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Anti-Sterlite protests: HC seeks video, documents prior to firing incident

July 12, 2018 strong

Madurai, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to submit video recordings, documents and reports pertaining to protests against the Sterlite Copper smelter plant in Tuticorin, which saw violence and firing in the town on the 100th day of the stir. Thirteen people were killed in police firing on May 22 and 23 when violence broke out during the protest by locals, demanding closure of the Sterlite plant (a unit of Vedanta Limited) over pollution issues. A division bench comprising justices C T…

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Sensex surges over 250 pts to hit record high, Nifty tops 11,000

July 12, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) The benchmark Sensex jumped over 250 points to hit a record high of 36,525.66 points in early trade today, ahead of the release of key macroeconomic data amid fresh foreign capital inflows. The 30-share index rose by 259.73 points, or 0.72 per cent, to hit a new high of 36,525.66, surpassing its previous intra-day record of 36,443.98 hit on January 29. The gauged had gained 691.38 points in the previous four sessions, powered by a sharp rally in IT bellwether TCS following strong quarterly results.…

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Sensex rallies 400 pts to hit record high; RIL shares surge 5%

July 12, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) The BSE Sensex soared over 400 points to hit its record high after Reliance Industries (RIL) reclaimed USD 100 billion (approx Rs 6,86,604 crore) market capitalisation as its shares a hit 52-week high today. RIL, HDFC and HDFC Bank collectively contributed nearly 300 points to the gains on Sensex. At 1200 hrs, the 30-share index rallied 413.89 points, or 1.14 per cent, higher to 36,679.82, surpassing its previous high of 36,444 recorded on January 29, 2018. The broader Nifty-50 index is also trading above the…

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Afghan officials: Dilapidated dam crumbles, at least 10 die

July 12, 2018 strong

Kabul, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) Afghan officials say a dilapidated dam in a scenic northern valley has crumbled under the weight of heavy summer rains, killing at least 10 people. Omar Mohammadi, a spokesman for the ministry for humanitarian assistance, said that along with the 10 killed, about 300 houses were completely destroyed in the Panjshir Valley. The scenic valley, popular with tourists, is located about 140 kilometers, or 95 miles, north of Kabul. After the dam burst, the floodwaters swept into villages downstream, engulfing homes and sending panicked residents…

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After UK-US spats, Trump flies in to turmoil in Britain

July 12, 2018 strong

London, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) Donald Trump arrives in Britain today for his first visit as US president, flying into a whirlwind of protests against him and political turmoil over Brexit. The four-day trip, which will include talks with Prime Minister Theresa May, tea with Queen Elizabeth II and a private weekend in Scotland, is set to be greeted by a leftist-organised mass protest in London tomorrow. Despite a series of diplomatic spats between Britain and Trump, the British government is hoping for a quick trade deal with the US…

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Kejriwal warns school authorities over confinement of KG students in basement

July 12, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued a stern warning to school authorities who allegedly confined 16 kindergarten children in basement over non-payment of fee and said a probe would be ordered into the matter. He visited the school along with his deputy Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Imran Hussain, also the MLA from Ballimaran constituency under which the school comes, today. Kejriwal said they interacted with the principal of Rabia Public School, Naheed Usmani, and warned her that this kind of treatment towards…

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Once criminality of Art 377 goes, stigma against LGBTQ also will: SC

July 12, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 12 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said once the criminality of consensual gay sex goes away, then related issues like social stigma and discrimination against the LGBTQ community will also go. Observing that an environment has been created in the Indian society over the years that has led to deep-rooted discrimination against the community, a five-judge constitution bench, hearing petitions seeking decriminalisation of 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the IPC, said discrimination against such people has also adversely impacted their mental health The…

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Eyeing a sixth world title, Mary Kom for ‘smart’ training

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 11 (DIN NEWS) Indian boxer MC Mary Kom says she has her sights set on a historic sixth World Championship crown and is training “smartly” to achieve it. The 35-year-old had pulled out of the Asian Games due to a shoulder problem, but is expected to be back in action at the World Championships to be held in New Delhi in November. “One thing I am certain of that if I don’t get any injury and give 100 per cent in my training then I definitely I…

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Home Ministry has cleared Pakistan’s participation at Asian jr championship: WFI

July 11, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 11 (DIN NEWS) Decks were today cleared for participation of Pakistani grapplers at the Asian Junior Championship after Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) agreed to give an undertaking that the movement of the contingent from the neighbouring nation will be restricted to the competition venue. After much delay, WFI had got the clearance yesterday for the six-day event, starting July 17, but the Home Ministry had put on hold participation of Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan. A miffed WFI feared that it could be be penalised by the…

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Justin Timberlake to screen FIFA World Cup semifinal at his concert

July 11, 2018 strong

London, Jul 11 (DIN NEWS) Justin Timberlake has announced that he will screening the England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup semifinal at his London concert. The “Suit and Tie” hitmaker’s concert at London’s O2 Arena is scheduled only a few hours after the match. In a video posted to his Twitter and Instagram accounts, the American singer shared plans, saying the arena will open the doors hours before the concert so that his fans will able to watch the match. “We did a crazy show on Monday got another one…