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Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says Hardik Pandya is nowhere near the league of Kapil Dev and needs to work harder to become a world-class cricketer. Speaking to PTI, Razzaq also clarified that his “baby bowler” comment against lead India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was misconstrued. One of the most prolific all-rounders to have come out of Pakistan, the 40-year-old also said India will continue to enjoy an unbeaten record against his team at the World Cup, as Indians handle the pressure of the big game much better. Talking about Pandya,…

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He must have gone with a gentle smile: Bachchan remembers Rishi Kapoor

May 1, 2020 strong

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartfelt note reminiscing the moments spent with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor right from his childhood to his leukemia diagnosis. Kapoor died at the age of 67 on Thursday morning after a two year long battle with leukemia at H N Reliance hospital here. Bachchan had broke the news on Twitter, saying, He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed!” But he soon deleted the tweet. Later in the night, on his blog, Bachchan recalled the time…

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Yes Bank: Wadhawan brothers’ CBI custody extended till May 8

May 1, 2020 strong

A special court here on Friday extended till May 8 the CBI custody ofbusinessmen-brothers Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan of DHFL group in connection with the Yes Bank scam. The duo was arrested last Sundayfrom a quarantine facility at Mahabaleshwar in Satara district, nearly 50 days after they were booked in a case of bribery against former Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor. The Wadhawans were produced before a special court here on Friday as their previous remand ended. The central probe agency sought their further custody saying that it needed to…

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US jobless claims soar past 30 million; Europe reeling also

May 1, 2020 strong

Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle on Friday lost the first round of her High Court battle against the publishers of a UK newspaper, which reproduced excerpts of a letter she wrote to her father. The 38-year-old former American actress and wife of Prince Harry had filed the claim for alleged breach of privacy and copyright infringement against Associated Newspapers, the publishers of the ‘Mail on Sunday’, in the Royal Courts of Justice in London. In a ruling on Friday following a preliminary hearing held last week, Justice Mark Warby struck…

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Joe Biden gets backing of key Latina activist Dolores Huerta

May 1, 2020 strong

Labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta on Friday endorsed Joe Biden for president, giving him the backing of one of the nation’s most prominent Latino leaders. The endorsement comes as the campaign says it’s ramping up Latino outreach, expanding some of the efforts it launched in key states during the primary in an effort to strengthen Biden’s support with a voting bloc it acknowledges could be pivotal to his success in November. The former vice president initially struggled to win over Latino voters during the primary after facing…

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Premier League set for points-based work permits post-Brexit

April 29, 2020 strong

All players from overseas seeking to join Premier League clubs are set to be subject to points-based criteria for work permits after Britain’s departure from the European Union is complete. Currently, only players from outside of the European single market have to meet certain soccer-specific immigration requirements. But new regulations are required because clubs will no longer have the unrestricted ability to sign players from the continent after the transition period for Britain’s divorce from the EU. The English Football Association disclosed in its annual financial report on Tuesday…

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Irrfan Khan, Magnificent Actor, Dies At 53. Last Rites Take Place In Mumbai

April 29, 2020 strong

Actor Irrfan Khan’s last rites took place in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, soon after he died in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Mr Khan, 53, was being treated for an colon infection and just hours before he died, his spokesperson said he “was still fighting the battle.” A statement released by his family said, “Irrfan was buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai at 3 pm this afternoon soon after the news of his passing away was announced. In presence were his family, close relatives and friends. Everyone paid their…

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Rupee rises 34 paise to 75.84 against US dollar in early trade

April 29, 2020 strong

The rupee appreciated 34 paise to 75.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday tracking positive opening of domestic equities and weakness in the American dollar. Forex traders said positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit. Besides, market sentiments improved as more countries are announcing gradual lifting of lockdowns that have been imposed to contain coronavirus infection. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 75.94, then gained ground and touched 75.84, registering a rise of 34 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday,…

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Biden wins Ohio’s mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus

April 29, 2020 strong

Joe Biden won Ohio’s presidential primary Tuesday, clinching a contest that was less about the Democratic nomination and more about how states can conduct elections in the era of the coronavirus. The primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak. There were reports of confusion but no widespread disruption. It wasn’t like Wisconsin earlier this month, when voters were forced to overlook social distancing guidelines to stand in line wearing masks to cast ballots. Within the context of the threat of the virus,…

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Govt allows movement of stranded people with conditions

April 29, 2020 strong

Migrant workers, tourists, students and other people stranded in different parts of the country were on Wednesday allowed to move to their respective destinations with certain conditions, giving a big relief to the distressed people. In an order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said buses shall be used for transport of such groups of stranded people and these vehicles will be sanitised and will have to follow safe social distancing norms in seating. The Home Ministry order, however, did not specify whether a person or a family can travel in…