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Salman Khan warns of action by Cyber Cell after ‘Radhe’ leaks on pirated sites

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 Days after Salman Khan’s much-anticipated film “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai” was leaked on piracy sites, the Bollywood superstar has warned the miscreants of legal action by the Cyber Cell. The action-drama had a multi-format release in select theatres and simultaneously on the streaming platform ZEE5 with ZEE’s pay per view service ZEEPlex and on DTH services at Rs 249 on May 13 on the festival of Eid. However, the movie, directed by Prabhudeva, was uploaded online within hours of its release. Expressing his disappointment, Khan shared a note on…

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Petrol, diesel price hiked again; petrol price nears Rs 99 in Mumbai

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 Petrol price on Sunday was increased by 24 paise per litre and diesel by 27 paise, pushing rates across the country to record highs and that of petrol in Mumbai to near Rs 99 a litre. The increase led to rates in Delhi climbing to Rs 92.58 per litre and diesel to Rs 83.22, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Rates had already crossed Rs 100-mark in several cities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and with the latest increase, price in Mumbai too was inching towards…

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Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks

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A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks some claimed by the Islamic State group ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid calls for renewed peace talks between the government and Taliban. Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the negotiating teams of the government and the Islamic Emirate, as the Taliban refer to their ousted regime, met briefly Saturday in the Middle Eastern State of Qatar. They renewed their commitment to finding a peaceful end to the war and called for an early start to talks that have been stalled, he said. The…

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India adds 3.26 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 3,890 fresh fatalities

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The UN chief said foreign fighters and mercenaries remain in Libya in violation of last October’s cease-fire agreement and called for their withdrawal and an end to violations of the UN arms embargo, saying these are critical elements for lasting peace in the north African country and the region. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report to the UN Security Council obtained Friday by The Associated Press that the smooth transfer of power to a new interim government, which took power in March, brings renewed hope for the reunification of…

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Recoveries outnumber daily COVID-19 cases, over two crore recovered so far

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India’s daily COVID-19 recoveries have outnumbered the daily new cases, taking the total recoveries to over two crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. This is the third time in the last four days that recoveries have outnumbered daily cases. India’s cumulative recoveries have surpassed 2 crore (2,00,79,599) with 3,44,776 patients recuperating in a day. “It outnumbers India’s daily new COVID cases for the third time in the last four days,” the ministry said, adding ten states account for 71.16 per cent of the new recoveries. A total of…

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Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion

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 Israeli artillery pounded northern Gaza early Friday in an attempt to destroy a vast network of militant tunnels inside the territory, the military said, bringing the front lines closer to dense civilian areas and paving the way for a potential ground invasion. Israel has massed troops along the border and called up 9,000 reservists following days of fighting with the Islamic militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza. Palestinians militants have fired some 1,800 rockets and the military has launched more than 600 airstrikes, toppling at least three apartment blocks. The…

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Dr Reddy’s launches Sputnik V vaccine in India at around Rs 995.4 per dose

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 Drug firm Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday said it has launched COVID vaccine Sputnik V in the Indian market with the first dose being administered in Hyderabad, as part of a limited pilot. The company said the imported doses of the vaccine are presently priced at a maximum retail price of Rs 948, with 5 per cent GST per dose, amounting to Rs 995.4 per dose. “The imported doses of the vaccine are presently priced at an MRP of Rs 948 + 5 per cent GST per dose, with the…

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No interim protection from arrest to Kalra till May 18 in oxygen black marketing case: HC

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The Delhi High Court Friday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Navneet Kalra, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with alleged black marketing of oxygen concentrators, agreeing with the reasons given by the trial court while denying him the relief. A sessions court had on Thursday dismissed Kalra’s anticipatory bail plea, saying the allegations against him were serious and his custodial interrogation was required to “unearth the entire conspiracy”. “I am persuaded by the reasons given by the trial court which is a valid ground for me not to…

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‘Friends’ reunion special to premiere on HBO Max on May 27

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Streamer HBO Max has announced that the long-awaited “Friends” reunion special will drop on its platform on May 27. All six original cast members — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer — are coming back for the special, titled “Friends: The Reunion”. The streamer on Thursday released a teaser trailer for the special that showed the core cast walking in a distance with their back towards the camera. An acoustic version of the show’s signature theme plays in the background. “Friends: The Reunion”…

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Never count him out: Nadal rallies past Shapovalov in Rome

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When it comes to long, grueling clay-court battles, nobody is better than Rafael Nadal. Nearing his 35th birthday, the Spanish great showed he’s still got the stamina to withstand much younger challengers in a 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) comeback win over 22-year-old Denis Shapovalov on Thursday that secured him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals. Nadal roared back from 3-0 down in the second set and then saved two match points on his serve at 6-5 in the third. It seems and it’s been this way since Nadal started…

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