Thursday, January 31, 2019

SC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of Rakesh Asthana as DG, BCAS

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana as head of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. SC bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi said the plea filed by advocate ML Sharma against Asthana made little sense and in anyway rolled in everything under the sky into one.

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600 Indian students held in US for immigration rules violation

The Department of Homeland Security said it set up a fake university as part of an undercover operation to identify recruiters and entities engaged in immigration fraud. Eight student recruiters were charged with participating in a conspiracy to help at least 600 foreign citizens stay in the US illegally, according to the indictments.

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Who owns Ayodhya's 'undisputed' land?

After the Supreme Court deferred the hearing in the Ayodhya land dispute case, the Centre moved the apex court to return 67 acres of land — acquired by the government in 1993 — surrounding the disputed site in Ayodhya to its original owners.

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ED takes custody of Christian Michel aide Rajeev Saxena, lobbyist Deepak Talwar

The ED took custody of Rajeev Saxena and Deepak Talwar within hours of the deportation of the duo to India from Dubai. Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman and Talwar, a corporate aviation lobbyist — both were picked up by Dubai authorities in connection with the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case.

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China signals it will continue to block India from NSG



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Vice President for screening of ‘good’ Hindi films in Rajya Sabha secretariat



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‘Members who resigned didn’t raise concerns in NSC meets’



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US science magazine repackages pranayama, sparks Indian protests



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Horticulture production to hit record 315 MT this year



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Police take custody of P Varavara Rao, Surendra Gadling in ’16 Maoist attack case



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Tortured, persecuted for stir against ‘rape’: Nuns who stood by survivor



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Shashi Tharoor takes a dig at cabinet dip at Kumbh, Smriti Irani hits back



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Manipur CM, Congress members rush to Delhi



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Anti-bill activists thrash BJP’s Tinsukia chief



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Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services.

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In pictures: US freeze chills millions

Millions across the US are suffering a blast of potentially life-threatening cold weather.

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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.

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How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.

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Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections.

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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen

The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.

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Attacked Empire actor Jussie Smollett 'has tasted brutality of hatred'

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.

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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.

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Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.

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Brexit: Car investment halves as industry hits 'red alert'

The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.

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'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate

European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.

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Fed puts future rate rises on hold as pledges patience

The US central bank says it can "afford to wait" before making further interest rate rises.

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Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.

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China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.

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Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.

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Polar vortex: Ice quakes, burning railways and other quirky effects

The icy winds have blown in a flurry of quirky side effects, including a debate on US hardiness.

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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.

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'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything.

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Chicago's frozen river from above

Much of the river has frozen as the US city experiences close to record low temperatures.

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Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain

Robot waiters and chefs form the future of hotpot chain Haidilao.

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‘Meeting the stranger who saved my life’

Liv Pontin had decided to take her own life, when a train driver stopped her. Now they are reuniting.

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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.

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India's singing, beatboxing policeman wins hearts

Delhi traffic policeman Vikas Singh has become a viral video star in India.

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Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.

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What it's like to go to work in a 'polar vortex'?

As extreme cold hits the US, we speak to people facing the arctic blast and heading to work.

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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.

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The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.

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सर्दियों में गठिया: कैसे करें गठिया का दर्द कम, जानें इसके कारण, लक्षण और इलाज

Arthritis Treatment: हवा में चुभन का यह मौसम बुजुर्गों और गठिया के रोगियों की परेशानी...

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CBSE Admit Card 2019: जारी हुआ 10वीं और 12वीं का एडमिट कार्ड

CBSE Board ने 10वीं और 12वीं परीक्षा के एडमिट कार्ड (CBSE Admit Card) जारी कर दिए हैं. CBSE की एक...

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IND vs NZ 4Th ODI: हार के बाद रोहित शर्मा बोले, 'लंबे समय बाद हमने बल्‍ले से इतना खराब प्रदर्शन किया'

रोहित शर्मा (Rohit Sharma) के नेतृत्‍व वाली भारतीय टीम के लिए हेमिल्‍टन में खेला गया...

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Knee replacement: 100 किलो की इराकी महिला की सफल नी रिप्लेसमेन्ट सर्जरी...

प्रत्येक बीएमआई इकाई के बढ़ने पर कार्टिलेज में 11 फीसदी की तेज कमी की संभावना...

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Indigestion Problem? नहीं पचता खाना, रहती है गैस और पेट में दर्द, तो यह घरेलू नुस्खा आ सकता है काम...

इनडाइजेशन और कब्ज कुछ ऐसी आम समस्याएं हैं, जिससे काफी लोग परेशान रहते हैं....

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पिछले 45 साल में 2017-18 में सबसे ज्यादा रही बेरोजगारी, रिपोर्ट में हुआ खुलासा

राष्ट्रीय नमूना सर्वेक्षण कार्यालय की पीएलएफएस की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक देश...

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एकता कपूर बनीं मम्मी तो जीतेंद्र नाना, घर आया बेबी बॉय; सोशल मीडिया पर मिले बधाई संदेश

एकता कपूर (Ekta Kapoor) के मॉम बनने पर हंसल मेहता ने अपने ट्विटर एकाउंट पर लिखा हैः...

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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.

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Brazil miner Vale cuts output as disaster death toll rises

Brazil's Vale to decommission dams as rescue operation continues for almost 300 people still missing.

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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.

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Emiliano Sala: Cushions 'from missing plane' found

Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson disappeared while flying from France.

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Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar takes charge as Western Naval Command chief

Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, PVSM, AVSM, VSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on Thursday.Vice Admiral Ku

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Chosen for Padma Shri award for my merit, not for transgender identity: Narthaki Nataraj

Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu has become the first person from the transgender community to be honoured with one of the top civi

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Fire at All India Industrial Exhibition in Hyderabad

A major fire broke out at Numaish, the famous Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition here at city's central part of Nampally, on Wednesday evening, reducing

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Sharks drawn to warm waters by Israeli coastal power plant

Researcher Aviad Scheinin says the hundreds of sharks flocking exclusively to the Hadera power plant every winter qualifies as “a legitimate and rare phenomenon.”

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Pope says ‘happy to write new page in history’ with UAE visit

Pope Francis has made boosting ties between Christianity and Islam a cornerstone of his papacy.

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Another SC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director

Justice N.V. Ramana is the third judge to recuse himself from hearing the plea against Nageswara Rao’s appointment.

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Trump to make significant announcement on ISIS next week, says Pompeo

Mr. Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union Address in a joint session of the US Congress on February 5.

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‘I will always be an actor first’ : Prithviraj

As his directorial début Lucifer is warming up for release, actor Prithviraj talks about his multiple roles on- and off-screen

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Live: President Ram Nath Kovind lauds demonetisation in his Presidential address

The Budget session of the Parliament, the last session before General Elections, begins on Thursday with the Presidential address.

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Malaysia crowns Pahang state’s Sultan Abdullah as 16th king

Nine ethnic Malay state rulers take turns as the country’s king for five-year terms under the world’s only such system, which has been maintained since Malaysia’s independence from Britain in 1957.

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Ramgarh election: Congress candidate Shafia Zubair wins with over 12,000 margin

As many as 20 candidates contested the Ramgarh election on January 28.

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Hindu temple vandalised in U.S.

The incident happened between Sunday night and Tuesday morning at the Swaminarayan Temple in the Louisville city.

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Jind bypolls: BJP leading over nearest JJP rival

BJP candidate Krishan Middha was leading over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party by a margin of over 10,000 votes after the sixth round

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Food Mahotsava features 27 mouth-watering dishes

Delicious and exquisite cuisine such as Lal Maas of Kashmir, Chicken Chettinad of Tamil Nadu and Hyderabadi Biryani of Andhra Pradesh were part of the

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‘Finalise proposal on science kits to schools’

Regional Commissioner and Hyderabad Karnataka Regional Development Board (HKRDB) Secretary Subodh Yadav directed the officials in the Department of Pu

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Ghataprabha to get new railway station building

MP Suresh Angadi also lays foundation stone for a foot overbridge

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Samiti holds dawn-to-dusk hunger strike in support of Anna Hazare

Condemns rally, demands ordinance

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‘Rise in no. of children born with disabilities’

Rajendra Kumar, associate professor in the Department of Paediatrics, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, said on Monday that minor develop

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Much heat over sand extraction

Shivamogga ZP members unhappy over officials’ failure to tackle menace

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Little protection for heritage structures without regulations

There are at least 235 buildings in Mysuru which have been classified in this category

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ED arrests Rajeev Saxena, Deepak Talwar after being deported from Dubai

The agency has taken their custody and they will be produced before a court here later in the day, the officials said.

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University College remembers Mahatma Gandhi

English Association of University College, Mangaluru, celebrated Martyrs’ Day by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi through music and paintings on the o

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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul gets $580,000 after neighbor broke his ribs

Mr. Boucher, who received a 30-day prison sentence in June and paid a fine of $10,000, will appeal Wednesday's verdict, said his lawyer Matt Baker.

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Laser show on Bahubali

Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade on Tuesday said that the 10-day Bahubali Mahamastakabhisheka from February 9 at Sri Kshetra will featu

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Govt. to extend all supportfor Mahamastakabhisheka

Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister U.T. Khader on Tuesday said that all government departments concerned have been directed to complete infr

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Mutt to protect, promotelocal varieties of rice

The Admar Mutt intends to promote local varieties of paddy/rice and encourage farmers to cultivate them by using organic farming methods. This rice wo

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Admar Mutt performs Akki Muhurta

The Admar Mutt performed the Akki Muhurta, the second of the major preliminaries before the next Paryaya festival, here on Wednesday. The Admar Mutt w

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Malaysia enthrones new king, 'Bhoomi Puja' performed for Sri Venkateswara temple in Amaravati, and other news in pictures

1.00 pmMalaysia crowns Pahang state’s Sultan Abdullah as 16th king Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of central Pahang state was crowned Thursday as M

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Democratic White House hopeful Warren offers law barring first use of nukes

Ms. Warren, together with House legislator Adam Smith, submitted the No First Use Act to codify what they said most Americans support, that the United States should never initiate a nuclear conflict.

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Collector directs hostels to obtain licences by February 28

Directive issued again in the wake of recent sealing of children’s home

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Sonam on accusations against Rajkumar Hirani

Sonam Kapoor, who is currently promoting her upcoming film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', was asked about the accusations against the film's former producer Rajkumar Hirani during a media interaction. The actress said that while she has always believed the women in the MeToo movement, this time she would like to reserve her judgement.

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Priyanka to play Ma Anand Sheela in next film

Priyanka Chopra might have been making headlines due to her royal marriage with singer Nick Jonas but now that she has resumed work, she is promoting her upcoming Hollywood flick 'Isn’t It Romantic'.

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'Manikarnika' box office collection day 5

Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi' is holding firm with collections at the box office as the Tuesday collection dropping only 5% from Monday.

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Yami Gautam felicitated by BSF for 'Uri'

After the tremendous success of 'Uri', Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam visited the Wagah Border on the 70th Republic Day and paid their tribute to the BSF Jawans

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Sushmita Sen gets trolled on Instagram

Sushmita Sen recently shared a light joke about weddings on her Instagram handle and immediately found herself the subject of trolls on the picture sharing app.

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Varun begins first schedule of 'ABCD 3'

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is currently busy shooting for the third installment of the dance film franchise 'ABCD' directed by Remo D'Souza.

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Wikipedia article of the day for January 31, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for January 31, 2019 is Ambrose Rookwood.
Ambrose Rookwood (c. 1578 – 31 January 1606) was a member of the failed 1605 Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to replace the Protestant English King James I with a Catholic monarch. Born into a wealthy family of Catholic recusants, and educated by Jesuits at Flanders, Rookwood became a horse-breeder. He was enlisted into the plot in September 1605 by Robert Catesby, a religious zealot whose impatience with James's treatment of English Catholics had grown so severe that he conspired to blow up the House of Lords with gunpowder, looking to kill the king and much of the Protestant hierarchy. Rookwood's stable of fine horses was seen as essential for the uprising to succeed. The plan failed when the man left in charge of the gunpowder stored beneath the House of Lords, Guy Fawkes, was discovered there and arrested. After surviving an attack by the Sheriff of Worcestershire, Rookwood was imprisoned in the Tower of London and executed.

Canada confirms 14th case of diplomat falling mysteriously ill in Cuba

Canada has confirmed a 14th case of unusual health symptoms experienced by some Canadian diplomatic staff and their family members posted in Havana, Cuba, according to a government statement Wednesday.

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Tesla shares sink after earnings

Tesla is still profitable — it's just not as much as investors hoped.

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Robot valets head to London

Travelers flying out of London's Gatwick Airport may soon have a robot parking their car.

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Emiliano Sala: Touching tributes to missing footballer

On nights like this soccer can be a comfort, acting as a balm during life's tragedies, offering 90-minutes of respite when the emotional fallout is taking its toll, while at the same time providing a reminder of how inconsequential the beautiful game is.

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Norway to build 'floating' tunnel

With majestic glaciers, fjords and mountains, Norway is famous for its dramatic natural landscape.

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Chris Christie: Jared Kushner's father committed 'one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes' I prosecuted

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that "one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes" he prosecuted more than a decade ago when he was a US attorney was committed by the father of President Donald Trump's son-in-law and top adviser Jared Kushner.

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Schumer asks intel chiefs to educate Trump after 'extraordinarily inappropriate' criticism

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called President Donald Trump's criticism of US intelligence leaders' security assessments a threat to the public's trust in national security in a letter to Trump's intelligence chiefs Wednesday.

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Tiggerish: Word of the day for January 31, 2019

Tiggerish , adj :
(Britain) (Excessively) cheerful and exuberant; bouncy. The English author A. A. Milne, who created the character Tigger in his works about Winnie-the-Pooh, died on this day in 1956.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter.

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Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables

The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud.

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Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference.

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Meet the Cornwall 'lifer' dogs saved from death

Problem dogs which would have been put down because of their behaviour are given a new lease of life.

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Starting a new career in your 80s

Hilary Forde-Chalkly, 82, has just completed a Masters, with the help of her husband Syd.

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Mosul Museum partially reopens in Iraq after IS destruction

For the first time since the Islamic State group overran the city in 2014, its museum reopens.

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Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early.

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Bruce McArthur: Toronto serial killer destroyed gay safe space

Toronto’s LGBT community grieves after one of their own is charged with targeting and killing gay men.

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Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work.

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Huawei: A simple guide to why the company is in so much trouble

One of the world's favourite phone makers is fighting for its reputation.

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Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó

The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó.

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Five arrested over Brazil dam collapse

The arrests follow the collapse of a dam in Brumadinho last Friday which killed at least 65 people.

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Guaidó on Venezuela's "abuse of power"

Self-declared interim leader, Juan Guaidó, says he's right to take over as president among political unrest and protests.

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BLAKE Act would target ex-congressman for not repaying taxpayer funds used in settlement

In a shot at former Rep. Blake Farenthold, a bill is scheduled to be introduced Wednesday in the House of Representatives -- appropriately named the BLAKE Act -- that would bar any former member of Congress from lobbying Congress if they have not paid back taxpayer money used in sexual harassment settlements.

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Democrats have a new favorite target: Steven Mnuchin

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is facing intensifying pressure by congressional Democrats to provide more details over the Trump administration's decision to remove sanctions on three Russian firms tied to billionaire oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

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Podesta: Clinton is not running for president

Former Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta tells CNN's Erin Burnett that Hillary Clinton does not intend to run for president in 2020.

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'Pariksha Pe Charcha': PM Modi interacts with students, teachers and parents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed students, teachers, and parents about examinations and related stress at Delhi's Talkatora stadium.

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70% of divisions receive lesser rainfall than average in 2018

Of the 36 meteorological divisions in India, 25 (70%) received less rain during the South West monsoon in 2018 than the average precipitation in the l

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Wedding ceremony amid heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag

A wedding ceremony in snow is rare in Uttarakhand, but one such wedding took place on January 25 at Makku Math in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag after the

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Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over Lokpal

Mr. Hazare had written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, saying he would launch the agitation in his village from Wednesday.

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Illegal telephone exchange case: Marans appear before CBI court

Former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his elder brother, Kalanithi Maran, chairman of Sun Network on Wednesday appeared before a special court for

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Actor Sreenivasan critical, on ventilator

According to sources, he collapsed immediately on reaching the hospital and worryingly none of the vital parameters could be registered.

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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall as the minimum temperature rose several notches high, the MeT department said Wednesday. Moderate snowfall in plains

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POCSO provisions slapped on Kerala Congressman for rape of minor tribal girl

The former president of Sultan Bathery panchayat, O.M. George is accused of sexually exploiting a minor domestic help.

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Polar vortex freezes U.S. Midwest, temperature in Chicago hits sub-zero

A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, stretching from th

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Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary

The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary on Wednesday with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leadi

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Supreme Court refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act again

The Supreme Court on Wednesday once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision and said all ma

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SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad, directs him to deposit ₹10 crore

The apex court asked Karti Chidambaram to give an undertaking that he will cooperate with the probes related to the INX Media and Aircel Maxis cases.

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3 journalists, policeman arrested for bribery, extortion in Noida

Police say they were extorting money from a call center owner in the name of removing the latter’s name from an FIR registered in November 2018

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ED issues notice to Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under FEMA

In 2011, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his associates were found to be carrying an undeclared amount of foreign currency to the tune of $1.24 lakh.

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Polling in final phase of Telangana Panchayat elections begins

Polling began at 7 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. while counting will start from 2 p.m

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Deadline set to remove extra fittings

High-end music systems, fancy lights, graphics divert attention of road users: MVD

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All you need to know about new tariff regime proposed by Trai

With barely two days to go for Trai's new tariff regime to kick in, cable subscribers are still scrambling to finalise their TV packages. A look at what you need to do if you are a customer of any of these platforms.

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Venezuela bars self-declared president Guaido from leaving country

Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice barred self-declared president Juan Guaido from leaving the country and froze his bank accounts on Tuesday, a

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‘Lenin Rajendran stood for good cinema’

It was the campus politics, literature, cinema and culture that made Lenin Rajendran, the film-maker who always stood for the downtrodden and marginal

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Central govt. slammed over triple talaq Bill

‘Bill could be a precursor to the uniform civil code’

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A scientist goes down memory lane

The timing of the spy case is most important, says Nambi Narayanan

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British Jews apply for German nationality as Brexit looms

Simon Wallfisch grew up in London as the grandson of an Auschwitz survivor who had sworn to never return to the country that murdered her parents and

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Grenade attack on mosque kills 2 in Philippines - security official

The incident took place just after midnight in Zamboanga, a predominantly Christian province in the Mindanao region

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Tight security for final phase of GP polls

CPI (Maoist) calls for ‘Bharat Bandh’ tomorrow against ‘Operation Samadhan’

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Exhibitions inculcate scientifictemper among students: Collector

‘Govt. spending ₹35 lakh on class 10 students under Vidya Jyothi’

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Naidu for New Delhi on Feb. 1 to meet non-BJP leaders

Issue surrounding EVMs, name for Opposition front are on the agenda

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Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary, Telangana panchayat polls, and other news in pictures

11.30 amMartyrs’ DayLeaders across India on Wednesday paid tribute to the Father of the Nation on his 71st death anniversary, observed as Martyrs’ Day

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Morning digest: British MPs support May's plan to renegotiate Brexit deal, Why no experts on RTI panels, asks SC, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Scientific temper to the fore at INSPIRE expo

Students from north coastal districts take part

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Centre announces ₹900-cr. drought relief for Andhra Pradesh

The Central government on Tuesday announced allocation of ₹900 crore to the State towards drought relief package.The fund allocation is a part of the

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TCS finds a plan to weather any storm without firing anyone

TCS finds a plan to weather any storm without firing anyoneThough Indian IT is predicting strong growth this year, a slump in US & Brexit may upset plans.

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Why it's raining ready-to-move-in homes

Why it's raining ready-to-move-in homesThe significant price difference between ready-to-move-in and under-construction homes is narrowing down.

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Skill India is on the verge of a total overhaul

Skill India is on the verge of a total overhaulIn its new avatar, the mission will be based on incentives, focus on sops for attracting private players.

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India may face riots before polls: US Intel chief

India may face riots before polls: US Intel chief"BJP policies during Modi's first term have deepened communal tensions in some BJP-governed states," Coats said in his written statement.

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Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over Lokpal

Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over LokpalHazare had written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, saying he would launch the agitation in his village from Wednesday.

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2 resignations open jobs, GDP Pandora's box

2 resignations open jobs, GDP Pandora's boxP C Mohanan and JV Meenakshi sent their resignation citing lack of involvement in some key decisions.

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India keeps Foxconn waiting for GST refund

India keeps Foxconn waiting for GST refundFoxconn flagged concerns to govt, says key India unit cash-starved, delay may hurt plans to expand.

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India may get new torpedoes for nuclear submarine

India may get new torpedoes for nuclear submarineAt the moment, the Kalvari class and the INS Arihant are relying on the old torpedoes in the naval inventory for operations.

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Deposit Rs 10 cr and travel abroad: SC tells Karti

Deposit Rs 10 cr and travel abroad: SC tells KartiThe apex court asked Karti to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on March 5, 6, 7 and 12 for questioning in connection with the INX Media and Aircel Maxis cases.

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Control your leaders, angry Mamata tells Rajnath

Control your leaders, angry Mamata tells RajnathAccording to reports, Mamata asked the minister to "control his party leaders and supporters", when Rajnath expressed serious concern over the violence in Shah's rally.

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'Take bets off politically sensitive sectors, go for these 3 themes'

We have been trying to move into companies which have visible growth in next 6-12 months, says Kumar.

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Pankaj Pandey: In 7 mths after polls, expect double-digit returns

Wait it out for some period of time before jumping into the auto sector, says Pandey.

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Fed likely to hold rates steady as it navigates data blind spots

The Fed raised rates four times last year amid unexpectedly stronger US economic growth.

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Europe's biggest fund manager favours India

EMs are making a comeback amid optimism over easing trade tensions and less hawkish Fed.

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Should you buy Axis, HCL Tech, HDFC post Q3 nos?

CLSA maintained ‘buy’ on Axis Bank with a revised target price of Rs 840 from Rs 800 earlier.

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Sovereign bond yield touch 7.6% ahead of budget

In February, the RBI plans to buyback bonds worth Rs 375 billion, taking the FY19 haul to Rs 2.86 trillion.

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CAIT warns government of “political repercussions” if it extends e-comm FDI implementation

Amazon India and Walmart-owned Flipkart have sought an extension from the DIPP. However, the department is not inclined to postpone the implementation date.

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Full Budget on February 1? Report claims Modi govt may break tradition

The Vote on Account is only for three months before the new government presents a full-fledged budget in July.

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Animal spirits tempered as waning demand hits India's economy

While overall demand remained subdued, expectations of a financial package for farmers in the government’s Feb. 1 interim budget is stoking hopes for a revival in rural consumption.

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Income support scheme to cost Rs 1.5 trillion a year

Domestic ratings agency said it expects the forthcoming budget to have such a measure.

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2 more members of NSC quit on feeling sidelined

P C Mohanan and JV Meenakshi sent their resignation citing lack of involvement in some key decisions.

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Foxconn awaiting Rs 1,000 cr GST refund

Foxconn flagged concerns to govt, says key India unit cash-starved, delay may hurt plans to expand.

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Cook reveals why iPhones not selling in emerging markets like India

Although Apple CEO Tim Cook skipped mentioning India directly during the company's earnings call with analysts, he stressed that there are several factors why iPhone sales are not picking up in the emerging markets.

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HCL grows faster than peers, revenue up 5% QoQ on digital push

HCL Tech reported a revenue of $2.20 billion in the December quarter versus $2.05 billion in the quarter earlier.

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TCS says it can weather slowdown without any layoffs

Though Indian IT is predicting strong growth this year, a slump in US & Brexit may upset plans.

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Flagship stores on hold, Apple to open larger retail outlets

To begin with, Apple will open one large outlet each in Delhi and Mumbai to gauge the response to the experiment before adding more stores, said a top Mumbai mall executive.

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Is Twitter India head one of the most volatile jobs?

Twitter India has remained headless since Taranjeet Singh quit the company in September last year.

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Intel to get $1 bn state grant for $11 bn Israel chip plant expansion

California-based Intel said it would submit a business plan "for continued investment in the company’s Kiryat Gat manufacturing site" in central Israel.

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FBI has dozens of probes into Chinese economic spying

US intelligence chiefs in the hearing said China was the most potent threat politically, militarily and economically to the United States, and that the threat was growing.

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Al-Qaida's advance in northern Syria threatens fragile truce

The advance by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or the Levant Liberation Committee, was the most serious blow yet to a September cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey that averted a major government offensive in Idlib province.

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Wikipedia article of the day for January 30, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for January 30, 2019 is Mascarene grey parakeet.
The Mascarene grey parakeet (Psittacula bensoni) was a parrot from the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion in the western Indian Ocean that became extinct by the 1760s. It has been classified as a member of the tribe Psittaculini, along with other parrots from the islands. Subfossil bones of this parakeet found on Mauritius were very similar to those of other Mascarene parrots. The subfossils were connected with 17th- and 18th-century descriptions of small grey parrots on Mauritius and Réunion, together with a single illustration published in a journal describing a voyage in 1602. The Mascarene grey parakeets had long tails and were larger than the many green species of the genus Psittacula. They were hunted for their meat, and were considered to be crop pests. Captured individuals would call out to summon a whole flock, a behaviour that may have contributed to their rapid annihilation. Deforestation was also a factor in their extinction.

'Uri' box office collection Day 19

Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' is not showing any signs of going down as the movie continues to hold on rock steady even in its third week.

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'Thackeray' box office collection day 5

'Thackeray' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role is witnessing continuous downfall in the collections at the box office.

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Here's why Sara Ali Khan opted out of 'Love Aaj Kal 2'

With back to back hits like 'Kedarnath' and 'Simmba', Sara Ali Khan is high on success and enjoying every bit of it. Recently, reports of Sara featuring in the film 'Love Aaj Kal 2' alongside her father Saif Ali Khan were making rounds on the internet which had got the fans excited.

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Photos: Priyanka Chopra flaunts 'fire and ice' look

Priyanka Chopra is a true diva. Be it her wedding, her date with hubby Nick Jonas or some outings with her BFFs, the actress never ever miss to give fashion goals to her fans. Priyanka who is known for her fashion style and carrying it with grace has once again impressed her fans with her new 'fire and ice' look.

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Manisha reacts to backslash against Shraddha's Native American avatar

Shraddha Kapoor was among a list of celebrities who recently featured in the famous Dabboo Ratnani's celebrity calendar 2019.

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'Marjaavaan': Rakul Preet's 'Daku Haseena' look on the sets

The makers of 'Satyamev Jayate' are all set to give another interesting and gripping story to the audience with 'Marjaavaan'. The film that stars Rakul Preet, Riteish Deshmukh and Sidharth Malhotra is making headlines for the first look and interesting updates around the film

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'Manikarnika': Mishti slams Kangana for chopping her scenes

Actress Mishti Chakraborty has opened up about her recently released film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' and has slammed Kangana Ranaut for chopping her scenes from the film.

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Pooja Bhatt come out in support of filmmaker Krish

'Manikarnika-The Queen Of Jhansi' is riding high on success at the box office. The film has won many hearts and the leading lady Kangana Ranaut is getting praised for handwork and her onscreen presence. However, in the midst of all the applauds and praises, Kangana's battle of being slammed for taking the director's credit for 'Manikarnika' is still on.

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Photo: Raj Kundra’s love note for wife Shilpa Shetty

Actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra is one of the most adorable couples in Bollywood. Even after so many years of their marriage they still look madly in love with each other and their recent Instagram posts are proof!

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'URI' receives praise from the Vice President

'Uri: The Surgical Strike' starring Yami Gautam and Vicky Kaushal in the leads is basking in the glory of success. The film received immense appreciations and applauds from all the corners of the nation.

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PICS: Gauri-Sussanne enjoy a dinner outing

Recently, she stepped out for a dinner outing with her girl gang. They all were seen at a restaurant designed by Gauri. In attendance were her friends namely, Sussanne Khan, Farah Khan Kunder and others.

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‘Uri’ box office collection Day 18

‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, is on a roll at the domestic box office. The film that has already become one of the highest grosser of 2019, added another record to the books.

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‘Manikarnika’ box office collections Day 4

‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’, has been ruling supreme at the box office this past weekend and has continued to do so on its first Monday.

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Akshay trolled for pro-Pakistan comments

Akshay Kumar, who recently released another still from his film 'Kesari', got brutally trolled on Twitter after an old interview of his resurfaced on the internet. When social media users heard what he said in the video, they instantly lost their cool and posted mean comments about Akshay.

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Kangana's sister Rangoli warns director Krish

Former 'Manikarnika' director Krish has been accusing Kangana Ranaut since past for taking away the direction credits for the film. As according to him, Kangana has just shot for a few scenes of 'Manikarnika' while the major film was shot by him.

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Yogi announces tax exemption for 'Uri' in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government Monday decided to give state GST exemption to Bollywood blockbuster 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.

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‘Thackeray’ box office collection Day 4

Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer 'Thackeray' saw a dip in collections at the domestic box office on its first Monday.

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Rekha’s reaction posing next to Big B's pic

Although Rekha has not shot for the calendar, she made sure to go through each photo attentively. However, when she came across Amitabh Bachchan’s picture, her reaction was something you just couldn’t miss.

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Movie Review: 'Mary Queen Of Scots' - 3/5

‘Mary Queen of the Scots’ has a timely premise with a lot to say about toxic masculinity and women empowerment but never gets around to it, despite its brief sparks of brilliance that quickly die out before catching fire.

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‘Total Dhamaal’ first song ‘Paisa Paisa’

The track titled, ‘Paisa Paisa’ features the entire star cast of the film. While the man are all dressed in blue suits, the leading lady Madhuri Dixit-Nene can be seen showing off her moves in a matching gown.

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dehort: Word of the day for January 30, 2019

dehort , v :
(transitive, rare or obsolete) To dissuade.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Tiny house on wheels has the Wright stuff



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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud.

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Trump tracker: How his first two years have gone - in eight graphics

Donald Trump says his administration is one of the greatest ever, but do the facts back that up?

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US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer.

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Venezuela crisis: Desperate women selling their hair

Some of those fleeing the country's political crisis are going to extreme measures to make money.

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The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life?

A popularity contest backing YouTube star, PewDiePie, got out of hand and two teenage hackers are in hiding.

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Woman trapped in billionaire's New York lift all weekend

The employee of a New York billionaire was stuck in the lift from Friday until Monday, officials say.

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Howard Schultz: Starbucks tycoon roasted over 2020 plan

Democrats say ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz will re-elect Donald Trump if he runs as an independent.

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John Malkovich: Harvey Weinstein play may 'upset' people

The American actor is set to star in Bitter Wheat, a play inspired by the disgraced film producer.

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NBC host Tom Brokaw: Hispanics 'should work harder at assimilation'

The veteran newsman said Latinos must "make sure that all their kids are learning to speak English".

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Brexit: MPs preparing to vote on amendments to PM's deal

The proposed changes to Theresa May's deal could shape the next stage of negotiations with the EU.

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Trump sceptical a deal on border wall can be reached

The president says he doubts he would lower the sum he is prepared to accept for a border barrier.

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Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'

José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived.

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Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede

More than 1,000 people showed up to an event in Malaysia giving away just 200 coupons.

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Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant

Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir.

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Hakeem al-Araibi campaigners say Bahraini footballer's case is urgent

The case of Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi "has become an absolute emergency" according to campaigners.

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A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey

A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018.

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Love Sonia: Why Freida Pinto made a film about sex slaves

The Slumdog Millionaire star on why Love Sonia is her most challenging role yet.

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Kamala Harris and the US state looking to take down Trump

With a front-runner in the 2020 race, and the House Speaker winning her shutdown battle, the state is resurgent.

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Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.

A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society.

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Russia art theft: Thief steals painting in front of gallery goers

A thief steals a painting from a busy gallery in Moscow.

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Kite surfer 'jumps' 200m over sand spit in Dawlish

Professional kite surfer Olly Bridge gets the "leap of his life" in a heart-stopping 200 metre jump.

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Deadly tornado hits Cuba's capital, Havana

Three people are dead and more than 172 injured after a rare tornado ripped through Cuba's capital, Havana.

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Nick Clegg: 'Social media platforms must make protections better'

The new Facebook vice-president says the firm will do "whatever it takes" to make its platforms safer.

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Rent pre-record screened as broken foot halts live show

Fox television's live performance is seriously affected by the lead actor's injury.

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New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?

A controversial new abortion law has been enacted in New York state, but why has it caused such a heated debate?

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Venezuela crisis: Why the military is backing Maduro

The president's position looks shaky but the military has reason to keep him in power, experts say.

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Kumbh Mela: How to find someone lost at the world's biggest gathering

Thousands get lost at India's Kumbh Mela festival. Luckily, volunteers are on hand to reunite friends and families.

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Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's trial: From shocking to bizarre

Gold-plated rifles and a fatal handshake snub - what we've been told about Joaquín Guzmán so far.

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‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable.

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Brumadinho dam: Anger grows towards Brazil mine firm Vale

Politicians say Vale SA must be held responsible for last week's disaster with hundreds feared dead.

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US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's leader has colostomy bag removed

The Brazilian leader was injured in a knife attack while on the campaign trail in September.

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Havana tornado: Cuba's capital hit by rare twister

The first twister to hit Havana in decades leaves at least three people dead and almost 200 injured.

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Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'

José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived.

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Venezuela crisis: Desperate women selling their hair

Some of those fleeing the country's political crisis are going to extreme measures to make money.

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I-T dept raids Saravana Stores, two realty firms in Tamil Nadu

The Income Tax (I-T) department on Tuesday conducted searches on premises belonging to a real estate firms G-Square and Lotus Group, and retail firm S

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Asia Bibi blasphemy case: Pakistan SC to decide on allowing review plea against acquittal

Pakistan’s Supreme Court is set to decide on Tuesday whether to allow an appeal against the acquittal of a Christian woman who was on death row for e

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I-T dept. confiscated benami assets worth ₹6,900 crore under anti-benami law

The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth ₹6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency

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Student exchange programmes are a big hit in Hyderabad

Having to eat just lettuce for dinner to overcoming animal phobia, teenagers on student exchange programmes are but wiser

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Ayodhya: Centre moves SC seeking nod to return 67-acre land to original owners

In a fresh plea, the Centre said it had acquired 67 acres of land around the 2.77 acre disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid site

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Honour for Carnatic musician

Veteran vocal and violin exponent Karaikudi M.S.Mani was presented with the annual ‘TCM Lifetime Achievement Award’ given away by the Tiruchi Carnatic

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Tornado hits Cuba; 4 dead, nearly 200 injured

The twister was the strongest to hit Cuba in nearly 80 years

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George Fernandes no more: he was a champion of democracy, says President Ramnath Kovind

Former Defence Minister in the Vajpayee government George Fernandes passed away on Tuesday in New Delhi, according to family members. He was 88.Prime

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Syria and Iran sign 'strategic' economic agreement

The new agreements come against the backdrop of fresh US sanctions against Iran

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A junction in need of traffic regulation

It remains chaotic with haphazard movement of vehicles throughout the day, particularly during peak hours

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15 kids injured as school bus falls off culvert

Vehicle was carrying 70 students; probe ordered

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CID to speed up probe in Abhaya, Akshaya Gold scams

Top official representing both firms arrested recently

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ISRO’s expo of space missions a big draw in Machilipatnam

Replicas of PSLV, GSLV and Chandrayaan among the models on display

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Housewarming for four lakh houses next month

Sanction houses for all eligible: CM

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Parties come up with catchy slogans in run-up to elections

Telugu Desam Party ahead in the campaign with its slogan ‘Babu malli meere raavali’

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Our combine will come up with long-term plans: Raghavulu

‘Seat-sharing talks will be held in mid-February’

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Polavaram project trialrun on May 30: CM

Full scale release of water in first week of June, he says

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BJP ‘bus yatra’ gets organising panels

Sops to BCs an election stunt, it says

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Still regretting floating Telugu Desam: Nadendla

‘BCs will not believe Naidu’s promises ‘

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Naidu made AP a haven for corruption, says CPI leader

We will contest polls in alliance with Jana Sena, he says

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‘Chalo Kathipudi’: Kapu leaders making arrangements

To press for categorisation of community under the BC ‘F’

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Fire breaks out at steel plant again, worker suffers injuries

This is the third mishap at VSP in less than a fortnight

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Panchagramala row: Fast ends with call for ‘Chalo Amaravati’

Status quo should have been maintained: Aja Sarma

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AMTZ focusing on critical components research: MD

Aim is to save money by cutting down on equipment imports

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‘Skin Safar Rath’ to raise awareness on ailments

A ‘Skin Safar Rath’ reached RK Beach here on Monday, with dermatologists from King George Hospital (KGH), Gitam Medical College and NRI Medical Colleg

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George Fernandes, former Defence Minister, passes away

The 88-year-old political stalwart was a former Indian trade unionist, journalist, agriculturist, and member of Rajya Sabha from Bihar.

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India witnessing birth of fascism, says CMP leader

The 10th party congress of the Community Marxist Party (CMP) began here on Monday with its senior party leader T.R.N. Nambeesan hoisting the flag.Inau

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U.S. hits Venezuela state-owned oil company with sanctions

The sanctions will include a freeze on any assets the firm may have in U.S. jurisdictions and bar Americans from doing business with it.

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Shooting in Houston injures five police officers, two suspects dead

Five police officers were injured in a shooting in Houston, Texas on Monday evening, which also left two suspects dead on the scene, the Houston polic

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Panels to monitor supply of pulses at subsidised rates

They will be provided at a subsidy of ₹15 per kg under a Central scheme

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China has an offer that it says can pave Modi's road to power

China has an offer that it says can pave Modi's road to powerA state media outlet says it won't be good news for China if jobs become the Achilles' heel that Modi fears.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MATAVU

9 bankruptcy cases get a final date with fate

9 bankruptcy cases get a final date with fateThe dozen high-profile cases owed around Rs 2.5 lakh crore to lenders. These cases are yet to be sorted.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FV2xsD

P2P lenders now under RBI's probing gaze

P2P lenders now under RBI's probing gazeRBI wants every info on P2P borrowers, lenders, financial profiles, total exposure, health of platforms.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Banufa

A Vodafone manoeuvre has bankers in a huddle

A Vodafone manoeuvre has bankers in a huddle'Orphan SPV' leaves banks with no recourse to UK telco's balance sheet or equity shares in case of a VIL default.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MDL6gS

Suman Kumari is Pak's 1st Hindu woman judge

Suman Kumari is Pak's 1st Hindu woman judgeSuman, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot, will serve in her native district.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HKNKTo

George Fernandes rose above identity divide

George Fernandes rose above identity divideAn active trade unionist, he was involved in the railway strike in 1974, which disrupted train services across the country and invited a massive government crackdown.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2SgRr72

How Wipro boss' 3-year report card looks like

How Wipro boss' 3-year report card looks likeAs Wipro lags behind its peers, CEO says company needs a few more quarters to see faster growth.

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Jet comes up with a 3-part deal to stay afloat

Jet comes up with a 3-part deal to stay afloatAccording to Girish Vanvari, the Jet communique to stock exchanges means that a deal with Etihad is on the cards.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HD9roj

Fernandes wanted to be reborn as a Vietnamese

Fernandes wanted to be reborn as a VietnameseFernandes cited Vietnam as an example as to how a country can be determined and innovative and think 100 years ahead.

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Govt wants to return non-disputed Ayodhya land

Govt wants to return non-disputed Ayodhya landThe central government in 1991 had acquired 67 acre land around the disputed site.

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'Midcaps a collateral damage, throwing out baby with bathwater'

Rajat Jain on how to play the capex theme at a time when private sector capex is yet to take off

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Ambit’s 30 stks that it says can deliver 10-bagger returns in 10 yrs

Brokerage found only 21 stocks inexpensive, but said, all 30 remain ten-bagger candidates.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2DGw3jO

Vivek Mavani prefers low beta plays, betting on these two themes

I do not really see a point in venturing into midcaps at this point of time, says Mavani

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Lending not redundant due to small pitfalls: Iyer

There is a regulatory limit as to how much you can lend to a particular sector.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2DHvJRT

Traders suggest Nifty Put spread strategy

Assume Nifty hits 10,000 post the Budget; the 10500 call is Rs 500 ITM.

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Bank shares mixed; YES Bank dips over 2%

The Nifty Bank index was trading 0.22 per cent down at 26,594.45 around 12:53 pm.

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Confiscated benami assets worth Rs 6,900-cr: I-T dept

The tax department started initiating action under this law, implemented by the Modi government, from November 1, 2016.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2G7wdlO

Government sets March deadline to resolve 9 top insolvency cases

The dozen high-profile cases owed around Rs 2.5 lakh crore to lenders. These cases are yet to be sorted.

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Like Turkey, India turns to Central Bank for help before polls

The demand on the central bank comes right in the middle of its financial year that runs from July to June, and follows a contentious battle with former Governor Urjit Patel about the institution’s autonomy.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FVOm6P

Maharashtra sugar commissioner initiates recovery proceedings against sugar mills to pay farmers

In the last sugar season (October to September), when the sugar commissioner's office had issued RRCs to some 40 sugar mills, they had liquidated huge quantities of sugar to clear the dues of the farmers.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MCQroK

India keen to triple exports to Argentina, eyes additional $1.5 bn trade

Ahead of Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s likely visit to India next month, India is also keen to promote ethnic products such as Alphonso mangoes and Khadi.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Bb8I7U

Farm tales: Low pulses production, falling prices continue to hurt farmers

With farmer anger on the rise, protests and farm politics are intensifying in the region which has groomed prominent politicians.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CUKyPo

Mindtree founders hope to stall takeover

Mindtree founders continue their search for a white knight even as they oppose the largest shareholder and Coffee Day founder V G Siddhartha’s impending sale of his 21% stake to L&T.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2FUwB7Y

Mphasis eyes double-digit revenue from Blackstone

The firm is working with 10 of Blackstone’s 95 portfolio firms and there is enough opportunity for expansion.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Um1oxx

A tiny screw reveals why iPhones won’t be 'assembled in USA'

Though Apple stepped up efforts to diversify supply chain, that hunt has homed in on India and Vietnam, not US.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2sO7v1S

3 years on, Abidali Neemuchwala has several hits, and misses too

As Wipro lags behind its peers, CEO says company needs a few more quarters to see faster growth.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MBkhda

Global IT spending to reach USD 3.8 trillion in 2020: Gartner

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total at USD 3.76 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 per cent from last year, according to research firm Gartner.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Sd7DGz

Suman Kumari becomes Pakistan's first Hindu woman judge

Suman, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot, will serve in her native district.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HKNKTo

Race for 'hypersonic' weapons heats up as France joins fray

Hypersonics are like missiles that travel at over five times the speed of sound (Mach 5) but are able to manoeuvre in mid-flight, making them much harder to track and intercept than traditional projectiles.

from Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MEaYJn

Rafflesian: Word of the day for January 29, 2019

Rafflesian , adj :
Of or relating to Sir Stamford Raffles, a British colonial statesman known for his founding of modern Singapore and British Malaya. (Singapore) Of or relating to an educational institution named after Sir Stamford Raffles. Rafflesian n (Singapore) A current or former student of an educational institution named after Sir Stamford Raffles. Today is the bicentennial of the day in 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles sailed up the Singapore River and landed on the main island of Singapore, having visited Saint John’s Island the previous day.

Wikipedia article of the day for January 29, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for January 29, 2019 is Antlia.
Antlia (from Latin for "pump") is a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. It was established by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century, and its name was later abbreviated from "Antlia Pneumatica" by John Herschel. Completely visible from latitudes south of 49 degrees north, it is close to the stars forming the old constellation of the ship Argo Navis. Antlia is a faint constellation; its brightest star is Alpha Antliae, an orange giant that is a suspected variable star, ranging between apparent magnitudes 4.22 and 4.29. S Antliae is an eclipsing binary star system, changing in brightness as one star passes in front of the other; sharing a common envelope, the stars are so close they will one day merge to form a single star. Two star systems with known exoplanets, HD 93083 and WASP-66, lie within Antlia, as do NGC 2997, a spiral galaxy, and the Antlia Dwarf Galaxy.

Monday, January 28, 2019

Taliban talks: Will negotiations lead to peace in Afghanistan?

Both sides describe "progress", is this the beginning of the end of Afghanistan's 17-year conflict?

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Fyre Festival: My front-row seat for the chaos in the Exumas

Two new documentaries detail the mess of the 2017 event in the Bahamas. This is the islanders' story.

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The mistake that led to a £1.2bn business

How two Estonian friends built popular money transfer business TransferWise.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UlJ07M

Venezuela crisis: Will the US target oil exports?

Washington is trying to cripple President Maduro's government but is yet to sanction its key oil exports.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DCkvxH

Spurs suffer second cup exit in a week as Palace go through - highlights & report

Tottenham suffer a second cup exit in four days as they lose to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup fourth round at Selhurst Park.

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Cases against Dalit activist: Forum wants President’s intervention

Criticising the Maharashtra government for implicating Dalit intellectual, writer, and activist Anand Teltumbde in “false cases”, Forum for Secular De

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Bhopal gas tragedy: SC to hear Centre’s plea for enhanced compensation in April

The Union government has filed a curative petition seeking additional ₹7,844 crore from Union Carbide and other firms for paying compensation to the Bhopal gas tragedy victims.

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Cyclists create a Guinness World Record in Hubballi

1,235 of them pedal a 4-km stretch in a single line

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Five monkeys found dead in one day in Sagar taluk

Five monkeys were found dead in Sagar taluk on Sunday. Rajesh Suragihalli, District Health Officer, told The Hindu that while two monkeys were found d

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PLP outlay for Mysuru pegged at over ₹14,000 crore

The Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) for Mysuru district for 2019-20 has envisaged the scope for investment in various sectors at ₹14,444.37 crore.

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Seminar explores business opportunities in Malnad region

Farmers urged to supplement income through value addition

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Stakeholders expect Mysuru tourism to soar high with additional flights

The city has been linked to five new destinations under the Centre’s UDAN scheme

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SC seeks information on detention centres, foreigners detained there in Assam

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to provide it various details including number of functional detention centres in Assam and the number

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Asia Bibi’s lawyer returns home to fight her case

Mr. Malook went to the Netherlands last year due to “security concerns” when violence broke out soon after Bibi’s acquittal.

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U.S. envoy briefs Afghan officials on talks with the Taliban

The statement also claims the Taliban demanded from Mr. Khalilzad the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Afghanistan, but that there was no agreement on that.

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Baby girl dies after falling from escalator at Metro station in Bengaluru

The baby slipped through the gap on the escalator at Srirampura Metro station and fell on the road below

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IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

A Delhi court on Monday granted bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism

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Woman killed after being hit by motorcycle during foot march near Bengaluru

Renukamma was part of the Madhya Nishedha Andolana Karnataka foot march when she was hit in Nelamangala

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Japan PM vows to step up China ties but bolster defense

Abe said Japan-China relations have returned to “normal” since he visited Beijing in October and he now wants to further promote their cooperation in trade and other areas.

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Inter-church council warns of protest

Recruitment norms in Christian educational institutions

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R-Day messages lay stress on secularism

Ministers caution against moves to disturb social harmony as State celebrates 70th Republic Day

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China jails prominent rights lawyer for 4-1/2 years for subversion

The verdict makes a “mockery” of Chinese President Xi Jinping's claims to champion the rule of law, Yaqiu Wang, a Hong Kong-based Human Rights Watch researcher said in a statement.

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Screen Actors Guild awards, Pope Francis in Panama, and other news in pictures

9.45 a.m. Black Panther wins at Screen Actors Guild AwardsSuperhero movie “Black Panther,” a film heralded for its predominantly black cast and vibran

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25% voter turnout in first few hours of Jind bypoll

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of INLD legislator Hari Chand Middha last August last year.

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IT/ITeS companies asked to file compliance reports

Exemption given to the companies on Standing Orders expired on January 24

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Fulfilled a childhood dream via LPG scheme: Modi

PM inaugurates BPCL’s Integrated Refinery Expansion Complex in Kochi

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Finally, KSRTC has funds to pay salary

First time in 25 years; aided by record collection from Sabarimala services this season

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Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

Washington warns against the intimidation of opposition leader Juan Guaidó and US diplomats.

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Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil

More than 300 people are missing two days after a dam collapsed as the number of dead rises to 58.

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Protesters and riot police clash in Honduras

Demonstrations mark the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Juan Orlando Hernández.

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Peru landslide kills at least 15 at hotel wedding party

A torrent of mud and rocks crashes into a hotel, causing walls to collapse on guests, officials say.

from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean https://bbc.in/2Um9QNj

Emiliano Sala search: Family 'struggling with few answers'

The family of missing footballer Emiliano Sala thank donors who helped raise £280,000 for a private search.

from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean https://bbc.in/2HAx9l2

Venezuelan pirates - the new scourge of the Caribbean

As Venezuela's economy collapses, a tide of lawlessness - and piracy - is spreading to the nearby island of Trinidad.

from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean https://bbc.in/2TdOP77

Fyre Festival: My front-row seat for the chaos in the Exumas

Two new documentaries detail the mess of the 2017 event in the Bahamas. This is the islanders' story.

from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean https://bbc.in/2CQOLDt

Will US target Venezuelan oil?

Washington is trying to cripple President Maduro's government but is yet to sanction its key oil exports.

from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean https://bbc.in/2DCkvxH

Experts: Trump's tape-bound women trafficking claim is misleading

In Friday's Rose Garden comments temporarily ending the shutdown, President Trump repeated an anecdote that has become a common refrain in his arguments for the building of his border wall.

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खतरे में कर्नाटक सरकार? CM कुमारस्वामी बोले- कांग्रेस विधायकों ने क्रॉस की लिमिट, मैं इस्तीफा देने को तैयार

न्यूज एजेंसी एएनआई के मुताबिक जब कुमारस्वामी से पूछा गया कि 'कांग्रेस...

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पेपल लीक से परेशान हैं युवा, पीएम मोदी से की अपील, जल्‍द शुरू करें 'प्रधानमंत्री चीट फंड योजना'

देशभर में पेपर लीक (Paper Leak) से परेशान बेरोजगार युवाओं ने प्रधानमंत्री...

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How's The Josh : 11 हजार फुट की ऊंचाई, खून जमा देने वाली ठंड और भारतीय जवानों का मार्शल आर्ट, देखें VIDEO

पूरा उत्तर भारत इस समय शीतलहर की चपेट में है. पहाड़ों में बर्फजारी है और...

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IND vs NZ: विराट कोहली ने 'लड्डू' कैच छोड़ने के बाद किया ये कारनामा, वायरल हआ VIDEO

भारत और न्यूजीलैंड (India Vs New Zealand) के बीच तीसरे वनडे (IND vs NZ 3rd ODI) में विराट कोहली (Virat Kohli)...

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सुपरहीरो बनने के लिए इस एक्ट्रेस ने एक साल तक ली ट्रेनिंग, Video देख आ जाएंगे ऋतिक-सलमान को भी पसीने

हॉलीवुड मूवी (Hollywood Movie) 'कैप्टन मारवल (Captain Marvel)' के लिए हॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस ब्री...

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संस्थाओं की बर्बादी के बीच जनता की मदहोशी, यही तो हैं अच्छे दिन

इंडियन एक्सप्रेस की ख़बर के बाद सीबीआई जो सफाई देती है वो और भी गंभीर है....

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बर्फबारी बनी मुसीबत: बंद हुई सड़क तो 9 KM तक बुजुर्ग को कंधे पर लादकर पहुंचाया अस्पताल

रविवार को मंडी में एक बुजुर्ग को कंधों पर लादकर अस्पताल पहुंचाया गया....

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UPSSSC Recruitment 2019: चकबंदी अधिकारी और अन्य के 672 पदों पर निकली वैकेंसी, जानिए डिटेल

उत्तर प्रदेश अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग (UPSSSC) ने विभिन्न पदों पर भर्ती के लिए...

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लोकसभा चुनाव को लेकर बीजेपी और शिवसेना समझौते के करीब, 24-24 का निकल सकता है फॉर्मूला : सूत्र

महाराष्‍ट्र में मुख्‍यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस की कोशिशें रंग लाती दिख रही...

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इसके बाद अनंत कुमार हेगड़े ने कांग्रेस नेता के सवालों का जवाब देने की बजाय,...

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Raj Thackeray Son Wedding Reception: राज ठाकरे के बेटे अमित ठाकरे (Amit Thackeray) की रिसेप्शन की तस्वीरें...

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Sarkari Naukri: RRB में लाखों पदों पर होगी भर्तियां, कुछ के आवेदन शुरू, जानिए डिटेल

रेलवे (Railway) में बंपर भर्तियां होनी हैं. कुछ पदों पर भर्ती के लिए नोटिफिकेशन...

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IND vs NZ: शिखर धवन ने की फील्डिंग को देख गुस्सा गए हार्दिक पंड्या, कह दिया ऐसा, देखें VIDEO

तीसरा वनडे (India Vs New Zealand) बे ओवल (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui) में खेला जा रहा है. हार्दिक पंड्या (Hardik...

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ऋषि कपूर (Rishi Kapoor) पिछले साल सितंबर में न्यूयॉर्क अपने इलाज के लिए रवाना हुए थे...

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ED ने कहा- जांच में सहयोग नहीं कर रहे कार्ति चिदंबरम तो SC बोला- हमें बताओ आपको कब पूछताछ करनी है

कार्ति की याचिका पर सुनवाई करते हुए चीफ जस्टिस रंजन गोगोई ने कहा कि अगर...

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कुंभ में अखिलेश यादव की 'गंगा की सौगंध' शुरू कर सकती है आरक्षण पर नई बहस

प्रयागराज में चल रहे महाकुंभ में नेता भी डुबकी लगाने में पीछे नही हैं.  यूपी...

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टॉयलेट पॉट के अंदर बैठा हुआ था सांप, महिला जैसे ही बैठी तो हुआ ऐसा

ऑस्ट्रेलिया के ब्रिसबेन में एक घर के टॉयलेट में कुछ ऐसा हुआ. जिसने हर किसी को...

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सन्नी देओल ने मम्मी प्रकाश कौर के साथ शेयर की तस्वीर, मिनटों में हो गई Viral

सन्नी देओल और उनकी मां मां प्रकाश कौर की यह तस्वीर सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो...

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SSC JE Recruitment Notification: 1 फरवरी को जारी होगा नोटिफिकेशन, जानिए डिटेल

स्टाफ सेलेक्शन कमीशन (SSC) ने जूनियर इंजीनियर भर्ती परीक्षा से संबंधित एक...

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राजस्थान के रामगढ़ विधानसभा उपचुनाव के लिए मतदान जारी

राजस्थान के  रामगढ़ विधानसभा उप चुनाव के लिए मतदान जारी है. निर्वाचन...

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High-rise buildings defaulting on water bills may soon face action

Khader inaugurates modern market-cum-commercial complex at Urwa Market

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Rajasthan’s Ramgarh constituency to witness triangular contest

Election to the constituency could not be held along with other seats due to the death of BSP candidate Laxman Singh few days ahead of the polling on December 7

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Morning digest: Assembly bypoll in Haryana's Jind, Finance Minister to meet heads of public sector banks, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Proud to be 1st Hindu-American to run for president: Tulsi Gabbard

The 37-year-old had on January 11 announced that she would be running for the White House in 2020.

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Amaravati abuzz with marathon runners

About 5,000 people turn up for three races

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Good response to swimming contest

493 swim breadth of Krishna upstream Prakasam Barrage

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Waste handling at Thripunithura municipality proves a damp squib

Space for waste collection not identified; plastic recycling not taken up, says Opposition

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Biennale a global platform for budding artists: Yechury

‘Mix of foreign and Indian artists at the art extravaganza impressive’

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Mystery additions to India's Harvard list are raising many eyebrows

Mystery additions to India's Harvard list are raising many eyebrowsThe panel found many institutes eligible just 5 months after it rejected them. And that's raising hackles.

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RBI memo may shut NPA critics up for good

RBI memo may shut NPA critics up for goodRBI's stern move a year ago had rattled India's high & mighty and irked many within the government.

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Will Modi give you a tax cut? Here's the math

Will Modi give you a tax cut? Here's the mathExperts are expecting big tax cuts and other benefits from this year’s Budget. ET Wealth looks at the feasibility.

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Modi may put reforms aside in Budget for encore

Modi may put reforms aside in Budget for encoreThe budget is expected to project growth of around 7.5 percent for the next financial year.

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IAF's Jaguar crashes in UP's Kushinagar

IAF's Jaguar crashes in UP's KushinagarAccording to reports, the aircraft was on a routine mission from Gorakhpur. The pilot manged to eject safely. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident.

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Control your MLAs or I quit: K'taka CM to Cong

Control your MLAs or I quit: K'taka CM to CongSiddaramaiah supporters on Sunday criticised Kumaraswamy by saying that no development work has taken place even after seven months of his government have passed

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Zee boss gets 3 months to find a stake buyer

Zee boss gets 3 months to find a stake buyer“I am pleased to share that we have achieved an understanding with lenders,” Subhash Chandra said.

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Leaders who sell false dreams get thrashed: Gadkari

Leaders who sell false dreams get thrashed: GadkariAfter BJP's defeats in three states in December last year, Gadkari had said that leadership should have the tendency to own up defeat and failures.

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Cong wants 'defenestration' of Modi: Tharoor

Cong wants 'defenestration' of Modi: TharoorSpeaking on Priyanka Gandhi's induction as the Congress's general secretary, the 62-year-old MP from Thiruvananthapuram said she had the charisma to galvanise voters and will be an asset to the party.

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Assam: SC seeks info on detention camps, detainees

Assam: SC seeks info on detention camps, detaineesThe apex court asked the Centre to provide various details about the detention centres, the period of detention of detainees and the status of their cases before the Foreigners Tribunal.

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2 sectors to benefit as India to restart spend cycle: Andrade

Volatility will remain the key at least in the first half of the calendar year, says Andrade.

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Invest in both equities & debt in India: Bill Maldonado

Other developed markets and emerging markets should outperform US markets, says Maldonado.

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More pain for Graphite India, HEG; stocks tank up to 15%

Shares of HEG fell for the third straight session, declining 11 per cent.

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Jet seeks nod to convert loan into shares

The airline will also seek approval for their lenders to appoint a nominee director to the board.

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JSW Steel near 13-mth low; more downside likely

The stock broke below its support at Rs 275.6, the 23.6 per cent Fibonacci projection level.

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Ray Dalio fears the next economic meltdown

Dalio is worried by external forces, the drivers that exist beyond what we would normally associate with a recession.

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Narendra Modi may put reforms aside in Budget for a 2019 encore

The budget is expected to project growth of around 7.5 percent for the next financial year.

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Chinese importers rework up to $500 million Indian cotton yarn orders

India exported $892.4 million worth of cotton yarn to China in April-November, up 2.5% from $870.2 million in 2017-18.

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RBI governor Shaktikanta Das to meet top global funds in Singapore, Hong Kong

The objective is to find out what stops global investors from bringing in long-term money into the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

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Budget 2019: Farm stress busters, tax sops on government agenda

A farm package has been in the works with various options including income transfer, a more liberal MSP scheme, and interest waivers for crop loans repaid on time on the table.

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Cabinet likely to approve agri-package for farmers on Monday

The agriculture ministry has recommended several short & long term solutions to address farm distress.

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Efforts on to double exports from USD 321 billion: Suresh Prabhu

He said the Air Cargo policy announced on January 15 this year will boost fish exports, adding that the Centre and Goa government would tie up to form clusters to make value-added products.

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Wipro plans to double campus hiring this year as company sees growth

As the top four Indian IT companies see resurgence of growth, demand for young talent, who could be trained in newer digital skills, are seeing a steady increase.

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View: India is losing the Artificial intelligence battle to China, one app at a time

Soon, Chinese apps will have more data about the next billion Indian internet users than others.

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Global issues notwithstanding, 2019 to be growth year for Indian IT, says C P Gurnani

"Technology is at the core of everything we do, be it solving the skill problem or sustainability issues," Gurnani told.

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Samsung Galaxy M10 for Rs 7,990, M20 for Rs 10,990 in India on Jan 28

The sources said that the 2GB and 16GB version of Galaxy M10 will be priced at Rs 7,990 and 3GB and 32GB version will cost Rs 8,990.

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Our entrepreneurs can beat the best from the world: Nandan Nilekani

The remarks come amid concerns on how to foster local entrepreneurship in the face of the hyper-competition and pitches for safeguarding the local entrepreneurs' interest being made.

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OPPO to establish manufacturing cluster in Greater Noida

Located at the Industrial Township in Greater Noida, the EMC is expected to receive a total investment of around Rs 3,500 crore over a period of 5-10 years, the company said in a statement.

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Shinzo Abe vows Kim Jong Un meeting to 'break shell of mutual distrust'

Domestically, Abe vowed to press ahead with an upcoming consumption tax hike from the current eight percent to 10 percent from October.

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Nissan faces SEC probe over executive pay

Nissan, which said it began investigating Ghosn after a whistleblower report, also faces charges over the alleged under-reporting of compensation.

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Wikipedia article of the day for January 28, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for January 28, 2019 is Paul Henderson.
Paul Henderson (born January 28, 1943) is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. A left winger, he played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flames and five in the World Hockey Association for the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls. Appearing in over 1,000 games, he scored 376 goals and 758 points. He led Team Canada to victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, scoring the game-winning goal in the sixth, seventh and eighth games, the last of which was voted the "sports moment of the century" by The Canadian Press. The series, played at the height of the Cold War, was viewed as a battle for hockey supremacy. Henderson played in two All-Star Games and has twice been inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (individually and as a member of the 1972 national team). He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 2013.

Karan Johar represents Bollywood at Davos

This year, filmmaker-producer Karan Johar was invited to be part of this exclusive event a third time in succession

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caliginous: Word of the day for January 28, 2019

caliginous , adj :
(archaic or literary) Dark, obscure; murky.

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Trudeau fires Canada's ambassador to China amid Huawei controversy

Justin Trudeau acted after controversial comments the ambassador made about the Huawei extradition case.

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Jolo church attack: Many killed in Philippines

One bomb went off outside the cathedral on Jolo island while a second exploded as soldiers responded.

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Taliban talks: US envoy says significant progress made in Qatar

A US envoy is heading to Kabul after six days of talks in Qatar aimed at ending the Afghan conflict.

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Brumadinho dam collapse: Hope fades for hundreds missing in Brazil

At least 34 people are confirmed dead as rescue teams try to locate hundreds buried beneath sludge.

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Prince Philip 'deeply sorry' after Sandringham car crash

Prince Philip wishes a passenger a "speedy recovery" in a note after an accident near Sandringham.

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Mersea Island homeless grandparents living in car

Grandparents Tina and Winston Reid have been moving around Mersea Island, in Essex.

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Louisiana shootings: Five killed and suspect at large

US police are searching for a gunman suspected of killing five people, including his parents.

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Banksy tribute to Bataclan terror victims stolen in Paris

A mural by the British artist painted in tribute to the victims of the 2015 terror attack is removed.

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Michael Jackson doc Leaving Neverland is 'disturbing and devastating'

Journalists react after watching Leaving Neverland at the Sundance Film Festival in the US.

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Holocaust Memorial Day: 'Shocking' levels of denial remain

Holocaust survivor Steven Frank says the figures are "terribly worrying".

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet in final

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry when they meet in an Australian Open final where both can create new records.

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro given ultimatum by European leaders

A number of EU countries say they will recognise Venezuela's opposition if elections are not called.

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Kurdish protesters storm Turkish military camp in Iraq

At least one person has died after protesters attacked the camp in Iraq's Kurdish region on Saturday.

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Trump insists Mexico wall will be built despite deal to end shutdown

The US president is defiant despite failing to secure funds in his long confrontation with Democrats.

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Plus-size beauty queen: 'Pageants rebuilt my life'

Lady Mya Amarise is a British Muslim mother-of-four who wants more women like her to compete in beauty pageants.

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How brotherly love led to an app to help thousands of autistic children

Zafer Elcik created an app to help his autistic brother's education - now thousands use it.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'glass and steel'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "glass and steel".

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Australia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protests

Australians take part in dances, barbecues, citizenship events and protests on the national day.

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The enduring appeal of violent jihad

With IS on its last legs in Syria, the BBC's Frank Gardner explores why violent jihad will endure.

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Why Americans love the Great British Bake Off

US viewers are bingeing the series on Netflix, setting up fan groups and hosting themed parties.

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#JusticeforKhadija: The long road to justice for a student stabbed 23 times

Khadija Siddiqui's attacker was sensationally acquitted in Pakistan last year, but she didn't give up.

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Venezuela: All you need to know about the crisis in seven charts

Discontent fuelled by hyperinflation, power cuts and food and medicine shortages have led to a political crisis in Venezuela. What's going on?

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Boy George: The things I've learned

The pop star says he's "less uptight" than before - but confesses he's turning into his dad.

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Google's Brain Team: What does it do?

Tech firms hope better artificial intelligence will mean more compelling products.

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US shutdown: National press see a defeat for Donald Trump

The US press digest President Trump's deal to end the longest government shutdown in history.

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FA Cup Magic fourth round: Millwall's miracle, Shrews do their homework & FA Cup funnies

Watch the quirkier moments from the fourth round of the FA Cup so far, including Shrewsbury's set-piece homework, Millwall's magical last-minute winner and an outrageous outfit of the day.

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'A disaster' - Pellegrini furious as West Ham knocked out by AFC Wimbledon

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini says his side's defeat by AFC Wimbledon is a "disaster" as the League One side pull off a stunning FA Cup shock.

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Preparation and selection not to blame for England defeat - Root

Captain Joe Root says he will not "hide behind" excuses after England's 381-run defeat by West Indies in the first Test in Barbados.

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Kids at railway stations not always in need of ‘rescue’ or ‘restoration’: Study



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Modi govt gave Bharat Ratna to its loyalists: Kharge



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