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It has been just a few hours since the trailer of Rajinikanth's next <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kaala-trailer-rajinikanth-plays-robinhood-of-dharavi-140645">'Kaala'</a> has released on the internet. &nbsp;And Rajinikanth's film's trailer has already gained 2.5 million views (and counting) on Youtube. While fans across the country wait with baited breath for the film's release on June 7th, Rajinikanth's film will not&nbsp;release in Karnataka.&nbsp; 
 
The Karnataka distributor of the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Kaala’ has stated that he won’t ‘voluntarily’ distribute the film in the state due to the superstar's statements on the ongoing Cauvery water distribution.&nbsp; 
 
Rajinikanth had reportedly asked the new Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy to release to Tamil Nadu its share of Cauvery water as mandated by the Supreme Court. 
 
Now, owing to protests from several Kannada groups over the ban on the film's release, the Karnataka film chamber held a meeting to decide whether the film should get a release in the state or not. The meeting that was held on Tuesday, has decided to not release the film in the state.&nbsp; 
 
According to media reports, Sa Ra Govindu, President of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has confirmed that the film will not release in Karnataka. Govindu stated that the decision was taken in the interest of the state. 
 
In a statement, Govindu said, "Kannadigas are upset with Rajinikanth's comments on the Cauvery issue and so his film will not be released in Karnataka. As many as ten letters from various pro-Kannada groups have reached the Film Chamber, demanding a ban on Kaala in Karnataka. Considering the sentiments of Kannadigas, there is pressure on us to not release the film."

'Kaala', produced by Dhanush and directed by Pa.Ranjith, also features Nana Patekar and Huma Qureshi. The film has Rajinikanth playing a do-gooder gangster in Mumbai.&nbsp;

The film is set to release in theatres on 7th June.

It has been just a few hours since the trailer of Rajinikanth's next 'Kaala' has released on the internet. And Rajinikanth's film's trailer has already gained 2.5 million views (and counting) on Youtube. While fans across the country wait with baited breath for the film's release on June 7th, Rajinikanth's film will not release in Karnataka. The Karnataka distributor of the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Kaala’ has stated that he won’t ‘voluntarily’ distribute the film in the state due to the superstar's statements on the ongoing Cauvery water distribution. Rajinikanth had reportedly asked the new Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy to release to Tamil Nadu its share of Cauvery water as mandated by the Supreme Court. Now, owing to protests from several Kannada groups over the ban on the film's release, the Karnataka film chamber held a meeting to decide whether the film should get a release in the state or not. The meeting that was held on Tuesday, has decided to not release the film in the state. According to media reports, Sa Ra Govindu, President of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has confirmed that the film will not release in Karnataka. Govindu stated that the decision was taken in the interest of the state. In a statement, Govindu said, "Kannadigas are upset with Rajinikanth's comments on the Cauvery issue and so his film will not be released in Karnataka. As many as ten letters from various pro-Kannada groups have reached the Film Chamber, demanding a ban on Kaala in Karnataka. Considering the sentiments of Kannadigas, there is pressure on us to not release the film." 'Kaala', produced by Dhanush and directed by Pa.Ranjith, also features Nana Patekar and Huma Qureshi. The film has Rajinikanth playing a do-gooder gangster in Mumbai.

Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' will not release in Karnataka. Here's why

A special hotline contact was established between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan and India on Tuesday, the Pakistan army said.

Both DGMOs reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control and Working Boundary and mutually agreed to undertake sincere measures to improve the existing situation ensuring peace and avoidance of hardships to the civilians along the borders," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement.

They agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003 in letter and spirit and to ensure that the ceasefire agreement will not be violated by both sides from now on, it said.

The officials also agreed that in case of any issue, restraint will be exercised and the matter will be resolved through utilisation of existing mechanisms of hotline contacts and border flag meetings at local commander's level.

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The DGMOs agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003 in letter and spirit and to ensure that the ceasefire agreement will not be violated by both sides from now on

A special hotline contact was established between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan and India on Tuesday, the Pakistan army said. Both DGMOs reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control and Working Boundary and mutually agreed to undertake sincere measures to improve the existing situation ensuring peace and avoidance of hardships to the civilians along the borders," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement. They agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003 in letter and spirit and to ensure that the ceasefire agreement will not be violated by both sides from now on, it said. The officials also agreed that in case of any issue, restraint will be exercised and the matter will be resolved through utilisation of existing mechanisms of hotline contacts and border flag meetings at local commander's level.

Pakistan, India DGMOs agree on no ceasefire violations in hotline contact: Army

The escalating fuel prices in the country spilt into its 16th consecutive day as petrol price per litre in Delhi climbed to Rs 78.43. Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata witnessed petrol prices breaking the Rs 80+ mark at Rs 86.24, Rs 81.43 and Rs 81.06 respectively.&nbsp;

Diesel in the national capital amounted to Rs 69.31 per litre while for Mumbai it stood at Rs 73.79. For Chennai, diesel price hit Rs 73.18 per litre and for Kolkata, it was registered at Rs 71.86.

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Date</td>
			<td>Delhi (petrol in Rs/per litre)</td>
			<td>Mumbai</td>
			<td>Kolkata</td>
			<td>Chennai</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 29</td>
			<td>78.43</td>
			<td>86.24</td>
			<td>81.06</td>
			<td>81.43</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 28</td>
			<td>78.27</td>
			<td>86.08</td>
			<td>80.91</td>
			<td>81.26</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 27</td>
			<td>78.12</td>
			<td>85.93</td>
			<td>80.76</td>
			<td>81.11</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 26</td>
			<td>77.97</td>
			<td>85.78</td>
			<td>80.61</td>
			<td>80.95</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 25</td>
			<td>77.83</td>
			<td>85.65</td>
			<td>80.47</td>
			<td>80.80</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 24</td>
			<td>77.47</td>
			<td>85.29</td>
			<td>80.12</td>
			<td>80.42</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 23</td>
			<td>77.17</td>
			<td>84.99</td>
			<td>79.83</td>
			<td>80.11</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 22</td>
			<td>76.87</td>
			<td>84.70</td>
			<td>79.53</td>
			<td>79.79</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 21</td>
			<td>76.57</td>
			<td>84.40</td>
			<td>79.24</td>
			<td>79.47</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 20</td>
			<td>76.24</td>
			<td>84.07</td>
			<td>78.91</td>
			<td>79.13</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

On Monday, petrol price per litre in Delhi shot up to Rs 78.27. For Mumbai, petrol per litre was registered at Rs 86.08, Rs 80.91 in Kolkata and Rs 81.26 per litre in Chennai.&nbsp;

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Date&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Delhi (diesel in Rs/per litre)</td>
			<td>Mumbai</td>
			<td>Kolkata</td>
			<td>Chennai</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 29</td>
			<td>69.31</td>
			<td>73.79</td>
			<td>71.86</td>
			<td>73.18</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 28</td>
			<td>69.17</td>
			<td>73.64</td>
			<td>71.72</td>
			<td>73.03</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 27</td>
			<td>69.06</td>
			<td>73.53</td>
			<td>71.61</td>
			<td>72.91</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 26</td>
			<td>68.90</td>
			<td>73.36</td>
			<td>71.45</td>
			<td>72.74</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 25</td>
			<td>68.75</td>
			<td>73.20</td>
			<td>71.30</td>
			<td>72.58</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 24</td>
			<td>68.53</td>
			<td>72.96</td>
			<td>71.08</td>
			<td>72.35</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 23</td>
			<td>68.34</td>
			<td>72.76</td>
			<td>70.89</td>
			<td>72.14</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 22</td>
			<td>68.08</td>
			<td>72.48</td>
			<td>70.63</td>
			<td>71.87</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 21</td>
			<td>67.82</td>
			<td>72.21</td>
			<td>70.37</td>
			<td>71.59</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>May 20</td>
			<td>67.57</td>
			<td>71.94</td>
			<td>70.12</td>
			<td>71.32</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Diesel prices were recorded at Rs 69.17 per litre in Delhi, Rs 73.64 in Mumbai, Rs 71.72 per litre in Kolkata and Rs 73.03 for a litre in Chennai.&nbsp;

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After nearly a fortnight of fuel price hike in India, reports suggest that the government may not give relief from fuel price hike. According to reports, the government has been banking for a global price drop. The mounting fuel prices come as a result of rising global crude oil prices and high excise duty in the country. However, the international prices of Brent crude oil have fallen by nearly $3 per barrel in the last couple of days.&nbsp;

Diesel in the capital amounted to Rs 69.31 per litre while for Mumbai it stood at Rs 73.79

The escalating fuel prices in the country spilt into its 16th consecutive day as petrol price per litre in Delhi climbed to Rs 78.43. Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata witnessed petrol prices breaking the Rs 80+ mark at Rs 86.24, Rs 81.43 and Rs 81.06 respectively. Diesel in the national capital amounted to Rs 69.31 per litre while for Mumbai it stood at Rs 73.79. For Chennai, diesel price hit Rs 73.18 per litre and for Kolkata, it was registered at Rs 71.86. Date Delhi (petrol in Rs/per litre) Mumbai Kolkata Chennai May 29 78.43 86.24 81.06 81.43 May 28 78.27 86.08 80.91 81.26 May 27 78.12 85.93 80.76 81.11 May 26 77.97 85.78 80.61 80.95 May 25 77.83 85.65 80.47 80.80 May 24 77.47 85.29 80.12 80.42 May 23 77.17 84.99 79.83 80.11 May 22 76.87 84.70 79.53 79.79 May 21 76.57 84.40 79.24 79.47 May 20 76.24 84.07 78.91 79.13 On Monday, petrol price per litre in Delhi shot up to Rs 78.27. For Mumbai, petrol per litre was registered at Rs 86.08, Rs 80.91 in Kolkata and Rs 81.26 per litre in Chennai. Date Delhi (diesel in Rs/per litre) Mumbai Kolkata Chennai May 29 69.31 73.79 71.86 73.18 May 28 69.17 73.64 71.72 73.03 May 27 69.06 73.53 71.61 72.91 May 26 68.90 73.36 71.45 72.74 May 25 68.75 73.20 71.30 72.58 May 24 68.53 72.96 71.08 72.35 May 23 68.34 72.76 70.89 72.14 May 22 68.08 72.48 70.63 71.87 May 21 67.82 72.21 70.37 71.59 May 20 67.57 71.94 70.12 71.32 Diesel prices were recorded at Rs 69.17 per litre in Delhi, Rs 73.64 in Mumbai, Rs 71.72 per litre in Kolkata and Rs 73.03 for a litre in Chennai. After nearly a fortnight of fuel price hike in India, reports suggest that the government may not give relief from fuel price hike. According to reports, the government has been banking for a global price drop. The mounting fuel prices come as a result of rising global crude oil prices and high excise duty in the country. However, the international prices of Brent crude oil have fallen by nearly $3 per barrel in the last couple of days.

Fuel prices continue to mount for 16th straight day

<a href="http://wionews.com/world/terrorist-attacker-kills-three-in-belgiums-liege-gunman-dead-140693">'Terrorist' attacker kills three in Belgium's Liege, gunman dead</a>

A man killed two policewomen and a bystander in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday before being shot dead in a gunbattle at a school in what prosecutors are treating as a terrorist attack.

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India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian Air Force. S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system.

<a href="http://wionews.com/world/gaza-militants-launch-heavy-barrage-into-israel-israel-responds-with-air-strikes-140675">Gaza militants launch heavy barrage into Israel, Israel responds with air strikes</a>

Palestinian militants on Tuesday launched their heaviest mortar bomb barrage against Israel since a 2014 Gaza war and Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Jihad camps in the enclave in response.

<a href="http://wionews.com/world/trump-says-meetings-taking-place-on-us-north-korea-summit-140683">Trump says meetings taking place on US-North Korea summit</a>

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that several meetings were being carried out between the US and North Korea ahead of the historic summit and confirmed that a top North Korean official was en route to New York.

<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/up-bypolls-re-polling-to-take-place-at-73-booths-in-kairana-140707">UP </a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/up-bypolls-re-polling-to-take-place-at-73-booths-in-kairana-140707">bypolls</a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/up-bypolls-re-polling-to-take-place-at-73-booths-in-kairana-140707">: Re-polling to take place at 73 booths in Kairana</a>

73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said.

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'Terrorist' attacker kills three in Belgium's Liege, gunman dead A man killed two policewomen and a bystander in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday before being shot dead in a gunbattle at a school in what prosecutors are treating as a terrorist attack. What is the S-400 missile defence system that India is eyeing to buy India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian Air Force. S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. Gaza militants launch heavy barrage into Israel, Israel responds with air strikes Palestinian militants on Tuesday launched their heaviest mortar bomb barrage against Israel since a 2014 Gaza war and Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Jihad camps in the enclave in response. Trump says meetings taking place on US-North Korea summit US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that several meetings were being carried out between the US and North Korea ahead of the historic summit and confirmed that a top North Korean official was en route to New York. UP bypolls: Re-polling to take place at 73 booths in Kairana 73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said.

News brief: Big stories of the day

India needs a law for protecting traditional knowledge acquired from our ancestors from being exploited by pharmaceutucal companies.

Intellectual property experts&nbsp;say that it is high time a private bill, the "Traditional Knowledge Act" -- moved in the Lok Sabha in 2016 -- is enacted into a law.

P Sanjay Gandhi, president of Intellectual Property Rights Attorney Association (IPRAA) has written to speaker of Lok Sabha and chairman of Rajya Sabha requesting them to take necessary steps for enactment of the bill, a media outlet reported.

India has succeeded in protecting about 2 lakh medicinal formulations from being exploited simply by creating creating a digital repository – Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL). These include 36,000 Ayurveda formulations.

The TKDL was created with the help of an inter-disciplinary task force set up in 2001 by the department of AYUSH, formerly department of Indian system of medicine and homoeopathy.

TKDL, which contains 3.4 crore pages of information on 2,260,000 medicinal formulations in multiple languages, is designed to assist patent examiners of major IP offices across the world in carrying out prior searches before granting patents.&nbsp;

Intellectual property experts say that it is high time a private bill, the "Traditional Knowledge Act" -- moved in the Lok Sabha in 2016 -- is enacted into a law

India needs a law for protecting traditional knowledge acquired from our ancestors from being exploited by pharmaceutucal companies. Intellectual property experts say that it is high time a private bill, the "Traditional Knowledge Act" -- moved in the Lok Sabha in 2016 -- is enacted into a law. P Sanjay Gandhi, president of Intellectual Property Rights Attorney Association (IPRAA) has written to speaker of Lok Sabha and chairman of Rajya Sabha requesting them to take necessary steps for enactment of the bill, a media outlet reported. India has succeeded in protecting about 2 lakh medicinal formulations from being exploited simply by creating creating a digital repository – Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL). These include 36,000 Ayurveda formulations. The TKDL was created with the help of an inter-disciplinary task force set up in 2001 by the department of AYUSH, formerly department of Indian system of medicine and homoeopathy. TKDL, which contains 3.4 crore pages of information on 2,260,000 medicinal formulations in multiple languages, is designed to assist patent examiners of major IP offices across the world in carrying out prior searches before granting patents.

India needs a law for protecting traditional remedies

At least 15 Maoists were arrested and huge cache of arms & ammunition recovered from during a joint search operation by NIA personnel in Bokaro district on Tuesday.

The seized weapons include rifles, five SLRs, pistols, large quantities of ammunition, bundles of codex wires, detonators, walkie-talkie sets, backpacks and Maoist literature.

On March 7, At least 15 Maoists were arrested and 13 sophisticated weapons stolen from police were recovered in Giridih district of Jharkhand.

The seized weapons include rifles, five SLRs, pistols, large quantities of ammunition, bundles of codex wires, detonators, walkie-talkie sets, backpacks and Maoist literature.

At least 15 Maoists were arrested and huge cache of arms & ammunition recovered from during a joint search operation by NIA personnel in Bokaro district on Tuesday. The seized weapons include rifles, five SLRs, pistols, large quantities of ammunition, bundles of codex wires, detonators, walkie-talkie sets, backpacks and Maoist literature. On March 7, At least 15 Maoists were arrested and 13 sophisticated weapons stolen from police were recovered in Giridih district of Jharkhand.

15 Maoists arrested in  Jharkhand's Bokaro; huge cache of arms recovered

No respite for Delhiites from scorching heat as the temperature continued to soar on Monday at 44.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.3 degree Celsius.&nbsp;

The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, while the minimum settled in at 27.2 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, said a Meteorological Department official.

The humidity level has been swinging between 60 and 19 per cent, the official added.

"The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 43 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively," the official said.

According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of overcast skies, along with the possibility of a dust storm and thunderstorm tomorrow evening.

The Meteorological Department had warned of heatwave conditions in North India last week.

On Saturday, along with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, &nbsp;Karauli in Rajasthan and other areas like Sawai Madhavpur, Barmer, Churu, Pokharan, Jaisalmer and Tonk recorded the highest temperature of the season as the mercury hit 47 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

The IMD warned that the highest temperature could reach 48 degrees.

Khajuraho was the hottest at 47 degree Celsius while Damoh recorded 46.5, Shajapur was at 47.0 and Gwalior at 46.6.

 
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According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of overcast skies, along with the possibility of a dust storm and thunderstorm tomorrow evening

No respite for Delhiites from scorching heat as the temperature continued to soar on Monday at 44.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.3 degree Celsius. The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, while the minimum settled in at 27.2 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, said a Meteorological Department official. The humidity level has been swinging between 60 and 19 per cent, the official added. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 43 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively," the official said. According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of overcast skies, along with the possibility of a dust storm and thunderstorm tomorrow evening. The Meteorological Department had warned of heatwave conditions in North India last week. On Saturday, along with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Karauli in Rajasthan and other areas like Sawai Madhavpur, Barmer, Churu, Pokharan, Jaisalmer and Tonk recorded the highest temperature of the season as the mercury hit 47 degrees Celsius. The IMD warned that the highest temperature could reach 48 degrees. Khajuraho was the hottest at 47 degree Celsius while Damoh recorded 46.5, Shajapur was at 47.0 and Gwalior at 46.6.

No respite for locals as heat wave conditions prevail in Delhi

73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said.

Repolling will be held on May 30 between 7 am and 5 pm, during which 80,000 voters are likely to exercise their franchise.

Repolling will be held in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli.

"Brawl took place at one spot yesterday & police had taken action. We will ensure that any untoward incident doesn't take place during re-polling tomorrow," said &nbspPraveen Kumar, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Law and Order.

A total of 54 per cent polling was recorded on Monday in Kairana seat, which fell vacant with the death of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hukum Singh. In 2014, 73 per cent voting was recorded.

Repolling will be held in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli.

73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said. Repolling will be held on May 30 between 7 am and 5 pm, during which 80,000 voters are likely to exercise their franchise. Repolling will be held in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli. "Brawl took place at one spot yesterday & police had taken action. We will ensure that any untoward incident doesn't take place during re-polling tomorrow," said &nbspPraveen Kumar, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Law and Order. A total of 54 per cent polling was recorded on Monday in Kairana seat, which fell vacant with the death of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hukum Singh. In 2014, 73 per cent voting was recorded.

UP bypolls: Re-polling to take place at 73 booths in Kairana

CNG price in the national capital was hiked by Rs 1.36 per kg as input raw material got costlier because of rupee depreciation and rise in natural gas price on Tuesday.

CNG will cost Rs 41.97 per kg in Delhi with effect from midnight tonight following the price increase, Indraprastha Gas Ltd said in a statement here.

In adjoining Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, rates were increased by Rs 1.55 to Rs 48.60 per kg.

The increase was warranted "to offset the impact on its input costs as a result of the recent appreciation of dollar vis-a-vis rupee and revision in proportions of domestic gas allocation," the statement said.

IGL said it will continue to offer a discount of Rs 1.50 per kg in the selling prices of CNG for filling between 12.30 am to 5.30 am at select outlets. Thus, the consumer price of CNG would be Rs 40.47 per kg in Delhi and Rs 47.10 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad during 12.30 am to 5.30 am at the select CNG stations across the region.

Price of piped cooking gas hasn't been revised.

"There has been a steep appreciation of the dollar as compared to rupee since the last CNG price revision. The base price of natural gas being procured by IGL from its sources is dollar-linked thereby making the entire input price totally dependent on price of dollar vis-a-vis rupee," it said.

IGL said the increase would have a marginal impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 4 paise per km, for taxi it would be 7 paise per km and in case of buses, the increase would be nearly 40 paise per km.

"With the revised price, CNG would still offer over 60 per cent savings towards the running cost when compared to petrol driven vehicles at the current level of prices. When compared to diesel driven vehicles, the economics in favour of CNG at revised price would be nearly 40 per cent," the statement added.&nbsp

CNG will cost Rs 41.97 per kg in Delhi with effect from midnight tonight following the price increase, Indraprastha Gas Ltd said in a statement here

CNG price in the national capital was hiked by Rs 1.36 per kg as input raw material got costlier because of rupee depreciation and rise in natural gas price on Tuesday. CNG will cost Rs 41.97 per kg in Delhi with effect from midnight tonight following the price increase, Indraprastha Gas Ltd said in a statement here. In adjoining Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, rates were increased by Rs 1.55 to Rs 48.60 per kg. The increase was warranted "to offset the impact on its input costs as a result of the recent appreciation of dollar vis-a-vis rupee and revision in proportions of domestic gas allocation," the statement said. IGL said it will continue to offer a discount of Rs 1.50 per kg in the selling prices of CNG for filling between 12.30 am to 5.30 am at select outlets. Thus, the consumer price of CNG would be Rs 40.47 per kg in Delhi and Rs 47.10 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad during 12.30 am to 5.30 am at the select CNG stations across the region. Price of piped cooking gas hasn't been revised. "There has been a steep appreciation of the dollar as compared to rupee since the last CNG price revision. The base price of natural gas being procured by IGL from its sources is dollar-linked thereby making the entire input price totally dependent on price of dollar vis-a-vis rupee," it said. IGL said the increase would have a marginal impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 4 paise per km, for taxi it would be 7 paise per km and in case of buses, the increase would be nearly 40 paise per km. "With the revised price, CNG would still offer over 60 per cent savings towards the running cost when compared to petrol driven vehicles at the current level of prices. When compared to diesel driven vehicles, the economics in favour of CNG at revised price would be nearly 40 per cent," the statement added.

CNG price in Delhi hiked by Rs 1.36 a kg

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has withdrawn a defamation case against Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday.

The case was withdrawn after Singh had expressed regret over his statement.

The minister had filed a joint application regarding the same before the Delhi Patiala House Court which has been accepted.

Nitin Gadkari had filed a defamation case against Congress leader Digvijay Singh taking his name&nbspinto alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.

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Nitin Gadkari withdraws case against Congress leader Digvijay Singh

The Centre has asked the Separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, to play a major role in developing cordial ties between India and Pakistan, a media reported.

The government had earlier maintained that they were ready to talk to the Hurriyat conference if&nbsp;they were willing for a dialogue.

In an interview to a TV channel, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said,&nbsp;"If Hurriyat is ready to talk, we have no problem, we are ready to talk to anyone. Even if Pakistan comes for a dialogue, we are ready for it".

Days before the centre had also offered the separatists an opportunity for a dialogue to discuss measures to maintain peace and normality.

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The government had earlier maintained that they were ready to talk to the Hurriyat conference if they were willing for a dialogue

The Centre has asked the Separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, to play a major role in developing cordial ties between India and Pakistan, a media reported. The government had earlier maintained that they were ready to talk to the Hurriyat conference if they were willing for a dialogue. In an interview to a TV channel, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said, "If Hurriyat is ready to talk, we have no problem, we are ready to talk to anyone. Even if Pakistan comes for a dialogue, we are ready for it". Days before the centre had also offered the separatists an opportunity for a dialogue to discuss measures to maintain peace and normality.

Centre asks Separatists to play major role in developing cordial ties with Pakistan

It's finally out. The trailer of Rajinikanth's next film Kaala is out and is quite explosive. The superstar collaborates with filmmaker Pa. Ranjith for the second time in a film that has been playing Robinhood but in Dharavi, Mumbai.&nbsp; 
 
Pitted against Nana Patekar, who plays the local politician, Rajinikanth will be seen fighting the authorities for his people. The film also features Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil and Eswari Rao.&nbsp; 
 
Made in Tamil, it is also been dubbed in Telugu and Hindi and will release on June 7th. The Hindi version will be called 'King Of Dharavi'.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Monday, Twitter announced the launch of an emoji to promote the film. The emoji will be active until June 10, three days after the movie’s release.&nbsp;

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The film is slated for a June 7th release.

It's finally out. The trailer of Rajinikanth's next film Kaala is out and is quite explosive. The superstar collaborates with filmmaker Pa. Ranjith for the second time in a film that has been playing Robinhood but in Dharavi, Mumbai. Pitted against Nana Patekar, who plays the local politician, Rajinikanth will be seen fighting the authorities for his people. The film also features Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil and Eswari Rao. Made in Tamil, it is also been dubbed in Telugu and Hindi and will release on June 7th. The Hindi version will be called 'King Of Dharavi'. Here's the Hindi trailer of the film. Earlier on Monday, Twitter announced the launch of an emoji to promote the film. The emoji will be active until June 10, three days after the movie’s release.

'Kaala' trailer: Rajinikanth plays Robinhood of Dharavi

Producer-filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani is news again. The former Censor Board chief is back to making films. On Tuesday, Nihalini announced his next 'entertainer' featuring Govinda in the lead.&nbsp; 
The filmmaker is reportedly based on Vijay Mallya and Govinda will be seen playing the lead role. Titled as 'Rangeela Raja', the film has Govinda playing a smooth scamster.

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Last week, Nihalani shot a song-and-dance sequence with Govinda choreographed by Chinni Prakash where the Mallya card was played up.

"Not the Mallya card, the Mallya calendar. The entire look, feel, appearance and rhythm of the song sequence is based on the Kingfisher calendars. As for Govinda playing who you say he is playing, let`s just keep the suspense going. I am neither denying nor admitting it," Nihalani said to a news agency.

'Rangeela Raja', which opens in August, reunites Govinda and Nihalani after 35 years.

"It felt just like old times when we shot together for his debut film `Ilzaam`. Govinda is fitter now than he has ever been. And Chinni Prakash who has done many of Govinda`s dances in my films gave Govinda steps this time that only Govinda can do. No concession for age. And Govinda wasn`t looking for easier steps," said Nihalani.

The film is being touted as Govinda's comeback film.

Producer-filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani is news again. The former Censor Board chief is back to making films. On Tuesday, Nihalini announced his next 'entertainer' featuring Govinda in the lead. The filmmaker is reportedly based on Vijay Mallya and Govinda will be seen playing the lead role. Titled as 'Rangeela Raja', the film has Govinda playing a smooth scamster. I have made a movie inspired by the life of Vijay Mallya, and Govinda is in the main lead, audiences will be surprised to see his new avataar. The movie will be completely entertaining: Pahlaj Nihalani, producer & director pic.twitter.com/prYo6ZqQUK — ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2018 × Last week, Nihalani shot a song-and-dance sequence with Govinda choreographed by Chinni Prakash where the Mallya card was played up. "Not the Mallya card, the Mallya calendar. The entire look, feel, appearance and rhythm of the song sequence is based on the Kingfisher calendars. As for Govinda playing who you say he is playing, let`s just keep the suspense going. I am neither denying nor admitting it," Nihalani said to a news agency. 'Rangeela Raja', which opens in August, reunites Govinda and Nihalani after 35 years. "It felt just like old times when we shot together for his debut film `Ilzaam`. Govinda is fitter now than he has ever been. And Chinni Prakash who has done many of Govinda`s dances in my films gave Govinda steps this time that only Govinda can do. No concession for age. And Govinda wasn`t looking for easier steps," said Nihalani.

Govinda to play Vijay Mallya in Pahlaj Nihalani's film?

The Indian prime minister is on a 5-day visit to three countries - Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore.

Capturing Indian diaspora's mood in Indonesia ahead of PM Modi's address

The violent protests and police firing in Tuticorin that claimed 13 lives rocked the Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday with Chief Minister K Palaniswami maintaining that police action was "unavoidable" even as the main opposition DMK staged a walked out over the issue.

On the violent incidents that occurred on May 22 in Tuticorin, Palaniswami said measures like tear gas and baton-charge were used against those who indulged in violence.

"In unavoidable circumstances, police personnel were forced to take action," he said in a report tabled in the House in an apparent reference to the police firings.

He appealed to the people of Tuticorin not to succumb to instigations by anyone and cooperate for continuation of peace.

Soon after the question hour, Leader of the Opposition, M K Stalin, attired in black, targeted the government for issuing a government order (GO) for the closure of the Vedanta group's copper plant in Tuticorin rather than convening the Cabinet and taking a policy decision in this regard.

Calling the issuance of GO an "eye wash," tantamount to signalling the Sterlite management to approach the court, the DMK leader said the move was similar to what was done in 2013 in the issue.

The Tamil Nadu government had yesterday ordered the state Pollution Control Board to seal and "permanently" close the Sterlite Copper plant following last week's protests, over pollution concerns, during which 13 people were killed in police firing. 
Yesterday, Stalin had said that following a similar closure in 2013, the plant had reopened later.

Blaming the state government for not holding talks with the people and seeking the resignation of Chief Minister K Palaniswami, the DMK working president said his party will boycott the House proceedings till the plant was "permanently closed."

Later, he led his party colleagues, in staging a walkout, who shouted slogans seeking the resignation of Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

All the DMK members present were dressed in black, which they said was to signify their protest and grief over the firings.

The opposition party declined to toe the government line that the unit was closed permanently.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister condoled the deaths of 13 persons and tabled a five-page report detailing the violence and steps taken by the government in this regard.

Congress legislature party leader K Ramasamy said the probe into the incidents should be done properly or must be transferred to the CBI.

He also wanted unconditional withdrawal of all cases in this regard.

Asking the government to own up responsibility over the loss of 13 lives, he said the government should resign.

Large-scale violence on May 22 against the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin and police firing led to the death of 12 people.

The next day saw one more youth succumbing to injuries sustained in police firing.&nbsp

On the violent incidents that occurred on May 22 in Tuticorin, Palaniswami said measures like tear gas and baton-charge were used against those who indulged in violence

The violent protests and police firing in Tuticorin that claimed 13 lives rocked the Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday with Chief Minister K Palaniswami maintaining that police action was "unavoidable" even as the main opposition DMK staged a walked out over the issue. On the violent incidents that occurred on May 22 in Tuticorin, Palaniswami said measures like tear gas and baton-charge were used against those who indulged in violence. "In unavoidable circumstances, police personnel were forced to take action," he said in a report tabled in the House in an apparent reference to the police firings. He appealed to the people of Tuticorin not to succumb to instigations by anyone and cooperate for continuation of peace. Soon after the question hour, Leader of the Opposition, M K Stalin, attired in black, targeted the government for issuing a government order (GO) for the closure of the Vedanta group's copper plant in Tuticorin rather than convening the Cabinet and taking a policy decision in this regard. Calling the issuance of GO an "eye wash," tantamount to signalling the Sterlite management to approach the court, the DMK leader said the move was similar to what was done in 2013 in the issue. The Tamil Nadu government had yesterday ordered the state Pollution Control Board to seal and "permanently" close the Sterlite Copper plant following last week's protests, over pollution concerns, during which 13 people were killed in police firing. Yesterday, Stalin had said that following a similar closure in 2013, the plant had reopened later. Blaming the state government for not holding talks with the people and seeking the resignation of Chief Minister K Palaniswami, the DMK working president said his party will boycott the House proceedings till the plant was "permanently closed." Later, he led his party colleagues, in staging a walkout, who shouted slogans seeking the resignation of Chief Minister K Palaniswami. All the DMK members present were dressed in black, which they said was to signify their protest and grief over the firings. The opposition party declined to toe the government line that the unit was closed permanently. Meanwhile, Chief Minister condoled the deaths of 13 persons and tabled a five-page report detailing the violence and steps taken by the government in this regard. Congress legislature party leader K Ramasamy said the probe into the incidents should be done properly or must be transferred to the CBI. He also wanted unconditional withdrawal of all cases in this regard. Asking the government to own up responsibility over the loss of 13 lives, he said the government should resign. Large-scale violence on May 22 against the Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin and police firing led to the death of 12 people. The next day saw one more youth succumbing to injuries sustained in police firing.

Tuticorin violence rocks Tamil Nadu assembly, CM says police action 'unavoidable'; DMK stages walkout

India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian Air Force.

S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system.

The system can fire a missile in just five minutes after it is deployed.

Also read: <a href="http://wionews.com/world/india-should-be-careful-while-acquiring-russias-s-400-triumf-air-defence-missile-cautions-us-congressman--140572">India should be careful while acquiring Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence missile, cautions US Congressman</a>

The highly mobile, ground-based S-400 Triumf can detect, track and shoot down multiple targets including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, aircraft, drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).&nbsp;

The interceptor-based missile system can destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles etc at ranges of up to 400 km. The S band system can track 300 targets. The S-400 is able to intercept cruise missiles out to a range of about 40 km due to their low altitude flight paths.

At present, the S-400 Triumf system employs missiles which use a 143-kilogramme high-explosive fragmentation to kill the incoming aerial threat. But another missile 77N6 is under development which will have the hit-to-kill capability like the US Patriot air defence system. While the current system can destroy missiles as well as aircraft and drones, the 77N6 will be specifically deployed to target the ballistic missile threat.

The S-400 is an upgraded version of the S-300 systems. The missile system, manufactured by Almaz-Antey, has been in service in Russia since 2007.&nbsp;

China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system and Moscow has already started delivery of unknown number of the S-400 missile systems to Beijing.

India and Russia had signed an agreement on the missile system in 2016.

S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system

India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian Air Force. S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. The system can fire a missile in just five minutes after it is deployed. Also read: India should be careful while acquiring Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence missile, cautions US Congressman The highly mobile, ground-based S-400 Triumf can detect, track and shoot down multiple targets including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, aircraft, drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The interceptor-based missile system can destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles etc at ranges of up to 400 km. The S band system can track 300 targets. The S-400 is able to intercept cruise missiles out to a range of about 40 km due to their low altitude flight paths. At present, the S-400 Triumf system employs missiles which use a 143-kilogramme high-explosive fragmentation to kill the incoming aerial threat. But another missile 77N6 is under development which will have the hit-to-kill capability like the US Patriot air defence system. While the current system can destroy missiles as well as aircraft and drones, the 77N6 will be specifically deployed to target the ballistic missile threat. The S-400 is an upgraded version of the S-300 systems. The missile system, manufactured by Almaz-Antey, has been in service in Russia since 2007. China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system and Moscow has already started delivery of unknown number of the S-400 missile systems to Beijing. India and Russia had signed an agreement on the missile system in 2016.

What is the S-400 missile defence system that India is eyeing to buy

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached assets worth Rs 177 crore owned by Kanpur-based Rotomac Global in connection with its money laundering case.&nbsp

The Rotomac Global group has been involved in an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 3,695 crore.&nbsp

The agency said it has issued a provisional order yesterday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for attachment of properties "owned by Ms Rotomac Global Private Limited and its directors located at Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Ahmedabad and Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat) and Mumbai (Maharashtra) valuing Rs 177 crore."&nbsp

Previously on February 27, Income Tax (IT) Department filed 12 prosecution cases against Rotomac Global under various sections of the IT Act, 1961 in connection with the alleged loan default.

It alleged that these assets were the "proceeds of crime" of the illegal act of money laundering.&nbsp

The ED probe revealed, the agency said in a statement, that Ms Rotomac Global Private Limited "indulged in merchanting trade with limited number of buyers and sellers and it used to receive back the discounted LC (letters of credit) amount from the overseas beneficiary after deduction of 1.5-2 per cent commission by them either directly into the accounts of Rotomac group companies or into the accounts of overseas companies controlled by owner Vikram Kothari."&nbsp

This discounted LC amount, it said, thereafter has been used by the firm for "other business activities" such as FDR (fixed deposit receipts), iron ore purchase and investment in real estate.&nbsp

The CBI had earlier registered an FIR against Kotharis who allegedly owe Rs 754.77 crore to the Bank of India, Rs 456.63 crore to the Bank of Baroda, Rs 771.07 crore to the Indian Overseas Bank, Rs 458.95 crore to the Union Bank of India, Rs 330.68 crore to the Allahabad Bank, Rs 49.82 crore to the Bank of Maharashtra and Rs 97.47 crore to the Oriental Bank of Commerce.

The ED probe was aimed at finding out if the funds obtained through the alleged fraud were laundered and if the proceeds of the crime were subsequently used by the accused to create illegal assets and black money.&nbsp 
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The Rotomac Global group has been involved in an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 3,695 crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached assets worth Rs 177 crore owned by Kanpur-based Rotomac Global in connection with its money laundering case. The Rotomac Global group has been involved in an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 3,695 crore. The agency said it has issued a provisional order yesterday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for attachment of properties "owned by Ms Rotomac Global Private Limited and its directors located at Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Ahmedabad and Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat) and Mumbai (Maharashtra) valuing Rs 177 crore." Previously on February 27, Income Tax (IT) Department filed 12 prosecution cases against Rotomac Global under various sections of the IT Act, 1961 in connection with the alleged loan default. It alleged that these assets were the "proceeds of crime" of the illegal act of money laundering. The ED probe revealed, the agency said in a statement, that Ms Rotomac Global Private Limited "indulged in merchanting trade with limited number of buyers and sellers and it used to receive back the discounted LC (letters of credit) amount from the overseas beneficiary after deduction of 1.5-2 per cent commission by them either directly into the accounts of Rotomac group companies or into the accounts of overseas companies controlled by owner Vikram Kothari." This discounted LC amount, it said, thereafter has been used by the firm for "other business activities" such as FDR (fixed deposit receipts), iron ore purchase and investment in real estate. The CBI had earlier registered an FIR against Kotharis who allegedly owe Rs 754.77 crore to the Bank of India, Rs 456.63 crore to the Bank of Baroda, Rs 771.07 crore to the Indian Overseas Bank, Rs 458.95 crore to the Union Bank of India, Rs 330.68 crore to the Allahabad Bank, Rs 49.82 crore to the Bank of Maharashtra and Rs 97.47 crore to the Oriental Bank of Commerce. The ED probe was aimed at finding out if the funds obtained through the alleged fraud were laundered and if the proceeds of the crime were subsequently used by the accused to create illegal assets and black money.

ED attaches Rs 177 crore assets of Rotomac global

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes over alleged violation of norms to obtain an international flying licence.&nbsp;

The case relates to the alleged violation of norms by directors of the aviation company for relaxation of 5/20 rules in the aviation sector to get licenses for international operations, as well as the violation of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)rules, they said.

The 5/20 rule means that a company needs five years of experience and 20 aircraft to become eligible for the license, the officials said.

Besides Anthony Francis "Tony" Fernandes, Group CEO Air Asia Malaysia, the company Air Asia, Travel Food owner Sunil Kapoor, Air Asia Director R Venkatraman, aviation consultant Deepak Talwar, Director of Singapore-based SNR Trading Rajendra Dubey and unidentified public servants have been named in the FIR.

The searches are going on at six locations in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, the officials said.&nbsp;

Air Asia Group CEO Tony Fernandes allegedly lobbied with government servants for clearances, removal of existing 5/20 rule of aviation and change in regulatory policies, the agency has alleged.&nbsp;

Air Asia operates international flights from several destinations in India to all across south-east Asia. Its domestic operations include daily flights from New Delhi. Bengaluru, Goa, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Ranchi.

(With inputs from PTI)

The central investigation agency is carrying out searches at six location in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru at properties belonging to the Malaysian carrier.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes over alleged violation of norms to obtain an international flying licence. The case relates to the alleged violation of norms by directors of the aviation company for relaxation of 5/20 rules in the aviation sector to get licenses for international operations, as well as the violation of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)rules, they said. The 5/20 rule means that a company needs five years of experience and 20 aircraft to become eligible for the license, the officials said. Besides Anthony Francis "Tony" Fernandes, Group CEO Air Asia Malaysia, the company Air Asia, Travel Food owner Sunil Kapoor, Air Asia Director R Venkatraman, aviation consultant Deepak Talwar, Director of Singapore-based SNR Trading Rajendra Dubey and unidentified public servants have been named in the FIR. The searches are going on at six locations in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, the officials said. Air Asia Group CEO Tony Fernandes allegedly lobbied with government servants for clearances, removal of existing 5/20 rule of aviation and change in regulatory policies, the agency has alleged. Air Asia operates international flights from several destinations in India to all across south-east Asia. Its domestic operations include daily flights from New Delhi. Bengaluru, Goa, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Ranchi. (With inputs from PTI)

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes booked, CBI carries out searches at six locations

Tamil Nadu is now one of the top nine markets in the world to have achieved a large share of renewable energy, analysis by the Institute For Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) &nbspmentioned.&nbsp

Renewables currently account for 16% of Tamil Nadu’s electricity generation, its second largest source of energy after coal and is the only Asian market on the list. Its wind turbines have a combined installed capacity of 7.9 gigawatts (GW).&nbsp

As well as being India’s number one state for wind energy, Tamil Nadu is also top for rooftop solar, and third for overall solar capacity including large-scale solar farms.&nbsp

It tops in wind power capacity, with around 7,870 MW as of March 2017, followed by Gujarat (5,429 MW) and Maharashtra (4,752 MW). Tamil Nadu is also India’s oldest power producer in this segment, with most of its wind farms around 25 years old.

In solar, it stands third with 1,697 MW as of June 2017. This includes the world’s second-largest single-site solar farm (648 MW). Andhra Pradesh (2,010 MW) and Rajasthan (1,961 MW) are the frontrunners.

The availability of rich wind and solar energy resources, a wide gap between power demand and supply, and robust government policies helped Tamil Nadu take the lead.

The coastal state sees heavy wind flows for about six months a year and four more months of moderate flows. It also receives 300 days of clear sunshine, experts said.

The other leaders in the list included California, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, South Australia, Spain, Tamil Nadu, Texas, and Uruguay.

Renewables currently account for 16% of Tamil Nadu’s electricity generation, its second largest source of energy after coal and is the only Asian market on the list

Tamil Nadu is now one of the top nine markets in the world to have achieved a large share of renewable energy, analysis by the Institute For Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) &nbspmentioned. Renewables currently account for 16% of Tamil Nadu’s electricity generation, its second largest source of energy after coal and is the only Asian market on the list. Its wind turbines have a combined installed capacity of 7.9 gigawatts (GW). As well as being India’s number one state for wind energy, Tamil Nadu is also top for rooftop solar, and third for overall solar capacity including large-scale solar farms. It tops in wind power capacity, with around 7,870 MW as of March 2017, followed by Gujarat (5,429 MW) and Maharashtra (4,752 MW). Tamil Nadu is also India’s oldest power producer in this segment, with most of its wind farms around 25 years old. In solar, it stands third with 1,697 MW as of June 2017. This includes the world’s second-largest single-site solar farm (648 MW). Andhra Pradesh (2,010 MW) and Rajasthan (1,961 MW) are the frontrunners. The availability of rich wind and solar energy resources, a wide gap between power demand and supply, and robust government policies helped Tamil Nadu take the lead. The coastal state sees heavy wind flows for about six months a year and four more months of moderate flows. It also receives 300 days of clear sunshine, experts said. The other leaders in the list included California, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, South Australia, Spain, Tamil Nadu, Texas, and Uruguay.

Tamil Nadu one of the top sources of renewable energy in the world: Report

Bhavesh Joshi Superhero is an upcoming 2018 Indian martial arts action film,

Harshvardhan Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu promote  'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' on a bike

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Jakarta today on a two-nation tour. He will inaugurate a kite festival as part of a cultural extravaganza.

Indonesia gets ready for kite festival which PM Modi will inaugurate

Heightening everyone’s expectations, maker Rajkumar Hirani shared another poster of his upcoming film Sanju on the life of Sanjay Dutt played by Ranbir Kapoor.&nbsp;

Anushka Sharma poses with her usual sweet smile in the backdrop of Sanjay Dutt’s profile but the only twist is her curly hair. We have never seen those on her, have we?&nbsp;

Even though her character’s look is out, we still don’t know who she will be portraying but it’s for sure that she will be playing an important role in the film. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sanju-new-poster-presenting-vicky-kaushal-as-ranbir-kapoors-best-friend-140355">Also see poster:&nbsp;Presenting Vicky Kaushal as Ranbir Kapoor's best friend</a>

Rajkumar while posting captioned it: “And here is my dear friend Anushka. It’s a special appearance....but she worked on every nuance of the role for days together. Can anyone guess who she plays?....Will reveal tomorrow at the trailer launch.”

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Sanju’s trailer will be released on May 30, but the film is already making all the right noises.&nbsp;

Ranbir Kapoor’s father Rishi Kapoor was shown the trailer who <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-teary-eyed-rishi-kapoor-felt-proud-of-ranbir-kapoor-after-watching-sanju-trailer-140442">praised his son for impeccable acting and portrayal</a>. Teary-eyed he said, “You don’t know how emotionally triggered I am right now at the point where Vinod (Chopra) and Raju (Rajkumar Hirani) have shown me this trailer. The first appearance of Ranbir from the jail, I thought it was Sanjay Dutt.”

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sanju-new-poster-does-sonam-kapoor-portray-madhuri-dixits-role-in-ranbir-kapoors-sanju--139628">Also see poster:&nbsp;Does Sonam Kapoor portray Madhuri Dixit's role in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'?</a>

At the film’s teaser launch, Ranbir said, “It was difficult to play the young 'Sanju'. There were more faces we had to show the drugs and his mother’s loss. The fun was the Munna Bhai phase.”

Written and directed by Hirani, the movie also stars Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Karishma Tanna, Manisha Koirala, Jim Sarbh, and Boman Irani in important roles.

Sanju is set to be released on June 29, 2018.

We wonder whether Anushka plays one of the actresses that Sanjay Dutt romanced in his heydays

Heightening everyone’s expectations, maker Rajkumar Hirani shared another poster of his upcoming film Sanju on the life of Sanjay Dutt played by Ranbir Kapoor. Anushka Sharma poses with her usual sweet smile in the backdrop of Sanjay Dutt’s profile but the only twist is her curly hair. We have never seen those on her, have we? Even though her character’s look is out, we still don’t know who she will be portraying but it’s for sure that she will be playing an important role in the film. Also see poster: Presenting Vicky Kaushal as Ranbir Kapoor's best friend Rajkumar while posting captioned it: “And here is my dear friend Anushka. It’s a special appearance....but she worked on every nuance of the role for days together. Can anyone guess who she plays?....Will reveal tomorrow at the trailer launch.” This is the post: And here is my dear friend Anushka. It’s a special appearance....but she worked on every nuance of the role for days together. Can anyone guess who she plays?....Will reveal tomorrow at the trailer launch. @AnushkaSharma #RanbirKapoor #RajkumarHiraniFilms @VVCFilms @foxstarhindi pic.twitter.com/NsWXhf3EmZ — Rajkumar Hirani (@RajkumarHirani) May 29, 2018 × Sanju’s trailer will be released on May 30, but the film is already making all the right noises. Ranbir Kapoor’s father Rishi Kapoor was shown the trailer who praised his son for impeccable acting and portrayal. Teary-eyed he said, “You don’t know how emotionally triggered I am right now at the point where Vinod (Chopra) and Raju (Rajkumar Hirani) have shown me this trailer. The first appearance of Ranbir from the jail, I thought it was Sanjay Dutt.” Also see poster: Does Sonam Kapoor portray Madhuri Dixit's role in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju'? At the film’s teaser launch, Ranbir said, “It was difficult to play the young 'Sanju'. There were more faces we had to show the drugs and his mother’s loss. The fun was the Munna Bhai phase.” Written and directed by Hirani, the movie also stars Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Karishma Tanna, Manisha Koirala, Jim Sarbh, and Boman Irani in important roles. Sanju is set to be released on June 29, 2018.

Does Anushka Sharma play Ranbir Kapoor's lover in 'Sanju'?

We can all learn to refuse plastic bags, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, crockery, cups, and mugs

Dia Mirza leads the 'Beat Plastic Pollution' campaign in Mumbai

Sandeep Singh will now become the first Indian hockey player to get a wax statue, thanks to a movie being made on him titled Soorma starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. The wax statue will be put up in Jaipur Wax Museum at Nahargarh Fort which houses only a limited number of personalities.&nbsp;

The said wax museum chooses icons on the basis of suggestions and requests posted by visitors, thus Sandeep was picked up as interest around him piqued after Soorma was announced. Interestingly, Dhyan Chand, who is considered the greatest player in the history of Indian hockey, will get his wax statue installed post-Sandeep gets his.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sandeep announced the good news with a picture on his social media. He captioned it: "It’s really honour to see own wax statue in Jaipur wax museum proud moment....thanks to all supporters and lovers. can’t wait &nbsp;#sandeepsingh #waxstatue #jaipurmuseum#soorma #13july @diljitdosanjh @taapsee @angadbedi @chitrangda @thesneharajani @sonypicsprodns @bikramjeet007"

Slated for a release on July 13, Soorma is an important role for the Punjabi star in his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/-soorma-is-physically-a-demanding-film-says-diljit-dosanjh-127002">own words</a>. Speaking about the film, Diljit said, “I feel proud to be part of 'Soorma'. Sandeep has never failed to make India proud, be it on the field or off it. He keeps setting the benchmark higher.” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-soorma-new-poster-diljit-dosanjh-looks-compelling-as-a-performer-138850">See new poster.&nbsp;</a>

The film is produced by Sony Pictures Networks India, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh. It also stars Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in important roles. The film is directed by Shaad Ali, who is known for helming films Kill Dil, Ok Jaanu, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Bunty Aur Babli and Saathiya.

Soorma tells the real-life story of Sandeep Singh. Starring Diljit Singh, the film is slated to release on July 13.

Sandeep Singh will now become the first Indian hockey player to get a wax statue, thanks to a movie being made on him titled Soorma starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. The wax statue will be put up in Jaipur Wax Museum at Nahargarh Fort which houses only a limited number of personalities. The said wax museum chooses icons on the basis of suggestions and requests posted by visitors, thus Sandeep was picked up as interest around him piqued after Soorma was announced. Interestingly, Dhyan Chand, who is considered the greatest player in the history of Indian hockey, will get his wax statue installed post-Sandeep gets his. Sandeep announced the good news with a picture on his social media. He captioned it: "It’s really honour to see own wax statue in Jaipur wax museum proud moment....thanks to all supporters and lovers. can’t wait #sandeepsingh #waxstatue #jaipurmuseum#soorma #13july @diljitdosanjh @taapsee @angadbedi @chitrangda @thesneharajani @sonypicsprodns @bikramjeet007" Slated for a release on July 13, Soorma is an important role for the Punjabi star in his own words. Speaking about the film, Diljit said, “I feel proud to be part of 'Soorma'. Sandeep has never failed to make India proud, be it on the field or off it. He keeps setting the benchmark higher.” See new poster. The film is produced by Sony Pictures Networks India, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh. It also stars Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in important roles. The film is directed by Shaad Ali, who is known for helming films Kill Dil, Ok Jaanu, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Bunty Aur Babli and Saathiya.

Hockey legend Sandeep Singh to get own wax statue, ahead of release of 'Soorma'

Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed Yug Tuli's Special Leave Petition for bail. However, the apex court has granted Tuli the liberty to renew his request for bail after three months.

Yug Tuli, the co-owner of Mojo's Bistro restaurant, is accused in the December 2017 fire incident at Mumbai's Kamala Mills compound in which 14 people were killed.

Tuli was arrested in mid-January and had approached the high court after his bail plea was rejected by the sessions court.

In his plea, Tuli had claimed that the tragedy occurred due to the "mistake" of the staff at "1 Above", the other restaurant that was gutted in the blaze on the intervening night of December 28-29.

Those accused include the owners of the Kamala Mills compound, Mojo Bistro, 1 Above, along with two BMC officials.

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A massive fire had swept through the two resto-pubs at the Kamala Mills compound in central Mumbai during the early hours of December 29.

Yug Tuli, the co-owner of Mojo's Bistro restaurant, is accused in the December 2017 fire incident at Mumbai's Kamala Mills compound

Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed Yug Tuli's Special Leave Petition for bail. However, the apex court has granted Tuli the liberty to renew his request for bail after three months. Yug Tuli, the co-owner of Mojo's Bistro restaurant, is accused in the December 2017 fire incident at Mumbai's Kamala Mills compound in which 14 people were killed. Tuli was arrested in mid-January and had approached the high court after his bail plea was rejected by the sessions court. In his plea, Tuli had claimed that the tragedy occurred due to the "mistake" of the staff at "1 Above", the other restaurant that was gutted in the blaze on the intervening night of December 28-29. Those accused include the owners of the Kamala Mills compound, Mojo Bistro, 1 Above, along with two BMC officials. Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition of Yug Tuli, accused in Kamala Mills compound fire incident, for bail. Court gave him liberty to renew his request for bail after 3 months. — ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2018 × A massive fire had swept through the two resto-pubs at the Kamala Mills compound in central Mumbai during the early hours of December 29.

Kamala Mills fire case: Supreme Court dismisses Yug Tuli's special petition for bail

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared Class 10 examinations result on Tuesday four hours ahead of its scheduled time.

The result was earlier scheduled to be declared at 4 pm but however, CBSE announced it around 1:20 pm.

Students can access their&nbsp;statement of marks by entering their exam details -- roll number and date of birth --&nbsp;at CBSE.nic.in.

The board exams were marred by controversy this year with question paper leaks being reported from Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Jharkhand of Class 10 mathematics paper, but the HRD ministry had decided against conducting a re-examination in the "interest of students".

This was the first batch to appear for the Class 10 board examinations after the CBSE decided to junk the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and reintroduce the board exams. 
Over 16 lakh students appeared for Class 10 exams this year.

(With inputs from PTI)

Students can access their statement of marks by entering their exam details -- roll number and date of birth -- at CBSE.nic.in

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared Class 10 examinations result on Tuesday four hours ahead of its scheduled time. The result was earlier scheduled to be declared at 4 pm but however, CBSE announced it around 1:20 pm. Students can access their statement of marks by entering their exam details -- roll number and date of birth -- at CBSE.nic.in. The board exams were marred by controversy this year with question paper leaks being reported from Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Jharkhand of Class 10 mathematics paper, but the HRD ministry had decided against conducting a re-examination in the "interest of students". This was the first batch to appear for the Class 10 board examinations after the CBSE decided to junk the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and reintroduce the board exams. Over 16 lakh students appeared for Class 10 exams this year. (With inputs from PTI)

CBSE class 10 result declared four hours ahead of schedule

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