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UK PM calls US images of migrant children ‘deeply disturbing’

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London, Jun 20 (DIN NEWS) British Prime Minister Theresa May today said images from the United States of migrant children kept in cages were “deeply disturbing” and that she would press President Donald Trump on the issue. “On what we have seen in the United States, pictures of children being held in what appear to be cages are deeply disturbing… this is wrong,” she told MPs. May said she would raise the issue with Trump when the pair meet in Britain next month. “When we disagree with the United States…

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Kejriwal faces health issues; likely to join naturopathy course in B’luru

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New Delhi, Jun 20 (DIN NEWS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to fly to Bengaluru tomorrow to join a 10-day naturopathy course, officials said. According to officials at the CM office, Kejriwal has not been keeping well after ending the nine-day long sit-in at Lt Governor’s office. During the protest, his blood sugar levels had increased and even insulin injections were not working on him. “He is likely to leave for Bengaluru tomorrow to join a 10-day naturopathy course to control his sugar levels,” the officials said. The…

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Modi’s Kashmir policy correct: Rajnath Singh

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New Delhi, Jun 20 (DIN NEWS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly defended the Modi government’s Kashmir policy, saying the Kashmir issue has been a “very old” one and a major challenge for all governments and will take time to be resolved. He also said the BJP “did its best” and tried everything to bring peace and development to the valley. Singh made these comments in an interview to ‘The Week’ magazine following the BJP’s decision yesterday to withdraw its support to the PDP-led government. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had…

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BAFTA unveils new diversity requirements for 2019 film awards

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London, Jun 19 (DIN NEWS) The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced new eligibility standards aimed at promoting diversity at its awards. The films entering into two British film categories at next year’s EE British Academy Film Awards must meet the new BFI Diversity Standards, the BAFTA said in a statement. Following consultation with the BFI and a range of industry professionals, all entries into two British film categories Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer will be required to meet…

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You are a cork floating in ocean but in cradle of nature: Irrfan on cancer

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New Delhi, Jun 19 (DIN NEWS) Opening up about battling “high-grade neuroendocrine cancer”, actor Irrfan Khan says he has fought his way through pain, fear and uncertainty to find a belief in the “intelligence of the cosmos”, irrespective of the outcome. The 51-year-old actor, who went public with the diagnosis on March 5 this year, has been in London for treatment. In a note to The Times of India that he shared on his Twitter account today, Irrfan said he got to know that the disease was rare. Due to…

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Yo-Yo effect: BCCI for fitness tests before selection

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New Delhi, June 19 (DIN NEWS) The BCCI has decided to conduct fitness tests of players before they are picked in the national team to avoid embarrassing late withdrawals like the ones by Mohammad Shami and Ambati Rayudu from the Test and ODI sides after failing the ‘Yo-Yo’ test. Sanju Samson was the third cricketer who could not pass the mandatory fitness test after being named in the India A ODI squad for the UK tour. The teams for the one-off Afghanistan Test, India and A tour of the UK, were…

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Tick, Tock: Time running out for Messi to deliver

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Nizhny Novgorod, Jun 19 (DIN NEWS) Time is running out for Lionel Messi to bring Argentina a World Cup, which would give him the one thing that’s missing from a career that ranks among the greatest. He turns 31 on Sunday, which means this World Cup could be his last chance. It also means that Thursday’s match against Croatia is momentous. He has delivered for his club Barcelona – four Champions League titles, and nine La Liga championships in Spain – but still no major title for Argentina. Messi missed a…

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SC refuses urgent hearing of plea to declare Kejriwal’s sit-in as unconstitutional

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New Delhi, Jun 19 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court today refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking its direction to declare as “unconstitutional” the sit-in of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues inside the lieutenant governor’s office here. Kejriwal and his ministers have been staging a sit-in at L-G Anil Baijal’s office since June 11 evening to press for their demands, including a direction to IAS officers to end their “strike” and action against those who have struck work. A vacation bench comprising justices S A…

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बिहार : बंदूकधारियों ने पेट्रोप पंप के कर्मचारी को गोली मारी, दस लाख रुपये लूटे

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भागलपुर: बिहार के भागलपुर जिले में मोटरसाइकिल सवार तीन बंदूकधारियों ने एक पेट्रोल पंप के कर्मचारी को गोली मारकर उससे दस लाख रुपये लूट लिए. यह घटना भवानीपुर इलाके की है. पेट्रोप पंप का कर्मचारी एक राष्ट्रीयकृत बैंक की शाखा में रूपये जमा करने जा रहा था. पुलिस ने बताया कि घायल व्यक्ति को यहां के जवाहरलाल नेहरू चिकित्सा महाविद्यालय एवं अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है. उन्होंने बताया कि अपराधियों की गिरफ्तारी के लिए छापेमारी की जा रही है.

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SC no to urgent hearing of plea against Kejriwal sit-in at LG office

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New Delhi, Jun 19 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court today refused urgent hearing on a plea seeking its direction to declare as “unconstitutional” the sit-in of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues inside the Lieutenant Governor’s office here. Kejriwal and his ministers have been staging the sit-in at LG Anil Baijal’s office since June 11 evening to press for their demands, including a direction to IAS officers to end their “strike” and action against those who have struck work. A vacation bench comprising justices S A Nazeer…

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