new ministers, many first timers
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) In what can be termed as a near-total revamp of the Yogi Adityanath government, 23 new ministers were sworn in on Wednesday at the Raj Bhawan by Governor Anandiben Patel.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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300 Punjab villages badly affected by floods
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) More than 300 villages, mainly in Punjab's Ropar, Jalandhar and Ferozepur districts, were badly affected in floods by the Satluj river, damaging crops in thousands of acres and forcing thousands of villagers to spend nights on rooftops.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Haryana CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the state.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Parineeti shares bruised avatar from 'The Girl On The Train'
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra gave a sneak peek of her "intense" look from her upcoming film the Hindi remake of Hollywood thriller "The Girl On The Train".
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Maoist killed in Telangana encounter
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) A Maoist was killed in an encounter with police in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Wednesday, police said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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MNS activist ends life after ED notice to Raj Thackeray
Thane (Maharashtra), Aug 21 (IANS) Agitated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray, a young party activist committed suicide by setting himself afire, here on Wednesday morning, police said.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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I want to make Assam smile again: Halicharan Narzary
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Besides the determination of making a mark in the national football team after coming back from a long injury lay-off, Assam's own Halicharan Narzary -- the prolific 25-year-old midfielder has another yearning at the back of his mind.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Football
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ED issues lookout circular against Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram cannot leave the country. All aiports, immigration desks have been put on high alert.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij welcome baby girl
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Actor-host Jay Bhanushali's wife and actress Mahhi Vij has delivered a baby girl.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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No interim relief to Chidambaram in INX Media case
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court bench headed by Justice N. V. Ramana, on Wednesday refused to grant interim relief from arrest to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and referred his matter to Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for urgent hearing on his anticipatory bail plea in the INX media case.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Intel unveils its first AI-driven neural network chip
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Intel has unveiled its first high-performance Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven neural network chip "Nervana" to meet the growing high-speed computing and robotics demand.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,International
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'Jal Satyagraha' in UP for bridge over Ganga
Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 21 (IANS) At a time when the rivers are in spate, the residents of 25 villages in Bijnore district of Uttar Pradesh have started 'Jal Satyagrah' to demand a bridge and embankment along the Ganga in the district.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Munna Bhai, Circuit reunite for Flipkart latest
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) In its latest campaign around 'SuperCoins -- the integrated rewards ecosystem -- Flipkart has reunited the iconic filmy duo Munna Bhai and Circuit from the "Munna Bhai" film franchise.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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CBI, ED teams looking for Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) From the moment the Delhi High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case, the CBI and ED teams have visited his residence four times in the past 12 hours. However, there's no trace of him.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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ALERT: P. Chidambaram files special leave petition in SC
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2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Sensex, Nifty flat, Yes Bank down 3%
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The Sensex and Nifty on Wednesday traded on a flat note awaiting a stimulus package from the Union government.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Kohli eyes Ponting's elite Test record against Windies
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 21 (IANS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli will eye one more record when he comes out to bat during the two-Test series against the West Indies starting Thursday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Antigua And Barbuda,Sports,Cricket
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Ragging at UP college, 150 freshers made to tonsure
Sefai (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 21 (IANS) Over 150 new students of the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences in Sefai were made to tonsure their heads and parade on the campus in an alleged case of ragging.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Chidambaram being hunted for exposing government: Priyanka
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday came out in support of former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram saying he is being "shamefully" hunted down for exposing the failures of the central government.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Applaud Smith, not boo him: England Sports Minister
London, Aug 21 (IANS) England Sports Minister Nigel Adams has described the booing of Steve Smith by England fans as "distasteful" and has urged them to cheer and not jeer at the Australian batsman.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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Pak's Hassan Ali weds Indian girl in Dubai
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan pacer Hassan Ali has started a new phase of life by tying the knot with Indian national Shamia Arzoo.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna return to Mumbai LFW
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) After their 15-year hiatus from Mumbai Lakme Fashion Week, couturiers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna are set to make a comeback to the winter/festive show of the mega fashion event.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,IANS Life
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Lighter 'Google Go' search available for all Android users
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After a successful testing in India and other emerging markets, Google has made the lighter version of its Search engine -- Google Go -- available for Android users worldwide where patchy networks are common.
2019-08-21
Category: International, India,International
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World Cup final overthrow should've been dead ball: Warne
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The debate over the overthrow in the last over of the final of the 2019 World Cup refuses to die down. While some believe England shouldnt have got the overthrow boundary, others feel it was a decision made keeping the rules in mind and New Zealand just have their luck to blame. While the MCC has promised to review the decision in their next meeting, the clubs World Cricket committee member Shane Warne believes it should have been a dead ball the moment the throw hit Ben Stokes' bat.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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India complying with Iran sanctions, despite work on Chabahar port: US official
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) By continuing to work with Iran on the Chabahar Port, India does not violate US sanctions on Teheran, according to the Washington official dealing with Iran.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Business/Economy
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Apple's digital credit card now available to US customers
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) The iPhone maker has launched its first-ever virtual credit card for users in the US with no fees, no card number, CVV security code, expiration date or signature on the card -- thus providing more security than any other physical credit card.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,International
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IFIN bought shares from group firms to bypass RBI's loan advisory
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Violating regulations and advisories seems to be a part of the 'standard operating procedure' of the crisis-ridden IL&FS and its group companies, during the erstwhile management's administration.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Financial institutions debit Rs 759 cr from IL&FS against NCLAT order
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The beleaguered group IL&FS has informed NCLT that in contravention of a NCLAT order, banks have debited about Rs 759 crore in the last eight months for repayment on their dues which amounts to coercive creditor action.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Facebook requires 'significant work' to stop political bias
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Facebook has released results of an independent internal audit conducted by a former Republican senator that found the social networking giant has been biased against conservatives and needs to do "significant work" to stop this.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,International
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IL&FS did not disclose NPAs for 4 years: RBI
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The IL&FS had not disclosed any NPAs for the last four years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said in a report.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Ex-MP CM Babulal Gaur passes away
Bhopal, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Babulal Gaur died early on Wednesday at a hospital here following prolonged illness. He was 89.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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3 reviews to determine Pak's place on FATF list
Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) As Pakistan is trying hard to avoid being placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), its performance and compliance report is being currently reviewed.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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Corrupt IL&FS management flouted rules
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) The rot at IL&FS started right from the top. Fresh revelations show how the Managing Director of IL&FS flouted rules and whose corrupt practices pretty much triggered the liquidity crises in India.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Evergreening loans: IFIN lent to stressed companies despite warnings
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The liquidity crisis in the lending major IL&FS and its group companies such as IFIN is something the erstwhile management itself created and should have been aware of the dire consequences of their blatant financial mismanagement.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Indian eves to face Japan in Olympic Test Event final
Tokyo, Aug 21 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team will on Wednesday face hosts and World No. 14 Japan in the final of the Olympic Test Event at the Oi Hockey Stadium.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Japan,Sports,Hockey
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IL&FS antics: Lending behemoth without 'investment policy'
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Corporate governance seems to witness a new low every passing day with revelations of major lapses in the operations of crisis-ridden IL&FS by its previous management.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Slowdown slayer: PSBs to suggest steps to boost economy
Mumbai/New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In a bid to shield India Inc from the headwinds emanating from the ongoing general economic slowdown, the Central government has asked Public Sector Banks (PSB) to recommend ways to prop up growth.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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'Yomeddine': Engaging and tugs at your heartstrings (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: "Yomeddine"; Director: A. B. Shawky; Cast: Rady Gamal, Ahmed Abdelhafiz, Shoq Emara, Hany El-Tabei, Yasser El-Ayouti, Galal El Ashry, Mohamed Abdelazim; Rating: ***
2019-08-21
Category: India, New Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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ED lays bare IL&FS cabal modus operandi of Rs 7,400 cr loot and scoot (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate charge sheet against IL&FS and the cabal which ran it gives the full scope and extent of the malfeasance and all pervasive rot. Pertinently, it refers to the closed user group individually and by name and provides details on their conduct. The conclusion is that it was pretty much a circus with Ravi Parthasarthy as the ringmaster or even King as the rest of the crew played courtiers.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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How Wow! Momo went from 1 table to 274-store chain in 11 yrs
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Eleven years ago, college students Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai invested Rs 30,000 to start in Jadavpur a small venture -- selling an Indianised version of the Tibetan delight, momos.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy,Lifestyle/Fashion
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First encounter in J&K since abrogation of Art 370 (2nd lead)
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) An SPO of Jammu and Kashmir police was killed while another cop was injured in an encounter with terrorists in Baramulla district on Tuesday night.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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Huawei to launch first commercial AI chip on Friday
Brussels, Aug 21 (IANS) Chinese technology giant Huawei will launch its first commercial AI (artificial intelligence) chip and a new open-source AI computing framework on Friday, the company said.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Belgium,Technology
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US in contact with Venezuela's govt at highest level: Trump
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration is in contact with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro government "at a very high level," after being asked by the media about dialogue between the White House and the man considered to be Venezuela's No. 2 official, Diosdado Cabello.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Politics
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Dollar falls amid declining US Treasury yields
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) The dollar decreased on Tuesday, as long-term US Treasury yields retreated again, raising worries over potential economic slowdown.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy
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Three dead in helicopter crash off Greek island of Poros
Athens, Aug 21 (IANS) Three persons lost their lives when a private helicopter crashed in the sea area off Poros island on Tuesday.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Greece,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Manish Malhotra opens Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Veteran designer Manish Malhotra on Tuesday opened the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 with the launch of his collection titled 'Maahrumysha'.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Will meet Modi in France, do best on Kashmir: Trump
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) After speaking with the leaders of India and Pakistan and urging them to reduce tensions over Kashmir, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend at the G7 in France, and he would do his best to mediate in the issue.
2019-08-21
Category: International, United States,National,Diplomacy
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Qureshi speaks to French counterpart on Kashmir
Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Continuing with its diplomatic overdrive against India over the Kashmir issue, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday held a telephonic talk with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian and urged France as a UN Security Council permanent member to play its role to ensure peace in the region.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Pakistan,National,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Modi speaks to British PM, raises vandalism of Indian HC
New Delhi/London, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a telephone conversation on Tuesday with his British counterpart Boris Johnson, drew his attention to vandalism of the Indian High Commission by a violent Pakistan-led mob on August 15. The British PM regretted the incident and assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the mission, its personnel and visitors.
2019-08-21
Category: International, India,National,Diplomacy
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Chidambaram missing, CBI pastes notice on his gate
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram continuing to remain missing after the Delhi High Court refused to grant him protection from arrest in the INX Media case, the CBI late on Tuesday night pasted a notice on his gate asking him to appear before the investigation officer "within two hours".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Chidambaram missing, CBI pastes notice on his gate
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram continuing to remain missing after the Delhi High Court refused to grant him protection from arrest in the INX Media case, the CBI late on Tuesday night pasted a notice on his gate asking him to appear before the investigation officer "within two hours".
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Huge explosion hits ammunition depot in Iraq
Baghdad, Aug 21 (IANS) A huge explosion at an ammunition depot occurred on Tuesday at a paramilitary Hashd Shaabi camp near an air base in Iraq's central province of Salahudin, a security source said.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Iraq,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Mediterranean migrants in Himalayas: Roopkund bones study
Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) A study by an international team of scientists has revealed that ancient DNA from mysterious skeletons found in and around Roopkund Lake show there were Mediterranean migrants in Himalayas.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Human Interest/Society,Science/Tech,Technology
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Eastern Economic Forum in Russia to feature 70 events
Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) With an aim of expanding international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and developing the economy in Russias Far East, over 70 business events, including panel discussions, will be held as part of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vlodivostok from September 4 to 6.
2019-08-21
Category: International, Russian Federation,Business/Economy
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Two women held for buying people's data
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Delhi police have arrested two women for allegedly duping more than 350 people on pretext of providing them health insurance at a low premium, the police said on Tuesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Yediyurappa asks ministers to help the flood-hit
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa directed all the 17 new ministers to reach out to the distressed people in the flood-hit districts across the southern state, an official said on Tuesday.
2019-08-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Bengal shouldn't differ with Centre on welfare: Athawale
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Citing various Central government welfare schemes, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday said that the West Bengal government shouldn't allow political differences to hinder state's progress.
2019-08-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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How ED arrested Ratul Puri after questioning him for hours
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate, which has got custody of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri for six days, arrested him on Monday night after questioning him for several hours in a Rs 354-crore bank fraud case, official sources said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Speeches banned in Malaysia, Zakir questioned again
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 20 (IANS) Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, living in Malaysia for the past three years after fleeing India, has been barred from delivering public talks in every state in Malaysia, even as he faced a second round of questioning by police for his provocative remarks.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Malaysia,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Terrorism
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PC in soup: It's political vendetta, says Congress
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday described CBI and ED action against former Finance Minister and senior party leader P. Chidambaram as "political vendetta" and accused the government of targeting opposition leaders.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Open varsities urged to raise quality, get accredited
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The open universities has been urged to enhance and promote the quality of open and distance learning programmes to attract young learners.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education
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RSS opposes national flag, anthem: Rajasthan minister
Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister Shanti Dhariwal on Tuesday alleged that RSS has been a strong opponent of both the national flag as well as the national anthem.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Politics
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Modi speaks to British PM, raises vandalism of Indian HC
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a telephone conversation on Tuesday with his British counterpart Boris Johnson, drew his attention to vandalism of the Indian High Commission by a Pakistan-led mob on August 15. The British PM regretted the incident and assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the mission, its personnel and visitors.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy
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Lingayats get lion's share of K'taka cabinet posts
Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS) Karnataka's dominant caste Lingayats got a lion's share of the cabinet posts in the state's BJP government, with 8 of the 18 legislators belonging to the powerful community in the southern state, a party official said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Politics
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BWF World C'ships: Prannoy, Praneeth in round 3 (Roundup)
Basel, Aug 20 (IANS) H.S. Prannoy stunned five-time world champion China's Lin Dan to advance to the third round of the BWF World Championships here on Tuesday, and following his footsteps, B. Sai Praneeth also defeated ace Korean shuttler Lee Dong Keun in the second round to advance to the next stage.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Badminton
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England part ways with women's team head coach
London, Aug 20 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday announced that Mark Robinson will no longer remain the head coach of the their women's team after four years in the role.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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AAP to raise Ravidas temple issue in assembly
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday against Ravidas Temple demolition and will also raise the issue in the Monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly, the party leaders said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Religion
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Cong cries political vendetta, Chidambaram moves SC
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Congress has described the CBI and the ED teams' visit to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's house a "political vendetta" and accused the government of targeting the opposition leaders.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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First encounter in J&K since Art 370 abrogation
Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) The gun battle between security forces and militants in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir continued till late into the night on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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The story behind the yellow symbol in Oz players' collars
London, Aug 20 (IANS) The big golden flower on the Australian players' shirt collars in this Ashes series has got people talking, and a Cricket Australia report says it is a symbol of commitment as a team to reconciliation and finding common ground with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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Advance booking on re-allocated Jet slots for 3 more months
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Central government has extended the cap of three months on forward ticket bookings for flights operated on Jet Airway's airport time slots that have been re-allocated to other airlines.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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'Key conspirator' remains untraceable for CBI, ED
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram remained untraceable for the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate hours after a team of both the agencies arrived at his residence after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Complaint against Anurag Kashyap for hurting Sikh sentiments
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Two prominent Delhi Sikh leaders have filed police complaints against Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Religion
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Review plea in Punjab sacrilege case filed
Chandigarh, Aug 20 (IANS) The Punjab government here on Tuesday filed a revision petition in the CBI special court at Mohali challenging its July 23 order disallowing the state's request for a copy of the closure report in the Bargari sacrilege case, filed by the premier investigating agency.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Punjab,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Man held for killing wife's lover
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a person who was in an illicit relationship with his wife in southeast Delhi's Jaitpur area, police said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Italian PM quits after sharp attack on coalition ally
Rome, Aug 20 (IANS) Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday announced he was resigning after making a scathing attack on his deputy and coalition partner Matteo Salvini for sparking of a new political crisis for "personal and party interests", reports said.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Italy,Politics
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Railways suspends traffic on Old Yamuna Bridge
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Rail traffic over the Old Yamuna Bridge was temporarily suspended on Tuesday as the water level in the Yamuna river continued to rise, Northern Railways said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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One arrested for raping a minor in Gurugram
Gurugram, Aug 20 (IANS) A 34-year-old man was arrested under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl here, said a police officer on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Haryana,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Rail traffic on Old Yamuna Bridge suspended
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Rail traffic over the Old Yamuna Bridge was temporarily suspended on Tuesday as the water level in the river continued to rise, northern railways said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Environment/Wildlife
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SC last resort for Chidambaram to save himself from arrest
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court is the last resort for the former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to save himself from the imminent threat of arrest in the INX Media scam.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Rape survivor's parents held for killing accused
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) A rape survivor's parents have been arrested for allegedly beating the accused to death in West Bengal's Malda district, police said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Nepal favours dialogue to resolve Indo-Pak disputes
Kathmandu, Aug 20 (IANS) In its first reaction to the Kashmir issue after the revocation of Article 370, Nepal on Tuesday said it is closely watching developments in Jammu and Kashmir and favours peaceful resolution of any problem.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Nepal,Diplomacy
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Fifth film preservation, restoration workshop announced
Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Media and entertainment company Viacom18 and Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) on Tuesday announced that the fifth film preservation and restoration workshop will be held in Hyderabad in December this year.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Cinema/Showbiz
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Army rubbishes Pak claim of killing 6 Indian soldiers
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Army rebutted Pakistan's claim on Tuesday of having killed six Indian soldiers, including an officer, in retaliation to a ceasefire violation by India at the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security
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Camels in police station keep Assam cops on toes
Dhula, Aug 20 (IANS) Six camels, seized from a local market in the Darrang district and a custody battle that the seizure triggered, are keeping the police on their toes for about two weeks in Assam.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Assam,National,Human Interest/Society,Environment/Wildlife
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Five arrested with illegal weapons in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Delhi Police claimed to have arrested five persons with illegal weapons in the northwest area on Tuesday and averted a major crime.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Yogi's reshuffle a message against corruption, non-performance
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday will send out a strong message against corruption and non-performers.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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'Muslims accepted Hindus prayed at Ram's birthplace'
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Worship by Hindus at the disputed site in Ayodhya has been accepted by Muslim witnesses in the case, the Hindu parties' counsel said at the hearing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Religion
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Govt forms panel on working of J&K UT
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Central government on Tuesday accorded sanction for the constitution of a committee for devising modalities for functioning of proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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IIT-D students launch reusable sanitary pads
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Students of IIT Delhi on Tuesday launched reusable sanitary pads made with composite banana fibre. The startup claims that these pads can last up to two years.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Ratul Puri sent to 6 days' ED custody
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday sent businessman Ratul Puri to a six-day custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a Rs 354 crore bank fraud case.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Vietjet to begin direct India-Vietnam flight from December
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Vietnam-based airline Vietjet on Tuesday said that it will commence direct flight operations between India and Vietnam from December.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Delhi Deputy CM confers awards to Urdu scholars
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday conferred the annual awards to Urdu scholars for their contribution to Urdu literature.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Facebook now lets you control data shared with platform
San Francisco, Aug 20 (IANS) Facebook on Tuesday rolled out a tool that allows users to see and control the data that apps and websites share about them with the social networking platform.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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UP youths to showcase talent at skills meet in Russia
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Four skilled youth from Uttar Pradesh are set to participate in WorldSkills Kazan 2019 in Russia from August 22 to 27.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education
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NTPC faces coal crunch at Kaniha unit in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) State-run power generator NTPC's Kaniha unit in Angul district of Odisha is facing coal shortage due to a strike by villagers at the Kaniha Open Cast Project (KOCP).
2019-08-20
Category: India, Orissa,Business/Economy
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Global youth meet on kindness begins at Jindal varsity
Sonipat, Aug 20 (IANS) A total of 60 youth leaders from all over the world are attending the first-ever global meet on 'kindness', coinciding with the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which began at O.P. Jindal Global (JGU) University here on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Haryana,National,Education,Human Interest/Society
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AITA talks with ITF over Pak tie called off: Bhupathi
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The teleconference between the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) regarding the former's security concerns about playing the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 1 tie against Pakistan in Islamabad next month has been cancelled, tennis icon Mahesh Bhupathi said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Tennis
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Couple involved in snatching cases held
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A 26-year-old man along with his girlfriend was arrested for their alleged involvement in snatching cases in west Delhi, the police said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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First encounter since abrogation of Art 370 in Baramullah
Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) In the first encounter in nearly two weeks, a fierce gun-battle broke out this evening between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla area of north Kashmir. This is also the first encounter after abrogation of Article 370 in J&K.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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Arjuna will boost my Tokyo 2020 preparations: Pramod Bhagat
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) His hard work over the years has finally paid off as he was nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award, something he had waited for, for years. However, the dedicated shuttler has no time to celebrate as he is spearheading Indias challenge at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Basel, Switzerland.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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'Bangladesh-India ties model for South Asia'
Dhaka, Aug 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on a visit to Bangladesh, on Tuesday said that India is committed to solving the Teesta water sharing issue, and also that the two neighbours have agreed on the safe, speedy and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar's Rakhine state.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Bangladesh,Diplomacy
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#Chandrayaan-2: Durex India wants you to buy 'extra time'
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) As Chandrayaan-2 came nearer to its destination after entering the lunar orbit on Tuesday, condom brand Durex published a creative ad that took Twitter users by surprise.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy,Science/Tech
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SAD blocking sacrilege case probe: Punjab CM
Mohali, Aug 20 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, here on Tuesday, lambasted the Akalis for "perverse and desperate attempts" to obstruct probe into the Bargari sacrilege case.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Siemens to upgrade Hindustan Zinc's power assets
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Technology major Siemens will upgrade Hindustan Zinc's power assets and manufacture six 80 MW steam turbines for the mining major.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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INX Media case: How PC got into trouble - A Timeline
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Hours after the Delhi High Court rejected former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram's anticipatory bail in the INX media case, a team of the CBI and the ED officials visited his residence. However, the senior Congress leader was not present there.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Security up in R'sthan after reports of terrorists' entry
Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Security has been tightened across Rajasthan after reports of infiltration of four terrorists into India from Gujarat border, a senior police officer said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Yamuna floods homes, thousands shifted
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) With floodwaters of the Yamuna having swamped their homes, people living on the banks of the swollen river are in despair with many having gone back to their villages, and around 14,000 shifted to relief camps.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Human Interest/Society
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AITA discussion with ITF over Pak tie called off: Bhupathi
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The teleconference between the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) regarding the former's security concerns about playing the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 1 tie against Pakistan in Islamabad next month has been cancelled, tennis icon Mahesh Bhupathi said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Tennis
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End deep discounts, NRAI tells online food aggregators (2nd Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In a bid to stop "unethical" deep discounting practices of online food aggregators amid nationwide #logout campaign, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday told the platforms to realign their offerings to create a restaurant-friendly ecosystem, thus ending freebies and detox the consumers from discount addiction.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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Big B agreed to work with Chiranjeevi in no time
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi returns to film with the period drama "Syeraa Narasimha Reddy", and sharing screen space with him is Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Chiranjeevi says he is impressed and overwhelmed by the generosity of Big B to wotk with him in the film.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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AITA meet with ITF over Pak tie called off: Bhupati
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The teleconference between the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) regarding the former's security concerns about playing the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 1 tie against Pakistan in Islamabad next month has been cancelled, Mahesh Bhupathi said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Tennis
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Rajasthan tops free medicine supply scheme: NHM
Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Rajasthan has topped the 16-state chart detailing implementation of the free medicine scheme, being run under the National Health Mission, according to NHM Secretary Manoj Jhalani.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Chidambaram faces arrest; CBI, ED teams come knocking at his home
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on Tuesday arrived at the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidamabaram here after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Khayyam accorded state funeral
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) National Award-winning music director Mohammed Zahir Hashmi, renowned as 'Khayyam', was laid to rest with full state honours at a Muslim cemetery here as prominent Bollywood personalities bid him a tearful adieu, here on Tuesday evening.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Cinema/Showbiz
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People who post selfies seen as insecure, less likeable
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Even though selfies are popular, researchers say that those who post selfies are viewed as less likeable, less successful and more insecure.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United States,IANS Life,IPL 2015,Commonwealth Games 2014
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Pakistan to now raise Kashmir issue at ICJ
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) After its diplomatic overdrive on Kashmir fetched it virtually no results, barring support from friend China, Pakistan on Tuesday said it will take the Kashmir issue to the International Court of Justice.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Pakistan,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Tripura CM pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his anniversary
Agartala, Aug 20 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister and BJP leader Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Tripura,National,Politics
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All PMAY houses to be sanctioned by March 2020
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The government would sanction all the targeted 1.12 crore houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by March 2020, said Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri at the 15th annual convention of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), here on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Kashmir India's internal matter: US Defence Secretary
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Newly-appointed US Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper told Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday that Kashmir was an internal matter of India and that all India-Pakistan issues need to be settled bilaterally.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Ordnance units on strike, govt yet to share blueprint
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Employees of 41 ordnance factories across the country began a 30-day strike on Tuesday against the Central government proposal to corporatize the entities by converting them into public sector units.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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TVS Srichakra to expand R&D centre in Italy
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Expanding its research and development (R&D) centre in Italy, refurbishing the tyre test track in Madurai, launching a new brand and targeting exports are some of the plans that TVS Srichakra Ltd is implementing to get a stronger grip in the market, senior company officials said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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Now, Gehlot does 'Chai pe Charcha'
Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday was seen sipping tea at a small stall here, along with other cabinet ministers, early in the morning.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Politics
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HFCL bags Rs 3,329 cr order from BSNL, stock surges 5%
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd (HFCL) on Tuesday said it has bagged Rs 2,467 crore order, its largest purchase order so far, for a turnkey project from public sector telecom service provider BSNL.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Rapper DIVINE signed up by Nas' Mass Appeal
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Mumbai-based rapper DIVINE, whose life partially inspired the Bollywood hit "Gully Boy" earlier this year, has been signed up by Mass Appeal Records, the label co-founded by American rap superstar Nas.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Article 370: Caveat in SC against petition on revocation
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A Kashmiri Pandit body on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court against the petition of six retired military officers and bureaucrats who had challenged the decision to revoke Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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BJP's man for Kashmir poll stresses tourism, job creation (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The BJP is looking to bring economic prosperity and jobs in the Valley before troublemakers create disenchantment among people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about an aspirational Kashmir. IANS has got a sneak peek on what the ruling party has in mind to fulfil the aspirations.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Kohli feels Test Championship the way forward to keep format alive
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 20 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli has said that with the inception of the World Test Championship, competition among teams will shoot up and it will bring more purpose to the longest format of the game.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Antigua And Barbuda,Sports,Cricket
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DTC task force prescribes reduction of corporate tax rates
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In what could have far-reaching implications for the overall economy, a government panel has underlined the need to bring down corporate tax rates to 25 per cent for all companies, irrespective of their turnover, from the current 30 per cent.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Katie Holmes steps out amidst news of split with Jamie Foxx
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes was all smiles as she stepped out with daughter Suri, for the first time since the news of her split with actor Jamie Foxx had emerged.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Aim to finish my career with 100 Test wickets: Sreesanth
Kochi, Aug 20 (IANS) After his ban was reduced to seven years, an elated S. Sreesanth has said he will aim to pick 100 Test wickets if he gets a chance to represent the national side again.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Cricket
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How Hrithik helped Sameera Reddy overcome stammering
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Sameera Reddy has revealed that she had a stammering problem, and it was actor Hrithik Roshan who helped her overcome it.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Why fly 44-yr-old jets when old cars not on road: IAF chief
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Indian Air Force chief B.S. Dhanoa on Tuesday questioned why India is flying aircraft that are over four decades old when no one drives even cars of that vintage.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Politics
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Delhi gets 25 Cluster scheme buses with hydraulic lift, CCTV
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The national capital on Tuesday got 25 new buses equipped with hydraulic lifts for differently abled passengers, panic buttons, CCTV cameras and GPS.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Blue Prism appoints Eric Verniaut as COO
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Britain-based global robotic process automation specialist Blue Prism on Tuesday announced the appointment of Eric Verniaut as the company's Chief Operating Officer.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Business/Economy,Technology
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Subroto Cup: Reliance Foundation School beat Lilanand High School 4-1
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Subroto Cup International Football Tournament -- Asias largest youth football tournament -- kicked off at the Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday. In the inaugural match played in the sub-junior U-14 category between Reliance Foundation School (RFS) and Jharkhand, Reliance Foundation School emerged victorious defeating Jharkhand's Lilanand High School 4-1 in Pool A.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Football
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Hardik Pandya, Lisa Haydon to walk for Amit Aggarwal at LFW 2019
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Cricketer Hardik Pandya and Bollywood actress Lisa Haydon will walk the ramp for designer Amit Aggarwal who will be launching his collection 'Flux' at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Ed Sheeran failed music at college!
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Grammy Award-winning pop superstar Ed Sheeran failed music during college!
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz
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'Pakistan to continue raising Kashmir issue at all forums'
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Special assistant to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Pakistan will continue to raise the issue of Kashmir at all international forums.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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STF seizes over 6 kg gold in Kolkata, four held
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The Kolkata Police's Special Task Force on Tuesday arrested four persons and seized over 6 kg of gold worth Rs 2.44 crore from them, a senior officer said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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'Lander separation will be crucial'
Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS) India's space agency ISRO is bracing for the next crucial manoeuvre on September 2 when lander Vikram will be separated from the Chandrayaan-2 mission orbiter for its soft-landing in the wee hours (1.55 a.m.) of September 7, a top official said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National
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Azad again flies to Jammu, sent back to Delhi
New Delhi/Jammu, Aug 20 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad was again on Monday not allowed to attend a meeting with party workers in Jammu after he arrived in the city.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Car carrying 2 liquor smugglers falls into pond, 1 dead
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A car with two alleged liquor smugglers fell into a pond in Delhi's Rohini area when the driver reportedly lost control, police said on Tuesday, adding that one of the persons in the car died while the other one is untraceable.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Manjari silently working on musical skills
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Not many remember, but actress Manjari Fadnnis had started off as a contestant in a singing-based reality show in 2003. The singer in her is still alive and kicking. The "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na" actress says she has been silently working on her musical skills, and has already recorded two original singles.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Hyundai launches Grand i10 Nios @ Rs 4.99-7.99 lakh
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) launched the Grand i10 Nios, priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.99 lakh, here on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Chhota Rajan gets 8 yrs jail for attack on hotelier
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) A special MCOCA court here on Tuesday sentenced mafia don Rajendra Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan and five others to eight years rigorous imprisonment after convicting them for attempting to murder a city hotelier in 2012.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Iulia Vantur to play an agent in 'Jack Stall Dead'
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Romanian model-actress Iulia Vantur will be seen in director Nick McKinless and Ali Jacko's upcoming web-series "Jack Stall Dead". She plays an agent in the series.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Working with Kareena Kapoor is an achievement: Karan Wahi
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Karan Wahi is currently hosting the dance-based reality TV show "Dance India Dance 7", which features Bollywood actress Kareeena Kapoor Khan as one of the judges. For Karan, it's no less than achievement to share working space with the "Jab We Met" star.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Sunny Leone shares her 'pretty woman' moment
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Bollywood star Sunny Leone has shared a "pretty" monochrome picture of herself on social media. She took to Instagram to share the black-and-white image, taken by her husband Daniel Weber.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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OPPO establishes global sales, marketing units
Shenzhen, Aug 20 (IANS) In a bid to drive its integrated development in global markets, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Tuesday announced the establishment of its new global sales and global marketing business units.
2019-08-20
Category: International, China,Business/Economy,Technology
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Ready to contest against Mamata in Assembly polls: Sovan Chatterjee
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who switched over to the BJP on Tuesday, said that he was ready to contest against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the next Assembly polls if the saffron party asked him to.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Pakistan opposition accuses government of Kashmir 'sellout'
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) The opposition parties in Pakistan have accused the Imran Khan-led federal government of 'selling out' Kashmir under an international conspiracy.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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Maya's norms : First take the job, then show degree
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Blatantly ignoring eligibility norms for selection of managers in the Greater Noida Authority, top state government officials selected candidates on "telephonic recommendations" of their political masters during former Chief Minister Mayawati's regime in Uttar Pradesh.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Another Delhi MLA disqualified for defection
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Suspended Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sandeep Kumar was on Tuesday disqualified from the Delhi Assembly on grounds of defection, an Assembly statement said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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End deep discounts, NRAI tells online food aggregators
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In a bid to stop "unethical" deep discounting practices of online food aggregators amid nationwide #logout campaign, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday told the platforms to realign their offerings to create a restaurant-friendly ecosystem, thus ending freebies and detox the consumers from discount addiction.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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TMC has unleashed organised violence in Bengal: Sovan
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is launching "organised violence" on the political opposition in West Bengal and the situation is far worse than the Left Front regime, according to Sovan Chatterjee, who quit the TMC recently to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Arrest warrant issued against absconding Bihar MLA
Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) A Bihar court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against the absconding Independent MLA from Mokama and strongman Anant Kumar Singh.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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ASI demands apology from Lancet for Kashmir article
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Condemning an editorial on Kashmir published in The Lancet, the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) on Tuesday demanded an unconditional apology from the journal's editorial board for presenting facts in a biased and malafide manner.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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How effective is Zakir Naik ban with Peace TV app running?
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Despite restrictions on airing Zakir Naik's Peace TV, the controversial Islamic preacher can easily spread his message thanks to an app that can be downloaded from Google Play Store.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Religion,Technology
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As govt tightens noose, friends start deserting Azam Khan
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) When a ship sinks, passengers prefer to move to life rafts. This is what happening with Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan, who is being deserted by his one-time friends, associates, confidantes.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Brahim Diaz sustains new injury
Madrid, Aug 20 (IANS) Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid's promising talent, suffered a new injury just 10 days after returning to the teams training sessions and has been sidelined in pre-season preparations, the capital club said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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Chhota Rajan, 5 others get 8 year jail for attempted murder
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) A special MCOCA court here on Tuesday sentenced mafia don Rajendra Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan and five others to eight years rigorous imprisonment after convicting them for attempting to murder a city hotelier in 2012.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Pushkar case: 'Tharoor called Tarar 'most darlingest'
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Union minister Shashi Tharoor had addressed Meher Tarar as "My darlingest" in letters written to her by the Congress leader, the prosecution told a Delhi court on Tuesday while justifying its charges against Tharoor of abetting the suicide of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Dembele adds to Barça's attacking woes ahead of Betis game
Barcelona, Aug 20 (IANS) Barcelona on Tuesday continued its preparations for the upcoming La Liga match against Real Betis while struggling with injury woes in the front line.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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Kohli close to equalling Dhoni's Test captaincy record
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Virat Kohli is one win away from equalling MS Dhoni's record of most wins as Indian Test captain. The 30-year-old currently has 26 wins from 46 matches while his predecessor had 27 wins in 60.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Chidambaram kingpin of INX media FIPB approval case: HC
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) While denying anticipatory bail to P. Chidambaram, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed the former Finance Minister was the "key conspirator" in the INX media case. "Facts of the case prima facie reveal that the petitioner is the kingpin, the key conspirator in this case," it said.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Yogi to reshuffle cabinet, six ministers put in papers
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will reshuffle his cabinet on Wednesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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'One nation, one ration card' in Odisha from Sept 1
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to implement the Centre's 'one nation, one ration card' programme from September 1.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Orissa,National,Politics
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COAI urges cut in USO fee to 3%, telecom licence fee to 4%
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has made a pitch for brining down the total licence fee to 4 per cent from the current 8 per cent of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR).
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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#WhyTheGap: Twinkle, Akshay raise concern over gender gap among kids
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) The Bollywood couple of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna has urged people to impart education to children, sharing their stories on how education helped them in achieving success.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Bose launches noise cancelling headphones for Rs 34,500
San Francisco, Aug 20 (IANS) US-based audio equipment maker Bose on Tuesday launched Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 that deliver up to 20 hours of music, for Rs 34,500.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Resolve stressed assets in time for maximum value: RBI
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor N.S. Vishwanathan on Tuesday advised lenders to ensure timely resolution of stressed assets under the new framework to extract the maximum value and asked them for deal only with "genuine" cases.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Goa seeks e-tourist visa facilities at Dabolim airport
Panaji, Aug 20 (IANS) Goa Tourism on Tuesday urged Union Minister of State for Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel for e-tourist visa processing facilities at the state's only international airport at Dabolim.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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Big B says 75 percent of his liver is gone
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan often shares his health issues with the public, and this time he admitted that 75 percent of his liver is gone.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Punjab launches health insurance scheme, covers 76% population
Mohali, Aug 20 (IANS) In a tribute to late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday launched his government's flagship universal health insurance scheme, benefiting nearly 46 lakh families -- 76 per cent of the total population.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Punjab,National
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UP Police head constable commits suicide
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Even as the UP Police worry about the growing stress factor among its personnel, a head constable in Kanpur committed suicide on Tuesday by jumping off the fourth floor of the police barracks.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security
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CUTS highlights competition law panel's failure on NCP
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Competition Law Review Committee, which recently submitted its report, has failed to institutionalise a national competition policy (NCP), said the Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS) International, a non-governmental organisation, here on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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May look beyond France for chopper maintenance unit: Naik
Panaji, Aug 20 (IANS) If France is not willing to collaborate with a proposed project for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of helicopters in Goa, the Defence Ministry is willing to look for other partners, Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Goa,National,Business/Economy
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Chidambaram moves SC seeking protection from arrest
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Hours after the Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected former Finance MInister P. Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case, the battery of lawyers representing him approached the Supreme Court for the urgent hearing seeking protection from arrest.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Gaggal airport near Dharamsala to be expanded: Himachal CM
Shimla, Aug 20 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will expand the runway of the Gaggal airport near Dharamsala by nearly 600 metres, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur informed the Assembly on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Politics
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Rs 4,432 cr more approved for 3 natural disaster-hit states
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday approved Rs 4,432.10 crore additional assistance for Odisha, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, which faced natural disasters, like drought, avalanches, hailstorm and landslides, this as well as last year.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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My love for wrestling keeps me going: Sushil Kumar
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) At the age of 36, Sushil Kumar is well into the twilight years of his decorated career. And yet, in September, when he travels to Kazakhstan for his sixth wrestling World Championships, the two-time Olympic medallist will be representing India in the 74kg category for the first time in his career.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Sreesanth's ban to end in August 2020: Ombudsman
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Observing that Indian pacer S. Sreesanth has undergone a ban for alleged spot-fixing for almost six years, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ombudsman, Justice (retd) D.K. Jain has ordered the restriction to end in August 2020.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Immigration/Law/Rights,Cricket
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Will honour ED summons, maintain calm: Raj Thackeray
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray said on Tuesday that he will honour the summons by Enforcement Directorate (ED) and appealed to his supporters to remain calm.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Microgravity used to create cells with stem cell properties
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have found that subjecting cancer cells to microgravity results in the formation of giant cancer cells with stem cell properties.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Health/Medicine
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FC Goa appoint Ravi Puskur as director of football
Panaji, Aug 20 (IANS) FC Goa on Tuesday appointed Ravi Puskur as their director of football (DoF), the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise said in a statement.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Goa,Sports,Football
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Alonso to test new Toyota car
Madrid, Aug 20 (IANS) Spanish Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso is to rejoin Toyota Gazoo Racing and carry out several tests with the teams new car, the Toyota Hilux which is expected to compete in the upcoming Dakar Rally.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Motorsports
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Apple to spend $6 billion to compete with Amazon, Netflix: Report
San Francisco, Aug 20 (IANS) In a bid to give over-the-top streaming services from Netflix, HBO, Amazon and Hulu a run for their money, Apple has committed $6 billion to its original TV shows and movies budget for its upcoming Apple TV+ service, according to a new report from the Financial Times.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Sensex down 74 points, Nifty closes at 11,017
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Indian stock markets closed on a flat note for the second straight day on Tuesday, awaiting a stimulus package from the government. The Sensex closed 74.48 points or 0.20 per cent lower at 37,328.01, while the broader Nifty ended 36.90 points lower at 11,017.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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D-company plots poisoning, Rajan gets separate cooks in Tihar (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Unprecedented security cover has been provided to underworld don Chhota Rajan inside the Tihar jail following a poisoning threat by the D-company and Pakistan-based terror groups.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security
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'Khayyam saab was a strict and uncompromising artist'
I will always treasure my experience of working with Khayyam saab, through the rest of my life. I remember how he was never in a rush, and how he took a long time, working intensely to create each note, while composing the music of "Umrao Jaan".
2019-08-20
Category: India, New Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Bangladesh
Kabul, Aug 20 (IANS) Off-spinner Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan in their one-off Test against Bangladesh and the triangular series featuring Zimbabwe. The Test will begin on September 5 while the tri-series will kick-off from September 13.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Israel,Sports,Cricket
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Tweak features to end deep discounts, NRAI tells online food aggregators
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In a bid to stop "unethical" deep discounting practices of online food aggregators amid nationwide #logout campaign, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday told the platforms to realign their offerings to create a restaurant-friendly ecosystem, ending the system of freebies and detox the consumers from discount addiction.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Soldier killed in Pak firing in Poonch
Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) An Indian soldier was killed on Tuesday after Pakistan again resorted to unprovoked shelling on Indian posts in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, triggering a fierce response from the Indian side.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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ALERT: Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Ratul Puri in AgustaWestland case
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2019-08-20
Category: International, Belgium,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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EU rejects Johnson's Irish backstop proposal
Brussels, Aug 20 (IANS) European Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday rejected UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposal to scrap the "unviable" and "anti-democratic" backstop plan for the Irish border.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Belgium,Politics
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Losing Smith for Headingley Test massive blow: McGrath
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Australia great Glenn McGrath on Tuesday termed Steve Smith's absence from the third Ashes Test as a huge loss.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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TVS Srichakra to expand R&D centre in Italy
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Expanding its research and development (R&D) centre in Italy, refurbishing the tyre test track in Madurai, launching a new tyre under a new brand and targeting exports are some of the plans that TVS Srichakra Ltd is implementing to get a stronger grip in the market, said senior company officials.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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Durand: East Bengal, Mohun Bagan favourites but eyes on Real Kashmir
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) East Bengal and Mohun Bagan will be hot favourites to set up the season's first derby in the 129th Durand Cup final, but all eyes will be on trouble-torn Real Kashmir who will look to continue their fairytale run in the competition when the semifinals get underway on Wednesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Football
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Govt extends time limit to appeal against exclusion from NRC
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday increased from 60 to 120 days the time limit for filing appeals in Foreign Tribunals (FTs) regarding exclusion from the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Pak commando behind capture of Abhinandan killed
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A Pakistani commando who was behind the capture of Commander Abhinandan Varthaman when his IAF jet crashed in Pakistani territory in February this year, and had reportedly tortured the IAF pilot, has been killed in firing by Indian forces along the Line of Control.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security
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Nikkhil Advani, John Abraham to reunite for period football drama '1911'
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani is all set to return with his "Batla House" star John Abraham in the period sports drama "1911". He revealed that shooting for the forthcoming film will begin at the end of next year.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Chidambaram moves SC against HC order denying bail
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order rejecting his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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IITs, IIMs in UP to include yoga in curriculum
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Leading management and technical institutions in Uttar Pradesh will now have yoga classes for students and faculty members.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Education
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ASI-excavated relics point to Vidarbha's Iron Age settlement
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Archeologists have found remains of a sedentary village settlement possibly dating back to the Iron Age in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region. The site is chronologically placed between 7th and 4th century BCE.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life,Art/Culture/Books
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Grounding of Air India jets puts spotlight on maintenance
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Grounding of aircraft has cost Air India dearly but frequent breakdowns of its flights in foreign cities such as Paris, Chicago and Tel Aviv has taken a heavy toll on the airline's precarious finances in recent months.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Israel winery uses Indian music to improve quality
Jerusalem, Aug 20 (IANS) An organic winery perched on a hill surrounded by holm oaks and olive trees in Israell's biblical region of Galilee produces innovative wines whilst spiritual Indian music play which allegedly improves the quality.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Israel,Human Interest/Society
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Vodafone Idea falls 9% on BSE after CEO's resignation
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Shares of telecom major Vodaone Idea slumped nearly 9 per cent on Tuesday, a day after its Chief Executive Officer Balesh Sharma resigned with immediate effect and the company appointed Ravinder Takkar as new CEO.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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McGrath loves what he sees in Jofra Archer
London, Aug 20 (IANS) The legendary Glenn McGrath is a big supporter of Jofra Archer and feels the England pace sensation is going to play Test cricket for a long time.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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INX Media case: HC rejects bail for Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media case.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Realme 5 series with 4-camera setup now in India
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme on Tuesday launched two new smartphones -- Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro -- with quad camera setup in India.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Bangladesh to repatriate displaced people to Myanmar
Yangon, Aug 20 (IANS) A total of 3,450 verified displaced people are expected to be repatriated to Myanmar from Bangladesh on Thursday, prompting the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to request Myanmar to access the resettlement sites, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said here on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Myanmar,Immigration/Law/Rights,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Zakir's public speeches banned, again questioned in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 20 (IANS) Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, living in Malaysia for the past three years after fleeing India, has been barred from delivering public talks in every state in Malaysia, even as he faced a second round of questioning by police for his provocative remarks.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Malaysia,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Religion
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TikTok launches consumer awareness initiative in India
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Emphasising on the safe use of social media platforms, the wildly popular short video-sharing app TikTok on Tuesday launched an awareness campaign to sensitise Indias growing digital population about the responsible use of such platforms.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Technology,Human Interest/Society
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Ashes: Blow for Australia as Smith is ruled out of third Test
Leeds, Aug 20 (IANS) In a big blow to Australia, premier batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England beginning on Thursday at Headingley.
2019-08-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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Goa floods affect 6,000 farmers, 1,928 hectares land: Minister
Panaji, Aug 20 (IANS) Heavy monsoons and flooding in Goa have affected the livelihoods of over 6,000 farmers in the state and the consequent losses have been pegged at around Rs 8.92 crore, Deputy Chief Minister Chandrakant Kavlekar said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Goa,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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UP Finance Minister resigns after turning 75
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister for Finance Rajesh Agarwal resigned from his ministerial position on Tuesday. He sent his resignation to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Aparna Sen, other celebrities write to CM on Bengal violence
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) City-based actors and activists have written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee protesting against police action on teachers and a recent attack on an actor.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Sushil Kumar seals World Championships spot
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Sushil Kumar on Tuesday sealed his spot in the Indian contingent that will go to Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan for the wrestling World Champioships that starts on September 14.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Sushil Kumar seals World Championships spot
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Sushil Kumar on Tuesday sealed his spot in the Indian contingent that will go to Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan for the wrestling World Champioships that starts on September 14.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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(Interview) 'Angry Birds' spin-off would be fun: Producer
Bali, Aug 20 (IANS) "The Angry Birds Movie" franchise breathes life into the story of the popular game of the same name, and the makers feel that there are a lot of stories from the universe waiting to be told.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Ronaldo's lawyers admit paying money to settle sexual assault claim
Las Vegas, Aug 20 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers have revealed for the first time in court documents that the football superstar paid an amount to settle allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel in 2009.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Honduras,Sports,Football
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(Interview) 'Angry Birds' spin-off would be fun: Producer
Bali, Aug 20 (IANS) "The Angry Birds Movie" franchise breathes life into the story of the popular game of the same name, and the makers feel that there are a lot of stories from the universe waiting to be told.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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$3.3mn grant for Indian-origin researcher to manage battery waste
Sydney, Aug 20 (IANS) An Indian-origin researcher at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has received $3.3 million grant to transform waste and resource recovery industry by developing advanced manufacturing capabilities that focus on small-scale processing of materials produced from battery and consumer wastes.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Australia,Technology,Diaspora
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Ronaldo's lawyers admit paying money to settle sexual assault claim
Las Vegas, Aug 20 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers have revealed for the first time in court documents that the football superstar paid an amount to settle allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel in 2009.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Honduras,Sports,Football
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$3.3mn grant for Indian-origin researcher to manage battery waste
Sydney, Aug 20 (IANS) An Indian-origin researcher at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has received $3.3 million grant to transform waste and resource recovery industry by developing advanced manufacturing capabilities that focus on small-scale processing of materials produced from battery and consumer wastes.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Australia,Technology,Diaspora
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Modi hails ISRO for Chandrayaan2's entry into lunar orbit
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after Chandrayaan2 was put into the lunar orbit.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Science/Tech
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HS Prannoy stuns Lin Dan to advance in World Championships
Basel (Switzerland), Aug 20 (IANS) World No 30 H.S. Prannoy, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a stomach problem, on Tuesday registered one of his biggest upsets in recent times as he beat five-time champion Lin Dan of China to advance to the third round of the ongoing World Championships.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Badminton
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Frontline IT firms face margin headwinds in Q1: Centrum
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Tier 1 IT services, or the frontline stocks, delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter (Q1) ending June, where HCL Tech and Tech M did well in revenue, both missing margin estimates, said brokerage firm Centrum.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy,Technology
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'Mission Mangal' director looks back at days of struggle
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) "Mission Mangal" director Jagan Shakti asked himself the same question several times throughout his journey as a filmmaker: "Is it really worth it?"
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Rajiv Gandhi remembered on 75th birth anniversary
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Pranab Mukherjee and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were among those who on Tuesday paid tributes to slain former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Chandrayaan-2: Next major step on Sep 2
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) As Chandrayaan-2 entered the lunar orbit on Tuesday, the scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) heaved a sigh of relief and prepared for the next major step in the moon mission -- separation of the lander from the orbiter on September 2.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National
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Around 1 mn Indian tourists visited Dubai in H1 2019
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Out of the 8.36 million international overnight visitors that Dubai welcomed in the first six months of 2019, a whopping 997,000 visitors were from India, according to data released by Dubai Tourism on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Lifestyle/Fashion,Business/Economy
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Opposition in Bihar dares Giriraj Singh to capture PoK
Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) Opposition Congress and RJD leaders in Bihar have dared Union Minister Giriraj Singh to cross the LoC and capture Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) instead of making only statements to mislead people.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Politics
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I won't apologise for films I have been made: Karan Johar
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Karan Johar is often criticised for only focussing on beautiful, high-class people with perfect lives in his works, but the filmmaker has said that he wont apologise for films that has made, although he is willing to change his cinematic syntax with changing times.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Mahindra Finance to acquire 58% stake in Sri Lanka's Ideal Finance
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance) on Tuesday said that it has signed a joint venture with Ideal Finance, a subsidiary of Sri Lankan conglomerate Ideal Group and it will acquire 58 per cent stake in Ideal Finance.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Sudanese man with malignant brain tumour treated at Delhi hospital
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A 57-year-old man, Babiker Hassabelgawi Ahmed from Sudan, who underwent a tumour removal surgery 15 years back, did not have any problems till 2018.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Medium to high level flood expected in Pak river
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) River Sutlej is likely to experience medium to high level flooding as water levels reached 17.80 feet on Tuesday after India released water "without preschedule".
2019-08-20
Category: International, Pakistan,International
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Actress Manju Warrier among Kerala film crew trapped in Himachal
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) Top Kerala actress Manju Warrier and a 30-member crew of Malayalam film "Kyttem" has been trapped in a Himachal village following rains and landslides, Union Minister V. Muraleedharan said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Kerala,National,Cinema/Showbiz
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3 NIA officers transferred, under probe for blackmailing (2nd Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Three NIA officers, including a Superintendent of Police, are facing a departmental probe and have been "transferred out" after a Delhi-based businessman accused them of blackmailing him in a terror funding case involving the Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF) linked to the Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Indian media, entertainment industry to hit Rs 3 trillion by 2024
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Riding on the growing digital consumption via smartphones along with ultra-cheap data plans, the media and entertainment industry in India is likely to reach Rs 3.07 trillion by the financial year 2024, a new report said on Tuesday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Technology
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Windies need to work on mental aspect in Tests, feels Lara
St. Johns (Antigua), Aug 20 (IANS) Cricket legend Brian Lara believes the current West Indies squad needs to work on the mental aspect of the game to compete and dominate the upcoming two-Test series against India starting Thursday.
2019-08-20
Category: India, New Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Petition submitted to quash FIRs against Hafiz Saeed
Lahore, Aug 20 (IANS) A petition was submitted in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday for
2019-08-20
Category: International, Pakistan,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Terrorism
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Pakistan resorts to unprovoked shelling again
Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) Pakistan again resorted to unprovoked shelling against India on Tuesday morning in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, triggering a fierce response from the Indian side.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Saudi Crown Prince calls up Imran over Kashmir
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman had a telephonic conversation with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the Kashmir situation.
2019-08-20
Category: International, Pakistan,Politics
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Don't get provoked: MNS appeals to activists
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Tuesday urged its members to remain calm and not allow mischief-mongers to spoil the party's image after the Enforcement Directorate summoned party President Raj Thackeray.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Not afraid of any opponent in Asian Qualifiers for WC: Gurpreet
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) On a high after winning the Arjuna Award, Indian football team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is ready to give his best for the national side in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, and feels the young side is a confident bunch and isn't scared of tougher opponents.
2019-08-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Football
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Akali Dal's Sirsa targets 'Sacred Games 2' for disrespecting Sikhism
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa has called out the filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for disrespecting Sikh community's religious symbol 'kada' in the second season of his web series "Sacred Games 2".
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Lee becomes first hearing impaired player to win ATP main draw match
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Lee Duckhee has scripted history as he has became the first hearing impaired player to win an ATP Tour main draw match after defeating Henri Laaksonen 7-6(4) 6-1 in the first round of the Winston-Salem Open.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Tennis
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India, Myanmar likely to set up four 'Border Haats'
Aizawl, Aug 20 (IANS) The success of the "Border Haats" with Bangladesh has prompted other northeastern states of India to go for similar arrangements with Myanmar. At the instance of the Mizoram government, the Centre is likely to set up four "Border Haats" (market) along the border with Myanmar to boost local trade and livelihood of the people living there.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Mizoram,National,Business/Economy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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ED arrests MP CM's nephew Ratul Puri for bank fraud (2nd Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri, the former Executive Director of Moser Baer, in connection with a Rs 354 crore bank fraud case filed by the Central Bank of India.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Business/Economy
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Wipro, IISc to jointly innovate in robotics, 5G
Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS) Global software major Wipro on Tuesday tied-up with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for advanced research and innovation in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G.
2019-08-20
Category: India, Karnataka,Business/Economy,Science/Tech,Technology
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