J&K: Second encounter underway in Kulgam

J&K: Second encounter underway in Kulgam

Srinagar, July 6 - A second encounter is underway between the security forces and the terrorists which broke out in J&K’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

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Tatkare asks NCP cadres to step up outreach by connecting with all sections of society

Tatkare asks NCP cadres to step up outreach by connecting with all sections of society

Mumbai, July 6 - After its dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has decided to increase its presence across Maharashtra by stepping up its outreach with people from all sections of the society in the run-up to the

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Austrian Chancellor Nehammer calls PM Modi’s upcoming Vienna visit ‘special honour’

Austrian Chancellor Nehammer calls PM Modi’s upcoming Vienna visit ‘special honour’

Vienna, July 6 - Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Saturday labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Vienna as a "special honour", stating that he is eagerly looking forward to it.

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Vice-President tears into Chidambaram over ‘part-timers’ jibe on new criminal laws

Vice-President tears into Chidambaram over ‘part-timers’ jibe on new criminal laws

Thiruvananthapuram, July 7 - Without taking name, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday hit out at Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram over the latter’s comments that the three new criminal laws were drafted in the Parliament by ‘part-timers’, as he termed the Congress veteran's

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Paris Olympics: Recent success gives me confidence to aim for gold: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain

Paris Olympics: Recent success gives me confidence to aim for gold: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain

New Delhi, July 6 - Bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympic Games, woman boxer Lovlina Borgohain has expressed "confidence" in winning a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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India well-positioned to be key global space player in coming years: Vice-President Dhankhar

India well-positioned to be key global space player in coming years: Vice-President Dhankhar

New Delhi, July 6 - Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said India is well-positioned to be a key player in the global space sector in the coming years with its robust space programme and a growing pool of skilled professionals.

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Xi Jinping congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win

Xi Jinping congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win

Beijing, July 6 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating him on his election as the President of Iran.

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Varun Sharma reveals toughest part of playing ‘Khanna’ in ‘Wild Wild Punjab’

Varun Sharma reveals toughest part of playing ‘Khanna’ in ‘Wild Wild Punjab’

New Delhi, July 6 - Actor Varun Sharma, who plays a heartbroken 'Rajesh Khanna' in the upcoming movie 'Wild Wild Punjab', has opened up about his character and its traits, sharing that there's a very thin line between going caricaturish and doing it

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1st T20I: Abhishek, Jurel, Parag handed debuts as India elect to field first against Zimbabwe

1st T20I: Abhishek, Jurel, Parag handed debuts as India elect to field first against Zimbabwe

Harare, July 6 - Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag have been handed India T20I debuts as captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

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It’s India’s misfortune that Rahul Gandhi is the LoP: Haryana BJP MP

It’s India’s misfortune that Rahul Gandhi is the LoP: Haryana BJP MP

Rohtak, July 6 - Haryana BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra said on Saturday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi 'speaks without thinking' and it is a misfortune for the country that he is Leader of the Opposition (LoP).

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Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

New Delhi, July 6 - The eighth meet of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League is set to take place on Sunday at the Charlety Stadium in Paris, France.

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Manipur tribals’ conditional support to NRC demanded by Meiteis, Nagas

Manipur tribals’ conditional support to NRC demanded by Meiteis, Nagas

Imphal, July 6 - Days, after the leading Meitei and Naga organisations reiterated their demand to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state to curb infiltration from across the border, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) on Saturday said that they

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PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, discusses India-UK FTA

PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, discusses India-UK FTA

New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an early visit to India as both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free

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Labour govt will reconnect Britain, promises new UK Foreign Secretary

Labour govt will reconnect Britain, promises new UK Foreign Secretary

London, July 6 - Asserting that "diplomacy matters", Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday that the new Labour government will begin with a "reset" with Europe on climate and with the global South.

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This symptomless herpes virus can harm newborns, organ transplant & HIV patients

This symptomless herpes virus can harm newborns, organ transplant & HIV patients

New Delhi, July 6 - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common and symptomless herpes virus that can cause serious harm to newborn babies and people with impaired immune systems like organ transplant and HIV patients, said experts here on Saturday.

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BJP ran away from debate in MP Assembly, says Jitu Patwari

BJP ran away from debate in MP Assembly, says Jitu Patwari

Bhopal, July 6 - Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday accused Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led BJP government of running away from the debate in the Assembly.

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India in two finals in Asian Doubles Squash Championships

India in two finals in Asian Doubles Squash Championships

Johor (Malaysia), July 6 - Top Indian star Abhay Singh will feature in two finals at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships in Johor, Malaysia, on Sunday. On Saturday, he and Velavan Senthilkumar, the top seeds, stormed into the Men’s Doubles title round with

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Kerala HC asks Railways to manage waste on tracks

Kerala HC asks Railways to manage waste on tracks

Kochi, July 6 - The Kerala High Court has slammed Indian Railways for the waste found besides tracks and directed it to ensure proper disposal of garbage.

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Pak’s macroeconomic environment was challenging in 2023: Central bank

Pak’s macroeconomic environment was challenging in 2023: Central bank

Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's macroeconomic environment in the calendar year 2023 remained challenging amid rising inflation, weak foreign exchange inflows, pressures on external account and local currency, and low business confidence, particularly in the first half, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

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Flood alert for Pakistan provinces as monsoon season begins

Flood alert for Pakistan provinces as monsoon season begins

Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the potential for flash floods and urban flooding due to the ongoing torrential rain, marking the beginning of the monsoon season in various parts of the country.

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