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The world’s largest bottle of Vodka will be auctioned in London by the last week of June. It has 259 liters of Vodka and weighs 300 kgs. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/y2TrLMu via IFTTT

India has experienced a heatwave, with at least 33 people, including election officials, dying of suspected heatstroke in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. The heatwave is expected to continue until Saturday, as temperatures in northwestern and central India are expected to fall in the coming days. Bihar has seen the highest temperature recorded in the country at 52.9 degrees Celsius, while Uttar Pradesh has seen nine election personnel die. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/gEu8M0z via IFTTT

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Microsoft has announced that all support and updates to Microsoft 10 will end in October 2025. The company has announced the launch of its new operating system. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/B9c6QVs via IFTTT

One of the attractions of Manhattanhenge is that the sunset will appear different on consecutive days. The top half of the sun will align with the city grid On May 28, while the full sun will be visible the next day. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/q4REaAI via IFTTT

India and Vietnam are emerging as key beneficiaries of the China plus one strategy, with Nomura predicting significant growth opportunities for Asian economies. According to a report by Nomura, India's exports are projected to skyrocket to $835 billion by 2030 from $431 billion in 2023, driven by its vast domestic market attracting companies seeking supply chain diversification away from China. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/oWXFntw via IFTTT

WTO members, including the US and UK, have raised questions about India's $48 billion farm input subsidies for 2022-23, which have been attributed to inflation and rising fertilizer costs. India explained that these subsidies are mainly for power, irrigation, and fertilizers and that the information had been duly notified to the WTO. The US claimed that this amount is more than twice the value of all trade-distorting support notified by India in 2021-22. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/aWgUyVD via IFTTT

Virat Kohli clinches the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becoming the only Indian to achieve this feat twice with 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, including a century and five fifties. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2aGygdK via IFTTT

"Action was initiated and the electricity and water connection of this adventure park was disconnected when it was found that there was no fire NOC," said Fire Officer Nikunj Azad. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/SnKG724 via IFTTT

The Election Commission released detailed voter data for completed Lok Sabha election phases, denying delays amid court battles. It emphasized transparency and stakeholder involvement, dismissing false narratives. The Voter Turnout App provided data despite alleged press note delays. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/6KrXkwI via IFTTT

The penultimate round of Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded with a 59.6% turnout, covering 486 of 543 parliamentary constituencies. The final phase on June 1 will decide the remaining 57 seats. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wFt3OWb via IFTTT

​All-rounders Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma registered figures of 3-23 and 2-24 respectively to dismiss the bulk of Rajasthan's batting line-up and take the Sunrisers to the final of the 2024 Indian Premier League, where they will face Kolkata Knight Riders for a second time in the knockouts. ​Sunrisers Hyderabad took the long route to the final of the cricket tournament after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the first qualifier and having to beat Rajasthan, who beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the other qualifier, earlier this week. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/En4pYPH via IFTTT

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 for the week ended May 18, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 220,000 claims in the latest week. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/MDnQuqB via IFTTT

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Virat Kohli, known for his successful slog sweep in IPL 2024, encountered a setback as he fell victim to the same shot against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. Kohli's innings of 33 runs off 24 balls was cut short by Yuzvendra Chahal's clever bowling in the eighth over, resulting in a catch by substitute fielder Donovan Ferreira. Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen suggested that Kohli should persist with the slog-sweep shot, emphasizing its role in boosting his strike rate. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4UB2ekG via IFTTT

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted the systemic alignment against lower castes, drawing from his family's political legacy. He emphasized the need for representation of 90% of the population in power structures. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7fM8IQp via IFTTT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently vying for a third consecutive term, reaffirms his 2019 pledge to incarcerate corrupt individuals, asserting that he has fulfilled this promise. In an extensive discussion with ET, PM Modi addressed various topics. He reiterates the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of progress extend to all individuals in need, irrespective of their caste, creed, or geographical location. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/XZ6lJ7N via IFTTT

In absence of a BJP candidate, it is expected that a majority of the Pahari vote may go in favour of Mufti. While a large section of tribal population, including some Paharis, support Altaf of NC for his spiritual influence over the community, a deepening wedge between Paharis and Gujjar-Bakarwal is likely to make many Paharis to vote against Altaf. The Gujjar-Bakarwal community had protested against the government decision of giving reservation to Paharis. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/s8dJUS7 via IFTTT

Officials familiar with the matter have disclosed that India is poised to offer its expertise in security measures to France for the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games scheduled to take place in Paris in July 2024. Both the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) engaged in extensive deliberations with their French counterparts. A consensus was reached between the two sides to dispatch a delegation comprising experts in counterterrorism and homeland security to Paris prior to the commencement of the major event. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/VA9DiIR via IFTTT

India's smallest constituency by area, Chandni Chowk is witnessing a keenly contested election. BJP has dropped its sitting two-term MP Harsh Vardhan and given Khandelwal an opportunity to contest his first Lok Sabha election. Khandelwal is pitted against 79-year-old JP Agarwal, who is fighting his 10th Lok Sabha election and has represented Chandni Chowk in 1984, 1989 and 1996. The trading community holds the key to the constituency. Contrary to popular perception, Chandni Chowk traders are not voters of the constituency. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/749iAIe via IFTTT

A 21-year-old Abi Carter, hailing from California, held her nerves in an intense three-hour finale of the American Idol 2024, that saw tough competition from the likes of runner-up Will Moseley and third-placed Jack Blocker. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/bpdygZV via IFTTT

Justice Dash said he treated everybody at par, be he a rich or poor person, be he a communist, or from the BJP, Congress or TMC (Trinamool Congress). "All are equal before me, I do not hold any bias for anyone or for any particular political philosophy or mechanism," he said, adding that he tried to dispense justice on the principles of empathy and that "law can be bent to do justice, but justice cannot be bent to suit the law". from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/AwLmXDU via IFTTT

Lucknow Lok Sabha seat has remained a stronghold for the BJP for more than three decades, primarily due to the enduring popularity of its longest-serving MP, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, vying for his third consecutive term here, expresses confidence in the continuity of this trend. He campaigns on the basis of his contributions to the network of roads and flyovers in the rapidly expanding and urbanizing Uttar Pradesh capital, alongside emphasizing the 'development plank' championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/UxvnIGQ via IFTTT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) equaled Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders with six 200-plus totals in IPL 2024. They surpassed Sunrisers Hyderabad with 150 sixes. Notable performances by Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, and Glenn Maxwell led to RCB's 218/5 total against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/alBCIRE via IFTTT

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The Jalgaon district administration, in collaboration with citizen groups, employed various strategies to increase voter turnout, historically low at around 46 to 48 percent. Targeting the low turnout among the middle and upper-middle classes (19 to 34%), efforts included motorcycle rallies, walkathons, and designer dress incentives. Collaborating with Rotary clubs, industrial associations, and social organizations, the initiative aimed to emphasize the importance of voting. These efforts led to a significant increase, with voter turnout in Jalgaon rising from 46% to 53%. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/eUZIxku via IFTTT

​Congress veteran Anand Sharma, who is contesting from Kangra parliamentary constituency, is surprising many within the state unit. The local leaders were skeptical whether Sharma would be able to connect with the masses as he was contesting his first Lok Sabha election. Campaigning tirelessly, Sharma is using the local dialect every time he is addressing meetings. This is quite a feat in a state where they say cuisine and dialect changes every 10 km. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/AQP1Vtl via IFTTT

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a spot in the IPL playoffs after their match against Gujarat Titans was washed out due to rain. With this, they join Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs. Sunrisers received one point, bringing their tally to 15 points with one match left. Gujarat Titans, last year's runners-up, were eliminated from the playoff race, finishing with 12 points. The toss didn't happen due to rain, and despite efforts, the match had to be abandoned. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4VOzX0K via IFTTT

"China hopes that peace and stability will return to the European continent at an early date, and stands ready to play a constructive role to this end," Xi said at a joint press conference with Putin after their talks. A joint statement issued after Putin-Xi talks said that both sides believe that for "a sustainable settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, it is necessary to eliminate its root causes." from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/XUu8MCO via IFTTT

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"We don't agree with CAA. If they make it unconditional I do not have a problem with that. Earlier state governments used to give citizenship, DMs used to give citizenship when needed. If anyone stays in America for 10 years they will get a green card. Why are you making such a law? So this is a dangerous conspiracy," the Chief Minister said while campaigning at Bangaon in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Monday. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/GYu4kDc via IFTTT

As US-based investors keep pulling out from China, learning a game of 'throwing eggs' is helping investment companies in affluent regions of the world's second-largest economy, claim reports. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FRyk4ox via IFTTT

Wes Ball's 'Kingdom of the Planet of Apes' has dominated the opening week at the box office after grossing $56.5 million across North America. This was exactly what was needed to give theatres here a push during an uncertain season. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/pMfrcdY via IFTTT

District officials said that the flare-up of a mixture of gas and mud was largely controlled on Sunday but efforts were on to fully end it. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Tw8YZVX via IFTTT

Panama's President-elect Jose Raul Mulino aims to close a major migration route, impacting 500,000 people. Organized crime involvement and challenges in operations and logistics cast doubt on the plan's success. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Swf3oZC via IFTTT

Mamata Banerjee calls for the resignation of Governor CV Ananda Bose over molestation allegations, refusing to sit near him and vowing to confront him publicly with incriminating evidence. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BqbkPyp via IFTTT

​​ Sudharsan struck 103 off 51 balls with five fours and seven sixes while Gill scored season's first ton -- a sublime 104 off 55 balls with half a dozen sixes to help GT post a daunting 231 for 3 after being sent into bat. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/S8Ig51n via IFTTT

Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden joined external member Swati Dhingra in calling for an immediate cut in the base rate from its current level of 5.25%, where it was held for the sixth straight meeting. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/AxwsiRD via IFTTT

The feature would allow users to ask ChatGPT a question and receive answers that use details from the web with citations to sources such as Wikipedia entries and blog posts, according to the person, who asked to remain anonymous discussing private information. One version of the product also uses images alongside written responses to questions, when they're relevant. If a user asked ChatGPT how to change a doorknob, for instance, the results might include a diagram to illustrate the task, the person said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/l5QkRCp via IFTTT

Tracy Morgan stars as Francois "Frank" Crutchfield in "Crutch," a new Paramount+ comedy series set in the world of "The Neighborhood." Crutch, a Harlem widower, faces comedic challenges when his adult children and grandchildren move back home, disrupting his plans for an empty nest. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/roG8ECT via IFTTT

Identification materials in the US will see an extra layer of security as the Department of Homeland Security is working on making state-issued driver’s license or identification 'Real ID' compliant from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/0BziIsv via IFTTT

At the forefront of this electoral battleground stand Pralhad Joshi of the BJP and Vinod Asooti representing the Indian National Congress (INC), emerging as prominent contenders in the fray. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/g8fyXP2 via IFTTT

NCLAT rejected REL's appeal regarding Burman's share acquisition. CCI ensures fair competition. Justice Khanna and Mehrotra maintained status quo. Fraud allegations, ESOP issuance, remuneration without approval are under scrutiny. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/1zXUASF via IFTTT

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Canadian authorities have charged three Indian nationals in connection with the assassination of Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as reported by Global News. The suspects allegedly entered Canada on student visas but may have been acting under the direction of Indian intelligence, according to the report. The incident has exacerbated tensions between India and Canada, with Indian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously insinuating Indian involvement in Nijjar's killing, a claim rejected by India as baseless. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/IkGrfna via IFTTT

Astronauts who are a part of the Artemis program may undertake a workout named 'Wall of Death' to maintain fitness on the lunar surface. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ix95OEd via IFTTT

Pralhad Joshi, seeking fifth term, predicts BJP's seat tally to surpass 370. Addresses NDA's predicted seats, SC ruling on electoral bonds, Kejriwal's jail term, BJP's opponents nationally, and party's success in the south. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Wm5OiPS via IFTTT