Here’s how Katie Holmes & Jamie Foxx maintain their relationship perfectly

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January 10, 2019

It turns out that American actor Katie Holmes and her beau actor Jamie Foxx are maintaining their relationship perfectly.

The couple made their first appearance together in 2013, and ever since then they have made it more public.

A leading magazine quoted a source as saying that the couple spends a lot of time together, adding that they even wrapped up 2018 with a December 28 yacht outing in Miami, and rode a pair of Jet Skis the next day as well. “They chilled, swam and enjoyed the sun and beach activities, it was a chance to get away and enjoy each other.” People further quoted a source as saying.

They believe that the key to a successful relationship is to balance between their time together with family and work, and so they do.

“Katie and Jamie see each other as frequently as they can, they have known each other for years, and both turned out to be great parents, so they also have that in common. They are dedicated to their careers,” the source revealed.

“Plus they give each other space,” the source added.

“They are both serious-minded, organised and dedicated to their careers,” the source further added.

Currently, Foxx and Holmes are busy in their numerous projects, Further prior to ‘Annie’ star, the 40-year-old star has been linked with Canadian actor Joshua Jackson, Chris Klein and Tom Cruise.

Allegations against R. Kelly indefensible, says Lady Gaga

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January 10, 2019

Lady Gaga has apologised for working with R&B singer R. Kelly, who has long been accused of sexual misconduct and abuse.

In a lengthy social media post, the 32-year-old – who collaborated with Kelly in 2013 recording duet ‘Do What U Want (With My Body)’ – expressed her solidarity with the alleged victims.

Gaga also revealed her plans to remove their single from streaming services.

“I stand behind these women 1000%, believe them, know they are suffering and in pain, and feel strongly that their voices should be heard and taken seriously,” she began the post. “What I am hearing about the allegations against R Kelly is absolutely horrifying and indefensible.”

The ‘A Star is Born’ actor further said, “As a victim of sexual assault myself, I made both the song and video at a dark time in my life, my intention was to create something extremely defiant and provocative because I was angry and still hadn’t processed the trauma that had occurred in my own life.”

“The song is called ‘Do What U Want (With My Body)’, I think it’s clear how explicitly twisted my thinking was at the time,” Gaga added.

“If I could go back and have a talk with my younger self I’d tell her to go through the therapy I have since then, so that I could understand the confused post-traumatic state that I was in – or if therapy was not available to me or anyone in my situation – to seek help, and speak as openly and honestly as possible about what we’ve been through,” she explained.

“I can’t go back, but I can go forward and continue to support women, men and people of all sexual identities, and of all races, who are victims of sexual assault,” she went on to add.

Gaga, who shared the statement on Twitter, captioned it as, “I stand by anyone who has ever been the victim of sexual assault.”

The accusations against the 52-year-old have resurfaced in the wake of a recent documentary series that chronicles allegations of abuse, predatory behaviour and paedophilia against the ‘I Admit’ singer.

Gaga – who had at one point during her career defended her 2013 collaboration with the American singer-songwriter – was being pressured into taking a stand against him following the recent allegations.

Mary Kom touches new high, becomes World No.1 in AIBA rankings

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January 10, 2019

‘Magnificent Mary’ enjoyed a stellar 2018, picking up gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and a tournament in Poland.

The celebrated M.C. Mary Kom’s unprecedented sixth world title triumph has propelled her to the number one position in the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) latest world rankings.

The diminutive Manipuri became the most successful boxer in world championships’ history when she claimed the 48kg category top honours in November last year in Delhi.

In the updated rankings put out by AIBA, Mary Kom is placed top of the charts in the weight division with 1700 points.

The 36-year-old will have to jump to 51kg in pursuit of her 2020 Olympic dream as 48kg is not yet included in the Games roster.

The mother-of-three enjoyed a stellar 2018, picking up gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and a tournament in Poland. She also won a silver at the prestigious Strandja Memorial in Bulgaria.

Among other Indians, Pinki Jangra is placed eighth in the 51kg category list. Asian silver-medallist Manisha Maun holds the same position in the 54kg category.

Former world silver-medallist Sonia Lather was placed at the second spot in the 57kg division despite enduring a disappointing 2018, during which she finished medal-less at the Asian Games.

World bronze-medallist Simranjit Kaur (64kg), who was crowned the national champion a few days back, took the fourth position in her weight category. Following her was former world champion L Sarita Devi at the 16th spot.

India Open gold-medallist and world bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain took the fifth position in the 69kg category.

The men’s rankings have not been updated as yet.

24 live cartridges found in 2 passengers’ bags at Pune airport

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January 10, 2019

As many as 24 live cartridges were seized from baggages of two male passengers at the airport in Pune district of Maharashtra on Thursday, a police official said.

Both of them have been detained, he said.

A total of 22 live cartridges were found in the baggage of a 58-year-old passenger, who was scheduled to fly to Bengaluru in a SpiceJet flight, Vimantal police station’s senior inspector Dilip Shinde said.

“After the detection, the passenger was handed over to the airport police. Our investigation has revealed that he has a valid license of a .32 caliber pistol,” he said.

The man told the police that since he was in a hurry, he forgot to remove the cartridges from the bag before heading to the airport, he said, adding that a probe was underway.

In another incident, two live cartridges of a .9 mm weapon were seized from the baggage of another 61-year-old passenger, who was slated to travel to New Delhi in an IndiGo flight, he said.

The passenger, hailing from Delhi, worked as a locomotive driver with the Railways, Shinde said.

“He claimed that he had come to Pune to visit his son, who works as an IT engineer here. He has also said that he does not have any valid gun license,” he said.

“We are questioning him about how the two cartridges came into his bag. He is also checking with his son and other family members about it,” Shinde said.

The two cartridges found in the bag of Delhi-bound passenger will be sent for ballistic analysis, and if they are found to be genuine and the passenger fails to produce a valid gun license, a case will be registered against him, the official said.

Mizoram Govt. to priorities boarder security: State Home Minister

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January 10, 2019

Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana on Wednesday said that the new government would priorities security enhancement at the border areas. The land-locked state shares 722 km long border with Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Border security would be one of the top agendas of the Mizo National Front (MNF) government while necessary efforts would also be made to control crimes in the state, the minister said at a meeting with senior police officers here.

Problems have been arising in the state due to shortage of women personnel in the police department therefore the steps have to be taken to fill the gap. Also, the vacant posts in the police department has to be filled at the earliest to ensure that the law and order is maintained in the state, the release said quoting Lalchamliana

The home minister also appealed to the police personnel to develop healthy habits and to stay fit.

TMC plans fortnight Democracy Celebration from Jan. 26

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January 10, 2019

Thane Municipal Corp. has announced a forthnight celebration from 26th January to 10th February for the proclaimation of spirit of democracy in Thane city. As part of the celebration the Thane MNC will appeal the first time voters to register their names in voters list . The celebration is held to awaken the citizens about democracy, elections and good administration.

Mayor Meenakshai Shinde and Municipal Commissioner of Thane Sanjeev Jaiswal have appealed the youth to become active part of Democracy. During the fortnight, the college students will be informed about democracy through, Radio, posters and hoardings, street plays etc. Also the local channels and newspapers will widely be used to propagate the idea. College level essay competitions and oratory competitions will also be organised to propose the idea of democracy among the youngsters. Newly admitted college students would be asked to register themselves in the voters list.

The 73rd and 74th amendments in the Constitution plays a big role in democracy and thus to ensure participation of every citizen in the electoral process the events will be organised to imbibe the importance of democracy.

Djokovic to face a faceless qualifier at Australian Open

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January 10, 2019

One of the top tennis players of the world Novak Djokovic will start his bid to win a record for the seventh Australian Open title next week against a qualifier following Thursday’s draw. The Serb had a magnificent 2018 which makes it an astonishing climb back from outside the world’s top 20 in June to winning Wimbledon and the US Open on the way to reclaiming the number one ranking in November, 2018.

He will start his drive to make history against a yet to be decided qualifier and this could meet France’s Jo Wilfried Tsonga in the second round. Champion Roger Federer, seeded three and also gunning for a seventh Melbourne title which starts his title defense against the world number 99 Denis Istomin and could meet Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.

He (Djokovic) continues to challenge me. I played with him in his prime time when he was virtually unbeatable. It was important not to get frustrated by it. I always enjoy my matches against him, 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer said at the draw. He further added that we are both natural attacking players. We are aggressive. He is up there with Nadal and Hewitt they make me rethink my game. I like to play attacking tennis, so I have come full circle.

Second seeded Nadal begins against Australian James Duckworth, fourth seed Alexander Zverev faces Slovenian Aljaz Bedene while last year’s runner-up Marin Cilic has a tricky encounter with Australian Bernard Tomic.

A highlight of first round clash will see Australia’s unseeded Nick Kyrgios up against Canada’s big-serving 16th seed Milos Raonic, with the winner facing either Stan Wawrinka or Ernest Gulbis while three time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has a tough clash with 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut who is returning from a hip injury.

Double exemption in GST: Small businesses relaxed

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January 10, 2019

The GST council doubled the exemption limit and raised the threshold for availing the composition scheme in a bid to give relief to small businesses on Thursday. The GST Council doubled the GST exemption limit to Rs 20 lakh for north eastern states and Rs 40 lakh for the rest of the country, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters here.

The scope of the GST Composition Scheme under which the small traders and the businesses pay a small tax based on the turnover rather than the value addition which was raised to 1.5 crore from 1 crore. The twin move would give relief to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), he said.

The council also allowed Kerala to levy 1 per cent calamity cess on intra-state sales for a period of up to two years. On including real estate and lottery under the Goods and Services Tax, the council decided for form a seven-member group of ministers after differences of opinion emerged at the meeting, he said.

Congress likely to appoint Sheila Dikshit to head Delhi Congress

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January 10, 2019

Days after incumbent Ajay Maken resigned from the post of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President, former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to take over as the Congress’ Delhi state unit chief. The 80-year-old leader is likely to be assisted by two Working Presidents, the sources added.

Dikshit served as Delhi Chief Minister for three consecutive terms till 2013 when the Congress lost power.

Maken, a 54-year-old former minister in Dikshit’s Cabinet, stepped down on January 4 citing health reasons. He served as the party unit head for about four years.

The change of guard in Delhi Congress assumes significance as the party is gearing up to brighten its fortunes in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, considering that the BJP had bagged all the seven seats at stake in the capital in the last general elections.

Heavy snowfall in North Sikkim: Army rescues 150 stranded tourists

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January 10, 2019

The Indian Army has rescued 150 tourists stranded in north Sikkim due to heavy snowfall, an official said on Thursday.

The tourists, including 11 children and 34 women, were stuck at Lachung valley, a popular destination in North Sikkim district following heavy snowfall on Wednesday.

Troops of Trishakti Corps launched quick reaction teams, including medical staff, to locate the tourists who were stranded in their vehicles.

Following search and rescue, the tourists were given medical care by the soldiers and brought to the nearest Army camps, the official said.

All the tourists were rescued by the soldiers in just four hours, bringing a sigh of relief among the anxious travellers.

The rescued tourists were provided with medical care, food and shelter at the Army camps in view of the unabated snowfall and temperatures dipping to minus 10 degrees Celsius.

The tourists were in 43 vehicles, of which 23 were recovered, the official said.

The Army had on December 28 rescued 3,000 tourists stranded at Nathula area in the biggest ever rescue operation carried out in Sikkim.