Month: June 2024

“Strictest Punishment For NEET Accused”: President Murmu In Parliament

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“Strictest Punishment For NEET Accused”: President Murmu In Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of Parliament. New Delhi: Controversy – from leaked question papers to the award of ‘grace marks’- over the NEET exam for admission to medical courses found mention in President Droupadi Murmu’s speech in Parliament Thursday morning. Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses – the first in Prime…

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Iran presidential election 2024: First candidate drops out of election, due to take place on June 28 amid voter apathy

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Iran presidential election 2024: First candidate drops out of election, due to take place on June 28 amid voter apathy

In this picture made available by Iranian state-run TV, Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, left, embraces reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian after the conclusion of the candidates debate at the TV studio in Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP A candidate in Iran’s presidential election withdrew from the race late on June 26, becoming…

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World

Ahead Of UK Polls, All You Need To Know About British PM Rishi Sunak

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Ahead Of UK Polls, All You Need To Know About British PM Rishi Sunak

The United Kingdom will vote on July 4 in a snap general election called by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. With his Conservative Party trailing the Labour Party by 21 points in the latest polls, Mr Sunak faces an uphill task to retain his party’s 14-year grip on power and own position as Prime Minister. Here…

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Myanmar opium crisis: Junta in Myanmar struggles to curb opium cultivation

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Myanmar opium crisis: Junta in Myanmar struggles to curb opium cultivation

A villager walks in a flourishing poppy field at Nampatka village, Northern Shan State, Myanmar | Photo Credit: AP Conflict-ravaged Myanmar is “facing challenges” in stemming opium poppy cultivation, the junta said on Wednesday, months after the United Nations said the country had become the world’s biggest producer of the narcotic substances. Myanmar’s legal economy…

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World

Singapore port congestion shows global impact of Red Sea attacks

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Singapore port congestion shows global impact of Red Sea attacks

Congestion at Singapore’s container port is at its worst since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign of how prolonged vessel re-routing to avoid Red Sea attacks has disrupted global ocean shipping—with bottlenecks also appearing in other Asian and European ports. Retailers, manufacturers and other industries that rely on massive box ships are again battling surging rates,…

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Business

Choke-Hold: A Look At South Africa’s Painful Past At ICC Events

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Choke-Hold: A Look At South Africa’s Painful Past At ICC Events

South Africa and World Cup semifinals used to be a sporting tragedy of Shakepearean proportions. Not anymore. Shedding the unwanted tag of perennial “chokers” the Proteas marched into their maiden T20 World Cup final unbeaten in Tarouba, Trinidad, comfortably beating tournament giant-slayers Afghanistan. The triumph wiped off years of heartache and the trauma…

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Sports

Biden – Trump Presidential debate: When and Where to watch the first general election presidential debate

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Biden – Trump Presidential debate: When and Where to watch the first general election presidential debate

This combination of pictures show U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage set for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race as millions of potential voters tune in. | Photo Credit: AFP…

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World

India vs England Hourly Weather Report Guyana: Washout Threat Looms, Rain Likely To Knock Out…

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India vs England Hourly Weather Report Guyana: Washout Threat Looms, Rain Likely To Knock Out…

Guyana expecting some downpour when India take on England© X (Twitter) India gear up for the T20 World Cup 2024 showdown against England, the defending champions, as the two teams come face to face in the second semi-final of the match in Guyana on Thursday. Contrary to the first semi-final between South Africa…

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Women’s rights will be raised at UN meeting being attended by Taliban: UN official

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Women’s rights will be raised at UN meeting being attended by Taliban: UN official

Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Nations (UN) political chief who will chair the first meeting between Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and envoys from about 25 countries answered sharp criticism that Afghan women have been excluded, saying on June 26 that women’s rights will be raised at every session. Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo…

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Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood Quits

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Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood Quits

Chris Silverwood and Mahela Jayawardene© X(Twitter) Sri Lanka’s head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday stepped down from the role following the team’s dismal outing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the SLC announced. Former captain Mahela Jayawardene had resigned from the post of the consultant coach on Wednesday. “Being an international coach means…

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