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'Shubman got amazing ability & temperament to perform'

Gill is still in the process of fully showcasing his skills with the red ball

Normandy marks 79th anniversary of D-Day, honours veterans

An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday’s ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

Beat plastic, stop microplastic penetration into food chain

Every year on 5 June we remember our environment, due to the environment day celebration conducted under the auspicious of the United Nations. The theme for World Environment Day 2023 is “Beat Plastic Pollution”. In India, World Environment Day 2023 will be celebrated with a focus on the Mission LiFE, which stands for Lifestyle for Environment.

EU chiefvon der Leyen says she isn't interested in the top job at NATO

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says she has no interest in becoming the new leader of NATO as the transAtlantic military alliance seeks a successor to Jens Stoltenberg.

Collapse of major dam in Ukraine triggers emergency

The dam break added a stunning new dimension to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine

US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage law enforcement drills near South China Sea

US, Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday as Washington presses efforts to reinforce alliances in Asia amid an increasingly tense rivalry with China.

Senior US, Chinese diplomats hold 'candid' talks to avoid escalation of tensions

Senior U.S. and Chinese diplomats held “candid and productive” talks in Beijing and agreed to keep open lines of communication to avoid tensions from spiraling into conflict, officials said Tuesday.

Myanmar SC to hear appeal on Suu Kyi's bribery conviction

She was arrested when the army toppled her elected government in February 2021

Recent stock rally could spur risky behaviour typical of bull market

Favourable movement of drivers of equity valuations over the past year and recent stock rally could extend itself into risky behaviour going ahead as investors become increasingly willing to accept lower returns for taking higher risks, ICICI Securities said in a research report.

India's Internet economy to reach $1 tn by 2030: Report

India's internet economy is expected to grow from $175 billion in 2022 to $1 trillion by 2030, a new report said on Tuesday.

Government initiates steps to boost domestic production of pulses

In a significant step towards enhancing domestic production of pulses, the government has removed the procurement ceilings of 40 per cent for tur, urad and masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) operations for 2023-24.

RBI not to remove its finger from repo rate pause button: Experts

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may not remove its finger from the repo rate pause button it had hit in April 2023, said experts there by ruling out the possibility of a rate reduction.

Stock market: Asian stocks rise after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening

Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong rose. Sydney retreated. Oil prices declined

Saffron hiccup in Dahal's diplomacy

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal tangibly exuded a sense of achievement and content upon landing at Kathmandu airport last Saturday after completing a four-day official visit to India.

Tackling cyber crime

Cyber crime is a reality. May this year saw a sudden surge in bank-fraud-cases/internetbanking-fraud cases. Thousands of people in India get scammed every day and lose money to internet banking fraud or mobile banking fraud.

Sustainable future

To ensure plastic waste management is a success in India, infrastructure related to collection, sorting, recycling and disposal needs to be overhauled. More focus should be laid on the life cycle approach to reduce the environmental impact of the packaging product. There should be more investment in efficient waste management systems. There seems no role of consumers in this plastic waste management programme in India which makes its management less effective

Yogi govt gears up to issue IDs under 'One Family One Identity'scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government has finally launched the portal (https://familyid.up.gov.in) for creation of Family ID under the ‘One Family One Identity' scheme to establish a live comprehensive database of family units of the state and to connect at least one member of each family with employment.

Congress accuses Centre of spinning conspiracy theories

Vaishnaw should take moral responsibility and step down: Cong spokesperson Supriya Shrinate

Free power to all including tenants, says K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that 200 units of free electricity will be provided to all domestic consumers, including those living in rented accomodations in the state.

Calcutta HC asks Centre on of NREGA funds stoppage

A division Bench directed Union govt to file detailed report to court by 20 June

WTC Final: India aim to end ICC title drought

India will seek to break their barren run in ICC events when they face formidable Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Kennington Oval, here on Wednesday.

ED raids realtor linked to Sudhanshu Mittal

Seven offices of real estate developers, IREO Group, linked to BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal through his brother-in-law, and M3M Group in Gurugram and Delhi have been raided by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for siphoning off funds received from investors through shell companies.

President Murmu conferred Suriname's highest award

President Droupadi Murmu was today conferred with the highest civilian honour of Suriname ‘Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star’ by Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi at a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in that country.

Rail crash: Truth must come out, says CM after meeting injured at Cuttack hospital

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who is in Cuttack to meet with people from Bengal who were injured in Friday’s train crash, said on Tuesday: “We want the truth to come out. Truth must not be covered up as several passengers have lost their lives. It is not a time to argue. We want to help people”.

CBI begins probe into Balasore train mishap

Flaws & vulnerability in system were flagged by SWR in February

Apt Time To Address Governance Gaps In Banks, Says RBI Deputy Governor

Time is perhaps right to address gaps in governance frameworks of banks, a top RBI official has said, amid reports of lapses by various banks, which have invited action by the central bank.

Gehlot May Have BJP On Edge, But His Report Card Is Riddled With Red Marks

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has completed four-and-a-half years of his tenure, and has tried to make a mark with his flagship schemes like OPS, Chiranjeevi, RGHS among others.

India Have Their Task Cut Out In WTC Final

India are handicapped by the unavailability of Bumrah, KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant due to injuries

Stock Market Today: Asian Stocks Follow Wall St Up After Strong US Jobs Report

Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index leaped 1.5% on Friday, putting iton the verge of entering what traders calla bull market’ after rising nearly 20 pcinseven months

'Rebel' Russia's time for the yips

Narratives around the next Summer Games get lengthier and legthier, like Russian novels. And the country is bang in the middle of it, eye-arrestingly. But it will not be backed by the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations if it goes ahead with what it calls the Friendship Games, planned to succeed the Paris Olympics next year and interestingly inclusive of India.