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Dune 2: Exploring the Characters

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"Dune: Part 2" second trailer shows the Atreides face intense pressure as they rule Arrakis, the only source of the valuable commodity called Spice, which enables interstellar travel. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/PFYC4Uy via IFTTT

Drones deal: Indian MQ9Bs to have 'weapons and anti-submarine capability'

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While the US has not sold armed versions of the MQ9B to other nations, the only comparable offer to the Indian deal is with the UAE, which has been negotiating a contract for 18 armed versions of the MQ9B since 2020. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7i9WeI4 via IFTTT

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 to release on June 29: Know price performance and other details

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Nvidia has launched an all-new budget GPU, which is scheduled to launch on June 29 and likely be available for sale soon. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/iULZRFC via IFTTT

Vanderpump Rules Season 11: Lala Kent reveals anxiety issues. This is what she said

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The shooting of Vanderpump Rules season 11 is scheduled to commence from Wednesday onwards. Fans have a reason to celebrate. However, one of the significant cast members, Lala Kent, has revealed that she is having anxiety due to it. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/imxHI6j via IFTTT

Donor disclosure rules tightened for trusts

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These entities will also have to furnish an undertaking to the effect that the activities undertaken by them were charitable, religious or religious-cum- charitable in nature. The CBDT has also tweaked the format of the undertaking to be given as per the latest rules that will come into effect from October 1. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/t2B7UeV via IFTTT

Construction workers may get pan-India card pension

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Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996, state governments through their state welfare boards are mandated to frame and implement schemes for safety, health and welfare of construction workers. Currently, different states have different eligibility conditions for availing benefits under the BOCW scheme, making it virtually impossible for migrant workers in the construction sector to enrol under the scheme. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/uqeNBw6 via IFTTT

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Jalukbari constituency among 30 seats to be altered by proposed delimitation

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will have to look for a new constituency as Jalukbari constituency, which he had been representing since 2001, will be divided into three parts. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/MZmgf1T via IFTTT

NHAI looks to pare debt via asset monetisation higher toll income

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NHAI officials played down concerns over the large debt saying the authority’s income from various sources can be used to repay debt. “NHAI has enough resources to repay the debt. It has been decided that investment in highways will be met from budgetary support while toll income and asset monetisation proceeds would be used to payback debt,” a senior NHAI official told ET on condition of anonymity. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/mKgRcyY via IFTTT

Covid-19 origins remain a mystery US report shows

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The report comes months after President Joe Biden signed a bill into law requiring declassification of intelligence related to the pandemic's potential links to the lab. It's also far from the final word on how the pandemic got its start. Intelligence officials have said they're still seeking key information from China. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BulTkbU via IFTTT

"You were an athlete but are now a politician": Wrestler Bajrang Punia attacks Yogeshwar Dutt

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Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik came on Facebook Live after they "observed that some misleading things were being spread against the wrestlers". from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/gqyoJbu via IFTTT

Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar gets first digital movie theatre

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The theatre boasts of 120 luxurious reclining seats, an HD quality screen, and a state-of-the-art sound system, guaranteeing a top-notch cinematic experience for the residents. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ViOTfgH via IFTTT

Pink WhatsApp scam! What is it and how to avoid losing money

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The Pink WhatsApp scam is a fraudulent technique in which users are sent a message with a link that promises to change the colour of their WhatsApp interface to pink. Clicking on the link takes you to a fraudulent website. Here's how to avoid losing money through this scam: from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/PFbyKRk via IFTTT

Modi in US: Glimpses from PM's formal reception at White House lawns

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Adele Roberts to leave BBC Radio 1 after incredible eight years

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Adele Roberts joined BBC in 2012 and in 2015, she joined Radio 1 as the host for Early Breakfast. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FivVWze via IFTTT

PM Modi arrives in New York on first leg of State visit to US

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Germany only has 20000 high explosive artillery shells left: Report

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Countries like Germany have rushed to send supplies of 155m artillery rounds used by howitzers to Ukraine in the wake of its invasion by Russia in February 2022, running down stocks for their own defence. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/cjQhuJF via IFTTT

Watch: Vande Bharat completes its second trial from Ranchi to Patna ahead of its inauguration

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Bhutanese refugees scam: Nepal court sends 16 to judicial custody two bailed

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Malta vs England: Kick-off date time how to watch on TV live stream

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England aims to secure a win against Malta in their Euro 2024 qualifying match. Despite recent successes, England's squad faces selection issues due to celebrations, while Malta seeks their first points in the group stage. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/iEGTFRD via IFTTT

Congress accuses Modi regime to trying to scuttle Karnatakas free rice scheme BJP hits back

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AICC general secretary RS Surjewala accused the BJP of trying to scuttle implementation of its ambitious election promise. The programme, he said in a tweet, would cover 1.28 crore families consisting of about 4.42 crore people. The Congress regime, he said, was ready to set aside Rs 11,000 crore for the programme, but the Modi government had asked the Food Corporation of India (FCI) not to give Karnataka the additional rice it was asking for. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3qXrL5f via IFTTT

Manipur Police registers more than 4000 FIRs

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Manipur Police has so far registered more than 4,000 first information reports and the number is likely to go up, officials said on Wednesday. The authorities have handed over documents related to six FIRs to the 10-member SIT formed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, they added. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/aV2gRAh via IFTTT

Manipur Violence: Eminent theatre personality Ratan Thiyam opts out of peace panel

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Eminent theatre personality Ratan Thiyam has refused to be part of the 51-member peace committee, headed by governor Anusuiya Uikey, closely after a Meitei civil society organisation and an apex Kuki organisation had also expressed their unwillingness to be part of this exercise. The peace committee was set up by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs last week. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7svRqV8 via IFTTT

After opposition parties' meet Nadda Shah to visit Bihar

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BJP President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Bihar to motivate party workers, amid the efforts of opposition parties to join in the state. BJP Bihar Core Group organized a meeting to strengthen the organization before the Opposition parties' meeting on June 23, in Patna. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/DO4glUA via IFTTT

Manipur Mayhem continues; nine killed in fresh violence

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Violence continues unabated in Manipur with at least nine people, including Village Defence Guards and villagers, killed and 25 others injured on Wednesday when suspected militants attacked the Khamenlok area of Khundrakpam assembly constituency in Imphal East district. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/eQ9dmik via IFTTT

May WPI deflation hits near-8-year low of 3.5%

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Data released on Monday showed retail inflation dipping to a 25-month low of 4.25% in May, inching closer to the Reserve Bank of India's target rate of 4%. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/waf2hbR via IFTTT

MRF becomes the first stock to surpass Rs 1 lakh per share mark on Dalal Street

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We can work on hypersonic missiles too: Former BrahMos Aerospace chief Dr Sivathanu Pillai

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Pillai addressed a gathering of BrahMos scientists, engineers and other staff members in the presence of Atul Dinkar Rane, (DG, BrahMos), DRDO and CEO and MD of BrahMos, Sanjeev K Joshi, Dy CEO, Praveen Pathak, Director, Market Promotion and Export and other esteemed officials. He said, "With the BrahMos programme, we proved to the world that India was the first country to have a supersonic cruise missile system." from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/04HLRfF via IFTTT

Manipur violence: Despite the deployment of security forces, firing continues in various villages

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Novak Djokovic moves to the precipice of tennis supremacy

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If Djokovic, the 36-year-old Serbian champion, can pull that off — and he will be a heavy favorite to do so against Casper Ruud of Norway — it will be the tennis equivalent of Djokovic barging into Nadal’s house, raiding his refrigerator and plopping down on his living room couch to watch a “Godfather” marathon. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/YJfuash via IFTTT

Congress regime to align Karnataka's school textbooks with its election promise, set to drop portions added by BJP government

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The new government is in the process of identifying the parts in school textbooks in Kannada and Social Studies subjects. Since textbooks have already been distributed to students, the education department has decided to distribute booklets to teachers and students highlighting portions that no longer form part of the syllabus, and hence, not to be taught. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Z8wPqf5 via IFTTT

Group Legrand India rebuilds flood-affected Kharballi LP School in Assam's Barpeta

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Situated along the serene banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River near Barpeta, Assam, the Kharballi L.P. School once exuded tranquility and catered to 370 students from three villages. However, in 2022, the region faced unimaginable devastation when the floods completely washed away the old school, leaving the students without any means to continue their studies. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Zl1Kzmo via IFTTT

KCR to skip Oppn meet, keeps equal distance from Congress, BJP

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The decision to skip the Opposition meet has been a well considered decision. Congress is the principal challenger of KCR's BRS in election-bound Telangana. While KCR's party had won 88 seats in the 2018 assembly election, Congress was a distant second but the second-largest party winning 19 seats. Sharing a common platform with Telangana's main Opposition party could send conflicting signals to the electorate in an election year. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FTrEW9Q via IFTTT

Bihar: All like-minded parties to meet in Patna on June 23, says Tejashwi Yadav

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Vodafone, Hutchison to announce UK merger as soon as tomorrow

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Vodafone will own 51% and Hutchison 49% of the combined group, which could be worth around 15 billion pounds ($18.6 billion) including debt, in line with an announcement made by Vodafone in October, one of the sources said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dJn6DUc via IFTTT

Global GDP is set to climb 2.1% this year: World Bank

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Odisha Train Accident Live News Updates: Toll reaches 278 as three more succumb to injuries; 101 bodies still unidentified

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Titan plan to buy out CaratLane hits valuation hurdle

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CaratLane had been in a strategic vendor relationship with Tanishq, Titan’s jewellery brand, since 2010. Between 2016 and 2019, Titan bought into the company in tranches, spending a cumulative Rs 440-450 crore, primarily via a secondary purchase of shares from Tiger Global, an early stage backer. Titan also made a primary infusion of Rs 99 crore in the company. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/UNjrvSb via IFTTT

‘See You in My 19th Life’ Netflix K-Drama coming soon. Know release date, episode schedule and more

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Netflix’s next Korean Drama list includes See You in My 19th Life and here we have covered many details about the upcoming show. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JLWpUmY via IFTTT

ED raids realty groups IREO, M3M, seizes luxury cars worth Rs 60 crore

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The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized luxury cars and jewellery worth INR 65.75 crore ($8.8m) during raids on real estate firms IREO and M3M as part of a money laundering investigation. The ED alleges that the searches revealed “huge amounts of money running into hundreds of crores” being siphoned off through M3M, from which luxury cars and jewellery were purchased, with ownership denied by the Bansals, key stakeholders in the group. In one transaction, M3M Group allegedly received around INR 400 crore from IREO Group through “several shell companies in multiple layers,” where the acquisitions were shown as payments towards development rights. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/QxODHNf via IFTTT

Manipur government extends suspension of Internet services till June 10

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Commissioner, Home, H. Gyan Prakash, in a fresh notification extending the suspension of Internet services till June 10, said that the Director General of Police, Manipur, reported that there are still reports of incidents like arson of houses and premises. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/iMYebvN via IFTTT

Odisha Balasore Train Accident Live Updates: You ask them anything, they will pass the blame, Rahul attacks govt

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MPC meeting: RBI may hit rate pause button again this week

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According to an ET poll with 16 respondents, the six-member rate-setting panel is seen maintaining the benchmark policy repo rate at 6.50% during the June 6-8 meeting, marking the second consecutive instance of it holding off on policy tightening. The respondents were unanimous in their expectation. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dKhVqGL via IFTTT

Crime Scene Kitchen returns with Season 2. See who are main and guest judges this season

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Crime Scene Kitchen season 2 is all set to premiere on Monday. Here are all the details about the show. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/N9vVsFO via IFTTT

What is coming on Amazon Prime Video in June 2023? See the complete list

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The streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video, will be coming up with numerous movies, TV shows and documentaries in the month of June 2023. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/PzvWauc via IFTTT

MHA forms judicial panel to conduct probe Manipur violence

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The judicial panel, which will be headquartered at Imphal, has been asked to submit its report "as soon as possible" but not later than six months, according to the notification. If it deems fit, the Commission can submit interim reports to the Centre. People familiar with the development said the decision to form a judicial inquiry panel was taken on the recommendation of Manipur government, which made the suggestion on May 29. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/lxpqLVm via IFTTT

'We thought we were dead': Survivor of of horrific three-train crash In Odisha recounts

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The train crash in Odisha occurred when several cars of a Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express train derailed and collided with a second passenger train. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JcBUE09 via IFTTT

Odisha Train Accident LIVE Updates: Restoration work starts at the site of triple train crash

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‘Kentucky Derby’ finds new place as Churchill Downs suspends racing operations; Know details here

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The unfortunate death of 12 horses since March 30 costs Kentucky Derby a relocation and as a result, Churchill Downs has come forward to suspend all racing operations from June 7 through July 3. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/MU6ugdY via IFTTT

Churchill Downs to suspend races and examine safety measures after 12 horses die

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Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) CEO Bill Carstanjen called the deaths of the horses “deeply upsetting and absolutely unacceptable”. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/QhGUSTJ via IFTTT

Saudi soccer league creates huge fund to sign global stars

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Saudi Arabia aims to make its domestic football league a destination for top talent, and is offering some of the highest annual salaries in sports history for foreign players. With the backing of the country's sovereign wealth fund, the project is designed to increase Saudi influence in football while boosting its profile as it bids for the 2030 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Saudi club Al-Nassr after the 2022 World Cup, and rumours suggest Lionel Messi may follow suit. The project's goal is not to compete with top European leagues, but to attract the world's biggest names. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/iFlbo4n via IFTTT

China objects to NATO labelling nation a 'threat'

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"China urges NATO to stop stirring up regional conflicts and creating divisions and unrest," the embassy said in a statement. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ermkRao via IFTTT

Phillip Schofield at ITV to be replaced by Josie Gibson. All you may want to know

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ITV is replacing for Phillip Schofield. Josie Gibson will replace Phillip Schofield. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/fizktTH via IFTTT