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Foreign secy Shringla makes dash to Kabul as US and Taliban ink peace pact today

At his meeting with NSA Mohib, Shringla reiterated India’s commitment to “stand with Afghanistan” as it pursues “sustainable peace and reconciliation."




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Coronavirus: No need to panic, says PM after review meeting

The review meeting comes a day after India reported two new confirmed coronavirus cases, one each in Delhi and Telangana. This took the total cases in the country to five.




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United Bank says its valuation ‘low’ largely due to lower net worth

Punjab National Bank (PNB) announced the share exchange ratio for the proposed merger following its board meet on March 5.




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No law to back UP govt’s action, says SC on posters of anti-CAA protesters

A vacation bench, led by Justice U U Lalit, said that there is no existing law to back the state government's action of putting up such hoardings across Lucknow. 




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Idea Exchange: We admire the political debate in India; CAA is a domestic issue, says Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain says CAA is a domestic issue, assures Paris is firm over FATF action against Pak, insists Rafale row was linked to Indian politics and that planes are on schedule, and hopes for ‘good news’ on the Jaitapur n-units




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SAARC to hold summit today for joint fight against Coronavirus

SAARC leaders are set to hold a summit on video-conference on coronavirus on Sunday, 5 pm, after Pakistan late Friday night accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to hold such a meeting.




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Coronavirus: No community spread signs, random sample tests in March negative, says ICMR

This community transmission test is running separately from the testing and tracking of symptomatic travellers as well as those who have come in contact with confirmed Covid-19 cases.




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Nirbhaya rapists executed

The hearing on the execution of death warrants against the four had gained pace last year, after the victim’s mother moved an application to shift the case from a vacant court, where the matter remained unheard for months.




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Ensuring sustained supply of essential commodities: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has assured the state's people of sustained supply of essential commodities. For the purpose, a core committee headed by the chief minister has been formed by the Gujarat government.




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Kerala HC stays govt order on special passes for tipplers to buy liquor

The court expressed concerns over the government order prescribing alcohol to persons suffering from alcohol-withdrawal syndrome and said such a remedy is not supported by any document in the medical literature.




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COVID-19 lockdown: Kerala rolls back some relaxations, CM says no conflict with Centre’s road map

According to the new order, barber shops and dine-in restaurants would not be allowed, though there would be no restrictions on the barber visiting the customer at his home, or take-aways from restaurants.




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Supreme Court refuses to stay MHA order on full salaries to workers during lockdown

It is irrational to treat all private establishments alike irrespective of profit, loss, debt, or turnover, the petition said, adding that a blanket direction by MHA is akin to a tax without any statutory backing.




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INS hails Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani for support to print media

The newspaper industry directly and indirectly gives employment to 30 lakh people.




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Revolt RV400 electric bike explained in images: Payment plan, top speed, range, portable battery




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Amitabh Bachchan’s 77th Birthday: Big B’s big car collection has it all – Mini Cooper S to Rolls Royce Phantom




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Top 5 fastest motorcycles you can buy in 2019: Suzuki Hayabusa is third fastest only!




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Six super-stunning modified Royal Enfield motorcycles: 650 twins and a Himalayan




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Meet Stingray: Alien but gorgeous motorcycle design – you won’t believe it’s electric




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Rajnikanth Birthday: Thalaiva’s car collection on his 69th – From Premier Padmini to custom-built limousine




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Polestar Precept Concept Gallery: See the upcoming Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan rival in detail




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KTM 200 Duke custom-built to star in a movie: Fit to help a ‘Hero’ save the day




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Most powerful motorcycles under Rs 2 lakh: KTM 250 Duke to Royal Enfield Himalayan to Gixxer SF 250




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Sachin Tendulkar 47th Birthday: Maruti 800 to Ferrari & Nissan GT-R make an excellent car collection




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Virgo Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Today you will be full of energy-Whatever you do- you will be able to do it in half the time you generally take. All commitments and financial transactions need to be handled carefully. You might not agree to everything your family members say- but you should try to learn from their experience. Don't disappoint your lover today- as it will leave you repenting later. Natives of this zodiac sign should read some spiritual books in their free time today. By doing this, many of your troubles can be overcome. An old issue might crop up in between you two during a humorus discussion, which will eventually convert into an argument. It is going to be a day with more religious activities such as visiting a temple, offering something to needy and practicing meditation.




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Bombay rose: A tribute to Priyanka Chopra at the Marrakesh International Film Festival

The Marrakech film festival, which was held from November 29 to December 7, had Gitanjali Rao’s hand-painted animated film Bombay Rose vying for the festival's top prize, the Golden Star.




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National Mathematics Day: Avoiding numbers is seldom an option

A strong mathematical foundation is the key to an individual being able to upskill or reskill.




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Interview | Edtech will strengthen traditional players, says Saurabh Kumar, director academics, Vidyamandirmandir Classes

Edtech players can supplement brick-and-mortar companies, but it’s difficult to replace them as students from classes 8th to 12th are young enough to be self-motivated to study themselves.




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UAE airlines say years needed to restore demand

Top executives of Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East's biggest airlines, have said passenger demand may not return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels until 2023.




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Under-19 World Cup final: Bangladesh’s reaction after victory was ‘dirty’, says Indian skipper Priyam Garg

While Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali apologised for the "unfortunate incident", his Indian counterpart Priyam Garg felt it is something that should not have happened.




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India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Virat Kohli’s men stutter to 122/5 on rain-hit Day 1 at Wellington

New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Jamieson enjoyed a dream test debut, tormenting India's batsmen and taking three wickets and a catch in the deep, stealing the headlines from Ross Taylor, who was playing his 100th test.




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India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 2: Kiwis post 216/5 after Virat Kohli’s men stutter to 165 in 1st innings

With India at 132 for 7, Rahane knew that time was running out as he played a square drive off Trent Boult to get him a boundary.




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Ind vs NZ 1st Test: Slept for 2 hours in past couple of days, says Ishant Sharma as he keeps Kiwis in check

Ishant Sharma travelled for 24 hours and arrived in New Zealand 72 hours before the start of the first Test at Wellington.




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Virat Kohli loses top spot in ICC Test Player rankings

In the ICC World Test Championship, India continue to be placed at the top with 360 points, followed by Australia.




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Sachin or Virat? It’s like picking religions, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

He had highlighted how cricket had inculcated various attributes in him, right from teamwork to competing with passion.




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India to play FIFA international friendly against Tajikistan on March 31

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said that the venue for the match will be confirmed at a later date.




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India vs New Zealand, Second Test: Kiwis thrash Virat Kohli’s men inside three days, win series 2-0

New Zealand chased down a modest victory target of 132 in just 36 overs after India's second innings folded for 124 in less than an hour on the third day.




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Will coronavirus play spoilsport for IPL 2020? Maharashtra govt, BCCI differ over postponing Indian Premier League

The IPL is slated to start on March 29 with the opening match between the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians in what is arguably the clash of the titans at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.




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Coronavirus patient present in stadium during ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final, says MCG, issues checklist

The MCG in its statement shared the Australian DHHS's recommendation for those who were seated in section N42 of the ground during Sunday’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final.




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Coronavirus threat over IPL 2020: Overseas players to be unavailable till April 15 due to fresh visa restrictions

IPL is scheduled to begin on March 29 between the Chennai Super Kings and the defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.




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COVID 19: Kohli’s message “Stay strong and fight outbreak”

India captain Virat Kohli has urged his countrymen to take all necessary precautions in the wake of novel coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus outbreak: IOC official says no deadline for decision on Olympics

More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China where the outbreak started late last year.




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Coronavirus: Cricket Australia likely to review IPL contracts in wake COVID-19, says report

Cricket Australia has not directed the players officially with its chief executive Kevin Roberts on Tuesday saying that players were individually contracted to their IPL teams and can make up their own minds to compete in the 2020 IPL or not.




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Coronavirus outbreak: All national camps, except those preparing for Olympics, postponed due to COVID-19, says Kiren Rijiju

In India, the shooting World Cup and Indian Open Golf has been postponed so far, while badminton's India Open was also deferred after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) suspended all World Tour and sanctioned events.




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Coronavirus cloud over Olympics 2020: Canada pulls out, Japan’s Shinzo Abe says delay may be ‘inevitable’

Olympics 2020 Japan: Canada announced that it would not participate in the Tokyo Olympics, and the International Olympic Committee said the decision on the Japan Olympics would come within weeks.




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On or off? Who’s saying what over Tokyo Olympics postponement

"Human lives take precedence over everything, including the staging of the Games." -- International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach, announcing on Sunday that a postponement was under consideration.




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IPL 13 fate: We are at same place, don’t have an answer right now, says Sourav Ganguly

The world's richest cricket board has not yet pledged any donations to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Ganguly said he will have a discussion with secretary Jay Shah to figure out the best possible option.




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Tokyo 2020 Games: Japan requests one-year Olympic postponement over global coronavirus pandemic, says Shinzo Abe

Japan has asked for a one-year postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games over the global coronavirus pandemic, and the International Olympic Committee has agreed, the country's prime minister said Tuesday.




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Coronavirus: New date for Tokyo Olympics ‘won’t satisfy everybody’, says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe

The 2020 Olympics, which were set for July 24-August 9 this year, were postponed until 2021 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week because of the coronavirus.




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Virat Kohli is ‘boss’ of Indian cricket, support staff there to take burden off him, says Ravi Shastri

"The captain is the boss, I always believe that. The job of the coaching staff, as far as I'm concerned, is to prepare the guys in the best possible way to be able to go out there and play brave, positive, fearless cricket," Shastri said.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Big change next year if IPL 2020 is canceled due to COVID-19, says report; Check details

Meanwhile, BCCI and its affiliated association states have decided to donate Rs 51 crore into the PM-Care fund to help in the fight against Covid-19.