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प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने भारत के खिलाफ आतंकवादी हमले करवाने वाले आतंकी सरगनाओं को चेतावनी देते हुए रविवार को कहा कि यह नया हिन्दुस्तान है जो उनके घर में घुसकर मारेगा। प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने पाकिस्तान के बालाकोट में किये गये हवाई हमले और सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक का नाम लिये बिना रविवार दोपहर को सागर में एक जनसभा में कहा, ‘‘कांग्रेस की कमजोर सरकार के समय देश में आतंकवादी हमले हुए और उस समय की हमारी सरकार दुनियाभर में पाकिस्तान को दोष देकर इस पर रोती रहती थी। लेकिन भाजपा की अगुवाई…

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Under-strength Barca beaten by Celta

May 5, 2019 strong

Barcelona rested all 11 players that started against Liverpool in the Champions League but paid the price on Saturday as they were beaten 2-0 by struggling Celta Vigo in La Liga.Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho were all among those left out ahead of the return at Anfield on Tuesday but Barca were not unscathed, after Ousmane Dembele hobbled off early in the first half.The club later confirmed Dembele sustained a hamstring injury and will undergo tests on Sunday but it seems unlikely the Frenchman will be fit to…

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Netanyahu vows ‘massive strikes’ in response to Gaza rocket barrages

May 5, 2019 strong

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to continue “massive strikes” in response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip as a deadly escalation entered a second day, sparking fears of wider violence.Gazan authorities reported six Palestinians killed, including at least two militants, by Israeli strikes in the latest round of fighting that began Saturday as militants fired hundreds of rockets into Israel. But Israel disputed their account of the deaths of a pregnant mother and her baby, blaming errant Hamas fire.One 58-year-old Israeli man was killed overnight by a…

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Proud of sticking to my conviction, says Nagesh Kukunoor

May 5, 2019 strong

Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is proud that in his journey of more than 20 years, he has stuck to his movie making conviction, never succumbing to mainstream pressure.Nagesh made his directorial debut in 1998 with “Hyderabad Blues” and has since helmed critically acclaimed films like “Rockford”, “Dor”, “Iqbal” and “Dhanak”.The director-actor describes his journey as a a good run with “superb high and god-awful lows.” “To be around for 22 years isn’t a big deal. There are lots of directors like that. But if I am still doing my own thing after…

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Income tax e-filers by over 6.6 lakh in FY19: Official data

May 5, 2019 strong

In a first in recent history of tax filings, income tax e-filings in FY2019 have dropped by more than 6.6 lakh, a trend that analysts said was surprising as tax base was expected to increase post demonetisation.According to statistics put out on Income Tax Department’s e-filing website, income tax e-filings in FY 2018-19 was 6.68 crore, down from 6.74 crore in the previous fiscal.E-filers in FY 2016-17 were 5.28 crore.Kotak Economic Research in an April 30 report said: “We are surprised with the decline in income tax e-filing in FY2019.” “If…

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India headed for slowdown; Modi govt left economy in ‘dire straits’: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

May 5, 2019 strong

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said India is headed for an economic slowdown and accused the Modi government of leaving the economy in dire straits due to its “lack of economic vision”.Citing the latest economic growth figures to suggest an impending slowdown, the senior Congress leader also said the Indian economy is “over-regulated” and the government controls and interferences are aplenty with even regulators having “morphed into controllers”. He also rued the “growing interference” of courts in the economic policies, and said the Congress would have handled the economy…

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SC denies report that two judges met Justice Bobde on inquiry into allegations against CJI

May 5, 2019 strong

The Supreme Court Sunday termed as “wholly incorrect” a media report that said that justices RF Nariman and DY Chandrachud met Justice SA Bobde, who is heading the in-house committee inquiring into sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.A statement issued by the office of the Supreme Court’s secretary general said it is “most unfortunate” that a leading newspaper chose to state that the two judges met Justice Bobde on Friday evening.The statement said the in-house committee, which is deliberating on the issue concerning the CJI, deliberates…

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Won’t mind if my anger gets best out of boys: Karthik

May 4, 2019 strong

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik is not known to lose his cool for on-field lapses but he doesn’t mind letting it rip occasionally if it can bring the best out of his players.During Friday’s must-win away match against Kings XI Punjab, Karthik lost his cool at the innings break as his bowlers and fielders didn’t execute his plans properly. When asked about his frayed temper, the KKR skipper admitted that he wasn’t happy with his bowlers and fielders. “It’s been a hard few days. I wasn’t too happy with…

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Rama X of Thailand

May 4, 2019 strong

King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Rama X of Thailand, was crowned Saturday in a dazzling show of pageantry, laced with Hindu and Buddhist ritual, vowing to reign “with righteousness” on behalf of the Thai people. Starting at the auspicious time of 10:09 am (0309 GMT), the public was granted a rare window into the cloistered halls of Thai power as the key rituals of the three-day coronation began.King Vajiralongkorn is the tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, which has reigned since 1782. He ascended the throne over two years ago following his…

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Social media messes with your head: Perrie Edwards

May 4, 2019 strong

Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards says even though social media platforms give celebrities an opportunity to connect with their fans, it can “mess up” with one’s mind. The 25-year-old singer, who has been vocal about her battle with anxiety, said she finds it hard to differentiate between real and fake posts on social media. “Social media can be so crap because on the one hand, it’s the best thing ever. We can go online every day, talk to our fans, be really close, have this connection with them… On the other hand,…