Seven killed, 10 injured as van plunges into ravine in Pakistan

Seven killed, 10 injured as van plunges into ravine in Pakistan

Islamabad, July 4 - At least seven people of a family were killed and 10 others injured on Thursday after a van plunged into a ravine in Haripur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the rescue service reported.

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Zomato relaunches ‘Intercity Legends’ service with minimum order value of Rs 5K

Zomato relaunches ‘Intercity Legends’ service with minimum order value of Rs 5K

New Delhi, July 4 - Online food delivery platform Zomato has relaunched its 'Intercity Legends' service with a minimum order value of Rs 5,000.

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Out on bail, Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM

Out on bail, Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM

Ranchi, July 4 - Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Executive President Hemant Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand at a ceremony organised at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday.

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Manchester United extends manager Erik ten Hag’s contract until 2026

Manchester United extends manager Erik ten Hag’s contract until 2026

Manchester, July 4 - Manchester United have extended manager Erik ten Hag's contract until June 2026. The Dutchman was previously scheduled to stay with the club till the end of the 2024/25 season.

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UK warship to help Caribbean community affected by Hurricane Beryl

UK warship to help Caribbean community affected by Hurricane Beryl

London, July 4 - A British warship, deployed to the Caribbean since the end of 2023, will arrive in the Cayman Islands this weekend to offer support following the devastation brought in the region this week by Hurricane Beryl.

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MP HC directs ASI to submit report on disputed Bhojshala complex by July 15

MP HC directs ASI to submit report on disputed Bhojshala complex by July 15

Bhopal, July 4 - The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday directed the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to submit its final report on the disputed medieval-era Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district of the state by July 15.

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LoP Danve’s suspension reduced paving way for his participation in Maha House proceedings

LoP Danve’s suspension reduced paving way for his participation in Maha House proceedings

Mumbai, July 4 - The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday reduced Leader of Opposition (LoP), Ambadas Danve's suspension period to three days from five days.

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Govt slashes licence fee for women entrepreneurs, MSMEs in petroleum & explosives ventures

Govt slashes licence fee for women entrepreneurs, MSMEs in petroleum & explosives ventures

New Delhi, July 4 - Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has announced 80 per cent concession for women entrepreneurs and 50 per cent for MSMEs in fees for licences granted by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), according to

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PM Modi to visit Russia and Austria starting July 8

PM Modi to visit Russia and Austria starting July 8

New Delhi, July 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Russia and Austria on July 8-10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

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‘Vote for.. or to vote at all’: Iran Presidential run-off presents stark choices beyond reformist vs hardliner

‘Vote for.. or to vote at all’: Iran Presidential run-off presents stark choices beyond reformist vs hardliner

New Delhi, July 4 - He may have finished last in Iran's Presidential race but cleric Mostafa Pourmohammadi made waves as the deemed conservative candidate not only displayed a rather progressive view but identified the underlying issue the regime is grappling with -

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Centre announces Rs 200 crore scheme for green hydrogen testing infra

Centre announces Rs 200 crore scheme for green hydrogen testing infra

New Delhi, July 4 - The government on Thursday announced a Rs 200 crore scheme for funding testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for the development of standards and regulatory frameworks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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Prayagraj set to transform ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

Prayagraj set to transform ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

Lucknow, July 4 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing to make the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, scheduled to be held early next year, a grand and divine event.

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Beauties from 30 countries say ‘wah Taj’ as they visit Taj Mahal

Beauties from 30 countries say ‘wah Taj’ as they visit Taj Mahal

Agra, July 4 - A sea of 110 beauties from around 30 countries on Thursday visited Agra, Uttar Pradesh to witness one of the seven wonders of the world 'Taj Mahal'.

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Pawan Kalyan to complete three stalled films despite being Andhra Deputy CM

Pawan Kalyan to complete three stalled films despite being Andhra Deputy CM

Mumbai, July 4 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan, who recently tasted victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, has said that he will continue to work in films.

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Ahead of T20I series against India, Zimbabwe appoint Charl Langeveldt as bowling coach

Ahead of T20I series against India, Zimbabwe appoint Charl Langeveldt as bowling coach

Harare, July 4 - Ahead of the five-match T20I series against India, Zimbabwe have appointed former South Africa fast-bowler Charl Langeveldt as their new bowling coach. Zimbabwe had earlier appointed Justin Sammons as head coach and Dion Ebrahim as the batting coach.

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India to have 1st human in space, deep sea by 2025: Union Minister

India to have 1st human in space, deep sea by 2025: Union Minister

New Delhi, July 4 - India is set to witness the first human in space and deep sea by 2025, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Thursday at an event held in the national capital.

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Hathras stampede: 6 ‘Satsang’ organisers held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused

Hathras stampede: 6 ‘Satsang’ organisers held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused

Lucknow, July 4 - Six people have been arrested in connection with the stampede in UP's Hathras district during a religious discourse on Tuesday that left 121 people dead.

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Dept was with RJD for 18 months: Bihar minister shifts blame on Tejashwi for bridge collapse

Dept was with RJD for 18 months: Bihar minister shifts blame on Tejashwi for bridge collapse

New Delhi, July 4 - Under fire for a series of bridge collapses in Bihar, the tenth such incident in over a fortnight, the Rural Works Department (RWD) Minister, Ashok Choudhary, on Thursday sought to shift the blame on the RJD and its

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SCO leaders underscore multipolarity, oppose unilateral sanctions

SCO leaders underscore multipolarity, oppose unilateral sanctions

Astana, July 4 - Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members called on Thursday for the building of a multipolar world to address pressing security risks and challenges.

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India and Bhutan hail growth in trade and economic partnership

India and Bhutan hail growth in trade and economic partnership

Thimphu, July 4 - Eminent Indian business leaders from various sectors, including infrastructure, financial services, education, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, concluded their three-day visit to Thimpu on Thursday after having engaging conversations on expanding trade and economic ties between India and Bhutan.

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