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Govt not debarred from reservation in promotion to SC/ST employees: SC

June 5, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jun 5 (DIN NEWS) In a major relief to the Centre, the Supreme Court today allowed it to go ahead with reservation in promotion for employees belonging to the SC and ST category in “accordance with law”. The top court took into account the Centre’s submissions that entire process of promotion has come to a “standstill” due to the orders passed by various high courts and the apex court had also ordered for “status quo” in a similar matter in 2015. A vacation bench of justices Adarsh Kumar Goel…

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Rupee turns weaker ahead of RBI policy outcome

June 5, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Jun 5 (DIN NEWS) The rupee today weakened further against the US dollar in choppy trade, falling by another 4 paise to end at 67.15 ahead of tomorrow’s RBI policy outcome. Trading was largely confined to a tight range for most part of the day with no directional strength and market moving factors. Currency traders and speculators were also cautious ahead of the rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee’s review decision tomorrow. Expectations of capital inflows and some dollar selling by foreign banks, however, helped the Indian currency to trim some early…

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Trade war a ‘lose-lose’ situation: Rajan

June 5, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jun 5 (DIN NEWS) Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today expressed concern over escalation of trade war between the US and China saying it would be a “lose-lose” situation if the two major economies carry out their threats. Rajan also cautioned that the situation can get “out of control very quickly” hampering global growth. The Trump administration’s decision to impose tariffs on aluminium and steel imports had triggered a trade war with several countries including China, which announced retaliatory measures. “Well I think at this point the biggest risk…

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Israel calls for ‘military coalition’ if Iran boosts enrichment

June 5, 2018 strong

Jerusalem, Jun 5 (DIN NEWS) Israel’s intelligence minister today called for a military coalition against Iran if the Islamic Republic were to defy world powers by enriching military-grade uranium. Yisrael Katz’s remarks came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began visiting European leaders to discuss Iran’s regional involvement and nuclear programme, both seen by the Jewish state as grave threats. European powers have been scrambling to preserve a landmark deal over Tehran’s nuclear programme since US President Donald Trump announced Washington’s withdrawal from the treaty in May. Katz addressed Tehran’s threat…

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Trump hopes summit with Kim will be ‘start of something big’

June 5, 2018 strong

Washington, Jun 5 (DIN NEWS) US President Donald Trump today said that his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore would hopefully be the start of “something big”. Preparations for the summit on June 12 are on in Singapore. There was initially much uncertainty over whether the summit would go ahead at all, and it was briefly called off last month by Trump after a dispute with the North Koreans. “Meeting in Singapore with North Korea will hopefully be the start of something big…we will soon see!” Trump said.…

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Nitish Kumar launches veiled attack on Tejashwi Yadav

June 5, 2018 strong

Patna, Jun 5 (dIn news) In a veiled attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav , Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said young leaders owing their position in politics to their families were interested in acquiring a post quickly to “make money”. Without naming any party or leader, Kumar also criticised excessive use of the social media by political figures. “They had no idea of what they actually stand for but believe in talking big”, he said in a obvious reference to Opposition leader in the state assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, who…

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Armed forces not reeling under shortage of funds: Sitharaman

June 5, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jun 5 (DIN NEWS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today rejected a parliamentary panel’s findings that the three services were reeling under severe shortage of funds, saying adequate financial resources have been allocated to them in the last four years. Sitharaman, at a press conference, also asserted that there was no shortage of ammunition for the armed forces which had been the case during the previous government. “The defence expenditure has been highest in 2017-18 if you look at it since 2004-05. In the same manner, it was second highest…

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Lahiri finishes T-37th; Woods 23rd at Memorial Tournament

June 4, 2018 strong

Dublin (Ohio), Jun 4 (DIN NEWS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri continued to struggle with his putting and carded his first over-par card of the week, a one-over 73, to sign off tied 37th at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide on the PGA Tour. Lahiri, who started the final day at seven-under and in tied 21st place, finished at six-under overall. Through the week, Lahiri got his driving and iron play fairly right, but it was on the greens that he faltered yet again despite a new putter. Bryson DeChambeau, who…

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Paes returns, Yuki gets exemption from Asian Games

June 4, 2018 strong

New Delhi, Jun 4 (DIN NEWS) The iconic Leander Paes today made a comeback to the Asian Games bound Indian squad while Yuki Bhambri was “exempted” as AITA threw its weight behind country’s top singles player in his quest for Grand Slam glory. Paes, who has won eight medals at the previous editions of Asian Games, has not competed in the prestigious quadrennial event since winning the men’s doubles gold with Mahesh Bhupathi and mixed doubles gold with Sania Mirza at the 2006 Doha Games. The AITA backed Yuki in…

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They fear being judged: Taapsee on actors not speaking up on sexual harassment

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 strong

Mumbai, Jun 4 (DIN NEWS) Taapsee Pannu says the reason why female actors have not called out sexual abusers in Hindi film industry is because they fear being judged and shamed. The #MeToo campaign, which sparked off a movement in Hollywood late last year, is yet to arrive in Bollywood. There are only a handful of Bollywood stars who have spoken about sexual harassment prevalent in the industry, without taking any names. Taapsee says “fortunately or unfortunately” she did not face any sexual harassment, otherwise she would’ve “probably helped voicing it.”…