Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 36,224

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 36,224

Gaza, May 31 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 36,224, according to a statement by health authorities in the Palestinian enclave.

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Finland submits defence pact with US for parliamentary approval

Finland submits defence pact with US for parliamentary approval

Helsinki, May 31 - The Finnish government has submitted the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the US for parliamentary approval. The agreement was signed last December.

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India and Russia to discuss business, building multipolar world at Saint Petersburg Economic Forum

India and Russia to discuss business, building multipolar world at Saint Petersburg Economic Forum

New Delhi, May 30 - A special India-Russia business dialogue is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) which will take place between June 5-8, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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SL urges Russia to stop sending Lankan mercenaries to battlefront

SL urges Russia to stop sending Lankan mercenaries to battlefront

Colombo, May 30 - Sri Lanka has urged Russia to immediately stop sending Lankan ex-military personnel, now serving as mercenaries in the war against Ukraine, to the warzone.

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Pakistan Army calls on judiciary to punish culprits behind 2023 riots and violence

Pakistan Army calls on judiciary to punish culprits behind 2023 riots and violence

Rawalpindi, May 30 - Terming it as pivotal for the "collective good" of the country, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday re-emphasised the significance of bringing to justice the culprits behind the violent attacks on military installations on

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Guterres hails UN Gender Advocate Award winner Major Sen as ‘true leader, role model’

Guterres hails UN Gender Advocate Award winner Major Sen as ‘true leader, role model’

United Nations, May 30 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called Indian Army Major Radhika Sen a “true leader and role model” while presenting her with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.

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Lok Sabha polls: Last phase of campaigning ends, all eyes on June 1 voting

Lok Sabha polls: Last phase of campaigning ends, all eyes on June 1 voting

New Delhi, May 30 - The campaigning for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections came to a close on Thursday as leaders from the prominent political parties heightened their efforts with rallies till the last minute.

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From 2014 to 2024, how BJP campaign revolved around PM Modi’s defining agenda

From 2014 to 2024, how BJP campaign revolved around PM Modi’s defining agenda

New Delhi, May 30 - The high-voltage campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections came to an end on Thursday evening, setting the stage for the seventh and final phase of polling on June 1.

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Delhi hospital fire tragedy: Owner sent to 14-day judicial custody

Delhi hospital fire tragedy: Owner sent to 14-day judicial custody

New Delhi, May 30 - A Delhi court on Thursday sent the owner of the Baby Care New Born Hospital, where seven children were recently killed in a massive fire, and a co-accused, to 14-day judicial custody.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights success of IBC, lashes out at Congress for holding back reform

FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights success of IBC, lashes out at Congress for holding back reform

New Delhi, May 30 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) introduced by the Modi government in 2016 has brought a paradigm shift in the debtor-creditor relationship and provides a streamlined, one-stop solution for resolving

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Iran begins registration for presidential election

Iran begins registration for presidential election

Tehran, May 30 - Registration for Iran's 14th presidential election began on Thursday morning under the directive of Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi.

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Stay alert, keep hawk’s eye on EVMs on June 4: BJP tells its booth in-charges

Stay alert, keep hawk’s eye on EVMs on June 4: BJP tells its booth in-charges

New Delhi, May 30 - After two and half months of marathon campaign and the last phase of polling on June 1, the stage is set for the counting of votes on June 4.

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T20 World Cup: When and where to watch India matches; Time, venues, schedule

T20 World Cup: When and where to watch India matches; Time, venues, schedule

New Delhi, May 30 - The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to begin on June 2 (as per IST) with co-hosts USA taking on Canada in the opening fixture at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. India, the

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PM Modi reaches Kanyakumari for 3-day meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

PM Modi reaches Kanyakumari for 3-day meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Chennai, May 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kanyakumari helipad just now. He reached the southernmost tip of the country in an air force helicopter.

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JD-U MLC claims 118 massacres took place during Lalu-Rabri rule of 15 years

JD-U MLC claims 118 massacres took place during Lalu-Rabri rule of 15 years

Patna, May 30 - With the voting for 8 Lok Sabha seats being held in Bihar on June 1, the JD-U's MLC and chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar has targeted the 15-year rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi and claimed

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Bengal LS Polls: Local cops to help CAPF QRTs reach the trouble spots quickly

Bengal LS Polls: Local cops to help CAPF QRTs reach the trouble spots quickly

Kolkata, May 30 - One cop from either the Kolkata Police or the West Bengal Police will accompany each quick response team (QRT) of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) during the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections covering nine seats

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‘Double trouble’ for Hardik Pandya ahead of T20 World Cup!

‘Double trouble’ for Hardik Pandya ahead of T20 World Cup!

New Delhi, May 30 - After a few rough years due to back injury needing surgery and inconsistent form, 2022 finally became the year when Hardik Pandya was back as India's go-to all-rounder, especially in the T20I format.

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J&K: 21 killed, 69 injured in Akhnoor road accident

J&K: 21 killed, 69 injured in Akhnoor road accident

Jammu, May 30 - The death toll in Thursday’s road accident in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district has risen to 21 while 69 injured people have been rescued from the accident site.

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Samsung grapples with labour dispute, semiconductor setbacks

Samsung grapples with labour dispute, semiconductor setbacks

Seoul, May 30 - Samsung is grappling with internal and external challenges at a critical time when it should be focusing on enhancing its competitiveness in the key semiconductor business amid a rapidly changing business environment.

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High-octane campaigning for Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats ends with PM Modi’s big push at four rallies

High-octane campaigning for Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats ends with PM Modi’s big push at four rallies

Chandigarh, May 30 - The high-octane campaigning for Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats, witnessing a four-cornered contest, came to an end at 5 P.M.

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