Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy

Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy

United Nations, June 4 - Cybersecurity is a priority for South Korea as it takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council amid the emerging global threats, according to Seoul's Permanent Representative Joonkook Hwang.

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TN BJP eyeing giant leap in vote share, best-ever electoral show in southern state

TN BJP eyeing giant leap in vote share, best-ever electoral show in southern state

Chennai, June 3 - The Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP is awaiting a giant leap in its voter share coupled with the highest number of Lok Sabha seats in the southern state, if the Exit Poll projections by most agencies hold true.

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US President’s son Hunter Biden goes on trial on gun charges

US President’s son Hunter Biden goes on trial on gun charges

Washington, June 3 - US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is set to go on trial on Monday on three charges related to firearms possession, facing 25 years of maximum jail term if convicted.

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‘Sinister attempt’ made by foreign media to impact Indian elections: Report

‘Sinister attempt’ made by foreign media to impact Indian elections: Report

New Delhi, June 3 - A startling report on "massive foreign interference" in India's just-concluded Lok Sabha elections has revealed that "millions of dollars" were spent to impact the voter mindset and set a dangerous narrative around it through an "orchestrated and well-funded

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Ex-Brahmos Aerospace engineer awarded life term for spying for Pakistan’s ISI

Ex-Brahmos Aerospace engineer awarded life term for spying for Pakistan’s ISI

Nagpur, June 3 - An ex-engineer of Brahmos Aerospace, Nagpur, who was arrested in a sensational case of spying for Pakistan’s ISI, has been awarded a 14-year jail term by a sessions court here on Monday.

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Stock markets gain over Rs 12 lakh crore in single day in ‘rare’ phenomenon

Stock markets gain over Rs 12 lakh crore in single day in ‘rare’ phenomenon

Mumbai, June 3 - The Indian stock markets gained over Rs 12 lakh crore, or 3.25 per cent, on Monday as fundamentals, technicals and sentiments turned favourable at the same time, which is a rare phenomenon, experts said.

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‘PM Modi’s ‘sankalps’ from Kanyakumari Bharat’s next giant leap to greatness’

‘PM Modi’s ‘sankalps’ from Kanyakumari Bharat’s next giant leap to greatness’

New Delhi, June 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for dedicating the next 25 years to create a strong foundation for the coming generations and achieve a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) by 2047 has received a tremendous response from various corners of

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LeT commander Riyaz Dar, one more terrorist killed in J&K gunfight

LeT commander Riyaz Dar, one more terrorist killed in J&K gunfight

Srinagar, June 3 - Top LeT commander Riyaz Dar and one more terrorist were killed in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Pulwama district on Monday, officials said.

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Markets shatter all records, mad rush begins for stock programmers after PM Modi’s ‘June 4’ call

Markets shatter all records, mad rush begins for stock programmers after PM Modi’s ‘June 4’ call

Mumbai, June 3 - Shattering previous records, the Indian stock markets on Monday positively responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s prediction that "stock market programmers will get tired dealing with the rush" post-election results, albeit a day early.

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Australia seeks inputs on developing ‘new roadmap’ for closer economic engagement with India

Australia seeks inputs on developing ‘new roadmap’ for closer economic engagement with India

New Delhi, June 3 - The Australian government has invited public submissions as it prepares a new roadmap for the country's closer economic engagement with India. The roadmap will not only take stock of Australia's existing economic initiatives with India but also explore

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Delhi court extends BRS leader K Kavitha’s judicial custody till July 3 in excise policy case

Delhi court extends BRS leader K Kavitha’s judicial custody till July 3 in excise policy case

New Delhi, June 3 - A Delhi court on Monday extended till July 3 the judicial custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K Kavitha, in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

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SC dismisses plea filed against ECI relaxing postal ballot norms

SC dismisses plea filed against ECI relaxing postal ballot norms

New Delhi, June 3 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition filed by the YSR Congress Party challenging the Election Commission of India's circular relaxing the norms for deciding on the validity of postal ballots.

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EC asks CAPF’s 400 companies to stay in Bengal till June 19

EC asks CAPF’s 400 companies to stay in Bengal till June 19

Kolkata, June 3 - Fearing post-poll violence, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to retain 400 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 19.

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Adani Group’s market cap back to pre-Hindenburg level with huge stock rallies

Adani Group’s market cap back to pre-Hindenburg level with huge stock rallies

New Delhi, June 3 - Riding on two big rallies on the Indian indices, the Adani Group has regained its total market capitalisation after it was hit by a short-seller report in late FY23.

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PM Modi: We need to dream new dreams, convert them into reality

PM Modi: We need to dream new dreams, convert them into reality

New Delhi, June 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a period of meditation in Kanyakumari, returned to work with a renewed focus on India's future. Immediately upon his return, he held over half a dozen back-to-back meetings, demonstrating his dedication and urgency.

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Sensex, Nifty at all-time high as Exit Polls predict BJP win

Sensex, Nifty at all-time high as Exit Polls predict BJP win

Mumbai, June 3, - Indian equity benchmarks opened at an all-time high on Monday due to Exit Polls predicting a Modi government comeback.

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Adani Group companies’ shares surge near 10 pc in morning trade

Adani Group companies’ shares surge near 10 pc in morning trade

Mumbai, June 3 - The stock of key Adani Portfolio of companies surged nearly 10 per cent on Monday as soon as the markets opened, becoming among the top gainers.

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If something goes wrong with results, it would be due to disunity in INDIA bloc, says DMK leader

If something goes wrong with results, it would be due to disunity in INDIA bloc, says DMK leader

Chennai, June 3 - DMK Organising Secretary R.S. Bharathi has said that if by any chance the results of the Lok Sabha elections do not come in the favour of the INDIA bloc on Monday it would be due to the disunity among

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Voting underway for six Legislative Council seats in K’taka

Voting underway for six Legislative Council seats in K’taka

Bengaluru, June 3 - Voting was underway for six seats of the Legislative Council from graduates and teachers constituencies in Karnataka on Monday.

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Tight security arrangements for counting of votes in UP tomorrow

Tight security arrangements for counting of votes in UP tomorrow

Lucknow, June 3 - The counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh amid the three-tiered security arrangements.

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