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The story so far: Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on May 17 floated a consultation paper proposing a framework for facilitating investments by domestic mutual funds (MFs) in their overseas counterparts, or unit trusts (UTs) that invest a certain portion of their assets in Indian securities. It observed that the existing…
Mamata Banerjee joined party workers on stage for a dance New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee danced with several women on stage at her public rally today in the state’s South 24 Parganas. As her rally came to an end, she joined the Trinamool Congress’s women workers and members on stage and danced…
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The report found that 183 million people meet the definition of unemployed. File. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat Global unemployment is set to fall slightly this year, a United Nations agency said on May 29 , reversing its previous prediction of a rise while warning of “slow progress” on tackling inequalities. The International Labour Organization…
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Gautam Gambhir with the IPL trophy and Shah Rukh Khan (right).© Twitter Gautam Gambhir seems to have the Midas Touch in the IPL. After guiding Lucknow Super Giants to two successive IPL playoffs, this time he went a step ahead as Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor. Under his guidance, the Shreyas Iyer-led side played…
Hansi Flick has helped Bayern Munich win the Champions League and back-to-back German league titles. File | Photo Credit: AP Barcelona hired former Germany and Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick on May 29 as the replacement for Xavi Hernandez. It’s the 59-year-old Flick’s first coaching job since being fired by Germany in September last year….
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A drone view shows Mount Everest along with Khumbu Glacier and base camp in Nepal, April 30, 2024. File | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS An Indian climber who was evacuated from Mount Everest after he fell ill last week has died, taking the number of deaths this season on the world’s highest peak to five,…
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (File). New Delhi: A fresh chapter was written Wednesday in the persistent and bitter row between Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and the ruling AAP, after the former suspended and urged disciplinary proceedings against a senior member of Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj’s office. Dr RN…
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Men fish in a small lake located in front of a coal-burning power station located on the outskirts of Beijing September 23, 2009. Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday promised to put a “notable” brake on the country’s rapidly rising carbon emissions, but dashed hopes he would unveil a hard target to kickstart stalled climate…
Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park. File | Photo Credit: AFP Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii near the city of Naples have uncovered charcoal sketches drawn by children as young as six years old, depicting possibly violent fights they may have witnessed. The sketches of gladiator stick figures were discovered…
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Delhi recorded India’s highest-ever temperature today at 52.3 degrees Celsius (Representational) New Delhi: India’s highest temperature – 52.3 degrees Celcius – was recorded today in Delhi, which is witnessing an unprecedented and intense heatwave. The Mungeshpur weather station in northwest Delhi recorded India’s hottest-ever day today at 52.3 degrees Celsius at 2:30 pm. Soaring temperatures…
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