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Superstars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and composer AR Rahman, among others on Wednesday mourned the death of singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, calling the veteran a “gem” of the Indian music industry. Lahiri, who popularised disco music in Indian cinema in the 80s and 90s, died following multiple health issues on Tuesday night at the CritiCare Hospital in Juhu. The 69-year-old had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. “But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home.…

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Sensex recovers 315 pts in opening trade; IT, FMCG shares lend support

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 strong

The BSE gauge Sensex recovered over 315 points to trade at 56,721 in opening deals on Tuesday, on emergence of buying mainly in IT and FMCG stocks, despite a lacklustre trend in global markets due to the Ukraine crisis. The 30-share Sensex opened on a positive note and firmed up its gains as the morning trade progressed. It was quoted at 56,721.45, showing a gain of 315.61 points or 0.56 per cent. Likewise, the NSE barometer Nifty was trading 128 points or 0.76 per cent higher at 16,970.80. The Sensex…

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US warns Russia of ‘severe consequences’ if it invades Ukraine

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 strong0 comment

The Biden Administration has warned Russia of severe consequences in case its forces invade Ukraine and insisted on a diplomatic solution to the issue. We are actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis. Over the weekend, as you all know, the President spoke with President Putin, and we remain engaged with the Russian government in full coordination with our allies and partners, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. The path for diplomacy remains available if Russia chooses to engage constructively, she said.…

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India hits out at Pakistan at UN, says perpetrators of Mumbai, Pathankot, Pulwama terror attacks enjoying State support

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 strong

India has strongly hit out at Pakistan at the UN, saying the world knows where perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai, 2016 Pathankot and 2019 Pulwama terror attacks came from and it is “regretful” that facilitators of these “dastardly” acts continue to enjoy State support and hospitality Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Rajesh Parihar began his remarks to the open briefing of the Counter-Terrorism Committee on Monday by recalling that exactly three years ago on February 14, 2019, 40 brave men of Indian security personnel were killed in…

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Govt contained retail inflation at 6.2 pc despite biggest contraction in economy: Sitharaman

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 strong

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Indian economy suffered the biggest contraction due to COVID-19 pandemic, but the government has been able to contain retail inflation at 6.2 per cent. Replying to a general discussion on the Union Budget in Rajya Sabha, the minister said, the Budget for 2022-23 fiscal year, stands for continuity, brings stability to the economy along with predictability of taxation. She stated that the objective of the budget is a stable and sustainable recovery in the economy. Compared to the performance of the UPA…

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US inflation highest in 40 years, with no letup in sight

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 strong

Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering American consumers, wiping out pay raises and reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy. The Labor Department said Thursday that consumer prices jumped 7.5per cent last month compared with a year earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982. When measured from December to January, inflation was 0.6per cent, the same as the previous month and more than economists had expected. Prices rose 0.7per cent from October to November and…

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J-K admin asks drone operators to get registered, inform DM, police

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 strong

The Union Territory administration on Thursday asked the people intending to fly drones in Jammu and Kashmir to share their details with the office of district magistrates concerned as well as the nearest police stations and compulsorily register themselves with the authorities here. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified ‘The Drone Rules, 2021’ applicable to all persons owning or possessing or engaged in leasing, operating, transferring or maintaining unmanned aircraft systems in India. “Through the medium of circular, it is impressed upon all intended operators of unmanned aircraft systems…

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Hijab row: Plea filed in SC challenging Karnataka HC order

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 strong

An appeal has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the direction of the Karnataka High Court that has asked students not to insist on wearing any cloth on campuses of educational institutions which can instigate people, till the matter is resolved. The plea filed by a student has sought a stay on the direction of the high court, which is hearing the hijab issue, as well as the proceedings going on before the three judge bench. The appeal contended that the high court has sought to curtail the fundamental…

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Russian star practices despite report of positive drug test

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 strong

Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian superstar who was expected to deliver her nation its third straight Olympic gold medal in women’s figure skating, practiced as usual Thursday, hours after reports that she tested positive for a banned substance. Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Beijing Games, the Russian newspaper RBC reported. The sample was reportedly obtained before Valieva won the European championship last month in Estonia, a performance that solidified her status as the leader of Russia’s quad squad of elite women’s figure skaters. It’s unclear…

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Bob Saget died after accidental blow to the head: Family

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 strong

Bob Saget’s death last month stemmed from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement. The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead January 9 in a Florida hotel room. He’d performed in the area the night before as part of a stand-up tour. “The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma,” the Saget family said on Wednesday. “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No drugs or…