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Modi govt needs to shed ‘obsession’ with economic growth: Jean Dreze

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New Delhi, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) The Narendra Modi government needs to shed its “obsession” with economic growth and take a broader view of what development is about, argues noted economist Jean Dreze. Author of a number of books on development and policies in India, he also feels that the Centre is “abdicating” its responsibilities in many sectors and handing them over to the corporate, or to the state governments. In an interview to PTI, he was asked about the impact of the NDA government’s policies on social and economic…

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Vishnu idol worth crores of rupees recovered in Bangladesh

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Dhaka, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) A 70-kg touchstone idol of Hindu god Vishnu, worth crores of rupees, has been recovered in northern Bangladesh, a media report said today. The idol was recovered last night from a house at Paschim Haghuria village in Natore district, 203-km from the capital, the Dhaka Tribune reported, citing officials. A team of Natore district administration raided the house following a tip-off, NDC Anindya Kumar said. The idol weighed about 70-kg and was worth several crores of Bangladeshi takas, the official added. Natore Deputy Commissioner Shahina…

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‘Race against time’ to rescue Japan flood victims: PM

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Mihara (Japan), Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned today of a “race against time” to rescue flood victims as authorities issued new alerts over record rains that have killed at least 48 people. The torrential downpours have caused flash flooding and landslides across central and western parts of the country, prompting evacuation orders for more than two million people. “Rescues, saving lives and evacuations are a race against time,” Abe said as he met with a government crisis cell set up to respond to the disaster.…

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NATIONAL NEWS NEWS CATEGORIES 

Pesticide poisoning? Two Yavatmal farmers hospitalised

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Yavatmal, July 8 (DIN NEWS) In a case of suspected pesticide poisoning, probably the first in this Kharip season in east Maharashtra, two farmers were admitted to a hospital with symptoms of vomitting and loose motions in Yavatmal district. Prashant Kewade (42) and Sandeep Meshram (24) were admitted in the Yavatmal-based Government Medical College (GMC) on July 1, a GMC official said today. While Kewade, a resident of Fulai village in the district, was discharged on July 7, Meshram, who hails from Pengare village, still remains in the hospital. “Both…

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JD(U) against corruption and communalism: Nitish Kumar

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New Delhi, Jul 7 (DIN NEWS) Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar today stressed on his opposition to corruption as well as communalism, and asserted that those thinking of marginalising his party in the state would stand marginalised. Amid speculation over his future move and a strain in his ties with the BJP, Kumar, during the party’s national executive meeting, barely touched on the contentious issue of sharing of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar among NDA parties, saying the BJP is yet to make a proposal.…

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PNB’s big wilful defaulters’ dues fall to Rs 15,354 cr in June

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New Delhi, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Dues from big wilful defaulters of Punjab National Bank fell by 0.87 per cent to Rs 15,354.52 crore on June 30 compared to previous month, the bank data has showed. The data on big wilful defaulters is pertaining to those borrowers who took loan of Rs 25 lakh and above from the public sector lender. Such borrowers had an outstanding of Rs 15,490 crore at the end of May 2018. For financial year ended March 2018, the bank’s balance sheet had closed with big…

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Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain coach after WC

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Madrid, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Fernando Hierro, who stood in as Spain coach when Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup, will not continue in the role, the Spanish football federation said Sunday. Under the former Real Madrid and Spain defender, who had little previous coaching experience, 2010 winners Spain lost on penalties to host nation Russia in the last 16. “After travelling many kilometres together, the Spanish Football Federation and Fernando Hierro have put an end to their relationship,” the federation said. Hierro declined to…

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Dipa wins gold in Gymnastics World Cup

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New Delhi, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Returning to action after a long lay-off of nearly two years due to injury, India’s premier gymnast Dipa Karmakar clinched the gold medal in the vault event of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup at Mersin, Turkey today. The 24-year-old from Tripura, who had finished fourth in vault event in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scored 14.150 to win gold today. She had topped the qualification also with a score of 13.400. This is Dipa’s first medal in a World Challenge Cup. Dipa, who is…

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CATEGORIES 

Give Morgan Freeman a break: Diane Warren on #MeToo

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Los Angeles, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Songwriter Diane Warren has defended Morgan Freeman, who has been accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour by multiple women, saying the people need to understand the difference between flirting and sexual assault. According to a CNN report, a total of 16 people spoke to the news outlet about Morgan’s alleged acts which range from sexually charged verbal harassment to touching. Warren, who experienced harassment and misconduct when she was younger, penned the #MeToo movement anthem ‘Til It Happens to You’. When questioned about…

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Once you have the costume on, you become the character: Jennifer Lawrence

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New York, Jul 8 (DIN NEWS) Jennifer Lawrence says does not identify as a method actor and said she becomes the character as soon as she puts on her costume. The 27-year-old actor, who was last seen playing a Russian ballerina-turned-operative in “Red Sparrow”, said the film’s director, Francis Lawrence asked her to talk to her friends in an accent to stay in character – a suggestion she refused. “For two weeks before the movie, Francis would say, ‘You should talk in the accent at home. Stay in the accent…

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