Newsprint: November 30,2017
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News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reinforced the government’s sustained fight against black money. Describing Aadhaar as a major "power" to bring about "irreversible changes" in the common man's life, PM Modi said that Aadhaar will now be used in cases involving Benami properties. PM Modi also said that he is ready to face the “political price” for these measures. Delivering the address at the HT Leadership Summit, PM Modi sketched out his vision for a robust financial system in which the possibilities of generating black money are being constantly reduced
SPORTS
Mirabai Chanu has become the first Indian in over two decades to claim a gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA, exorcising the ghosts of her forgettable outing at the Rio Olympics. Chanu, who is employed with the Indian Railways, lifted 85kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk to total an impressive 194kg in the women's 48kg, in the process setting a new national record.
ENTERTAINMENT
Padmavati director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Central Board of Film Certification chief Prasoon Joshi will appear before a parliamentary panel to discuss the controversy surrounding the period drama. The 30-member parliamentary panel on IT has also asked the producers of the movie and officials of the information and broadcasting ministry to attend the meeting and brief it on the furore related to the film. Various Rajput groups and political leaders have accused Bhansali of distorting history in the movie by using a romantic dream sequence between the Rajput queen Padmini and Sultan Alauddin Khilji, a claim repeatedly denied by the filmmaker.
TECH
Xiaomi has launched Redmi 5A in India today. The ‘Made in India’ device will come with a metallic matte finish and will be available in three colour variants. The Redmi 5A sales will start from 12 noon, December 7, 2017, across Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores, followed by offline retailers including Mi Preferred Partners in the subsequent weeks.