ICICI Bank Q3 profit down 3% at Rs 1,605 crore

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Wednesday reported 2.7 per cent decline in its standalone net profit to Rs 1,604.91 crore for the third quarter ended December 2018. The bank had registered Rs 1,650 crore net profit in the corresponding October-December quarter of 2017-18 from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News http://bit.ly/2BcCC...

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Sensex, Nifty flat ahead of F&O expiry, Union Budget

The BSE sensex ended marginally lower by 1.25 points and the NSE Nifty closed with a negligible loss of 0.4 point. Heavyweights ICICI Bank and Tata Steel — both rising over 5 per cent saved the day for the sensex. Also, mixed trading pattern in global shares as US-China trade talks kicked off earlier in the day made domestic investors even more cautious. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business &...

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How Bitcoin could help Iran undermine US sanctions

Iran's economy has been hobbled by banking sanctions that effectively stop foreign companies from doing business in the country. But transactions in bitcoin, difficult to trace, could allow Iranians to make international payments while bypassing the US restrictions on banks. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News http://bit.ly/2SdWp...

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Carlos Ghosn says arrest was result of 'plot and treason': Nikkei

The Japanese business daily quoted Ghosn as saying he had "no doubt" that the charges of financial misconduct against him were caused by "plot and treason" at the Japanese automaker. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News http://bit.ly/2DHrf...

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Huawei: What you need to know

Chinese tech giant Huawei overtook Apple to become the second-largest smartphone seller in the world in 2018. It remains a privately held company, and little is known about its reclusive founder Ren Zhengfei, a former Chinese army engineer who rarely speaks to the media. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News http://bit.ly/2HEEr...

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Political considerations shouldn't derail proceedings of RS: Naidu to members

"Legislatures are important pillars of our Republic through which the sovereignty of the people is ensured. I fondly hope that the spirit of Republic will guide all of us during this Session of Parliament,” he said. Naidu made these remarks during an all-party meeting called by him on the first day of the Budget Session. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Sfkj...

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Patience of Hindus should not be tested: Giriraj Singh

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Modi govt working for 'New India'; has given hope to people: President Kovind

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PM urges lawmakers to utilise Parliament's Budget Session for having constructive debates

Speaking outside Parliament before the start of the session, the prime minister said there is awareness among the people in the country and all citizens watch the proceedings closely. "Small things reach the common man. Those who do not have interest in discussions, resentment is generated against them in the society," he said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2MGW7...

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Rao's appointment as CBI interim director: NV Ramana becomes 3rd SC judge to recuse himself from hearing

After CJI Ranjan Gogoi and justice AK Sikri, justice NV Ramana became the third judge to recuse himself from hearing a plea challenging the appointment of M Nageswara Rao as interim director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Earlier, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and justice AK Sikri had recused themselves from the hearing the matter. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http:/...

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SC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of Rakesh Asthana as DG, BCAS

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana as head of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. SC bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi said the plea filed by advocate ML Sharma against Asthana made little sense and in anyway rolled in everything under the sky into one. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2RsRH...

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600 Indian students held in US for immigration rules violation

The Department of Homeland Security said it set up a fake university as part of an undercover operation to identify recruiters and entities engaged in immigration fraud. Eight student recruiters were charged with participating in a conspiracy to help at least 600 foreign citizens stay in the US illegally, according to the indictments. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WsmM...

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Who owns Ayodhya's 'undisputed' land?

After the Supreme Court deferred the hearing in the Ayodhya land dispute case, the Centre moved the apex court to return 67 acres of land — acquired by the government in 1993 — surrounding the disputed site in Ayodhya to its original owners. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DLq9...

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ED takes custody of Christian Michel aide Rajeev Saxena, lobbyist Deepak Talwar

The ED took custody of Rajeev Saxena and Deepak Talwar within hours of the deportation of the duo to India from Dubai. Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman and Talwar, a corporate aviation lobbyist — both were picked up by Dubai authorities in connection with the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GamI...

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China signals it will continue to block India from NSG

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Vice President for screening of ‘good’ Hindi films in Rajya Sabha secretariat

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‘Members who resigned didn’t raise concerns in NSC meets’

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US science magazine repackages pranayama, sparks Indian protests

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Horticulture production to hit record 315 MT this year

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Police take custody of P Varavara Rao, Surendra Gadling in ’16 Maoist attack case

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Tortured, persecuted for stir against ‘rape’: Nuns who stood by survivor

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Shashi Tharoor takes a dig at cabinet dip at Kumbh, Smriti Irani hits back

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Manipur CM, Congress members rush to Delhi

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Anti-bill activists thrash BJP’s Tinsukia chief

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One of our worst batting performances, says Rohit Sharma

"One of our worst performances with the bat for a long time. Something we didn't expect. You got to give credit to the New Zealand bowlers. It was a magnificent effort by them," said Rohit Sharma after a disappointing outing on his 200th ODI. India's much-vaunted batting was dismissed for 92 in 30.5 overs with pacer Trent Boult (5/21) bowling a deadly opening spell. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE...

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4th ODI: New Zealand demolish India for consolation win

India seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli as New Zealand pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to halt the visiting side's domination on Thursday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2S0Ob0s http://bit.ly/2G0aM...

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'Premature to compare India with WI of the past'

The West Indies legend dwelt upon a range of issues, including on the Virat Kohli phenomenon and rather premature comparisons between the Indian team and the West Indies side of the past. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2GcxDvl http://bit.ly/2GcQI...

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Rahul Dravid bats for alternate careers for young cricketers

Life after retirement is one of the biggest anxieties facing professional sportsmen the world over. In India, with youngsters today being encouraged to take up sports as a career, and the simultaneous drying up of public sector employment, the drop-out rates, particularly in cricket, continue to remain high. Dravid emphasized the need to enhance life skills of young cricketers outside of the sport. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates...

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Don't consider IPL form for World Cup spots: Amarnath

Former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath on Thursday said that the performance in Indian Premier League (2019) should not be taken into consideration when the team is picked for the ICC World Cup 2019, to be held in England and Wales. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2HI53UO http://bit.ly/2Gczf...

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Boxers sparring without doctor at national camp

Injury is part and parcel of a sportsperson’s life. More so in contact sports like boxing or wrestling, where athletes live in fear of getting grievously hurt. In such a scenario, the association of a full-time doctor with a sportsperson or the national team becomes even more important – to tend to them in case of an illness or injury during training sessions and competitions. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton,...

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Shuttlers' Olympic preparation hits a roadblock

The preparation of the Indian players for the Olympic Games has run into a roadblock. The Pullela Gopichand Academy, the nerve centre of Indian badminton, is struggling for want of shuttles and so are the players. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2BedQIq http://bit.ly/2GeFC...

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Rohit Sharma pockets another 200 in ODIs

The fourth ODI between India and New Zealand in Hamilton marked the 200th appearance for Rohit Sharma's in 50-over internationals for India. It's an exclusive club with only 79 international players, including 14 Indians, reaching the milestone. Sachin Tendulkar leads the pack with 463 matches. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2FYfDp5 http://bit.ly/2G0xw...

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2nd Test: Australia stick with winning combination against Sri Lanka

Australia opted Thursday to stick with a winning combination for the second Test against Sri Lanka, meaning all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young batting prospect Will Pucovski miss out on making their debut. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2S9PbPd http://bit.ly/2GcHq...

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Chahal and Kuldeep have been brave: VVS Laxman

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman heaped praise on Indian wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, saying the duo have been sensational in India's victorious run. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2DKyulm http://bit.ly/2FZa5...

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Musheer Khan's father appeals review of ban

Musheer Khan’s father Naushad Khan has appealed to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to review the three-year ban on his son, slapped by the cricket body after the youngster allegedly ‘flashed’ at a teammate during the (U-16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in December last year. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2RsVR6j http://bit.ly/2GcMB...

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Davis Cup: Left-right combo a dream, says Bhupathi

For Mahesh Bhupathi, it's a dream to have a left-right combination in singles for the Davis Cup Qualifier against Italy, starting at South Club on Friday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2BerT0H http://bit.ly/2FXQA...

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Berrettini a great talent, watch out for him: Leander Paes

The man who surpassed Italian legend Nicola Pietrangeli’s record of the most number of doubles wins in Davis Cup last year, made special mention of 22-year-old Matteo Berrettini, the youngest member of this Italian team. “He is a great talent, watch out for him,” Paes warned. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2GbWIX8 http://bit.ly/2GbGg...

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Leaders Liverpool slip up in Leicester draw

Liverpool failed to make the most of title rivals Manchester City's defeat 24 hours earlier in a 1-1 draw with Leicester at Anfield on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2Gds6EA http://bit.ly/2G2Rx...

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Barcelona demolish Sevilla in Copa comeback

Philippe Coutinho struck twice as Barcelona mounted a comeback to thrash Sevilla 6-1 and sweep into the Copa del Rey semi-finals 6-3 on aggregate on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2TniRFP http://bit.ly/2GbbM...

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Chelsea collapse to 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth

Chelsea's top-four hopes suffered a huge dent as Maurizio Sarri's side collapsed to a humiliating 4-0 defeat at mid-table Bournemouth on Wednesday -- a result that dropped them down to fifth in the table. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2TrQg2g http://bit.ly/2G0DK...

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5th ODI: De Kock assault sinks Pakistan in decider

Opening batsman Quinton de Kock launched an assault on Pakistan's bowlers to set up a series-clinching win for South Africa in the fifth and final one-day international at Newlands on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2FZPeaj http://bit.ly/2GaBN...

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Umesh Yadav: Big brother in Vidarbha Ranji line-up

Yadav’s presence has made Vidarbha attack look more lethal. Not only he has led the Vidarbha attack from the front, the India pacer has also guided the youngsters. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2BaTyjk http://bit.ly/2G0DB...

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Confessed as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth

Banned cricketer S Sreesanth claimed in the Supreme Court that he had made the confession about his involvement in the alleged crime as Delhi Police had threatened that his family members would be implicated and tortured. The apex court observed that the conduct of Sreesanth, facing a life ban, in the entire episode was "not good". from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.l...

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The success mantra behind India's improved fielding

A 'blindfold technique' to increase reaction time, leather balls of various weights to gauge trajectory in breezy conditions and a simulation machine for slip-catching have made the Indian team a remarkably improved catching unit, fielding coach R Sridhar said on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more http://bit.ly/2Umevia http://bit.ly/2G0zI...

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Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.

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On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘Naïve’

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Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music

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Experts feel we should have a three-day weekend

Experts at this year’s World Economic Forum’s meet have suggested reducing the number of working days in a week to just four. Whoa! from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events http://bit.ly/2G9Tl...

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A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur

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How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?

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Word + Quiz: upstage

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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’

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After Death on Subway Stairs, New Yorkers Lament Accessibility Issues

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Las principales noticias del jueves

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St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructing Inquiry Into Killing of Officer

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An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials

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Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack

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Undocumented Immigrant Who Worked at a Trump Golf Club Will Attend State of the Union

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Quotation of the Day: A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest

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Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden

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