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Meg Johnson, a renowned actress known for her roles in three of the UK's most popular soap operas, has died at the age of 86. Johnson, a familiar face on television screens, portrayed Eunice Gee in Coronation Street, Brigid McKenna in Brookside, and Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale. In a joint statement issued by her family, talent agency Jorg Betts Associates, and ITV, Johnson was described as «kind and wonderful,» always radiating a mischievous twinkle in her eye. Despite her battle with dementia in recent years, she remained resilient and continued to pursue her passions. The statement expressed the family's «great sadness» as they announced Johnson's peaceful passing on Saturday evening, surrounded by loved ones. Johnson's remarkable career spanned both personal and professional challenges, showcasing her unwavering spirit and determination. The statement highlighted her outstanding contributions and emphasized the profound impact she had on all those who knew her. The news of her passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from fellow soap stars, including Danny Miller, Johnson's co-star in Emmerdale, who expressed his devastation and described her as a «loved soul throughout the building.» Miller fondly remembered Johnson's signature phrase «pig's bum,» which she would playfully utter whenever she forgot her lines. Gemma Oaten, a former cast member, described Johnson as a «beautiful woman inside and out» and expressed her gratitude for Johnson's kindness.

Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed hope that the country will be able to shed its bankruptcy status by September and boost its economy. Wickremesinghe’s remark came in the backdrop of Lanka's parliament approving a domestic debt restructuring plan on Saturday that is crucial to continue a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The plan was passed with a majority of 122 votes in the 225-member parliament.

PDP and the CPI(M) on Sunday said the BJP was trying to cover its alleged failures on the governance front by «engineering splits» in regional parties. The remarks came after NCP leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government. PDP spokesman Mohit Bhan said whenever the BJP has «failed», it has targeted regional parties including its former allies.

Amit Shah on Sunday made a strong pitch for consolidation of backward caste voters in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as he highlighted the successful alliance of BJP and Apna Dal (Sonelal) which has won four elections in the state. He said the state got completely rid of the «divisive forces» of SP and BSP after the BJP and the Apna Dal (Sonelal) joined hands.

Serena Williams, renowned for her exceptional career in tennis, has solidified her status as one of the most successful Wimbledon players in history, clinching seven coveted titles and consistently reaching the finals over a remarkable 20-year span. Dominating the tennis scene at a young age, Williams secured her first Wimbledon victory in 2002 at the age of 20, defeating her older sister Venus in a memorable final and impressively conquering the tournament without dropping a single set. Her reign continued as she triumphed again in 2003, followed by additional victories in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2016. Although she encountered disappointments in the finals of 2004, 2008 (to her sister Venus), 2018, and 2019, her legacy as a Wimbledon champion remains unrivaled. At 41 years old, Williams has shifted her focus away from the intense world of competitive tennis. In 2022, she revealed her intentions to «evolve away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me,» with a special emphasis on cherishing precious moments with her young daughter, born in 2017.

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Bitcoin SV has experienced a surge in price, with a remarkable 30% increase fueled by a trading volume of $400 million. This significant boost has led to speculation about the involvement of large investors, commonly known as whales, in the market.

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad have told police that they were «hurt» by his recent remarks, a senior police officer said on Sunday. Aazad was injured when assailants opened fire on his car in Deoband in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district on Wednesday and the four people were arrested from Ambala in Haryana on Saturday and brought to Saharanpur. In a statement issued here on Sunday, Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar identified the arrested accused as Vikas alias Vikky, Prashant and Lavish — all residents of Rankhandi in Deoband — and Vikas, a resident of Karnal district in Haryana. He said two country-made pistols used in the crime and ammunition have been recovered from them. During interrogation, the accused told the police that they were «hurt» by Aazad's recent remarks made in Delhi and other places. They carried out the attack on Aazad as they were upset by his «inappropriate remarks» (ulta sidhe bayano)," the police said in the statement, without giving out any specific remarks.

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P Chidambaram on Sunday took a swipe at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks that the situation in Manipur will improve within 7 to 10 days, saying it would help if the BJP leader does not «poke his nose» into Manipur's conflict and stayed away. The former home minister also asserted that it would help if Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned as the CM and President's Rule was imposed in the northeastern state for a few months.

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Duce Piaia, a Rock Springs resident, World War II veteran, and local businessman, has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the second annual Liberty Day Parade on the Fourth of July. Rick Lee, Director of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, expressed his admiration for Piaia's service to the nation, his discharge on Independence Day, and his subsequent success as a businessman in Rock Springs. Lee also praised Piaia for not only his impressive business accomplishments but also for building a remarkable family, emphasizing the lasting legacy of his achievements.

United States, citizens will go all out on Tuesday to observe the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day. This festive occasion is marked by grand fireworks displays, large outdoor gatherings for barbecues, and patriotic parades adorned with stars and stripes, taking place across the nation. But why is it celebrated on the Fourth of July in the US?

The price of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has experienced a remarkable rally of 70% within just seven days, igniting speculation about its potential to surpass Bitcoin. 

Abhishek Bachchan recently completed 23 years in Bollywood. To celebrate the occasion, many fans took to Twitter and dedicated posts to the ‘Paa’ actor, sharing gifs from his best movies and performances. One fan shared a lovely edit of all the posters of the actor’s film and wrote, “23 years on duty, and going stronger than ever.

A newly-listed crypto project, MEME token, took the crypto space by storm after it clocked over 20,000% in 24 hours. 

GST revenue collection in June stood at Rs 1,61,497 crore, registering a 12 per cent year-on-year rise, the Ministry of Finance said on Saturday. India in April 2023 saw a record-high GST collection of Rs 1.87 lakh crore, while the indirect taxes collected in May were at Rs 1,57,090 crore. With this, the monthly GST revenue has come in at more than Rs 1.4 lakh crore for the 15th consecutive month.

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have become synonymous with mutual funds, particularly equity mutual funds. These plans allow investors to invest a certain sum regularly, usually at the beginning of each month, which helps develop a financial discipline and avoid market timing.

Sushmita Sen unveiled details about her forthcoming series, titled 'Taali', which pays tribute to the life of transgender activist Gauri Sawant as part of the ongoing Pride Month celebrations. The series is set to premiere on a popular streaming platform in the near future. The newly released promo has captured widespread attention, particularly with Sushmita Sen's powerful dialogue, «Main Taali bajaati nahi bajwati hoon» (I don't clap, I make others clap).

July 1, 2017: India woke up to an unprecedented transformation in its tax landscape as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) took center stage, promising to be the answer to demands for a streamlined indirect taxation system for 1.4 billion citizens. With its motto, «One nation, One market, One tax,» GST aimed to bring unity and benefits for all stakeholders, governments, taxpayers, and administrators alike.The giant leap in taxation history: One umbrella for all GST's introduction marked a significant milestone in the history of taxation in India.

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement on 'suffering of Pasmanda Muslims' to demand reservation for the community. She asked the BJP to drop its opposition to reservation for Backward and Dalit Muslims and demanded BJP led state governments grant reservations to the community.