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Arrest WFI chiefby 9 June: Mahapanchayat

Farmers and representative of Khap panchayats, expressing solidarity with the protesting wrestlers in Delhi, on Friday gave the BJP government in the Centre an ultimatum to arrest Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing female grapplers, by 9 June or prepare for a larger protest.

BRICS foreign ministers fail to take clear stand on Ukraine war

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) foreign ministers concluded their meeting at Cape Town in South Africa without taking a clear stand on the Ukraine conflict even as they strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed.

'2024 LS polls will surprise everyone'

Asserting that the Opposition in India was “pretty well united”, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi has claimed that the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will “surprise” everyone as there is a hidden undercurrent building within the country.

Law Commission backs Sedition law, says it is 'reasonable restriction'

Backing the continuation of the Sedition law in Indian legal system, the Law Commission of India has said that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) needs to be retained due to “internal security threats” and to prevent offences against the state; however, certain amendments may be introduced in the provisions.

50 killed in Odisha multi-train crash

Howrah-bound train hits derailed coaches of Coromandel Express

Real Madrid leapfrogs Manchester United to become most valuable football clubin world

For the second time in a row Real Madrid football club is listed as the world's most valuable football club of the world, bouncing ahead of English club Manchester United, according to Forbes.

Hockey: Captain Harmanpreet promises better showing in second leg match against Belgium

Undeterred by two back-to-back defeats against Belgium and hosts Great Britain, India captain Harmanpreet Singh on Thrusday promised a much improved and structured performance by his side against Belgium in the second leg encounter of the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Lee Valley Stadium in London on Friday.

Key for both teams will be to dismiss Kohli & Smith: Finch

Former captain Aaron Finch feels that the key to handling talismanic batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith would be to get them out as early as possible in the upcoming World Test Championship final between India and Australia at The Oval from June 7-11.

Thailand Open 2023: Kiran, Lakshya Senin quarters as Satwik-Chirag, Nehwal crash out

Lakshya Sen kept the Indian flag flying by sealing his berth in the quarterfinals. He upset fourth seed Li Shi Feng of China 2117, 21-15 in a 49minute clash.

PSG boss confirms Messi's departure in early-June

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boss Christophe Galtier confirmed that star striker Lionel Messi will be leaving the club in early June, adding that he had the privilege of \"coaching the best player in the history of football\".

Biden approves a new $300M military aid package for Ukraine

President Joe Biden has approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine that totals up to $300 million and includes additional munitions for drones and an array of other weapons. It comes as Russia has continued to pummel Ukraine’s capital and unmanned aircraft have targeted Moscow.

Russian missile attack in Ukraine kills at least 3, including a child

As per UN’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine at least 525 children have been killed, 1047 injured since Feb 2022

Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reduced its interest rates Thursday for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy, after stern fiscal controls, improved foreign currency income and help from an International Monetary Fund program resulted in inflation slowing faster than expected.

China and key US partner Singapore agree to top-level defense hotline

China and Singapore laid the groundwork Thursday for a hotline between the two countries that would establish a highlevel communications link between Beijing and a close American partner in Asia at a time when Chinese tensions with Washington are high and dialogue has stalled.

'US hypocritical for criticising N.Korea's failed satellite launch'

North Korea said the rocket lost thrust after a stage separation, says successful launch soon

GST collections for May fell 19pc to Rs 1,57,090 crore

The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collections for May fell by 19 per cent to Rs 1,57,090 crore. The figures had touched their highest-ever level of Rs 1,87,035 crore in April.

Elon Musk loses world's richest person tag in a jiffy

Twitter CEO Elon Musk surpassed Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury brand Louis Vuitton's parent company LVMH, to regain the title of the world's richest person only for a brief period before losing the tag again.

Setback for Ashneer Grover, wife as HC refuses to stay probe against them

The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to stay an investigation against Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover in connection with an FIR registered by Delhi Police based on a complaint by fintech firm BharatPe, which has alleged a fraud of nearly Rs 81 crore.

India sees 4 pc spike in high-net-worth individuals amid sharp global drop

The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in India grew by 4 per cent to 3,19,900 last year, as their wealth increased by 2.9 per cent to hit $1,286.7 billion, a report showed on Thursday.

Centre to approve several chip packaging, fab plant proposals soon: MOS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The government will approve multiple semiconductor packaging and fabrication plant proposals in the coming weeks, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said on Thursday as the Centre reopened the window for fresh fab applications for leading and mature nodes.

Bhopal marks merger with India

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (photos) has said that from 2024 onwards Bhopal Gaurav Diwas, 1 June would be a holiday in Bhopal and a research institute focused on the history of Bhopal would be established with the aim of making the coming generation familiar with the state capital’s history.

High level probe ordered into Assam Engineering College students' deaths

In the wake of the tragic road accident in Jalukbari locality of the city, where seven students of Assam Engineering College (AEC) lost their lives, State chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today asked the education department to institute a high-level enquiry committee to probe into the circumstances that led to the accident and the deaths of the AECians of Hostel 7.

Tension in UP district after four temples desecrated

Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh Bulandshahr district on Thursday after four Hindu temples were desecrated.

BJP in UP to focus on 'beneficiaries' again

The BJP in Uttar Pradesh will, once again, focus on the 'labharti' (beneficiary) voters to ensure its success in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Congress refutes BJP's claim, says Kamal Nath to be CM face in MP

With the BJP trying hard to highlight the differences within the Congress over the Chief Ministerial face in Madhya Pradesh, the latter has refuted the claims and indicated that their leader is decided.

Punjab Governor says CM should remove Cabinet minister over 'heinous crime'

The Opposition Congress had accused a minister in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of \"sexual misconduct\" on the basis of \"video clips\" and demanded his ouster even as the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann termed the allegation 'baseless'

Kejriwal meets Stalin to seek support on Ordinance issue

Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann met Mr Stalin at his residence in Alwarpet

Rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese quits post

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was accused of raping a nun, has resigned from the Jalandhar Bishop’s post.

KTR: Oppn needs a common agenda and blind hatred against Modi not enough

Even as the Opposition parties are rallying around the single point agenda of ousting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the general elections of 2024, BRS working president KT Rama Rao today said that that mere blind hate of Narendra Modi was not enough and instead the Opposition must come up with a positive common agenda to counter the BJP.

BRS and BJP vie with each other on TS Formation Day celebrations

In an election year, both the Centre and the state government are once again vying with each other to celebrate Telangana’s tenth formation day tomorrow through separate programmes.