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U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

June 1, 2024 admin

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin attends the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore June 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin on June 1 said the U.S.-India ties are based on a common vision and common values and the momentum in the relationship is not only going to continue but will pick up…

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Windfall tax on crude petroleum cut to ₹5,200/tonne

June 1, 2024 admin

The new rates of windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil are effective from June 1. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The government has reduced windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil to ₹5,200 per tonne from ₹5,700 with effect from June 1. The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED). SAED…

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River ferry sinks in Afghanistan killing at least 20

June 1, 2024 admin

At least 20 people were killed when a boat sank while crossing a river in eastern Afghanistan on June 1 morning, a Taliban official said. Quraishi Badlon, provincial director of the Information and Culture Department in Nangarhar Province, said that the boat sank while crossing a river in Mohmand Dara district, killing 20 people including…

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Woman Dies During Illegal Abortion Attempt, Parents Arrested In Karnataka

June 1, 2024 admin

A pregnant woman died during an illegal abortion. Her parents were arrested (Representational) Bagalkot, Karnataka: Karnataka Police have arrested the parents of a pregnant woman who died during an illegal abortion, said officials on Saturday. The parents have been accused of encouraging their daughter to opt for female foeticide. The incident was reported from Mahalingpur…

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What Are Exit Polls And How Are They Calculated?

June 1, 2024 admin

The airing of exit polls is prohibited during the voting process in India. The voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 ends on June 1 with the final and seventh phase polling. The general elections began on April 19, followed by five other phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May…

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Canadian Serial Killer Robert Pickton, 74, Dies After Prison Assault

June 1, 2024 admin

Robert Pickton had died after being assaulted on May 19 Convicted Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton died on Friday aged 74 after he was assaulted by another inmate in a maximum-security prison earlier this month, prison authorities said. One of Canada’s most infamous mass murderers, Pickton was convicted in 2007 of killing drug addicts and…

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Top Indian Stars’ Poor Form Concerning At T20 World Cup? Sourav Ganguly ‘Worried’ About 1 Particular Name

June 1, 2024 admin

Are the Indian cricket team members, upon whom rest the responsibility of bringing the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy home, really in great form? Not really. Virat Kohli finished as the top run-scorer while Jasprit Bumrah also did well. However, there are two very important names, whose IPL 2024 form left a lot…

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Mexico’s Political Assassinations Reach 37 Ahead Of Tomorrow’s Polls

June 1, 2024 admin

Ruling party hopeful Claudia Sheinbaum is widely expected to win Sunday’s vote. Mexico City: Mexico’s election is now the bloodiest in its modern history after a candidate running for local office in central Puebla state was murdered on Friday at a political rally, taking the number of assassinated candidates to 37 ahead of Sunday’s vote….

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Travelling To Europe? Schengen Visa Fees To Cost More From June

June 1, 2024 admin

The adjustment in visa fees arrives amidst broader global immigration updates. Starting June 11, obtaining a Schengen visa for travel to Europe will come at a higher cost, as the European Commission has approved a fee increase. The fee for adults will rise from 80 euros to 90 euros, while for children, it will increase…

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“Team Ka Satyanash Kar Diya Hai”: Ex-PCB Chief On Pakistan Ahead Of T20 World Cup

June 1, 2024 admin

Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja slammed the management following Pakistan’s 2-0 T20I series defeat against England just before the T20 World Cup. At Kennington Oval, England outplayed Pakistan in all facets of the game by chasing down 158 with more than four overs to spare in the 4th T20I. Pakistan lacked firepower in…

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