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Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic ticket as both

August 13, 2020 strong

An overzealous prosecutor trying to hide her crime-fighting past who is also weak on crime. The most radical pick for vice president ever but too moderate to energize progressive Democrats. President Donald Trump’s campaign is struggling to define California Sen. Kamala Harris, the newly announced running mate for Democratic rival Joe Biden. And without a clear message, Trump has reverted to his usual playbook, resorting to sexist and racist attacks. He has repeatedly called Harris nasty and has leaned into appeals that appear stuck in a fictionalized version of the…

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PM unveils new tax reforms – faceless tax assessment, taxpayers’ charter

August 13, 2020 strong

In a major overhaul of tax administration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled faceless tax assessment and appeals to reduce the scope for corruption and overreach by officials, and said a taxpayers’ charter is being implemented to ensure a free, fair and transparent tax environment Launching the ‘Transparent Taxation – Honouring The Honest Platform’ through video conferencing, he said the taxpayer base at just 1.5 crore in India is very low and urged those who owe taxes to come forward and honestly pay their dues and contribute to nation-building…

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Sensex rises over 100 pts in early trade; IT stocks shine

August 13, 2020 strong

Domestic equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 100 points in early trade on Thursday led by gains in index majors TCS, Infosys and HUL amid firm cues from global peers and sustained foreign fund inflow. The BSE Sensex was trading 123.61 points or 0.32 per cent higher at 38,493.24; while NSE Nifty was up 46 points or 0.41 per cent at 11,354.40. TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 2 per cent, followed by NTPC, Tech Mahindra, ONGC, SBI, Infosys and Tata Steel. IT stocks rallied after…

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Physical hearing may begin in some courts in SC from next week

August 13, 2020 strong

A committee of seven Supreme Court judges is learnt to have recommended holding physical hearings in at least two or three of the 15 benches in the apex court as early as next week with some additional safety measures. The apex court, since March 25, has been holding hearings through video conferencing due to a nationwide lockdown and even after the restrictions were relaxed, it has decided to continue with the practice. In the last week of July, the 7- judge panel headed by senior most judge Justice N V…

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Trump abruptly escorted from press briefing after shooting near White House

August 11, 2020 strong

US President Donald Trump was abruptly evacuated by a Secret Service agent from a live press briefing in the White House after shots were fired outside the highly-secured building. Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting near the White House and assured the reporters that things were under control. “White House seems to be very well under control. I would like to thank the Secret Service for doing their — always quick and very effective work…there was an actual shooting and somebody has been taken to…

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4G services on trial basis in one district each of J-K division: Centre to SC

August 11, 2020 strong

A special committee looking into the issue of restoring internet in Jammu and Kashmir has decided to provide 4G services on trial basis in limited areas of the Union Territory after August 15, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday. A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana was informed by Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, that the committee has decided to hold trials for high speed internet access in one district each in Jammu and Kashmir division. The Committee has decided that access to…

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New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh in summer season

August 11, 2020 strong

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White on Tuesday said Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh and the West Indies have confirmed they will tour the country during the summer. White said New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is working to implement bio-secure bubble, similar to the one the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is using in their ongoing season, to resume international cricket in the country post the coronavirus-forced hiatus. “We are making tremendous progress. I was just on the phone to the West Indies, they’re confirmed, Pakistan is confirmed, Australia and Bangladesh… so…

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Priyanka Chopra finishes her memoir, says every word reflection into her life

August 11, 2020 strong

Actor Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday revealed that she has completed the final manuscript of her memoir, “Unfinished”, and the book is set to come out soon. “Unfinished” is a collection of personal essays, stories and observations of the 38-year-old actor, to be published by Penguin Random House India. Priyanka took to Twitter and said the book comes from an extremely personal, introspective space. “‘Unfinished’ is finished! Just about sent in the final manuscript! Wheee! Cannot wait to share it with you all. Every word in my memoir comes from a…

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Sensex jumps over 300 pts in early trade; Nifty tops 11,350

August 11, 2020 strong

Benchmark Sensex surged over 300 points in early trade on Tuesday tracking gains in index-heavyweights ICICI Bank, HDFC twins and Infosys amid sustained foreign fund inflow and firm cues from global markets. The BSE Sensex was trading 342.50 points or 0.90 per cent higher at 38,524.58; while the NSE Nifty was up 101.75 points or 0.90 per cent at 11,371.90. Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising nearly 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, HDFC, PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra and SBI. On the other…

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SC asks DOT to apprise how it will recover AGR dues from Telecos facing insolvency

August 11, 2020 strong

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Department of Telecom (DoT) to apprise it as how it plans to recover Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) related dues from telecom companies facing insolvency proceedings and whether spectrum given to these companies can be sold. The DoT told the top court that their stand is that the spectrum cannot be sold by the telecom companies facing insolvency proceedings as it is not their property. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, S Abdul Nazeer and M R Shah asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for…