Heatwave: Rajasthan govt directs officials to ensure drinking water, medicines

Heatwave: Rajasthan govt directs officials to ensure drinking water, medicines

Jaipur, May 28 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed government officials to review the heatwave situation across the state and ensure adequate drinking water and medicines are available for the people.

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Sprinter Amoj Jacob credits one-month stay in Bahamas for Paris Olympics berth

Sprinter Amoj Jacob credits one-month stay in Bahamas for Paris Olympics berth

New Delhi, May 28 - Indian sprinter Amoj Jacob, who is part of the men's 4x400m relay team, credited the month-long stay in the Bahamas for securing the Paris Olympics berth.

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8 killed as jeep falls into ravine in Pakistan

8 killed as jeep falls into ravine in Pakistan

Islamabad, May 28 - Eight members of a family were killed when their jeep fell into a ravine in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the police said.

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80 pc Indian employers believe tech added flexibility, helped promote gender equality

80 pc Indian employers believe tech added flexibility, helped promote gender equality

New Delhi, May 28 - About 80 per cent of employers in India believe that innovation powered by technology has helped them be more flexible, promoting more gender equality, according to a new report on Tuesday.

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Germany sees largest number of naturalisations in over 20 years

Germany sees largest number of naturalisations in over 20 years

Frankfurt, May 28 - The number of people granted German citizenship reached the highest level last year since records began in 2000.

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MP govt shuts down 66 ‘unsuitable’ nursing colleges

MP govt shuts down 66 ‘unsuitable’ nursing colleges

Bhopal, May 28 - The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 66 nursing colleges across the state, three months after the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order over 'irregularities' in affiliation.

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New Parliament has inspired, strengthened developing India, says Union Minister Joshi

New Parliament has inspired, strengthened developing India, says Union Minister Joshi

Hubballi, (Karnataka) May 28 - Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated on Tuesday that the new Parliament inaugurated one year ago on this day, has inspired and strengthened developing India.

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Major League Cricket granted official List-A status by ICC

Major League Cricket granted official List-A status by ICC

San Francisco, May 28 - The Major League Cricket (MLC) was granted official List-A status from the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of its second season, which commences on July 5.

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Russia says NATO conducting nuclear strike drills near its border

Russia says NATO conducting nuclear strike drills near its border

Moscow, May 28 - NATO is practicing nuclear strikes against Russia, Army General Vladimir Kulishov, first deputy director of Russia's Federal Security Service and head of the Border Service, said on Tuesday.

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4 killed in landslides in Indonesia

4 killed in landslides in Indonesia

Jakarta, May 28 - At least four people have been killed after rain-triggered landslides hit the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua last week, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Amit Sadh shares his travel hack: Throw away the GPS, get lost in nature

Amit Sadh shares his travel hack: Throw away the GPS, get lost in nature

Mumbai, May 28 - Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for ‘Sultan’, ‘Breathe’, ‘Duranga’, and others, has shared his travel hack.

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Bharat’s security prowess unsettles West-centric global security dynamics

Bharat’s security prowess unsettles West-centric global security dynamics

New Delhi, May 28 - Over the past year, India has found itself at the epicentre of Western allegations, coupled with old friend camaraderie with Pakistani generals accusing Indian officials of undermining the sovereignties of nations by purportedly engaging in the termination of

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Screening at Cannes ACID means I must continue making responsible cinema: Maisam Ali

Screening at Cannes ACID means I must continue making responsible cinema: Maisam Ali

New Delhi, May 28 - He says when one moves physically to another place, it is not just the body that displaces. And when one comes back, he may suddenly become an 'outsider'.

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5 electrocuted to death in Bangladesh during Cyclone Remal

5 electrocuted to death in Bangladesh during Cyclone Remal

Dhaka, May 28 - At least four people have been killed in separate electrocution accidents in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, due to heavy rain and gusty winds caused by Cyclone Remal.

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‘To leave after first round was not an ideal return’, says Nadal after shock Roland Garros exit

‘To leave after first round was not an ideal return’, says Nadal after shock Roland Garros exit

Paris, May 28 - It was an emotional evening at Court Philippe-Chatrier as the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal made a shocking first round exit from Roland Garros after losing to Alexander Zverev.

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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu invests in homegrown drone startup Yali Aerospace

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu invests in homegrown drone startup Yali Aerospace

New Delhi, May 28 - London-based consumer tech brand Nothing on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vishal Bhola as President for India business.

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Parul Gulati plays aspiring actress who leverages social media in ‘Blue Tick’

Parul Gulati plays aspiring actress who leverages social media in ‘Blue Tick’

Mumbai, May 28 - Actress Parul Gulati, who will be starring in the upcoming social media show 'Blue Tick', shared that she portrays the role of an aspiring actress who leverages social media to propel her dreams.

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India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

New Delhi, May 28 - India on Tuesday announced an immediate relief assistance of US$ 1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea which was devastated by a massive landslide on May 24.

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Shahjahan adopted innovative way to launder land grabbing money: ED chargesheet

Shahjahan adopted innovative way to launder land grabbing money: ED chargesheet

Kolkata, May 28 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its chargesheet on Monday stated that suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan adopted innovative way to channelise illegal money that he earned through land grabbing.

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Nothing appoints Vishal Bhola as President for India biz

Nothing appoints Vishal Bhola as President for India biz

New Delhi, May 28 - London-based consumer tech brand Nothing on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vishal Bhola as President for India business.

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