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Ledecky smashes own 1,500m record in pro debut

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Los Angeles, May 17 (DIN NEWS) Five-time Olympic swimming champion Katie Ledecky smashed her own 1,500m freestyle world record by five seconds in her first race as a professional. The 21-year-old American star touched the wall in 15min 20.48sec at the Pro Swim event in Indianapolis, obliterating her previous best of 15:25.48 set at the World Championships in Kazan in 2015. “I was pretty surprised when I saw the ’20,’” Ledecky said with a little laugh, adding that she thought as the swim unfolded that she would be somewhere under 15:30,…

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I stuck to my plans, says Bumrah

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Mumbai, May 17 (DIN NEWS) Having a clear plan for in-form batsmen like Lokesh Rahul and just focusing on executing it did the trick, said Mumbai Indians seamer Jasprit Bumrah after he helped his side beat Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match here. Bumrah snapped up three crucial wickets as defending champions Mumbai Indians kept their play-off hopes alive by notching up a thrilling three-run win here last night. “To have a clear plan is very important whenever you bowl. I plan and I back myself in whichever situation I’m…

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Benedict Cumberbatch to play Dominic Cummings in Brexit-based drama

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Los Angeles, May 17 (DINNEWS) “Avengers: Infinity War” star Benedict Cumberbatch is all set to play Dominic Cummings, the strategist who was the campaign director of 2016’s “Vote Leave” campaign in the UK. The drama “Brexit” (working title), based on EU referendum, is a two-hour project, which will be directed by “Black Mirror” fame Toby Haynes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A Channel 4 venture, the show is being described as an “utterly timely and compelling new political thriller from Olivier- and Royal Television Society-winning screenwriter James Graham.” “Unpacking the anatomy…

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Music has ability to send across a message: Vishal Dadlani

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Mumbai, May 17 (DIN NEWS) Composer Vishal Dadlani believes Bollywood films and its music can be a powerful tool to send across an important message to people. The iconic track “Dil Toh Paagal Hai” from Yash Chopra’s cult classic of the same name has been re-rendered. The new version, in collaboration with Dadlani, has been sung by 6 Pack Band 2.0 comprising six specially-abled children. Asked if such causes can be highlighted through Bollywood films and songs, Dadlani said, “It can and it should be done, it’s very important. Music is…

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SC Collegium defers decision on Justice Joseph’s elevation to apex court

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New Delhi, May 16 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court Collegium today again deferred its decision on the issue of recommending Uttarakhand Chief Justice K M Joseph for elevation to the top court after it was returned by the Centre. An apex court official said that no decision has been taken as to when the recommendation will be sent to the Centre. The Collegium comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and four senior most judges –justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph deliberated for more than an hour. Official…

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Karnataka tussle: SC refuses to stay Yeddyurappa’s swearing-in

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New Delhi, May 17 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court today refused to stay BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa’s swearing-in as Karnataka Chief Minister after a rare pre-dawn hearing which saw the Congress-JD (S) combine making a last-ditch attempt to stall the saffron party’s surge in the southern state. The apex court, which commenced the hearing at 2.11 AM and ended at 5.28 AM, however made it clear that the swearing-in and the government formation in the state would be subject to the final outcome of the case before it. A special…

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US’s Mnuchin to lead trade talks with China

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Washington, May 17 (DIN NEWS) US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will lead trade talks with China due to take place today and tomorrow as the countries try to head off a trade war. “These meetings are a continuation of the talks held in Beijing two weeks ago and will focus on re-balancing the United States-China bilateral economic relationship,” the White House said in a statement. The US has threatened to impose 25 per cent punitive duties on up to USD 150 billion in Chinese goods while China has targeted USD 50…

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Sensex climbs 122 pts in early trade

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Mumbai, May 17 (DIN NEWS) Snapping a two-day falling streak, benchmark stock indices opened on a positive note today after BJP’s B S Yeddyurappa was sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka. Unabated buying by domestic institutional investors set the tone, brokers said. BJP legislature party leader B S Yeddyurappa was today sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka for the second time, after an overnight high-voltage legal battle in the Supreme Court. The 30-share Sensex bounced 122.13 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 35,510.01. It had lost 168.83…

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Trump calls some illegal immigrants as “animals”

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Washington, May 17 (DIN NEWS) President Donald Trump today described as “animals” some illegal immigrants as he slammed the US’ “dumbest” immigration laws and asserted that people based on merit should only enter America. Venting out his frustration at officials in both Mexico and California, Trump vowed to strengthen the US’ “weak” immigration laws. “We have people coming into the country, or trying to come in – and we’re stopping a lot of them – but we’re taking people out of the country. You wouldn’t believe how bad these people are.…

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EU countries agree Iran deal ‘not perfect’: Merkel

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Sofia, May 17 (DIN NEWS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today that EU countries agreed the Iran nuclear deal was “not perfect” but insisted it should be preserved, after the US withdrawal threw the accord into doubt. EU leaders meeting in Sofia have backed a “united” approach to keeping the deal alive after US President Donald Trump pulled out and reimposed sanctions, complaining the accord did nothing to stop Iran’s ballistic missile programme or interference in Middle East conflicts. “Everyone in the European Union shares the view that the agreement is…

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