Thursday, February 28, 2019

IAF pilot to be released tomorrow: Imran Khan

Under immense pressure from all quarters, Pakistan on Thursday announced that it will release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman tomorrow. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made this announcement in his address to the joint session of parliament.

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Mushtaq Ali T20: Bengal keep Super League hopes alive

Bengal put up an all-round show to prevail over Chhattisgarh by 26 runs and register their second successive win, that kept alive their Super League hopes in Group D of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 tournament on Thursday.

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We are ready for One Day Internationals and World Cup: USA cricket head coach Pubudu Dassanayake



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EPL: Leaders Liverpool face derby test as title race heats up

Premier League leaders Liverpool will need to maintain their excellent recent record against Everton in Sunday's Merseyside derby if they are to hold their advantage over second-placed Manchester City.

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GDP growth falls to 6.6% in December quarter

A poll conducted by news agency Reuters had predicted that the economy likely grew at 6.9 per cent in the third quarter ended in December. Forecasts for GDP ranged between 6.3 per cent to 7.9 per cent and suggested a significant fall from a more than two year high of 8.2 per cent in April-June 2018.

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EU Commission rebuts Orban's accusations over migration

The European Commission has issued a formal rebuttal to accusations by the Hungarian government that the EU is promoting mass migration.

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Time spent with Dravid helped me a lot, says KL Rahul

The time spent with India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid did KL Rahul a world of good and after struggling for the better part of the summer, the 26-year-old returned to the Rahul of old - a mean run machine with the bat.

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3rd ODI: England register consolation win, avoid whitewash against India

England women on Thursday scripted a sensational recovery from a difficult position to register a consolation two-wicket win in the third and final ODI to prevent hosts India from completing a whitewash in the three-match series.

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One gold, five silver medals for India at Makran Cup boxing

National champion Deepak Singh (49kg) was the lone Indian boxer to notch up a gold, while five others claimed silver medals in the Makran Cup in Chabahar, Iran.

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Michael Cohen: Trump may not go peacefully if he loses in 2020

Michael Cohen, who implicated the president in federal crimes and said Trump would do anything to win, said he offered his bombshell alarm as someone who knows the president well. "Given my experience working for Mr Trump, I fear that if he loses the election in 2020, that there will never be a peaceful transition of power," he said.

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Hope he returns home safe: Father of IAF pilot

Air Marshal (retd) S Varthaman said in a statement his son talked (in purported videos circulating on social media) like a "true soldier" despite being in captivity and that he was praying he would not get tortured in the neighbouring country and return home "safe and sound".

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T20 rankings: Rahul best-placed Indian at 6th, Zazai climbs 31 places to 7th spot

Comeback man KL Rahul was the lone Indian to feature in the top 10 batting list, even as Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai jumped 31 spots to be placed at career-best seventh position in the latest ICC T20I Players Rankings issued on Thursday.

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Michael Cohen: Trump may not go peacefully if he loses in 2020

Michael Cohen, who implicated the president in federal crimes and said Trump would do anything to win, said he offered his bombshell alarm as someone who knows the president well. "Given my experience working for Mr Trump, I fear that if he loses the election in 2020, that there will never be a peaceful transition of power," he said.

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Dutch Junior International: Gayatri Gopichand makes winning start

Six Indian shuttlers, including Samiya Imad Farooqui and Gayatri Gopichand, cruised into the second round of the singles event at the Dutch Junior International in Haarlem, Netherlands.

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Former world and Olympic champion James DeGale retires

Former Olympic and world champion James DeGale announced his retirement from boxing on Thursday after losing to Chris Eubank Jr at the weekend and 10 years to the day since his first professional fight.

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Kim-Trump nuclear talks end abruptly without deal

The second meeting between the two leaders was supposed to build on their historic first summit in Singapore but they failed to bridge their differences and did not sign a joint statement as initially scheduled.

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Closure of Pakistan air space snarls flights across Asia

Bangkok airport officials said over 4,000 travelers were affected. Those needing help were getting access to accommodations and alternative travel arrangements, they said, though some of those stranded complained they were getting no help at all.

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South Korean President to announce new engagement plans

South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to offer new proposals for inter-Korean engagement following the high-stakes nuclear summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Risk of India-Pakistan war may hang on the fate of IAF pilot

The full political fallout of the exchanges remains unclear, but it's evident that the capture of a pilot "complicates matters and will heighten tensions," said Sandeep Shastri, a political scientist and Pro Vice-Chancellor at Jain University in Bangalore. Neither country can afford a full-blown conflict, yet neither leader can afford to look weak, he added.

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Smoke signals: Kim Jong Un's sister rushed off her feet on Vietnam trip

Kim Yo Jong, who holds the title of vice director of the ruling Workers' Party, came to the world's attention at the Winter Olympics in South Korea a year ago, when her big smile and relaxed manner made her a hit with many south of the DMZ.

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Pakistani airspace to remain closed till Thursday midnight

Later in the day, in a tweet which has since been deleted, the Civil Aviation Authority had stated that commercial aviation had been partially restored, starting with Karachi's Jinnah International Airport of Karachi, the Dawn reported

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Live cricket score: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 1st ODI, Dehradun



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How politics on air strikes is playing out in Pak

During these times of heightened tensions between the two countries, the current political debate in India on the fallout of the air strikes is also being used in Pakistan as part of the propaganda war.

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China urges India, Pakistan against 'expansion' of tensions

China's foreign minister has called on Pakistan and India to avoid escalating tensions, expressing to his Pakistani counterpart "deep concern" over the Kashmir crisis amid fears aerial battles could snowball into an all-out conflict. Wang told Qureshi he hoped the nuclear-armed neighbours would "exercise restraint".

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Fathima Bhutto seeks release of captured Indian pilot

Author Fatima Bhutto, the granddaughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Wednesday asked the Imran Khan government to release an Indian Air Force pilot captured after air combat. Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was captured on Wednesday after he ejected safely from his MiG 21 Bison aircraft but landed across the Line of Control.

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One-on-one: Trump, Kim meet for second day of nuclear summit

Trump told reporters that "a lot of great ideas" are "being thrown about." He says "when you have a good relationship, a lot of good things happen." The US president also said he’s in "no rush" to make "the right deal". The Singapore summit resulted in cozy images, but only a vague commitment from Kim to "work toward complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula".

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UN chief Guterres following with 'deep concern' escalating tensions between India and Pakistan

In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan.

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China warns party members to stick to Marx, not 'ghosts and spirits'

China officially guarantees freedom of religion for major belief systems such as Christianity, Buddhism and Islam, but party members are meant to be atheists and are especially banned from participating in what China calls superstitious practices. There have been numerous scandals in recent years where senior party members have been accused of involvement in superstition.

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UK MPs back May's new plan which could delay Brexit

British MPs on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Theresa May's newly-revised plan for leaving the European Union -- which raises the possibility of delaying Brexit. Lawmakers approved a three-step plan unveiled by the embattled leader on Tuesday, that would give her more time to renegotiate an agreement struck with the bloc last year.

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



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



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India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM Narendra Modi

It is necessary to ensure that nothing is done to dent the morale of the security forces, PM Narendra Modi said, a day after Pakistani fighter jets violated Indian air space in response to Indian forces targeting a JeM terror camp in its territory. Modi said India will fight, live, work and win as one and nobody can create hurdles in its march towards development.

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Live: Pak attempt to violate air space thwarted

Border tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after the Balakot strike by IAF. Each side has lost an aircraft, and an Indian pilot is now in Pakistan custody after his plane was shot down. Stay here for all live updates.

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How the air powers of India, Pakistan match up

India’s airstrike deep inside Pakistan and Pakistani jets’ foray into India has put the focus on the air prowess of the two neighbours following tensions over the Pulwama terror attack.

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Trump: Hopefully India-Pak conflict coming to end

Speaking at a news conference in Vietnam after a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Trump said he had some "reasonably decent" news from India and Pakistan. He did not elaborate.

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Kim-Trump nuclear talks end abruptly without deal

The second meeting between the two leaders was supposed to build on their historic first summit in Singapore but they failed to bridge their differences and did not sign a joint statement as initially scheduled.

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One-on-one: Trump, Kim meet for second day of nuclear summit

Trump told reporters that "a lot of great ideas" are "being thrown about." He says "when you have a good relationship, a lot of good things happen." The US president also said he’s in "no rush" to make "the right deal". The Singapore summit resulted in cozy images, but only a vague commitment from Kim to "work toward complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula".

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Pakistan must abide by UNSC commitments to deny terrorists safe haven, block access to funds: US



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Trump and Kim share smiles, friendly dinner before N-talks



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



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



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

"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.

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Rashid, Buttler take England to victory despite Gayle fireworks

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.

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

"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.

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IPL flashback: Top five highest wicket-takers

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.

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In Pictures: Top five highest wicket-takers in IPL

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.

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

"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.

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Kyrgios topples Nadal to reach Acapulco quarter-finals

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.

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Chris Gayle joins 10,000-run ODI club

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.

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

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.

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Women cricketers get on Lord's honours board

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.

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Australia outplayed us in all departments, admits Virat Kohli

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Maria Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

Maria Sharapova withdrew from next month's Miami Open on Wednesday following surgery last week to repair her injured right shoulder, tournament organisers said.

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Bancroft cautious on Ashes spot despite red-hot form after ban

Cameron Bancroft insists it is too early to be thinking about playing for Australia in the Ashes this year despite his exploits on his return to red-ball cricket.

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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel crashes in F1 preseason testing

A crash by Sebastian Vettel dealt Ferrari its biggest setback so far in this year's Formula One preseason testing, keeping the team from running many laps on Wednesday.

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Southampton beats Fulham in Premier League relegation battle

Southampton climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday that pushed the visitors closer to the drop.

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Liverpool regains verve with 5-0 thrashing of Watford

Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both scored twice as Liverpool brushed aside concerns about its recent struggles by thrashing Watford 5-0 Wednesday to stay top of the Premier League.

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Defending champ Del Potro pulls out of Indian Wells

Juan Martin del Potro said Wednesday he won't defend his Indian Wells ATP Masters title, another setback in the Argentinian's comeback from a broken right kneecap.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Kremlin says cyber attacks on Russia often launched from US territory

The Kremlin on Wednesday said that US territory was constantly being used to launch cyber attacks against Russia, but said it was unable to confirm a US media report that the US military had disrupted the internet access of a Russian troll farm.

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North Korea leader Kim, US president Trump meet for second summit



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