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Who is Pooja Kumari Jha? IFS officer who objected to incorrect India map at Dhaka seminar | World
10
Jul
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Who is Pooja Kumari Jha? IFS officer who objected to incorrect India map at Dhaka seminar | World

Dhaka: An Indian diplomat has come to the spotlight after she raised her objections over an incorrect map of India during an event in Bangladesh. The diplomat was Pooja Kumari Jha, who is an Indian Foreign Service (ISF) officer of the 2022 batch, and she is posted as the Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in the capital city of Dhaka. During a seminar on foreign policy organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), an incorrect map of India that showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan was presented by former Bangladeshi diplomat Tariq…
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Why TCS hired over 9,200 employees in Q1 despite AI job loss fears | Business
10
Jul
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Why TCS hired over 9,200 employees in Q1 despite AI job loss fears | Business

New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) hired over 9,200 employees in the Aprilโ€“June quarter of financial year (FY) 2027, making it the company's strongest quarterly hiring in more than a year. And this has brought its total headcount 5,93,798 employees.ย  For Indiaโ€™s largest software exporter, this is the second consecutive quarter in which it has added employees. The company added 2,356 people in January-March quarter, and now 9,279 in April-June quarter this financial year.ย  Equirus Securities called it the highest quarterly hiring jump in 15 quarters, and linked it to TCS having a clearer view of upcoming deals. The company…
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Trump says US and Iran have agreed for talks, but states ceasefire is over | World
10
Jul
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Trump says US and Iran have agreed for talks, but states ceasefire is over | World

Washington: The United States (US) have agreed for talks with Iran following a request by the latter after tensions once again escalated in the Middle East following the back-and-forth attacks by the two sides over strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, said President Donald Trump on Friday. However, the 80-year-old Republican leader stated that the ceasefire with the Islamic Republic stands over. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue โ€œtalksโ€," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no…
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BCCI sets plans for review meeting after team India’s series loss against England and Ireland | Cricket
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Jul
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BCCI sets plans for review meeting after team India’s series loss against England and Ireland | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team is in the midst of a subpar run in their ongoing tour of England and Ireland. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, team India has lost all of their matches so far, losing two against Ireland and three against England. Being the defending T20 World Cup champions, a lot was expected from the Men in Blue.ย  However, their subpar showings in recent matches have forced the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to set up a review meeting. It is worth noting that the review is expected to be over skipper Shreyas Iyer…
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LEGO Donald Trump set ablaze in Tehran during Khamenei’s funeral in Iran’s Mashhad | VIDEO | World
10
Jul
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LEGO Donald Trump set ablaze in Tehran during Khamenei’s funeral in Iran’s Mashhad | VIDEO | World

Tehran: ย  While Iranians mourn the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during his funeral, a ratherย unusual scene unfolded during the procession as mourners set ablaze a LEGO Donald Trump in theย holy city of Mashhad on Thursday. Several videos of the incident have now gone viral on social media, showing the giant Trump effigy dressed in the US President's signature blue suit and red tie attire hanging from a crane before it went up in flames. According to Iranian media, mourners chanted slogans and called for revenge for Khamenei's killing in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28. Many mourners shouted slogans…
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Why E20 petrol isn’t cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains | Business
10
Jul
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Why E20 petrol isn’t cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains | Business

New Delhi: The central government has once again addressed public concerns about ethanol-blended petrol. One of the prominent questions that is there in the mind of the people is that why petrol is not cheaper even after ethanol is added. Explaining the reason, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that E20 petrol isn't cheaper than pure petrol because ethanol procurement costs remain higher at current crude oil prices. Ethanol is made from sugarcane, maize, or grain. It is renewable, domestically produced and has cleaner burning than pure petrol. The government said that ethanol is deliberately purchased at high,…
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PM Modi sends blessings to newlyweds Anshula Kapoor, Rohan Thakkar
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Jul
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PM Modi sends blessings to newlyweds Anshula Kapoor, Rohan Thakkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated newlyweds Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar, daughter and son-in-law of Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor. ย  In a letter to the Kapoor family, PM Modi extended his blessings and greetings to the couple, further thanking them for inviting him to the wedding. ย  "As Sou. Anshula and Chi. Rohan commence the journey of trust and togetherness for a lifetime, heartiest congratulations and greetings to them on the auspicious. occasion of their wedding. Heartfelt gratitude for inviting me to the wedding ceremony being held on 06 July, 2026. As the couple build a life together,…
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Ryan ten Doeschate weighs in on what needs to change for India after T20I series loss against England | Cricket
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Jul
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Ryan ten Doeschate weighs in on what needs to change for India after T20I series loss against England | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team continued their losing streak in their ongoing tour to England; their loss in the fourth T20I of the series was the team's fifth consecutive loss, two in Ireland and three in England, under captain Shreyas Iyerโ€™s leadership.ย  England made history by defeating India in a bilateral T20I series consisting of two or more matches for the first time. India had secured victories in five of the last six series involving the two teams, with one series concluding in a tie. Reflecting on the teamโ€™s poor performance, the Indian team's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate came…
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Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower illuminated with tri-colour as PM Modi arrives for 2-day New Zealand visit | World
10
Jul
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Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower illuminated with tri-colour as PM Modi arrives for 2-day New Zealand visit | World

Auckland: The iconic Sky Tower in Auckland was illuminated with the Indian tri-colour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New Zealand on Friday for last leg of his three-nation visit. A photo of the illuminated Sky Tower also went viral on social media, which was also shared by Ministry External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X (formerly Twitter), who said the gesture shows the growing ties between New Delhi and Wellington. "A special welcome in Auckland!" Jaiswal said. The iconic Sky Tower was illuminated to mark the visit of PMย @narendramodi to New Zealand, symbolizing the friendship…
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Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety | Business
10
Jul
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Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety | Business

New Delhi: Amid widespread misinformation on several platforms regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) explaining the rationale behind the policy and addressing concerns raised about ethanol-blended fuel. The development comes amid several reports claiming that E20 damages rubber components, engines, or fuel systems of vehicles. The FAQs also seek to provide evidence-based answers on issues ranging from ethanol blending targets and fuel choices to pricing.ย  1. Why did India appear to rush its ethanol blending targets? The ministry said India's ethanol blending…
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