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'Akhand Bharat' map in new parliament beyond Pakistan's capability to understand: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday brushed aside the controversy over the purported 'Akhand Bharat' map in the new Parliament building, saying that it's not a political issue and Pakistan does not have the capability to understand it.

Jun 8, 2023

Girl dies after consuming contaminated water in K'taka; toll rises to three [details]

After the death of a 10-year-old girl, the death toll due to consumption of contaminated water rose to three in the Koppal district of Karnataka on Thursday.

Jun 8, 2023

Fake call centre targeting US citizens busted in Gurugram; 14 held [details]

A team of the Cyber Crime police station has busted a fake call centre in Gurugram district and arrested 14 people, including three women and the call centre owner, during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, the police said.

Jun 8, 2023

World used Article 370 to keep India off balance: Jaishankar

Defending the abrogation of Article 370, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that India was being kept off balance internationally for a long time through the provision, which prompted the action and now, the world understands the logic behind it.

Jun 8, 2023

WhatsApp launches new feature 'Channels' for broadcast messages

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday launched a new feature called -- "Channels" within the app for broadcast messaging, i.e., a simple, reliable and private way to receive important updates from people and organisations.

Jun 8, 2023

North India's first Tirupati Balaji temple opened for devotees in Jammu [What's Special]

The temple is located in the midst of the Shivalik forests in Majeen on the outskirts of Jammu city. The temple is built on 62-acre land at an estimated cost of Rs 30 crore.

Jun 8, 2023

"Kya yaar tum log, b*******d": Angry Rohit Sharma hurls abuse at Cheteshwar Pujara on day 1 of WTC final against Aus [Watch]

Team India captain Rohit Sharma got angry while setting the field in the 39th over of Australia's innings on Day 1 of the WTC final. He was heard saying, "Kya yaar tum log, b*******d."

Jun 8, 2023

STRASBOURG (FRANCE), Dec. 11, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Police investigate near the scene of a shooting in the center of Strasbourg, France, on Dec. 11, 2018.

Children, among 8, injured in mass stabbing attack in France

At least eight people, including children, were injured in a mass stabbing attack in the French town of Annecy on Thursday, the Interior Ministry confirmed.

Jun 8, 2023

In response to India's new map, Kathmandu Mayor places map of 'Greater Nepal'

In response to India's Akhand Bharat Map, Kathmandu Mayor places map of 'Greater Nepal' [see pic]

As the row over India's 'Akhand Bharat Map' placed in the new Parliament building is intensifying among the opposition parties in Nepal, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah has put a new 'Greater Nepal' map in his office as a counter move.

Jun 8, 2023

Robotic experts, Army join rescue operation to save girl stuck in MP borewll [details]

More than 48 hours after a little girl fell into a borewell in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district, a team of robotic experts and the Army on Thursday joined the rescue operation.

Jun 8, 2023

"Privacy Naam Di v Koi Cheez Hundi Aa": Diljit Dosanjh reacts to reports of being cosy with Taylor Swift

The report read, "Vancouver Patrons were in for a surprise when they saw two of their favourite stars dining together at Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbor on Monday night. Multiple sources confirmed that Taylor Swift & Diljit Dosanjh were laughing & being "touch touch".

Jun 8, 2023

Bihar's 161-year-old Abdul Bari bridge in deteriorating condition; no action from Railways [details]

After the under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Bhagalpur on June 4, concerns are rising about a number of old bridges, some of which are British-era ones, including the 161-year-old Abdul Bari bridge in Bhojpur district.

Jun 8, 2023

An airplane flies over New York, the United States, on June 7, 2023

New Yorkers suffer from smoke, haze due to Canadian wildfires

Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada has triggered air quality alerts in a number of US states, with the sky over New York City rapidly darkening and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul calling the development "an emergency crisis".

Jun 8, 2023

NASA to invest $45mn in small biz to develop tech for future space missions

NASA plans to invest $45 million in funding to more than 200 small businesses to develop new technologies designed to protect the health of astronauts, lower risk of collision damage to spacecraft, the US space agency has said.

Jun 8, 2023

'Agni Prime' ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO

New generation ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' was successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Jun 8, 2023

"Will people watch it after Adipurush?":Ranbir Kapoor - Alia Bhatt to play Ram- Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana; netizens question

Just two weeks before the release of Prabha- Kriti Sanon- Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush, it has been reported that Ranbir Kapoor - Alia Bhatt roped in to play Ram- Sita, Yash to essay the role of Lankesh Raavan in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.

Jun 8, 2023

RBI MPC retains repo rate at 6.5%, projects 6.5% GDP & 5.1% inflation for FY24

Not belying the expectations, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did not change the repo rate from 6.50 per cent while projecting gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation at 6.5 per cent and 5.1 per cent respectively.

Jun 8, 2023

Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court rules in favour of Hindu petitioners

Gyanvapi case petitioner seeks President's permission for euthanasia alleging pressure

In a shocking development, Rakhi Singh, the main petitioner seeking the right to daily worship inside the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, has written to President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that her fellow four petitioners in the case and their lawyers spread false propaganda against her, and she is "considering euthanasia" due to mental pressure.

Jun 8, 2023

Tableau depicting Indira Gandhi's assassination

Canada 'celebrating' Indira Gandhi's assassination? Brampton event sparks opposition

The High Commissioner for Canada in India, Cameron MacKay on Thursday said he was appalled by reports of an event in Canada that celebrated the assassination of late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Jun 8, 2023

Video game retailer GameStop fires CEO without cause; Ryan Cohen is Executive Chairman

Video game retailer GameStop has fired CEO Matt Furlong without cause, appointing Ryan Cohen as Executive Chairman, effective immediately.

Jun 8, 2023

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