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Nair, Ashwin take India’s lead past 100 runs
Karun Nair was five runs away from his maiden double hundred while R Ashwin also joined the run feast with an unbeaten 54 as India tightened its grip over the fifth cricket Test against England, in Chennai on Monday. Young Nair, playing only his second …
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Crack down on black money continues
The search operations continue against suspected black money holders at various locations across the country. Crores of rupees in cash, bullion, jewellery and property papers were seized by the Income Tax department and police at various places. Crackdown against blackmoney continues across the country, raids …
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Centre to set up single tribunal to decide inter-state water disputes
The Centre has decided to set up a single, permanent Tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes subsuming existing tribunals, a step which is aimed at resolving grievances of states in a speedy manner. Besides the Tribunal, the government has also proposed to float …
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Mahabharata on All India Radio
For the first time in the history of radio, one of the longest epics of India, ‘Mahabharata’ is being broadcasted on All India Radio from Monday. ‘Mahabharata’ produced by B. R. Chopra in late 80s will be broadcast from Monday to Friday on 70 primary …
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PM launches major skill development projects in Kanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation of the first-ever Indian Institute of Skills of the country at Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh today. The institute is aimed at making youth more employable and self-reliant. The institute has been conceptualised by the Prime Minister during his visit …
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‘Ok Jaanu’ pays tribute to A R Rahman
Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor-starrer “Ok Jaanu” paid tribute to Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman by recreating the magic of music-maestro’s 1998 track “Humma Humma” in the film. Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is one of the producers on the film, took to Twitter to …
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Obama expresses concern on cyber attacks
The Russians can’t change us or significantly weaken us, Says US president Barack Obama. Addressing the last press conference of 2016, Obama said he had warn Russian President Vladimir Putin in September to stop meddling in American political campaigns after hacks of Democratic Party emails …
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India reaches finals of Junior World Cup Hockey; defeats Australia 4-2
India beat Australia 4-2 on penalties, after the two teams were locked 2-2 at the end of the 70 minutes, to enter Junior Hockey World Cup final. The hosts will now meet Belgium in the title clash on Sunday. India played their best game of …
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World Super Series Finals: PV Sindhu to play semi-final match today
In Badminton, Rio Olympics Silver medalist PV Sindhu will play her semi-final match of Dubai World Superseries Finals today. She will take on Ji Hyun Sung of South Korea. Both players have met 9 times in the past, with Sindhu leading the head-to-head record, 6-3. …
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Chennai Test: Moeen century lifts England to 284/4 on day one
All-rounder Moeen Ali lifted England’s sagging spirit by compiling a well-crafted century as the visitors made a solid start against India in the fifth and final cricket Test at Chennai. Moeen’s 120-run knock was the highlight of the opening day’s play. Day One in general …
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