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Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen vigil; rush on for UK passports

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Hong Kong police rejected an application Monday for an annual candlelight vigil marking the anniversary this week of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, as residents rushed to apply for passports that could allow them to move to the United Kingdom. Throngs of people lined up at DHL courier outlets across the city, many to send documents to the UK to apply for or renew what is known as a British National (Overseas) passport. My BNO passport expired in 2004, but at the time I didn’t renew it because I trusted…

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Cabinet decisions will bring positive changes in lives of farmers, labourers, workers: PM

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The decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on Monday will bring about positive changes in the lives of farmers, labourers and workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as his government enters second year in office. These decisions will bring tremendous benefits to the farmers, street vendors and micro, small and medium enterprises, he said. “To give impetus to the campaign for a self-reliant India, we have not only changed the definition of MSMEs, but have also approved several proposals to revive it. This will benefit the small and medium…

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At this phase of my career, I am enjoying my cricket: Ishant

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He has been phenomenal in the last few years and India pacer Ishant Sharma simply believes that it has to do with him “enjoying his cricket”. The 31-year-old, who is India’s senior-most cricketer in the current set-up with 97 Tests, said that he wouldn’t probably like to sledge Steve Smith during the next tour of Australia, unlike the 2017 home series game in Bengaluru where his facial expression became a meme. “I am in that phase of my career where I am enjoying my cricket and more I enjoy, better…

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COVID-19 crisis humanitarian, not political: Guj HC

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COVID-19 is a humanitarian crisis and not a political one, and merely criticising the government is not going to magically cure people or make the dead come back to life, the Gujarat High Court said in its latest order on a suo motu PIL related to the outbreak. It also called for “cooperation, understanding and constructive criticism” to help the state government fight the pandemic. The division bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice JB Pardiwala expressed anguish that its recent observations on the government’s dealing of the pandemic…

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We’re finishing the film: Christopher Nolan on ‘Tenet’

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Director Christopher Nolan has given an update to fans about his much-awaited film “Tenet”, saying the globetrotting espionage thriller will be ready for a release whenever the theatres reopen. “Tenet”, which is expected to be released worldwide on July 17, is into the post-production stage, the filmmaker added. Talking to Total Film magazine, although Nolan didn’t guarantee a release date, he said the team will have the completed film by the time theatres resume business, which is halted by the coronavirus-led lockdown. “We’re finishing the film, and the film will…

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No new tax in UP to offset economic impact of COVID: Yogi

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday said the state government does not intend to impose any new tax to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. Replying to a specific question during a virtual press conference, Adityanath said, “We have started our economic activities, and it is moving on rapidly. As compared to the previous month, this month’s revenue (collection) seems good. There is no thought of imposing any separate tax, and our focus is to give more relaxation to the public. How to boost industrial activities…

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Spanish PM wants state of emergency extension

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S nchez says he will ask Spain’s Parliament for a final two-week extension of the nation’s state of emergency that has allowed the government to take lockdown measures to control its coronavirus outbreak. S nchez says this will be the last, definitive extension of 15 days. The current state of emergency is set to expire on June 7. The government will ask for the extension in the coming days. The lockdown measures have succeeded to reining in a COVID-19 outbreak that has claimed at least 27,000…

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COVID-19: India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 cases; death toll climbs to 5,164

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India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood to 89,995, while 86,983 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said. “Thus, around 47.75 per cent patients have recovered so far,” a senior health ministry official said. The total confirmed cases includes foreigners. The death toll has gone up by…

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Akshay Kumar quashes casting rumours for Filhall 2′ song

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Superstar Akshay Kumar on Saturday debunked rumours about fresh casting for the follow up of his hit music video “Filhall”.   “Filhall”, sung by B Praak, released last year and became an instant hit. The music video featured Akshay and marked the screen debut of Kriti Sanon’s younger sister Nupur Sanon. There has been news circulating on social media that the team of “Filhall” is looking for a fresh pair for song’s sequel. Akshay, 52, took to Twitter to put an end to the speculation. “I have heard a lot…

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SC to decide if divorced daughter has same right to freedom fighter family pension as unmarried one

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Is a divorced woman entitled to her freedom fighter father’s family pension like an unmarried or widowed daughter? A high court said “yes”, while another ruled: “No. It is not a bounty.” The Supreme Court has now agreed to settle the question. The matter was brought before the top court by Himachal Pradesh-resident Tulsi Devi (56), who has challenged a high court verdict of last year dismissing her plea for grant of freedom fighter family pension on the ground that there was no provision made in the rules. A bench…

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