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Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund apologises unconditionally to Sebi

The fund's global CEO had blamed regulatory changes for its decision to shut 6 schemes.




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PPFAS Long Term Equity Fund adds Microsoft Corporation to portfolio

Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund has added Microsoft Corporation to the portfolio and completely exited from the Nestlé SA ADR.




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Equity mutual fund inflows hit 4-month low of Rs 6,108 crore in April

Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed net inflows of Rs 45,999 crore across all segments, data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Friday.




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​Debt, hybrid mutual funds see large outflows in April; advisors blame Franklin fiasco

Most debt mutual fund categories have witnessed outflows in the last month, data shows.




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COVID-19: Hard times for lower-ranked tennis players

While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open singles champions each took home A$4.12 million ($2.52 million) -- those in the lower echelons often struggle to make ends meet.




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PIX: Sports stars Mary Kom, Kohli, Sachin light lamps

India's sports fraternity on Sunday joined the country in showing solidarity in the fight against the rapidly-spreading coronavirus pandemic by lighting lamps and candles in response to Prime Minster Narendra Modi's call to demonstrate the nation's collective resolve. PM Modi had appealed to the people to turn off lights and instead lit diyas, candles and other forms of light for nine minutes at 9pm IST on Sunday to show the nation's collective resolve to fight coronavirus.




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PIX: Belarus club cheered on by virtual fans in stands

The Belarusian league is filling the void for foreign fans starved of football at home, by inviting fans from around the world to buy virtual tickets online.




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The Indian footballer working to fight Coronavirus

CK Vineeth joins COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala




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Triathlon champ, now a healthcare worker, baptized

Vanek, who won the 2014 Triathlon World Cup, joined the emergency services last November and now works day and night, dressed in personal protective gear and mask, resuscitating people if needed and administering coronavirus tests.




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PIX: Baseball, soccer seasons get underway in Taiwan

Taiwan has been comparatively successful in containing the spread of the virus, reporting to date 388 cases and six deaths in a population of around 24 million. No fans were allowed in the 20,000-seater stadium to watch the Lions win 4-1, with health concerns limiting attendees to a total of 200 players, coaches, umpires, cheerleaders and journalists, local media reported.




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PIX: How this Jordanian Judoka stays in shape

Olympic hopeful judoka Hadeel Alami has hit upon an unorthodox way to stay in peak condition - using her little sister as a weight during her training routine. Alami has also transformed water bottles into dumbbells and lifts her couch instead of weights.




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PIX: China begins work on 100,000 capacity new stadium

Evergrande Group has begun work on what will be the world's largest purpose-built soccer stadium, with a capacity of 100,000 seats, in the southern city of Guangzhou, the Chinese real estate company has said. Construction of the Guangzhou Evergrande Soccer Stadium, also dubbed "Lotus Flower Stadium" for its design, started on April 16 and would cost around 12 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) to complete, the group said.




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PIX: How to maintain fitness at home during lockdown

With gyms being closed during the lockdown that has been enforced to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay, the local players of Aizawl FC have taken to custom-made gym instruments, in order to maintain their fitness. While the situation in the northeastern state has so far been under control, something that the players of the former Hero I-League champions are thankful for, the players are all spending their time at home, maintaining the social distancing norms.




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PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam winner who also became the first Japanese player to reach world number one, had been preparing for another action-packed summer including her Olympics debut on home soil at Tokyo 2020.




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PHOTOS: Serena looks ravishing in new ad shoot

The tennis legend has dropped a series of photographs on her Instagram page that brings 'message of hope and optimism'.




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COVID-19: UK Paralympian battles virus in scrubs

Daybell said that after a difficult few months a sense of normality was returning to the COVID-19 ward in the north London hospital where he works.




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PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.




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PIX: Barcelona return to training

Barca tested all their players for COVID-19 on Wednesday and captain Lionel Messi was among those seen out on the Joan Gamper training complex conducting individual dribbling and running exercises.




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PIX: South Korea's K-League kicks off

K-League season started on Friday with a match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings played without spectators




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PIX: 1000 fans allowed for baseball game in Taiwan

Taiwan reopened baseball games to a limited number of fans on Friday for the first time since controls were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus, part of government efforts to slowly allow normal life to resume. Taiwan has been relatively successful at controlling the virus, with 440 cases to date and 6 deaths, with only 85 active infections, thanks to early prevention and detection efforts.




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Krishnagar civic body poll: Congress, Left members join TMC

The TMC Tuesday nominated its candidates for the KMC by-election in ward numbers 1 and 24.




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Leaders joining TMC due to coercion tactics: Biman Bose

He said it is the intimidation, coercion and enticement of the TMC because of which people are joining the party.




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TMC councillor accused of murder

Sishu Bagdi, the villager and a Congress supporter was killed outside his Latepara residence on the night of October 14, allegedly by 10 armed TMC cadres.




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Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for 'man-made'' floods

Mamata Banerjee Wednesdasy blamed the release of water from reservoirs in Jharkhand by the Damodar Valley Corporation for floods in three south Bengal districts.




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Urban Devp ministry set to intervene over Bengal 'cycle ban''

According to UD officials, the ban comes at a time when more and more cities in the world are creating dedicated amenities for cycles.




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Bihar cops nab top Maoist in Kolkata

Bihar Police picked up a self-styled Maoist zonal commander from central Kolkata and took him to Gaya where a local court remanded him to 14 days judicial custody, Wednesday.




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Saradha scam: MCA summons Kunal Ghosh

Suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh was summoned by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in connection with the latter''s ongoing probe into the Saradha chitfund scam.




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Jharkhand denies Mamata''s charge: 'Bengal was informed''

Jharkhand Wednesday denied West Bengal''s claim that it had released water without consultation.




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DVC nails Mamata 'lie''

Official says water released after 12-hr notice to Bengal govt.




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Floods claim nine, govt announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

The state government Thursday announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of nine persons who lost lives in the flash floods floods in five West Bengal districts.




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International centre for drinking water in Kolkata

With an aim to offer technological solutions to water problems in SAARC countries, the central government is establishing an International Centre for Drinking Water Quality in Kolkata.




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Substance abuse on rise among Kolkata youths

Adhesives, whiteners, nail polish removers, shoe polish used to get a high.




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TMC rallies against rail, metro fare hike

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday hit the street for the second time this week to protest against the fare hike in the railways and the Metro Rail service.




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Sundarbans: Hobbling tigress X-rayed in wild

A young tigress has been put through an X-ray examination in the wild, perhaps for the first time in a new initiative to treat animals.




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SFIO grills Ghosh for eight hours

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) Thursday grilled the suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh for more than eight hours.




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TMC pitches for federal front with no BJP links, but is silent on Cong ties

Top TMC sources said the articles published in the mouthpiece were cleared by Banerjee and the editorial board.




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Flood: 8 deaths reported, toll 17

With eight more deaths reported Friday, the death toll in the state due to the recent floods touched 17.




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New book seeks to solve Netaji mystery with brother''s China claim

Sarat Chandra Bose claimed the Government of India had definite information of Netaji being in Red China of Mao Tse-Tung




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Tripartite meeting uncertain

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to hold a public meeting in Darjeeling on October 24.




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Kunal Ghosh meets SFIO officials, submits documents

Saradha scam, in which lakhs of investors were defrauded, came to light in April.




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Malda: Eleven crib deaths in 48 hours

Eleven infants reportedly died in the last 48 hours at the Malda Medical College and Hospital.




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Cop held for molesting colleague on duty

A Kolkata police constable has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman colleague on duty.




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Before 'March to Nabanna'', CPM to hold 40 trial runs

The 40 meets will be held in N 24-Parganas to guage people''s mood




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Saradha scam: Kunal Ghosh summoned for eighth time

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kunal Ghosh Saturday appeared before Bidhannagar police commissionerate for eighth time in connection with the Saradha scam.




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Comic Connect

British comedian Andy Zaltzman talks about his love for cricket and how contempt for politics and politicians unites people




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Flood situation improves, water levels recede in East Midnapore

There seems to be some improvement in the flood situation in the state with water levels receding in West Midnapore and no deaths being reported Saturday.




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3 more babies die in Malda hospital, toll 18

All the three babies who died since Friday were underweight and had developed respiratory distress immediately after birth.




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TMC to contest all 42 LS seats in state: Yuva chief

All India Trinamool Congress Yuva president Abhishek Banerjee party would fight the 2014 Lok Sabha elections alone.




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Saradha scam worth Rs 2,460 cr; owner in control of deposits: Report

A total of 560 complaints have so far been filed with West Bengal police by duped investors, the report stated.




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Before her Darjeeling visit, GJM MLAs seek CM''s appointment

There was a lot of positive discussions about GTA.