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Ramaphosa takes oath as South Africa’s president

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Cyril Ramaphosa, the head of the African National Congress, was sworn in for a five-year term as South Africa’s president on Saturday after being elected unopposed by Parliament following the sixth general elections this month.Ramaphosa, 66, swore allegiance to the Constitution in the presence of thousands of dignitaries and citizens at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the capital, Pretoria – after being voted unopposed in a process overseen by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as the country’s leader in the National Assembly this week.Several heads of state, former heads of state and…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Rocky, Rambo were never meant to be political, says Sylvester Stallone

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Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone says he never intended his fan-favourite characters — Rocky and Rambo — to be political.Stallone, 72, will always be associated with the characters which he played in the two film franchises that originated in the ’70s and ’80s.He essayed the role of boxer Rocky Balboa in eight films, including two “Creed” spinoffs, while he portrayed action star John Rambo in four movies. A fifth “Rambo” film is set to release this year. Stallone is presenting the first look of the film, titled “Rambo V: Last Blood”,…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

President Trump and PM Modi to meet at G-20 Summit in June

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US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to meet at the G-20 Summit in Japan next month as both the leaders pledged to further strengthen the US-India strategic partnership and build on the achievements of the last two years.Trump telephoned Modi to congratulate him on the historic electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, the White House said Friday.Prime Minister Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a landmark victory for a second five-year term in office, winning 302 seats in the 543-member Lok…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Jagan elected YSRC legislature party leader, stakes claim to form govt

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 Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who led his party to a thumping victory in both Assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh, staked claim to form the government in the state after he was elected leader of the YSRC legislature party on Saturday.Reddy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Sunday.The meeting assumes importance as the YSRCP chief during the election campaign had said his party would support whoever promises Andhra Pradesh the Special Category Status. Armed with the resolution unanimously electing him as…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Tis Hazari court launches e-filing facility for arbitration matters

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Litigants and advocates will now be able to file their cases anytime from anywhere as the district court at Tis Hazari Courts Complex launched an e-filing facility Friday for arbitration matters.A new homepage for the court’s website and a new software for its mediation centre was also launched.The new e-filing feature would help lawyers or litigants to file cases online and keep a track of the already filed ones. The arbitration cases can be filed online at anytime at the web portal www.efiling-dl.ecourts.gov.in.The online portal was launched by District and…

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NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

Border picks Kohli, Morgan, Finch as 3 skippers to watch out for in WC

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Cricket legend Allan Border has handpicked Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch as the three skippers to watch out for in the ICC ODI World Cup, starting May 30 in the United Kingdom. Border, who led Australia to World Cup triumph in 1987, said Kohli’s aggressive and “in-your-face” style of captaincy makes him a different kind of a leader than Morgan and Finch. “Virat Kohli, I think he’s a different type of captain. He’s a bit more of a boisterous-type player and wears his heart on his sleeve,” Border…

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John Abraham injured during ‘Pagalpanti’ shoot

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John Abraham was injured while shooting for an action scene for his upcoming film “Pagalpanti”. A source close to the development said the actor has suffered a muscle injury and will be unable to shoot for the next few days. “It is a muscle injury on his left bicep. It’s a tear so he has to take rest for few days. He is currently undergoing treatment and won’t be shooting for the film for the next few days,” the source said. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, also stars Anil…

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Federer, Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam

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Paris, May 23 (DIN NEWS) Novak Djokovic can become only the second man in history to have twice held all four Grand Slam titles at the same time with victory at the French Open. However, a returning Roger Federer and rejuvenated Rafael Nadal will once again stand in his way. World number one Djokovic completed his first private stranglehold of all four Slams with victory at Roland Garros in 2016. Having clinched the 2018 Wimbledon and US Open titles and then a seventh Australian Open crown in January this year,…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Hope I get to work with Leonardo DiCaprio again: Brad Pitt

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Cannes, May 23 (DIN NEWS) Brad Pitt says he would love to work with his “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio again. The Quentin Tarantino directorial is the first collaboration between the two Hollywood stars and Pitt, 55, said they had a “fun” time working on the film. “It was great, great ease, fun. I had a great laugh with him. And it’s that thing of knowing you got the best of the best on the opposite side of the table holding up the scene with you.…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

SC grants protection from arrest till May 28 to BJP candidate from Barrackpore LS seat

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New Delhi, May 22 (DIN NEWS) The Supreme Court Wednesday granted protection from arrest till May 28 to Arjun Singh, the BJP candidate from Barrackpore constituency in West Bengal, in criminal cases lodged against him by the state police. A vacation bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah made it clear that Singh will not be arrested by the state police till May 28 in connection with around 20 criminal cases lodged against him. Allowing Singh to participate in the counting of votes on May 23, the bench…

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