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HC criticises lower court for super fast trial in murder-cum- sodomy case

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A trial court’s endeavour to hurriedly examine 22 out of 24 witnesses in a day in a case of murder and attempt to commit unnatural sex with a 14-year-old boy has come for a severe criticism from the Delhi High Court, which dubbed it as a classic example of “justice hurried is justice buried”. The high court lamented over the trial court’s “super fast track” procedure of examining 22 witnesses in a day, saying it was unable to appreciate why the trial court judge rushed through the prosecution evidence in…

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Royal Enfield launches new range of Thunderbird

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Niche bike maker Royal Enfield today launched a new range of its popular model Thunderbird — Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X — priced at Rs 1,98,878 and Rs 1,56,849 (ex-showroom Delhi), respectively. Powered by a single cylinder, air cooled 499 cc engine, the Thunderbird 500X generates 41.3 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. Thunderbird 350X, on the other hand, comes with a single cylinder, air cooled, twinspark, 346cc engine which generates a maximum torque of 28 Nm at 4000 rpm. “The key selling point is that these are thunderbirds with a…

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Gold plunges Rs 460 on weak global cues, fall in demand

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Gold prices tumbled by Rs 460 to Rs 31,390 per 10 grams at the bullion market today, snapping their four-day rising streak due to subdued global cues amid slump in local jewellers’ demand. Silver also fell by Rs 250 to Rs 39,300 per kg owing to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said, sentiment was downbeat as the precious metal fell in global markets, because the dollar held recent highs after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell vowed to prevent the economy from overheating while sticking with gradual…

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Indonesia calls off deadly landslide search, 18 believed dead

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The search for six people still missing after a deadly landslide in Indonesia has been called off, officials said today, bringing the presumed death toll to 18. An avalanche of mud and rock cascaded down a steep slope in central Java last week, burying victims as they worked their rice fields. Hundreds of rescuers, including members of the army, police and local community, have spent the past seven days digging through the debris to find victims buried in the deadly slide. Twelve people are confirmed to have died while another…

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Lavrov says Syria rebels must ‘act’ to make truce work

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today that rebels in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta were responsible for ensuring that a “humanitarian pause” in the area delivers relief for devastated civilians. “Russia together with the Syrian government have already announced the establishment of humanitarian corridors in Eastern Ghouta,” Lavrov told the UN Human Rights Council. “Now, it is the turn for the militants and their sponsors to act, militants entrenched there who still continue shelling Damascus, blocking aid deliveries and the evacuation of those wishing to leave,” he added. Tuesday was the…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

By-poll win would impact 2019 elections: Patnaik

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Hailing his party candidate Rita Sahu’s victory in Bijepur Assembly bypolls today, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the outcome of the polls would have an impact on the general elections in 2019. Sahu won the by-election by defeating her nearest BJP rival Ashok Panigrahi by a margin of 41,933 votes, an EC official said. “Such an enormous victory with a margin of over 40,000 votes will have an impact on future elections,” Patnaik told reporters while thanking the people of Bijepur for their overwhelming support to the ruling BJD’s…

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Vietnam prez pitches for expanding Indo-Vietnam maritime connectivity

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 Ahead of his India visit, Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang has strongly advocated enhanced trade ties and boosting maritime and aerial connectivity between the two countries, a push that comes amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region. Tran, who will arrive in India on March 2 on a three-day state visit, also feels that India and Vietnam are “blessed” with strategic locations in South Asia and South East Asia, respectively, and there is immense potential for the two countries to cooperate in different areas. “Furthermore, both countries are endowed with…

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I have lost a guiding light in my life: Rani Mukerji on Sridevi’s sudden death

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Actor Rani Mukerji today remembered Bollywood diva Sridevi as a “guiding light” in her life, saying her untimely death is the most painful thing she has dealt with after her father’s demise. The actor said she felt close to Sridevi, known has India’s first female superstar, considered her an “inspiration personally and professionally.” “For me it’s the most painful thing I have dealt with after my dad’s passing away. And her face is coming in front of me again and again. The love she had for me was so tremendous…

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Neymar suffers fractured metatarsal, serious doubt to face Real

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Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar suffered a sprained ankle and a fractured metatarsal when he was stretchered off in Sunday’s win over Marseille, the Ligue 1 leaders has announced. The Brazilian, who signed for PSG in a world-record move from Barcelona last year, is now a serious injury doubt for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes on March 6. PSG trail in the tie after a 3-1 first-leg defeat in Spain, with their hopes of a maiden Champions League title taking a further…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Stock market grew 13% in PM Modi s tenure: Prabhu

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India’s stock market has witnessed a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent over the last four years, since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office, which demonstrates that investing in the country makes business sense, Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said today. The minister made the remarks in presence of the Prime Minister, who presided over the inaugural session of India-Korea Business Summit here. “The stock market in the last 4 years, ever since the Prime Minister has taken over the leadership, has grown by 13 per…

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