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Rohit leads India’s fightback as Proteas dominate first session

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Opener Rohit Sharma led the repair work with a combative 38 after India’s top-order batsmen faced heat for the first time in the series as the hosts reached 71 for three at lunch on day one of the third Test against South Africa, here on Saturday. Sharma smashed five delectable boundaries and a six over the fine leg after successfully reviewing a decision when he was given out on seven. Giving him company was vice captain Ajinkya Rahane who looked resolute on 11 as they staged a recovery after Kagiso…

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Batman is not a hero: Robert Pattinson

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Robert Pattinson says he does not have a penchant for taking up the parts of a hero or a good guy and he believes the superhero character Batman is also not one of them. In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Pattinson said it is his belief that an actor takes up a good guy role only if he is “ashamed” of his real life. “I’ve always thought that the only reason you’d want to play a good guy all the time is because you’re desperately ashamed of…

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Trump touts Turkey cease-fire, even as it appears shaky

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President Donald Trump is pushing back at criticism that his Syria withdrawal is damaging U.S. credibility, betraying Kurdish allies and opening the door for a possible resurgence of the Islamic State. He touted a cease-fire agreement that seemed at risk as Turkey and Kurdish fighters differed over what it required and whether combat had halted. “We’ve had tremendous success I think over the last couple of days,” Trump declared Friday. He added that “we’ve taken control of the oil in the Middle East” — a claim that seemed disconnected from…

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Cong destroyed nation with its wrong policies, says Modi, sharpens attack on Article 370

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the Congress, alleging that their wrong policies destroyed the nation and injustice was continuously done with Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering here on the last day of campaigning, Modi attacked the party on Article 370 issue, saying it was a temporary provision, but for 70 years the Congress did nothing about it. “I ended this temporary provision. When you made me permanent for five years, why would I allow this temporary thing,” he asked. The prime minister also said that four lakh…

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EU leaders turn focus to, climate budget issues

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After agreeing on terms for a new Brexit deal, European Union leaders are meeting again on Friday to discuss other thorny issues, including the bloc’s budget and climate change.No decision is expected on the next long-term budget for 2021-2027, though, a topic more divisive than Brexit.Leaders need to find a compromise that satisfies countries in favour of minimal spending, those arguing that it must at least be maintained at the current level and others fighting for increased contributions from members states to compensate for Britain’s planned departure.The Finnish presidency of…

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Me and Pant share good understanding, says Wriddhiman

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The cut-throat competition for a place in India’s playing XI has not affected Wriddhiman Saha’s relationship with his understudy Rishabh Pant as the duo try to help each other with notes on glovework.Saha was out of the Indian team for 20 months due to a shoulder surgery but his now back to his best as a keeper with some stunning catches in the recently concluded second Test against South Africa in Pune.Six days short of his 35th birthday, the sprightly Saha is often seen helping Pant with keeping drills after…

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Sensex rallies for 6th day, rises 246 pts

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Domestic equity market extended its gains for the sixth straight session on Friday, with the benchmark Sensex rising 246 points on sustained buying across sectors.The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 246.32 points, or 0.63 per cent, higher at 39,298.38. It hit an intra-day high of 39,361.06 and a low of 38,963.60.The broader NSE Nifty too spurted 75.50 points, or 0.65 per cent, to settle at 11,661.85.Yes Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying up to 8.44 per cent, followed by Maruti, PowerGrid, NTPC, L&T and SBI. Shares of…

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas celebrate Karwa Chauth

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated her first Karwa Chauth with husband Nick Jonas and he says the actor has taught him everything about Indian traditions and customs. The American singer shared their pictures from the occasion on his Instagram page.On the occasion, Priyanka opted for traditional Indian look in a red saree and matching bangles, while Nick donned a kurta.“My wife is Indian. She is Hindu, and she is incredible in every way. She has taught me so much about her culture and religion. I love and admire her so much,…

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What your family did for tribals? Amit Shah asks Rahul

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Attacking the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked its leader Rahul Gandhi what four generations of his family did for adivasis during their 70-year rule in the country and stressed the region will be free of Naxalism in the next five years.Addressing a poll rally at Aheri in Gadchiroli district, Shah, also the BJP chief, said the Modi government did more works for the adivasis than the previous Congress and NCP governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra.Shah reiterated the Congress did not scrap Article 370 —…

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CBI files charge sheet before Delhi court against Chidambaram, Karti, others

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The CBI filed a charge sheet before a Delhi court Friday in the INX Media corruption case accusing former finance minister P Chidambaram and others including bureaucrats of causing loss to the exchequer by allegedly committing offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.The charge sheet filed before Special Judge Lal Singh. The accused in the charge sheet include Peter Mukherjea; chartered accountant S Bhaskaraman; ex-NITI Ayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar; former secretary in Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Anup K Pujari; Prabodh Saxena; Rabindra Prasad; INX Media; ASCL &…

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