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Lavrov says Syria rebels must ‘act’ to make truce work

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today that rebels in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta were responsible for ensuring that a “humanitarian pause” in the area delivers relief for devastated civilians. “Russia together with the Syrian government have already announced the establishment of humanitarian corridors in Eastern Ghouta,” Lavrov told the UN Human Rights Council. “Now, it is the turn for the militants and their sponsors to act, militants entrenched there who still continue shelling Damascus, blocking aid deliveries and the evacuation of those wishing to leave,” he added. Tuesday was the…

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By-poll win would impact 2019 elections: Patnaik

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Hailing his party candidate Rita Sahu’s victory in Bijepur Assembly bypolls today, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the outcome of the polls would have an impact on the general elections in 2019. Sahu won the by-election by defeating her nearest BJP rival Ashok Panigrahi by a margin of 41,933 votes, an EC official said. “Such an enormous victory with a margin of over 40,000 votes will have an impact on future elections,” Patnaik told reporters while thanking the people of Bijepur for their overwhelming support to the ruling BJD’s…

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Vietnam prez pitches for expanding Indo-Vietnam maritime connectivity

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 Ahead of his India visit, Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang has strongly advocated enhanced trade ties and boosting maritime and aerial connectivity between the two countries, a push that comes amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region. Tran, who will arrive in India on March 2 on a three-day state visit, also feels that India and Vietnam are “blessed” with strategic locations in South Asia and South East Asia, respectively, and there is immense potential for the two countries to cooperate in different areas. “Furthermore, both countries are endowed with…

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I have lost a guiding light in my life: Rani Mukerji on Sridevi’s sudden death

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Actor Rani Mukerji today remembered Bollywood diva Sridevi as a “guiding light” in her life, saying her untimely death is the most painful thing she has dealt with after her father’s demise. The actor said she felt close to Sridevi, known has India’s first female superstar, considered her an “inspiration personally and professionally.” “For me it’s the most painful thing I have dealt with after my dad’s passing away. And her face is coming in front of me again and again. The love she had for me was so tremendous…

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Neymar suffers fractured metatarsal, serious doubt to face Real

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Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar suffered a sprained ankle and a fractured metatarsal when he was stretchered off in Sunday’s win over Marseille, the Ligue 1 leaders has announced. The Brazilian, who signed for PSG in a world-record move from Barcelona last year, is now a serious injury doubt for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes on March 6. PSG trail in the tie after a 3-1 first-leg defeat in Spain, with their hopes of a maiden Champions League title taking a further…

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Stock market grew 13% in PM Modi s tenure: Prabhu

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India’s stock market has witnessed a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent over the last four years, since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office, which demonstrates that investing in the country makes business sense, Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said today. The minister made the remarks in presence of the Prime Minister, who presided over the inaugural session of India-Korea Business Summit here. “The stock market in the last 4 years, ever since the Prime Minister has taken over the leadership, has grown by 13 per…

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PNB stock slumps 9% to hit 52-week low

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Shares of Punjab National Bank today slumped as much as 9 per cent to hit their 52-week low level in morning trade on bourses after the lender said the amount of fraudulent transactions could be as much as Rs 12,700 crore. Shares of the company opened weak at Rs 107.80, then cracked 8.75 per cent to a 52-week low of Rs 102.10 on the BSE. Similar movement was seen on the NSE too, where the stock opened at Rs 106.80, then fell to its 52-week low of Rs 102, down…

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Taiwan military veterans clash with police in pension protest

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Protesters including senior military veterans pushed down a gate to Taiwan’s parliament building today and clashed with police as they tried to storm in over pension cutbacks. One former colonel was in a critical condition in hospital after attempting to climb a wall and falling. The protests were sparked by government plans to reform the military pension system, part of a wider pension cutbacks programme which triggered mass protests last year. Legislators passed a pension reform bill last June, cutting civil servants’ generous pension packages as the government warned it…

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Would’ve run into Florida school shooting even without weapon: Trump

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US President Donald Trump today said he would have run into Florida school to save the students from a gunman even without a weapon. “You know, I really believe — you don’t know until you test it — but I really believe I’d run in there, even if I didn’t had a weapon. I think most of the people in this room would have done that, too, because I know most of you. But the way they performed was really a disgrace,” he said during a meeting with governors from…

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PM seeks foreign investments, says India one of the most open economies

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Pitching for foreign investments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India is one of the most open economies in the world and is ready to do business with the world. Speaking at the India-Korea Business Summit, he said his government has worked towards creating a stable business environment and removed arbitrariness in decision-making. “We seek positivity in day-to-day transactions. We are widening areas of trust rather than digging into doubts. This represents a complete change of the government’s mindset,” he said. India, he said, is already the third-largest economy in…

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