Why Jon Bon Jovi finds it ‘crazy’ to call Paul McCartney his friend

Why Jon Bon Jovi finds it ‘crazy’ to call Paul McCartney his friend

Los Angeles, May 24 - The rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has opened up about his friendship with the Beatles legend Paul McCartney.

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DD Kisan to launch two AI anchors who can speak 50 languages

DD Kisan to launch two AI anchors who can speak 50 languages

New Delhi, May 24 - In a bid to keep up with the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Doordarshan Kisan has announced plans to launch two AI anchors who can speak in 50 languages, including from India and abroad, said the Ministry of

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NP Singh, MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, moves on

NP Singh, MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, moves on

New Delhi, May 24 - NP Singh, Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has stepped down after 25 years at the company.

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About 100 feared dead during huge landslide in Papua New Guinea

About 100 feared dead during huge landslide in Papua New Guinea

Sydney, May 24 - About 100 people were feared dead after a huge landslide battered a remote village in Papua New Guinea, the media reported.

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South Korea sanctions 7 North Koreans, 2 Russian ships for illegal arms, fuel trade with Russia

South Korea sanctions 7 North Koreans, 2 Russian ships for illegal arms, fuel trade with Russia

Seoul, May 24 - South Korea on Friday imposed independent sanctions on seven North Koreans and two Russian vessels for engaging in illicit weapons and fuel trade with Russia and other activities in violation of UN sanctions.

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Situation in Middle East not about taking sides: German Foreign Minister

Situation in Middle East not about taking sides: German Foreign Minister

Mainz, Germany, May 24 - Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has stated that it is not about taking sides in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East.

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ECI seeks reports on late-night police action at Bengal LoP’s rented residence

ECI seeks reports on late-night police action at Bengal LoP’s rented residence

Kolkata, May 24 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought reports about a late-night action by a team of West Bengal Police at the residence of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.

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Heatwave to continue in J&K, weather office issues advisory

Heatwave to continue in J&K, weather office issues advisory

Srinagar, May 24 - The weather office on Friday said that the heatwave conditions are likely to continue in J&K for the next five days.

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Two crore voters to decide fate of 223 candidates for Haryana’s 10 seats on May 25

Two crore voters to decide fate of 223 candidates for Haryana’s 10 seats on May 25

Chandigarh, May 24 - Nearly two crore voters, comprising 94 lakh women, in BJP-ruled Haryana on May 25 will decide the fate of 223 candidates, including two Union ministers, Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar, after weeks of heated campaign for 10

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Fate of 79 Bengal candidates to be sealed in 6th phase of LS polls

Fate of 79 Bengal candidates to be sealed in 6th phase of LS polls

Kolkata, May 24 - The fate of 79 candidates will be sealed on Saturday in the sixth phase of elections for eight Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal.

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Pinarayi Vijayan to celebrate his 79th birthday in ‘low-key’ manner

Pinarayi Vijayan to celebrate his 79th birthday in ‘low-key’ manner

Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 - Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will celebrate his 79th birthday in a 'low-key' manner on Friday as no lavish celebrations have been planned for the day.

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Lucknow gears up for ‘Bada Mangal’ festival

Lucknow gears up for ‘Bada Mangal’ festival

Lucknow, May 24 - Lucknow will embark on its month-long celebration of Bada Mangal, a celebration typical to the state capital, from May 29.

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LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Himachal, Punjab

LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Himachal, Punjab

New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on Friday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.

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Intense heatwave claims 8 lives in Rajasthan, Barmer hottest in country at 48.8-degree C

Intense heatwave claims 8 lives in Rajasthan, Barmer hottest in country at 48.8-degree C

Jaipur, May 24 - Intense heatwave claimed eight lives in four districts of Rajasthan -- Barmer, Balotra, Jalore, and Bhilwara -- as the maximum temperature at many places in the state shot up to 46-48-degree Celcius, with Barmer at 48.8 emerging as the

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Congress and Trinamool following Jinnah’s ‘divisive’ ideology, says MP CM Yadav

Congress and Trinamool following Jinnah’s ‘divisive’ ideology, says MP CM Yadav

Patna, May 23 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday that the leaders of Congress and Trinamool Congress were following the footsteps of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's divisive ideology which led to the the partition of the country.

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29 counting centres set up in Rajasthan for June 4 result day

29 counting centres set up in Rajasthan for June 4 result day

Jaipur, May 23 - Rajasthan Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta said on Thursday that 29 counting centres have been established across 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in the desert state through which votes cast by the people will be counted first through a postal

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High-pitched campaign for Phase 6 ends in Bengal amid pre-poll violence

High-pitched campaign for Phase 6 ends in Bengal amid pre-poll violence

Kolkata, May 24 - Campaigning for the eight Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal that will go to the polls in the sixth phase on May 25 concluded on Thursday amid reports of pre-poll violence in Nandigram under the Tamluk parliamentary constituency.

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At Rs 75 crore, Haryana witnesses sharp rise in pre-poll seizures

At Rs 75 crore, Haryana witnesses sharp rise in pre-poll seizures

Chandigarh, May 23 - The high-octane campaigning for the May 25 Lok Sabha elections in Haryana came to an end on Thursday with rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi.

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Irresponsible remarks against any religion will not be tolerated: Goa CM

Irresponsible remarks against any religion will not be tolerated: Goa CM

Panaji, May 23 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that irresponsible statements against any religion, which creates tensions, will not be tolerated and action will be taken as per law.

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Lengthy election schedule planned to serve PM Modi’s self-propaganda: Mamata Banerjee

Lengthy election schedule planned to serve PM Modi’s self-propaganda: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 23 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of deliberately preparing such a long schedule for the Lok Sabha elections to facilitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s self-propaganda.

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