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UK PM seeks party backing for his controversial Brexit bill

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on his Conservative Party MPs to back a controversial parliamentary bill that would override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement struck with the European Union, or the so-called Brexit divorce pact. In a Zoom call with party members on Friday, he reportedly urged the members of parliament (MPs) not to return to the “miserable squabbling” over Europe and support his Internal Market Bill, which is intended to ensure no hiccups in Northern Ireland, the UK territory which shares a border with the EU member-state…

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Conspiracy to malign Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

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Facing flak from detractors on both political and coronavirus front, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said a conspiracy is afoot to malign Maharashtra. “Whatever political storms come, I will face… I will fight coronavirus too,” Thackeray said in a televised public address. A day after COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra crossed the 10-lakh mark, Thackeray said his government has done effective work to tackle the pandemic. Speaking in the backdrop of political criticism over demolition of actress Kangana Ranaut’s bungalow in Mumbai and the way his government handled the Sushant…

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UNICEF appoints Ayushmann Khurrana as celebrity advocate for children’s rights campaign

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UNICEF India on Friday announced Ayushmann Khurrana as its celebrity advocate for children’s rights campaign – ‘For Every Child’. Khurrana will support UNICEF towards ending violence against children. He will work towards this initiative in India and joins the likes of former football star David Beckham, who works on this campaign globally, a press release issued on behalf of the actor said. Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque, UNICEF representative in India said they are delighted to have Khurrana as a UNICEF celebrity advocate as they believe that his support will help…

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Williams out of US Open, bothered by ankle, Azarenka’s surge

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Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open semifinal when she stopped behind the baseline after a third-set point and leaned over. She held that pose for a bit, then clutched at her left ankle and asked for a trainer. While Williams took a medical timeout for a tape job, her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title seemingly slipping away, her opponent, Victoria Azarenka, sat in a sideline seat, eyes closed, calm and composed as can be. After a delay of about…

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NGT seeks report on allegation of pollution by Aditya Birla Grp’s flagship co. in Gujarat

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The National Green Tribunal Friday formed a committee to submit a report on a plea alleging discharge of chemicals by Aditya Birla Group’s flagship Indian Rayon in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel constituted a committee comprising Central Pollution Control Board, state pollution control board, Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Act, nominee of National Institute of Oceanography, Goa and District Magistrate of Gir Somnath. We are of the view that since the pleadings have been filed long back, without expressing any final view…

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Sebi shortlists Bharti Airtel, Wipro, others to revamp IT infra network, communication systems

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Markets regulator Sebi has shortlisted eight companies including Bharti Airtel, Wipro and Tata Communications to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems. The other shortlisted companies are — Hewlett Packard Enterprise India, IBM India, NTT India, Orange Business Services India Technology and Sify Technologies. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is looking to refurbish its IT infrastructure network and communication systems. Besides, it is planning to have a centralised control over its network and IP (internet protocol) telephony infrastructure. Accordingly, the regulator in July invited Expression of…

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Trump says US has incredible N-weapons; denies reports of leaking classified info

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President Donald Trump has said the US has some “incredible” nuclear weapon systems that nobody knows about but refuted allegations of leaking classified information about them to a renowned investigative journalist in his upcoming book. Penned by American journalist Bob Woodward, the book ‘Rage’ to be launched on September 15 has stirred several controversies around Trump’s presidency, weeks before the US election to be held on November 3. According to the excerpts of the book released by The Washington Post, Trump during an interview with Woodward said, “I have built…

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Pak targets forward areas in J-K’s Poonch

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The Pakistan Army on Friday opened heavy fire and shelled mortars at forward areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. This is the third consecutive day that Pakistani troops have targeted areas along the LoC. “At about 0830 hours, Pak initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & shelling with mortars along LoC in Mankote sector in district Poonch,” a defence spokesman said. The Indian Army retaliates befittingly, he added. On Thursday, the Pakistan Amy had opened fire with small arms and shelled…

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Surekha Sikri stable but still under observation in ICU, says her agent

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Veteran Bollywood and television star Surekha Sikri, who was hospitalised after she suffered a brain stroke, is stable but still under observation in the ICU, her agent Vivek Sidhwani said on Wednesday. The 75-year-old star was admitted to a hospital in suburban Mumbai on Tuesday. “She is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Her parameters are stable. In the next 48 to 72 hours, what needs to be seen is the effects the stroke has had on her,” Sidhwani, told PTI. A recipient of three national awards, Sikri is best…

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On to Game 7: Raptors survive Celtics in double-OT thriller

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The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second overtime. Exhausted and on the brink, the reigning NBA champions rose to the moment. Next up: Game 7, for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals against Miami. OG Anunoby the hero of Game 3 with a buzzer-beating 3 put the Raptors ahead to stay with a 3-pointer with just under a minute left in double overtime, Kyle Lowry got an acrobatic jumper to fall…

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