Will hardliner-reformist face-off in Iran’s Presidential poll draw disenchanted voters to poll booths?

Will hardliner-reformist face-off in Iran’s Presidential poll draw disenchanted voters to poll booths?

New Delhi, June 27 - With Iran set to hold snap polls on Friday to elect the successor to late President Ebrahim Raisi, the contest, shaping up as a three-way race between two hardliners and a conservative, will head into a run-off, as

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Tehran mayor withdraws from Iran’s presidential race

Tehran mayor withdraws from Iran’s presidential race

Tehran, June 27 - Iranian presidential candidate Alireza Zakani on Thursday pulled out of the country's presidential race, becoming the second nominee to announce his withdrawal ahead of the election scheduled for Friday.

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Russia considers changes to its nuclear doctrine: Deputy FM

Russia considers changes to its nuclear doctrine: Deputy FM

Moscow, June 27 - Changes may be made to the Russian nuclear doctrine in light of the Ukraine war, local media reported on Thursday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

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Top US envoy in Seoul calls for int’l cooperation against cybersecurity threats

Top US envoy in Seoul calls for int’l cooperation against cybersecurity threats

Seoul, June 27 - The US ambassador to South Korea stressed on Thursday the importance of international cooperation in building resilience against cybersecurity threats, including those posed by North Korea.

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Delhi airport canopy collapse: One dead, several injured

Delhi airport canopy collapse: One dead, several injured

New Delhi, June 28 - At least one person was killed and eight others injured after a canopy of Terminal-1 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport collapsed on cars amid heavy rain on Friday.

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India leads global AI research, Bengaluru 7th best AI Hub: Report

India leads global AI research, Bengaluru 7th best AI Hub: Report

New Delhi, June 28 - Bengaluru is now ranked seventh on the top 10 list of artificial intelligence (AI) Hubs worldwide, a report showed on Friday, adding that India (tied with Germany) has the highest number of AI research institutions globally.

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T20 World Cup: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA

T20 World Cup: Rohit, Axar, Kuldeep excel as India outclass England, set up title clash with SA

Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - Captain Rohit Sharma slammed his 32nd T20I fifty through a 39-ball 57, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel picked three wickets each as India stormed into the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final after outclassing defending champions England

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Ajit Pawar set to present ‘please-all’ budget with Shinde guarantee in Maha Assembly today

Ajit Pawar set to present ‘please-all’ budget with Shinde guarantee in Maha Assembly today

Mumbai, June 28 - With an eye on the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, slated for September-October, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who holds finance and planning portfolios, is expected to present a 'please all' budget for 2024-25 at 2 p.m. on Friday.

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Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu amid tight security

Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu amid tight security

Jammu, June 28 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims embarking on the Amarnath Yatra from here to start this year's 52-day-long pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine.

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Canopy collapses at Delhi Airport’s Terminal-1, several injured

Canopy collapses at Delhi Airport’s Terminal-1, several injured

New Delhi, June 28 - At least six people were injured on Friday after a canopy at Terminal-1 of Delhi's IGI Airport collapsed on vehicles amid heavy rain.

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Punjab Police bust interstate drug smuggling syndicate, arrest man from Jharkhand

Punjab Police bust interstate drug smuggling syndicate, arrest man from Jharkhand

Chandigarh, June 28 - Punjab Police on Friday said they have busted one of the biggest interstate drug smuggling syndicates operating from Jharkhand and arrested the main culprit besides seizing 66 kg of opium.

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India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi

India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi

United Nations, June 28 - India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi.

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Miscreants ‘vandalise’ Asaduddin Owaisi’s house in Delhi

Miscreants ‘vandalise’ Asaduddin Owaisi’s house in Delhi

New Delhi, June 27 - Miscreants allegedly vandalised the official residence of Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM MP from Hyderabad, in Delhi's high-security Ashoka Road on Thursday night with black ink besides pasting posters demanding cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership.

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Indian Minorities Foundation rebukes USCIRF report for ‘distorting’ India’s religious landscape

Indian Minorities Foundation rebukes USCIRF report for ‘distorting’ India’s religious landscape

New Delhi, June 27 - The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) has issued a strong condemnation of a report prepared by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

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High command’s will be decision final, says Shivakumar on K’taka CM change buzz

High command’s will be decision final, says Shivakumar on K’taka CM change buzz

New Delhi, June 27 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that he would abide by whatever decision the Congress high command takes amid the buzz over a possible change in the Chief Minister's chair in the southern state.

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Nifty surpasses 24,000 for 1st time, Sensex goes past 79,000 after sharp bull run

Nifty surpasses 24,000 for 1st time, Sensex goes past 79,000 after sharp bull run

Mumbai, June 27 - Buoyed by strong buying once again, Sensex and Nifty surpassed the 79,000 and 24,000 levels, respectively, for the first time on Thursday.

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IND v SA, Women’s Test: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, live broadcast, venue

IND v SA, Women’s Test: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, live broadcast, venue

Chennai, June 27 - India will host South Africa for a one-off women's Test match, starting on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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UP govt committed to promoting MSMEs: Deputy CM Pathak

UP govt committed to promoting MSMEs: Deputy CM Pathak

Lucknow, June 27 - Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has said that the Uttar Pradesh government is committed to promoting MSME units, and for this, it has also changed its policies.

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Indian Railways posts double digit increase in track renewal

Indian Railways posts double digit increase in track renewal

New Delhi, June 27 - Indian Railways registered a robust 13.8 per cent increase in track renewal for financial year 2023-24 in comparison to the previous year, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Railways.

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Australia’s 1st renewable energy zone secures planning approval

Australia’s 1st renewable energy zone secures planning approval

Sydney, June 27 - The state government of New South Wales (NSW) said on Thursday that the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project has become the first of its kind in Australia to achieve planning approval.

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