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Trump says US has incredible N-weapons; denies reports of leaking classified info

September 11, 2020 strong

President Donald Trump has said the US has some “incredible” nuclear weapon systems that nobody knows about but refuted allegations of leaking classified information about them to a renowned investigative journalist in his upcoming book. Penned by American journalist Bob Woodward, the book ‘Rage’ to be launched on September 15 has stirred several controversies around Trump’s presidency, weeks before the US election to be held on November 3. According to the excerpts of the book released by The Washington Post, Trump during an interview with Woodward said, “I have built…

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Pak targets forward areas in J-K’s Poonch

September 11, 2020 strong

The Pakistan Army on Friday opened heavy fire and shelled mortars at forward areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. This is the third consecutive day that Pakistani troops have targeted areas along the LoC. “At about 0830 hours, Pak initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & shelling with mortars along LoC in Mankote sector in district Poonch,” a defence spokesman said. The Indian Army retaliates befittingly, he added. On Thursday, the Pakistan Amy had opened fire with small arms and shelled…

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Surekha Sikri stable but still under observation in ICU, says her agent

September 10, 2020 strong

Veteran Bollywood and television star Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalised after she suffered a brain stroke, is stable but still under observation in the ICU, her agent Vivek Sidhwani said on Wednesday. The 75-year-old star was admitted to a hospital in suburban Mumbai on Tuesday. “She is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Her parameters are stable. In the next 48 to 72 hours, what needs to be seen is the effects the stroke has had on her,” Sidhwani, told PTI. A recipient of three national awards, Sikri is best…

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On to Game 7: Raptors survive Celtics in double-OT thriller

September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 strong

The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second overtime. Exhausted and on the brink, the reigning NBA champions rose to the moment. Next up: Game 7, for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals against Miami. OG Anunoby the hero of Game 3 with a buzzer-beating 3 put the Raptors ahead to stay with a 3-pointer with just under a minute left in double overtime, Kyle Lowry got an acrobatic jumper to fall…

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Ankita Lokhande clarifies her stance on investigation into Sushant’s death

September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 strong

Actor Ankita Lokhande on Wednesday said that she has never claimed that Sushant Singh Rajput was “murdered” but wants “justice” for her “late friend” and his family. Rajput, 34, was found dead in his Bandra apartment in June. His death has sparked a lot of controversy in the media. Lokhande, who met Rajput on the sets of TV show “Pavitra Rishta” and dated him till 2016, had posted “Justice” on her Twitter wall after Rajput’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by NCB. Chakraborty, who has been accused of abetting Rajput’s…

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HC questions Arnab for running parallel investigation in Pushkar death case, asks to show restraint

September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 strong

The Delhi High Court Thursday questioned Arnab Goswami for running a parallel investigation and trial in the Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death case and directed the journalist to be bound by his undertaking on showing restraint and bringing down the rhetoric while covering the matter. Justice Mukta Gupta said the court was not saying that anyone will gag the media but at the same time, sanctity of investigation must be maintained. Please show restraint. Once the police investigation is going on in the criminal case, there cannot…

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Rupee firms up 9 paise on fund inflows, crude oil boost

September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 strong

The rupee on Thursday advanced by 9 paise to end at 73.46 to the US dollar as robust foreign fund inflows and easing of crude oil prices lifted forex market sentiment. Starting off the session on a positive note, the domestic currency touched the day’s high at 73.16 against the greenback. After paring significant gains, the rupee finally settled at 73.46, up 9 paise. On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 73.55 against the US dollar. Foreign institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 838.37 crore on a net basis on…

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Govt’s skill agenda is to create workforce to match global demands: PM Modi

September 10, 2020September 11, 2020 strong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government’s skill agenda is to create a workforce that matches the global demands and several efforts have been undertaken to enable a strong skill development ecosystem. He also observed that the whole nation has come together under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission and it is the need of the hour for every Indian to be self-reliant in these changing times, an official statement said. In his address read out at a digital conclave, the Prime Minister stated that it is “the government’s skill…

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Lahiri excited about new season; set to tee off at Safeway Championship

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 strong

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will look to regain momentum as he embarks on his sixth season at the PGA Tour, teeing up at the Safeway Championship here on Thursday. Lahiri, whose only competitive week since early March was at the Wyndham Championship last month, will tee off with Korean legend, KJ Choi and Sangmoon Bae in the first round at the Silverado Resort and Spa North. The 33-year-old is all geared up after some quality time with his coach Vijay Divecha during the lockdown. “I left home (Florida) to spend…

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SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea for opening places of worship

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 strong

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking to open all religious places of worship across country which have been closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde issued the notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the plea of Ahmedabad-based “Gitarth Ganga Trust’ seeking opening of the places of worship in the country. “We are issuing notice just to explore possibility,” said the bench, which also comprised Jusrices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, in…