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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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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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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

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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Court should take liberal view on delayed appeals of convicts in custody: HC

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Courts should take a liberal approach when appeals against convictions are filed with some delay by those in custody, the Delhi High Court has said.The high court said delay does not work to the advantage of an incarcerated person and people who are in custody do not have the advantage of approaching a counsel and taking legal advice at their own free will, which a free person has.”Courts cannot adopt a hyper technical approach, while considering an application seeking condonation of delay filed against conviction by a person in custody,”…

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Bumrah, Chahal restrict South Africa to 227/9

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Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed four wickets, helping India restrict South Africa to a sub-par 227 for 9 in their opening encounter of the World Cup here Wednesday.South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis’ decision to bat under overcast conditions backfired with Jasprit Bumrah (10-1-35-2) setting the tone with twin blows in his opening spell.Chahal (10-0-51-4) then tightened the noose on South African batsmen as they could never really force the pace during the middle overs. Incidentally, this was the best 10-over single spell (in terms of wickets taken) by any bowler…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Hafiz Saeed not allowed to lead Eid prayers at his ‘favourite’ venue in Lahore

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For the first time in years, Mumbai attack mastermind and Jammat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed was not allowed by the government on Wednesday to lead Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at his favourite venue Qaddafi Stadium here, an official said.Instead, Saeed, chief of UN-designated terrorist organisation JuD, offered prayers at a local mosque adjacent to his Jauhar Town residence here.”JuD chief Saeed wanted to lead the Eid prayers at the Qaddafi Stadium but he was conveyed by an official of the Punjab government a day before (Tuesday) that he could not do so.…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Woody Allen to shoot new film with Christoph Waltz in July

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Embattled filmmaker Woody Allen will be shooting his next film, starring Christoph Waltz and Gina Gershon, in Spain. According to a statement by studio MediaPro, the film, which will be Allen’s 51st feature, has been tentatively titled, “WASP2019″.The movie will also star Wallace Shawn, Sergi Lopez, Louis Garrel and Elena Anaya. It will start shooting in July in San Sebastian.The film, described as a romantic comedy, will follow a married American couple who attend the San Sebastian film festival only to fall in love with different people.”She has an affair…

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