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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers in the Army within three months, terming the Centre’s argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them command posts “disturbing”. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud said there will not be any absolute bar on giving them command postings. It said women officers in the past have brought laurels to the country and change of mindset is required on the part of the government to put an end to gender…

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Sensex down over 245 pts in opening deals in line with Asian peers

February 18, 2020 strong

Market benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled over 245 points to trade at 40,810 in openings deals on Tuesday on hectic selling by investors across sectors amid growing concerns over the economic impact of coronavirus epidemic. The NSE gauge Nifty fell about 75 points to trade at 11,971 in early trade. Analysts said worries persist over rising death toll and the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus. The death toll from China’s coronavirus epidemic climbed to 1,868 on Tuesday as 98 more people died while the total number of confirmed cases jumped…

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Japan completes virus testing for quarantined ship

February 18, 2020 strong

All passengers and crew on board a ship quarantined off Japan have now been tested for the new coronavirus, the government said Tuesday, as more countries moved to evacuate citizens from the boat. South Korea became the latest to announce it would remove its citizens from the Diamond Princess, where more than 400 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Japan has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with dozens of new infections detected almost daily since the ship arrived in early February. But it has defended its approach…

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Prashant Kishor questions Nitish Kumar’s development in Bihar

February 18, 2020 strong

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Tuesday questioned the Nitish Kumar government’s development model, even as he sneered at the chief minister for making ideological compromises to stay in an alliance with the BJP. Kishor, who has been vocal about his opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), said Kumar needs to spell out whether he is with the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi or those who support Nathu Ram Godse. Speaking at a press conference here, he said, “Nitish ji has always said that he cannot leave the ideals of Gandhi,…

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Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid

February 17, 2020 strong

Real Madrid’s winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point. Real manager Zinedine Zidane was philosophical.”There’s nothing to explain, it’s just the way things are, it’s football,” he said.”I’m not worried about it, but I’m disappointed, as always when you drop two points at home.”Barcelona beat third place Getafe on Saturday to open a 10-point gap on the chasing pack. Sevilla could have climbed to third on Sunday…

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CDS Gen Rawat unveils big ticket military reform agenda

February 17, 2020 strong

India will have two to five theatre commands to deal with future security challenges along the western and northern borders and the first such structure is set to be made functional by 2022, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat said on Monday, rolling out plans for big ticket military reforms.The chief of defence staff said security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir will be handled by a dedicated theatre command in a major revamp of existing structures. Gen Rawat, talking to a group of journalists, said a new approach of…

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Kareena, Amit Aggarwal give new dimension to fashion at LFW grand finale

February 17, 2020 strong

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan and ace couturier Amit Aggarwal on Sunday night gave a stunning closure to Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020.In the grand finale, which was about futuristic fashion, the Delhi-based designer presented his elaborate collection in sync with Lakme’s theme of the season “#BetterIn3D” and Kareena was his perfect muse.The venue for the closing show was the iconic Mukesh Mills, one of the favourite shooting locations for Bollywood filmmakers.Kareena, who has been the cosmetic brand’s face for years, said she always enjoys walking at the LFW and…

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Airtel pays Rs 10,000 crore to govt towards statutory dues

February 17, 2020 strong

With the government coming down heavily on telcos after the Supreme Court’s rap, Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has paid Rs 10,000 crore to the telecom department towards statutory dues.The company said it will make payment of balance amount after self-assessment exercise.”The…amount of Rs 10,000 crore has been paid on behalf of Bharti Airtel, Bharti Hexacom, and Telenor,” the Sunil Mittal-led company said in a statement.As much as Rs 9,500 crore has been paid on behalf of Bharti Airtel (including Telenor India which merged with the company), and another…

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SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

February 17, 2020 strong

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers in the Army within three months, terming the Centre’s argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them command posts “disturbing”.A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud said there will not be any absolute bar on giving them command postings.It said women officers in the past have brought laurels to the country and change of mindset is required on the part of the government to put an end to gender bias in…

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‘Bad mistakes’ cost Woods in second round at Riviera

February 15, 2020 strong

Tiger Woods’s hopes of a record-setting 83rd US PGA Tour victory at the Genesis Invitational dwindled Friday with a disappointing two-over par 73 at Riviera Country Club. Already five off the pace to start the day, Woods finished the second round at even par 142 for 36 holes and seven behind clubhouse leader Harold Varner, who carded a 68 for a seven-under total of 135. Australian Adam Scott, South Korean Kang Sung and American Vaughn Taylor were in the clubhouse on six-under. Scott had seven birdies in his seven-under 64,…