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At least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage

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At least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage

People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian military attack, amid Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with a large-scale drone and missile attack Saturday, injuring at least 19 people, local officials said. The Ukrainian military reported that it had…

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Supreme Court Reconstitutes Committee On Gender Sensitisation

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Supreme Court Reconstitutes Committee On Gender Sensitisation

The 12-member committee is headed by top court judge Hima Kohli, who is the chairperson. New Delhi: The Supreme Court has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee. “In exercise of powers conferred by Clause 4(2) of the Gender Sensitisation and Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India (Prevention, Prohibition and…

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Top 100 Companies To Verify Market Rumours Promptly Starting June 1

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Top 100 Companies To Verify Market Rumours Promptly Starting June 1

New Delhi: The top 100 listed companies by market capitalization will have to confirm or deny any market rumour reported in the mainstream media from today. The rule will be applicable for top 250 companies from December 1. Under the Sebi’s rule, these companies will have to ‘confirm, deny, or clarify any reported event or…

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I don’t try to over-teach: Jasprit Bumrah on mentoring India’s young pacers

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I don’t try to over-teach: Jasprit Bumrah on mentoring India’s young pacers

Considered a mentor for the new crop of Indian fast bowlers, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says he never tries to “over-teach” the younger lot and steps in to help only when asked, to avoid burdening them with information. | Photo Credit: ANI Considered a mentor for the new crop of Indian fast bowlers, pace spearhead…

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

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

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

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

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

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River ferry sinks in Afghanistan killing at least 20

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

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Woman Dies During Illegal Abortion Attempt, Parents Arrested In Karnataka

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

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

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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