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A villager poses with lithium stones in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: In late June, the Centre declared the winning bidders for mining rights in six blocks of critical minerals, including graphite, phosphorite and lithium, for which India largely relies on imports. These are the first private…
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Jitan Ram Manjhi said the Central government has assured financial assistance to Bihar. (File) Patna: While JD-U leaders continue to demand special status for Bihar, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi asserted that the NITI Aayog has clearly ruled out the provision for any state, but noted the state’s financial needs will be met. “The…
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A Russian corvette enters the port of Zhanjiang during the Joint Sea-2024 China-Russia naval exercise, in Zhanjiang, China, in this still image from video released July 13, 2024. Russian Defence Ministry via Reuters Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises, the Russian…
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India has been providing an annual contribution to UNRWA of $5 million from 2018. India has reaffirmed its historic and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the vexed Palestine question, supporting a negotiated “two-state solution” leading to the establishment of a “sovereign, independent and viable state” of Palestine at peace with Israel. Charge d’Affaires…
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In a development that has stunned most political observers, the New Popular Front (Nouveau Front Populaire, or NFP), a leftwing coalition, has won the most number of seats in France’s legislative elections that concluded on July 7. It secured 182 seats, defeating both President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance Ensemble (168), and the far-right National Rally…
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP North Korea threatened on July 13 to boost its nuclear fighting capability and make the U.S. and South Korea pay “an unimaginably harsh…
Nepal Army personnel look for survivors on July 13, 2024 after two buses were swept by a landslide off the highway and into a swollen river near Simaltal, about 120 km west of Kathmandu. | Photo Credit: AP The body of a 40-year-old Indian national working in Nepal was among three corpses recovered by rescuers…
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Spain have dazzled on their thrilling run to the Euro 2024 final but just one of their 13 goals in Germany has come from striker and captain Alvaro Morata, who remains a lightning rod for criticism. By contrast England struggled on the road to Berlin despite largely facing weaker opposition, yet still believe…
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Going hammer and tongs: Anirudh smashed a 28-ball 52 with five fours and three sixes. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M B. Anirudh Sitaram (52, 28b, 5×4, 3×6) stroked a fine half-century to help IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans beat Siechem Madurai Panthers by four wickets and post its first win of TNPL-8 at the Sri Ramakrishna College…
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The Indian cricket team had an unforgettable outing in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In the event that took place in USA and Barbados, the Rohit Sharma-led side bagged the trophy, their first after 17 years. While the team shone in all fronts, their bowling certainly took the centre stage. Former Pakistan captain…
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