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Vice President Naidu holds talks with top leadership of Peru

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Lima, May 12 (DIN NEWS) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has held extensive talks with the top leadership of Peru during his visit here, as the two countries marked 55 years of diplomatic relations. The Peruvian leadership resolved to significantly enhance trade relations with India as it acknowledged that Peru can learn and benefit from the success story of India. The two countries celebrated 55 years of diplomatic ties in Lima yesterday. During the delegation-level talks, Naidu spoke about India’s strength in supply of quality and cost effective generic medicines, information…

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Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS defeat

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Baghdad, May 12 (DIN NEWS) Iraq began voting Saturday in its first parliamentary election since declaring victory over the Islamic State group, with the country hoping to shore up a fragile peace and rebuild. Polling stations opened around the conflict-scarred nation under tight security as the jihadists still pose a major security threat despite a sharp fall in violence. The ballot comes with tensions surging between key players Iran and the United States over the nuclear deal, sparking fears of a destabilising power struggle over Iraq. Roughly 24.5 million voters face…

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Rahul asks people to participate in ‘festival of democracy’ by voting

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Bengaluru, May 12 (DIN NEWS) Congress president Rahul Gandhi today urged the people of Karnataka to participate in the “festival of democracy” by voting in large numbers. Gandhi also welcomed first-time voters to take part in the electoral process. “Voter exercising his right without fail is the sign of functional democracy. I welcome all my young friends who are casting their vote for first time in Karnataka,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Kannada. “I request people of Karnataka to celebrate this biggest festival of democracy in large numbers with fervour,…

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24 % polling reported in four hours in Karna assembly polls

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Bengaluru, May 12 (DIN NEWS) About 24 per cent polling was recorded within the first four hours after voting began for the fiercely fought Karnataka Assembly polls this morning. Polling is being held in a single phase for 222 out of 224 seats in a three-cornered contest among the ruling Congress, the BJP and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s JD(S). According to state electoral authorities, the highest 31 per cent voting was recorded in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts respectively at 11 am while Bengaluru urban recorded the lowest…

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Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular Share Prices Plunge Today On Jio Postpaid Announcement

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Share prices of Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular fell sharply today after Reliance Jio Infocomm unveiled a new post-paid plan. Jio, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries, introduced an unlimited domestic post-paid plan for Rs. 199 and international calling starting at 50 paise per minute, starting 15 May. Under the Jio’s post-paid offering all services such as voice, internet, SMS, international calling will be pre-activated. Shares of Idea fell as much as 12.9 per cent to Rs. 50.80 at day’s low while Bharti Airtel declined around 7.5 per cent. Reliance Jio’s entry into the telecoms sector…

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Sensex Surges To 3-Month High Ahead Of Karnataka Polls, Nifty Recaptures 10,800

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The Sensex and Nifty closed at three-month highs on Friday, one day ahead of polling in Karnataka assembly elections. The BSE benchmark index rose 289 points to close at 35,535 while the NSE Nifty settled at 10,806, up 89 points. Advances were led by strong buying seen in banking, metal, energy and capital goods shares, with the NSE sectoral sub-indices rising more than 1 per cent each. Domestic shares took positive cues from shares in other Asian markets, where equities tracked an overnight rally in the US. MSCI’s broadest index…

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Lacklustre Man Utd seal second with stalemate at West Ham

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London, May 11 (DIN NEWS) Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refused to criticise his side despite another display lacking inspiration in attacking areas as they sealed second place in the Premier League with a 0-0 draw at West Ham on Thursday. In a game of precious few clear-cut chances, Luke Shaw hit the post and Paul Pogba headed wide with United’s best opening. A third blank in their last five league games for United means local rivals Manchester City can seal another Premier League record by winning the league by at…

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Indian journalist held in custody in Australia on people smuggling charges

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Melbourne, May 11 (DIN NEWS) An Indian journalist charged with an aggravated people smuggling offence by Australian authorities for facilitating the travel of a “fake media contingent” to attend the Commonwealth Games will stay in custody for six more weeks, a media report said today. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, 46, was detained along with eight others by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers at the Brisbane Airport in March because his companions’ accreditations were not genuine. The Commonwealth Games were held on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane from April 4-15. The eight,…

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Lahiri opens with solid 69 to be T-27th; Dustin in six-way lead

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Ponte Vedra (US), May 11 (DIN NEWS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri shot a solid 3-under 69 to be Tied-27th even as the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass yielded a lot of low scores on the opening day of the PLAYERS Championships here. While six players including the World No. 1 Dustin Johnson shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 and shared the lead with five others, another six players were a shot behind at T-7th. However, despite a lot of low scores, some big names struggled and that lot included Phil Mickelson (79),…

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Georgina Chapman breaks silence on Harvey Weinstein scandal

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Los Angeles, May 11 (DIN NEWS) Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife Georgina Chapman has opened up about the sexual harassment scandal that saw the downfall of the powerful Hollywood producer, saying she “never suspected” him of any wrongdoing. “There was a part of me that was terribly naive-clearly, so naive. I have moments of rage, I have moments of confusion, I have moments of disbelief! And I have moments when I just cry for my children.” Chapman, 42, told Vogue in an interview for the June issue of American Vogue. This is Chapman’s…

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