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File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Indian rupee nosedived 14 paise to 83.91 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) amid unabated outflow of foreign capital and volatile domestic equity markets. Forex traders said a weak American currency and lower level of crude prices, however, cushioned the local unit at lower level….
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Eyeing an unprecedented five gold and a dozen medals in total, the first batch of the Indian contingent, including star javelin thrower Sumit Antil, left for the Paris Paralympics in advance to get acclimatized to the conditions. The 16 para athletes will stay at hotels in Paris for a few days before entering…
As many as 151 sitting MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to crimes against women New Delhi: As many as 151 sitting MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to crimes against women in their election affidavits, with West Bengal having the highest number of lawmakers facing such cases, according to a recent report…
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s parliament voted on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) to ratify the Rome Statute, officials said, allowing the country to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a step Ukrainian leaders have cast as central to Kyiv’s European aspirations. Ukraine has recognised the ICC’s jurisdiction in the past,…
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Influential centre-back Sandesh Jhingan’s name was missing as Chennaiyin FC forward Kiyan Nassiri, son of East Bengal’s Iranian legend Jamshid, on Wednesday inched closer to his maiden India selection after being named among new head coach Manolo Marquez’s 26 probables for the Intercontinental Cup preparatory camp. Mohun Bagan SG right-back Ashish Rai and…
Star England batter and former captain Joe Root hailed late English great Graham Thorpe, noting that he would have not enjoyed such a brilliant career with the Three Lions without his backing. England players will pay tribute to the late batter before the start of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at…
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Rescuers of the Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Corps. of Firefighters patrol on a small boat in Porticello near Palermo, on August 21, 2024 two days after the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian sank. Rescuers with divers and an underwater drone search for six people believed trapped when the boat sank. | Photo Credit: AFP Divers…
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Mohan is considered to be one of the brilliant officers presently serving in the government. New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan on Thursday will take charge as the new Union Home Secretary from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who completes his five year tenure at the sensitive post, official sources said. Mohan, a BTech from Banaras…
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Between 1942 and 1948, over 6,000 Polish women and children found refuge in India. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on an unprecedented three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Poland will be the first visit of an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years since Morarji Desai in…
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England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1: Live Score Updates© AFP England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: England will be taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the three-match series on Wednesday in Manchester. England star all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to play no part at all in the…
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