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J-K Guv should ask security forces not to harass militants’ families: Mehbooba

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PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Thursday said Governor Satya Pal Malik should issue directions to security forces not to harass the families of the terrorists while fighting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. “Our police is a disciplined force. The Governor should issue clear cut directions that families of militants should not be harassed,” Mehbooba told reporters after visiting family of a slain militant in Shopian district of south Kashmir. The former chief minister said while the police did not want to indulge in such acts, the directions were seemed to be…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

SC asks Ahmed Patel to face trial on plea by rival BJP candidate over Rajya Sabha election

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The Supreme Court Thursday asked veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel to face trial in the Gujarat High Court in connection with his election to the Rajya Sabha in 2017 which has been challenged by rival BJP candidate Balwantsinh Rajput. The apex court declined to interfere with the October 26, 2018 order of the High Court which had said that Rajput’s allegations require a trial. “Let the trial go on,” said a bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul. Patel had challenged the High Court order which…

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NEWS CATEGORIES SPORTS 

Fourth Test: Injured Ashwin, Ishant to miss out as India chase history

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Sydney, Jan 2 (DIN NEWS) India’s unwavering pursuit of history hit a minor glitch in 11th hour injury concerns but Virat Kohli’s men will still walk in as overwhelming favourites against a faltering Australia in the fourth and final Test starting Thursday. Leading 2-1 in the four-match series, India remain firm favourites to make it 3-1 at the Sydney Cricket Ground despite the injury-forced omission of premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and senior pacer Ishant Sharma, who has not been named in the 13-member list. Australia have hosted India since 1947-48,…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Vincent Cassel, Tina Kunakey expecting first child

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Los Angeles, Jan 2 (DIN NEWS) French actor Vincent Cassel and his wife, model Tina Kunakey are pregnant with their first child. The couple made the announcement Tuesday on Instagram. Cassel, 52, shared a short clip from a beach in Bahia, Brazil in which he could be seen holding and kissing Kunakey’s growing baby bump. “Bonne annee Feliz ano novo Happy new year #tellementdechance #danslavieriennestdu #lifeismagicneverforget #goal,” he captioned the video, which translates to “Happy New Year” in French and Portuguese. The model, 21, also shared a smiling photo of…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Dec 14 Rafale verdict

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New Delhi, Jan 2 (DIN NEWS) Former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, seeking review of its December 14 verdict dismissing all PILs alleging irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France. In their review plea, they alleged that the judgment “relied upon patently incorrect claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover” to the apex court. They have also sought that the plea be heard in an open court.

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Rupee tumbles 75 paise, logs 1st loss in four sessions

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Mumbai, Jan 2 (DIN NEWS) The Indian rupee Wednesday crashed by 75 paise, its first loss in last four sessions, to close at 70.18 against the US dollar amid strengthening of the greenback and heavy selling in domestic equities. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the rupee opened lower at 69.60 and fell further to touch the day’s low of 70.23 a dollar. The domestic currency, however, pared some losses and finally ended at 70.18 per dollar, down by 75 paise against its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee…

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NEWS CATEGORIES WORLD NEWS 

Trump has not risen to the mantle of White House: Mitt Romney

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Washington, Jan 2 (DIN NEWS) Mitt Romney, the Republican party’s presidential nominee in 2012, has slammed US President Donald Trump, saying his conduct over the past two years, particularly his actions this month, is evidence that he has not risen to the mantle of the office. Romney, 71, who was elected as a Republican Senator from Utah in November, will be sworn in on Thursday. “The Trump presidency made a deep descent in December…on balance, his conduct over the past two years, particularly his actions this month, is evidence that…

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Bitter war of words between govt, Opposition in LS over Rafale

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New Delhi, Jan 2 (DIN NEWS) The Opposition and the government were involved in a bitter war of words on the Rafale issue in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with Rahul Gandhi saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “does not have guts” to face questions in Parliament and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley accusing the Congress chief of peddling “lies” and “falsehood”. The lower house witnessed frequent adjournments as barbs flew from both sides and Opposition Members tried to disrupt speeches of rival leaders during a near three hour debate. The discussions…

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What has been your vision for tennis in last 30 years? Somdev asks AITA

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Pune, Jan 1 (DIN NEWS) “What has been your vision for tennis in last 30 years,” Somdev Devavarman asked the All India Tennis Association after pulling out of the planned Centre of Excellence in New Delhi due to a drastic budget cut. Former India player Somdev was supposed to head the Centre of Excellence. The Sports Ministry and AITA had agreed to invest Rs 20 crore to establish the Centre, on the lines of the Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad, but eventually the budget was brought down to Rs 10 crore.…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan dies at 81

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Toronto, Jan 1 (DIN NEWS) Kader Khan, best known for penning some of the most powerful dialogues and comic timing as an actor, passed away on December 31 due to prolonged illness. He was 81. Khan was admitted to a hospital in Canada and his son Sarfaraz confirmed that the actor died Monday. “My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness. He slipped into coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks,”…

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