February, 2018 | DIN NEWS

UP govt’s attempts to curb noise pollution feeble, weak: HC

February 23, 2018 strong

Lucknow, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) The Allahabad High Court has questioned the intention of the Uttar Pradesh government to curb noise pollution, saying its attempts have been feeble and nothing much appeared to have been done to control the menace. The court said if the state government was not able to control noise pollution why does it not imposes a blanket ban on the use of loudspeakers in the state, like beacon lights. It said the directions issued by the government on January 4 in pursuance of the court’s December 20…

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SC asks Centre to consider suggestions on Quadricycles

February 23, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to give “due consideration” to suggestions made on the issue of safety and emission standards of small four-wheeler vehicles and quadricycles. Quadricycles are a new category of cycle-like four-wheelers which are now allowed to ply on the roads. The issue before the apex court also related to the sale of small four-wheelers with a mass of up to 1500 kg. In its order, a bench comprising Justices A K Goel and U U Lalit noted that the government’s…

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Rupee rebounds 31 paise to 64.73 on positive global cues

February 23, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) In line with domestic equities, the rupee today regained strength to close at 64.73 a dollar, advancing by a good 31 paise, amid indication that the US Federal Reserve may go slow on rate hikes. Besides, a heavy dollar unwinding by traders and exporters supported the rupee recovery. Global currency and financial markets heaved a sigh of relief after a Fed official said in an interview that raising interest rates too quickly could slow the economy too much. The latest Fed policy-meeting minutes had cemented expectations…

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US dollar ends sharply cheaper against rupee

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) The US dollar ended sharply cheaper against the rupee at 64.73/74 per unit but the pound sterling finished higher at Rs 90.25/27 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market here today. Following are the Interbank forex and RBI rates: (In Rs per unit) Unit Interbank RBI Reference US Dollar 64.73/74 US Dollar Rs 64.8227 Pound Sterling 90.25/27 Euro Rs 79.7643 Euro 79.59/61 Japanese Yen (100) 60.

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May to make key Brexit speech next Friday: Downing Street

February 23, 2018 strong

London, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) Prime Minister Theresa May will make a keynote speech next Friday on Britain’s relationship with the EU after Brexit following a “very positive” meeting of her senior ministers, her spokesman said. “The prime minister will be setting out more detail of the government’s position on Friday,” he said. Confirmation of the much-anticipated speech comes after May gathered around a dozen of her senior ministers for an “away day” at her country retreat in Chequers yesterday. Their discussions lasted eight hours as they sought to thrash out…

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PNB fraud perpetrators will be brought to book: Gadkari

February 23, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) Union minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari today said the perpetrators of the PNB bank fraud will be brought to book and asserted the NDA government has never protected scam-tainted people. Gadkari was replying to questions related to the alleged Rs 11,400-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB) and its fallout. “The perpetrators will be brought to book. Our government has never protected such people and has done every bit possible to put the nation on top,” he said.He was speaking at a programme, ‘Chaupal’, organised…

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AAP vs Chief Secy: Police team at CM’s residence, Kejriwal fumes

February 23, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) A Delhi Police team was on Friday sent to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in the Civil Lines area for collecting evidence related to an alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by AAP MLAs, an official said “A police team has been sent to the chief minister’s residence for collecting all evidence, including CCTV footage, in connection with the alleged assault on the Delhi Chief Secretary,” Additional DCP, North Delhi, Harinder Singh said Reacting to it, Kejriwal said, “A huge posse of policemen was…

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Modi, Trudeau discuss terrorism, trade ties

February 23, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Feb 23 (DIN NEWS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Friday held extensive talks on key issues of counter-terrorism and extremism as well as ways to boost trade ties, after which the two sides inked six pacts, including on energy cooperation After their nearly two-hour long meeting, Modi, while addressing a joint media event with the Canadian prime minister, said they discussed the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership Asserting that it is important that the two countries work together to fight terrorism, Modi…

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Duminy takes fear out of my game: Klaasen

February 22, 2018 strong

South Africa’s newest swashbuckler Heinrich Klaasen has credited J P Duminy for “taking the fear out” of his game, saying the skipper’s presence was a key factor in his match-winning knock against India in the second Twenty20 International here. Klaasen smashed 69 off 30 balls as the Proteas won by six wickets last night to level the three-match series 1-1. The big-hitting batsman said that Duminy, who put on 97 runs off 49 balls for the third wicket with Klaasen, told him to go big. “Duminy was the key factor…

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Vishal Bhardwaj postpones shoot of Deepika-Irrfan film

February 22, 2018 strong

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has postponed the shooting of his film, starring Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, citing health concerns of the two actors. While Irrfan has been diagnosed with a severe case of jaundice, Deepika’s back injury, which the actor suffered while filming “Padmaavat” has resurfaced, the director said in a Facebook post. The shooting for the film was expected to start from next month in Nepal. “I am pushing back the film by a few months as both of my lead actors are down with different health problems. Irrfan…