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Debate on govt policy good, India should continue to support it: Australian High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu

Australian High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu hopes India will revert decision to reject RCEP, warns against economies turning inwards, believes climate change role in bushfires bears examination, and admits that her Indian origins, especially Bollywood love, helped her




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Uddhav Thackeray backs NPR, says will personally check questionnaire

He said the CAA and the NRC were two different issues and his government will not allow the NRC to be implemented in the state.




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Donald Trump India visit: Many firsts mark US President’s maiden India trip with family

Commerce, energy secretaries & NSA are part of team to India




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Delhi: IB staffer’s body found in drain, toll now 27; no fresh violence

Police said they are probing Amit’s murder, though no arrest has been made in connection with the case so far.




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Won’t allow another 1984 under our watch, file FIRs over hate speeches, says Delhi HC

It also passed a string of directions on safe passage for the bodies of the victims, their proper burial/cremation, adequate number of helplines and help desks, besides rehabilitation of those affected.




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Delhi violence: Day after it ordered hate speech FIRs, HC grants four weeks to police, govt

Unlike Wednesday, when Justices Muralidhar and Talwant Singh questioned the Solicitor General repeatedly over the delay in lodging FIRs and had video clips of the hate speeches played in open court with proceedings lasting through the day, the hearing Thursday was over in less than an hour.




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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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New law to widen ambit of worker safety to be passed in current parliament session

At present, different applicability thresholds exist for welfare provisions like creche, canteen, first-aid, etc. in different Acts.




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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 outbreak: DGCA mandates stringent sanitary measures for airlines as COVID-19 spreads

The DGCA has mandated that all aircraft need to be equipped with hand sanitisers, soaps and universal precaution kits to protect crew members who assist people.




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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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Kerala in semi-lockdown, bars temporarily shut as fight against COVID-19 intensifies

The state government, however, is reluctant to close down its own string of IMFL (Indian made foreign liquor) outlets, which net an annual revenue of Rs 14,508 crore.




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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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IIITM-K develops inventory dashboard to manage coronavirus lockdown

The institute, based in Thiruvananthapuram, aspires to emerge as a digital university with emphasis on blockchain, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cognitive science, internet of things and augmented reality.




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Kerala institute ready to transfer 3 gadget techs free, if firms use it against Covid

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has expressed willingness to transfer the technology of its three newly developed life-saving gadgets to manufacturing firms which agree to use them to contain contagious diseases like Covid-19.




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Lockdown fallout: Govt intervention offers little respite for frustrated flyers

There is also no clarity on whether customers who have booked tickets through online travel operators will be eligible for the refunds.




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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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Covid Pharma: Andhra launches app to trace people buying medicines for fever, cold

Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said YSR Telemedicine will continue on a permanent basis and village clinics will have great utility in times of health emergency.




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Coronavirus lockdown: Surat industry bodies arrange buses for migrant workers

Meanwhile, member of the Bhartiya Rail Sangharsh Samiti Shan Khan has demanded for special trains from Surat to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for stranded labourers.




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PM Modi reviews reform measures in aviation and power sectors, worst hit by Covid-19 lockdown

Other important issues, such as the propagation of renewables, flexibility in coal supply and enforcement of contracts for attracting private investment in the sector were also discussed in the meeting.




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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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Five ‘big’ cars with surprisingly small engines: Mercedes-AMG’s hyper car is also on this list!




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Modified KTM 390 Duke: Yamaha RD400 fuel tank on a lighter scrambler!




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The most unusual motorcycle you’ve ever seen! Front-wheel-drive, wheel-mounted engine, polished aluminium body




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In pics: Stunningly modified BMW G310 GS! From an ADV to Scrambler!




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Rise of the electric motorcycle: Top 10 all-electric scooters & superbikes of 2019




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MG Hector explained in pictures: Internet connectivity, mild hybrid tech and more

The British car manufacturer unveiled the first car that it will retail in India - the MG Hector - on Wednesday.




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Bentley Continental GT Ultratank: Russian-built mutant Bentley with tank tracks




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Renault Triber Image Gallery: All about newest threat to premium hatchbacks

The Renault Triber compact seven-seater utility vehicle will launch in India sometime during the festive season this year. It prices are expected to fall in-between the range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh.




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Kia Seltos Image Gallery: Everything about this Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier rival

The Kia Seltos compact SUV is going to launch in India this year. It is going to fall in-between the price range of Rs 11 lakh to Rs 17 lakh. Seltos will get three engine and four transmission options at the time of launch.




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2019 Ford Puma gallery: A new car that is inspired from SUVs

The Ford Puma is a new SUV-inspired crossover that has been unveiled in Europe with a launch set for later this year




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Technologies that migrated from racecars to your car: Disc brakes, ABS, even rearview mirrors and more




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Modified Royal Enfield Continental GT with NOS and a 750cc engine is seriously fast!




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Modified Royal Enfield images: Two Interceptor 650s with rally-spec design, capability




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Kia Seltos Image Gallery: Tata Harrier, Hyundai Creta rival explained

The Kia Seltos is based on the same platform as that of the Hyundai Creta. However, it will be slightly bigger, offer more space on the inside, have better equipment list along with more powerful engines.




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Modified Jawa Forty Two by Autologue Design is an absolute visual treat!




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Modified Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 ‘Vigilante’ is sportier & faster yet ‘Royal’




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Honda City Long-Term Road Test Report in Pictures: Pros & Cons Explained

The fourth-generation Honda City completes two months in the Express Drives long term fleet. Here are this C-segment sedan's pros and cons explained in images.




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Meet Zeus Radial V8: A unique all-electric motorcycle with a ‘V8’ powertrain design




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Modified Honda cars: Honda City, Civic and Accord with swanky new personalities




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Modified Royal Enfield Asura: Evil face on a 500cc custom built cruiser! Must see




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Modified Royal Enfield Tandav 650: Whole new scrambler appeal for the Interceptor 650




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Meet Curtiss Psyche: All-electric motorcycle with unique design & appetite to take on Harley-Davidson LiveWire