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Government approves 27th tranche of electoral bonds; sale from Monday https://ift.tt/bMKcC7Y

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The government on Friday approved the issuance of the 27th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale on July 3. The decision comes ahead of assembly elections of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. Poll dates are likely to be announced in a couple of months.

Himanta Biswa Sarma calls on PM Modi over Assam flood situation https://ift.tt/sXiLMJT

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Modi appreciated the steps taken by the state government to deal with the flood situation and assured Sarma that all possible help and assistance will be extended by the Centre, it said Sarma also briefed him about the various development initiatives taken by the state government.

Debris from implosion of Titanic-bound submersible is returned to land https://ift.tt/KEAVqwO

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Debris from the lost submersible Titan, which imploded during its voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has been returned to land in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The investigation into the implosion and the death of all five people on board is now focusing on analyzing the recovered debris for clues. The Coast Guard, along with other government agencies in the US and Canada, is leading the investigation.

Vanderpump Rules Season 11: Lala Kent reveals anxiety issues. This is what she said https://ift.tt/YEaCtBj

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The shooting of Vanderpump Rules season 11 is scheduled to commence from Wednesday onwards. Fans have a reason to celebrate. However, one of the significant cast members, Lala Kent, has revealed that she is having anxiety due to it.

Donor disclosure rules tightened for trusts https://ift.tt/8jmE6Xt

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These entities will also have to furnish an undertaking to the effect that the activities undertaken by them were charitable, religious or religious-cum- charitable in nature. The CBDT has also tweaked the format of the undertaking to be given as per the latest rules that will come into effect from October 1.

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide-hit Mandi-Kullu highway opens after 20 hours https://ift.tt/NnXWb9d

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US: Abortion activists march in Washington https://ift.tt/DOMZiwu

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Egyptian PM receives Modi at Cairo in a show of growing ties https://ift.tt/TPCI6Bu

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Indian investments in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, with Egypt seeking Indian investments to boost the local economy, are also on the cards during the Modi's trip. A pact on agriculture sector cooperation to share best practices could also be announced, said the people cited above.

Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar gets first digital movie theatre https://ift.tt/cjmlWL7

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The theatre boasts of 120 luxurious reclining seats, an HD quality screen, and a state-of-the-art sound system, guaranteeing a top-notch cinematic experience for the residents.

Google backs creation of cybersecurity clinics with USD 20 million donation https://ift.tt/GqRJUaf

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Google hopes to add cybersecurity clinics to that list. Google CEO Sundar Pichai pledged USD 20 million in donations on Thursday to support and expand the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics to introduce thousands of students to potential careers in cybersecurity, while also helping defend small government offices, rural hospitals and nonprofits from hacking.

Gujarat: Enforcement Directorate seizes over Rs 1 crore cash in Rs 2000 denomination https://ift.tt/OjTLNHI

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"ED seized cash worth Rs 1.62 Crore including more than Rs 1 Crore in 2000 rupees currency notes, documents related to more than 100 properties, power of attorneys, various incriminating documents relating to firms/companies/ establishments and cash transactions, digital evidence and 3 bank lockers keys during a search at nine residential & commercial premises of criminal Suresh Jagubhai Patel & his associates, in Daman & Valsad, Gujarat," the agency said in a statement.

Unified child helpline to be run by cops not NGOs https://ift.tt/Tb4thmQ

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After integration, the helpline number will be operated through the local district administration and police. Sources in the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) told ET that this has been done to correct several anomalies in the existing system.

PM Modi arrives in New York on first leg of State visit to US https://ift.tt/nTdF1kM

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Cam Whitmore may be picked as high as No.4 in NBA draft; Details here https://ift.tt/cmtw4Lj

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Cam Whitmore may be going to Houston Rockets or Detroit Pistons at the NBA draft Thursday.

Interstate 74 demolition: Watch the controlled explosion to demolish parts of old bridge over Mississippi River https://ift.tt/v9nFfMZ

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Interstate 74 is set to be completely demolished by next year, as per the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Planning of revolt against Uddhav Thackeray started 6-7 months after he became Maharashtra CM: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Nitin Deshmukh https://ift.tt/5o1A8P9

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Rebel leaders who left for Guwahati were the main conspirators in Shiv Sena's revolt against Maharashtra's Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, according to an Akola district MLA from Shiv Sena (UBT), Nitin Deshmukh. Deshmukh claimed that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' claim to have made Eknath Shinde chief minister is false. He added that only Shinde and Union Home Minister Amit Shah knew who was going to be the chief minister. Deshmukh also said that the revolt planning started around six months after Thackeray became the Chief Minister.

Bhutanese refugees scam: Nepal court sends 16 to judicial custody two bailed https://ift.tt/zhoFUgB

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Controversy Surrounds Velma's Season 2 renewed Twitter reacts https://ift.tt/Hcrpo7D

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The renewal of Velma for a second season has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media platforms.

Congress accuses Modi regime to trying to scuttle Karnatakas free rice scheme BJP hits back https://ift.tt/lGeX5vm

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AICC general secretary RS Surjewala accused the BJP of trying to scuttle implementation of its ambitious election promise. The programme, he said in a tweet, would cover 1.28 crore families consisting of about 4.42 crore people. The Congress regime, he said, was ready to set aside Rs 11,000 crore for the programme, but the Modi government had asked the Food Corporation of India (FCI) not to give Karnataka the additional rice it was asking for.

Disney announces release date and director for seventh installment of Alien series https://ift.tt/KsZRYyS

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The release date of the seventh installment of Alien has been announced. Disney also revealed datils about several other projects which are scheduled to be released soon.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says UN's moral legitimacy undermined https://ift.tt/VSeUstD

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Calling for an expansion of the security council, the minister said that the UN needs to become more democratic. "When India, the most populous nation, does not find a seat as a permanent member of the UNSC, it tends to undermine the moral legitimacy of the UN.

Anti-submarine warfare ship 'Anjadip' built for Navy launched https://ift.tt/0rk8si2

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The vessel was named after the island of Anjadip located off Karwar Port, Karnataka signifying its strategic maritime importance, an official release said.

We can work on hypersonic missiles too: Former BrahMos Aerospace chief Dr Sivathanu Pillai https://ift.tt/AvbkKtn

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Pillai addressed a gathering of BrahMos scientists, engineers and other staff members in the presence of Atul Dinkar Rane, (DG, BrahMos), DRDO and CEO and MD of BrahMos, Sanjeev K Joshi, Dy CEO, Praveen Pathak, Director, Market Promotion and Export and other esteemed officials. He said, "With the BrahMos programme, we proved to the world that India was the first country to have a supersonic cruise missile system."

Will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls: BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh https://ift.tt/WlfmTc4

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"Kaiserganj Lok Sabha se chunaav ladunga, ladunga, ladunga, (will definitely contest elections from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha)," Brij Bhushan Singh told reporters after addressing the public gathering, even as his fate remains uncertain with investigation into the charges made by wrestlers against him still ongoing.

Lily-Rose Depp had 'normal' childhood with parents, says her life is unlike her character in The Idol https://ift.tt/x0PVFKr

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The Idol star Lily-Rose Depp has revealed that her parents Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis raised her like a normal child would be raised, not a celebrity kid.

Golf merger: Market triumphs over pretentious morality https://ift.tt/DuosSXb

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In the middle of its biggest metamorphosis since Arnold Palmer inspired the creation of the PGA TOUR, Monahan and his crew are hard pressed to explain their unexpected bonds with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia.

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose meets SEC amid violence over nominations https://ift.tt/3tkJB21

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Bose held an emergency meeting with state election commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha after major chaos and violence broke out in various parts of West Bengal including Domkal in Murshidabad over alleged non-availability of nomination papers. He also enquired about central forces and police forces.

Manchester United takeover update: PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi denies any link https://ift.tt/3Rh7gOQ

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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has revealed that he is not involved in the reported takeover of Manchester United.

Donald Trump calls prosecutor a 'deranged psycho' https://ift.tt/1yS7Qcj

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In the eyes of his critics, he could not have done better if he had handed out handcuffs to law enforcement and held out his hands. Under the headline "The Stupidest Crimes Imaginable," one commentator said "we knew it would be bad," but no one imagined it would be so self-incriminating.

Novak Djokovic moves to the precipice of tennis supremacy https://ift.tt/jHDsYmx

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If Djokovic, the 36-year-old Serbian champion, can pull that off — and he will be a heavy favorite to do so against Casper Ruud of Norway — it will be the tennis equivalent of Djokovic barging into Nadal’s house, raiding his refrigerator and plopping down on his living room couch to watch a “Godfather” marathon.

Enforcement Directorate arrests M3M director Roop Kumar Bansal in money laundering case https://ift.tt/dgzMNWA

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Bansal was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Thursday and he was later produced in a special court in Panchkula in Haryana which sent him to seven-day ED custody, the agency said in a statement. The arrest, it said, was made in connection with the investigation being done against IREO and M3M groups for "diverting, siphoning off and misappropriating funds of investors and customers".

KCR to skip Oppn meet, keeps equal distance from Congress, BJP https://ift.tt/TrsLYv5

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The decision to skip the Opposition meet has been a well considered decision. Congress is the principal challenger of KCR's BRS in election-bound Telangana. While KCR's party had won 88 seats in the 2018 assembly election, Congress was a distant second but the second-largest party winning 19 seats. Sharing a common platform with Telangana's main Opposition party could send conflicting signals to the electorate in an election year.

50 new medical colleges approved in India this year, adding 8,195 undergraduate seats: Sources https://ift.tt/UDyMG3m

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India has approved 50 new medical colleges this year, including 30 government and 20 private colleges, to add 8,195 undergraduate seats to the country's total of more than 107,658. According to official sources, the colleges have been added across states such as Telangana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Assam, Karnataka, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Watch: President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Serbia for state visit https://ift.tt/iSnkZf1

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Odisha train crash: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw holds meeting with officials https://ift.tt/gNR9HTa

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The minister was also scheduled to hold a meeting with general managers (GMs) and divisional railway managers of zonal railways on the issue of safety, but it was chaired by Railway Board Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti.

Michael Bibi’s rare cancer diagnosis: All you may want to know https://ift.tt/PpgrodA

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Michael Bibi, who is a DJ and producer, has been diagnosed recently with a rare form of cancer, CNS Lymphoma. This cancer form affects the brain and the spine.

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy break-up: All you need to know https://ift.tt/yeq6JQ0

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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have broken up, though the reason for the separation is still not known.

‘See You in My 19th Life’ Netflix K-Drama coming soon. Know release date, episode schedule and more https://ift.tt/yJlewm4

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Netflix’s next Korean Drama list includes See You in My 19th Life and here we have covered many details about the upcoming show.

ED raids realty groups IREO, M3M, seizes luxury cars worth Rs 60 crore https://ift.tt/ObIPrsE

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The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized luxury cars and jewellery worth INR 65.75 crore ($8.8m) during raids on real estate firms IREO and M3M as part of a money laundering investigation. The ED alleges that the searches revealed “huge amounts of money running into hundreds of crores” being siphoned off through M3M, from which luxury cars and jewellery were purchased, with ownership denied by the Bansals, key stakeholders in the group. In one transaction, M3M Group allegedly received around INR 400 crore from IREO Group through “several shell companies in multiple layers,” where the acquisitions were shown as payments towards development rights.

India, EU ask WTO dispute settlement body not to adopt ruling on ICT import duties till September 19 https://ift.tt/XqO2b3T

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India and the European Union (EU) have requested the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) not to adopt its April 17 ruling against India's import duties on certain information and technology products. A communication to the WTO calls for a special meeting of the DSB on June 15, with the two sides asking for the panel's ruling to be postponed until September 19 as talks continue between the two regions in a bid to resolve the matter. The ruling was made following a case brought by the EU, Japan and Taiwan, and found that India was in violation of WTO trading norms by imposing the import duties.

Hand holding states, government sellers to integrate with ONDC: DPIIT Joint Secretary https://ift.tt/hGPcAoD

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"This will unlock value in the huge B2B (business-to-business) market by increasing access and discoverability of various businesses across the network. "As we look forward to the integration of credit in the ONDC, the business can hugely benefit from the open network ecosystem by being a part of the ONDC," he said here at a function - 'B2B Unlocked'.

BJP open to new ties to inject fresh energy into NDA https://ift.tt/lY59rCK

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Twenty-five years after it was formed, the NDA appeared redundant in the last nine years with perhaps just one meeting being called with the allies during this period. However, BJP leaders do consult and inform their allies about candidates for president and vice-president elections and hold meetings with their floor leaders of both houses during Parliament sessions.

MHA forms judicial panel to conduct probe Manipur violence https://ift.tt/uOzPXqD

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The judicial panel, which will be headquartered at Imphal, has been asked to submit its report "as soon as possible" but not later than six months, according to the notification. If it deems fit, the Commission can submit interim reports to the Centre. People familiar with the development said the decision to form a judicial inquiry panel was taken on the recommendation of Manipur government, which made the suggestion on May 29.

India is 3rd largest startup ecosystem 2nd largest mobile manufacturer in the world, says Ravi Shankar Prasad https://ift.tt/nzkcIOo

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'Electronic Interlocking change…', what led to Odisha train accident? Railways official explains https://ift.tt/R35je9c

Pope Francis prays for victims of Odisha train crash: 'May the Heavenly Father welcome the souls…' https://ift.tt/OJjkSMK

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Odisha train tragedy: PM Modi should immediately seek resignation of Railways Minister, says Gourav Vallabh https://ift.tt/yrHtbZK

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'We are peas in a pod': Eva Longoria on BFF Victoria Beckham and how they have sleepovers all the time https://ift.tt/sV5KW73

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Actor Eva Longoria has got talking about her unique friendship with former Spice Girl and fashion entrepreneur Victoria Beckham and how they meet up quite often in London.

Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Restoration work starts at the site of triple train crash https://ift.tt/VjiSFOM

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Strawberry Moon shines bright tonight; Mars, Venus also share sky https://ift.tt/AgUJHQs

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New Yorkers have a good news as they are in a prime position to gaze at Strawberry Moon at precisely 11:42 pm ET tonight.

‘Kentucky Derby’ finds new place as Churchill Downs suspends racing operations; Know details here https://ift.tt/WL0SMKs

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The unfortunate death of 12 horses since March 30 costs Kentucky Derby a relocation and as a result, Churchill Downs has come forward to suspend all racing operations from June 7 through July 3.