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Predictably unpredictable, Pakistan head to World Cup after chaotic build-up

Their brand of cricket often oscillates between brilliance and hara-kiri but the ability to win games purely on natural talent and chutzpah certainly makes Pakistan a fascinating team to follow during the ICC World Cup.The 1992 World champions have lost 10 ODIs in a row and a reverse against Afghanistan in a World Cup warm-up have added to their woes but no opposition can take them lightly when the tournament proper begins on May 30.With Pakistan arriving in England a month ago, it was supposed to be an ideal build-up…

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Ramaphosa takes oath as South Africa’s president

Cyril Ramaphosa, the head of the African National Congress, was sworn in for a five-year term as South Africa’s president on Saturday after being elected unopposed by Parliament following the sixth general elections this month.Ramaphosa, 66, swore allegiance to the Constitution in the presence of thousands of dignitaries and citizens at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the capital, Pretoria – after being voted unopposed in a process overseen by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as the country’s leader in the National Assembly this week.Several heads of state, former heads of state and…

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Rocky, Rambo were never meant to be political, says Sylvester Stallone

Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone says he never intended his fan-favourite characters — Rocky and Rambo — to be political.Stallone, 72, will always be associated with the characters which he played in the two film franchises that originated in the ’70s and ’80s.He essayed the role of boxer Rocky Balboa in eight films, including two “Creed” spinoffs, while he portrayed action star John Rambo in four movies. A fifth “Rambo” film is set to release this year. Stallone is presenting the first look of the film, titled “Rambo V: Last Blood”,…

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President Trump and PM Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to meet at the G-20 Summit in Japan next month as both the leaders pledged to further strengthen the US-India strategic partnership and build on the achievements of the last two years.Trump telephoned Modi to congratulate him on the historic electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, the White House said Friday.Prime Minister Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a landmark victory for a second five-year term in office, winning 302 seats in the 543-member Lok…

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Jagan elected YSRC legislature party leader, stakes claim to form govt

 Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who led his party to a thumping victory in both Assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh, staked claim to form the government in the state after he was elected leader of the YSRC legislature party on Saturday.Reddy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Sunday.The meeting assumes importance as the YSRCP chief during the election campaign had said his party would support whoever promises Andhra Pradesh the Special Category Status. Armed with the resolution unanimously electing him as…

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Tis Hazari court launches e-filing facility for arbitration matters

Litigants and advocates will now be able to file their cases anytime from anywhere as the district court at Tis Hazari Courts Complex launched an e-filing facility Friday for arbitration matters.A new homepage for the court’s website and a new software for its mediation centre was also launched.The new e-filing feature would help lawyers or litigants to file cases online and keep a track of the already filed ones. The arbitration cases can be filed online at anytime at the web portal www.efiling-dl.ecourts.gov.in.The online portal was launched by District and…

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Border picks Kohli, Morgan, Finch as 3 skippers to watch out for in WC

Cricket legend Allan Border has handpicked Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch as the three skippers to watch out for in the ICC ODI World Cup, starting May 30 in the United Kingdom. Border, who led Australia to World Cup triumph in 1987, said Kohli’s aggressive and “in-your-face” style of captaincy makes him a different kind of a leader than Morgan and Finch. “Virat Kohli, I think he’s a different type of captain. He’s a bit more of a boisterous-type player and wears his heart on his sleeve,” Border…

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John Abraham injured during ‘Pagalpanti’ shoot

John Abraham was injured while shooting for an action scene for his upcoming film “Pagalpanti”. A source close to the development said the actor has suffered a muscle injury and will be unable to shoot for the next few days. “It is a muscle injury on his left bicep. It’s a tear so he has to take rest for few days. He is currently undergoing treatment and won’t be shooting for the film for the next few days,” the source said. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, also stars Anil…

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Surat fire: Toll climbs to 22, coaching class owner held, 2 on the run

The toll in the devastating fire that engulfed a commercial complex in Surat’s Sarthana area has gone up to 22 with two more students succumbing to burn injuries, a senior police official said Saturday. Surat police spokesperson and assistant commissioner of police P L Chaudhari on Saturday identified the two deceased students, both teenagers, as Karnavi Sitapara and Dhruvi Ribadiya. Both were undergoing treatment in separate hospitals, he added. “As per the latest information, two teenage girls have died today, taking the toll to 22, including 18 girls and four…

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स्थिर मजबूत सरकार से आर्थिक वृद्धि होगी तेज, बढ़ेगा विदेशी मुद्रा प्रवाह: उद्योग जगत

देश के उद्योग जगत ने बृहस्पतिवार को उम्मीद जताई है कि केन्द्र में स्थिर और मजबूत सरकार के आने से आर्थिक वृ्द्धि को बढ़ावा मिलेगा और विदेशी मुद्रा प्रवाह बढ़ेगा। लोकसभा चुनाव परिणाम के रुझान बता रहे हैं कि भारतीय जनता पार्टी एक बार फिर से भारी बहुमत के साथ सत्ता में लौट रही है। जाने माने उद्योगपति और गोदरेज समूह के चेयरमैन आदि गोदरेज ने कहा कि नई सरकार से उम्मीद की जाती है कि वह देश की सकल आर्थिक उत्पाद (जीडीपी) की वृद्धि को और तेज करने की…

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