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Month: May 2018

NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

Wenger, still in ‘shock’, sets deadline for future plans

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London, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Arsene Wenger admits he is still in shock after the curtain finally came down on his 22-year-reign as Arsenal manager and told The Guardian he will decide by the start of the World Cup as to do next. The 68-year-old Frenchman — whose trophy-laden reign at the Gunners came to an end without any silverware in his final season and failed to secure Champions League football for next term — said he hadn’t discounted taking on a different role. Wenger — who is to attend the…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

I am a middle class man leading a simple life: John Abraham

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Mumbai, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Actor John Abraham, who started off as a model before venturing into the Hindi film industry, says he is a middle class person and believes in leading a simple and frugal life. “I am not a narcissistic person by nature, I don’t like going out looking for attention. I don’t have a bodyguard, I have a simple life, I don’t wear a watch, I have a basic car. I am a middle class person and I will not lose that. I live my life on my…

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Sridevi honoured at the Cannes Film Festival

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Cannes, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi was honoured with the TITAN Reginald F Lewis Film Icon Award at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The award traditionally celebrates women of the film industry all over the world and also salute the multi-cultural impact on the world of cinema. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai and producer Namrata Goyal received the award on behalf of Sridevi’s family . “Janhvi, Khushi and I are overwhelmed with the recognition and tributes and love of millions of her fans being showered on her. Her work…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

SC approves draft Cauvery Management Scheme

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New Delhi, May 18 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court today approved the Centre’s draft Cauvery Management Scheme for smooth distribution of water among four southern riparian states. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra rejected the suggestions of Karnataka and Kerala governments over the scheme, terming them as devoid of merits. The bench, also comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, said the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s award, which was modified by the apex court, has to be taken to the logical conclusion by the Cauvery Management Scheme.…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

SC witnesses high-voltage hearing on Karnataka crisis

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New Delhi, May 18 (DIN NEWS) The high-voltage hearing on the Karnataka crisis in the Supreme Court today witnessed trading of charges between the BJP and the Congress-JD(S) combine with both claiming to have numbers in their favour. The combine alleged that Governor Vajubhai Vala was not correct in inviting the BJP, which had lesser numbers than the Congress-JD(S) alliance. However, the BJP contended that the letter given by rivals on the support of MLAs can be disputed. At the outset, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the BJP and Chief…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Trump attacks China over US trade deficit

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Washington, May 18 (DIN NEWS) US President Donald Trump today hit out at China for “fleecing” his country with hundreds of billions of dollars every year, even as high-level delegations from the two countries were holding intense negotiations in Washington over a series of trade disputes between them. “China has taken our hundreds of billions of dollars a year from the United States. And I explained to (Chinese) President Xi (Jinping), we can’t do that anymore, we just can’t do that anymore. It’s a much different situation,” Trump told reporters at…

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Sensex extends losses on foreign fund outflows, rising oil prices

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Mumbai, May 18 (DIN NEWS) The BSE Sensex drifted lower by another 125 points in early trade today amid unabated foreign fund outflows and surging global crude oil prices. The rupee depreciating against the US dollar also affected momentum. Brokers said sentiment remained weak largely on sustained capital outflows by foreign funds and rising global crude oil prices, which went past the USD 80 per barrel mark. Investors also kept an eye on political developments in Karnataka. The 30-share index fell by 125.10 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 35,024.02 in…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Trump defends ‘animals’ remark, says he would use it against violent gang members

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Washington, May 18 (DIN NEWS) US President Donald Trump today defended his use of the word “animals” against some illegal immigrants, asserting that he would continue to use the term to refer to violent gang members. Trump said he used the word yesterday against the MS-13 gang members and asserted that he would not shy away from using the term time and again. “When the MS-13 comes in, when the other gang members come into our country, I refer to them as “animals.” And guess what? I always will,” Trump said…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Egypt opens Gaza border for month of Ramadan: president

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Cairo, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made a rare decision to open the Rafah crossing with Gaza for a month, allowing Palestinians to cross during the holy period of Ramadan. The decision to keep the crossing open was taken “to alleviate the suffering” of residents in the Palestinian enclave, Sisi said on Facebook late yesterday. The Rafah crossing is Gaza’s only gateway to the outside world not controlled by Israel, but Egypt has largely sealed it in recent years, citing security threats. It is usually open…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Karnataka Governor acting under Centre’s pressure: Chavan

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Mumbai, May 18 (DIN NEWS) Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala’s decision to invite BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa to form the government shows that he is acting under the Modi-led central government’s pressure, Congress leader Ashok Chavan said here today. “Politics is taking place from the (Karnataka) Raj Bhavan,” he said while addressing a ‘save democracy day’ protest near the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) here. “Vala’s decision to invite Yeddyurappa to form the government shows that he is acting under the Modi-led central government’s pressure,” the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president…

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