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Pak, Japan exchange views on regional peace, security

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Pakistan and Japan exchanged views on the evolving peace and security environment in their respective regions and on international issues of mutual interest during a meeting between their foreign ministers here. Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif briefed his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono on Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts that are targeting all terrorists, irrespective of their origin or orientation. They exchanged views on the evolving peace and security environment in their respective regions and on international issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said in a statement. Asif briefed Foreign Minister Kono on…

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Smith excited to be back at Rajasthan Royals

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Australian captain Steve Smith is delighted to be back at Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming Indian Premier League. Smith had been part of the Rajasthan Royals team in 2014 and 2015, when he led the side to the playoffs. In 69 IPL matches, Smith has scored 1703 runs at an average of 37.02 with one century and five half-centuries. Smith said, “I am really excited to be standing by the Rajasthan Royals in this season of the IPL. It’s a great franchise with great people around. I loved playing for…

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Stalemate continues over triple talaq bill, govt-opp clash in RS

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The fate of the contentious triple talaq bill continued to hang in a balance on the penultimate day of the winter session of Parliament today, with the Rajya Sabha witnessing a rancorous debate between the government and the opposition over whether to refer it to a Select Committee. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley contended the resolutions moved by the opposition to send the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill to a Select Committee were not according to the rules. The Congress suggested that the face-off could be resolved if…

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IAF chopper makes emergency landing at MP Police ground

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An Indian Air Force helicopter, carrying three service personnel on board, made an emergency landing at a Madhya Pradesh Police ground here today due to a technical glitch, but all were safe, a police officer said. The chopper, which took off from the IAF’s Gwalior base, was on a routine sortie, Bhind Superintendent of Police, Prashant Khare told PTI. “The helicopter carrying three IAF personnel, including the pilot, made an emergency landing at the local Special Armed Force (SAF) ground,” he said. The chopper landed at 3 pm at the…

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Govt extends compulsory jute packaging for foodgrains, sugar

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today extended the mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar products in jute bags for the year ending June 2018. “This decision mandating 90 per cent of food grains and 20 per cent sugar products to be packed in jute bags will benefit nearly 3.7 lakh workers and 40 lakh farmers,” Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani tweeted. She said the Jute mill workers will not be deprived of their statutory dues as a special mechanism will be set up in consultation with state governments…

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Kohli, Dhoni set to be retained by respective IPL franchises

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India skipper Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the top players who are set to be retained by their respective IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and comeback outfit Chennai Super Kings respectively. The retention list of players is to be announced by BCCI here tomorrow. Kohli, yet to taste a triumph as captain in IPL in spite of his extremely successful run as national captain, and 2011 World Cup-winning skipper Dhoni are expected to be shoo-ins when RCB and CSK decide which players they are retaining…

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Nolan coming to India by March, says Amitabh Bachchan

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said that acclaimed director Christopher Nolan will be visiting India by March this year. The 75-year-old actor said the “Dunkirk” director, who has stayed true to the art of filmmaking by creating masterpieces such as “Inception” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy, on film, will be coming to the country to lend his support to Kodak’s new facility here. “It is all about to change yet again… Kodak that largest name for film is coming back… Many in the world of direction and production are finding values…

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HC seeks Centre’s reply on plea to quash Haj policy barring differently-abled

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The Delhi High Court today sought the Centre’s response on a plea seeking quashing of certain provisions in the new policy for Haj pilgrims that bar differently-abled persons from undertaking the annual Haj pilgrimage. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Hari Shankar issued notice to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Haj Committee of India on the petition alleging that some provisions of the new policy violated Articles 14, 21 and 25- pertaining to equality and freedom to…

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Rupee skids from 2-1/2 year high, down 5 paise

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Ending its four-session rise, the rupee today retreated from its multi-year high and ended marginally lower by 5 paise at 63.53 against the US currency on fresh bouts of dollar demand from importers and banks. However, a stream of robust capital inflows from foreign investors and large corporates largely limited the fall. In the last four-day surge, the Indian currency had strengthened by a whopping 67 paise against the dollar. The rupee yesterday ended at a nearly 2-1/2 year high even as speculative traders turned little cautious, a dealer commented.…

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Palestinians say won’t be ‘blackmailed’ after Trump threat

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Palestinian leaders said today they will not be “blackmailed” after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut aid worth more than USD 300 million annually, his latest provocative move that could upturn years of careful diplomacy. Relations between Trump’s White House and the Palestinians were already tense after the US president’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last month. The December 6 announcement concerning the disputed city led Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to say the United States could no longer play any role in the Middle East peace process. Trump’s…

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