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Nadal hands Federer worst Slam loss in 11 years to reach 12th French Open final

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Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, to move within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title after handing his oldest rival his worst Grand Slam defeat in 11 years.The 33-year-old produced a masterful performance to get past Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the last four on Court Philippe Chatrier and set up a final clash with either world number one Novak Djokovic or Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem on Sunday.It will be Nadal’s 12th appearance in the championship match,…

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‘Straight pride’ group removes Brad Pitt as mascot after actor’s threatens it with legal action

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The organisers of Boston’s straight pride has removed the pictures of Hollywood star Brad Pitt, hours after the actor threatened to sue them.The group, Super Happy Fun America, are planning to hold a pride parade for heterosexuals in August. It claims to advocate on “behalf of the straight community” and describes straight people as “an oppressed majority”.The parade is intended as a counter-event to the LGBTQ celebrations that have been held in honour of Pride this June.The group were using the actor’s name and image to promote the event, with…

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Jaishankar discusses key elements of ties with Bhutan’s top leadership

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Bhutan’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, and discussed important elements of the bilateral ties with emphasis on development partnership and cooperation in the hydropower sector.Jaishankar is in the Buddhist kingdom on a two-day visit, his first overseas trip after assuming charge of the Ministry of External Affairs.He also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings during his talks with Prime Minister Tshering.Following the meeting, Prime Minister Tshering appreciated Jaishankar’s visit to Bhutan soon after assuming the office.”H.E. @DrSJaishankar, Minister for External…

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Rahul mania grips Wayanad despite heavy rain

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 Braving heavy rains, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi took out a roadshow in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, thanking voters for electing him with a massive majority.Gandhi, who travelled in a special open vehicle along with state Congress leaders, criss-crossed through the narrow lanes of Kalikavu in the district and waved to the huge crowd.Thousands, including women and children, overcame the downpour to catch a glimpse of the leader who arrived in the high range constituency on a three-day tour for the ceremonial thanksgiving to the electorate.This is the first…

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Admission to PG medical courses in Maha: SC to hear fresh applications on June 10

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The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on June 10 two fresh applications seeking modification of its recent directions passed in a matter related to admissions to post graduate (PG) medical and dental courses in the 2019-20 academic year in Maharashtra.One of the applications sought modification of direction passed by the apex court in its June 4 order by which it had said that no further petition on admissions to PG medical and dental courses in 2019-20 academic year in the state would be entertained by any court.The other…

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चहल और रोहित चमके, भारत का जीत से आगाज

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लेग स्पिनर युजवेंद्र चहल की उम्दा गेंदबाजी और रोहित शर्मा की कुछ विषम पलों से गुजरने के बाद खेली गयी नाबाद शतकीय पारी से भारत ने बुधवार को यहां दक्षिण अफ्रीका को छह विकेट से हराकर अपने विश्व कप अभियान का शानदार आगाज किया। दक्षिण अफ्रीका ने पहले बल्लेबाजी करते हुए नौ विकेट पर 227 रन बनाये जिसमें उच्चतम स्कोर क्रिस मौरिस (42) था। युजवेंद्र चहल (51 रन देकर चार विकेट) की अगुवाई में भारतीय गेंदबाजों ने उसके किसी भी बल्लेबाज को लंबी पारी नहीं खेलने दी। भारत ने मैच…

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Bumrah and Rabada are world’s best right now: Hashim Amla

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Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada are the two premier fast bowlers in the world because of their skill level and ability to bowl in any situation, said veteran South Africa opener Hashim Amla.Both the fast bowlers were impressive during Wednesday’s game but the Indian came out trumps with his 2 for 35 in 10 overs including Amla’s wicket. “Bumrah and KG are the two best bowlers in world right now. They have pace, accuracy and can bowl at any stage of the game. Both South Africa and India are fortunate…

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I’ve had my self destructive heartbreak moments: Shahid Kapoor

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Shahid Kapoor says he has gone through his share of “intense self destruction” after a heartbreak and one way of overcoming negative emotions for him was to channelise them into his performances.In his latest, “Kabir Singh”, Shahid plays a surgeon who descends into self-destruction after a heartbreak. “I’ve had my very intense, self destructive, heartbreak, angsty moments, where I’ve not been in control,” Shahid told DIN. Describing “Kabir Singh” as a phase in everyone’s life, the actor says some people are “very explosive about how they’re feeling” while others keep it within.” “But…

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Rupee ends almost flat at 69.28 against dollar after RBI cuts rate

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The Indian rupee recouped most of its early losses and closed marginally lower at 69.28 to the US dollar after the Reserve Bank in a widely expected move cut key interest rates by 0.25 percentage point.To boost the sagging economy, the RBI Thursday lowered its benchmark lending rate to a nearly nine-year low of 5.75 per cent and changed its monetary policy stance to accommodative, leaving space for future rate cuts.After opening on a weak note at 69.41 at the interbank forex market, the Indian unit fell further to 69.45…

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PM to offer prayers at shrines of Guruvayur Sri Krishna, Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at the famous shrines of Sri Krishna at Guruvayur in Kerala and at Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh this week end, officials said Thursday.On his first visit to the two southern states in his second term as prime minister, Modi will offer prayers at the Sri Krishna temple in Guruvayur on Saturday and pray at the Lord Venkateswara shrine Sunday.An official release in Kochi said the Prime Minister will arrive at 11.35 pm Friday and stay at the Government Guest House…

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