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Anger grows in Italy as bridge toll rises to 38

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Genoa, Aug 15 (DIN NEWS) A frantic search was underway today for survivors of a bridge collapse in Genoa as the death toll rose to 38 and the government blamed the company in charge of the country’s motorways for the disaster. A vast span of the Morandi bridge caved in during a heavy rainstorm in the northern port city on Tuesday, sending about 35 cars and several trucks plunging 45 metres (150 feet) onto the railway tracks below. The victims include children aged eight, 12 and 13, Interior Minister Matteo…

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PM announces permanent commissioning of women in armed forces

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New Delhi, Aug 15 (DIN NEWS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that women officers recruited under the short service commission in the armed forces will have the option of taking up permanent commission, which he described as a “gift” to the “brave daughters”. Modi made the policy announcement while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. He, however, did not give any indication whether permanent commissioning of women will pave the way for their entry into the combat positions…

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Bumrah, Ashwin fit; Kohli in race to get fully fit for third Test

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London, Aug 14 (DIN NEWS) The beleaguered Indian team today received a boost with pacer Jasprit Bumrah being declared fit and available for selection for the third Test against England starting in Nottingham on Saturday. England lead the five-match series 2-0 after convincing wins. Bumrah had injured his left hand whilst playing in the first game of the long tour against Ireland in Dublin back in June. He didn’t feature in the T20Is or ODIs against England since then, and also missed the first two Tests thanks to a fracture…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Excited and nervous to be part of ‘Takht’: Bhumi Pednekar

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Mumbai, Aug 14 (DIN NEWS) Actor Bhumi Pednekar is excited to be a part of Karan Johar’s next directorial “Takht” and says the feeling of doing the historical-drama is yet to sink in. “Takht” also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. When asked about featuring in the film, Bhumi told reporters, “I am very excited. It’s a big one for me. It’s a beautiful star cast and everybody is someone who I have admired as an actor. I am very excited…

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LEGAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

HC seeks Centre’s reply on Tytler’s plea against impounding of passport

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New Delhi, Aug 14 (DIN NEWS) The Delhi High Court today sought response of the Centre on a plea by Congress leader Jagdish Tytler challenging an order of the passport authority impounding his passport for allegedly furnishing false details to them. Justice Vibhu Bakhru took on record the submission of Additional Solicitor General Maninder Acharya that Tytler is at liberty to apply afresh for passport and his application will be considered uninfluenced from previous proceedings. The law officer said the fresh passport application will be considered in accordance with the…

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BUSINESS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Sebi disposes of case against Arvind Lifestyle Brands

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New Delhi, Aug 14 (DIN NEWS) Markets regulator Sebi today disposed of a case against Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd saying the adjudication proceedings pertained to an unlisted company where it “has no jurisdiction”. Arvind Lifestyle was one of the clients of the registrar and transfer agent (RTA) Sharepro Services (I) Pvt Ltd. Through an interim order passed in March 2016, Sebi had directed the clients of Sharepro to conduct a thorough audit of the records and systems of the RTA within a period of three months and thereafter submit a…

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Trump says ‘crazy animals’ responsible for London attack

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Washington, Aug 14 (DIN NEWS) US President Donald Trump called the individual who rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists in an apparent terror attack in London as “crazy animals”, saying perpetrators of such attacks must be dealt with through “toughness and strength”. “Another terrorist attack in London…These animals are crazy and must be dealt with through toughness and strength!,” Trump tweeted. The speeding car crashed into security barriers outside the UK’s Parliament in London during rush hour, injuring two persons. Scotland Yard’s Counter-Terrorism Command is treating the incident as…

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Let contentious issues, extraneous debates not distract us: Prez’s I-Day message to the nation

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New Delhi, Aug 14 (DIN NEWS) President Ram Nath Kovind asserted on Tuesday that contentious issues and extraneous debates should not be allowed to distract us at a “pivotal moment” when the country is at the cusp of achieving many long-awaited goals In his televised address to the nation on the eve of India’s 72nd Independence Day, Kovind recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s “most noble mantra” on the power of ‘ahinsa'(non-violence) being far greater than the power of ‘hinsa’ (violence), remarks that come against the backdrop of incidents of lynching and mob…

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Lindsay Lohan apologises for criticising #MeToo movement

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Actor Lindsay Lohan has apologised for her comments about #MeToo where she had said that women look weak by speaking out about sexual misconduct. The 32-year-old actor said she is apologising because she understands how her statements may have caused hurt. “I would like to unreservedly apologize for any hurt and distress caused by a quote in a recent interview with The Times,” Lohan told People magazine. “The quote solely related to my hope that a handful of false testimonies out of a tsunami of heroic voices do not serve…

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Indian batsmen’s troubles mental, not technical: Kohli

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India captain Virat Kohli feels his team’s mounting batting troubles are more mental than technical and has urged his fellow batsmen to “keep it simple” in the head to save ongoing Test series against England.India could only make 107 and 130 in the second Test at Lord’s, resulting in an innings and 159-run defeat here yesterday. The team is down 0-2 in the five-match series with the third game due to start on August 18 in Nottingham.”I don’t see any technical deficiency. If a batsman is clear in the head…

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