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Eight monks killed after 11-year-old boy crashes pickup truck into pilgrimage group in Thailand | World

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Eight monks killed after 11-year-old boy crashes pickup truck into pilgrimage group in Thailand | World

Bangkok: As many as eight monks were killed after a pickup truck struck a group of walking monks in north-eastern Thailand, officials said. The incident involved an 11-year-old boy who was driving the vehicle. The accident took place in Mukdahan province, around 600 kilometres from Bangkok. A group of 35 monks had started a 260-kilometre pilgrimage walk towards Ubon Ratchathani province. They had been walking along the roadside for about half an hour when the crash occurred. Authorities said five monks died at the scene, while three others later died in hospital. Fourteen more monks were injured and taken for…

This energy stock below Rs 400 hits upper circuit for third consecutive day – Check share price | Markets

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Jul

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This energy stock below Rs 400 hits upper circuit for third consecutive day – Check share price | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd, which provides solutions for the rooftop solar industry, continue to gain and hit the upper circuit for the third consecutive day today, i.e. on July 2, 2026. The stock opened gap up at Rs 346.65, a gain of 2.35 per cent from the previous close of Rs 338.70. The stock continued to surge amid a spurt in volume by more than 6.57 times and gained 5 per cent to get locked in the upper circuit of Rs 355.60 on the BSE. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 345, with a gain…

Shot in arm for Spain ahead of World Cup knockouts, Luis De La Fuente speaks up on Lamine Yamal’s fitness | Football

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Jul

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Shot in arm for Spain ahead of World Cup knockouts, Luis De La Fuente speaks up on Lamine Yamal’s fitness | Football

New Delhi: In a major boost for Spain heading into the World Cup knockouts, coach Luis De La Fuente on Wednesday confirmed star winger Lamine Yamal is healthy enough to play a full match for La Roja. Spain are gearing up for their round of 32 match against Austria later on Thursday, and Yamal has been backed to play a full game. The Barca winger has played in only 141 minutes for De La Fuente's team in three matches as they continue to optimise his recovery from the hamstring injury. Yamal scored just once in a prolific World Cup for…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in for Sanju Samson? Ex-India cricketer opens up on pressing debate | Cricket

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Jul

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in for Sanju Samson? Ex-India cricketer opens up on pressing debate | Cricket

New Delhi: Noises have been growing to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut as the teenage sensation continues to play the waiting game despite being part of India's T20I squads for the UK tour. Sooryavanshi did not earn his maiden cap during the two Ireland T20Is, and the same remained the case for the series opener against England as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson continue to be the first-choice opening pair. However, with Samson failing to impress in all of the three innings that he has played in, calls for including Sooryavanshi have grown much louder. Former India cricketer…

Russian couple climbed the Empire State Building to get engaged, then were arrested; why it remains New York’s most iconic tourist attraction |

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Jul

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Russian couple climbed the Empire State Building to get engaged, then were arrested; why it remains New York’s most iconic tourist attraction |

Not every proposal has a happy ending and this incident is a perfect proof. For most couples, getting engaged atop New York City's iconic Empire State Building means getting permissions, buying an observation deck ticket, waiting for sunset, and perhaps recreating a scene straight out of Sleepless in Seattle. But this Russian daredevil couple decided to do it the other way, the illegal and life-threatening way. Their illegal climb ultimately ended them in handcuffs.Let’s find out what happened:The videoA video is going viral on social media where a couple in black attire and mask can be seen on the roof…

Ex-TMC MLA’s husband held in ₹100 cr disproportionate assets probe

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Jul

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Ex-TMC MLA’s husband held in ₹100 cr disproportionate assets probe

Debraj Chakraborty, husband of ex-TMC MLA Aditi Munshi and a once-influential TMC councillor from the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, was arrested late on Wednesday night after the Calcutta High Court rejected his plea for anticipatory bail. He was apprehended by police in Purulia, effectively ending his legal attempts to avoid arrest. Chakraborty had recently faced a major setback in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets and suppression of information in his election affidavit. With the High Court dismissing his anticipatory bail application, legal protection from arrest was no longer available to him. In the same case, Justice Joy Sengupta granted…

EPFO contribution above Rs 1,800 to be voluntary – What exactly has changed? Know here | Personal-finance

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Jul

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EPFO contribution above Rs 1,800 to be voluntary – What exactly has changed? Know here | Personal-finance

New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has stated that the mandatory PF contribution for employees is limited to a maximum of Rs 1,800 per month, any contribution above this amount will be completely voluntary. This new "Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026" will affect around 80 million active EPFO subscribers. As per the EPFO, employees will be required to contribute 12 per cent of their salary, up to the statutory salary limit of Rs 15,000 per month. This will translate to a mandatory EPF contribution of Rs 1,800 a month. What exactly has changed? To understand the change, let's…

From Nitin Nabin to Mallikarjun Kharge: Iran invites these Indian leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral | World

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Jul

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From Nitin Nabin to Mallikarjun Kharge: Iran invites these Indian leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral | World

New Delhi: Iran has formally invited several Indian leaders to attend the state funeral of the Islamic Republic's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on February 28 this year. The ceremony is scheduled to be held in Tehran. Bihar Governor, MoS Pabitra Margherita to represent India Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the burial ceremonies for Khamenei. However, the Indian government has decided to send Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pavitra Margaretha to Khamenei's funeral instead of PM Modi. Khamenei,…

Waterways Leisure Tourism shares hit 10% upper circuit after weak market debut, check stock price | Markets

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Jul

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Waterways Leisure Tourism shares hit 10% upper circuit after weak market debut, check stock price | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd witnessed strong buying in the early trade and jumped around 10 per cent, locking in the upper circuit at Rs 734.05, which is also the stock's fresh 52-week high. The stock opened gap up at Rs 684.90, a gain of 2.63 per cent from the previous close of Rs 667.35 on the BSE. The scrip gained further and touched the intraday high of Rs 734.05, a gain of Rs 66.70 or 9.99 per cent from the last closing price. The company's market cap stood at Rs 5,314.12 crore. On the…

Monica Barbaro joins Margot Robbie in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel

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Monica Barbaro joins Margot Robbie in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel

Monica Barbaro is set to join Hollywood superstars Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie for Warner Bros’ "Ocean’s Eleven" prequel. Also starring Wagner Moura, the film is being directed by Cooper and is currently in production. It is set to release on June 25, 2027. Barbaro had her breakthrough in 2022 with "Top Gun: Maverick", where she essayed the role of Natasha Trace. She is also known for featuring as Joan Baez in Bob Dylan's 2024 biopic "A Complete Unknown". Also read: Wagner Moura to star in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel The film is produced by Cooper alongside…