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Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander

July 4, 2024 admin

Smoke billows after a hit from a rocket fired from southern Lebanon over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on July 4, 2024. Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it launched more than 200 rockets and explosive drones at Israeli military positions on July 4 as tensions have soared amid the almost nine-months-old war raging in Gaza….

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Philippines hopes to sign key defence pact with Japan

July 4, 2024 admin

Philippine military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. | Photo Credit: AP The Philippines’ military chief said on July 4 he hoped a key defence pact with Japan allowing for the deployment of troops on each other’s territory will be signed at security talks next week. Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa…

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Assam Flood Situation “Under Control” But Depends On Weather: Himanta Biswa Sarma

July 4, 2024 admin

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state’s flood situation was ”under control” but everything depends on the weather conditions during the next few days. The affected people are being provided relief and plans are being drawn up for their rehabilitation along with the repair of damaged infrastructure, he said. ”The…

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Gautam Adani Welcomes Team India

July 4, 2024 admin

The Indian Team plane was accorded a special water salute and a guard of honour. Industrialist Gautam Adani gave a shout-out to T20 World Cup 2024-winning Indian cricket team as their plane touched down at the Mumbai Airport on Thursday evening. The plane was accorded a special water salute and a guard of honour. “Champions…

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U.K. Elections 2024: Labour Party projected to oust Rishi Sunak government

July 4, 2024 admin

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, left, take part in the BBC’s Prime Ministerial Debate, in Nottingham, England, on June 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Millions went to the polls in the U.K. on Thursday, to vote for 650 MPs in the House of Commons, with the Labour…

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U.K. Elections 2023: Britons vote, as Labour projected to oust Rishi Sunak’s government

July 4, 2024 admin

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, left, take part in the BBC’s Prime Ministerial Debate, in Nottingham, England, Wednesday June 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Millions went to the polls in the U.K. on Thursday, to vote for 650 MPs in the House of Commons, with the Labour…

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‘Divesting upto 49% stake in central PSUs could yield ₹11.5 lakh crore’

July 4, 2024 admin

At current market capitalisation levels, the Centre has scope to raise as much as ₹11.5 lakh crore from disinvestment of public sector enterprises in the years to come while retaining a majority stake in these firms, Care Edge Ratings said in a research report on Thursday. However, the rating agency doesn’t expect the government to…

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PM2.5 Pollution Exposure Killed 33,000 Indians Annually, Most In Delhi

July 4, 2024 admin

Short-term air pollution exposure claimed 33,000 lives annually in 10 cities in India. New Delhi: Short-term air pollution exposure claimed 33,000 lives annually in 10 cities in India and Delhi tops the list with 12,000 deaths every year, according to a study published on Thursday in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study showed increases in…

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NADA Suspends 400m Runner Deepanshi Over Failed Dope Test

July 4, 2024 admin

Deepanshi has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)© X (formerly Twitter) India’s top woman 400m runner Deepanshi has been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after testing positive for anabolic steroids during the recent National Inter-State Athletics Championships, held at Panchkula, Haryana. Deepanshi had secured a silver medal in the…

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JEE Aspirant From Bihar Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan’s Kota

July 4, 2024 admin

The body has been kept in the mortuary of New Medical College Hospital. (Representational) Jaipur: A JEE aspirant, Sandeep Kumar, died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota, confirmed officials, adding that his body was found hanging in his room today. Other students living in the PG saw the body from the window and promptly informed the…

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