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2 suspected JeM terrorists nabbed in UP
Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) Two terror suspects, owing allegiance to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit, have been nabbed from Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, Director General of Police (DGP) O.P. Singh said on Friday.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Poll bonds legalised crony capitalism, ban corporate donations: Ex-CEC (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The electoral bonds are a regressive reform that has further worsened the "problem of cronies running the country", says former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi, who favours a complete ban on corporate donations to parties.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Avalanche damages 30 houses in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) Thirty houses were damaged by an avalanche that hit Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez border area. No casualties have been reported so far, officials said.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Modi donates Seoul Peace Prize money to Namami Gange fund
Seoul, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Seoul Peace Prize here on Friday. He dedicated the Prize to the people of India and donated its amount to the Namami Gange Fund.
2019-02-22
Category: International, South Korea,National,Diplomacy,Politics
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Court may summon Jairam Ramesh in Doval defamation case
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday said it will on March 2 deliver its order whether Congress leader Jairam Ramesh will be summoned in a defamation case filed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's son Vivek Doval.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Media,Politics
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American IS bride's father sues Trump administration over citizenship
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) The father of a woman from Alabama, who left in November 2014 to join the Islamic State (IS) terror group, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over her American citizenship, seeking her return.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Terrorism
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Colin Crowell to face Parliamentary panel in India on Feb 25: Twitter
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Twitter on Friday confirmed that Colin Crowell, Global Vice President of Public Policy for Twitter, will face the Parliamentary Committee on Information Technology (IT) on February 25.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Politics
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Musician Peter Tork dead at 77
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Veteran musician Peter Tork, better known as a member of the pop group The Monkees, is dead. He was 77.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Aaliya Siddiqui's next film titled 'Holy Cow'
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Aaliya Siddiqui, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife, is set to produce a film titled "Holy Cow", with a cow playing the central character.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Telangana announces Rs 25 lakh to kin of Pulwama attack victims
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday announced Rs 25 lakh financial assistance each to kin of the 40 CRPF troopers killed in the February 14 Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Diplomacy,Politics
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Can't wait to see Sophie Turner as bride: Priyanka Chopra
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra on Sophie Turner's 23rd birthday, said that she cannot wait to see the "Game of Thrones" star as a bride.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Hollywood
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What was PM doing 2 hours after Pulwama attack: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Raising questions on what Prime Minister Narendra Modi was doing in the immediate aftermath of the Pulwama attack, the Congress for the second day on Friday asked why he failed to mention the attack and its victims while addressing a rally in Rudrapur district of Uttarakhand just two hours later.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Take steps to end attacks on Kashmiris: SC
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) in states and union territories to take prompt action to prevent threat, assault, intimidation and boycott targeted at Kashmiris, especially students, in the wake of the February 14 Pulwama attack.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Terrorism
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Six die in Bihar fire
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Six people, including four children of a family, were charred to death in Bihar's Gopalganj district when their thatched house caught fire due to a short circuit, police said.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Bail set at $100,000, Smollett must surrender passport
Chicago, Feb 22 (IANS) A Chicago judge set a $100,000 bond for Jussie Smollett, as the "Empire" actor made his first court appearance.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Modi conferred with Seoul Peace Prize
Seoul, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 14th Seoul Peace Prize at a function here on Friday.
2019-02-22
Category: International, South Korea,National,Diplomacy,Politics
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'Haunting of Hill House' renewed as anthology
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) "The Haunting of Hill House" has been renewed as an anthology for the streaming website Netflix.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Vadra appears before ED in money laundering case
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on Friday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the fifth time in connection with a money laundering case.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Business/Economy
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Of everyday vibes, teenage crushes, and a stolen van Gogh (IANS Books This Weekend)
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Flex your muscles with a self-help book that teaches you how to keep your motivation strong; get swayed by Manav Kaul's stories on teenage love; and, finally journey along with a conman extraordinaire as he tracks a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting -- to steal it himself.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Human Interest/Society,IANS Life,Art/Culture/Books
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Pakistan not concerned if India diverts water
Islamabad, Feb 22 (IANS) In response to India's decision to stop the flow of its share of water from the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej to Pakistan, Islamabad said that it was not concerned if New Delhi diverted water of the three eastern rivers.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Pakistan,Business/Economy,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Google remembers Irwin, the crocodile hunter
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Google on Friday dedicated a doodle celebrating wildlife conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin's life and legacy, whom many grew up watching wrestling giant crocodiles in the Australian wilderness.
2019-02-22
Category: International, India,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Withdrawal of MFN status may hit agri trade with Pakistan
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian government's decision to hike duty to 200 per cent on all imports from Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack is set to affect the already dwindling agri trade between the countries further.
2019-02-22
Category: International, India,National,Business/Economy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Mueller report over Russian interference expected within weeks
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to deliver a report in the coming weeks on results of his ongoing investigation into the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, the media reported.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Lahore High Court moved for ban on Indian films
Lahore, Feb 22 (IANS) The Lahore High Court has been asked to put a complete ban on trade, exhibition and selling of Indian films in Pakistan to reciprocate a ban on Pakistani artists working in Bollywood in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF troopers.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Pakistan,Cinema/Showbiz,Immigration/Law/Rights,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Garlic, onion lower colorectal cancer risk: Study
Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) Consumption of allium vegetables including garlic, onion and leek, is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, researchers say.
2019-02-22
Category: International, China,Health/Medicine,Lifestyle/Fashion
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India-Pakistan authors come together to re-trace a woman who belonged to both countries
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A timely book tries to point to how much India and Pakistan have in common. "The Begum: A Portrait of Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's Pioneering First Lady," is authored by Indian poet-translator Deepa Agarwal and Pakistani writer Tahmina Aziz Ayub, with an insightful introduction by acclaimed Indian writer Namita Gokhale.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,IANS Life,Politics,Religion,Art/Culture/Books
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IOC suspends India from hosting Olympic-qualifying events
Lausanne (Switzerland), Feb 22 (IANS) In a major setback for India, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday suspended all Indian applications to host future Olympic-related events until New Delhi guarantees in writing the entry of all participants.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Switzerland,Sports,Other Sports,Politics,Terrorism
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Films 'provoke our thoughts' to bring change, says 'Son Rise' filmmaker
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) National Award-winning filmmaker Vibha Bakshi, whose documentary "Son Rise" emphasises on the involvement of men in ensuring gender equality, says that a movie or a moving image has the power to push the human mind to bring about a positive change in society.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Human Interest/Society,IANS Life,Bollywood
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Act against terrorism: Modi tells global community
Seoul, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said here that the time has come for the global community to "come together" and "go beyond words" to act against terrorism, as he expressed his gratitude for South Korea's support in the wake of the Pulwama attack.
2019-02-22
Category: International, South Korea,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics,Business/Economy
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First product of Apple's electric car project could be a van: Report
San Francisco, Feb 22 (IANS) The first product of Apple's self-driving electric car project codenamed "Titan", could actually be an electric van instead of a car, the media reported.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Himachal avalanche: 5 soldiers still missing, bad weather hampers efforts
Shimla, Feb 22 (IANS) Rescuers on Friday failed to resume a search operation owing to inclement weather near the Tibet border with Himachal Pradesh, where a snow avalanche killed a soldier while five others went missing this week.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Defence/Security,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Warm Friday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) It was a warm and misty Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 16.0 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average, the weather office said.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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It's my second innings to everything: Manisha Koirala
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) From being a wife trapped in an unhappy marriage in "Lust Stories" to her portrayal as Nargis Dutt in "Sanju", Manisha Koirala is back with what she describes as her second innings, and wants to make the most of it.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,IANS Life,Bollywood,National
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Weather likely to improve in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) After two days of snowfall and heavy rain, the weather in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to improve on Friday, the Met Department said.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Environment/Wildlife
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World's largest bee spotted for the first time since 1981
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A team of researchers spotted the world's giant bee which is as big as a human thumb, in Indonesia for the first time since 1981, the media reported on Friday.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Human Interest/Society,Environment/Wildlife
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Sensex, Nifty open flat; financials in red
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Sensex and Nifty opened on a flat note on Friday as the key banking and finance stocks traded lower.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Google ends forced arbitration for employees globally
San Francisco, Feb 22 (IANS) After facing intense protests over sexual misconduct and discrimination at workplace, Google has decided to end the forced arbitration policy for its employees.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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200 US troops to remain in Syria following pullout
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) The White House has announced that a small contingent of US troops will remain in Syria following President Donald Trump's order for a "full" withdrawal of American military from the war-torn country.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
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Venezuela's Guaido visits Colombian border to receive aid
Caracas, Feb 22 (IANS) Venezuela's self-proclaimed Acting President Juan Guaido arrived on the country's border with Colombia to organise the entry of humanitarian aid that incumbent Nicolas Maduro rejects as a plot to create a pretext for US military intervention.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Venezuela,Diplomacy,Politics
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Indian-descent man admits to multi-million dollar immigration fraud
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) A 70-year-old man of Indian-descent, who pretended to be a US government official, has admitted to running a multi-million-dollar immigration fraud that duped over 100 people, according to federal prosecutors.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diaspora
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Samsung Galaxy 'S10' smartphones in India from Rs 55,900
Gurugram, Feb 22 (IANS) Samsung India on Friday opened pre-booking for its newly-launched Galaxy 'S10' series smartphones that will start from Rs 55,900.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Haryana,Business/Economy,Technology
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2,600 foreign journalists to cover Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam
Hanoi, Feb 22 (IANS) At least 2,600 foreign journalists have registered to cover the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un slated to be held here on February 27-28, a Vietnamese Minister has confirmed.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Media,Politics
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Michael B. Jordan to be directed by Denzel Washington
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Actor Michael B. Jordan is in negotiations to feature in "Journal for Jordan", to be directed by Denzel Washington.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Japanese spacecraft lands on asteroid, takes samples
Tokyo, Feb 22 (IANS) A Japanese spacecraft successfully touched down on the asteroid Ryugu on Friday, which is some 340 million km from Earth, to take samples that could provide clues on the origins of the solar system.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Japan,Science/Tech
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'Space Jam 2' gets 2021 release date
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) "Space Jam 2", a sports comedy by the Warner Bros, will hit the screens on July 16, 2021,
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Jammu-Srinagar highway remains closed
Jammu, Feb 22 (IANS) The Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed on Friday for the third consecutive day due to fresh snowfall and landslides at some place of the strategic 300 km-long road, a traffic department official said.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Business/Economy
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Nominee Alexandre Desplat to skip Oscar ceremony
Paris, Feb 22 (IANS) Alexandre Desplat, one of the five composers vying in the Best Score category of the Oscars, won't be able to attend the Academy Awards ceremony due to a recent throat surgery.
2019-02-22
Category: International, France,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Gunfight in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) A gunfight erupted on Friday between the security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town, police said.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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China, Saudi to boost financial cooperation
Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) China and Saudi Arabia on Thursday agreed to further boost financial cooperation, media reported.
2019-02-22
Category: International, China,Business/Economy,Diplomacy,Politics,Defence/Security
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Forced entry of aid to Venezuela could lead to war: Italian lawmakers
Rome, Feb 22 (IANS/AKI) The deadline set by US president Donald Trump and Venezuela's opposition leader and self-declared interim president Juan Guaido for the military to allow humanitarian aid into the crisis-hit country could spark perilous conflict, Senators from Italy's ruling 5-Star Movement said on Wednesday.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Italy,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Venezuela's Maduro welcomes medical supplies from Russia
Caracas, Feb 22 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday announced the arrival of 7.5 tons of medical supplies from Russia amid mounting pressure on him from the opposition to accept humanitarian aid from the United States and its allies.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Venezuela,Diplomacy,Health/Medicine,Politics
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There is no one quite like Akshay Kumar, Kesari proves it
The trailer of Anurag Singh's Kesari is every bit that patriotic juggernaut that we expected it to be. It is passionate and bombastic, brimming over with nationalistic indignation as Akshay Kumar, plays a wizened but lionhearted Sardar Ishar Singh who along with 21 Sikh soldiers defeated an Afghan battalion of 10,000 soldiers.
2019-02-22
Category: India, New Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Trump, Kim to meet one-on-one during summit in Vietnam
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will spend some time one-on-one next week at their second summit in Vietnam, White House officials said on Thursday.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Erdogan, Trump discuss US withdrawal from Syria over phone
Ankara, Feb 22 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed the US withdrawal from Syria over phone late on Thursday, Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Turkey,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Car bomb kills 20 in Syria: Monitor
Damascus, Feb 22 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed on Thursday when a car bomb went off in a town controlled by the Kurdish fighters in eastern Syria, a war monitor reported.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Syrian Arab Republic,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Venezuela seals border with Brazil
Caracas, Feb 22 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered the country's southern border with Brazil be sealed off, media reported.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Venezuela,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Norwegians are favourite targets of cyber crime: Report
Oslo, Feb 22 (IANS) Norwegians have become one of the favourite targets of cyber crime and are easier to be cheated than Swedes and Danes, newspaper Aftenposten reported on Thursday.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Norway,Business/Economy,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Defence/Security
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Venezuela seals border with Brazil
Caracas, Feb 22 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered the closing of the country's southern border with Brazil.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Venezuela,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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With China cooperating, UN Security Council condemns JeM's Pulwama terrorist attack
United Nations, Feb 22 (IANS) The Security Council in a show of unanimity on Thursday condemned in the "strongest terms" suicide bombing in Pulwama that killed 40 Indian security personnel and named the Jaish-e-Mohammad's (JeM).
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diplomacy,Kashmir,Immigration/Law/Rights
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US-China trade talks resume in Washington
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) Senior officials from the US and China gathered here on Thursday for a new round of trade talks, eight days before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for reaching a deal to avert the imposition of higher tariffs on imports from the Asian nation.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy,Diplomacy,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Time will come when people's sentiments will have fulfilment: Rajnath
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said "time will come" when people's sentiments, their desires and expectations will have fulfilment.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Terrorism
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I'm crazy about my wife: Mark Consuelos
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Actor Mark Consuelos has been married to wife Kelly Ripa for almost 23 years, and he couldn't be more in love.
2019-02-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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'Saudi Arabia recognises India's position on Kashmir, concerns on terror'
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The joint statement issued during the visit of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a very clear recognition of India's position on Jammu and Kashmir and shows a great deal of sensitivity to India's concerns on terrorism, sources said here on Thursday.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Terrorism
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Two companies, one platoon of PAC, 168 policemen protect UP Governor: RTI
Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preaching austerity and cutting down of government expense, Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik is being protected by two companies and one platoon of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and 168 security personnel, response to an RTI poser has revealed, the petitioner said on Thursday.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Forced entry of aid to Venezuela could lead to war, say Italian lawmakers
Rome, Feb 22 (IANS/AKI) The deadline set by US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's opposition leader and self-declared interim President Juan Guaido for the military to allow humanitarian aid into the crisis-hit country could spark perilous conflict, Senators from Italy's ruling 5-Star Movement said.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Italy,Diplomacy,Defence/Security
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Fashion designers, actors celebrate 100 years of Khadi
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Fashion designers such as Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Rina Dhaka along with Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and Aditi Rao Hydari celebrated the centennial of Khadi and presented the fabric as a style statement on the runway here on Thursday.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Lifestyle/Fashion,Art/Culture/Books
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IOC scraps Olympic quotas from Delhi shooting World Cup
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) announced on Thursday that all the 16 quota places for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on offer at the shooting World Cup here have been scrapped due to denial of visas to Pakistan players.
2019-02-22
Category: International, India,National,Sports
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Migrants to sue Italian PM, Minister in 'kidnapping' case
Rome, Feb 22 (IANS/AKI) A group of 41 migrants allegedly plans to sue Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini and Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte over a case in which 177 migrants were held on an Italian coastguard ship off Sicily for ten days in August and only allowed ashore when other nations agreed to take them.
2019-02-22
Category: International, Italy,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Pak judiciary robust, India has no case: Pak at ICJ
The Hague, Feb 22 (IANS) Presenting its case on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, Pakistan on Thursday claimed that it had a robust judicial system in its country and dismissed India's plea for repatriation of Jadhav as "devoid of legal merit".
2019-02-22
Category: International, Netherlands,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Defence/Security
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'Saudi Arabia recognises India's position on Kashmir, concerns on terror'
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The joint statement issued during the visit of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a very clear recognition of India's position on Jammu and Kashmir and shows a great deal of sensitivity to India's concerns on terrorism, officials said here on Thursday.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Sikh group helps Kashmiri students travel back home
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) Sikh non-profit organization Khalsa Aid has sent nearly 300 Kashmiri students from various places back to their home state following fear among them in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack on February 14 in which 40 CRPF troopers were killed.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Punjab,National,Education,Politics,Immigration/Law/Rights,Defence/Security
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Kashmiri students assaulted in Maharashtra, teacher asked to quit in Punjab (Roundup)
New Delhi/Yavatmal/Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) Four Kashmiri students in Maharahstra have been assaulted while a Kashmiri teacher in a private university in Punjab said he was asked to quit on Thursday even as the Supreme Court said it may take up Friday a PIL seeking security for students from the Valley in wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Defence/Security
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Reference to conditions for talks in joint statement reaffirms India's position: Ex-diplomats
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Even as there has been hard talk by the government over the Pulwama terror attack, a reference to the need to create necessary conditions for resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan in the joint statement issued during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman indicated that talks continue to be an option if India's conditions are met.
2019-02-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Terrorism
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10% quota Bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly
Dehradun, Feb 21 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Thursday tabled a Bill in the state Assembly to provide 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and higher education for economically weaker sections (EWS) in the general category.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Karnataka Cong MLA remanded to custody in assault case
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Karnataka Congress legislator J.N. Ganesh was remanded to 14-day judicial custody, a day after he was arrested in an assault case at a resort in the Ramanagara district, the police said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Seer performs symbolic 'shilanyas' of Ram temple in Kashi
Varanasi, Feb 21 (IANS) Jyotish and Dwarka Sharda Peeth Shankracharya Swamy Swaroopanand Saraswati on Thursday performed a symbolic 'shilanyaas' in Varanasi of the proposed Ram temple at Ayodhya.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics,Religion
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India well prepared for World Cup, says Ganguly
Greater Noida, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said that India have played good cricket in the last couple of months which makes them favourites to win the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in England.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,Sports,Cricket
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Jet seeks shareholders' nod for converting debt into equity
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Beleaguered Jet Airways on Thursday held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to seek shareholders' approval for a Bank-led Provisional Resolution Plan (BLPRP) as part of which lenders will become the largest equity owners of the airline.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Kashmiri varsity teacher in Punjab says forced to quit after social media post
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) A teacher from Jammu and Kashmir in a private university near Punjab's Jalandhar city said that he was "forced" to resign after a social media post linking him to comments regarding the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF troopers were killed on February 14.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Human Interest/Society,Defence/Security
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Weak growth spurred RBI to cut rate; MPC considered bigger cut
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Weak growth impulses along with expectations of lower food and fuel prices led the Reserve Bank of India to cut its key lending rate earlier this month and change its monetary policy stance to "neutral," showed the minutes of the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Veterans stress covert operations in Pakistan to fight terror
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Condemning the killing of 40 CRPF troopers in the Pulwama terror attack last week, retired army men, police officers and former members of national investigation agencies on Thursday said India should conduct covert operations on Pakistan soil to destroy "important targets" and increase diplomatic pressure on Islamabad rather than getting into a full-fledged war.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Kashmir,Politics,Terrorism
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Asaram's interim bail plea rejected
Jodhpur, Feb 21 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday rejected the interim bail petition of self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving life imprisonment in the Jodhpur Central Jail on rape charges.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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15 kg gold robbed from finance company firm in UP's Meerut
Meerut, Feb 21 (IANS) Unidentified, armed criminals stormed into a branch of the Manappuram Finance Company here on Thursday and fled with 15 kg of gold bars, biscuits and coins after threatening the employees there, police said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Bharat Rang Mahotsav concludes
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The 20th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, international theatre festival, organised by the National School of Drama (NSD), concluded after staging plays in several Indian languages, along with nine folk and 15 foreign plays, here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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BJP dubs Kejriwal king of U-turns, Cong raps Delhi CM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Congress of not forging an alliance with his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here on Thursday attacked the AAP leader calling him a "king of U-turns".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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ISL: Bengaluru top ISL table again
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Ten-man Bengaluru FC flexed their muscle and sealed a spot at the top of the table in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a 3-0 win against FC Goa at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,Sports,Football,ISL
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Banks raise margin protection, headroom issues on RBI's rate cut transmission call
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday met PSU and private sector banks CEOs and MDs to discuss rate transmission and persuade them to pass on the advantages after taking note of the non-passing of the benefits of lower interest rates to the consumers following a key policy rate cut by it recently while the banks are said to have raised their concern on protecting their margins to provide for the NPAs and banking operations which may be hit if they start passing on the full rate cut to the consumers.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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President repromulgates triple talaq ordinance
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Ending all speculation, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday repromulgated the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, commonly known as the triple talaq ordinance, for the third time.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Religion,Immigration/Law/Rights
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After Samsung's big 5G push, Trump demands 6G from US companies
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) A day after South Korean giant Samsung launched Galaxy S10 5G smartphone at a packed event here, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said American companies must step up their efforts or get left behind.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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Upset with Congress ministers, over two dozen MP legislators form 'club'
Bhopal, Feb 21 (IANS) Over a dozen legislators, including from the Congress, are said to be upset with ministers of the Kamal Nath-led Madhya Pradesh government, and have come together to form a 'club,' sources said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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India decides to stop water to Pakistan
Baghpat/New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) After withdrawing the most favoured nation (MFN) status and slamming a 200 per cent import duty, India on Thursday decided to stop the flow of its share of water from the three eastern rivers -- the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej -- to Pakistan.
2019-02-21
Category: International, India,Diplomacy,Politics
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NIA raids at 10 places in LWE terror funding case
Kolkata/Ranchi, Feb 21 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at 10 places in many cities of West Bengal and Jharkhand in connection with probe into the Left wing extremist (LWE) terror funding case, officials said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism,Business/Economy
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Revamp of UN Security Council stressed
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The United Nations must do more to end violence and forced displacement. A move in that direction will include restructuring of the Security Council and norms for grant of veto power, experts said at a day-long conference on the 'Future of United Nations' at the O.P. Jindal Global University, here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: International, India,National,Diplomacy,Education
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Pakistan re-imposes ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD, charity arm
Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday re-imposed a ban on the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), formed by Hafiz Saaed to sidestep the ban on his Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and its charity arm, the Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Defence/Security,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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No-deal Brexit to hike food prices, warn UK retailers
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Three leading UK retail bodies have come together to issue a stark warning to the British government that a no-deal Brexit would hit food prices and consumer wallets, according to a media report.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Business/Economy
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Pan-India survey to assess efficacy of police to begin in March
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) With an aim to strengthen the good governance practices in the police, the Union Home Ministry here on Thursday commissioned the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) to conduct a pan-India survey called "All India Citizens Survey of Police Services."
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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PM highlights India progress in Seoul
Seoul, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has seen rapid transformation over the last four years and is now seen as the brightest spot in the world. He is here to receive the Seoul Peace Prize on Friday.
2019-02-21
Category: International, South Korea,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Surya Kiran pilot cremated in Haryana with military honours
Hisar (Haryana), Feb 21 (IANS) Air Force pilot Wing Commander Sahil Gandhi was cremated in Haryana's Hisar town on Thursday with full military honours.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Haryana,National,Defence/Security,Human Interest/Society
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BSF officer shoots himself dead in Poonch district
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) A junior Border Security Force officer on Thursday shot himself dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, police said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security
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Ravi river dam project decision taken in December last
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Even as Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the decision to stop to Pakistan India's share of waters from eastern rivers, it has emerged that the Union Cabinet had taken a decision in December last on implementation of Shahpurkandi Dam national project on river Ravi in Punjab that would involve "minimising" flow of water to Pakistan.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Business/Economy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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TDP begins announcing candidates for Andhra Assembly polls
Amaravati, Feb 21 (IANS) Taking a cue from Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, his Andhra Pradesh counterpart and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N. Chandrababu Naidu has started announcing candidates for Assembly elections well in advance.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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MP Police raises Rs 7.5 cr for Pulwama martyrs' kin
Bhopal, Feb 21 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Police has raised a fund of Rs 7.5 crore to provide financial aid to the families of martyrs killed in a suicide attack in Pulwama of Jammu and Kashmir last week.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Defence/Security,Politics,Terrorism
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New petrol pumps to create lakhs of jobs: Pradhan
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said his ministry has provided 13 crore LPG connections in less than 5 years, which is equivalent to the number of connections in the first 60 years since Independence.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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LG reviews poll readiness of Delhi Police
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal here on Thursday asked the police to take steps to check movement of illicit cash and liquor.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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MP farmers to be debt-free in 15 days: Kamal Nath
Bhopal, Feb 21 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday said loans of 25-30 lakh farmers in the state will be completely waived off in another 15 days.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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Many Saudi women exploit mobile app to travel abroad
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Feb 21 (IANS) Many women in Saudi Arabia manipulate a cellphone application Absher that monitors their location for the benefit of their male guardians in order to travel out of the country, a woman said in an interview.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Saudi Arabia,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights
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General who led surgical strikes to head Congress task force on national security
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Army's former Northern Command chief D.S. Hooda, who directed the 2016 cross-LoC surgical strikes, will now be heading a task force on national security at the behest of the Congress.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Politics,Terrorism
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SC commutes death sentence for 'unexplained delay' in forwarding mercy petition
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday commuted the death sentence of a man who murdered his wife and five children after rapping the Madhya Pradesh government for it "unexplained" delay of four years in forwarding his mercy petition to the Centre, leading to almost five years in deciding it.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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SIT summons ex-Punjab DGP in sacrilege, firing cases
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini has been summoned by the Punjab Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cases of sacrilege and firing incidents in Punjab in 2015.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Religion
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EPF rate hiked to 8.65% for 2018-19 by EPFO board
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) board here on Thursday raised the interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) by 10 basis points to 8.65 per cent for 2018-19. It will benefit around 5 crore people of the salaried class.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Politics
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Country headed for coalition government, but Modi's farm income scheme could spring surprise: Brokerages
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The country may be heading towards a coalition government after the upcoming general election if reports prepared by different foreign brokerage firms are to be believed.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Don't push Kashmiri students into quagmire by boycotting them: Azad
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Expressing concern over reported attacks on Kashmiri students in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, senior Congress leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday appealed people to not push Kashmiris "back into quagmire" by boycotting or thrashing them.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Kashmir,Politics,Terrorism
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BJP likely to replace 3 dozen MPs in UP
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to repeat its Gujarat model in Uttar Pradesh for the coming Lok Sabha elections by replacing a number of sitting MPs with new faces.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Diego Costa boosts Atletico's return to its essence
Madrid, Feb 21 (IANS) Spain forward Diego Costa was the big surprise in the Atletico Madrid starting lineup against Juventus in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 and his contribution was a big morale boost that helped the Spanish team to win 2-0 against the seven-time Serie A defending champion.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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2,140 cases against travel agents in Punjab
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) The Punjab government has cracked down in a big way on unscrupulous travel agents and registered 2,140 cases under various Acts since it came to power in March 2017, a Minister told the Punjab Assembly on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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President gives assent to Stamp Act amendments
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The budget proposal to streamline the collection of stamp duty levied on securities has become operational with President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday giving his assent to the amendments to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, introduced as part of the Finance Act, 2019.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Pakistan re-imposes ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD, charity arm
Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday re-imposed a ban on the Jamaatud Dawa (JuD), formed by Hafiz Saaed to sidestep the ban on his Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and its charity arm, the Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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LCA ready to replace Mig-21 but flies behind new-gen fighters (IANS Special)
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The home-built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has finally become what it was aimed to be -- a replacement for Soviet-era Mig-21.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Business/Economy
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Lok Sabha election key priority for us: Twitter
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Twitter on Thursday said the 2019 Lok Sabha election is a key priority for the company and it deeply respects the integrity of the election process while being committed to provide a service that fosters and facilitates free and open democratic debate.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Technology,Business/Economy
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England recall Malan, Billings for Windies T20Is
London, Feb 21 (IANS) England have recalled batsmen Dawid Malan and Sam Billings, while resting Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler for the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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Lockheed Martin pitches F-16 Falcon fighter in new avatar for Indian order
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) With the competition for an IAF order of 110 combat jets hotting up, US aerospace major Lockheed Martin has presented its single-engine supersonic multirole F-16 Falcon in the new avatar of what it says "tailored" for India F-21 fighter.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security,Business/Economy
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Congress trying to weaken AAP in Delhi: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday attacked the Congress for allegedly trying to weaken the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi by not allying with it in the Lok Sabha elections.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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US Ambassador opens photo exhibition on 10 years of Hyderabad Consulate
Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster opened a photo exhibition, commemorating 10th anniversary of the US Consulate General in Hyderabad, here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: International, India,National,Human Interest/Society,Art/Culture/Books
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70 killed, 40 hurt in Dhaka apartment fire
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS) As many as 70 people, including women and children, were killed and 40 injured in a massive fire that tore through apartment buildings and chemical warehouses in the old part of Bangladesh capital Dhaka, officials said.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Bangladesh,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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ISL: Mumbai hope to turn it around against desperate ATK
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) ATK and Mumbai City FC have everything to play for as they chase a place among the top four in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Friday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Sports,Football,ISL
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Governor: Nagaland government committed to facilitate early resolution to the Naga insurgency
Kohima, Feb 21 (IANS) Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya on Thursday said the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party-led People's Democratic Alliance (PDA) government is committed to facilitating an early resolution for the vexed Naga insurgency through a negotiated agreement.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Nagaland,National,Politics
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Pema Khandu made historic, transformational changes: Arunachal Governor
Itanagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier (Retired) B.D. Mishra on Thursday said that Pema Khandu-led government has made historic, transformational, systemic, and structural changes during the past two-and-a-half years' period in the State.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Arunachal Pradesh,National,Politics
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Actor Vinny Vella, known for gangster roles, dead at 72
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) "Casino" actor Vinny Vella, who starred in several other gangster movies, is dead at 72. He was battling cancer.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Ready to face arrest, says Badal
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) With the top leaders of the Congress government in Punjab, including Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, saying recently that "bigger names" could emerge in the investigation being conducted into the sacrilege cases and the police firing incidents of 2015, former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said on Thursday that he has offered himself for arrest.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics,Religion
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Haryana JD-U leader joins Congress
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Janata Dal-United's (JD-U) Haryana unit chief Rao Kamalbir Singh on Thursday quit his party to join the Congress in the presence of senior Congress leaders here.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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India, Bangladesh to step up vigil on frontiers to curb crime, illegal movement
Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS) Border guards of India and Bangladesh would further intensify vigil to curb crimes, cross-border movement and other illegal activities, a senior Border Security Force (BSF) official said here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tripura,National,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Defence/Security
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Four Bangladeshis, one Indian held with 300 kg beef in Meghalaya
Shillong, Feb 21 (IANS) Four Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian were arrested on Thursday for possessing 300 kg of beef worth Rs 90,000 in Muktapur area which is on the edge of the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Meghalaya,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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B-Town celebs mourn Raj Kumar Barjatya's demise
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Raj Kumar Barjatya who produced popular films like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" and "Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United" under the Rajshri Productions banner died at a hospital, here on Thursday. He was cremated at a crematorium in Worli.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Will ensure full statehood for Delhi in 2 years: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will ensure that Delhi gets full statehood in two years and within the next 10 years everyone in the city will have a house.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Sweeper arrested for assaulting minor in Gurugram school
Gurugram, Feb 21 (IANS) A three-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a sweeper in the toilet of a private school here, police said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Haryana,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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I-League: Lajong, Gokulam gear up to salvage pride (Preview)
Shillong, Feb 21 (IANS) In what could be a battle to grace the relegation and finish as high as possible in the I-League table, Shillong Lajong FC will take on Gokulam Kerala at the JLN Nehru Stadium, here on Friday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Meghalaya,Sports,Football
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Winter will stretch to the first week of March: Experts (Weather Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) This is usually the time of year when people in north India begin packing away their woollens as the days and nights warm up but experts say the winter season is expected to continue till the first week of March.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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SC to consider plea for recall of Rafale verdict
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday agreed to consider a petition seeking a recall of its verdict that gave a clean chit to the government's acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets and initiation of perjury proceedings against officials, who allegedly misled the court by giving false evidence and suppressing information.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Business/Economy
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Military action against Pakistan won't help India: CPI-M
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) It is doubtful if military action against Pakistan will serve the strategic purpose of curbing terrorism propped up by Islamabad, the CPI-M has said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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BJP alleges scam in Bengal crop procurement, demands CBI probe
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) BJP National Secretary Rahul Sinha on Thursday alleged corruption in procurement of paddy from farmers in West Bengal and demanded a CBI inquiry into the scam.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Ex-Punjab police officer sentenced to 10 years jail
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Superintendent of Police (SP) of Punjab Police, Salwinder Singh, was on Thursday sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment in a case of rape registered against him.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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HC notice to Centre over death penalty under SC/ST Act
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by a law student challenging the constitutionality of mandatory death sentence prescribed under a provision of the SC/ST Act.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Terming Gumnami Baba as Netaji a sinister campaign, must be probed: Bose family
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Accusing the Delhi based non-profit organisation Mission Netaji of running a "sinister campaign" to taint Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's image by claiming that the leader lived in Uttar Pradesh as a hermit named Gumnami Baba, the members of Bose's family on Thursday urged the Centre to release all Intelligence Bureau (IB) files on the recluse.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Telangana cabinet approves Vote-on-Account budget
Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) The Telangana cabinet on Thursday approved the Vote-on-Account budget for 2019-20, which will be presented in the state Assembly on Friday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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CoA meet to discuss playing Pakistan in World Cup
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The subject of playing Pakistan in the ICC World Cup is likely to top the agenda when the two-member Supreme Court appointed BCCI Committee of Administrators (CoA) meets here on Friday as calls for boycotting the neighbour in the marquee tournament in the United Kingdom have come from all quarters.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Saudi Crown Prince arrives in China
Beijing, Feb 21 (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in China on Thursday on the last leg of his Asia tour that earlier took him to Pakistan and India in an attempt to build ties and clinch deals as the kingdom faces a diplomatic chill in the West following journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
2019-02-21
Category: International, China,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Inclement weather in Himachal hampers search for five soldiers
Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) Rescuers on Thursday resumed a search operation but inclement weather hampered it near the Tibet border with Himachal Pradesh where a snow avalanche killed a soldier while five others have gone missing.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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'Sunny Leone' tops Bihar job merit list, actress congratulates
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) As news of an aspirant named Sunny Leone topping the merit list for recruitment of junior engineers in the Bihar Public Health Engineering Department went viral, Bollywood actress Sunny Leone expressed her happiness at her namesake's performance. However, officials said the aspirant Sunny Leone had not been recruited.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Education,Politics
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SC appoints Justice Jain as BCCI Ombudsman
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) AThe Supreme Court on Thursday appointed its former judge Justice D.K. Jain as BCCI's first Ombudsman for the resolution of disputes arising in the apex cricketing body in the course of administration of its affairs.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Immigration/Law/Rights,Cricket
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Cement workers' pay to rise by Rs 5,000 as CMA, unions sign wage pact
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Cement Manufacturers' Association (CMA) has signed with major trade unions a new wage settlement pact, which would increase the gross monthly pay of cement employees by Rs 5,000.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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Furore as Kashmir students attacked in Yavatmal
Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Feb 21 (IANS) Barely five days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here, four Kashmiri students were threatened, attacked and humiliated, allegedly by some Yuva Sena activists, sparking widespread condemnation.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Education,Politics,Terrorism
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UPPSC examination: CBI registers PE to probe nepotism allegations during Mayawati rule
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) In yet another trouble for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who was Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister from 2007 to 2012, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a preliminary enquiry involving unknown officials of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and others for nepotism, alleged irregularities and misconduct in the 2010 examination of 250 posts of additional private secretary (APS).
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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AGP sets up panel to devise strategy for LS polls
Guwahati, Feb 21 (IANS) Assam's Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which broke its alliance with the BJP over the Citizenship bill, has set up a nine-member committee to devise its strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, a party leader said on Thursday
2019-02-21
Category: India, Assam,National,Politics
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Syed Mushtaq Ali: Jharkhand, Kerala start on winning note
Vijayawada, Feb 21 (IANS) On the first day of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, an all-round effort helped Jharkhand edge past Delhi by three runs in a group A match here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Sports,Cricket
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Imran orders Pakistan Army to 'respond to aggression by India'
Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday told the Pakistan Army to respond "decisively and comprehensively" to any aggression or misadventure by India amid rising tensions between the two neighbours after a Kashmiri suicide bomber killed 40 CRPF personnel.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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Madhuri hasn't changed at all over the years: Anil Kapoor
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) "Would you believe, Ive done 18 films with Madhuri Dixit," exclaimed Anil Kapoor as he spoke about how the actress hasn't changed at all over the years -- something he has realised after teaming up with her once again in Indra Kumars "Total Dhamaal".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Week growth pointers spurred MPC to cut key rate
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Weak growth impulses along with expectations of lower food and fuel prices led to change in the country's monetary policy stance to "neutral", according to the minutes of the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Business/Economy
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India decides to stop water to Pakistan
Baghpat/New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Continuing its tough stance in the wake of Pulwama terror attack, India on Thursday decided to stop its share of water from the three eastern rivers --the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej -- to Pakistan.
2019-02-21
Category: International, India,National,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Gwyneth Paltrow files countersuit in skiing case
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has filed a countersuit against a man who has accused her of crashing into him and causing him serious injuries while skiing on a Utah mountain in 2016.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Director Rima Das to be showstopper at fashion event
Gurugram, Feb 21 (IANS) National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das will turn showstopper for designer Tara Bhuyan at a fashion event.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Haryana,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Bollywood
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People living along international border in J&K to get reservation benefits
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) The State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here on Thursday, has approved reservation benefits to people living along the international border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Kashmir,Politics
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59 lakh fake voters in Andhra: YSR Congress
Amravati, Feb 21 (IANS) With an Election Commission (EC) team visiting Andhra Pradesh to audit the state voter list, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday instensified its attack on the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), claiming over 59 lakh fake voters had been added to the list at its behest.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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We love all languages as we don't believe in divisive politics: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed love for all languages while strongly voicing dissent against the attacks on Kashmiris and against all divisive voices.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Rahul to set up task force on national security
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi is going to set up a task force on national security headed by a retired Lt. General of the Indian Army, the Congress said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Defence/Security
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Findings of studies on black money to be made public
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The findings of three studies on the quantum of black money in India as well as that stashed abroad may soon be made public.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Jharkhand CM launches Rs 100-crore Sweet Revolution scheme
Ranchi, Feb 21 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Thursday launched the first phase of the Rs 100-crore Sweet Revolution Scheme under which 1,207 farmers will be given Rs 1 lakh for bee keeping.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Can Samsung meet Apple's fate with expensive Galaxy 'S' series smartphones?
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) South Korean giant Samsung that celebrated 10 years of the existence of its Galaxy 'S' series by unveiling 3 premium devices in San Francisco on Wednesday, has followed Apple's footstep when it comes to pricing.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology
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Six held for cheating housewives in Manipur
Imphal, Feb 21 (IANS) Members of a civil society organisation at Moreh -- the border town of Manipur -- on Thursday rounded up six persons hailing from Bihar on the charge that they cheated several women in Nagaland, Manipur and some other states in this region.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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International Mother's Language Day observe in Tripura
Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS) The International Mother's Language Day was observed in Tripura on Thursday with colourful processions, functions, discussions, seminars and other programmes.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tripura,National,Human Interest/Society,Art/Culture/Books
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TV must look beyond 'sati savitri' roles for women: Himani Shivpuri
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri, who started her career in showbiz with TV show "Humrahi" over 25 years ago, feels the small screen has not explored much in terms of roles for women.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz
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Airtel tops in download speed during December-January: Report
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Airtel ranked top among the telecom operators in the country in terms of 4G download speed with an average speed of 8.6 megabits per second (Mbps) during the December 2018-January 2019 period, according to a report.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology,Business/Economy
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Learning another language can be very educative: President
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and said that learning the language of another state helped both the individuals and the country.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Will ensure full statehood for Delhi in 2 years: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will ensure that Delhi gets full statehood in two years and within the next 10 years, everyone in the city will have a house.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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India decides to stop water to Pakistan
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India on Thursday decided to stop its share of water from the eastern rivers to Pakistan.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Vice President calls for making mother tongue compulsory subject
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 21 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday appealed to all state governments to make the mother tongue a compulsory subject up to primary school.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Education,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Vadra takes dig at ED officials' fitness
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Under the Enforcement Directorate (ED) lens in connection with a money laundering case, Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday took a dig at the fitness of the officials and shared health and style tips.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Cannot match up to Kishore Kumar: Ali Zafar
Karachi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistani actor Ali Zafar says he cannot feature as legendary playback singer-actor Kishore Kumar in a prospective biopic as he feels he cannot match up to the late genius' talent.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Give reasons for cancellation of Daati Maharaj's bail, HC tells CBI
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to give reasons for seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to self-styled godman Daati Maharaj in a rape case.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Learning language of another region an asset: Kovind
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said that learning the language of another region is educative and an asset.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Bengal celebrates International Mother Language Day
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal on Thursday observed the International Mother Language Day with floral tributes, processions and cultural programmes as people remembered the martyrs who laid down their lives for the cause of the Bengali language in Dhaka (then in East Pakistan) in 1952.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Mainstream politicians decry withdrawal of security, separatists call it 'non-issue'
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) While mainstream politicians on Thursday said withdrawal/downgrading of their security cover would make them vulnerable to attacks, separatist leaders have dismissed the decision as a 'non-issue'.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Digital panel approves moentisation of BharatNet assets through lease, auction
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Digital Communications Commission, the inter-ministerial panel of DoT, has given in-principle nod for monetisation of fibre assets of the Pan India broadband connectivity project, BharatNet, so that these can be offered to private telcos through auction, lease or by outright sale.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Technology
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Odisha government to implement PM-KISAN scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said it will implement the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme and cooperate with the Central government to extend benefits to the farmers.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Orissa,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Delhi government extends support to protesting employees
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday met the protesting employees of the Delhi government and promised them that he would take up their demands with the Lt Governor and the Union Home Minister.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Serbian PM's same-sex partner gives birth to baby boy
Belgrade, Feb 21 (IANS) The same-sex partner of Serbia's Prime Minister Ana Brnabic has given birth to a boy in what the Prime Minister's office called a "historic event" in a country that does not recognize gay marriage.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Serbia And Montenegro,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Kareena to front immunisation campaign, says women literacy vital
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has been appointed ambassador for the Swasth Immunised India campaign, says educating the women will help in spreading awareness about the initiative of child vaccination in the most impactful way.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine,Bollywood
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Jason Reitman reacts to 'Ghostbusters' backlash
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Jason Reitman, after facing criticism for not considering the 2016 film of the "Ghostbusters" franchise while helming the next instalment, has said he did not have any intentions to hurt anyone.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Congress using Imran Khan's language: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday accused the Congress of weakening the morale of the nation and said that the language of the party bore a "striking resemblance" to that of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Army Chief flies in Tejas, LCH
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday flew in indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Aero India 2019 air show here.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security
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'Dafli wale...' makes Jaya Prada feel nostalgic
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Jaya Prada got nostalgic while shooting for a dance show where a contestant performed on the hit song "Dafli wale dafli baja", which was picturised on her years ago. The veteran actress said the song wasn't even going to feature in the 1979 movie "Sargam".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Plan to monetise BharatNet assets approved
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the inter-ministerial panel of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has given in-principle nod for monetisation of fibre assets of BharatNet.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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Mulayam questions logic behind SP-BSP seat sharing formula
Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) On a day that the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) announced the seat allocation formula for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav said that the party he founded 27 years back had been given a raw deal.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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SP-BSP alliance announces seat division for LS polls
Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) Over a month after announcing an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) announced the allocation of seats to each partner on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Pulwama fallout: SC to hear pleas seeking security for Kashmiri students
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Friday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Centre and the state governments to protect Kashmiri students, being targeted across the country in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Terrorism
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Ex-Visva Bharati VC, registrar & teacher get 5-year jail for forgery
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Vice-Chancellor of Visva Bharati University Dilip Kumar Sinha and ex-Registrar Dilip Kumar Mukherjee were sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment in a case of conspiracy and forgery by a lower court in the Birbhum district on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Education
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SC appoints Justice Jain as BCCI Ombudsman
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed its former judge Justice D.K. Jain as BCCI's first Ombudsman for the resolution of disputes arising in the apex cricketing body in the course of administration of its affairs.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Immigration/Law/Rights,Cricket
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Actor Ram Yashvardhan turns fitness guru for fans
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) "Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha Raavan" actor Ram Yashvardhan likes to share fitness tips with his fans online.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Pakistani journalist launches #AntiHateChallenge condemning Pulwama attack
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Amid the hate and tensions, an independent Pakistani journalist, Sehyr Mirza, has begun an #AntiHateChallenge on Facebook, condemning the Pulwama suicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir which killed 40 CRPF troopers.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Technology,Terrorism
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Romantic films have a special place in my heart: Anees Bazmee
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Director Anees Bazmee always wanted to make more romantic films, and is happy to return to the genre with his upcoming rom-com.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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CBI registers PE to probe UPPSC 2010 examination
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a preliminary enquiry involving unknown officials of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) for alleged irregularities and misconduct in the 2010 examination for the post of additional private secretary.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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1,018 infants died at Adani-run hospital in 5 years: Gujarat government
Gandhinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) In a shocking revelation, the Gujarat government has admitted some 1,018 infant deaths at the Adani Foundation-run GK General Hospital in Bhuj, Kutch district, over the past five years.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine,Politics,Business/Economy
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EVMs wonder machines for Indian democracy, here to stay: Former CEC (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The electronic voting machines (EVMs) are the "wonder machines" of the Indian democracy and those who question it are peddling conspiracies to sow seeds of doubt and undermining democracy, said former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Omar, Mehbooba feel vindicated by India-Saudi statement
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said on Thursday that the joint statement by India and Saudi Arabia on holding talks with Pakistan vindicated their stand.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Diplomacy,Politics
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Olympic quota doesn't confirm ticket to Tokyo: Shooter Ravi Kumar (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Ravi Kumar is hopeful of bagging an Olympic quota at the ISSF Shooting World Cup but feels it doesn't gurantee him a ticket to Tokyo as the quota belongs to a country.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,IANS Life,Other Sports
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Don't consider Pant as my competitor: Saha (IANS Interview)
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Back to playing competitive cricket after a long injury layoff, India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha says he does not consider stumper Rishabh Pant as a rival and is happy at the younster's success.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,IANS Life,Sports
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Australia's ex-Foreign Minister announces retirement
Canberra, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, the highest-ranking woman to serve in a two-term government, announced her decision to quit politics, here on Thursday. She will not contest May general election, Bishop added.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Australia,Politics
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Shammi Silva elected SLC President
Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the election of Shammi Silva as its new president.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Sri Lanka,Sports,Cricket
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Modi unveils Gandhi bust, invokes his ideals to fight terror
Seoul, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Yonsei University here and said we can find solutions to two biggest challenges facing humanity - terrorism and climate change - from Gandhi's life.
2019-02-21
Category: International, South Korea,National,Diplomacy,Politics
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Sensex gains 142 points, Nifty 54
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Major indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the second day on Thursday, after it broke the nine-session-long losing streak earlier in the week over easing US-China trade tension and government's recapitalisation of PSU banks.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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GDA to build 'gaushala' in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Feb 21 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to build a 'gaushala' spread over 18,000 square metres here.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife,Religion
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Supreme Court exempts Saridon from banned FDC list: Piramal
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pharma major Piramal Enterprises on Thursday said Saridon, its pain relief tablet, has been exempted from the list of banned fixed dose combinations (FDCs) by the Supreme Court.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Health/Medicine,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Pope: Concrete measures needed to curb child abuse at Church
Vatican City, Feb 21 (IANS) Pope Francis said here on Thursday the world was waiting not only for the Catholic Church to condemn child sexual abuse by members of clergy but also for "concrete measures" to eradicate it.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Holy See (vatican City State),Crime/Disaster/Accident,Religion
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Manoj Yadava takes over as Haryana DGP
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) A 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Manoj Yadava on Thursday took over as the Haryana Director General of Police (DGP).
2019-02-21
Category: India, Punjab,National,Defence/Security
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Omar slams Modi, Congress for silence over attacks on Kashmiri students
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Congress for their silence over attacks on Kashmiri students in parts of the country.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Terrorism
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DoT for 10-year bond to fund BSNL, MTNL VRS, land leasing to trim debt
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Digital Communications Commission, an inter-ministerial panel of DoT, on Thursday discussed the revival proposals of two of its struggling PSUs - BSNL and MTNL - where the department proposed issue of 10-year bonds to fund their VRS plans and that their huge land assets be monetised through leasing to reduce their rising debts.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Politics,Technology
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SP-BSP alliance announces seat division for LS polls
Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) Over a month after announcing an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) announced the allocation of seats to each partner on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Andhra CM Naidu deserves award for betrayal, says Amit Shah
Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 21 (IANS) BJP President Amit Shah on Thursday said that if an award is to be given in the country for betrayal in politics, it would definitely go to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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500 artisans to take part in exhibition marking Kasturba Gandhi's 75th death anniversary
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A five-day exhibition of crafts by 500 artisans from across the country will commemorate Kasturba Gandhis 75th death anniversary (which falls on Friday), along with Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary year.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Modi invites more South Korean investment in India
Seoul, Feb 21 (IANS) Making a call to intensify the India-Korea economic relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday urged more Korean businesses to turn their attention towards India.
2019-02-21
Category: International, South Korea,Business/Economy,Diplomacy
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EPFO Board recommends 8.65% interest rate for 2018-19
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) board has recommended an interest rate of 8.65 per cent for 2018-19, 10 basis points higher over the previous fiscal.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Omar slams Modi, Congress for silence over attacks on Kashmiri students
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Congress for their silence over the alleged attacks on Kashmiri students.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics
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Cricket World Cup undergoes several changes in its 44-year history
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Since its inception in 1975, the ICC World Cup has witnessed several changes. While defending champions Australia are the most successful nation with five titles, India and West Indies have two each, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka one World Cup each.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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This California plant may hold promise for treating Alzheimer's
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) A potent neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory chemical in a native California shrub may lead to treatment for Alzheimer's disease, say researchers.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Omar slams withdrawal of security for mainstream politicians
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday condemned the withdrawal of security cover to mainstream politicians in the state in the wake of the suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF troopers.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics,Terrorism
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Film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya dead, B-Town celebs mourn
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) After the news of producer Raj Kumar Barjatya's demise broke on social media, several Bollywood celebrities like Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sonam K. Ahuja mourned the death of the "kindest, sweetest and most generous soul".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Amit Shah slams Congress for 'politicising' Pulwama
Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 21 (IANS) BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday slammed the Congress "politicizing" the Pulawama terror attack and raising doubts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to national security.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Hooch tragedy survivors suffer blindness
Dehradun, Feb 21 (IANS) Life will never be the same for Mange Ram (38) of Balupur village in Haridwar, a survivor of the hooch tragedy that claimed more than 100 lives in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
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Sunanda Pushkar death: Court to hear case against Tharoor on March 7
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Thursday adjourned to March 7 a case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, accused of abetting suicide of Sunanda Pushkar, his wife.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Apple slips to 17th spot in '50 Most Innovative Companies' list: Report
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) In the wake of dwindling iPhone sales amid overall sluggish global smartphone growth, Apple fell from the first position in 2018 to the 17th spot in the annual "50 Most Innovative Companies list for 2019" by US-based business publication Fast Company.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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Security forces allowed commercial air travel in J&K
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A week after 40 troopers were killed in a deadly terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama district, the government on Thursday allowed paramilitary forces deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to take commercial flights to join duty or while going on leave.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Terrorism
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Sack Meghalaya Governor: CPI-M tells Kovind
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Thursday asked President Ram Nath Kovind to sack Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy for "disgracing" his post and violating the "fundamentals of Constitution".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Politics,Terrorism
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Javadekar, Himachal CM lay foundation stone of Central University
Dharamsala, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday jointly laid the foundation stone of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Dehra in Kangra district.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Education,Politics
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Raveena extends help for education of martyrs' children
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon says her Foundation will look into the education of martyrs' children.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Terrorism
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Nifty PSU Bank Index outperforms after Rs 48,239 cr fund infusion
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) A day after the Finance Ministry announced capital infusion of Rs 48,239 crore in the 12 public sectors banks, PSU Bank Nifty index gained up to 1.6 per cent, outperforming the Nifty50 index.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Justice Jain appointed BCCI ombudsman
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed its former judge Justice D.K. Jain as BCCI's ombudsman for the resolution of disputes arising in the apex cricketing body in the course of the administration of its affairs.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Immigration/Law/Rights,Cricket
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Bolton to visit S. Korea ahead of Trump-Kim summit
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US National Security Advisor John Bolton will travel to South Korea later this week for a round of consultations ahead of President Donald Trump's second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Vietnam.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics
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Father slams Kamala Harris over pot-smoking joke
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and Jamaican descent, has been slammed by her father for saying that she smoked marijuana in her younger years and supports it becoming legalized.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Diaspora,Politics
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Budget Session of Delhi Assembly from Friday
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly will begin from Friday with an address by Lt Governor Anil Baijal.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Reliance Capital invites Nippon Life for its 42.88% stake in Reliance MF
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) The Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group's financial services flagship company Reliance Capital on Thursday said it has invited its partner Nippon Life Insurance Company to make an open offer for its 42.88 per cent stake in Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd (RNAM).
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Hugh Jackman becomes Guinness World Records holder
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Hugh Jackman has fulfilled his dream of becoming a Guinness World Records holder by being feted with the honour for having the Longest Career as a Live Action Marvel Superhero.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Neptune's tiny Moon may be result of comet collision: Scientists
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) Neptune's recently discovered tiny Moon could be the result of a collision between its larger Moon and a comet billions of years ago, say a team of planetary scientists.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech
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Robots to clean sewers, septic tanks in Delhi?
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) In an attempt to fully eradicate manual scavenging from the Indian capital, the Delhi government is working towards robotic solutions for cleaning sewers and septic tanks.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Politics,Technology
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Maharashtra wishes 'all the best' to Rinku Rajguru for HSC exams
Solapur, Feb 21 (IANS) When National Award winning heroine Prerana alias 'Rinku M. Rajguru stepped out to write her first HSC exam paper, virtually the whole state wished her 'all the best" here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Education,Bollywood
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Hardik ruled out of Australia's tour of India
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming Twenty20 International and One-Day International series against Australia due to lower back stiffness, BCCI announced on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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NDA's Sankalp Rally in Bihar on March 3
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah will address a NDA Sankalp Rally here in Bihar on March 3 that will be a show of strength for the alliance and a reply to the Congress' Jan Aakansha Rally, garnering the largest ever political gathering in Patna.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Politics
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Sack Meghalaya Governor: CPI-M
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The CPI-M on Thursday asked President Ram Nath Kovind to sack Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy for calling for a boycott of Kashmir and Kashmiris following the suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF troopers.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Valley Muslims announce goodwill gestures for Sikhs
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Reciprocating the support offered to Kashmiri students and others by Sikhs in Jammu and elsewhere in India after the suicide bombing in Kashmir, Kashmiri Muslims have announced a number of goodwill gestures for the Sikh community in the Kashmir Valley.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Kesoram expects to complete tyre business demerger by July
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) B.K. Birla Group's flagship Kesoram Industries is expecting that the proposed demerger of its tyre business will likely be completed by July, sources said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy
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Seven killed in Agra-Lucknow Expressway accident
Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) Seven people were killed and two dozen injured in a road accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Thursday, police said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Cross-LoC trade resumes after suspension in J&K
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) Trade across the Line of Control (LoC) between the divided Kashmir resumed on Thursday after two days of suspension.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,Business/Economy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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World Sacred Spirit Festival begins on Friday
Jodhpur, Feb 21 (IANS) The spiritual fervour of Mira Bai's poetry, the timeless couplets of Kabir, the ecstasy of Amir Khusrau's music and the soaring rhythms of Kurdish Sufis from Iran -- the World Sacred Spirit Festival that begins here on Friday will have all this, along with performances by artistes from Sweden, Scotland, France, Spain and Algeria.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Art/Culture/Books
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US sanctions Indian man, parents for role in global drug smuggling ring
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on an Indian national, based in the UAE, and his parents for their involvement in an alleged global smuggling network for heroin, opioids and other drugs.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diaspora,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Army chief flies in HAL's Tejas, hails fighter
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday flew in the home-grown Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas at the Aero India air show here and hailed the fighter.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security
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HAL admits to delays receivables from IAF, Army
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Claiming that its financial condition was stable and robust, state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday admitted that receivables amounting to Rs 9,500 crore were delayed from customers including the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security,Business/Economy
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I-T searches at 31 premises of 4 businessmen in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) Income Tax Department officials on Thursday searched 31 premises of four businessmen in Tamil Nadu for suspected tax evasion, said a senior official.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Business/Economy
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NIIT Technologies, Microsoft partner to drive Cloud-led transformation
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) IT solutions firm NIIT Technologies Ltd. on Thursday announced a global collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the comprehensive cloud needs of enterprises -- from infrastructure to business applications.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy,Technology
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Opposition to discuss common agenda on Feb 26
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Opposition leaders will meet here on February 26 to deliberate on a common minimum programme (CMP) to be presented by Congress President Rahul Gandhi, a TDP leader said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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The law is against music composers: Rajesh Roshan
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Upset over the remixed version of his 1978 song "Mungda", Rajesh Roshan says the law is against composers, who have no legal control over their creations.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Strong growth for Huawei in Q4 even as global smartphone sales stall: Gartner
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Signalling a new smartphone vendor war in 2019, Chinese player Huawei sold over 60 million smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2018, achieving the strongest growth of 37.6 per cent among the top five global players, Gartner said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy,Technology
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Graphite works on 'tremendous power of nature' to be exhibited in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The realisation of the tremendous power of nature, after viewing a dark storm entering a city from afar on a train, inspired artist-animator Anupama Chatterjee Hara to create extensive graphite works that take one to open landscapes.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Kesoram arm expects to cross Rs 400 cr revenue by FY20
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Betting big on food wrapping solutions with the launch of biodegradable cellulose transparent films, Cygnet Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kesoram Industries, is expecting to cross Rs 400 crore revenue by the next fiscal (FY 2019-20).
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy
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Bolivia asks to join South American bid to host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Montevideo, Feb 21 (IANS) Bolivia has formally expressed interest in joining a South American bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will mark the centenary of football's showpiece tournament.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Uruguay,Sports,Football
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Government okays air travel for security forces in Kashmir
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The government on Thursday approved air travel to paramilitary forces between Jammu and Srinagar in the wake of the suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF troopers on the Srinagar-Jammu highway.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Mixed response to Odisha bandh by farmers' body
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (IANS) A 12-hour bandh called by the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) demanding price, prestige and pension for farmers in Odisha evoked a mixed response in several parts of the state on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Orissa,National,Politics,Immigration/Law/Rights,Business/Economy
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BRITs 2019 sparks fixing claims
London, Feb 21 (IANS) The BRITs 2019 has sparked 'fix' claims after an advertisement revealed the show's results hours before the ceremony.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Sought lenders' approval to release Rs 260 cr to Ericsson: RCOM
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Reliance Communications (RCom) on Thursday said it has requested for an 'urgent approval' from the company's lenders to directly release around Rs 260 crore from its bank account to Ericsson.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Trump bars woman who joined IS from US return
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that an Alabama woman who left the US in November 2014 to join the Islamic State (IS) terror group will not be allowed to return despite her public plea to come back and stand trial in America.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Politics,Terrorism
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Man City come from behind to beat Schalke 3-2
Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Feb 21 (IANS) Ten-man Manchester City scored twice in the last five minutes of regulation time to defeat Schalke 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Germany,Sports,Football
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Modi unveils Gandhi's bust at South Korean university
Seoul, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in South Korea's premier Yonsei University and said the occasion assumes greater significance in light of Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.
2019-02-21
Category: International, South Korea,National,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Chennai Photo Biennale begins Friday
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) Works by over 50 artists from 13 nations will be displayed at exhibitions in a variety of public spaces here as part of the second edition of Chennai Photo Biennale, starting Friday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Munar, Dellien, Bedene, Auger-Aliassime advance to quarters of Rio Open
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 21 (IANS) Spain's Jaume Munar, Bolivia's Hugo Dellien, Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene and Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Rio Open tennis meet.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Brazil,Sports,Tennis
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After Pakistani prisoner's murder, four officials in trouble
Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has suspended two jail officials and acted against two others after a Pakistani prisoner was murdered by Indian inmates in the Jaipur Central Jail, officials said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Don't plead for contracts, look at global market: Sitharaman to defence shipyards
Panaji, Feb 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday cautioned Indian defence shipyards against constantly pleading with the government for equipment manufacturing contracts while urging them to look abroad for selling maritime battle ware.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Goa,National,Defence/Security,Politics,Business/Economy
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Poll panel to hold special camps on electoral rolls
Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS) To make the electoral lists more accurate, the Election Commission has asked all states and Union Territories to hold two-day special camps to rectify errors, if any, and to include the names of eligible voters, a top official said here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tripura,National,Politics
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Congress woos Vijayakant's DMDK
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) In a sudden turn of events, the Congress on Thursday wooed the A. Vijayakant-led DMDK to its electoral alliance for the Lok Sabha polls.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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IPL: Delhi Capitals announce Dhiraj Malhotra as new CEO
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced their new leadership team with Dhiraj Malhotra being appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Srinath T.B. as Head of Operations.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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4G contributed 92% of mobile data traffic in India in 2018: Report
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Led by growing popularity of video streaming in local languages on various over-the-top (OTT) applications, India witnessed overall mobile data traffic growth by 109 per cent in 2018, with 4G contributing a massive 92 per cent, Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic (MBiT) Index said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Mineiro beat Defensor in Copa Libertadores stage 3 qualifier
Montevideo, Feb 21 (IANS) Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro beat Uruguay's Defensor Sporting 2-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores third stage qualifying tie at the Luis Franzini Stadium here.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Uruguay,Sports,Football
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Kamal Haasan will give preference to youths to contest
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Thursday said his Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party will release the names of Lok Sabha candidates in phases and that youths will get preference.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Politics
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OnePlus' 5G-enabled devices in Q2 2019
Helsinki, Feb 21 (IANS) Premium smartphone maker OnePlus on Thursday announced its 5G plans with Finnish telecommunications network carrier Elisa. It will launch a 5G-enabled device in the second quarter of 2019.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Finland,Business/Economy
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Samsung unveils flagship Galaxy S10, S10+ smartphones
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) In a bid to take on Apple, Samsung on Thursday unveiled its flagship smartphones -- the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, a cheaper Galaxy S10e and the Galaxy S10 5G at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium here.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy
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Rise in health spending pushing 100mn people to extreme poverty: WHO
Geneva, Feb 21 (IANS) Health spending, which accounts for 10 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP), is pushing 100 million people into extreme poverty each year, says a report by the World Health Organization (WHO).
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Business/Economy,Health/Medicine
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Moon could be a chemical factory for water: NASA
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) NASA scientists have simulated a chemical process through which ingredients for water could be made on surface of the Moon making it a chemical factory, an advance that could aid in the goal of sending humans to establish a permanent presence there.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Science/Tech
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It's a possibility: Archana on replacing Navjot Singh Sidhu
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Archana Puran Singh is back on the seat, which was once occupied by Navjot Singh Sidhu, of "The Kapil Sharma Show". She says it's a possibility that she will replace the cricketer-turned-politician on the show.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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I don't like defining people or be defined: Lisa Ray
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray, who plays a lesbian in web series "Four More Shots Please", says she doesn't like the idea of labelling or defining people, especially when it comes to one's choice of partner.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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iOS users can now follow their favourite places on Google Maps
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) Apple users will now be able to stay up to date on their favourite places right from the Google Maps app on iOS, the Internet giant has announced.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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Delhi HC grants bail to Asees Chadha
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted bail to Asees Singh Chadha who allegedly killed a 51-year-old woman from Turkmenistan in a road accident.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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MTNL shares jump 19% on likely revival measures
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) State-owned telecom service provider MTNL stocks surged up to 19 per cent on Thursday on expectations that the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), previously Telecom Commission, will approve a revival plan for the cash-strapped company.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy,Technology
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Slippers a must for Class 10 students taking Board exam in Bihar
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) More than 16 lakh students in Bihar took the Class 10 Board examination on Thursday wearing slippers - in line with a government order aimed at checking rampant cheating.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Education
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Google to train Indian journalists in fair election coverage
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) As India elections inch closer, Google on Thursday announced to train journalists in online verification and fact-checking, digital safety and security, YouTube for elections coverage and data visualization for elections.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Media,Technology
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HAL to make 16 Tejas for IAF operational fleet
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Buoyed by the final operational clearance (FOC) to its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by the military aviation regulator Cemilac, state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is ramping up production to deliver 16 of them for the Indian Air Force (IAF) operational fleet by this year-end, a top official said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security
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Congress seeks CBI probe into murder; names CPI-M MLA, ex-MLA
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 21 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday named a CPI-M legislator and a former CPI-M MLA as key links in the murder of two Youth Congress activists in Kerala's Kasargode district.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Hugh Jackman becomes Guinness World Records holder
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Hugh Jackman has fulfilled his dream of becoming a Guinness World Records holder by being feted with the honour for having the longest career.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Pulwama: Congress questions government over intelligence breach
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday attacked the Modi government and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval over the suicide bombing in Kashmir that killed 40 CRPF troopers and questioned the intelligence breach that led to the attack.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Fawad Khan booked over 'polio refusal' for daughter
Lahore, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistani authorities have filed FIRs against six individuals, including actor Fawad Khan, for refusing anti-polio drops to be given to their children by vaccination teams here. The actor has denied the charge.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Cinema/Showbiz,Health/Medicine,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report
Chicago, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with filing a false case.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Hollywood
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Chris Hemsworth to play Hulk Hogan in biopic
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Chris Hemsworth is likely to star as wrestling legend Hulk Hogan in a biopic which is in early stages of development at Netflix.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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5 held for assault on Kashmiri trader
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Five persons have been arrested for assaulting a Kashmiri shawl trader in West Bengal's Nadia district, police said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Mamata condoles Bangladesh fire tragedy
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed condolences for the victims of a massive fire that killed at least 70 people in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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As talks with government fail, farmers resume 200-km 'long march'
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) After an overnight halt at various locations, Maharashtra farmers resumed their 200-km 'Kisan Long March-2' from Nashik to Mumbai to protest against what they termed a "betrayal" of the peasantry by the BJP governments in the state and the Centre.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Microsoft releases new free 'Office' app on Windows 10
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) Replacing the currently existing "MyOffice" app on Windows 10, Microsoft is rolling out a new free pre-installed "Office" app for users without an Office 365 subscription requirement.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Kim Kardashian sues fashion company
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has filed a lawsuit against an online retailer for using her name and image without permission to advertise their own designs.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Hollywood
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Maoist torch vehicles in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Feb 21 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas set on fire three vehicles and a generator in Jharkhand's Bokaro district early on Thursday, police said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Dhaka blaze: 4 kids among 70 dead (Third Lead)
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS) Seventy people, including four children and five women were confirmed dead on Thursday while 56 were reported injured in a massive blaze in the Bangladesh capital that engulfed several multi-storey buildings in the Chawkbazar area of the old city.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Bangladesh,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya dead
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Raj Kumar Barjatya, producer of popular films like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" and "Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United", is dead.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Pulwama fallout: SC to hear pleas on Kashmiri students attacked
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Friday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Centre and the state governments to protect Kashmiri students, who are being targeted across the country in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Day after meeting Islamabad envoy, Guterres for swift justice for Pulwama terrorists
United Nations, Feb 21 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for bringing the perpetrators of the terrorist attack that killed 40 Indian security personnel in Kashmir swiftly to justice a day after meeting Pakistan's Permanent Representative Maleeha Lodhi.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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Fresh snowfall, heavy rain forecast in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Fresh snowfall and heavy rain occurred in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Thursday as the Met forecast inclement weather during the next 24 hours.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Manali, Kalpa see more snowfall
Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) More snowfall in the tourist resorts of Manali, Kalpa and higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours kept the temperatures below freezing point, a weatherman said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Modi in Seoul: To accept peace award, unveil Gandhi bust
Seoul, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the South Korean capital on Thursday for a two-day state visit where he will unveil a Mahatma Gandhi bust, besides accepting the Seoul Peace Prize and having business and political engagements.
2019-02-21
Category: International, South Korea,Diplomacy,Politics
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Twitter testing redesigned conversations layout with more iOS users
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) The Micro-blogging site Twitter is launching a test of its redesigned conversations layout with a wider set of iOS users and is accepting survey-based applications from people who are willing to try the new interface out.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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'Northeast not homogenous but diverse grouping of communities'
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Some years ago, I was startled at a seminar titled "Seeking our collective peace: The northeast India diaspora looks into solutions for peace and development in the region". Startled because to me, "diaspora" denoted a group of people voluntarily living outside their homeland.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,IANS Life,Art/Culture/Books
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Atletico beat Juventus in Champions League clash
Madrid, Feb 21 (IANS) Atletico Madrid bounced back from its inconsistent recent performances to beat Serie A powerhouse Juventus 2-0 in round-of-16 action in the Champions League here.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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DMK seeks suggestions, ideas for poll manifesto
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the opposition party in Tamil Nadu, DMK has invited suggestions from citizens in preparing its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Tripura Assembly Budget Session begins on Friday
Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS) With the customary speech of the Governor, the week-long Budget Session of the Tripura Assembly will begin from Friday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath said here on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tripura,National,Politics
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Nationalism has nothing to do with a person or party: Pallavi Joshi
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Pallavi Joshi, who hosts television show "Bharat Ki Baat", which showcases a positive narrative of Indians, says people tend to associate nationalism with one individual or a political party, and that is a wrong interpretation of the ideology.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Human Interest/Society
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TN must demand release of 7 convicts in Rajiv Gandhi case: Stalin
Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) DMK chief M.K. Stalin on Thursday said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami must meet Governor Banwarilal Purohit and urge him to allow release of seven persons convicted for former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Terrorism
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Himachal avalanche: 5 soldiers still missing, rescue operations on
Shimla, Feb 21 (IANS) Rescuers on Thursday resumed a search operation despite inclement weather near the Tibet border with Himachal Pradesh where a snow avalanche killed a soldier while five more have gone missing.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Defence/Security,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Facebook improves location settings, adds new privacy control on Android
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) Facebook is adding a new privacy control feature to its Android app that will allow users to block the app from collecting and saving their background location information.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Defence/Security
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Atul Srivastava, Alka Kaushal get together for 'Mannphodganj'
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actors Atul Srivastava and Alka Kaushal have been roped in for comedy drama series "Mannphodganj".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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Rain, hailstorm likely in UP
Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) The Met office has predicted rains, thundershowers and even hailstorm in the next 24 hours till Friday in western Uttar Pradesh.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Facebook interested in Blockchain-based authentication: Zuckerberg
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) You may soon login to Facebook with Blockchain-based authentication, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has indicated.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Defence/Security
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Boman Irani to play Ratan Tata in 'PM Narendra Modi'
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani will be essaying role of business tycoon Ratan Tata in upcoming film "PM Narendra Modi".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Politics
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Cold, sunny morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) It was a cold and sunny Thursday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 13.2 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, the weather office said.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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70 dead in massive Dhaka fire
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS) Seventy people have lost their lives and 56 are injured in a massive fire in Bangladesh that has engulfed several multi-storey buildings in the Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Bangladesh,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Key Indian equity market indices open in green
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Taking a cue from global markets, the key Indian equity market indices on Thursday opened higher.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Fresh snowfall, landslides shut Jammu-Srinagar highway
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) Fresh snowfall in the Bannihal sector and multiple landslides in the Ramsoo-Ramban sector blocked the Jammu-Srinagar highway, prompting halt of all traffic on Thursday on the strategic route.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Business/Economy,Environment/Wildlife
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18 separatists, 155 J&K politicians lose security cover
Jammu, Feb 21 (IANS) Security cover of 18 separatist leaders and 155 Jammu and Kashmir politicians has been withdrawn in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack on February 14 in which over 40 CRPF troopers were killed.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Politics,Terrorism
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Committed to 'free, open Indo-Pacific region', democracy: Maldives
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has reiterated his nation's commitment to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region and to democracy.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Fire kills 69 in Bangladesh capital
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS) Death toll from the building fire in an old part of Bangladesh capital Dhaka has risen to 69 with scores others injured, fire service officials said on Thursday.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Bangladesh,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security
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Hormonal changes are ruining my life: Dakota Johnson
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Dakota Johnson feels that her menstrual cycle is ruining her life.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Guaido, US military leader push Venezuelan army to allow aid
Caracas, Feb 21 (IANS) Venezuela's self-proclaimed acting president, Juan Guaido, was joined on Wednesday by the head of the US military's Southern Command in calling on the Venezuelan armed forces to allow the entry of humanitarian aid.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Venezuela,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Rocky Star treats every show as his first
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Designer Rocky Star, who showcased his collection at London Fashion Week earlier this month, says he believes in treating each show with the same enthusiasm as his first.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Bollywood
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Jasmine has stronger role in 'Aladin' remake: Producer
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Producer Dan Lin, who is backing the reboot of the animated 1992 classic "Aladdin", says the film will have a "much stronger journey" for Princess Jasmine.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United Kingdom,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Fire kills at least 45 in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS) At least 45 people have been killed and scores injured in a fire that ripped through a building in Bangladesh' Dhaka on Wednesday night, said local media the Daily Star.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Bangladesh,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Alabama woman who joined IS should not return to US: Trump
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he directed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not to allow Hoda Muthana, an Alabama woman who left in November 2014 to join IS, to return to the US -- despite her recent public plea to come back and stand trial in America.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Defence/Security
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Iraqi PM, Saudi king discuss boosting ties over phone
Baghdad, Feb 21 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Wednesday held a phone call with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud over means to promote bilateral ties and cooperation in various fields, Abdul Mahdi's office said.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Iraq,Business/Economy,Diplomacy,Politics
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Venezuela's Guaido calls for demonstrations at military bases
Caracas, Feb 21 (IANS) Self-proclaimed acting president Juan Guaido on Wednesday said his supporters will mount peaceful demonstrations at military bases across Venezuela to demand that the armed forces allow the entry of aid stockpiled in neighbouring countries.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Venezuela,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Netanyahu postpones meeting with Putin: Official
Jerusalem, Feb 21 (IANS) A planned meeting between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed, an official in Jerusalem said on Wednesday.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Israel,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics,Science/Tech
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Pompeo bans entry to Alabama-born woman who joined IS
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that Hoda Muthana, an Alabama native who joined the Islamic State (IS) in 2014, is not a US citizen and will not be allowed to enter the US.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Five suicide bomber killed in Iraq
Baghdad, Feb 21 (IANS) Iraqi security forces on Wednesday killed five suicide bomber from the Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh, the Iraqi military said.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Iraq,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Cohen granted two-month delay to report to jail
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, on Wednesday was granted a two-month delay to surrender himself to federal prison.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Samsung launches flagship Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e smartphones
San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) Samsung on Thursday unveiled its flagship smartphones -- the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, a cheaper Galaxy S10e and the Galaxy S10 5G at its Unpacked event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium here after weeks of detailed leaks and rumours.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Defence/Security
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Trump, Abe hold phone talks over upcoming US-N. Korea summit
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday had a phone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the upcoming summit between the US and the North Korea, the White House said.
2019-02-21
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Telangana man shot dead in US
Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) A man from Telangana was shot dead by unidentified persons in Florida State of the US.
2019-02-21
Category: International, India,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diaspora,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Cabinet approves 10% quota provision for J&K
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Union cabinet has given its nod to 10 per cent quota for poor among the general categories in Jammu and Kashmir and also approved the provision for SC/ST reservation in promotion in government jobs in the state.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Modi leaves for South Korea
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Seoul on Wednesday on a two-day visit to South Korea during which he will be conferred upon the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Religion,Defence/Security,Business/Economy
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Rouhani calls US sanctions terrorism
Tehran, Feb 21 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said that the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic by the US constitute an act of terrorism.
2019-02-21
Category: International, Turkey,Business/Economy,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Defence/Security
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Bengal government to probe heckling of JU VC at students' protest
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Wednesday said it would probe the heckling of Jadavpur University Vice Chancellor Suranjan Das by a section of students, following which the top official has been hospitalised in a state of shock.
2019-02-21
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Education
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Amended anti-graft law to help innocent bribe-givers, Centre tells SC
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday defended its amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act mandating its prior nod before proceeding against a public servant, asserting that it was intended to "insulate the innocent bribe-givers from harassment".
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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India, Saudi Arabia condemn Pulwama, call for sanctioning of terrorists, organisations by UN (Intro-Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned "in strongest terms" the terror attack on Indian security forces in Pulwama, called upon countries to bring perpetrators of such acts to justice and underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the United Nations.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Terrorism
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Karnataka Congress legislator held in assault case
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Congress legislator J.N. Ganesh has been arrested for allegedly assaulting fellow party MLA Anand Singh last month, Karnataka Home Minister M.B. Patil said on Wednesday.
2019-02-21
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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LCA Tejas gets clearance for induction into IAF
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has received the final operational clearance (FOC) from military aviation regulator Cemilac for induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a weaponised fighter jet, said an official here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security
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17 IAS, 15 IPS officials transferred in UP
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) In a late night reshuffle, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday transferred 17 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 15 Indian Police Service (IPS) officials.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Dr Reddy's re-launch generic version of Suboxone in US
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) With US Supreme Court ruling in its favour, Indian pharma major Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday announced re-launch of generic version of Suboxone, a sublingual film for opioid addition treatment, in the US market.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Health/Medicine,Business/Economy
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Delhi-Raipur Vistara flight from March 31
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Full-service carrier Vistara on Wednesday announced addition of Raipur as its 23rd destination, effective March 31.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Blast in Kalindi Express toilet, no injuries
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) A tragedy was averted on Wednesday when a low intensity blast took place in the toilet of a general coach of the Kanpur-Bhiwani Kalindi Express near Kanpur, the police said. No passenger was injured.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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India, Saudi Arabia condemn Pulwama, call for sanctioning of terrorists, organisations by UN (Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian forces in Pulwama, called upon countries to renounce use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy and underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the United Nations.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Terrorism
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Saudi Aramco, RIL in talks for India projects
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Saudi Aramco, national petroleum and natural gas company of Saudi Arabia, said on Wednesday it was looking to expand footprint in India and was discussing partnerships with Indian companies, including Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Diplomacy
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Congress leader Suryaprakash Reddy to join TDP
Amaravati, Feb 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh's ruling Telugu Desam Party is set to get a shot in the arm ahead of the elections as senior Congress leader and former Union minister Kotla Suryaprakash Reddy has decided to join it.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Transfer Jadhav's case to an ordinary court: India to ICJ
The Hague, Feb 20 (IANS) India on Wednesday urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to transfer the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, Indian national sentenced to death in an espionage case in Pakistan, from a military court to an ordinary court, if he is not to be released immediately.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Netherlands,Diplomacy,Politics
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Bengal announces Rs 5 lakh for families of Pulwama victims from state
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Wednesday announced a Rs 5 lakh compensation each for the families of the two CRPF troopers hailing from the state who were killed in the Pulwama terror attack last week.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics,Terrorism
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India-Pakistan World Cup tie on schedule: ICC
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday a decision on the group match between India and Pakistan at the ODI World Cup will be taken at its next meeting.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Mohun Bagan write to AFC for Indian football road map
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former I-League champions Mohun Bagan have written to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), requesting the game's continental governing body to pressurise the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to come up with a roadmap for Indian football.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Football
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Saudi Arabia orders release of 850 Indian prisoners
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Coinciding with the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to India, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday ordered release of 850 Indian prisoners lodged in its jails.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy
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Maharashtra Opposition vows to 'uproot' BJP-Sena
Nanded (Maharashtra), Feb 20 (IANS) Kicking off the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign, the UPA allies on Wednesday vowed to "uproot" the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv sent in the Centre and state.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Extra security for J&K students in Gurugram
Gurugram, Feb 20 (IANS) Authorities have become more cautious about safety of students from Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF troopers lost their lives, Gurugram Police Commissioner K.K. Rao said here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Haryana,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Kashmir,Terrorism
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Ex-Visva Bharati VC, registrar declared guilty in forgery case
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Former Vice-Chancellor Dilip Kumar Sinha, ex-registrar Dilip Kumar Mukherjee and a one-time woman professor of the Visva Bharati University, set up by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, were pronounced guilty in a case of conspiracy and forgery by a lower court in the Birbhum district on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Education,Human Interest/Society
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Pakistan seeks Indian response on prisoner's killing in Jaipur jail
Islamabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday sought a response from Indian authorities over the killing of a Pakistani convict in the Jaipur jail.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Pakistan,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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DoT panel may decide on penalty on 3 telcos, MTNL's VRS on Feb 21
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Digital Communications Commission, an inter-ministerial panel of the Department of Telecom, will examine the TRAI recommendations of a penalty of Rs 3,000 crore on the allegation of breach of quality of service licensing condition against Airtel, Vodafone and Idea who had not merged then as well as a VRS scheme for struggling PSU, MTNL.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Technology
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Corporation Bank, Allahabad Bank next in line for PCA exit
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Corporation Bank and Allahabad Bank, who have received the maximum recap funds in Wednesday's infusion, are the most likely candidates to get out of the PCA (prompt corrective action) in the next round.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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Delhi receives light rain, similar weather likely tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The national capital on Wednesday received light rains with the minimum temperature settling at 14.5 degree Celsius, three notches above the season's average. The city may witness similar weather on Thursday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife
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IL&FS probe: ED files case, raids 6 places, seizes foreign cash worth Rs 6 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday seized foreign currency worth Rs 6 lakh after it carried out searches at six places in different cities in connection with a case of money laundering it registered against the former Chairman and directors of the IL&FS, which is facing debt obligations to the tune of about Rs 91,000 crore, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Business/Economy
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Low intensity blast in Kanpur-Bhiwani Kalindi Express, no one hurt
Kanpur, Feb 20 (IANS) A tragedy was averted on Wednesday when a low intensity blast took place in a toilet of a general coach of the Kanpur-Bhiwani Kalindi Express near Kanpur, officials said. No passenger was injured.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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25 lakh farmers' loans would be waived by March 5: Kamal Nath
Bhopal, Feb 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath here on Wednesday said despite the states finances not being in good shape, his government would fulfil its promise of loan waiver for farmers.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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Pakistani prisoner murdered in Jaipur jail
Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in the Jaipur central jail was allegedly murdered by group of fellow prisoners on Wednesday after an argument over a TV programme, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Pakistan sponsored Pulwama attack: Salve tells ICJ
The Hague, Feb 20 (IANS) India on Wednesday accused Pakistan in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism and cited the dastardly attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, by Pakistan-based and UN-proscribed group killing 40 CRPF troopers.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Netherlands,Diplomacy,Politics
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We are fighting for united India, but BJP wants to divide country: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the BJP is trying to "divide India" in the wake of Pulwama terror attack while she and other parties in the opposition alliance are fighting to keep the nation united.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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BJP coins 'Namumkin ab mumkin hai' slogan for 2019 polls
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) 'Namumkin ab mumkin hai' (Impossible is possible now) will be the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) major poll campaign tagline for the 2019 general elections. The BJP is seeking a second term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Harleen replaces Harmanpreet in women's ODI squad
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday that Harleen Deol will replace Harmanpreet Kaur in the Indian womens ODI squad.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Rahul sacks AICC secretary attached to Priyanka
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A day after appointment as AICC secretary, attached to party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kumar Ashish was sacked from the position by Congress President Rahul Gandhi, here on Wednesday. He has been replaced by Sachin Naik.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Congress seals poll pact with DMK in TN, Pondy; gets 10 LS seats
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The Congress will contest nine seats in Tamil Nadu and the sole seat in Puducherry in the Lok Sabha elections in alliance with the DMK, DMK President M.K. Stalin announced here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Asees Chadha denied bail, admitted to hospital
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Asees Singh Chadha, 19-year-old nephew of late Ponty Chadha of the Wave Group, who allegedly killed a 51-year-old woman from Turkmenistan in a traffic accident, here on Monday, failed to get bail on Wednesday from a city court.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Flight cancellations affect Jan air passenger growth
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India's domestic air passenger traffic growth slowed in January as airlines cancelled flights due to reasons like weather related events.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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Digvijaya's statement, Kamalnath's tweet rock MP Assembly
Bhopal, Feb 20 (IANS) Statements and counter-statements over twin issues of Mandsaur farmer deaths and alleged scam in plantation along Narmada banks rocked the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Madhya Pradesh,National,Politics
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Influencers manipulating social media in India, Indian IT Act silent (IANS Special)
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) If the Cobrapost investigation which revealed that several Bollywood celebrities were willing to pass views of political parties as personal opinion for money shook your conscience, but there is not much that you could do to restrict them from doing so because the relevant Indian law is silent on this matter.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Modi popular but will be tough for BJP to replicate 2014 in UP: Survey
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi still remains popular with the masses but it would be difficult for the BJP to replicate its 2014 success in Uttar Pradesh, says a survey on the evolving political scenario in the state ahead of the upcoming elections.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Kashmir,Politics,Business/Economy
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Modi may inaugurate PM Kisan scheme on Sunday
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the direct income support scheme - PM KISAN - on Sunday by releasing the first instalment to the beneficiary farmers, an official said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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India, Saudi Arabia condemn Pulwama attack, call for sanctioning of terrorists, organisations by UN
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian forces in Pulwama, called upon countries to renounce use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy and underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the United Nations.
2019-02-20
Category: International, India,National,Diplomacy,Politics,Defence/Security
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LCA Tejas gets clearance for induction into IAF
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has received final operational clearance from military aviation regulator Cemilac for induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a weaponised fighter jet, said an official here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security
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Earlier, filmmakers had limited vision about me: Arjun Rampal
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) National award-winning actor-producer Arjun Rampal, who will soon to be seen in the upcoming web series titled "The Final Call", says since he was a supermodel before entering Bollywood, initially filmmakers cast him in characters keeping only his "good looks" in mind.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Radio City goes live on Aqua Line metro stations
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Waiting for trains won't be boring at the newly launched Aqua Line in Noida with Radio City beginning to broadcast its content live across stations on the line.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Human Interest/Society
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Jio adds 85 lakh subscribers in December; Airtel, Vodafone Idea lose users
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Reliance Jio continued to increase its subscriber base in December as other major telecom operators Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel lost users during the period, data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) showed on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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Avalanche in HP kills one soldier, five missing
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) A snow avalanche killed a soldier while five other soldiers went missing near the Tibet border in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Defence/Security,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Congress to contest nine seats in TN, one in Puducherry
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The Congress will contest nine seats in Tamil Nadu and the sole seat in Puducherry in the Lok Sabha elections in alliance with the DMK, DMK President M.K. Stalin announced here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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EX-Visva Bharati VC, registrar declared guilty in forgery case
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Former Vice-Chancellor Dilip Kumar Sinha, ex-registrar Dilip Kumar Mukherjee and an one-time woman professor of the Visva Bharati University, set up by Rabindranath Tagore, were pronounced guilty in a case of conspiracy and forgery by a lower court in the Birbhum district on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Education
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Rahul Jadhav successfully completes DeAddiction Ultra Run 2019
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a move to spread awareness about addiction and ways to combat it, Rahul Jadhav, a reformed addict from Mumbai, on Wednesday successfully completed an ultra-run from Gateway of India to India Gate covering a distance of 1475 kms.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Nasscom sees economic uncertainties ahead, stops forecasting
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Industry body Nasscom on Wednesday released the findings of a survey of 100 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of information technology companies showcasing "cautious optimism" due to global economic uncertainties like trade wars, Brexit and currency fluctuations.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy,Technology
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Russia to deliver S-400 air defence system in July: Turkey
Ankara, Feb 20 (IANS) Russia will deliver the first batch of S-400 air defence system to Turkey in July and the missile systems will be activated in October, officials here said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Turkey,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics
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What Modi said in the aftermath of Pulwama terror attack
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) After the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama that left 40 CRPF troopers dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been repeatedly attacking Pakistan and giving signals that the neighbour may have to pay a heavy price for it.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Hasty GST Council aimed to facilitate real estate: Sisodia
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday opposed what he called "rushing through" of important decisions in the GST Council meeting via video-conferencing, alleging the hasty meeting was aimed to facilitate the real estate and lottery lobbies.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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BJP agreed to share CM's post for alliance: Shiv Sena minister
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) In a major revelation that virtually spills the beans on the highly-publicised electoral alliance between the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party, top Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Ramdas Kadam said on Wednesday that the pact was finalised "only after the BJP agreed to share the Chief Minister's post".
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Congress to approach Lok Sabha polls as polls in 29 states
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Congress will be approaching the coming Lok Sabha elections not as one election but as polls in 29 different states while also attacking the BJP-led government at the Centre on its promises, performance and failures.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Women, children used to ferry Pulwama explosive: Intelligence sources
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Women and children helped terrorists to ferry the deadly explosive RDX grade 5 (for military use) and ammonium nitrate from transit point Tral in Pulwama district in south Kashmir in carrying out a suicide attack on a CRPF convoy on February 14, intelligence sources told IANS.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Gujarat Assembly Speaker suspends Leader of Opposition over Sardar statue comment
Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Amidst acrimonious scenes in the Gujarat Assembly, the Speaker on Wednesday suspended Leader of Opposition Paresh Dhanani for a day for not apologising for his mention of scrap iron being used for the construction of the Statue of Unity (SoU).
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Najib's British aide charged with money laundering
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 20 (IANS) A British national who served as a public relations aide to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged with money laundering in absentia here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Malaysia,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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NRAI open to host Pak shooters, NRAP gets cagey
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Hours after the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) put the ball in Pakistan's court, saying there is no hindrance from the Indian side on their participation, the National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) on Wednesday wrote to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) to drop the Tokyo Olympic quota places on offer in the 25m rapid fire pistol event from the New Delhi World Cup, starting on Saturday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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BJP will regret fooling people of Delhi: AAP
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) here on Wednesday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) stand on full statehood for Delhi and said the BJP will regret fooling the people of Delhi and will not find any escape for its deception.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Governor lauds Haryana's "transparent, graft-free governance"
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya on Wednesday lavished fulsome praise on the Manohar Lal Khattar government in his budget address to the state Assembly, and said it had ushered in bold reforms and provided transparent governance during its four-and-a-half year tenure.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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SC to hold Ayodhya title suit hearing on Feb 26
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hold a hearing on February 26 on a batch of petitions challenging the 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict trifurcating the disputed site in Ayodhya and giving one part each to the Nirmohi Akhara, Ram Lalla and the original Muslim litigant.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Religion
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Indian, Pakistani troops trade heavy fire on LoC
Jammu, Feb 20 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani troops traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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IL&FS probe: ED registers case, carries out raids at 6 places
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at six places in different cities in connection with a case of money laundering it registered against the former Chairman and directors of the IL&FS, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Business/Economy
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BAI announces 20-member squad for Dutch, German Junior 2019
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday announced 20-member junior India squad for the six-day Dutch Junior International, starting on February 27, and the four-day German Junior 2019 starting on March 7.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Badminton
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Avalanche in HP kills five ITBP troopers, one missing
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) A snow avalanche killed five Indo-Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) troopers while one trooper was missing near the Tibet border in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security
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Grand alliance in Bihar to finalise seat sharing by Feb 25
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) With barely three months to go for the Lok Sabha elections, the "Mahagatbandhan" (grand alliance) in Bihar is all set to finalise the seat sharing formula in the state by February 25, party leaders said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Vodafone Idea to complete network integration by June 2020
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The network integration process of Vodafone Idea is on track and expected to complete by June 2020, said the company's Chief Technology Officer Vishant Vora on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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Egypt executes 9 for A-G killing
Cairo, Feb 20 (IANS) Egyptian authorities on Wednesday executed nine prisoners for their involvement in the killing of an Attorney-General four years ago, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Egypt,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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India to emerge a key player in global defence arena: Sitharaman
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) India is set to emerge as a key player in the global defence arena, said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security,Business/Economy
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States, Centre should work together as Team India: Venkaiah Naidu
Tirupati, Feb 20 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that state governments and the Centre should work together to develop the country, keeping aside politics.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Top China military commander gets life term for corruption
Beijing, Feb 20 (IANS) A military court on Wednesday sentenced Fang Fenghui, former Chief of Staff of China's Central Military Commission Joint Staff Department, to life imprisonment on charges of corruption.
2019-02-20
Category: International, China,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Politics
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Influencers manipulating social media, Indian IT Act silent (IANS Special)
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) If the Cobrapost investigation which exposed that several Bollywood celebrities were willing to pass views of political parties as personal opinion for money shook your conscience, there is not much you can do to restrict them from doing so because the relevant Indian law is silent on this matter.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Media,Politics
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NDA asks HAM's Manjhi to return
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar on Wednesday asked Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former ally and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) president, to rejoin it ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Politics
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Avalanche kills ITBP trooper, five missing in HP
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) A snow avalanche killed an Indo-Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) trooper while five others were missing near the international border in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday, officials said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Wahhabism in Kashmir: Tale of oil money from Saudi Arabia, Gulf
Srinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Ever since the ongoing armed violence started in the Kashmir Valley, Indian intelligence agencies have been worried about the growing influence of the strait-laced interpretation of Islam propagated through 'Wahhabism'.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Diplomacy,Politics,Religion,Terrorism
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LCA Tejas gets FOC for induction into IAF
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas got the final operational clearance (FOC) from military aviation regulator Cemilac for induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a weaponised fighter jet in its operational fleet, an official said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security,Technology
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Asees Chadha denied bail, moves sessions court
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Asees Singh Chadha, a 19-year-old nephew of the late Ponty Chadha of the Wave Group, who allegedly killed a 51-year-old woman from Turkmenistan here on Monday, failed to get bail on Wednesday from a city court which rejected his application.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Cinema/Showbiz
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Sri Lanka's first satellite set for April launch
Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka will launch its first satellite into space in April, marking its entry into the space age, said an official here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Sri Lanka,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Science/Tech
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Pulwama exposes rising e-jehad in Valley
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Pulwama attack has brought the focus on the rapidly spreading radicalization through internet in the Valley which is inspiring the youth to adopt global terrorist practices such as suicide bombing.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Human Interest/Society,Terrorism
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Kochi footwear warehouse fire doused
Kochi, Feb 20 (IANS) It took 20 fire tenders over five hours to douse a fire that engulfed a showroom-cum-warehouse of a premier footwear company, here on Wednesday. There were no casualties.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Business/Economy
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Kerala CPI-M leader sent to police custody in murder case
Kasargode (Kerala), Feb 20 (IANS) A Kerala court on Wednesday sent CPI-M leader A. Peethamabaran, accused in the murder of two Youth Congress workers in the Kasargode district on Sunday, to 7-day police custody.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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No scandal in Rafale deal: Dassault CEO
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) Dassault Aviation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eric Trappier on Wednesday said that there was "no scandal" in the 36 Rafale fighter aircraft deal between India and France and added that if India needed more jets, his firm would be happy to deliver them.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security,Politics
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Common heartburn drug linked to kidney disease risk
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Intake of widely prescribed drugs to neutralise stomach acid by people with heartburn or stomach ulcers could be associated with increased risk of kidney disease, warns a study of over 40,000 patients.
2019-02-20
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine,Lifestyle/Fashion
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HC declines to declare Gumti of Shaikh Alia as monument of national importance
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking to declare the Gumti of Shaikh Ali as a monument of national importance observing that it has lost its originality.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,Art/Culture/Books
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Rights activists rally attacked in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Members of a Kolkata-based civil rights body were allegedly attacked and manhandled by some people while they were holding an "anti-war rally" here on Wednesday, the organisation said.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Japan court orders compensation for Fukushima nuclear crisis evacuees
Tokyo, Feb 20 (IANS) A court in Japan on Wednesday ordered the government and the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to pay damages to those affected by the disaster in 2011.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Japan,Immigration/Law/Rights,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Putin warns US over deploying missiles in European nations
Moscow, Feb 20 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he would deploy missiles capable of striking the US if Washington decides to station missiles in European nations within striking distance of Russia.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Russian Federation,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics
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How much do Sunburn promoters owe Goa exchequer, asks HC
Panaji, Feb 20 (IANS) The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Goa Chief Secretary seeking to know the due amount owed to the state government by Percept Limit, an event management agency which hosts 'Sunburn', a popular electronic dance festival.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Goa,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Business/Economy
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Pakistan bus made to drive over flag in Punjab
Amritsar, Feb 20 (IANS) In a unique protest on Wednesday, a Pakistani bus was made to drive over the country's flag on a highway near Amritsar to show anger against the army and its government for supporting terrorist activities in India.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Punjab,National,Diplomacy
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PISA will help India move to competency-based learning: top OECD official (IANS Special)
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The rote-based learning dominant in Indian schools has to be replaced with a competency-based one and PISA will help India do just that, says the top OECD official who signed an agreement with the Indian government last month allowing its students' entry into the Programme for International Student Assessment or PISA in 2021.
2019-02-20
Category: International, India,National,Education,Politics
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3 lawmakers quit Conservative Party to join breakaway group
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Three lawmakers from the UK's ruling Conservative Party have resigned to join an independent group founded by former Labour MPs, according to a statement made public on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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SC seeks Centre's response on using NCEEF Fund for providing seeder machines to farmers
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to respond to the plea that a part of Rs 75,000 crore available with it under the National Clean Energy and Environment Fund (NCEEF) be utilised for the purchase of Turbo Happy Seeder machines for farmers for cutting standing paddy stubble as an alternate to stubble burning.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Domestic air passenger traffic up 9% in January
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India's domestic air passenger traffic increased 9.10 per cent on a year-on-year basis in January 2019, official data showed on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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PSL gets new production & event partners
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Left in the lurch after IMG-Reliance pulled out as producers and logistics support providers, Blitz and Trans Group have stepped in and have extended a lifeline to the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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IPL: Powerhouse CSK aim to continue domination
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) After facing a two-year ban due to betting activities of its top officials, star-studded Chennai Super Kings made a roaring comeback in the 10th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) last year and will be aiming to maintain the same momentum in the 2019 edition of the cash rich tournament.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket,IPL
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World Bank team touring Himachal for developing waste management strategies
Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will collaborate with the World Bank and the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund for developing agro climatic zone-based municipal solid waste management strategies, a state government official said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Crores of Indians want Ayodhya verdict 'sooner than later': BJP
Panaji, Feb 20 (IANS) Crores of Indians believe the judiciary should appreciate their urgency for a quicker verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, Bharatiya Janata Party national Vice President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics,Religion
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Tata Motors betting big on electric buses
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) After bagging 255 e-buses' orders from six state transport undertakings (STUs) under the first phase of incentive scheme for electric vehicles in public transport, Tata Motors is betting big on the segment, said an official here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy
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GST Council on Sunday may consider relief for housing sector
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The GST Council, which met briefly through video-conference on Wednesday extended the deadline for filing of 3B returns by two days, will meet again on Sunday to take up issues related to the real estate sector.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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'Alliance with PMK gives AIADMK a booster dose for TN bypolls'
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The electoral pact between Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK and the PMK is a booster dose to the former in the bypolls for 21 assembly constituencies expected to be held along with the Lok Sabha polls, say political analysts.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Government to infuse Rs 48,239 crore into 12 PSBs to help them avoid PCA
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The government has approved a Rs 48,239 crore recapitalisation plan for 12 public sector banks (PSBs), including the fraud-hit Punjab National Bank (PNB), to help them avoid and come out of the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy
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'Milan Talkies' will not release in Pakistan: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia says his forthcoming film "Milan Talkies" will not release in Pakistan.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Terrorism
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Odisha govt disrespecting freedom fighters: Yogi
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the Odisha government is disrespecting freedom fighters by not providing land for a Paika Rebellion memorial at Barunei proposed by the Central government.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Orissa,National,Politics
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Saudi Arabia sees global oil market rebalancing by April
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Both OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers hope that the global crude market will get balanced by coming April following the latest production cuts being implemented since last month, Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Congress, DMK to seal Lok Sabha poll pact
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The DMK and the Congress on Wednesday said they have finalized an agreement to jointly contest the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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ABB chief meets Fadnavis to forge AI partnership
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) ABB Chief Executive Officer Ulrich Spiesshofer met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis here on Wednesday to discuss how a partnership could be created to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalisation technologies for the state.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics,Technology,Business/Economy
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Sensex ends losing streak, ends 403 points higher
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) A slight ease in crude oil prices along with value buying and a strong rupee aided the benchmark Sensex to snap its longest consecutive sessions fall in the last eight years on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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NIA takes over Pulwama terror attack probe, chief visits attack site
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a fresh case and begun its probe in the February 14 terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in which 40 troopers were killed, an official said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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President to visit Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday and Friday, an official statement said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Zebi acquires Bengaluru-based Blockchain startup Element42
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Global Blockchain company Zebi on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Bengaluru-based start-up Element42 for an undisclosed sum.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Business/Economy,Technology
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Taj Mahotsava fails to draw foreign tourists
Agra, Feb 20 (IANS) Has the annual Taj Mahotsava helped promote tourism in Agra? Tourism industry leaders and hoteliers say the ten-day cultural extravaganza has been reduced to a local "Mela-Tamasha."
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Metal stocks to look up as corrective phase ends: Report
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Attractive valuations may lead a rally in metal stocks, showed a technical analysis report on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Indian women 28% less likely than men to own a mobile phone: GSMA
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Women in India are 28 per cent less likely than men to own a mobile phone and 56 per cent less likely than men to use mobile Internet, a new report by GSM Association (GSMA) said on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy,Technology
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Microsoft expands protection tool for European democratic institutions
San Francisco, Feb 20 (IANS) To protect democratic institutions from hacking attacks ahead of the elections to the European Parliament in May, Microsoft on Wednesday announced the expansion of its AccountGuard programme to 12 more European markets, including France, Germany and Spain.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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India needs 2,300 civil aircraft by 2040: Prabhu
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) As India races to be the front-runner in the civil aviation sector, the country would need 2,300 new planes over the next 20 years, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Defence/Security,Business/Economy
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3-day fest on Gandhian philosophy to open on Friday
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Plays, readings, performances, cinema and discussions will mark the upcoming three-day festival themed on the life and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi. The event will open on Friday at the India International Centre (IIC) here.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Art/Culture/Books
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British-Bangladeshi IS bride stripped of UK citizenship
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Shamima Begum, a British teenager of Bangladeshi descent who ran away in 2015 to become an Islamic State (IS) jihadi bride, has been stripped of her UK citizenship, a move she called "unjust" and "hard to swallow".
2019-02-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Human Interest/Society,Politics,Terrorism
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Tata Motors betting big on electric buses
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) After bagging 255 e-buses' orders from six state transport undertakings (STUs) under the first phase of incentive scheme for electric vehicles in public transport, Tata Motors is betting big on the segment, said an official here on Wednesday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,Business/Economy
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Boost HPV screening, vaccines to end cervical cancer from India by 2070
Sydney, Feb 20 (IANS) Human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination must be taken up on a war footing in countries like India to prevent 15 million cervical cancer deaths among women by 2050, a Lancet research said.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Australia,Health/Medicine,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Adnan Sami to 'jam' with fans
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Popular singer Adnan Sami is going to engage with his fans through a digital activity, "Jam With Me", which will begin from Thursday.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Jharkhand speaker dismisses disqualification plea against six MLAs
Ranchi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Jharkhand Assembly speaker here on Wednesday dismissed the petition seeking disqualification of six legislators who had defected to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P).
2019-02-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Politics
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Modi has special focus for development of Arunachal: Governor
Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led Central government has a special focus and consideration for the development of Arunanchal Pradesh, Governor Brig. B.D. Mishra (retd) said on Wednesday as the northeastern border state celebrated its 33rd statehood day.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Arunachal Pradesh,National,Politics
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AAP MLA Jarwal convicted in 2013 rioting case
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A Delhi Court has convicted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Prakash Jarwal and two others in a 2013 rioting and unlawful assembly case.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Renowned Hindi author Namwar Singh dies at 92, nation mourns
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Marking the end of an era, Hindi literary stalwart, poet and critic Namwar Singh passed away on Tuesday night at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following a month-long illness. He was 92.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society,IANS Life,Art/Culture/Books,Politics
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India, Saudi Arabia agree on need to exert pressure on countries backing terror
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the Pulwama terror attack, India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday said there was a need to exert "all possible pressure" on countries which extend any kind of support to terror activities as they agreed for biennial summit meetings and formation of the Strategic Partnership Council.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Business/Economy,Politics,Terrorism
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GST Council to meet on Sunday, consider housing relief
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The GST Council, which met briefly through video-conference on Wednesday, will next be meeting on Sunday to take up real estate issues.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Business/Economy,Politics
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Britain to extend drone no-fly zones around airports in March
London, Feb 20 (IANS) No-fly zones for drones near British airports will be expanded to 5 km (3.106 miles) from 1 km in March, officials said on Wednesday, to avoid disruptions like the recent grounding of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
2019-02-20
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics,Defence/Security
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Airbus opens pilot training centre in Gurugram
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) Global aerospace major Airbus on Wednesday opened its training centre for commercial pilots and maintenance engineers at Haryana's Gurugram in the National Capital Region (NCR).
2019-02-20
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Business/Economy
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Ambrose impresses in dance video
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Former West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose, one of the top fast bowlers in the world during his prime, is creating waves on the dance floor.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Two held for Rs 141-cr GST scam in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, Feb 20 (IANS) The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence in Chhattisgarh has detected a fraud of Rs 141 crore, said officials. Two persons have also been arrested in this connection.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttarakhand ,Business/Economy,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Parties spreading hatred, indulging in shameless politics: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here on Wednesday accused certain political parties and people holding constitutional positions in the country of rumour-mongering and spreading hatred in the society, and termed it "shameless politics".
2019-02-20
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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NIA takes over Pulwama terror attack probe
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case and is launching a fresh probe into the terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in which 40 troopers were killed on February 14.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh celebrate Statehood Day
Aizawl, Feb 20 (IANS) The northeastern states Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday observed their Statehood Day with numerous cultural events and sports meets.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Mizoram,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Authentic is what I aspire to be: 'Andhadhun' actor
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Rashmi Agdekar says the biggest challenge in her career is not "really trying to fit" in. "I think the biggest challenge for me is not really trying to fit in. Authentic is what I aspire to be," Rashmi told IANS.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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BJP leader wants case against KCR for no woman in cabinet
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) BJP leader G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday demanded SHE Teams of Hyderabad Police to book Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao for not giving representation to women in his cabinet.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Less visibility reduced my fan base: Gautam Gulati
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Gautam Gulati developed a strong fan base and became popular with his stint in TV reality show "Bigg Boss 8" in 2014. But after that, he was not seen much on-screen apart from movies like "Azhar" and "Behen Hogi Teri".
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz
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Vadra questioned for over 3 hours in money laundering case
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, was on Wednesday questioned for over three hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Business/Economy
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RBI Governor to meet bank CEOs on Thursday on rate transmission
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will meet PSU and private sector banks CEOs and MDs on Thursday to discuss rate transmission and persuade them to pass on the advantages after taking note of the non-passing of the benefits of lower interest rates to the consumers following a key policy rate cut by it recently.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Japan to provide Pakistan $10.6mn for fight against malnutrition
Islamabad, Feb 20 (IANS) The Japanese government has announced a grant assistance of $10.6 million for Pakistan to fight malnutrition, improve livelihood and increase resilience to natural disasters in its provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Pakistan,Diplomacy,Health/Medicine,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Death penalty to culprit who raped 3-year-old girl
Ranchi, Feb 20 (IANS) A court on Wednesday awarded death sentence to a person who was found guilty of raping and killing a three-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Gumla district.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Punjab seeks Britain's apology on Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) As we approach the centenary year of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, in which hundreds of innocent people were killed by the British forces, the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution to mount pressure on the Centre for seeking a formal apology from the British government "for one of the worst ever bloodbaths in the world".
2019-02-20
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diplomacy,Politics
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No prepared Oscar speech for Richard E. Grant
Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Richard E. Grant says he doesnt have an Oscar speech prepared.
2019-02-20
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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We are with you: Rahul, Priyanka tell CRPF trooper's family
Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of Amit Kumar who was among the 40 CRPF troopers killed by a suicide bomber in Kashmir and pledged to stand by the family.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics,Terrorism
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Odisha needs double engine growth: UP CM
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday called for Odisha's support in the upcoming elections to ensure "double engine" growth with BJP governments in the Centre and the state.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Orissa,National,Politics
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AAP stages walkout from Punjab Assembly
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) The opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Punjab Assembly on the issue of there being a large number of proclaimed offenders in the state.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Restoring dialogue fitting tribute to Namwar Singh: Rahul
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the death of celebrated Hindi author Namwar Singh as end of an era and said restoring dialogue in the country will be the true tribute to him.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books,Politics
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Narayani makes debut in supernatural thriller space
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Narayani Shastri has taken up her first supernatural thriller TV show.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz
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It's a personal choice: Saumya Tandon on #CashForTweet
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain" actress Saumya Tandon, one of the four celebrities who refused to tweet in support of a political party in exchange for money as part of a sting operation, says it is a "personal choice" if a person agrees to do it.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Politics
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Triple talaq ordinance anti-minority: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Modi government for approving an ordinance for a third time to make triple talaq a law.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Religion
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Services unaffected in Northeast due to BSNL employees' strike
Agartala, Feb 20 (IANS) BSNL authorities said on Wednesday that its services in the Northeast remained unaffected amid a three-day nationwide strike called by the employees of the telecom major.
2019-02-20
Category: India, Tripura,Business/Economy
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Pakistan government spokesperson's personal Twitter account suspended
Islamabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Twitter has suspended the personal account of Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal.
2019-02-20
Category: International, Pakistan,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Technology
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