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Asian markets fall on fears over spreading virus

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A spike in new virus cases outside China spooked Asian markets Friday after Wall Street pulled back from record highs as more companies warned earnings could be hurt by the epidemic.More than 2,200 people have died from the novel coronavirus, which has infected over 75,000 people, mostly in China, and spread panic around the world. While Beijing claims its epidemic control efforts are working, the rising death toll and number of new infections abroad have rattled investors.A batch of warnings from companies over the impact of the virus on bottom…

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HC allows Bhim Army to hold meeting at ground near RSS HQ

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The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday allowed the Bhim Army to hold a meeting of its workers at Reshimbagh Ground here on February 22, but imposed certain conditions. A division bench of Justices Sunil Shukre and Madhav Jamdar said the petition of the Dalit outfit, seeking permission for the conclave, is allowed with conditions. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad is scheduled to address the meeting.On Tuesday, the HC had issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the Nagpur police commissioner on the petition filed by a…

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Iceland Invites Indian Investors: By Vikas Kalia

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Indian investors got very comprehensive information about investment opportunities in Iceland at a special investors meet organised at the residence of the Ambassador of Iceland, H.E. Mr. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson. Ambassador welcomed all by inviting them to first visit Iceland as tourists as Iceland is very beautiful and then plan their investments. Mr. Styrmir Karlsson from Alpha – Reykjavik had come to India specially to tell the Indian investors about how and where to invest in Iceland. Alpha – Reykjavik company has done an exclusive agreement with an Indian company…

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Won’t rule out playing 2023 World Cup, says Taylor

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Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor doesn’t rule out playing the 2023 ODI World Cup but says his form, fitness and motivation level at the end of next year will decide whether he actually manages a place in the squad. The 35-year-old will become the first cricketer in the world to complete 100 games across three international formats when he steps out for the first Test against India at Basin Reserve on February 21. “I haven’t ruled it (2023 World Cup) out but I still think it’s a long way…

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Adele plans to release next album in September

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Singer Adele says her new album is coming out in September. According to video footage posted on social media from a wedding that she officiated over the weekend, Adele told the guests to “expect my album in September”. The Grammy-winning artiste officiated a wedding between friend Laura Dockrill and former Maccabees member Hugo White, as per multiple media reports. After the ceremony, Adele also performed a surprise set which included “Rolling in the Deep”, along with covers like the Spice Girls’ “Spice Up Your Life”, Candi Staton’s “Young Hearts Run…

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SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers in the Army within three months, terming the Centre’s argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them command posts “disturbing”. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud said there will not be any absolute bar on giving them command postings. It said women officers in the past have brought laurels to the country and change of mindset is required on the part of the government to put an end to gender…

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Sensex down over 245 pts in opening deals in line with Asian peers

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Market benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled over 245 points to trade at 40,810 in openings deals on Tuesday on hectic selling by investors across sectors amid growing concerns over the economic impact of coronavirus epidemic. The NSE gauge Nifty fell about 75 points to trade at 11,971 in early trade. Analysts said worries persist over rising death toll and the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus. The death toll from China’s coronavirus epidemic climbed to 1,868 on Tuesday as 98 more people died while the total number of confirmed cases jumped…

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Japan completes virus testing for quarantined ship

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All passengers and crew on board a ship quarantined off Japan have now been tested for the new coronavirus, the government said Tuesday, as more countries moved to evacuate citizens from the boat. South Korea became the latest to announce it would remove its citizens from the Diamond Princess, where more than 400 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Japan has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with dozens of new infections detected almost daily since the ship arrived in early February. But it has defended its approach…

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Prashant Kishor questions Nitish Kumar’s development in Bihar

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Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Tuesday questioned the Nitish Kumar government’s development model, even as he sneered at the chief minister for making ideological compromises to stay in an alliance with the BJP. Kishor, who has been vocal about his opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), said Kumar needs to spell out whether he is with the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi or those who support Nathu Ram Godse. Speaking at a press conference here, he said, “Nitish ji has always said that he cannot leave the ideals of Gandhi,…

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Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid

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Real Madrid’s winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point. Real manager Zinedine Zidane was philosophical.”There’s nothing to explain, it’s just the way things are, it’s football,” he said.”I’m not worried about it, but I’m disappointed, as always when you drop two points at home.”Barcelona beat third place Getafe on Saturday to open a 10-point gap on the chasing pack. Sevilla could have climbed to third on Sunday…

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