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US Congresses passes Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act

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The United States Congress has passed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, which among other things, proposes that America redirects resources to address the mass internment of over 1,000,000 Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities in China.The move by the House of Representatives is expected to generate a sharp reaction from China.The Act, which calls for an end to the detaining, torture and harassment of the Uyghur communities in China, was passed by the Senate earlier.By passing this bill, Congress is showing that the US will not turn a blind…

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Woods turns down Saudi event, backs Mickelson

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Former world number one Tiger Woods said he had turned down offers to play in the Saudi International golf tournament, but defended the right of players to participate in the event.Speaking on the eve of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods said he had rejected approaches to play in Saudi Arabia despite appearance fees reportedly in the region of 3 million (2.7 million euros).”I just don’t want to go over there,” Woods told ESPN. “It’s a long way.”Golfers participating in the Saudi International faced criticism at the inaugural…

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Rupee slips 12 paise to 71.78 against US dollar in early trade

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The Indian rupee opened on a weak note and fell 12 paise to 71.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, amid weak opening in domestic equities and sustained foreign fund outflows.Forex traders said, the domestic unit is trading in a narrow range ahead of the RBI monetary policy decision on Thursday.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened weak at 71.76 then fell to 71.78 against the US dollar, showing a decline of 12 paise over its previous closing.The Indian rupee on Tuesday had closed at 71.66…

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SC grants bail to Chidambaram in INX Media money laundering case

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Congress leader P Chidambaram in a money laundering case related to INX Media and directed that he could not leave the country without its prior permission nor speak to the media. Chidambaram, who has been in custody for 105 days, should neither try to influence witnesses nor tamper with evidence, the court said while setting aside the Delhi High Court November 15 verdict denying the former Union finance minister bailA three-judge bench, headed by Justice R Banumathi, granted the relief to the…

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Taapsee Pannu to feature in Mithali Raj biopic

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Actor Taapsee Pannu has come is set to star in “Shabaash Mithu”, a film on Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj. “Shabaash Mithu” will be backed by Viacom18 Studios and directed by “Raees” helmer Rahul Dholakia. Taapsee said she is honoured to play the role and has already started feeling the pressure of stepping in her shoes. “I don’t think I want to trade this place with anyone else right now. She has always been brave and strong to back truth and her idols, and that is the connect…

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Indian attack is fantastic but spinners tend to struggle in Australia: Ponting

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Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is in awe of India’s “fantastic” pace attack but feels their spinners tend to struggle Down Under, making his country’s bowling unit a stronger force here. Helped by an impressive battery of fast bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma, India have risen to the pinnacle of Test rankings. The trio also played an instrumental role in the breakthrough series win in Australia last summer. Ponting said even though India currently boast of a strong bowling attack, their spinners tend to struggle…

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Sacked from Ayodhya case, says Muslim parties’ lawyer Rajeev Dhavan

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Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, who appeared for Muslim parties in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case, on Tuesday said he has been sacked from the matter on the ‘nonsensical’ ground that he is unwell. Dhavan, who posted the information on Facebook, said he is no longer involved in either the review or the case. “Just been sacked from the Babri case by AOR (Advocate on Record) Ejaz Maqbool who was representing the Jamiat. Have sent formal letter accepting the ‘sacking’ without demur. No longer involved in the review or…

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Bharti Airtel shares slip over 1 pc on rating concerns

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After hitting 52-week high in previous session, shares of Bharti Airtel on Tuesday fell over 1 per cent after Moody’s said AGR dues are credit negative for the telecom operator. The stock was trading 1.32 per cent down to Rs 452.50 on the BSE. On the NSE, the stock declined 1.46 per cent to Rs 451.90. Adjusted gross revenue dues on Bharti Airtel are credit negative for the telecom operator despite a two-year moratorium given by the government on spectrum payment and the firm’s plan to raise mobile call and…

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Putin signs off law to label journalists as foreign agents

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a controversial law allowing independent journalists and bloggers to be labelled as “foreign agents”, a move that critics say will violate media freedom. Russian legislation passed in 2012 already gave authorities the power to brand media organisations and NGOs as foreign agents, a term that has Soviet-era overtones. The new law, which now extends to individuals, will come into effect immediately, according to a document published on the Russian government website. Foreign agents, defined as involved in politics and receiving money from abroad, must…

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Jilted lover stabs teenaged girl to death in MP

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A 16-year-old girl was allegedly stabbed to death by a spurned lover in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, police said on Tuesday. The accused, Shivkumar Choudhary (24), has been arrested, Gohalpur police station’s inspector Praveen Singh said. Choudhary had earlier professed his love for the girl, but she rejected his proposal, he said. On Monday evening, the accused entered the teen’s house in Kudwari village when her parents were out for some work and her brother was playing outside, the official said. The victim’s brother saw the accused entering the house…

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