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Trai will not recommend reduction in 5G prices

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Telecom regulator Trai said that it will not recommend any reduction in 5G spectrum reserve prices even as Bharti Airtel said it will not participate in the auction of the airwaves due to excessive pricing. “There is no question at all of making any changes to the prices, which we have recommended for 5G spectrum,” Trai chairman said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2NxY1Bv

Wipro to exit Workday, Cornerstone OnDemand

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In 2016, Wipro acquired the Workday and Cornerstone OnDemand business as part of its Appirio buyout. The Indian IT firm bought US-based cloud consultancy firm Appirio for $500 million some three years ago. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2TjKWAT

Jet grounds 7 more planes due to non-payment to lessors

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Jet said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday: “Further to our letter dated February 23, 2019, we now write to inform you that an additional seven aircraft have been grounded due to non-payment of amounts outstanding to lessors under their respective lease agreements… company is actively engaged with all its aircraft lessors….” from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2T2ZntV

Rerouting: Delhi-London flying time may go by 2 hrs

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The Air India management held a series of meetings on Tuesday itself to deal with the situation. Delhi’s IGI Airport is the Maharaja’s base from where it operates non-stop Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Europe and B777s to American cities like New York (both JFK and Newark-EWR), Chicago, Washington and San Francisco (SFO). from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2T1jcC3

GST evasion of Rs 20k cr detected in Apr-Feb

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs member (Investigation) John Joseph further said the department would soon call a meeting of the representatives of the real estate sector to understand transition issues faced by the sector post reduction in GST rates. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2GMxfVw

Flight ops to north India resume 'as of now'

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Operations to north Indian airports resumed “as of now” at 3 pm on Wednesday. In morning, another Notam (notice to airmen) was issued by Delhi ATC saying “no flight permitted to operate to/from VIAR (Amritsar), VIPK (Pathankot), VISR (Srinagar), VIJU (Jammu), VILH (Leh), VISM (Shimla), VIGG (Kangra), VIBR (Kullu) due operational reasons.” from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2ND9r7b

A tweet may cost Elon Musk his job as Tesla CEO

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Elon Musk is a visionary and inventive boss but is highly unpredictable, especially on Twitter. On Feb 19, he tweeted that Tesla would make 500,000 cars in 2019 - up from the 400,000 that the company had estimated. Musk corrected himself four hours later, saying that Tesla would indeed produce about 400,000 cars and annualized production rate at end of 2019 around 500k. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2EhG8Ti

Jet Airways wants DGCA to relax crew timing curbs

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Jet Airways has sought relaxation in flight duty and rest-hour norms from the regulator DGCA due to the closure of the Pakistani airspace and subsequent rerouting of the west-bound flights amid escalation of tension between the two nations. The dispensation has been sought as these west-bound flights will now have to be operated over the sea. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2EzVK5P

3 more banks exit RBI’s framework curbing loans

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The PCA framework is designed to keep a check on the asset quality of weak banks by preventing them from lending until they improve financial parameters like capital adequacy and the ratio of bad loans to total loans. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2EhQ7YD

French group PSA to roll out Citroen brand in India

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This is PSA’s third attempt at cracking the Indian market. It first entered India in the mid-90s but was forced to shut shop due to labour unrest. Its second attempt eight years ago had to be shelved due to the economic downturn. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2StZlWT

Anand Rathi, Geojit arms ‘not fit and proper’: Sebi

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All the four home-grown financial services groups were involved in the Rs 5,600-crore NSEL scam, Sebi orders show. The orders were part of Sebi’s investigations into the scam at the spot exchange, which had come to light in August 2013. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2Xoaz2M

Airtel, Voda may team up to fight Reliance Jio

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The Airtel chairman is against the general view in the market that older telecom operators are going down due to Jio’s onslaught or may default on statutory and bank payments. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2IS97Tl

5-star Balakot camp was sitting duck target for IAF, 350 terrorists killed while sleeping: Sources

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Indian Air Force jets crossed LoC, claims Pakistan

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IAF strikes terror camps in Pakistan — What we know so far

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Full text: MEA statement on Pakistan's violation of Indian airspace

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Anguished over 'blatant politicisation' of sacrifices of armed forces: Opposition to government

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Imran Khan calls for dialogue, makes no mention of terrorism yet again

Imran Khan has once again refused to acknowledge that terrorism supported by his country is the crux of the problem. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2T47shO

IAF chopper crashes in J&K's Budgam, 5 killed

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India unites for safe return of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman

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Why Indian Air Force targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed's Balakot terror camp

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Robert Vadra: Will join politics after 'baseless' cases dismissed

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IAF air strike in Pakistan: Mirages took off from Gwalior, not forward base, to retain surprise

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IAF strike: US backs India, asks Pakistan to forget military response and shut down terror groups

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Trump's lawyer unloads on US President, calls him 'conman, cheat and racist'

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Qureshi threatens to boycott OIC meeting over Sushma Swaraj's participation

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Iran's Khamenei says US seeks war, sedition 'everywhere'

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At least 10 killed in fire at Cairo's main train station

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At least 10 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a fire broke out at the main train station in Egypt's capital on Wednesday, two medical sources said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tHTpzI

Pak suspends flight operations at major airports

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Pakistan on Wednesday suspended flight operations across major airports, including Islamabad and Lahore, for an indefinite period in the wake of the escalating tensions with India, a top civil aviation authority said. It said the flight operations in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces have been suspended for an indefinite period. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Tp65Kk

Why India's new assertive Kashmir policy is essential

No more tolerance for terror. No more protection for separatists. Full integration of Kashmir into India. from Zee News :Zee News - Blog https://ift.tt/2tIJucQ

Balakot airstrike is India's googly response to Imran Khan's in-swinger

Surgical Strike 2.0 is a military action wrapped in a diplomatic grip. from Zee News :Zee News - Blog https://ift.tt/2TfBgrg

Balakot airstrike was the 2nd time PM Modi kept his promise

PM Modi had promised not to let India down in the face of grave provocation from across the border. from Zee News :Zee News - Blog https://ift.tt/2Sw2uW6

National War Memorial a project too long overdue

There have been many hurdles, but it is great news that it is finally done. from Zee News :Zee News - Blog https://ift.tt/2tG5q8y

Las principales noticias del jueves

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By Por ELDA CANTÚ from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2BW5Hsq

A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again

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By ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2H7rG36

Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XuNo7c

The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can

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By GRAY CHAPMAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2TilY57

Word + Quiz: skein

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2tJV87i

A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid

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By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2UdgaqC

Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing

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By PENN BULLOCK and MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2UegBB6

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Better Things’ and ‘The Guilty’

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Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets

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Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case

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By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IHuDKp

Patient Shoots Doctor at Florida Veterans Affairs Hospital, Officials Say

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By JULIA JACOBS and MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2EEhde9

On Politics: Michael Cohen Testifies

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Buoying Trump’s ‘Inflated’ Wealth: $4 Billion in ‘Brand Value,’ Cohen Says

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By RUSS BUETTNER and SUSANNE CRAIG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NwHJZC

Cohen’s Testimony Is a Test for Both Parties in the Year Ahead

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By MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TkjCCB

White Man Who Shot Black Men After Hurricane Katrina Dies Days After Sentencing

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IQ7upc

Quotation of the Day: Confessed Liar Meets With Ardent Partisans to Set the Record Straight

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Tampa Bay and Calgary Keep Streaks Alive by Beating Rangers and Devils

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Warriors Host Survivors of the Parkland School Shooting

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Corrections: February 28, 2019

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Blue Jays

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert No agreement after second nuclear summit 02/27/19 11:12 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump sits down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam 02/27/19 5:59 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Cohen says he has never been to Prague, refuting key Russia collusion claim of Steele dossier 02/27/19 10:49 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump and Kim Jong Un shake hands to kick off Hanoi summit 02/27/19 3:36 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Pakistan shuts down airspace to all commercial flights 02/27/19 1:08 AM

Controversy has humbled me and I value India cap even more: KL Rahul

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"It was a hard time no doubt. I mean, as a player, as a person, everyone has to go through difficult times and it was my time to go through that and I like I said it gave me time to reflect on my game, on myself. I have always been someone who takes things as it comes," said Rahul after the second T20 International. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2ToS8vy

Rashid, Buttler take England to victory despite Gayle fireworks

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Adil Rashid snared four wickets in five balls as England resisted a determined West Indies effort to claim a 29-run victory in a high-scoring fourth One-Day International at the National Stadium in Grenada on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Vj6Bqq

It would be nice to bat higher up in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell

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"In my case tonight, when I came out, it was 15 overs to go I think. And as long as I get a 80 or a 100 out of that even, if I am doing that at a No 6 or a 7, it doesn't really matter. It's just me making the most of the opportunities when I get them," said Glenn Maxwell. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BUXwgg

IPL flashback: Top five highest wicket-takers

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Bowlers have played as important a role as the batsman in making the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League memorable for the fans. For the record, three times in the league’s history the highest wicket-taker of the season has led his side to the title. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2GP0FCg

In Pictures: Top five highest wicket-takers in IPL

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Harbhajan Singh was an integral part of Mumbai Indians from the inaugural IPL and won three titles with them. He joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and added his fourth title with the new side last year. The 38-year-old has taken 134 wickets from 149 games. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2T7gVFo

Semenya's fight is about self-respect of every woman athlete: Dutee Chand

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"This is not about Dutee or Semenya, this is about our self-respect, honour and dignity," Dutee told TOI on the sidelines of the second leg of the Indian Grand Prix athletics event on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BW2V6u

Kyrgios topples Nadal to reach Acapulco quarter-finals

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios survived three match points to beat top-seeded Rafael Nadal 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (8/6) on Wednesday and reach the quarter-finals of the Mexico Open. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2T9lcIf

Chris Gayle joins 10,000-run ODI club

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West Indies star Chris Gayle reached the 10,000-run milestone in ODI cricket on Wednesday against England. The 39-year-old opener also hit his 25th century in the format, reaching three figures in just 55 balls. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2IG77xd

1st Test,: Neil Wagner's 5-wicket barrage counters Tamim Iqbal's ton

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Neil Wagner finished with a five-wicket haul as New Zealand ripped through the Bangladesh tail to counter Tamim Iqbal's virtuoso century on day one of the first Test in Hamilton on Thursday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EhDtJf

Women cricketers get on Lord's honours board

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Women cricketers will now feature on the iconic Lord's honours board after the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) decided to highlight individual performances from one-day internationals. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EAY6Sb

Australia outplayed us in all departments, admits Virat Kohli

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India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said Australia completely "outplayed" the hosts in the two-match T20I series and especially praised Glenn Maxwell for his marauding match-winning knock here. Defending his bowlers for failing to restrict Australia, Kohli said dew played a vital role in the second innings. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2UbyaBQ

Beatriz Haddad Maia beats top-seeded Sloane Stephens in Mexican Open

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Brazilian qualifier Beatriz Haddad Maia beat top-seeded Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday in the Mexican Open for her first victory in seven career matches against players ranked in the top 10. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2TgsfhL

Maxwell's 113* powers Australia to maiden T20I series win in India

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Glenn Maxwell fired Australia to their maiden T20 series win over India on Indian soil with a sensational hundred, overshadowing India skipper Virat Kohli's special effort in the second and final T20I match on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EAmWBl

ISSF WC: Manu, Saurabh clinch 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold

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India finished the ISSF World Cup on a rousing note, as the star teenage duo of Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary clinched the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold with a massive lead of 5.7 points on Wednesday. It took India's medals tally in the event to three gold medals. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2SvRTui