2018 | DIN NEWS - Part 432

Take interim steps for appointments in tribunals: SC to Govt

January 23, 2018 strong

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre and other stakeholders to sit together and formulate an “interim arrangement” to deal with appointments to be made in various tribunals in the country. The top court, hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Finance Act 2017 and the rules under it to regulate issue like appointment and tenure of members of tribunals, said that though it would deal with this aspect later, the issue of vacancies have to be addressed on an urgent basis as tribunals have to…

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Rupee breaks 3-day rally, down 3 paise at 63.87 a dollar

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 strong

Snapping its three-session winning run, the rupee today ended lower by 3 paise at 63.87 against the US currency following fresh bouts of dollar demand from importers amid the US political jitters. Trading was extremely volatile as the currency market witnessed wide swings against the backdrop of US government shutdown. The US government shutdown went into effect at midnight on Friday after Senate negotiators failed to reach an agreement on a last minute deal to keep the government funded amid a dispute over immigration and border security. The domestic currency…

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Pence kicks off Israel visit with Netanyahu meeting

January 23, 2018 strong

Vice President Mike Pence kicked off his visit to Israel today with a morning meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he said it was an honor “to be in Israel’s capital, Jerusalem.” Netanyahu thanked Pence for President Donald Trump’s “historic” recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and lauded the American-Israeli alliance, which he said has “never been stronger.” The brief exchange was part of an incredibly warm welcome for Pence in Israel, which has praised the American decision last month to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s…

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Mallya extradition trial’s next hearing date remains uncertain

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 strong

The next submissions hearing in the extradition trial of Vijay Mallya over alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to Rs 9,000 crores remains uncertain as the lawyers are yet to agree on a mutually convenient date. Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot was listed to hear the case at Westminster Magistrates Court today, with the 62- year-old embattled liquor baron exempt from attending. However, the case was not discussed in the court as the lawyers are yet to agree on a mutually convenient date. The next hearing date is expected within the…

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Patnaik dedicates ‘Ideal CM’ award to people of Odisha

January 23, 2018 strong

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today dedicated to the people of the state the Ideal Chief Minister award conferred on him by an institute in Maharastra. The award was conferred on him yesterday and Patnaik dedicated it to the people at the rousing welcome given to him on his return at the airport here. Patnaik’s party – the BJD had organised a special programme at the airport to welcome him. Thousands of people including ministers, MLAs and MPs of the ruling party participated in it. I am indebted to your…

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Modi hugs only privileged people, not farmers, jawans: Rahul

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 strong

Cancer screening after a certain age should be made mandatory in the country, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said today, and asked researchers to make path-breaking advances in cancer prevention and treatment. Addressing a graduation ceremony at the Tata Memorial Centre here, he also called for greater emphasis on inventing strategies in the battle against cancer. “Two-thirds of advanced cancer cases are preventable. Therefore, early detection and treatment are the need of the hour. The government should make it mandatory after a particular age for cancer screening. A healthy nation can…

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Anand suffers shock defeat against Kramnik

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 strong

Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand’s quest for a record sixth title suffered a setback as he slumped to a shock defeat against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the seventh round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament, here. Having done quite well so far, Anand went for unwarranted complications against Kramnik who was at his best to match his opponent. The Italian opening by the Indian became very complicated when Anand decided to keep his king in the middle of the board and Kramnik showed deep understanding in finding the right…

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‘Wonder Woman’ the first action film I enjoyed: Rachel Weisz

January 22, 2018 strong

Actor Rachel Weisz says blockbuster superhero film “Wonder Woman” was the first action ever that film she enjoyed watching. The 47-year-old actor said the Patty Jenkins-directed film was her favourite movie of 2017 and she now understands men’s fixation with superheroes. “‘Wonder Woman’ was my favourite film of the year. I thought that was completely magnificent. It’s the first time I’ve really enjoyed an action film because I could identify with the character. “She was a little brunette tomboy and then she became a superhero and I was like, ‘Yeah’.…

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Irrfan,’Bareilly ki Barfi’ win big at Filmfare Awards 2017

January 22, 2018 strong

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan took home the best actor trophy for his realistic and effective portrayal of a middle-class father in “Hindi Medium”, while romantic-comedy “Bareilly ki Barfi” earned other top two honours, including the best director award for Ashwiny Iyer at the 63rd Filmfare Awards. The second award for “Bareilly ki Barfi” came for Rajkummar Rao in the best supporting actor category. Held last evening here, the prestigious award ceremony gave away the best actor (female) award to Vidya Balan for her heartwarming performance of a housewife-turned-radio jockey in…

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Enquiry into 22 coal blocks allocated between 1993-2005

January 22, 2018 strong

The CBI has informed the Supreme Court that it has closed its enquiry into 22 coal block allocations, which were made from 1993 to 2005, with the approval of the chief vigilance commissioner. The probe agency, in its 18th status report filed before the apex court in coal block allocation scam cases last month, has said that it had registered 16 regular cases covering 21 coal blocks during the period 1993-2005. The top court is monitoring the probe in the coal scam cases. “In respect of 43 coal blocks (during…