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15.06 / 20:01
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DPDP rules nearly ready, industry consultations likely soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
MeitY) minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. «We will be as extensive as we can. We will not rush through and prefer a consultative process. In parallel, we are working on creating a digital by-design platform, so that the implementation can be done in a digital form,» Vaishnaw said. ET reported on June 12 that the IT ministry aims to release the proposed administrative rules under the DPDP Act for public consultation before the start of the upcoming Parliament session in July to give ample time for stakeholders to deliberate on the finer nuances of the rules.
15.06 / 10:19
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Thunderstorms forecast for parts of AP from June 15 to 19
India Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in parts of Andhra Pradesh for five days from June 15 to 19. Thunderstorms are predicted across parts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and Rayalaseema. Heavy rain has been forecast for parts of NCAP and Yanam on Saturday. Gusty winds up to a speed of 40 km per hour (kmph) are expected to blow in these places over the next five days.
15.06 / 06:25
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PM Modi invited Pope to India, hope his visit itinerary includes Goa: CM Pramod Sawant
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed hope that when Pope Francis visits India as invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his visit itinerary includes the coastal state. PM Modi met Pope Francis on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy.
15.06 / 05:37
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After 70 years, DNA test reunites 3 long-lost siblings across the pond
MyHeritage.com.“Just a joyous, ecstatic reunion,” she said.“Or not even a reunion, a meeting. Because this is the first time we ever met in person, and it was kind of overwhelming, but a very, very happy event.”More than 70 years after they were born, the trio only discovered each other existed last year.Williams, from Chilliwack, and Josephine Morey from the United Kingdom both submitted their DNA to MyHeritage and got a match.“My tummy flipped over,” Williams said.
15.06 / 01:55
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G7 Summit: PM Modi has 'delightful conversation' with leaders of Turkey, UAE, Brazil; also meets Jordan King
G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the leaders of Turkey, the UAE, Brazil and Jordan and struck a pose for the camera along with them on Friday. PM Modi had a «delightful conversation» with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. All the four leaders also posed for the camera and got a picture clicked at the Summit as well, which PM Modi shared on X, saying, «The interactions in Italy continue...Delightful conversation with President @LulaOficial, President @RTErdogan and His Highness Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed»
15.06 / 01:55
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'Pleased...': PM Modi after meeting UN chief Guterres on sidelines of G7 Summit
Narendra Modi met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Italy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here on Friday night. In a post on X, PM Modi said, «Pleased to meet the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, in Italy.» Earlier, PM Modi met also US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
14.06 / 17:15
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G7 Summit: PM Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Black Sea transport corridor, increase exports of sunflower oil to India
Zelenskyy, while holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussed the functioning of the Black Sea transport corridor to increase exports of sunflower oil to India. On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy. «The President spoke about the functioning of the Black Sea transport corridor, which makes it possible to increase exports of sunflower oil to India and turnover of other categories of goods,» the Ukrainian president's website read.
14.06 / 15:53
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Putin lays out conditions for ceasefire, includes Ukraine dropping NATO bid
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow and renounced plans to join NATO.
14.06 / 15:49
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Heat wave continues in Punjab, Haryana; Abohar sizzles at 47.6 deg C
Heat wave conditions continued unabated in Haryana and Punjab, with Abohar sizzling at 47.6 degrees Celsius, the Met Centre here said on Friday. Blistering heat also continued to prevail in Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, which recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, according to the centre's weather report. While blistering heat swept Abohar in Punjab, intense heat also prevailed in Gurdaspur, which recorded a maximum of 45.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Patiala, which registered a high of 45.2 degrees Celsius, it said. Amritsar and Ludhiana also reeled under intense heat at 44.8 degrees Celsius and 44.2 degrees Celsius, respectively, the weather office said.
14.06 / 14:15
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MainStreet Partners launches SDR due diligence tool for fund buyers
The independent ESG advisory house has today (14 June) launched its «Fund Sustainability Due Diligence Report» in an effort to assist asset managers with the upcoming SDR transition. As part of the due diligence process, MainStreet completes fund manager interviews, a deep analysis of portfolio holdings and all fund documentation to derive an ESG rating between one and five. According to MainStreet, funds with a four or above rating are eligible to receive a formal letter of certification, outlining that the fund has met the SDR standards set out by the FCA. Charles Stanley's Pa...
14.06 / 05:15
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Did Amit Shah 'scold' Tamil Nadu BJP leader on stage? Tamilisai Soundararajan offers clarification over viral video
Amit Shah was seen calling back Soundararajan on stage and speaking to her while gesturing with his figure. Many on social media speculated that Shah was "scolding" or issuing a stern "warning" to Soundararajan.Dismissing such speculations, Soundararajan posted a clarification on X saying, “Yesterday as I met our Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah ji in AP for the first time after the 2024 Elections he called me to ask about post-poll follow-up and the challenges faced."ALSO READ: Chandrababu Naidu swearing-in: 17 fresh faces among 25 ministers take oath; Pawan Kalyan to be Dy CM.
14.06 / 03:19
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Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes
The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks
14.06 / 00:43
14.06 / 00:19
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GST Council likely to consider a review of 28% tax on online gaming at June 22 meeting
GST) Council is likely to consider a review of 28% tax on online gaming and clarification on several procedural matters at its next meeting on June 22 in the national capital. The council may also take up recommendation of the fitment committee on inverted duty structure of 15 items, officials aware of the matter told ET. However, a broader process of rate rationalisation may be pushed for later, they said. The council secretariat announced the date of the meeting in an X post on Thursday.
13.06 / 20:35
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As CEOs focus on stopping corporate tax hikes, Biden's team makes case to them on global alliances
President Joe Biden’s chief of staff has argued to an influential group of CEOs that the Democratic incumbent’s emphasis on global alliances would help their businesses
13.06 / 18:17
13.06 / 15:01
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Bengaluru techie's post on Rs 80,000 rent view sparks viral trend
social media trend by sharing a picture of his apartment view and revealing his monthly rent of Rs 80,000. This post, initially met with surprise, led to a viral trend where people shared pictures of their views and rent details from cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai. Jha's post on X quickly gained traction, with approximately 10 lakh views since its sharing on June 7. He clarified that he shares a 3-bedroom apartment with two flatmates. This sparked a debate online about the financial wisdom of paying such high rent when «better» options might be available.
13.06 / 08:41
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Viral Video Alert: Anand Mahindra drives 'Bujji' from 'Kalki 2898 AD'
Anand Mahindra, serving as the chairperson of the Mahindra Group, played a pivotal role in the creation of the futuristic vehicle featured in the upcoming film "Kalki 2898 AD," directed by Nag Ashwin. Recently, Mahindra met Bujji, the innovative three-wheeled electric vehicle, and took it for a test drive, an event that has captured widespread attention on the internet. The concept of Bujji originated when director Nag Ashwin sought the collaboration of Anand Mahindra during the film's production phase. Mahindra enthusiastically engaged his team and facilitated a partnership with Jayem Automotives in Coimbatore to bring Bujji to life. With the film set to premiere soon, Mahindra's test drive with Bujji was documented in a viral video shared by the filmmakers on social media.
13.06 / 06:45
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Chowna Mein takes oath as Deputy CM of Arunachal for 2nd consecutive term
Chowna Mein took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday for his second consecutive term. Pema Khandu was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh at a ceremony in Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (retd.) administered the oath of office to the ministers. A total of 11 MLAs, including the Chief Minister and his deputy, took the oath of office today in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly.
12.06 / 22:53
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More than half of widowed women staggered by financial woes
While carrying on without one’s other half is hard enough, new research reveals that the pain for widowed women is compounded further by financial challenges, particularly for those who hadn’t prepared for the worst.
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