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Real power, accountability vests with elected representatives, not LG: SC

July 4, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 4 (DIN NEWS) The real power and “substantive” accountability in democratic system of governance vests with the elected representatives and not the Lieutenant Governor, Justice D Y Chandrachud said today. “The LG must bear in mind that it is not he, but the council of ministers which takes substantive decisions and even when he invokes the proviso, the LG has to abide by the decision of the President,” Justice Chandrachud said in a separate but concurring verdict on the power tussle between the LG and the Delhi…

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India expecting US to get in touch with it over sanctions on Iran

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 strong

New Delhi, July 4 (DIN NEWS) India is looking at the possibility of falling back on the rupee-rial arrangement for importing oil from Iran in the wake of US sanctions on buying oil from the Persian Gulf nation, official sources said today. They said India is expecting the Trump administration to get in touch with it over the issue of imposition of US sanctions on Iran, adding the government will be able to formulate a strategy on oil import from that country following the talks. “In the next few weeks,…

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Sensex rallies 267 points; bank, auto stocks in limelight

July 4, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Jul 4 (DIN NEWS) The BSE Sensex today rose by nearly 267 points to hit a near two-week high of 35,645.40 on bouts of buying towards the fag-end of the session, mainly in bank and auto shares, after the Centre hiked MSP for most kharif crops. The benchmark index moved in a narrow range for most part of the day due to weak global cues amid concerns related to trade tariff spat and macro-economic conditions but the late buying in some key sector stocks helped the Sensex come out…

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6 Pakistani security personnel killed, 2 injured in rocket attacks in Balochistan

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 strong

Karachi, Jul 4 (DIN NEWS) Six Pakistani security personnel were killed and two others critically injured in rocket attacks by militants in the troubled Balochistan province, officials said today. The incident took place on Monday in a mountainous region 30 kilometres from Mashkay area of Awaran district when the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) members were sweeping the area for mines and explosives. The militants used rockets to fire on the team from the mountains and in the explosions six members of the BDS were killed, while two others sustained severe…

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Pak SC summons asset details from Musharraf, Zardari

July 4, 2018 strong

Islamabad, Jul 4 (DIN NEWS) Pakistan’s Supreme Court today sought details of former presidents Pervez Musharraf and Asif Ali Zardari while hearing a case on the recovery of losses incurred because of the controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO). The apex court ordered that all respondents should declare their properties held abroad as well as foreign accounts and any offshore companies they own in affidavits submitted to the court, Dawn News reported. The NRO was promulgated in October 2007 by the government of the then president Musharraf. Under the ordinance, cases…

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CM Kejriwal directs officers to speed up AAP govt projects after SC verdict

July 4, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 4 (DIN NEWS) Hours after the Supreme Court held that the Delhi LG does not have independent decision-making powers, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today held a cabinet meeting and directed officials to expedite projects like doorstep delivery of rations and installation of CCTV cameras. Officers have been directed to work as per the Supreme Court’s orders, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting that lasted eight-minutes. Sisodia said with the apex court’s verdict on the power tussle between the Centre…

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Unsecured bank loans rise four-times in FY15-18: Report

July 4, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Jul 4 (DIN NEWS) Banks’ unsecured loan book has grown four times the bank credit during the past three years, helped by a rise in discretionary spending, technology-driven disbursements and lower interest rates, says a report. Unsecured loans are the loans where individual exposures are smaller and more distributed and given without any collaterals but banks get higher margins. Typically personal loan, education loans and credit card spends fall under this category of loans. “Between fiscals 2015 and 2018, unsecured credit – comprising personal, small and medium enterprise (SME),…

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We took performance to next level : Sreejesh

July 3, 2018 strong

Bengaluru, July 3 (DIN NEWS) Disappointed he may be for not winning the gold at the Champions Trophy but India hockey captain P R Sreejesh insisted that the players took the game to the next level in Breda and it will help them do well at the Asian Games and the World Cup at home. India were beaten 1-3 by Australia in the shootout after score remained 1-1 at the end of regulation time. It was second consecutive silver medal for India in the tournament. Sreejesh, who stood out under…

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India announces 524 athletes for Asian Games

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 strong

New Delhi, July 3 (DIN NEWS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today announced a 524-member contingent of athletes for the August 18-September 2 Asian Games in Indonesia where they will vie for medals in 36 disciplines. The contingent comprises 277 men and 247 women athletes. In the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the Indian contingent featured 541 athletes across 28 disciplines. Eight new sports disciplines have been added where the country has shown promise. They are Karate, Kurash, Pencak Silat, Roller Skating, Sambo, Sepaktakraw, Triathlon and Soft Tennis. The other disciplines…

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Vineet Kumar Singh’s sister writing a film for him

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jul 3 (DIN NEWS) Vineet Kumar Singh got his moment in the sun with “Mukkabaaz”, which he co-wrote with his sister, and the actor says his partner-in-crime is currently penning a script for him. The 38-year-old actor, who starred as the lead in the Anurag Kashyap-directed film, says the success of the movie brought along a string of offers and writing has somewhat taken a back-seat. Vineet says, his sibling, Mukti Singh Srinet, has taken over writing and is currently working on a project with him in mind.…