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India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism: PM Modi at VivaTech 2026 | World
18
Jun
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India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism: PM Modi at VivaTech 2026 | World

Paris: PM Modi on Thursday addressed the VivaTech 2026 in Paris and said India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism. He said this after top EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said that India and the European Union will sign the ambitious free trade agreement by the end of this year. Notably, India and the EU announced concluding negotiations for the mega trade deal at their summit meeting in January in New Delhi. India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion: PM Modiย  PM Modi also said thatย Indiaย is usingย technologyย at a massive scale forย financial inclusion,ย education, telemedicine, agriculture…
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Manika Batra dropped from Table Tennis squad for Asian Games, TTFI explains reason | Other
18
Jun
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Manika Batra dropped from Table Tennis squad for Asian Games, TTFI explains reason | Other

New Delhi: Manika Batra has been left out of India's table tennis squad for the upcoming Asian Games after failing to meet the selection criteria laid down by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). Even though she is the country's second-highest-ranked women's player in the latest world rankings, TTFI didnโ€™t consider her for the Games.ย  Notably, the squad for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, was announced on Thursday. Manika's absence from domestic tournaments, a key component of the federation's selection process, resulted in her not featuring in the…
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NSE IPO likely to be largest-ever public issue in India, to surpass record of Hyundai: Full details | Markets
18
Jun
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NSE IPO likely to be largest-ever public issue in India, to surpass record of Hyundai: Full details | Markets

Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange (NSE), one of the leading stock exchanges in the country, has filed draft documents with the market regulator, SEBI, for approval of its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will be entirely an offer for sale by existing shareholders and is estimated to be worth around Rs 30,000 crore, making it India's largest-ever public issue. This much-anticipated IPO could even surpass the record set by Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870 crore IPO in October 2024. The development holds significance as the NSE's listing plans had been stalled for nearly a decade due to regulatory…
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R Ashwin weighs in on Ishan Kishan-Rishabh Pant debate for India ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket
18
Jun
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R Ashwin weighs in on Ishan Kishan-Rishabh Pant debate for India ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has been performing exceptionally well, and the Men in Blue look ready for the ODI World Cup 2027. The final squad is yet to be decided, and there are several stars in the running to make the final squad. There are several star performers in the Indian team currently.ย  However, one of the most discussed aspects of the Indian team ahead of the World Cup would be the wicket-keeper choice for the Men in Blue. Both Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan are front-runners to grab the position of the wicket keeper for the World Cup.ย …
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EPFO 3.0 ATM Withdrawal: When will it start and how much can EPF members withdraw? Check details | Markets
18
Jun
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EPFO 3.0 ATM Withdrawal: When will it start and how much can EPF members withdraw? Check details | Markets

New Delhi: Employed people have the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) in which a fixed amount is deposited from their monthly salary. The company also deposits the same amount into the account. For a long time, employees have had to wait over a week to withdraw money from this account. However, the Employeesโ€™ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed testing of EPFO 3.0, which aims to make PF services seamless and faster. EPFO 3.0 is a modern digital initiative that aims at eliminating delays in PF transfers and withdrawals. This system will soon allow account holders to withdraw money via ATMs…
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England announce 15-member squad ahead of historic Lord’s Test vs India | Cricket
18
Jun
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England announce 15-member squad ahead of historic Lord’s Test vs India | Cricket

London: England have named a 15-member squad for next month's women's Test against India. The fixture will mark the country's first women's Test match at Lord's and place several players on the verge of a landmark career moment. Notably, the four-day contest is scheduled to begin on July 10 at the historic London venue, where Nat Sciver-Brunt is set to captain England in a Test for the first time at Lord's. The match will also offer a potential route into the longest format for a number of players who have yet to feature in Test cricket. Among those in contention…
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South Delhi to Gurgaon in 6 mins: Govt approves 4km elevated road, details here | Business
18
Jun
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South Delhi to Gurgaon in 6 mins: Govt approves 4km elevated road, details here | Business

New Delhi: To tackle daily traffic congestion in South Delhi, the government has approved a 4-kilometre-long signal-free elevated corridor along Sant Shri Nagpal (SSN) Marg in Chhatarpur. Sharing details of the approval, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said that using this elevated corridor will save commuters significant time. The flyover stretches from Anuvrat Marg to DLF Farms along SSN Marg.ย  Connectivity to the Qutub Minar, several residential areas will be enhanced Verma stated that the Delhi government has approved this project following a feasibility study. The elevated corridor will help alleviate congestion at a major traffic bottleneck in South Delhi.…
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Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be with his parents during Ireland, England tour? BCCI secretary explains | Cricket
18
Jun
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Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be with his parents during Ireland, England tour? BCCI secretary explains | Cricket

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will allow the parents of teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to travel with him during Indiaโ€™s upcoming tour of Ireland and England in June and July. The move is intended to support the youngest member of the national squad as he begins his international career. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board would bear the cost of the arrangement, citing the unique circumstances surrounding the 15-year-oldโ€™s inclusion in a senior national team environment. "You see, not all national teams at the senior level have a 14 or 15-year-old in…
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Gurnoor Brar joins Piyush Chawla in elite list, continues dream start to international career | Cricket
18
Jun
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Gurnoor Brar joins Piyush Chawla in elite list, continues dream start to international career | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team continued their brilliant run of form and registered a mammoth victory against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the ongoing series. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow for the clash, and the hosts managed to register a 170-run victory, clinching the series in the process.ย  With the performances of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan standing out, with the star batters completing their centuries, another performance that made the fans take notice was the spell of Gurnoor Brar.ย  Only playing his second ODI, Brar conceded 60 runs in the 10 overs that…
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