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"We may also notice that warfare and inter-country rivalries and animosities today are not confined to accession of territory and destruction of installations and infrastructure of enemy countries but also extend to influencing and affecting the economies and political stability of enemy country including by inciting civil unrest and disturbance and influencing the political will of the citizens of the enemy country," the high court observed. … [Read more...] about Delhi HC dismisses plea against Army’s ban on social networking platforms

"We have not received any solid evidence or basis for the banning of TikTok, so unless we are presented with solid evidence or basis for the banning of that app, then it will remain status quo," Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles told a virtual media forum on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Philippine officials say no basis for TikTok ban

 “The country is looking to us to confront and combat these forces — forces that appropriate Gandhiji, Sardar Patel, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — and misrepresent their true message for their nefarious ends. We must stand up fearlessly to fight on the streets, fight in villages, towns and cities,” Ms. Gandhi told her party colleagues at a meeting on September 12. … [Read more...] about Analysis | Congress battles with BJP over Gandhi’s legacy

If it happens, the move would leave IPL poorer by Rs 440 crore, also affecting the finances of each of the teams. Vivo India paid Rs 2200 crore in 2017 for a five-year title sponsorship deal with IPL. Neither BCCI nor Vivo India want to break the contract, but given the current environment, believe that this is the best thing to do—at least for this year. BCCI will have its task cut out to find a sponsor at a time when the economy isn’t doing well, although the hunger for sporting events may increase television viewership of the popular T20 league that will be played in UAE. … [Read more...] about IPL 2020: VIVO set to exit after ‘renegotiating’ valuation, experts say BCCI may get reduced sponsor deals next

Those who attended the brain-storming session included SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar, PNB managing director S S Mallikarjuna Rao, ICICI Bank managing director Sandeep Bakhshi, HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri and HDFC Ltd managing director Renu Sud Karnad, among others, sources said. … [Read more...] about PM asks bankers to ensure stable credit growth