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No interim protection from arrest to Kalra till May 18 in oxygen black marketing case: HC

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The Delhi High Court Friday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Navneet Kalra, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with alleged black marketing of oxygen concentrators, agreeing with the reasons given by the trial court while denying him the relief. A sessions court had on Thursday dismissed Kalra’s anticipatory bail plea, saying the allegations against him were serious and his custodial interrogation was required to “unearth the entire conspiracy”. “I am persuaded by the reasons given by the trial court which is a valid ground for me not to…

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‘Friends’ reunion special to premiere on HBO Max on May 27

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Streamer HBO Max has announced that the long-awaited “Friends” reunion special will drop on its platform on May 27. All six original cast members — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer — are coming back for the special, titled “Friends: The Reunion”. The streamer on Thursday released a teaser trailer for the special that showed the core cast walking in a distance with their back towards the camera. An acoustic version of the show’s signature theme plays in the background. “Friends: The Reunion”…

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NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

Never count him out: Nadal rallies past Shapovalov in Rome

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When it comes to long, grueling clay-court battles, nobody is better than Rafael Nadal. Nearing his 35th birthday, the Spanish great showed he’s still got the stamina to withstand much younger challengers in a 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) comeback win over 22-year-old Denis Shapovalov on Thursday that secured him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals. Nadal roared back from 3-0 down in the second set and then saved two match points on his serve at 6-5 in the third. It seems and it’s been this way since Nadal started…

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Betis defeats Granada to move closer to Europa League spot

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Borja Iglesias scored twice, including in the 87th minute, as Real Betis defeated Granada 2-1 to move closer to a Europa League spot in the Spanish league. The victory moved Betis to sixth place with three rounds remaining, two points in front of Villarreal. The teams in fifth and sixth places qualify for the Europa League next season. Fifth-placed Real Sociedad, two points ahead of Betis, visits league leader Atl tico Madrid on Wednesday. Betis is at last-placed Eibar on Thursday, while Villarreal visits relegation-threatened Valladolid on the same night.…

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Amruta Khanvilkar celebrates three years of ‘Raazi’

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On the occasion of the third anniversary of Alia Bhatt-fronted “Raazi”, actor Amruta Khanvilkar on Tuesday reminisced about the making of the hit espionage drama. Produced by Junglee Pictures and Dharma Productions, the film is based on Harinder Sikka’s novel “Calling Sehmat”. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, “Raazi” featured Bhatt as Sehmat Khan, who crossed the border in 1971 as an Indian spy after she gets married to a Pakistani military officer Iqbal Syed (Vicky Kaushal) and extracted crucial classified information. Khanvilkar, who essayed the role of Munira Syed, the sister-in-law…

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Vaccination strategy equitable, “overzealous” intervention to have consequences: Centre to SC

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The vaccination strategy for COVID-19 has been formulated by the Centre in a “just, equitable, non-discriminatory” manner and any “overzealous” judicial intervention may result in unforeseen consequences, the government has told the Supreme Court. In an affidavit filed by the Centre in response to the points raised by the top court, it said as vaccination of the entire country is not possible in one stretch due to the very suddenness of the pandemic, limited availability of vaccine doses and the vulnerability are the prime considerations. The submission was made in…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Gaza militants, Israel trade new rocket fire and airstrikes

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Palestinian militants launched dozens of rockets from Gaza and Israel unleashed new air strikes against them early Tuesday, in an escalation triggered by soaring tensions in Jerusalem and days of clashes at an iconic mosque in the holy city. Twenty-two people, including nine children, were killed in Gaza overnight, most of them in Israeli strikes. More than 700 Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and across the West Bank in 24 hours, including nearly 500 who were treated at hospitals. The Israeli military said six…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

India records 3.29 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 3,876 fatalities

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New cases of coronavirus in India fell to 3.29 lakh?after 14 days taking the total tally of?COVID-19 infections to?2,29,92,517, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday A total?of 3,29,942?infections were reported in a span of 24 hours, while?the?death toll climbed to?2,49,992?with?3,876?fresh fatalities,?the data updated at 8 am showed. ??? After registering a steady rise for two months, the active cases have reduced?to 37,15,221 comprising 16.16?per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 82.75 per cent The?number of people who have…

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Request for early hearing to PIL against Central Vista construction; HC says file application

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 A request was made to the Delhi High Court on Monday to give an early hearing to a PIL seeking a stay on the construction of the Central Vista here amid the raging COVID pandemic. The request was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh by senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, and the court said an early hearing application be filed first. Luthra told the bench that he was mentioning the matter as the Supreme Court on May 7 asked the petitioners to seek…

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Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 17; Metro services to be shut

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The ongoing lockdown in Delhi will be extended by another week, up to May 17 morning, and metro trains will not operate during the period, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday. Marriages can only be held at home or court with not more than 20 people, according to an order issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). “There will be a complete prohibition on marriage ceremonies at public places, banquet halls, hotels and similar places during the period,” it said. Kejriwal said although COVID-19 cases have come down…

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