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No power can prevent us from setting up panel to resolve impasse on farm laws, says SC

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The Supreme Court Tuesday sought cooperation of protesting farmers at Delhi borders and said no power can prevent it from setting up a committee to resolve the impasse over controversial farm laws. The observation of the bench asking protesting farmers bodies to cooperate assume significance in view of reports that they would not go to any apex court-appointed panel for resolution of disputes and wanted repeal of laws only. Before pronouncing the order, the bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde commenced the hearing and urged the farmers’ unions…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Rupee recovers losses, settles 15 paise higher at 73.25 against US dollar

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The rupee recouped early losses and provisionally closed 15 paise higher at 73.25 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by weakness in the dollar index and recovery in domestic equities. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened weak at 73.42, but recovered lost ground and finished 15 paise higher over its last close. During the trading session, the domestic unit witnessed an intra-day high of 73.24 and a low of 73.44. On Monday, the rupee had closed at 73.40 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

US House to vote on Trump impeachment on Wednesday

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The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives would vote on the impeachment of outgoing President Donald Trump on Wednesday on charges of inciting his supporters to carry out a violent attack on the Capitol Hill last week. Co-authored by Congressmen Jamie Raskin, David Cicilline and Ted Lieu, the article of impeachment — co-sponsored by 211 House members — was tabled on Monday. During a conference call with his party colleagues on Monday, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the impeachment vote will be held on Wednesday. The article of impeachment charges Trump…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Farmer leaders welcome SC verdict staying implementation of 3 agri laws, but say protest to continue

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Farmer leaders welcomed the Supreme Court order to stay the implementation of three farm laws on Tuesday, but said they would not call off their protest until the legislations are repealed. The Sankyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of around 40 protesting farmer unions, has called a meeting later in the day to decide the next course of action. The farmer leaders said they are not willing to participate in any proceedings before a committee appointed by the Supreme Court, but a formal decision on this will be taken by…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Hopeful of solution; ready to deal with any eventuality: Army Chief on eastern Ladakh standoff

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 Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement to resolve the eastern Ladakh standoff but at the same time asserted that Indian troops will maintain a high state of combat readiness to deal with any eventuality. Addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen Naravane said the operational preparedness of the Indian armed forces has been of very high level and they will continue to hold onto their ground. “We are prepared…

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NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

Fight To Remember: Vihari, Ashwin pull off memorable draw after Pant pyrotechnics

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Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari battled pain and a hostile Australian bowling attack while resolutely displaying the largely extinct art of Test-saving batsmanship to snatch a remarkable draw for India after Rishabh Pant raised visions of an improbable win here on Monday. Chasing a herculean target of 407, Pant (97 off 118 balls) and the ever-steady Cheteshwar Pujara (77 off 205 balls) produced an amazing 148-run stand before India were forced to down the shutters finishing on 334 for 5 in 131 overs when players shook hands. The series stands…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

First look of ‘Ashwatthama’ out, Vicky Kaushal says exploring new technology alongside acting

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The first look of the forthcoming science fiction feature “Ashwatthama”, fronted by Vicky Kaushal, was revealed by the makers on Monday and the actor said he is looking forward to start shooting for the project. The film will see Kaushal playing the titular mythological character who was given the boon of immortality. Directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, “Ashwatthama” is described as a “futuristic sci-fi, based on a character from the chapter of Mahabharata”. As per the epic, Ashwatthama was the son of guru Dronacharya, who fought…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Seizure of animals can be done under 2017 rules of PCA Act pending litigation: Centre to SC

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The Centre on Monday justified in the Supreme Court the 2017 rules under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, and said that there is difference between seizure and confiscation of animals and a plea can be filed in the concerned court seeking release of seized animals. The top court said that confiscation of animals can only happen after the conviction of a person under the PCA Act and it cannot be done during the pendency of trial. A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justices AS…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Sensex rallies over 400 pts to fresh intra-day record; Nifty tops 14,450

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Equity benchmark Sensex surged over 400 points in early trade on Monday to top the 49,000 mark for the first time, tracking gains in IT stocks amid largely positive trend in global equities and massive FPI inflow. After touching a record intra-day high of 49,260.21, the 30-share BSE index was trading 405.45 points or 0.83 per cent higher at 49,187.96. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty jumped 112.45 points or 0.78 per cent to 14,459.70 in opening deals. It hit a fresh intra-day high of 14,474.05. On the Sensex chart, Infosys…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

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 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol. Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues, saying the House will first vote to push Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the powers of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. After 24 hours, she said, the House would…

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