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उच्चतम न्यायालय ने बुधवार को कहा कि खतरनाक स्तर का वायु प्रदूषण दिल्ली-राष्ट्रीय राजधानी क्षेत्र के करोड़ों लोगों के लिये जिंदगी-मौत का सवाल बन गया है। शीर्ष अदालत ने कहा कि वायु प्रदूषण पर अंकुश लगा पाने में विफल रहने के लिये प्राधिकारियों को ही जिम्मेदार ठहराना होगा। न्यायमूर्ति अरुण मिश्रा और न्यायमूर्ति दीपक गुप्ता की पीठ ने सवाल किया, ‘‘क्या आप लोगों को प्रदूषण की वजह से इसी तरह मरने देंगे। क्या आप देश को सौ साल पीछे जाने दे सकते हैं?’’ पीठ ने कहा, ‘‘हमें इसके लिये सरकार…

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भगोड़े नीरव मोदी की जमानत याचिका ब्रिटेन की अदालत ने खारिज की

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ब्रिटेन की अदालत ने भगोड़े हीरा कारोबारी नीरव मोदी की नयी जमानत याचिका बुधवार को खारिज कर दी। नीरव मोदी पंजाब नेशनल बैंक (पीएनबी) से जुड़े दो अरब डॉलर के धोखाधड़ी और धनशोधन मामले में भारत को प्रत्यर्पित किए जाने के खिलाफ मुकदमा लड़ रहा है। नीरव (48) को लंदन में वेस्टमिंस्टर मजिस्ट्रेट की अदालत के समक्ष पेश किया गया। उसके खिलाफ अगले साल मई में मुकदमे की सुनवाई शुरू होगी और उसने इससे पहले जमानत पाने के लिए एक और प्रयास किया। नीरव ने मुचलके के तौर पर 40…

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Steel consumption in India set for quantum jump: Pradhan

November 6, 2019 strong

Steel consumption in India is set for a quantum jump and investors should come forward and become a partner in the country’s growth story, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.The minister noted that the steel sector is becoming more vibrant, efficient, environment-friendly and globally competitive supported by various policies of the government and the entrepreneurial spirit of the industry. He was addressing an event organised by International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) here.“There is a strong positive correlation between steel usage and a nation’s economic growth. As India embarks on…

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Maha tussle: BJP welcomes Pawar’s announcement to sit in oppn

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The BJP on Wednesday welcomed NCP president Sharad Pawar’s statement that his party would sit in opposition, which on the face of it denies the BJP’s warring ally Shiv Sena any extra leverage amidst the tussle over formation of government in Maharashtra.Earlier in the day, Pawar told reporters that a BJP-Sena government was the only viable option in the state in the given scenario. After meeting senior Sena leader Sanjay Raut, the NCP chief ruled out joining the Uddhav Thackeray-led party in new government with the outside support of the…

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AITA saying I am fired for refusing national duty is unacceptable to me: Bhupathi

November 6, 2019 strong

Mahesh Bhupathi says he does not mind being fired as the Indian Davis Cup team’s captain but what is unacceptable to him is the tennis federation’s allegation that he refused national duty.Bhupathi, one of the most successful players in India’s tennis history, insisted that he never made himself unavailable for the Pakistan tie, which has now been shifted out of Islamabad by the ITF due to security concerns.The All India Tennis Association (AITA) chose former Davis Cupper Rohit Rajpal as Bhupathi’s successor.”I am not going to sit back after winning…

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Trump chief of staff summoned to testify in impeachment probe

November 6, 2019 strong

US House impeachment investigators on Tuesday summoned President Donald Trump’s acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney for a deposition, saying he has “substantial first-hand knowledge” of Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukraine. Mulvaney is the latest administration official to be ordered to testify with the impeachment probe closing in around those nearest the president as it proceeds into a new public phase, in which transcripts of closed-door testimony are being released.Mulvaney is the highest-ranking White House official to be summoned in the probe, although he is unlikely to comply given the…

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Too soon to pass judgement whether Pant can take DRS calls: Rohit

November 4, 2019 strong

The Indian team paid the price for Rishabh Pant’s poor DRS calls against Bangladesh and skipper Rohit Sharma says that he doesn’t want to jump to a conclusion yet whether the youngster is good enough to take tricky review decisions.India did not review the decision when the umpire turned down an lbw appeal against Mushfiqur Rahim in the third ball of the 10th over, bowled by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.Rahim was on six at that time and went on to make an unbeaten 60 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable seven-wicket…

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Maha impasse: Sena’s Raut texts Ajit Pawar, he says will call back

November 4, 2019 strong

On the eve of NCP president Sharad Pawar’s meting with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi amid an impasse over government formation in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena seems to have reached out to the Sharad Pawar-led party on Sunday.The speculation the Sena was exploring alternative options other than the ally BJP got strengthened on Sunday when senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar showed reporters a phone message from Sena MP Sanjay Raut, which just contained a formal introduction of and greetings from the latter.The Sena and the BJP are locked…

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Chinese state media urge ‘tougher line’ on Hong Kong

November 4, 2019 strong

Chinese state-run media on Monday called for a “tougher line” on democracy protesters in Hong Kong, after a weekend of violence following Beijing’s plans to tighten control over the semi-autonomous city.Hardcore demonstrators in the financial hub smashed the windows of the official Xinhua news agency’s regional bureau on Saturday, capping another weekend of unrest that also saw scores of arrests and a gruesome attack on a pro-democracy lawmaker.”Intensifying violence in Hong Kong calls for tougher line to restore order,” the state-run China Daily, an English-language mainland newspaper, said in an…

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Australia frustrated as Pakistan saved by rain in T20

November 3, 2019 strong

Pakistan were saved by the rain Sunday as persistent showers halted a rampant Aaron Finch as Australia headed for victory in their opening Twenty20 international.The visitors managed 107 for five in a reduced 15 overs due to the weather at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Australia set a target of 119 under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.With dark clouds looming, Finch plundered 37 off the first 3.1 overs, leaving David Warner, who scored 217 without losing his wicket in his previous three innings, a mere spectator at the other end. He…