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Yesteryear star Nimmi passes away

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Nimmi, the doe-eyed star of 1950s and ’60s Hindi movies such as “Aan”, “Barsaat” and “Deedar”, has died after prolonged illness. She was 88. The actor was brought to a suburban Juhu hospital on Wednesday after she complained of breathlessness. She died in the evening, family sources told PTI. “She was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after she complained of breathlessness. She passed away this evening. She had been unwell for quite sometime. She had been in and out of hospital this year,” the source added. Nimmi will…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Sensex surges over 700 pts; Nifty tops 8,400 level

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Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 700 points in opening session on Thursday led by gains in HDFC twins, Infosys, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank amid mixed global cues. The 30-share BSE barometer was trading 713.76 points or 2.30 per cent higher at 29,249.54. Similarly, the NSE Nifty was up 167.95 points, or 2.02 per cent, at 8,485.80. IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying up to 20 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Bajaj Finance. On the other hand, ITC,…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

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The Senate has passed an unparalleled USD 2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The unanimous vote came on late Wednesday despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in US history. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, appeared somber and exhausted as he announced the…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

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A 65-year-old man hailing from Hyderpora area of the city died on Thursday, becoming the first fatality in Jammu and Kashmir due to coronavirus. “As we share the sad news of our first #Covid19 fatality, my heart goes out to the family of the deceased. We stand with you and share your grief,” Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu tweeted. Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal also confirmed the death via Twitter. “First death due to Coronavirus- 65 years old Male from Hyderpora Srinagar. Four of his contacts also tested positive yesterday,”…

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NEWS CATEGORIES विदेश हिंदी न्यूज़ 

अमेरिकी कंपनी ने चीन पर ठोका 20 ट्रिलियन डॉलर का मुकदमा, जानबूझकर कोरोना वायरस फैलाने का आरोपअमेरिकी कंपनी ने चीन पर ठोका 20 ट्रिलियन डॉलर का मुकदमा, जानबूझकर कोरोना वायरस फैलाने का आरोप

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अमेरिका की एक कंपनी ने चीन सरकार पर 20 ट्रिलियन डॉलर हर्जाने का मुकदमा ठोक दिया है. इस कंपनी का आरोप है कि चीन ने इस वायरस का प्रसार एक जैविक हथियार के रूप में किया है. उन्होंने आरोप लगाया है कि चीन ने वास्तव में चीन अमेरिकी नागरिकों को मारने और बीमार करने की साजिश रची है. दुनिया भर में कोरोना वायरस के प्रकोप को देखते हुए अमेरिका की एक कंपनी चीन सरकार पर 20 ट्रिलियन डॉलर हर्जाने का मुकदमा ठोक दिया है. इस कंपनी का आरोप है कि…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

‘Maska’ is about preserving your culture: Manisha Koirala

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Actor Manisha Koirala says her slice-of-life film Maska is about staying true to one’s roots. The movie marks Manisha’s second project with Netflix. She will also be seen in another film from the streamer Freedom , which will reunite her with Dibakar Banerjee who directed her in Netflix anthology series Lust Stories . Maska traces the journey of a confused, young millennial, Rumi (Prit Kamani) who sets out to fulfil his dream of becoming a movie star until a summer romance with a clear-headed girl helps him discover the fine…

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NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

IPL cancellation on cards after three-week lockdown and Olympic postponement

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The cancellation of this year’s IPL looks inevitable with the BCCI under tremendous pressure after the declaration of a 21-day nationwide lockdown to contain the the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. When the BCCI postponed the IPL to April 15 earlier this month, it said conducting the tournament would only come into the picture if the pandemic subsides. However, there hasn’t been any remarkable change in the situation with positive cases crossing the 500-mark in India, including 10 deaths. Speaking to PTI, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly did not have much to say…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Coronavirus: HC directs MEA to ensure safety of 300 Indian students stranded in Kazakhstan

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The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ensure welfare and safety of around 300 Indian students stranded at Almaty Airport in Kazakhstan for the past 2-3 days without food and medical aid due to coronavirus pandemic. A bench of justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh, which conducted the hearing through video conferencing, asked the authorities to expeditiously provide the students basic amenities and assistance with regard to food, medical care, lodging and transportation. The hearing was conducted through video conferencing. The two judges joined…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Sensex starts over 600 pts higher, pares gains

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Equity benchmark Sensex jumped over 600 points in opening session on Wednesday after the government took drastic measures to combat Covid-19 outbreak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a complete lockdown of the country for 21 days. Asian peers were also trading higher as authorities world over stepped up efforts to fight the pandemic. However, concerns over the impact of worldwide lockdowns kept investors on edge, traders said. After rallying 625.41 points, the BSE barometer gave up all gains to trade 157.91 points or 0.59 per cent lower at 26,516.12.…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Virus briefings are the new campaign rallies for Trump

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President Donald Trump has a new daily ritual now that the pandemic has put the kibosh on the signature campaign rallies that helped him get elected four years ago: the coronavirus briefing. Standing on the once-abandoned White House briefing room stage flanked by public health experts, Trump holds court with reporters and directly addresses the American people, providing updates on his administration’s efforts to combat the pandemic and trying to demonstrate that he’s in charge. The updates are far more staid than his raucous rallies and lack the adoring crowds…

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