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Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa Appears Before CID In Sex Assault Case

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BS Yediyurappa has denied the charge. Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for an inquiry in connection with a POCSO case registered against him. The Karnataka High Court on Friday restrained the CID from arresting the veteran BJP leader in connection with the March 14…

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Russia to hold espionage trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich behind closed doors

June 17, 2024 admin

Evan Gershkovich. File | Photo Credit: AFP Russia will hold the espionage trial of detained U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, who denies charges of collecting secrets for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), behind closed doors later this month, a court in city of Yekaterinburg said on June 17. Evan Gershkovich was detained by the Federal Security…

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Amid NEET Row: Improvements Needed

June 17, 2024 admin

Dharmendra Pradhan assured the students and parents that government has taken this seriously. New Delhi: Amid concerns about the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission into medical colleges, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan admitted “improvements are needed” in the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the nationwide exam for medical college aspirants. Speaking to news…

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Euro 2024 – All Hell Breaks Loose As England, Serbia Fans Indulge In Violent Brawl. Watch

June 17, 2024 admin

England started off their Euro 2024 campaign with a victory against Serbia on Sunday at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen. In the thrilling encounter, it was Jude Bellingham, who turned out to be star player for the Three Lions as he scored the decisive goal. He took just 13 minutes to underline the…

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U.S. rebukes Vietnam ahead of expected visit by Russia’s Vladimir Putin

June 17, 2024 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Vietnam on June 19 and 20, after repeated invitations from Vietnamese leaders. | Photo Credit: AP The United States criticised Vietnam for having invited Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to Hanoi, the U.S. embassy in Hanoi said ahead of an expected state visit this week. Mr. Putin is…

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Goods Train That Hit Kanchanjunga Express Had Overshot Signal

June 17, 2024 admin

A war room has been set up in Delhi to coordinate rescue measures. Kolkata: Kanchanjunga Express accident: The good train that hit a Kolkata-bound express train this morning in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district had overshot the signal, officials said. At least eight died and two dozen passengers suffered injuries after the express train traveling from…

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Sri Lanka save their best for last, beat Netherlands by 83 runs

June 17, 2024 admin

Paul van Meekeren of the Netherlands walks off the field after his dismissal LBW during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match against Sri Lanka at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Sunday, June 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka finally found their mojo as they clinically disposed…

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“Shivam Dube Not Bowling, So…”: World Cup Winner Wants India Star Dropped From T20 WC XI To Make Way For…

June 17, 2024 admin

Former India fast bowler Sreesanth has called for the inclusion of wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson in India’s playing XI in the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, instead of replacing first-choice wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, Sreesanth has suggested Samson being played as a pure batsman ahead of Shivam Dube. Sreesanth’s advice comes with the criteria…

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No War, Only Defence Against “Troublemaker” China, Says Taiwan Defence Minister

June 17, 2024 admin

Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the provoker of tensions. TAIPEI: Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing, and its policy is to build up a defensive, multi-level deterrence capability to make it harder for China to capture the island, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has faced a stepped-up military and…

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Stock markets shut today for Eid-ul-Adha; Asian markets open with mixed trends

June 17, 2024 admin

File image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Indian stock market is closed for trading today in observance of Eid-ul-Adha, with trading set to resume on Tuesday, as stated on the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) official website. The closure includes all segments, including stocks, derivatives, and SLBs (Securities Lending and…

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