UN chief discusses reform, cooperation with Uzbekistan President

UN chief discusses reform, cooperation with Uzbekistan President

Tashkent, July 2 - Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss support for reforms in the country and the UN, said the presidential press service.

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Five Ukrainian fighter jets ruined in missile attack: Russia

Five Ukrainian fighter jets ruined in missile attack: Russia

Moscow, July 2 - The Russian armed forces launched a missile strike on an airfield in Ukraine's Poltava region, destroying five Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jets, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Shatrughan Sinha calls Sonakshi and Zaheer a ‘made for each other’ couple

Shatrughan Sinha calls Sonakshi and Zaheer a ‘made for each other’ couple

Mumbai, July 2 - Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who was recently admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai, has called his daughter Sonakshi and her husband Zaheer Iqbal a 'made for each other' couple.

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Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles, to play doubles with brother Jamie

Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles, to play doubles with brother Jamie

London, July 2 - Two-time champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Wimbledon men's singles event but is still planning to contest the doubles with his brother, Jamie.

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Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more

Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more

New Delhi, July 2 - Love to binge on pani puri? Beware, eating pani puri laden with artificial colours may increase your risk of various cancers and asthma amongst a host of other health issues, according to an expert on Tuesday.

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Houthis claim fresh attacks against four cargo ships

Houthis claim fresh attacks against four cargo ships

Sanaa, July 2 - Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching attacks against four cargo ships belonging to the US, Britain, and Israel.

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NDA nominates RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

NDA nominates RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

Patna July 2 - The NDA on Tuesday nominated Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) leader and former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Bihar.

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Brand Storii forays into West Bengal with the launch of Storii Devasom Spa & Resort

Brand Storii forays into West Bengal with the launch of Storii Devasom Spa & Resort

New Delhi, July 2 - Strengthening its brand presence pan India, Storii by ITC Hotels made its foray into West Bengal with Storii Devasom Spa & Resort, Kolkata.

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Nearly half of Punjab’s crop residue machine users continue to burn loose straw: Study

Nearly half of Punjab’s crop residue machine users continue to burn loose straw: Study

Chandigarh, July 2 - Nearly half of Punjab farmers using in-situ crop residue management (CRM) burn some loose paddy straw for the machine’s efficient operation and pest control, a new independent report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said on

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33 still missing in Brazil floods

33 still missing in Brazil floods

Sao Paulo, July 2 - At least 33 people are still missing in Brazil after flooding and landslides wreaked havoc in 90 per cent of the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving 179 people dead, said the state's civil defence agency.

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Electronics industry seeks lower tariffs, support for local ecosystem in upcoming budget

Electronics industry seeks lower tariffs, support for local ecosystem in upcoming budget

New Delhi, July 2 - The electronics industry on Tuesday urged the Central government to look into lowering tariffs on inputs in the upcoming budget and scale up local manufacturing to further beat China and Vietnam.

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Bengal Guv cancels Chopra trip, decides to return to New Delhi from Bagdogra

Bengal Guv cancels Chopra trip, decides to return to New Delhi from Bagdogra

Kolkata, July 2 - Even after reaching Bagdogra Airport on the outskirts of Siliguri in Darjeeling District of West Bengal, Governor CV Ananda Bose cancelled his trip to Chopra on Tuesday at the last minute.

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Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese village

Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese village

Beirut, July 2 - A Hezbollah member was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the village of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon, said Lebanese military sources.

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Maha LoP suspended for 5 days for using ‘abusive’ language against BJP legislator

Maha LoP suspended for 5 days for using ‘abusive’ language against BJP legislator

Mumbai, July 2 - Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT) on Tuesday was suspended for five days (till July 8) for allegedly using “derogatory” and “abusive” language against the BJP legislator Prasad Lad during

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Bansuri Swaraj moves notice against LoP Rahul Gandhi’s ‘inaccurate’ statements

Bansuri Swaraj moves notice against LoP Rahul Gandhi’s ‘inaccurate’ statements

New Delhi, July 2 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday moved a notice against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, for making a series of "inaccurate" statements during his speech.

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IAF rescues 13 fishermen stranded on Brahmaputra island in Assam

IAF rescues 13 fishermen stranded on Brahmaputra island in Assam

Guwahati, July 2 - The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday rescued 13 fishermen, who were stranded on a small island in the flooded Brahmaputra in Assam’s Dibrugarh district since June 28, State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials said.

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Euro 2024 and Copa America schedule: Round of 16 nears completion; Colombia face Brazil

Euro 2024 and Copa America schedule: Round of 16 nears completion; Colombia face Brazil

New Delhi, July 2 - The 2024 European Championship is nearing the end of the Round of 16 stage. Netherlands will take on Romania at the Allianz Arena and Austria will be facing Turkey in the battle of the underdogs.

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Fraudsters using FB, WhatsApp to dupe users in investment scams in India: Report

Fraudsters using FB, WhatsApp to dupe users in investment scams in India: Report

New Delhi, July 2 - Cybersecurity researchers have revealed the alarming rise of investment scams in India peddled through social media messaging platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, X, and others, in which fraudsters convince users to invest in crypto, stocks by promising

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LoP Rahul Gandhi used Parliament to ‘humiliate’ Hindus: K’taka BJP

LoP Rahul Gandhi used Parliament to ‘humiliate’ Hindus: K’taka BJP

Bengaluru, July 2 - Karnataka State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said that Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi used the Parliament to “humiliate” Hindus.

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Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with Pardo alla Carriera at 77th Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with Pardo alla Carriera at 77th Locarno Film Festival

Mumbai, July 2 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be honoured with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera, or career leopard, which pays tribute to his work in Indian cinema, at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival.

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