Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Campaigning ends, focus shifts to arrangements

All set for voting for 17 seats to begin tomorrow
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Nalini Sriharan moves HC seeking nod to argue on plea for leave for conducting daughter’s marriage

Nalini filed a habeas corpus petition stating that she had not availed of any ordinary leave during her stay in prison for more than 27 years.
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Rafale review verdict in Supreme Court on April 10

Verdict on five Rafale review petitions, chiefly on two preliminary issues - the admissibility of ‘stolen’ Rafale documents as evidence and the claim of privilege raised on them by the government
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Top news of the day: Five killed in Maoist attack on BJP convoy in Chhattisgarh, Kerala Congress (M) chairman K.M Mani passes away, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Centre transfers pending MGNERGS wages

The workers had protested against the delay in disbursement of wages
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Cool is refreshing, but hygiene matters

Sipping cool sharbat in summer at one of the umpteen makeshift outlets that spring up at urban locations in the district can be tempting. But, in most
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Belgium to host EU members exposed to no-deal Brexit

Prime Minister Charles Michel will host leaders or senior officials from northwestern Europe before the EU summit, his spokesman told AFP.
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Live scores | Indian Premier League 2019 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders live scorecard

MS Dhoni won the toss and decided that Chennai Super Kings will bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai. Both teams went in with unchanged

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Terrorists in Pakistan frightened after Balakot strikes, says PM Modi in Karantaka

Greeting first-time voters across the country, he asked them to vote after thinking, to bring a strong government in the country.
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BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi, four security personnel killed in Naxalite attack in Dantewada

The incident occurred at Shyamagiri hills
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German on trial over death of 5-year-old Yazidi slave girl

The United Nations has called the IS assault on the Yazidis’ ancestral homeland in northern Iraq in 2014 a genocide, saying the Yazidis’ “400,000-strong community had all been displaced, captured or killed.”
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Lebanon fears for future of disputed territory with Israel

But for Lebanon, there are fears over its claim to the Chebaa Farms and adjacent Kfar Chouba hills, which Israel occupied alongside Golan in 1967.
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Rahul Gandhi slams Modi for promise of ‘15 lakhs’ in everyone’s account

Campaigning in Bihar, the Congress president said the NYAY scheme will not affect India’s economy
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Five, including BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi, killed in Naxalite attack in Dantewada

The incident occurred at Shyamagiri hills
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Veteran broadcaster passes away

Veteran broadcaster and writer P.U. Aiyoob passed away here on Tuesday. He was 81.Joining All India Radio’s Chennai station as a transmission executiv
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Pakistan court indicts PML-N chief Shehbaz Sharif and his son in corruption case

Shehbaz’s son Hamza, the Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly, was also indicted by the court in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case.
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NIT-C tops engineering colleges in State

Its all-India ranking leaps to 28 from 50 last year
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K.M. Mani, longest serving legislator in Kerala’s history, passes away at 86

The politician had represented the Pala assembly constituency for 52 years on a trot ever since its formation in 1965.
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Singapore PM defends proposed law combating fake online news

Mr. Lee said many countries, including France, Germany and Australia, have legislation to combat fake news.
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3 children rescued from bonded labour

Three children and two adults belonging to Tirukovilur in Villupuram district, who were engaged as bonded labourers by a cattle owner, were rescued on
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India need to play key role in promoting women’s Tests, says Australia captain Meg Lanning

Women’s Test matches are largely restricted to Australia-England games

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Nammazhvar award presented

A resolution seeking agricultural inputs at a subsidised rate and request to complete repair and renovation of water bodies in delta region before Jun
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EC announces by-poll dates for remaining four T.N. Assembly seats

The results of 22 Assembly seats would have a direct impact on the ruling EPS govt.
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Bypoll to seat held by Manohar Parrikar on May 19

The poll panel also announced bypolls to four Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and one in Karnataka
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IPL 2019: Mumbai Indians eye revenge against Kings XI Punjab

The previous encounter between the two teams in Mohali had ended in a comprehensive eight-wicket win for Kings XI, but home conditions at the Wankhede Stadium are expected to favour MI

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US moves to put new tariffs on billions worth of EU imports

The WTO ruled in May last year that the EU had in fact provided some illegal subsidies to Airbus, hurting U.S. manufacturer Boeing.
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Vice Admiral Bimal Verma withdraws petition from Armed Forces Tribunal

He was asked by the AFT to first seek internal channels for redressal through the Ministry of Defence
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Supreme Court to hear on April 15 plea challenging HC order to ban TikTok app

The apex court on April 8 refused urgent listing of the plea.
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Kazakhstan to have early presidential vote in 2 months

Mr. Tokayev hasn’t yet announced his intention to seek the presidency, but he’s widely seen as the top candidate.
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Security forces fire warning shots at Khartoum protest site: witnesses

Bashir, a former paratrooper, who is being sought by international prosecutors for alleged war crimes in the country's western Darfur region, has refused to step down and said his opponents need to seek power through the ballot box.
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An ultra special love

NV Suresh has just returned from a triumphant 250 km that he ran in 45 hours at the Hennur Bamboo Marathon
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Efforts to trace, deport illegal foreigners in Assam have been poor, unsatisfactory: State Chief Secretary tells SC

The government had deported only four out of 46,000 illegal foreigners identified in Assam.
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Algeria parliament names interim leader after protests

The parliament on Tuesday named Abdelkader Bensalah, the leader of parliament’s upper chamber, as president for a maximum 90 days as is called for by the constitution until a new election can be organized.
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Sister Abhaya murder case: Kerala High Court dismisses discharge pleas of accused

Dismissing the petitions of Father Dr Thomas Kottoor, and Sister Sephy, the first and third accused respectively, Justice Sunil Thomas directed them to stand trial in the case.
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Tripoli hospitals report 47 dead in recent fighting: U.N.

The renewed conflict in a nation splintered since the 2011 toppling of Muammar Gaddafi also risks depleting medical supplies, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned.
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Revival of the hispter bike

The HPS 300 from Italian company FB Mondial is a good-looking bike with a unique design
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I-T raids have exposed the real chor, Narendra Modi tells in Maharashtra’s Latur

For the first time since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray shared the dias at a public rally.
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An ultra special love

NV Suresh has just returned from a triumphant 250 km that he ran in 45 hours at the Hennur Bamboo Marathon

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Run Pinto Run

Kochiite Edgar Pinto will be the first Keralite to complete the six world marathon majors when he participates in the Boston Marathon on April 16

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Revival of the hispter bike

The HPS 300 from Italian company FB Mondial is a good-looking bike with a unique design

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'PM Narendra Modi' movie a 'non-issue', says SC refusing to stop the release

A Congress activist had alleged the Vivek Oberoi-starrer Hindi movie was a “blatant propaganda” dressed up as a work of art.
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Life through the rear-view mirror

Bapi Das worked in a stainless steel factory, then drove an auto before he found his calling… in art
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Gunmen open fire at RSS leader, PSO in Kishtwar

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader and his personal security officer (PSO) in the Chenab Valley’s Kishtwar
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Arithmetic is in favour of BJP in western Maharashtra: Chandrakant Patil

The man in charge of the all-important western Maharashtra seats of Sangli, Madha, Maval and Baramati, is confident that the BJP’s strategy in the sugar belt will yield favourable results
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CBI opposes Lalu Prasad’s bail plea in Supreme Court

Says the RJD supremo likely to get involved in political activities
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SSC paper leak case: Supreme Court directs CBI to file status report

The exam paper conducted by the govt. to recruit staff at multiple levels in various Ministries and departments, was allegedly leaked, leading to protests from job seekers in 2017
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Horses for courses

With a gorgeous minimalist design, the Triumph Thruxton R proves a benchmark for a classic café racer

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A woman can file dowry harassment case from the place she has taken shelter: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that a woman, who fled the of cruelty of her marital home, can file a case of dowry harassment under Section 498 IP
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SSC paper leak case: Supreme Court directs CBI to file status report

The exam paper conducted by the govt. to recruit staff at multiple levels in various Ministries and departments, was allegedly leaked, leading to protests from job seekers in 2017
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Realising Paramatma

The devas and Brahma go to the abode of Lord Vishnu. Srimad Bhagavatam gives us Brahma’s praise of Vishnu, said Akkarakkani Srinidhi in a discourse. B

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This family has turned their home into a zero-waste haven

How green can you make it? From a self-sustaining fish pond to free range pet hens, this family residence sets an inspiring example

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Chai Waale: the business of steaming hot tea

Chai Waale’s piping hot chairman’s special, coupled with indulgent bun maska, is all you need after a long day at work

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Should you try the Daniel Fast diet?

This fast with a focus on mind-body connect has Chris Pratt’s attention. But do you need to try it as well?

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Nirmohi Akhara moves Supreme Court against Centre’s Ayodhya 'surplus' land return plea

The Centre on Jan. 29, asked the apex court to allow it to restore the acquired "superfluous" excess land adjacent to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid area to its rightful owners
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Terror funding case: Mirwaiz appears before NIA for second day

The separatist leader will be questioned on the matter of funding of his own party. Awami Action Committee and Hurriyat Conference
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NIRF rankings: IISc., IIMB, NLSIU bag top spots

In the overall rankings, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has replaced IISc., which stood first last year
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Meat was never an issue here: Brother of man assaulted for selling ‘beef’

The police had on Sunday, the day of the assault, picked up five people including two market committee leaders in a bid to disperse the mob. The five were let go after signing a good behaviour bond.
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IT raids: ECI calls CBDT chairman, Revenue Secretary

The EC’s advice had come against the backdrop of Income Tax Department’s raids in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday and in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the recent past on politicians and people connected to them.
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Nine Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted, Colombian President's changes to peace tribunal rejected, and other news in pictures

9: 30 am 9 leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests found guiltyA group of Hong Kong democracy leaders were found guilty on Tuesday for their invol
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Arunachal Assembly polls: 29 candidates have criminal records

The ADR report states that those with criminal cases account for 16% of the total candidates who filed their nominations this time as against 6% during the 2014 elections.
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BJP’s poll manifesto voice of an isolated man: Rahul Gandhi

In a scathing criticism of the BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said it was the voice of
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Live: General election 2019 | BJP manifesto is short sighted and arrogant, says Rahul Gandhi

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance.
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Demonetisation destroyed Indian economy, says Priyank

‘One blunder brought many to the verge of ruin’
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A message to voters from the sky

The Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) committee brought a paramotor to spread awareness about voting in the district on M
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Door-to-door campaigning and meetings gain momentum

With 10 days left for the Mysuru Parliamentary polls on April 18, the focus of campaigns is on microscopic minorities, working professionals, communit
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Nine candidates in Palakkad, six in Alathur

There were nine candidates in Palakkad and six in Alathur when the Election Commission published the final list of candidates after the deadline for w
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Flood-hit dairy sector gets a breather

Rise in milk procurement as farmers turn to dairying
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‘Drop in Cong. MPs’ numbers will help Modi’

Antony says Cong. will seek cooperation of all parties including Left after polls
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BJP continued Congress policies, says Pinarayi

‘Kerala is the only State devoid of corruption in country’
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India highest recipient of remittances at $79 billion in 2018: World Bank

“Remittances grew by more than 14% in India, where a flooding disaster in Kerala likely boosted the financial help that migrants sent to families,” the Bank said.
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‘Naidu should get assurance on Almatti from Deve Gowda’

BJP State vice-president S. Vishnuvardhan Reddy demanded that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu should make the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowd
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Special trains to tackle the summer rush

SCR to run the trains next month
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US bars entry to 16 Saudis over Khashoggi killing

After initially denying the murder, Riyadh said the operation was carried out by agents who were out of control.
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About Hyderabad-Karnataka

While it is a fortress of the Congress in the Assembly elections, the BJP has made steady strides in the region in the parliamentary polls. The JD(S)
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The tale of wives of two late Ministers in Karnataka

The wives of two deceased former Union Ministers — M.H. Ambareesh and Ananth Kumar — have been in the news in a big way this election season.Sumalatha
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Exhibition of Mandala Art begins at Kadri Rocks

Gayathri Nayak displays dot paintings
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‘Kannada films yet to draw good audience’

Only 15 of the 250 films released are good: P. Seshadri
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Boy’s murder: Police seek custody of Arun

To collect evidence on sexual assault of boy’s brother
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Kanakolsavam draws animal lovers

Ongoing expo includes media exhibition and dance fete
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Plaint against govt. staff

UDF Kozhikode Mandalam Election Committee general convener P.M. Niyas has filed a complaint with the Election Commission and the DGP on the conduct of
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Morning digest: Modi govt. gave unprecedented waivers in offset agreements in Rafale deal, NDA alliance could fall short of majority, says pre-poll survey; and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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14 candidates inKozhikode, 12in Vadakara

Several namesakes in both the constituencies
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CPI(M) alleges BJP-Congress pact

Says BJP leaders not uttering a word against M.K. Raghavan
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Rahul holds firm, guides Kings home in tense finish

Mayank, too, chips in during the chase; Sunrisers struggle early on, but a patient knock by Warner helps them post 150

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Support staff likely to get extension

The Indian team’s existing support staff, led by chief coach Ravi Shastri, stand a good chance of getting an extension. The authorities are reportedly

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Russell is much more than a six machine

He has found ways to maximise the impact of power-game

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Chris Cowdrey — a less demonstrative auctioneer

Player auction is a fantastic new concept, says former England cricketer

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Krishna Nagar wins two golds

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna Nagar of India won two gold medals at the second Fazza-Dubai para badminton international championships here

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Super Cup: Goa is the next hurdle for Chennai City

The latter is expected to be high on confidence

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Coach will be appointed at the earliest: Praful Patel

The names doing the rounds are Ericson, Domnech, Allardyce

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Singapore Open: Sindhu hopes to find form

Sixth-seeded Saina pitted against fast-rising Kjaersfeldt

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Pro-Kabaddi League auction: Siddarth is prize catch

Raider Siddharth Desai has moved up the ranks, in terms of value at the Pro- Kabaddi League Season-7 player auction.In only his second season as pro,

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Always wanted to visit Camp Nou: Dravid

Former India captain Rahul Dravid ticked one of the items on his bucket list when he watched Lionel Messi play at Camp Nou.Dravid, who is on vacation

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Graham Reid gets Charlesworth’s backing

His approach will fit India’s skills-set and general approach, says Aussie legend

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Graham Reid named chief coach of India’s men’s hockey team

Will join the team at the national camp in Bengaluru

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Live scores | Indian Premier League 2019 | Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live scorecard

Kings XI Punjab captain R. Ashwin won the toss and decided to bowl first in Mohali. KXIP made two changes, bringing in Ankit Rajpoot and Mujeeb Ur Rah

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Data review: Bayern vs Dortmund

Champions Bayern Munich dismantled Bundesliga title rivals Borussia Dortmund 5-0 on April 6 , scoring four goals in a flawless first half to reclaim t

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Jetfire impresses

Jetfire impressed when the horses were exercised here on Monday (April 8) morning. Inner sand:800m: Forever Free (S. Amit) 54, 600/41. Moved freely.

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IPL 2019: CSK not overtly focused on containing Russell

Going into their sixth match here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have four wins each, with the latter ahead thanks to a healthier net run-rate

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