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29.06 / 17:27
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Beneficiaries of special assistance schemes to get money in account by 5th of every month: Ajit Pawar
special assistance schemes of the Maharashtra government will be deposited in the bank accounts of beneficiaries on the 5th of every month, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday. These include the Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme, and those for the differently-abled, among others.
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The Acolyte Season 2: Showrunner reveals what to expect from the next chapter
The Acolyte Season 2 from Disney, showrunner Leslye Headland has hinted at intriguing possibilities for the future of the Star Wars series. Despite the official status of the next season still pending, Headland has already begun envisioning the potential mysteries and plot developments that could unfold.
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US Hurricane tracker: Beryl tropical storm may become Category 3 Hurricane. Weather forecast, landfall time, area
Hurricane is brewing! The US National Hurricane Center in its forecast predicted that Tropical Storm Beryl was expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane. It is likely to hit Barbados late Sunday.
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Taylor Swift's ‘Champagne Problems’: What is the song about? Lyrics & meaning
Taylor Swift's monumental concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version), directed by Sam Wrench and produced by Swift herself, made waves upon its theatrical release in October 2023. Breaking records, it became the highest-grossing concert movie ever, raking in over $260 million globally, surpassing previous milestones set by Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
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Did Metallica steal to survive in early '80s? This is how James Hetfield remembered bad days
James Hetfield, has talked about the extreme measures the band used to survive in the early 1980s. Hetfield talked about recording their iconic albums 'Master of Puppets' (1986) and 'Ride The Lightning' (1984) at Copenhagen's Sweet Silence Studios in a recent episode of the official podcast, 'The Metallica Report'. Hetfield revealed that during their time in Copenhagen, the band resorted to theft to make ends meet, as per the reports of 'Yahoo Entertainment'.
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Are public executions on the rise in North Korea? The Hermit Kingdom seeks to curb cultural influence from South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Unification has said that public executions in North Korea are on the rise. This has yet again highlighted the absolute disregard for human rights by the hermit kingdom. This report is the second annual report which has been prepared based on the testimonies of defectors from North Korea. The laws are vague and people get executed for even petty crimes. The country has in recent times, actively sought to curb cultural influence emanating from its southern neighbor. One recent public execution was that of a 22-year-old in the South Hwanghae province in 2022. His only crime was listening to 70 South Korean songs and sharing three movies.
29.06 / 15:33
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Ravi Agarwal appointed CBDT chairman effective July 1
Ravi Agarwal, a 1988 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer from the income tax cadre as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
29.06 / 15:33
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UFC 303 fight card, date: Main card start time, where to watch Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka
UFC 303 fight card is missing Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler, but there will be Alex Pereira defending heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka. The UFC event will be held on Saturday night.
29.06 / 15:33
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Dune 3: Is the release date of Denis Villeneuve's film revealed by Warner Bros?
Warner Bros. has officially slated a new film by Denis Villeneuve for release on December 18, 2026. Known for his directorial prowess in films like Dune and its upcoming sequel, Villeneuve’s next project promises to be an «event» film, premiering in IMAX as well.
29.06 / 15:33
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Majority of US media expect President Biden to withdraw from race to save American democracy & from Trump
Joe Biden's dismal showing at the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, leading US media outlets have commented that the incumbent US President should leave the race for the White House for the future of American democracy and prevent a second innings for his Republican rival. Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the 81-year-old president can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.
29.06 / 14:59
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Delhi airport T1 shutdown: Over 20 flights cancelled on Saturday
IndiGo that were to operate from Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport were cancelled on Saturday, a day after the terminal was shut down following the roof collapse incident. A source in the know said 23 flights of IndiGo and 2 flights of SpiceJet that were scheduled to operate from T1 were cancelled on Saturday.
29.06 / 14:59
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UK's Labour Party commits to stamping out anti-India sentiments
UK's Opposition Labour Party, hoping to win a mandate to form a government after the July 4 general election, has committed itself to stamping out anti-India sentiments within its ranks and building a strong strategic partnership with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led administration. The party's resolution during an annual conference under former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in favour of international intervention in Kashmir was widely seen as having cost it British Indian votes in the 2019 general election.
29.06 / 14:59
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NEET malpractices case: CBI gets custody of four accused
accused arrested in connection with alleged malpractices at NEET-UG held at a school near Godhra in Gujarat in CBI custody till July 2. Gujarat police had arrested five people last month in the case. Of them, the Central Bureau of Investigation sought the custody of school teacher Tushar Bhatt, principal of Jay Jalaram School Purushottam Sharma, and middlemen Vibhor Anand and Arif Vohra.
29.06 / 14:45
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What happened when Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, and Kim Kardashian were spotted jet-skiing together in Greece?
Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, and Lauren Sanchez are all having a sunny vacation in Greece. The pair was spotted apart on jet skis in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday. The founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, was decked up in swim trunks and a life vest, while his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, had a little gold bikini on board her boat. The pair, who became engaged in May 2023, spent the day on the enormous yacht with Kardashian and her pals, as per the reports of 'Page Six'.
29.06 / 14:45
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In a Violent Nature: When will the horror movie release on Netflix?
In a Violent Nature stands out as a chilling addition to the genre. Directed by Chris Nash, this Canadian slasher has garnered attention for its intense narrative and visceral scares, drawing comparisons to classic horror icons like Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees.
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Tour de France 2024: How to watch in US, live streaming options, a complete guide
Tour de France has a history for challenging some of the best cyclists in the world in the toughest terrains of the country across a 21-day endurance test, that not only challenges the physical agility of the participants, but their mental strength as well. Tour de France, over the years has only grown more intense and competitive and begins on June 29 this year.
29.06 / 14:45
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What is a meteotsunami? What happened when it hit shores of Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan, the question that has popped up is..what is a meteotsunami? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 'meteotsunamis' are large waves, driven by air-pressure disturbances often associated with fast-moving weather events, such as severe thunderstorms, squalls, and other storm fronts. They are not the result of seismic activities. It happens when the storm generates a wave that moves toward the shore. It is amplified by a shallow continental shelf and inlet, bay, or other coastal features.
29.06 / 14:45
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Ola working on solid-state batteries, CEO says okay with govt tapering off EV subsidies
Ola Electric is working on building solid-state batteries, the chief executive officer of the SoftBank Group-backed electric scooter maker said on Saturday.
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US Presidential Election 2024: Who is Gavin Newsom? Is he going to replace Biden as the Democratic Party’s official presidential nominee?
Joe Biden as the official presidential nominee of the Democratic party. This is after his “terrible” performance in the first US Presidential debate on Thursday. Though this may not be possible, some people are looking at potential candidates who could replace Biden. One such candidate is Gavin Newsom who is presently the Governor of the state of California, the hi-tech state of the US and home to the Silicon Valley. He is a supporter of Biden and may seem to be the ideal presidential nominee. However, there are several critics who are likely oppose his nomination, if at all Biden is replaced.
29.06 / 14:45
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Will Nitish Kumar walk the talk on special status for Bihar: Jairam Ramesh
Bihar, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked if Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would actually walk the talk on the issue. He also questioned NDA partner Telugu Desam Party for not pressing for the special category status for Andhra Pradesh.
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