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Spelling Bee finalists, mostly Indian-American children, visit White House

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Spelling Bee finalists, mostly Indian-American children, visit White House

Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Bruhat Soma along with the seven other finalists at the White House, U.S., on May 31, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Bruhat Soma, the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s Indian-American winner, along with the seven other finalists was invited by the White House for a visit, a lifetime experience for these…

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Photos: Voting On At World’s Highest Polling Station

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Photos: Voting On At World’s Highest Polling Station

At a staggering altitude of 15,256 feet, Tashigang is home to the highest polling station in the world. Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh: Prem Lal arrived early at the sub-divisional magistrate’s office on Thursday, the icy cold and crisp morning air hinting at the challenges ahead. As one of the 29 booth-level officers deployed from Kaza to…

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Novak Djokovic Eyes Roger Federer Record And French Open Last 16 Spot

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Novak Djokovic Eyes Roger Federer Record And French Open Last 16 Spot

Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer’s record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open on Saturday. Defending champion Djokovic, chasing a fourth title at Roland Garros and 25th career major, will go level with the retired Federer on 369 victories at the Slams if he sees off…

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Jet Fuel Price Cut 6.5%, Commercial Cooking Gas LPG By Rs 69 Per Cylinder

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Jet Fuel Price Cut 6.5%, Commercial Cooking Gas LPG By Rs 69 Per Cylinder

Jet fuel or ATF price was reduced today by a steep 6.5 per cent, oil companies said. New Delhi: Jet fuel or ATF price was reduced today by a steep 6.5 per cent and that of commercial LPG used by hotels and restaurants by Rs 69 per 19-kg cylinder on declining international oil prices. Aviation…

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United Nations votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein

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United Nations votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein

United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts resolution renewing the mandate of UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for a final 19-month period until 31 December 2025; all 15 members voted in favour. | Photo Credit: Photo Credit: X/@UN_News_Centre The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted unanimously on May 31 to end the United Nations (UN)…

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U.S. Defense Secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks

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U.S. Defense Secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin looks on during the Shangri-La Dialogue summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, on June 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials on June 1 that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating…

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Fit To Play “Another 3 Years”, Dinesh Karthik Reveals Real Reason Behind Retirement

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Fit To Play “Another 3 Years”, Dinesh Karthik Reveals Real Reason Behind Retirement

Dinesh Karthik in action for RCB© AFP Dinesh Karthik retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s exit from the competition in 2024. Karthik, hailed as one of the finest Indian finishers in recent times, was one of the top performers for RCB once again as he scored 326 runs…

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