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China frets as US delegates arrive to meet Dalai Lama

China expressed “strong concern” even as a US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul arrived in Dharamsala on Tuesday to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. The meeting is scheduled on Wednesday morning.

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June 19, 2024
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English medium schools 'nothing short of suicide'

Parents are obsessed with English-medium schools, even if teachers are no good: NCERT

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June 19, 2024
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HC nixes order on aid to vegetating wife

The Bombay HC recently set aside a sessions court order which had reduced the interim maintenance payable by an NRI to his wife—who is in a vegetative state—from Rs 1.2 lakh per month, to Rs 25,000.

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June 19, 2024
Woman battered to death by Ex
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Woman battered to death by Ex

Incident happened on busy road with no one trying to stop the assault

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June 19, 2024
BJP WON'T ROCK BOAT FOR NOW
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BJP WON'T ROCK BOAT FOR NOW

Amid the BJP’s preparations for seat-sharing talks with its alliance partners ahead of the state assembly polls, on Tuesday, there was brainstorming about whether the alliance with Ajit Pawar’s NCP had yielded results in the recent Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra and whether this alliance had to be continued for the assembly polls.

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June 19, 2024
Even "0.001 % negligence" not acceptable: SC to NTA
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Even "0.001 % negligence" not acceptable: SC to NTA

We need timely action from you, SC tells Centre and NTA

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June 19, 2024
Govt Mulls Personal Tax Rate Cuts
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Govt Mulls Personal Tax Rate Cuts

To boost consumption and increase savings for middle class

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June 18, 2024
Monsoon To Intensify After June 19-20: IMD
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Monsoon To Intensify After June 19-20: IMD

Scientists attribute subdued rainfall to weakened monsoon currents; but dry spell likely to end soon

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June 18, 2024
Netanyahu Dissolves Influential War Cabinet
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Netanyahu Dissolves Influential War Cabinet

The move comes after the departure of former general Benny Gantz, a longtime rival of Israeli prime minister

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June 18, 2024
Over 50 Candidates Miss UPSC Exams
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Over 50 Candidates Miss UPSC Exams

The UPSC conducted the Civil Services Preliminary) Examination, 2024 on June 16 in country

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June 18, 2024
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'Pandya, Pant biggest positives for India'

Harbhajan Singh all praise for the Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant

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June 18, 2024
Georgia's big stage debut
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Georgia's big stage debut

Georgia debuts at a major soccer tournament when the South Caucasus country of 3.7 million people plays Turkey in Group F at the European Championship.

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June 18, 2024
Will sue you, Council told
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Will sue you, Council told

Yogendra, Suhas object as names not removed from books

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June 18, 2024
'Will not do any personal work of Yadavs, Muslims'
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'Will not do any personal work of Yadavs, Muslims'

Bihar politician says will not help communities that did not vote for him in recent LS poll

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June 18, 2024
Darshan breaks down with guilt, says 'leave me alone'
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Darshan breaks down with guilt, says 'leave me alone'

Renuka was given electric shocks with megger: Autopsy

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June 18, 2024
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₹45k-cr HAL tender for 156 light copters

In a big boost for Made in India in defence, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Monday said the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH).

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June 18, 2024
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Hyundai Motor India plans to launch 4 EV models in future

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) plans to launch four electric vehicle models in future, including Creta EV, in the last quarter of the current fiscal, according to the company's preliminary IPO papers filed with Sebi.

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June 18, 2024
Row over Om certificates for prasad
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Row over Om certificates for prasad

A new initiative by Ranjit Savarkar's Om Pratishthan to distribute \"Om Certificates\" to prasad sellers in Trimbakeshwar has sparked controversy.

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June 18, 2024
More int'l flights to operate from Pune Airport soon: Mohol
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More int'l flights to operate from Pune Airport soon: Mohol

Punekars will no longer have to travel all the way to Mumbai to board international flights.

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June 18, 2024
Extortion not motive, say cops
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Extortion not motive, say cops

The crime branch has ruled out the possibility of extortion being the reason why actor Salman Khan is being repeatedly targeted by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which basically operates out of Punjab.

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June 18, 2024
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BPT bldg flat fraud: Cops seek docus to prove ownership

Even as police claimed to be the natural owner as the tenant of the property, the court said the building is owned by the Port Trust

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June 18, 2024
Sena (UBT) MLC and guard booked for entering NESCO
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Sena (UBT) MLC and guard booked for entering NESCO

Fight for Mumbai North West constituency continues between Ravindra Waikar and Amol Kirtikar; factions trade charges

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June 18, 2024
Govt urges OBC activists to end protest
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Govt urges OBC activists to end protest

Jarange-Patil says the OBC leaders should focus on seeking quota for the Dhangars under ST category instead of criticising Maratha quota

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June 18, 2024
Mahadev promoters face LOC
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Mahadev promoters face LOC

Fresh LOC has been issued after an SIT investigation suggested potential irregularities linked to the illegal betting app’s operations

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June 18, 2024
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Goodbye, Rahul Hello, Priyanka

Those four words encapsulate the essence, the emotions that grip the Wayanad voters, who it could be argued, have reasons to feel let down by their elected Parliamentarian’s firm decision to cut ties with them.

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June 18, 2024
No 'Kavach' track protection in West Bengal
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No 'Kavach' track protection in West Bengal

The ‘Kavach’, an automatic train protection system, which prevents accidents and collisions when two trains are on the same track, was not operational on the tracks in Darjeeling.

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June 18, 2024
AI food service on razor's edge
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AI food service on razor's edge

It has taken Air India more than a week to respond publicly to the complaint of a passenger, who found a metal blade in his meal on the flight to the US from Bengaluru; the passenger, a journalist, had aired his grievance on X social media platform, along with the images of the blade.

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June 18, 2024
Kirsten says Pakistan team unity is in tatters
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Kirsten says Pakistan team unity is in tatters

Pakistan’s disastrous ICC T20 World Cup campaign has triggered rumblings within the team and to make matters worse head coach Gary Kirsten has lambasted the team for its disunity and incoherence.

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June 18, 2024
India tightens embrace of critical US knowhow
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India tightens embrace of critical US knowhow

India and the US on Monday unveiled a raft of transformative initiatives to deepen cooperation in areas of semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, advanced telecommunication and defence space, while pledging to remove longstanding barriers to strategic trade.

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June 18, 2024
Cong double engine in Uttar & Dakshin
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Cong double engine in Uttar & Dakshin

Gandhi siblings say \"both constituencies would now have two MPs each\"

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June 18, 2024