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I have an opinion, but I’ll keep it to myself: Alia on Kangana

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After Kangana Ranaut slammed Alia Bhatt for not speaking over contemporary issues, the actor said while she respects the “Queen” star for voicing her opinions, she would like to keep hers private. Kangana had called Alia and her “Gully Boy” co-star Ranveer Singh’s comments of being apolitical “irresponsible” and lashed out at the duo for refusing to speak on politics. Asked about Kangana’s comments, Alia told reporters, “I definitely don’t have the ability to speak as candidly as Kangana does, and I really do respect her for that and maybe in a…

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PM Modi is Pakistan’s poster boy, not us: Rahul

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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dubbing him the “poster boy of Pakistan” for publicly hugging former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and inviting the neighbouring country’s spy agency ISI to Pathankot after the IAF base was attacked. Gandhi’s remarks came after Modi on Tuesday called the opposition as the “poster boys of Pakistan” for seeking proof of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) action on a terror camp in Balakot in Pakistan.“He is the Pakistan’s poster boy, not us,” said Gandhi, hitting back at…

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Sebi exempts family trust linked to Suprajit Engineering from making open offer

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Markets regulator Sebi Thursday exempted a private family trust related to the promoter group of Suprajit Engineering from the obligation of making an open offer following its proposed acquisition of 38 per cent stake in the firm. Supriyajith Family Trust had sought exemption from the obligation of making open offer post acquisition of over 5.31 crore shares in Suprajit Engineering, a leading automotive supplier.Under the proposed acquisition, the trust would be acquiring 38 per cent shares of the firm from its promoters Ajith Kumar Rai and Supriya Ajith Rai, who…

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Responsibility of bar to maintain dignity of judiciary: SC

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 It is the responsibility of the Bar to ensure that “dignity of judiciary” is maintained, the Supreme Court said Thursday while hearing activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan’s application seeking recusal of Justice Arun Mishra from adjudicating contempt plea filed against him by the Attorney General.  A bench comprising Justice Arun Mishra and Navin Sinha observed that though “fair criticism” has to be there, the judiciary and judges should not bedenigrated.“Independence of bar has to be maintained. At the same time, it is the responsibility of bar to ensure that dignity of…

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Lahiri finishes at T-59 as Mitchell beats big names for maiden win

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Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri had a forgettable final day with a five-over 75 to finish a disappointing tied-59th at the Honda Classic here on Monday. After being in the running for a decent finish with rounds of 67, 70 and 71, Lahiri stumbled on the final day for a total of three-over 283. The two birdies on the second and third holes were Lahiri’s only bright spots of the day. On the Par-4 second, he reached the green in two but had a 35-footer for birdie and he rolled it…

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The day I become predictable, it will be my downfall: Taapsee Pannu

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With name, fame and expectations to deliver, Taapsee Pannu has also gained the confidence that she won’t be subjected to audiences’ “abuses” over her choice of films. With four Hindi releases — “Dil Junglee”, “Soorma”, “Mulk” and “Manmarziyaan” — and a Telugu film “Neevevaro”, 2018 saw a lot of the actor — but in all different shades. Pannu believes last year was “crucial” as it made her trust her instincts even more. “It is the confidence that I have gained over the years. With certain films, you know that they…

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SC dismisses review plea for reinvestigation into Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination

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The Supreme Court has found “no grounds” to recall its judgement rejecting the plea seeking reinvestigation into the alleged “larger conspiracy leading to” the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The apex court refused to take into account the plea in the review petition that claimed that “fresh” documents and evidence would clear the air in the matter. “We have carefully gone through the review petition and the connected papers filed therewith. We do not find any ground, whatsoever, to entertain the same. The review petition is, accordingly dismissed,” a bench comprising…

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RBI imposes Rs 8 crore fine on 3 banks for non-compliance in Swift operations

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The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a total monetary fine of Rs 8 crore on three banks – Karnataka Bank, United Bank of India and Karur Vysya Bank – for non-compliance of directions on Swift messaging software. While the RBI imposed a Rs 4 crore fine on Karnataka Bank, United Bank is facing a penalty of Rs 3 crore. The regulator has levied Rs one crore fine on Karur Vysya Bank. The RBI has levied an aggregate penalty of Rs 40 million on the bank for delayed implementation of…

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Imran Khan’s party tweets in Hindi

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In an unusual move, Pakistan’s ruling party on Monday tweeted in chaste Hindi Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement that the person who solves the Kashmir issue will be worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. “Main Nobel Shanti Puraskaar Ke Yogya Nahi Hun. Is(ka) Yogya Vyakti Vah Hoga Jo Kashmiri Logo Ki Iccha Ke Anusar Kashmir Vivaad Ka Samadhaan Karta Hai aur Upmahadweep Main Shanti aur Manav Vikash Ka Marg Prashasth Karta Hai,” the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf pary tweeted quoting Khan, in an obvious move to catch the attention of Indian Twitterarti.…

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Use common sense, Modi tells Oppn on his Rafale remarks; no comments, says IAF chief

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Asking opposition parties to use common sense, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday slammed them for questioning his statement that the presence of Rafale fighter jets would have given greater firepower to the IAF during the February 27 aerial engagement with Pakistan IAF chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa declined to comment on the prime minister’s statement that Rafale jets would have a made a difference “I said if Rafale was acquired in time it would have made a difference (during the February 27 dogfight), but they(opposition parties) say Modi…

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