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Judging is ‘under stress’ in digital era, says Justice A K Sikri

February 10, 2019 strong

Judging is “under stress” in the digital era, a Supreme Court judge said Sunday, lamenting that even before a case is taken up by the court, people start discussing on social media what the outcome “should be” which has an influence on the judges.Talking on “Freedom of press in the digital age” at the first Law Association For Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) conference here, Justice A K Sikri said the freedom of press is changing the paradigm of civil and human rights and the current pattern of media trials…

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Aiming Another First: Confident India ready to take on gutsy Kiwis

February 9, 2019 strong

In a season of many firsts for the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma’s men will be aiming to become first among the equals to win a T20 International series in New Zealand when the two sides clash in the final match here Sunday.The past three months have made for a memorable phase for the Indian cricket team, which won its first Test and bilateral ODI series in Australia followed by the biggest one-day series win in New Zealand.A first T20 series victory in New Zealand will be the icing on…

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Taapsee, Bhumi to star in ‘Saand Ki Aankh’

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 strong

Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar will topline the biographical drama “Saand Ki Aankh”. The film, a collaboration between Reliance Entertainment, Anurag Kashyap, Nidhi Parmar and Chalk n Cheese Films, will tell the story of world’s oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar.It will directed by debutante filmmaker Tushar Hiranandani. He has earlier worked in the film industry as a screenwriter.The film is set in the hinterlands of Uttar Pradesh and will go on floors next week in Meerut. Pednekar and Pannu have started prepping for their roles with intensive workshops and…

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Robert Vadra appears before ED for third time in money laundering case probe

February 9, 2019 strong

Robert Vadra, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s brother-in-law, on Saturday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the third time in connection with a probe into allegations of money laundering in purchase of assets abroad.Vadra arrived at the central probe agency’s office at Jamnagar House in central Delhi at about 10.45 am in his private vehicle.Officials said the investigating officer (IO) of the case required Vadra to answer more questions in connection with the case and hence was asked to depose on Saturday, after his two sessions of questioning on February…

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Thai party to comply with royal order against princess PM candidacy: statement

February 9, 2019 strong

A Thai political party will obey a command from the king blocking the candidacy of a princess for prime minister, it said in a statement Saturday, in a dramatic reversal only a day after putting her forward for the position.”Thai Raksa Chart party complies with the royal command”, it said in a LINE message to reporters.The statement added that the party is ready to do its duty with respect to the “tradition and royal customs” under Thailand’s constitutional monarchy.The announcement effectively invalidates Princess Ubolratana’s unprecedented bid for prime minister in…

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IMF chief warns of high Arab public debt

February 9, 2019 strong

Public debt has rapidly increased in many Arab countries since the 2008 global financial crisis, due to persistently high budget deficits, the International Monetary Fund warned Saturday.”Unfortunately, the region has yet to fully recover from the global financial crisis and other big economic dislocations over the past decade,” IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said.”Among oil importers, (economic) growth has picked up, but it is still below pre-crisis levels,” she told the Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai.Lagarde said public debt among Arab oil importing nations had increased from 64 percent to…

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Found success in choices that weren’t safe: Shahid

February 8, 2019 strong

Actor Shahid Kapoor says he has constantly gone out of his comfort zone–despite being advised to play “safe” and found success in choices that were unconventional and brave. The actor, who has featured in films like “Kaminey”, “Haider”, “Udta Punjab”, believes in trying new things, even if one is swimming against the tide. “Everybody always wants you to make a safe choice because the profession in itself is so unpredictable. But I’ve always found success in choices that weren’t safe. Answers came to me. You have to try with full conviction, no…

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Illegal migrants are SP, BSP vote bank: Shah

February 8, 2019 strong

BJP president Amit Shah Friday called illegal migrants a vote bank of the SP and the BSP and also targeted the opposition over the issues of triple talaq and the Ayodhya dispute. He said from Kashmir to Kanyakumari , every intruder will be sent home if the BJP returns to power.Shah said the party remained committed to the construction of the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and challenged the opposition parties to spell out their its own stands on the issue.He was addressing booth-level party workers, in…

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India level T20 series: Krunal restricts, Rohit blasts, Rishabh finishes

February 8, 2019 strong

Mahendra Singh Dhoni watched from the 22 yards distance as his heir apparent Rishabh Pant showed spunk in a tricky situation, guiding India to their maiden T20 International victory on New Zealand soil here Friday.The seven-wicket triumph was set up by skipper Rohit Sharma (50 off 29 balls) in company of Shikhar Dhawan (30, 31 balls) with a 79-run stand after Krunal Pandya got three wickets to restrict the hosts to 158/8.With his whirlwind fifty, Rohit also became the top run-getter in the format, surpassing Martin Guptill.”Very pleased to see…

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US condemns attempted space launch by Iran; seeks tougher international sanctions

February 8, 2019 strong

The US has called for tougher sanctions against the Iranian regime following the reported second failed space launch by Tehran in defiance to the international community and the Security Council resolutions.Images released by the Colorado-based company DigitalGlobe have showed a rocket at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran’s Semnan province on Tuesday. Industry experts have suggested the launch failed just after liftoff.The US stated that Iran’s attempted launch is an ability to eventually build ballistic missiles to threaten America’s allies.”In defiance of the international community, the Iranian regime continues to…