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Modi invokes Patel, slams KCR and Congress

November 27, 2018 strong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday Indians would have needed Pakistani visa to visit Hyderabad had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had not liberated it from the Nizam’s rule. Recalling the role of Patel in the merger of the erstwhile Hyderabad princely state with the Indian union, Modi said it was only due to the country’s first home minister that we are able to say “Bharat Mata ki Jai” in the capital city of the present-day Telangana.Speaking at an election rally here, Modi said had Patel, the “son of a farmer”, been…

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Putin warns against ‘reckless’ moves after Ukraine declares martial law

November 27, 2018 strong

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine against any “reckless acts” on Tuesday after Kiev declared martial law in response to Moscow’s seizure of three of its navy vessels.The Ukrainian parliament late on Monday voted in favour of President Petro Poroshenko’s request for the introduction of martial law in parts of the country for 30 days. The decision came as Ukraine and Russia face their most dangerous crisis in years after Russian forces fired on, boarded and captured Kiev’s ships on Sunday off the coast of Crimea.The incident was the first…

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Sensex, Nifty clock 2nd straight gains; IT, banking stocks in limelight

November 27, 2018 strong

The BSE benchmark Sensex rose for the second day, gaining over 150 points on hectic buying in banking and IT stocks as easing concerns on the macro-economic front bolstered investors’ risk appetite.The broader NSE Nifty too witnessed a rise of 57 points.Market sentiments were boosted by a host of positive factors including stable rupee, falling crude oil prices, subdued retail inflation and steps to improve liquidity situations.Both equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty smartly recovered from day’s low towards the fag-end of the session, but global trade tensions ahead of G20…

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Rupee breaks 7-day winning run, down 18 paise at 70.87 a dollar

November 26, 2018 strong

Snapping its seven-day rising streak, the rupee Monday fell by 18 paise to close at 70.87 against the US dollar amid softening crude oil prices.The domestic currency had gained a healthy 220 paise in the last seven trading sessions.At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened on a firm note at 70.48 against the US dollar. It gained further ground to hit a high of 70.30, following dollar selling by exporters.The local unit, however, pared the initial gains and finally settled the day at 70.87 to the US dollar,…

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US announces USD 5 million reward for information on 26/11 perpetrators

November 26, 2018 strong

The US on Monday announced a USD 5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual who committed, conspired, aided or abetted the 2008 Mumbai attack.The Trump administration announced this major reward (of over Rs 35 crore) on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack in which 10 Pakistan-based LeT terrorist went on a shooting rampage in India’s financial hub killing 166 people, including six Americans.The move comes less than a fortnight after Vice President Mike Pence had a meeting with Prime…

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England claim landmark Test series sweep in Sri Lanka

November 26, 2018 strong

Skipper Joe Root hailed England’s “complete team-effort” Monday after his team sealed a tense victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final Test to record their first overseas series sweep in 55 years.In the face of stubborn Sri Lankan resistance, spinners Jack Leach and Moeen Ali took four wickets each to set up the 42 run win inside four days in Colombo. Needing 327 for an unlikely victory, Sri Lanka reached 284Leach trapped captain Suranga Lakmal lbw for 11 to trigger celebrations for England who have not won all…

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Physical transformation key for me to enjoy acting: Christian Bale

November 26, 2018 strong

From the skeletal insomniac in “The Machinist” to the pot-bellied con artist in “American Hustle”, Hollywood superstar Christian Bale is that rare artist who stops at nothing to get under the skin of his characters.This “transformation” is the key to his acting and keeps the process intriguing and interesting, Bale said in an interview to DIN.”It’s not necessarily what everybody does. I greatly admire people who are able to be themselves and be entertaining and be one thing all the time. There is an incredible talent to that. I don’t…

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‘Need Kartarpur like initiatives to resolve Kashmir issue’

November 26, 2018 strong

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Monday said instead of violence and bloodshed, the Kashmir problem can be resolved through “Kartarpur like initiatives”.”Bold, honest and humanitarian initiatives are needed to resolve Jammu and Kashmir problem. It is worthwhile to witness that Kartarpur corridor was opened on a day when so many human lives were taken by terrorism in Mumbai in 2009 (2008),” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief said.Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which will…

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Aircel-Maxis case: Sanction to prosecute Chidambaram received, CBI tells court

November 26, 2018 strong

The sanction required to prosecute former Union Minister P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case has been obtained from the authorities concerned, the CBI told a court here on Monday.The court, which further extended the protection from arrest to Chidambaram and his son Karti till December 18, also granted three weeks to the agency to get sanction against some other people who are accused in the case. Special Judge O P Saini posted the next date of hearing on December 18.There are 18 accused in the case. Besides Chidambaram, sanction is…

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स्थानीय आभूषण विक्रेताओं की लिवाली से सोना 100 रुपये चढ़ा, चांदी 150 रुपये मजबूत

November 26, 2018 strong

स्थानीय आभूषण विक्रेताओं की लिवाली तथा सकारात्मक वैश्विक रुख से सोमवार को दिल्ली सर्राफा बाजार में सोना 100 रुपये की बढ़त के साथ 31,850 रुपये प्रति दस ग्राम पर पहुंच गया। औद्योगिक इकाइयों का उठाव बढ़ने से चांदी भी 150 रुपये की बढ़त के साथ 37,450 रुपये प्रति किलोग्राम पर पहुंच गई। कारोबारियों ने कहा कि घरेलू हाजिर बाजार में स्थानीय आभूषण विक्रेताओं की मांग तथा सकारात्मक वैश्विक रुख से सोने में बढ़त दर्ज हुई। अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार में सोना 1,224.30 डॉलर प्रति औंस तथा चांदी 14.21 डॉलर प्रति औंस पर…