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UK says ‘legally binding changes’ to Brexit deal agreed with EU

March 12, 2019 strong

Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday she has secured “legally binding” guarantees from the EU designed to get the Brexit deal through the British parliament and avert a chaotic withdrawal.She announced the move after a late evening dash to Strasbourg to hammer out the changes with top European officials, as the clock ticked down to Britain’s scheduled divorce from the bloc on March 29.European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker warned that the stakes were increasingly high, ahead of a vote by British lawmakers on the deal on Tuesday.”The choice is clear:…

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Sensex soars over 300 pts, Nifty above 11,250

March 12, 2019 strong

The BSE benchmark Sensex Tuesday jumped over 300 points led by gains in metal, oil and gas, banking and energy stocks amid unabated buying by foreign investors and strong global cues.Key indices extended the pre-election rally on expectations that the incumbent NDA government will get a second term following the announcement of 2019 general election dates earlier this week, experts said.BSE Sensex was trading 346.60 points, or 0.94 per cent, higher at 37,400.70. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 86.65 points, or 0.78 per cent, to 11,254.70.The 30-share index ended…

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Priyanka slams Modi govt for unkept promises, spread of hatred

March 12, 2019 strong

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Tuesday targeted the Modi government over “unfulfilled” promises and “destruction” of institutions and said she was saddened by what was happening in the country.Addressing her first political rally in Gujarat after assuming charge as Congress general secretary in early February, she advised people to be vigilant, treat their vote as a “weapon” and ask right questions.”Our institutions are being destroyed. Wherever you see, hatred is being spread.”Nothing matters more to us that you and I protect this nation, work for it and move forward…

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Plea in SC seeks ban on roadshows, bike rallies during polls

March 12, 2019 strong

A former DGP of Uttar Pradesh and an environmentalist have urged the Supreme Court to direct the Election Commission to ban roadshows and bike rallies during polls, saying they violate EC’s instructions and cause damage to the environment.The plea, filed by former director general of police Vikram Singh and environmentalist Shaivika Agrawal, was mentioned for urgent listing on Monday before a bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna.The bench, however, refused to accord urgent listing.In their plea, the petitioners have said roadshows and bike…

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I don’t react to criticism as I live in my own world: Dhawan

March 11, 2019 strong

Shikhar Dhawan has the knack of bouncing back just when his detractors write him off and the Indian batsman says he manages to stay afloat in the toughest of times by shutting out the criticism that comes with lean patches.Without an international hundred for the past six months, Dhawan announced his comeback with a career-best 143 against Australia, albeit in a losing cause, in the fourth one-dayer here on Sunday.Asked how he reacts to criticism, the happy-go-lucky cricketer said living in his own bubble helps him keep it calm in…

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Parineeti Chopra considering to take digital plunge

March 11, 2019 strong

Actor Parineeti Chopra says she is not averse to doing web series and has even received some interesting offers. The actor’s co-star “Kesari” co-star Akshay Kumar recently announced that he would be making his digital debut.Parineeti said there are a lot of options for actors to choose from, content wise “I’m getting a lot of interesting content for shows. I have three-four show offers but I don’t know which one, or if I’m even going to do any of them. It happens that I’m about to say yes to a show…

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Pulwama terror attack mastermind killed in encounter: Officials

March 11, 2019 strong

The mastermind of the February 14 Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel had died, has been killed in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Tral area, officials said Monday.Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mudasir Ahmed Khan alias ‘Mohd Bhai’ was among two militants killed in the encounter in Tral’s Pinglish area in Pulwama district, they said.The encounter lasted past midnight. Khan and an JeM operative, who officials believe is Sajjad Bhat, whose vehicle was used in the Pulwama attack, were killed in the gunfight with security forces. The family members of Khan have…

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Pompeo to meet Foreign Secretary Gokhale on Monday

March 11, 2019 strong

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday, during which the two officials are likely to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of common interest.Gokhale arrived in the US on Sunday in connection with the bilateral Foreign Office Consultation and Strategic Security Dialogue with his American counterparts, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Andrea Thompson.While his US trip was scheduled much before the February 14 Pulwama terrorist attack, Gokhale’s meeting…

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PNB scam: ED files fresh charge sheet against Nirav Modi

March 11, 2019 strong

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh charge sheet against PNB scam accused Nirav Modi under the anti-money laundering law, officials said Monday.They said the charge sheet or the prosecution complaint has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai.This is a supplementary charge sheet against the diamantaire and few others and the agency has recorded additional evidences gathered in the case and attachments made, they said.Further details about the contents of the chargesheet are awaited.The development comes two days after a British daily…

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Plea in SC seeks ban on roadshows, bike rallies during polls

March 11, 2019 strong