PTI top stories at 8 pm

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STORIES ON THE WIRE

Foreign:

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Climate change, terrorism grave concerns: PM Modi at WEF

Davos: Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister to address the World Economic Forum (WEF) here today during which he talked about "serious" challenges and "grave concerns" facing the world, including terrorism. By Barun Jha

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Modi meets Indian CEOs with 'together we can' message

Davos: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met a group of Indian CEOs at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting here, as India presented a collective pitch for showcasing the growth story of the country. By Barun Jha
 

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UN-INDIA-LD PAK

No mediation on Kashmir unless both parties agree: UN chief

United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has ruled out any mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue unless all parties agree to it and asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through talks amidst heightened tensions along the border.

FGN36 US-2NDLD SHUTDOWN

Trump signs funding bill, ends 3-day US government shutdown

Washington: Claiming a "big win", President Donald Trump today signed a bill to end a three-day government shutdown after striking a deal with Democrats to hold a debate on the future of over 700,000 young undocumented immigrants. By Lalit K Jha

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OLY-NKOREA

Seoul envoys visit N Korea to prepare pre-Olympics events

Seoul: A South Korean delegation crossed into the North today to inspect venues for joint Olympic-linked events, even as controversy over the rapprochement mounted and Pyongyang condemned demonstrators who burned Kim Jong-Un's image as "traitors". (AFP)

Legal:

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MH-HC-SOHRABUDDIN-PIL

Sohrabuddin case: CBI to oppose PIL over Shah's discharge

Mumbai: The CBI today said it will oppose the PIL filed in the Bombay High Court against the agency's decision not to challenge a lower court order discharging BJP president Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case.

LGD12 SC-PADMAAVAT (Lead expected)

SC refuses to modify order allowing release of 'Padmaavat'

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to modify its earlier order which had cleared the decks for the nationwide release of 'Padmaavat', saying people must understand that orders of the top court have to be "abided with".

LGD14 SC-LD MARRIAGE

Love jihad: SC concerned about adult's choice to marry someone

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today made it clear that the National Investigation Agency cannot probe the marital status of a Kerala man and a woman, alleged to be a victim of 'love jihad', saying it was concerned about the choice of an adult to marry someone.

LGD18 DL-HC-LD AAP DISQUALIFICATION

Office of profit: AAP MLAs move HC against disqualification

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court will tomorrow hear fresh petitions filed by 20 AAP MLAs challenging the Centre's notification against their disqualification as legislators for holding office of profit.

Nation

DEL26 MH-SENA 2NDLD POLLS

No truck with BJP for LS, Maha polls, says Shiv Sena; draws opposition ridicule

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena said today it will have no truck with ally BJP in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, but was silent about its continuance in the governments at the Centre and in the state, drawing ridicule from the Congress which dubbed the announcement as "laughable".

DEL33 ASEAN-PM-BILATERALS

PM to hold 9 bilateral meetings on sidelines of ASEAN meet

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold nine bilateral meetings with leaders of Southeast Asian countries on the sidelines of the India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit with a focus on key areas of counter-terrorism, security and connectivity.

DEL38 BIZ-ASEAN-JAITLEY

FM invites ASEAN nations to invest in India's infra, services

New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today invited ASEAN nations to invest in India, especially in infrastructure and services, saying the country is getting globally integrated in terms of trade and investments.

DEL21 CBI-LD COAL

CBI begins probe into Rs 487 cr coal import scam

New Delhi:The CBI has begun a probe into an alleged scam of Rs 487 crore related to over-valuation of inferior quality of coal imported from Indonesia which was passed on to NTPC and Arvali Power Corporation as superior quality in collusion with officials.

DEL29 DL-HRD-LD DARWIN

Darwin theory row: Javadekar tells Singh to refrain from 'such comments'

New Delhi: Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar today said he had asked his minister of state Satyapal Singh to refrain from making comments on issues such as Darwin's evolution theory.

DEL23 POL-CPM-IMPEACHMENT

CPI(M) begins efforts to bring impeachment motion against CJI

New Delhi: The CPI(M) today kick started its efforts to rally opposition parties for bringing an impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra in Parliament.

DEL37 DL-AAP-LD CEC

AAP attacks Rawat on his first day as CEC

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat was targeted by the AAP on his very first day in office today with the party terming as "false" his claim that the Delhi MLAs, disqualified on charge of holding office-of-profit, did not seek hearings on the issue.

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ITX-POLITICAL-CASH

Do not donate over Rs 2k in cash to political parties:I-T dept

New Delhi: The Income Tax Department today cautioned people against indulging in illegal cash transactions including donating more than Rs 2,000 to political parties.

DEL17 BIZ-LD STOCKS

Mkt juggernaut continues; Sensex scales 36,000, Nifty tops 11K

Mumbai: Domestic equities continued euphoric run for the fifth straight day riding a wave of optimism, with the BSE Sensex surging past the 36,000-level and the NSE Nifty breaching 11,000 for the first time ever following IMF's GDP forecasts for India coupled with positive global cues.

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UP-RAPE-BLOOD LETTER

Rape victim writes in her blood to Modi, UP CM for justice

Raebareli: Desperate to get justice for the wrongs done on her, a rape victim has reportedly written a letter in her blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath, demanding action against those responsible for her state.

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UP-DALIT GIRL BURNT ALIVE

Dalit girl burnt alive in UP

Pratapgarh: A 19-year-old Dalit girl was burnt alive allegedly by a father-son duo in Lalganj area, police said today.