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Heart of ‘Toofaan’ lies in its relationships: Farhan Akhtar

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“Toofaan” promises a cinematic storm with its high on adrenaline boxing sequences, but actor Farhan Akhtar says the personal relationships of the characters is the core of the sports drama. Akhtar underwent intense training to prep for the role of Aziz Ali aka Ajju Bhai, a goon who goes on to become a national level boxer, for his second film with director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, following another sports-based movie, “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” in 2013. The physical aspect of learning a new discipline like boxing was “very challenging”, the preparation for…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Only Parliament can frame law for timely disposal of disqualification petitions by Speaker: SC

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The Supreme Court Thursday said it is for the legislature to frame law for timely disposal of disqualification petitions by the Speaker or Chairman of the House under the tenth schedule of the Constitution. A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy said, How can we frame law? It’s all a matter of Parliament. The top court was hearing a plea filed by West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee member Ranajit Mukherjee who has sought directions to the Centre for framing of guidelines…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Data, demographic dividend present huge opportunity; this decade to be India’s techade’: PM

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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the combination of nation’s demographic dividend and data, with proven tech prowess presents immense opportunities as he exuded confidence the decade will be ‘India’s techade’. Speaking at a virtual event to mark the completion of six years of Digital India, Modi said India is fully conscious of its responsibilities as a data powerhouse and noted that work was underway on all aspects of data protection. Data and demographic dividend present a massive opportunity for India… together, we will be successful in making this…

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Court Upholds “Constitutional Validity” Of TRAI’s Tariff Order Barring One Condition

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On January 1, 2020, the TRAI issued new tariff rules by which the Network Capacity Fee (NCF) price was lowered, benefitting consumers. Previously, a sum of ₹ 130 was applicable for all free-to-air channels and consumers needed to pay more in order to watch additional channels. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of a tariff order passed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) last year, but struck down one condition which said the price of a single channel cannot be more than one-third of the highest…

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To “Fantastic Human Being” Raj Kaushal, Tributes From Manoj Bajpayee, Madhavan And Others

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“It will definitely take time to come to terms with this loss,” tweeted Manoj Bajpayee Members of the Indian film industry poured their hearts out on social media after the death of filmmaker Raj Kaushal  on Wednesday morning. He died at the age of 49. Manoj Bajpaye, in his eulogy for Raj Kaushal, wrote: “No news can be more shocking and tragic for us personally than losing our dear friend and a fantastic human being Raj Kaushal. It will definitely take time to come to terms with this loss! Rest in peace…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Karnataka Leadership Change Issue A Closed Chapter: BS Yediyurapp’s Son

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BY Vijayendra was responding to a query whether the issue of leadership change in the state is a closed chapter. Karnataka BJP vice president, BY Vijayendra on Wednesday said the campaign by a section of party leaders seeking replacement of his father and Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa from his post is now a closed chapter. Addressing reporters here, he said, “Absolutely. No one is talking about it anymore.” Mr Vijayendra was responding to a query whether the issue of leadership change in the state is a closed chapter. He said…

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Bengal Launches Student Credit Card For Loans Upto ₹ 10 Lakh

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Mamata Banerjee said with this credit card, a student who has lived in Bengal for 10 years, will be eligible to take an educational loan for higher studies in India or abroad. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the launch of a credit card for students with a limit of ₹ 10 lakh today, meeting one of her key pre-election promises. A student — aged upto 40 — who has lived in Bengal for 10 years will be eligible for the card, which can be used to get a loan for higher…

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“Drones Not Made On Roads, Are State-Supported Systems”: Top Army Officer

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General Pandey told DIN the Army is “well aware these assets and tech – like drones and drone warfare – are state-supported systems” and that such threats may continue and even increase The technology used in Sunday’s drone strikes on an Air Force base at Jammu airport indicate “state-support” and involvement of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lt General DP Pandey, Corps Commander of the 15 Corps in Srinagar, told NDTV on Wednesday. General Pandey said the Army is “well aware these assets and tech – like drones and drone warfare…

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Answer to crisis is to put money in hands of people: Chidambaram on govt package

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A day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a package to support the pandemic-hit economy, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday said the answer to this “crisis” is to spur demand by putting money in the hands of the people, especially the poor and the lower middle classes. Sitharaman on Monday announced Rs 1.5 lakh crore of additional credit for small and medium businesses, more funds for the healthcare sector, loans to tourism agencies and guides, and waiver of visa fee for foreign tourists as part of a package…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Death toll rises to 11 at Florida building collapse site

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Rescuers searching for a fifth day for survivors of a Florida condo building collapse used bucket brigades and heavy machinery Monday as they worked atop a precarious mound of pulverised concrete, twisted steel and the remnants of dozens of households. Authorities said their efforts were still a search-and-rescue operation, but no one has been found alive since hours after the collapse on Thursday. Two more bodies were recovered Monday, bringing the confirmed death toll to 11. More than 150 others are still missing in the community of Surfside, just outside…

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