Sandeep Singh: Indian shooter forged in Siachen aims gold at 2024 Olympics

Sandeep Singh: Indian shooter forged in Siachen aims gold at 2024 Olympics

New Delhi, July 1 - Enduring temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius, India's top 10m rifle shooter Sandeep Singh found his resolve in the icy desolation of Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and spent months living in a tent, cooking his own

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Mauritanian President Ghazouani wins reelection

Mauritanian President Ghazouani wins reelection

Nouakchott, July 1 - Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani won reelection in the country's June 29 presidential poll, capturing 56.12 percent of the votes, according to provisional results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).

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Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel

Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel

Baghdad, July 1 - A Shiite militia group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, in an online statement on Monday, said that it launched a drone attack in the morning on a "vital site" in Israel's southern port city of Eilat.

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Mongolian President urges political parties to unite for national interests

Mongolian President urges political parties to unite for national interests

Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Monday urged political parties and a coalition that won seats in parliamentary elections to forget disputes and divisions arising during the elections and to unite and work together for the national interests of the

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ONDC adds 300 sellers, 400 women entrepreneurs to its network

ONDC adds 300 sellers, 400 women entrepreneurs to its network

New Delhi, July 1 - The government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Monday announced empowering 300 sellers and 400 women entrepreneurs, by adding them to its e-commerce network.

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Nation poised for golden times of ‘Viksit Bharat’, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

Nation poised for golden times of ‘Viksit Bharat’, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi, July 1 - Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday, listed many achievements of the BJP-led NDA government in the past 10 years and also mentioned

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New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial mindset: J&K L-G

New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial mindset: J&K L-G

Srinagar, July 1 - J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the new laws will free the criminal justice system from the colonial mindset.

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Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners

Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners

New Delhi, July 1 - India on Monday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.

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Shivakumar should become CM, says Cong MLA; CM Siddaramaiah points at high command

Shivakumar should become CM, says Cong MLA; CM Siddaramaiah points at high command

Ballary, (Karnataka) July 1 - The tussle within the Karnataka Congress over the Chief Minister's post is escalating.

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Singapore police seize 1.28 mn fund for scam

Singapore police seize 1.28 mn fund for scam

Singapore, July 1 - Singapore police blocked 40 suspicious bank accounts and seized over 1.28 million Singapore dollars (945,000 U.S. dollars) during an operation between June 20 and June 27, according to the latest statement from the police.

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Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors log sales growth in April-June quarter

Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors log sales growth in April-June quarter

Mumbai, July 1 - Maruti Suzuki India sold 179,228 units in June, compared to 159,418 units in the same month last year, it said on Monday.

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Reeling under severe inflation, Pakistanis slam govt for increasing fuel price

Reeling under severe inflation, Pakistanis slam govt for increasing fuel price

Islamabad, July 1 - The Pakistan government's decision to increase the petrol price by at least Rs 9.56 per litre is being massively criticised by people of the country who are already reeling under severe inflation and questioning the imposed taxes in the

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Mongolia’s election body hands over ID cards to newly elected legislators

Mongolia’s election body hands over ID cards to newly elected legislators

Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolia's General Election Commission (GEC) handed over identification cards to newly elected members of parliament at the State House here on Monday.

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Will decide within 3 months on Old Pension Scheme for teachers: Ajit Pawar

Will decide within 3 months on Old Pension Scheme for teachers: Ajit Pawar

Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday announced that the state government will take a decision within three months regarding the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for teachers.

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Lt Gen Sharma takes charge as GOC of Army Training Command in Shimla

Lt Gen Sharma takes charge as GOC of Army Training Command in Shimla

Shimla, July 1 - Lt Gen Devendra Sharma on Monday took over as the 25th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla.

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UP: BJP appoints ministers for constituencies facing by-polls

UP: BJP appoints ministers for constituencies facing by-polls

Lucknow, July 1 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in Uttar Pradesh, has started gearing up for assembly by-elections on 10 seats.

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Sensex jumps 443 points, IT stocks lead rally

Sensex jumps 443 points, IT stocks lead rally

Mumbai, July 1 - Indian stock indices closed in green on Monday following the rally in IT shares. At closing

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Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu’ remark in LS triggers intervention from PM, Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu’ remark in LS triggers intervention from PM, Amit Shah

New Delhi, July 1 - Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha was marked by huge pandemonium and uproar in the Lower House on Monday.

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Victims will get justice soon with new criminal laws, says Raj CM

Victims will get justice soon with new criminal laws, says Raj CM

Jaipur, July 1 - As the three new criminal laws came into force from Sunday midnight Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Monday that victims will get justice soon with the implementation of these laws.

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Maha Dy CM stays Deekshabhoomi renovation project after protests

Maha Dy CM stays Deekshabhoomi renovation project after protests

Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a stay on the Rs 200 crore Deekshabhoomi renovation project in Nagpur in the wake of ongoing agitation there.

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