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Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine's defence with Scholz

Zelensky said that he thanked Scholz for implementing a defence package for Ukraine worth 3 billion euros (about $3.22 billion).

Possible Putin trip in focus as Russia, China FMs to meet in SA

SA has indicated that it won’t arrest Putin, if he decides to travel for the main BRICS summit in Johannesburg

Australian general says US warns war crime allegations could prevent work with Australia's SAS

The United States has warned that allegations of war crimes against Australian soldiers in Afghanistan could prevent US forces from working with Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment, Australia’s defense force chief said on Wednesday.

China warns of AI risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures

China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of the risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence while calling for heightened national security measures.

Imran will face trial in military courts: Minister

Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that former premier and PTI chairman Imran Khan would face trial in a military court for his \"role\" in the May 9 attacks.

Sudan's military suspends truce talks with paramilitary rivals

Sudan’s military has suspended its participation in talks with a paramilitary force it’s been battling for weeks for control of the northeastern African country, a military spokesman said Wednesday.

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights

Beijing responded Wednesday to complaints from the United States about a Chinese fighter jet’s dangerous interception of an American Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea by demanding an end to such flights.

N Korea spy satellite launch fails, rocket falls into sea

South Korea and Japan briefly urged residents to take shelter after the launch

Senco becomes first qualified jeweller from East India to import gold on IIBX

Senco Gold and Diamond has become the first qualified jeweller in eastern India to import gold on India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) post ICEGATE integration.

Nearly 2,000 Amazon employees set for walkout against return-to-work, layoffs

Around 2,000 Amazon employees were set to participate in a walk-out in front of Amazon's Spheres building in the heart of its headquarters in Seattle protesting against layoffs and return-to-work mandate.

Indian stock markets go down after four days of uptrend

The Sensex of the BSE opened at lower note at 62,839.97 after closing at 62,969.12 on Tuesday. After touching a high of 62,876.77 points, it closed at 62,622.24 points, down by 346.89 points

Govt to invite applications for setting up semiconductor and display fabs

The government has decided to invite fresh applications for the setting up of Semiconductor Fabs and Display Fabs in India from tomorrow under the Modified Semicon India Programme.

Effective management, governance, compliance practices essential to safeguard banks financial stability: RBI Dy Guv

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor MK Jain said that effective risk management, governance and compliance practices are \"essential in safeguarding the banks' reputation, financial stability, and long-term viability\".

Cabinet approves world's largest grain storage scheme under co-operative sector

The Government has announced a Rs 1 lakh crore plan to build the world’s largest grain storage capacity in the country in the cooperative sector and approved an Inter-Ministerial Committee under Minister of Co-operation Amit Shah’s chairmanship to facilitate the plan.

India's GDP growth in FY23 estimated at 7.2 pc

The GDP growth during the fourth quarter of 2022-23 was at 6.1 per cent

Bhopal 1st city in India to adopt localisation of UN mandate

Bhopal has become the first city in India to initiate city-level Voluntary Local Reviews (VLR) to track the local government’s capacity and commitments towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) mandated by the United Nations.

SC moved against Delhi HC rejection of plea against of Rs 2,000 banknotes without ID proof exchange

The Supreme Court was moved on Wednesday challenging the 29 May Delhi High Court order dismissing a plea against the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision withdrawing from circulation Rs. 2,000 denomination currency notes and permitting their exchange without any requisition slip and identity proof.

Congress questions Centre's 'silence' over wrestlers' ultimatum

The Congress on Wednesday came out in support of wrestling protesters saying that it was unfortunate that they have to make the decision to immerse their medals in river Ganga, which is most sacred to them and questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra and the BJP government.

Jaishankar likely to meet Chinese, Russian counterparts during S Africa visit for BRICS

Apart from South Africa, Mr Jaishankar, who leaves here tomorrow, will also visit Namibia during his six-day foreign visit.

MVA predicts joint polls for Maha Assembly-Parl in 2024

However, the leaders of the ruling alliance have dismissed the MVA contentions

Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy gets anticipatory bail in Viveka murder case

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy with certain conditions in former Andhra Pradesh minister Y.S. Vivekandnda Reddy's murder case.

Row over syllabus revision creates confusion

As the government schools across Karnataka reopened on Wednesday after two-month summer holiday, the row over syllabus revision has left the parents, students and teachers in a state of confusion.

Owaisi attacks BRS govt

Pointing out that it was neglecting devp in Old City area of Hyd

Nazrul's grandson demands copyright on use of poet's works

Kazi Nazrul's songs are commonly known as Nazrulgeeti.

RKM monk to train in US divinity school on better management

In a bid to improve quality of leadership and services, the Ramakrishna Mission is sending a monk to the Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Bidhan market set to relocate to Curzon Park

City’s iconic market for sports merchandise is soon to have a new address.

Bengal govt to introduce 4-yr UG degree course from current academic year

State Education Minister Bratya Basu told reporters last week that he will meet the chief minister very soon to hold detailed talks on the issue (4-year UG course).

Pvt bus operators demand extension of scrapping time

Apprehensive about the forthcoming deadline for scrapping out of vehicles that are 15-year-old or more, the private bus operators are now also weighing options like replacing the engine instead of discarding the entire body of the vehicles

Teachers' job scam: ED arrests 'Kalighater Kaku' late on Tuesday

Bhadra was remanded to 14 days ED custody on wednesday after his arrest on Tuesday by the central agency

New Siliguri bus stand plan makes headway

Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb and Chairman of the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) Partha Pratim Roy, along with other officials concerned, today visited a plot of land near Tinbatti in Siliguri, which has been marked for building a bus terminus. The area connects both the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and Asian Highway-2.