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People saw in Modi the leader they waited for 70 yrs: Shah

March 30, 2019 strong

People saw in Prime Minister Narendra Modi a leader they had been waiting for the last 70 years, BJP chief Amit Shah claimed Saturday and asserted that this Lok Sabha polls will be fought only on the issue of who will lead the country Addressing a rally here before filing his nomination papers for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, he said the BJP was his life, and also recalled his journey — from being a party worker in 1982 to becoming its national presidentShah has replaced BJP veteran L K…

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UK indie pop duo Her’s killed in US car crash

March 30, 2019 strong

British-based pop duo Her’s have been killed in a road accident in the United States, where they were on tour, their record label said Friday.Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading died along with manager Trevor Engelbrektson while travelling to a gig in California on Wednesday, said the label, Heist or Hit.”It is with overwhelming sadness that we regretfully inform you that Liverpool band Her’s… tragically passed away in a road accident in the early hours of Wednesday, 27th March whilst travelling to a show in Santa Ana, California.”We are all heartbroken.” The…

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There is very less margin of error for bowlers against in-form Warner: Rahanel

March 30, 2019 strong

Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane says it is difficult for the bowlers to defend any total against a team which has an in-form batsman like David Warner in its ranks.Sanju Samson’s (102 not out) century was overshadowed by Warner’s blistering fifty as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a mammoth 199-run target to beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in their IPL match here. “I think first of all, we thought 190 plus was very good score. Initially when Sanju and me were batting the wicket looked slow — it was stopping and…

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Trump threatens to shut Mexico border – ‘not kidding around’

March 30, 2019 strong

Threatening drastic action against Mexico, President Donald Trump declared Friday he is likely to shut down America’s southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately halt all illegal immigration. Such a severe move could hit the economies of both countries, but the president emphasized, “I am not kidding around.” “It could mean all trade” with Mexico, Trump said when questioned by reporters in Florida.”We will close it for a long time.” Trump has been promising for more than two years to build a long, impenetrable wall along the border to stop illegal…

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Samjhauta blast verdict shows govt has no respect for institutions: Omar

March 29, 2019 strong

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Friday said reports about prosecution withholding critical information about the Samjhauta Express blast case from the court was a reflection of the respect the BJP-led central government had for institutions of the country.“The judge presiding over the special NIA court has himself said that the prosecution withheld critical information that would have allowed a guilty verdict to be passed. Clearly, this government has no respect for institutions,” Abdullah told reporters at a press conference here.The former chief minister said the disrespect for the institutions was…

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India maul hapless Poland 10-0 in Azlan Shah Cup, to face Korea in final

March 29, 2019 strong

Striker Mandeep Singh continued his rich form and scored a brace to help India thrash minnows Poland 10-0 in their last league match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here Friday.Already assured of a place in Saturday’s summit clash against Korea, the Indians scored goals almost at will, leaving the Polish players in daze. Besides Mandeep (50th, 51st minutes), dragflciker Varun Kumar (18th, 25th) also struck twice while Vivek Sagar Prasad (1st), Sumit Kumar (7th), Surender Kumar (19th), Simranjeet Singh (29th), Nilankanta Sharma (36th) and Amit Rohitdas (55th)…

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Swearing, boasting, joking, Trump gets back to being Trump at rally

March 29, 2019 strong

He swore on primetime television. He boasted. He told jokes. He made promises. And the crowd loved him. President Donald Trump was back.In his first rally since the end of special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s two-year Russia collusion probe, Trump took off the gloves to attack opponents, while pushing an almost mythical picture of his own achievements in office.The packed arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where many wore red Trump campaign baseball caps, responded with chants of “Trump, Trump,” and “four more years!” Trump beamed and gave them more.Over about an…

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Sensex extends gains on global cues; signs off FY19 with 17.30 pc rise

March 29, 2019 strong

The BSE Sensex climbed over 127 points to finish at 38,672.91 Friday — the last trading day of fiscal 2018-19 during which the benchmark posted a rise of 17.30 per cent.The broader NSE Nifty closed at 11,623.90, capping off the financial year with a gain of 14.93 per cent.Investors’ wealth zoomed Rs 8.83 lakh crore during 2018-19, with the market capitalisation (m-cap) of BSE-listed companies reaching Rs 1,51,08,711.01 crore.Analysts attributed the continuing market rally to robust investor sentiment driven by foreign fund inflows, stronger rupee and a likely positive outcome…

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Bilkis Bano case: SC asks Guj govt to take action against erring cops in two weeks

March 29, 2019 strong

The Supreme Court Friday asked the Gujarat government to take disciplinary action in two weeks against the erring police officials, including an IPS officer, convicted by the Bombay High Court in the sensational Bilkis Bano gang rape case during the 2002 riots in the state.Besides, Bano in a plea before the top court sought exemplary compensation from the state government, refusing to accept its offer of Rs 5 lakh.A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna asked the Gujarat government to complete the disciplinary…

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‘Game of Thrones’ final season refers back to first season, says Maisie Williams

March 27, 2019 strong

Tessa Thompson will be seen in the much-awaited “Avengers: Endgame”, Marvel has announced. The actor plays Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and first appeared in 2017’s “Thor: Ragnarok”.The studio made the revelation Tuesday through the 32 “Endgame” character posters.”One Month. #AvengersEndgame,” Thompson shared the still on Instagram.Fans have long suspected Valkyrie’s appearance in the upcoming tentpole sequel as she was seen travelling to the “Endgame” set with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor.Marvel successfully managed the suspense as neither the character nor Thompson’s name was included on the film’s official poster, which…