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Opposition leaders on way to Sabarimala briefly blocked by police

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Opposition Congress-led UDF workers staged a protest here Tuesday demanding withdrawal of prohibitory orders in force in and around Sabarimala as police briefly stopped them from accompanying a delegation of their leaders to the Lord Ayyappa shrine to inspect facilities for devotees. Police initially said they cannot be allowed to visit the Lord Ayyappa temple in such large numbers in view of the prohibitory orders, but later permitted them. The hill shrine, located about 20 kms away from here, has been witnessing intense protests by devotees against the implementation of…

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Would be “good” for Musharraf to return to Pak to face trial: IHC

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It would be “good” for Pervez Musharraf if he returns to Pakistan to face the high treason trial, the Islamabad High Court has observed as it directed his lawyer to submit the former military dictator’s travel itinerary at the next hearing. General Musharraf, 75, who has been living in Dubai since 2016, is facing the treason case for suspending the Constitution in 2007. The former military ruler left for Dubai in March 2016 for medical treatment and has not returned since.The former Army chief has been declared an absconder due…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Unfortunately, drug business unites us all: ‘Narcos’ producer Eric Newman

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Mumbai, Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) Showrunner Eric Newman says the story of “Narcos” can be set anywhere in the world because drug business connects people beyond geographical or political boundaries. After following Colombia’s Medellin and Cali Cartels for three seasons, Newman is exploring the rise of Guadalajara Cartel in “Narcos: Mexico”. Newman, who was recently in India to promote the latest season of the Netflix show with actors Diego Luna and Michael Pena, says drug business is driven by demand. “We can definitely and sadly go anywhere (with the show).…

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Unrealistic to compare shelf-life of heroes and heroines: Preity Zinta

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Mumbai, Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) Preity Zinta says if female actors devote as much time as their male counterparts to the film career, it would be possible for heroines to have a longer shelf-life. The 43-years-old actor said the fact that the society is still patriarchal makes it tough for women to pursue their careers and same is the case with movie stars. “If a female actor dedicates that many years then she would also (get that kind of stardom). Lot of actresses get married, have children, take a break.…

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IOC warns Taiwan against name-change that would rile Beijing

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Taipei, Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) The International Olympic Committee has warned Taiwan that it could lose its right to compete if it tries to change its name for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, ahead of a referendum that will incense Beijing. Taiwan will vote Saturday on whether the island should compete as “Taiwan” and not “Chinese Taipei” in a controversial referendum alongside local elections. China, which still claims sovereignty over self-ruling democratic Taiwan, is particularly sensitive to the island’s use of names, emblems and flags at international events. These sensitivities…

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Djokovic sets sights on 2019 after ‘phenomenal season’

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London, Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) Novak Djokovic set his sights on the Australian Open after a painful defeat in the ATP Finals at the hands of Alexander Zverev took some of the gloss off an incredible season. The Serbian world number one looked unbeatable heading into Sunday’s final, winning all four of his matches in London in straight sets and not dropping serve once. But his 21-year-old opponent showed no fear at a packed O2 Arena, trading heavy blows with his illustrious opponent from the back of the court and…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Sensex rises over 150 pts ahead of RBI board meet

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Mumbai, Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) The benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 150 points and the broader NSE Nifty went past the 10,700 mark in opening trade Monday on the back of widespread gains ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s board meet amid capital inflows by foreign funds. Positive leads from other Asian markets too influenced sentiments here. The 30-share index was trading 190.81 points, or 0.54 per cent, higher at 35,647.61 points. Sectoral indices, led by realty, metal, auto, IT indices and bankex, advanced up to 1.44 per cent.…

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Taiwan president defends pro-independence film award winner

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Beijing, Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) Taiwan’s president has expressed her support for the prestigious Golden Horse film awards after a pro-Taiwan independence director’s speech ignited controversy in mainland China. President Tsai Ing-wen said in a Facebook post Sunday that “we have never accepted the term ‘Chinese Taiwan’ … Taiwan is just Taiwan.” She added that the Golden Horse Awards, akin to a Chinese-language Oscars, highlighted the freedoms that set Taiwan apart from China. Director Fu Yue said during her acceptance speech Saturday that her biggest hope was for “our country”…

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California wildfire death toll rises to 77

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Chico (US), Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) Authorities say one more set of human remains has been found, bringing the total number killed in a devastating California wildfire to 77. A state incident report released Sunday evening says the flames destroyed more than 10,500 homes. Over a thousand names remain on a list of those unaccounted for after the so-called Camp Fire swept through the rural town of Paradise on November 8. Authorities stressed that many of those may be safe and unaware they have been reported missing. Hundreds of volunteers…

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PM inaugurates KMP expressway, Ballabhgarh-Mujesar Metro rail link

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Gurgaon (Hry), Nov 19 (DIN NEWS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Kundli-Manesar section of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) western peripheral expressway. He also inaugurated the 3.2 km-long Ballabhgarh-Mujesar Metro rail link, which would facilitate travel for people of Delhi and Faridabad, and laid the foundation stone of the Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, which will come up at Dudhola in Palwal district. The inaugurations and foundation laying stone ceremonies were done through remote from Sultanpur village of this district. The prime minister, on his arrival at Sultanpur village in…

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