Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from intense heat

Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR brings relief from intense heat

New Delhi, June 27 - Parts of the Delhi-NCR on Thursday received rain, bringing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions.

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Bolivia coup attempt fails, army general arrested

Bolivia coup attempt fails, army general arrested

La Paz, June 27 - Armoured vehicles and troops of the Bolivian Armed Forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening, hours after an attempted coup.

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BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi AIIMS; condition ‘stable’

BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi AIIMS; condition ‘stable’

New Delhi, June 27 - Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the AIIMS here late on Wednesday night, sources said, adding that the condition of the former Deputy Prime Minister is stable.

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India’s ‘ambitions great’, will play key role: US official on collaboration on semiconductor

India’s ‘ambitions great’, will play key role: US official on collaboration on semiconductor

Washington, June 26 - India may be at an early stage in semiconductor design and manufacturing but its "ambitions are great" and it will increasingly play a key role in the field, a top US official said on Wednesday.

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Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief

Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief

New Delhi, June 26 - Gandhi family loyalist Sam Pitroda has made a return to the helm of the Indian Overseas Congress, months after stepping down from the post following a huge political controversy that erupted over his 'racist' remarks and comments on

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After the Indo-Pacific, India, US to focus on cooperation in the Indian Ocean

After the Indo-Pacific, India, US to focus on cooperation in the Indian Ocean

Washington, June 26 - India and the United States are now turning towards the Indian Ocean as their next frontier of cooperation across a wide suite of issues from trade to security, drawing upon the "trust and confidence" they have developed working together

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MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on

MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on

New Delhi, June 26 -: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) clarified on Wednesday that it has not given Byju’s a clean chit over financial fraud as the investigation into the matter is still going on.

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Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in

Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in

New Delhi, June 26 - The resurgent Congress-led INDIA bloc has been latching on to every opportunity to corner the BJP-led NDA while reiterating that, as the voice of India, they will keep the government on a tight leash.

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in space amid Starliner tech glitch

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in space amid Starliner tech glitch

New Delhi, June 26 - In a growing concern, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) as engineers continue to fix the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that will take them back to Earth.

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CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case

CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case

New Delhi, June 26 - A court here on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam case.

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Ather Energy to invest Rs 2,000 cr in EV manufacturing facility in Maha: Fadnavis

Ather Energy to invest Rs 2,000 cr in EV manufacturing facility in Maha: Fadnavis

Mumbai, June 26 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that EV company Ather Energy is going to invest more than Rs 2,000 crore in a manufacturing facility in the state that will generate around 4,000 jobs.

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Muzumadar seeks ‘Women’s Test Championship’ ahead of one-off red-ball match against SA

Muzumadar seeks ‘Women’s Test Championship’ ahead of one-off red-ball match against SA

Chennai, June 26 - As India prepare for the one-off Test against South Africa, head coach Amol Muzumdar is focusing on the team’s potential for improvement across all facets of the game.

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Newly-elected Trinamool MLAs skip Guv’s invitation for oath ceremony, stage dharna at Assembly

Newly-elected Trinamool MLAs skip Guv’s invitation for oath ceremony, stage dharna at Assembly

Kolkata, June 26 - Two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators, namely Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat Sarkar from Bhagawangola, ignored the invitation from West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose to go to Raj Bhavan and participate in the swearing-in ceremony.

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NDA govt trying to cover up NEET scam: Sachin Pilot

NDA govt trying to cover up NEET scam: Sachin Pilot

Jaipur, June 26 - Former Rajasthan Deputy CM and Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government and accused it of covering up the NEET scam, which as per him, was the biggest issue in the

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Trump, Biden squabble over credit for Quad rebirth

Trump, Biden squabble over credit for Quad rebirth

Washington, June 26 - So who "put together" or "re-established" the Quad? The Trump campaign on Tuesday slammed President Joe Biden for claiming in a recent interview that he "put together" the Quad, an evolving multilateral group of nations comprising the United States,

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IMD forecasts heavy rain for West Peninsular Coast, Northwest India

IMD forecasts heavy rain for West Peninsular Coast, Northwest India

New Delhi June 26 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely along the country’s West Peninsular Coast during the next 3-4 days while rainfall activity is likely to increase over Northwest India with heavy to

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UK’s Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy biz outside US to Dr Reddy’s for $632 mn

UK’s Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy biz outside US to Dr Reddy’s for $632 mn

New Delhi, June 26 - UK-based consumer healthcare company Haleon on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) business outside of the US to Dr Reddy's Laboratories SA for 500 million pounds (about $632.55

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S. Korean Prez vows to expand systemic support for mental health services

S. Korean Prez vows to expand systemic support for mental health services

Seoul, June 26 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said the government will step up systemic support for mental health services encompassing prevention, treatment, and recovery to assist those in need.

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Telangana seeks release of Rs 693 crore under National Health Mission

Telangana seeks release of Rs 693 crore under National Health Mission

New Delhi/Hyderabad, June 25 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to immediately release Rs 693.13 crore pending dues to Telangana under the National Health Mission (NHM).

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‘Track, trace & eliminate’ illegal tobacco trade, control unrecorded alcohol: WHO

‘Track, trace & eliminate’ illegal tobacco trade, control unrecorded alcohol: WHO

New Delhi, June 25 - Countries must take effective steps to track, trace, and eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products, and control unrecorded alcohol, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.

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