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EU leaders turn focus to, climate budget issues

October 18, 2019 strong

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

October 18, 2019 strong

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

October 18, 2019 strong

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

October 18, 2019 strong

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

October 18, 2019 strong

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

October 18, 2019 strong

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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Minnows chasing ‘dream’ in World T20 qualifiers marred by corruption charges

October 17, 2019October 18, 2019 strong

Cricket’s lesser lights, including Jersey and Nigeria, are chasing a “dream” as qualifying for next year’s T20 World Cup gets underway on Friday, but the start of the tournament will be overshadowed by three United Arab Emirates players being charged with corruption. Scotland are the highest-ranked team in the competition, with 14 nations vying for six places in the opening round of next year’s World T20 in Australia, where they would join Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in attempting to reach the ‘Super 12s’. But the hosts’ preparations for the tournament…

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Maha polls: Sanjay Dutt backs Aaditya, wishes for his victory

October 17, 2019October 18, 2019 strong

Actor Sanjay Dutt has backed Aaditya Thackeray, who is making his debut in electoral politics, and said he hopes the Yuva Sena leader wins by a huge margin as the country needs dynamic young leaders. The 29-year-old Yuva Sena chief, who is theelder son of Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, is contesting the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly polls from Mumbai’s Worli constituency. He is the first member of the Thackeray clan to contest an election. In a video posted on Twitter, Dutt said Aaditya Thackeray is like “a younger brother…

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Kerala court extends police remand of Jolly, two others till Oct 18

October 17, 2019October 18, 2019 strong

A Kerala court on Wednesday extended till Friday the police custody of Jolly Joseph and two others in connection with the suspicious deaths of six members of a family here over 14 years from 2002, allegedly after consuming cyanide-laced food. Jolly, M S Mathew and Prajikumar were produced before the Thamarassery court here this evening by police as their six-day remand ended. The prosecution sought extension of remand arguing that the accused will have to be taken to Coimbatore for collecting evidence as one of the accused had allegedly purchased…

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Rupee opens 5 paise higher at 71.38 vs USD in early trade

October 17, 2019October 18, 2019 strong

The Indian rupee opened 5 paise higher at 71.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday tracking positive opening in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said rupee was trading in a narrow range as market participants remained cautious ahead of the Brexit summit scheduled later this week and on the domestic front, the RBI meeting minutes that will be released on Friday. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a positive note at 71.38 then lost momentum and fell to 71.47 against the…