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Farmers Block Highways To Protest “Brutal” Police Action In Haryana

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The farmers are protesting a lathi charge in Haryana’s Karnal; farmers there were charged down by police as they tried to stop state BJP chief OP Dhankar’s convoy Angry farmers blocked multiple roads across Haryana this afternoon to protest “brutal” police action against fellow farmers in neighbouring Karnal district, as they were protesting a meeting led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to discuss a forthcoming municipal election.  Later in the day there was a second lathi charge – this time on farmers in Amritsar who were agitating against Prime Minister Modi’s virtual inauguration…

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Kabul attacks reinforce need for world to stand unitedly against terrorism: India to UNSC

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Strongly condemning the terrorist strikes in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, India has told the UN Security Council that these attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists. Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport on Thursday, killing at least 60 Afghans and 13 US troops. Let me begin by strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Kabul. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack, India’s Permanent…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Khori village demolition: Rehabilitation policy has been finalised, civic body tells SC

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The municipal corporation of Faridabad on Friday informed the Supreme Court that rehabilitation policy for those who were residing in Khori village, where authorities have undertaken demolition drive to remove all encroachments from Aravali forest area, has been finalised. The apex court was told by the counsel appearing for the civic body that they have already demolished nine or 10 farm houses and other unauthorised structures on the forest land in the area. A bench of justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari was told by senior advocate Colin Gonsalves,…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Neglecting theatre going audience due to OTT not good for cinema, says Sanal Kumar Sasidharan

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Streaming content on a computer screen can never match the distinct “vibe” of theatrical screenings, believes director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan who says filmmakers must respect loyal cinegoers no matter how small a community it may be. Sasidharan, known for acclaimed Malayalam titles “S Durga” and “Chola”, said films are meant for the big screen. “I shoot cinema with a different perspective. (When I direct) I’m not thinking about making a film with a specific idea of projecting it somewhere. If you ask me where I’m going to show it, I…

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Asian stocks mixed ahead of possible Fed guidance

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Asian stock markets were mixed Friday as investors awaited more guidance on the US Federal Reserve’s easing plans. The moves in Asia follow a pullback on Wall Street after the deadly attacks on Afghan civilians and US troops at the Kabul airport on Thursday. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 lost 0.3 per cent to 27,651.51 while the Kospi in South Korea added 0.3 per cent to 3,139.00. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong was 0.6 per cent higher at 25,559.56. The Shanghai Composite advanced 0.4 per cent to 3,516.13. Sydney’s S&P/ASX 200…

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SC asks Sebi not take coercive steps against NDTV promoters, adjourns hearing to Sep 3

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The Supreme Court Friday asked markets regulator Sebi not to take any coercive steps against NDTV promoters Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy till it hears their pleas on September 3 against the penalty proceedings related to alleged violation of securities norms by concealing information from shareholders on certain loan agreements. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana was requested by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) that the hearing on the pleas of the NDTV promoters be adjourned till next Friday. We will adjourn, but do…

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Israeli PM aims to push Biden away from Iran nuclear deal

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is aiming to dissuade President Joe Biden from returning to the Iran nuclear deal when the two leaders meet at the White House Friday. The meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, was postponed for one day as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of a suicide bomb attack at the Kabul airport that killed at least 13 US troops. On behalf of the people of Israel, I share our deep sadness over the loss of American lives in Kabul, Bennett said in a…

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COVID-19: India adds 44,658 new cases

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With 44,658 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases has increased to 3,26,03,188, while the active cases ?rose to 3,44,899, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday The death toll climbed to 4,36,861 with 496 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent, the ministry said An increase of 11,174 cases has been recorded…

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These days I bowl less in nets and save it for matches: Anderson

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Ageless English pacer James Anderson says the secret to his longevity in Test cricket lies in cutting down on his time at the nets to save it for the matches. Anderson’s masterclass was full on display in an awe-inspiring spell of 8-5-6-3 with the new ball as England bowled India out for 78 after Virat Kohli opted to bat in the first Test here on Wednesday. “As I get older, I feel like I have to work that little bit harder in the gym. I feel like I bowl less…

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Sensex, Nifty start on choppy note; RIL up 1 pc

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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a choppy note on Thursday, tracking a weak trend in Asian equities and sustained foreign fund outflow. After opening on a negative note, the 30-share index was trading 46.78 points or 0.08 per cent higher at 55,990.99. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 16.80 points or 0.10 per cent to 16,651.45. Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 1 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and L&T. On the…

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