SBSP had fought the Lok Sabha polls as part of NDA and Rajbhar's son Arvind Rajbhar lost Ghosi to the SP candidate. While OP Rajbhar claimed that the viral video was 'mischievously edited' to show him in a bad light, some BJP leaders like Anil Rajbhar advised him to watch his words.
After a series of terrorist attacks in Jammu region, Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi. He directed the security forces to replicate the successes achieved in the Kashmir Valley, through area domination and zero terror plans, in Jammu division as well.
Shaheen finally came to the party, albeit in a lost cause, returning with impressive figures of 3/22, while Amir scalped two wickets for 11 runs as Pakistan bowlers ignited fire on a damp pitch after electing to bowl. Imad Wasim (3/8) bowled brilliantly while Haris Rauf (1/17) also accounted for a batter. Gareth Delany (31 off 19) and Mark Adair (15 off 19) shared crucial 32-run stand for the seventh wicket to keep Ireland in the game.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit New Delhi for a summit meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21-22. The meeting is expected to focus on defence partnership, with both sides prioritizing cross-border connectivity initiatives, Indian investments in the Teesta special economic zone, Mongla port management, power trade, and a trade pact.
India proposes to decriminalise provisions in the central excise law, aiming to remove imprisonment for minor duty evasions and reduce penalties. The proposed Central Excise Bill 2024 seeks to modernise provisions, align with GST laws, govern taxation of tobacco and petroleum products, and operate in an automated online mode.
Ethanol blending in petrol exceeded 15% in May, driven by increased purchases from biofuel makers. Oil companies achieved an average blending ratio of 15.4%, surpassing April's 12.7%. State-run oil marketing companies blended about 670 million litres of ethanol in petrol, as per oil ministry data.
Casa Amor has been a crucial element of Love Island since its debut in the third series in 2017. Typically, this dramatic twist takes place midway through the season, causing significant upheaval and testing the resilience of existing couples.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the National Entrance Test (NEET) as a "scam" that hinders students' opportunities and promotes social injustice. He criticized the NEET system for its inequitable nature and the lack of opportunities for the oppressed. Stalin also highlighted the recent allegations of invigilators tampering with OMR sheets for monetary benefits, highlighting the need for systemic change.
Lenders recovered 33.2% of claims from large stressed firms under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Factors such as realisable asset values, liquidation processes, and the rescue of bankrupt firms influence recovery rates.
The Centre is collaborating with financial institutions to create a common application form and SOPs for faster sanction of financial services like loan disbursals and insurance under key schemes.
Earlier in June, Germany's interior minister Nancy Faeser said Germany was considering deporting Afghan migrants who posed a security threat back to Afghanistan, after a deadly stabbing of a police officer drew calls for a tougher line on migration. Such a move would be controversial as Germany does not deport people to countries where they are threatened with death.
The Indian government has revealed discrepancies in the 2024 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) conducted from specific locations, and those found guilty, even if they are NTA, will not be spared. The opposition has declared that it will seek a scrutiny and review of NEET exams and NTA's functioning by a parliamentary standing committee. The developments come amid the arrests and summons of the Bihar Police's economic offences wing in its probe into the alleged NEET paper leak.
State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears an Arabic inscription, knocked out window bars and climbed down several floors by rope before taking the guards hostage with a knife and fire axe.
Eid-ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Abraham's obedience to God's test, symbolized by sacrificing an animal. It signifies devotion and obedience to a kind and merciful God, marking the end of the Islamic calendar and the beginning of a new year.
Gyorgy Ligeti's 'Lux Aeterna' is a haunting choral composition for 16 solo singers, created in 1966. It uses micropolyphony, a technique he pioneered, to create a shimmering cloud of sound. The piece, which was featured in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, evokes a sense of the infinite and invites introspection.
These assets in pockets of key regions such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon, and Chennai have demonstrated rental yield advantages of up to 32%. For example, in Pune’s South West region, single-owned properties showed an 18% higher rental yield compared with strata properties, while in Chennai’s Southern Suburbs II, the difference was 32%, showed data from CRE Matrix.
Lasse Stolley, a 17-year-old German coder, has taken the freedom of travel to a new level by living on a Deutsche Bahn railcar. For about $10,000 a year, he travels 600 km a day, eating in dining cars, sleeping in bunks, and bathing in community centre showers. Stolley believes that life on the train provides the freedom to choose where he wants to go at any time, reminding him of the true luxury of freedom.
Reports of demise of the dollar as a reserve currency due to Saudi Arabia potentially pricing oil in other currencies are exaggerated. The 'petrodollar agreement' between the US and Saudi Arabia is not confirmed, possibly not existing since 1974.
Violence persists in Manipur between Kuki-Zo-Hmars and Meiteis, leading to displacement and deaths. Lack of political intervention exacerbates the situation.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has criticised the handling of the NEET exam, stating that confusion has shattered students' hopes of seeing their children become doctors. KTR criticized the central government for its inaction despite reports of NEET question papers being sold in Bihar for up to Rs 30 lakhs each, with several arrests already made. He demanded a thorough investigation into the matter and strict action against those found responsible.
Daniel Radcliffe, celebrated for his iconic role as Harry Potter in the blockbuster franchise, has chosen to avoid big studio films that might lead to long-running franchises.
V K Sasikala, confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday dramatically said that it cannot be thought that the AIADMK is decimated in view of its recent electoral drubbing as her 'entry has begun,' and vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 Assembly polls. She also asserted that she would question the government as the 'opposition party' when Edappadi K Palaniswami did not ask the right questions, in his capacity as leader of opposition.
