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Nat'l ambulance norms for emergency response
THE Centre on Monday released the National Operational Guidance on National Ambulance Services 2026, which aims for ambulances to reach patients at the nearest medical centre, preferably within twenty minutes, with a target of ten minutes in busy urban areas.
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June 30, 2026
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Assam, Arunachal flood situation worsens, Centre assures all help to states
THE first wave of the floods, triggered by monsoon rains, has wreaked havoc in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah dialled the chief ministers of the two states on Monday to take stock of the situation.
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June 30, 2026
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PFC board approves merger with REC; share swap set at 88:100
After the merger, Power Finance Corporation will be dissolved without being wound up
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June 30, 2026
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Indigenous push: DRDO gets more financial muscle to cut R&D delays
THE Centre on Monday handed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) more financial muscle by revising its delegation of powers to speed up trials, testing and the induction of indigenous defence technology.
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June 30, 2026
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HDFC Bank selects ex-IAS officer Rajiv Kumar to succeed Mistry
HDFC Bank has said its board has approved appointment of Rajiv Kumar, a former civil servant and a financial sector expert, to succeed Keki Mistry as its part-time chairman, subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank.
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June 30, 2026
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‘Aim to preserve our intellectual heritage’
Tourism & Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat flags disconnect between youth & cultural inheritance
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June 30, 2026
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QR codes for e-rickshaws, autos must in C'garh
IN a push toward public safety and urban transit modernisation, Raipur Police launched a major safety initiative for commuters, introducing mandatory QR codes for all auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws operating in the city limits.
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June 30, 2026
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Haryana & Raj sign MoU on '94 Yamuna water agreement
HARYANA and Rajasthan on Monday signed an agreement for the construction and implementation of the Yamuna Water Project, under which Rajasthan will get approximately 580 million cubic metres of water from the Yamuna canal through three underground pipelines from July to October every year.
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June 30, 2026
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More than 35% users expect AI to handle most of their work within a year
AT least 35% of AI users increasingly expect the technology to perform most of their work within a year, as per Anthropic’s Economic Index.
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June 30, 2026
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STORMS IN A WORLD CUP, XL EDITION
THIS is the XL World Cup, much in the image of the main co-host, the United States, where everything is supersized—from food portions to the NFL stadiums where most of the matches have been played.
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June 30, 2026
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Apple accuses CCI of copy-pasting rivals' claims
APPLE has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of ‘‘copy-pasting’’ its rivals’ claims and failing to properly conduct its own probe before concluding that the US tech giant had breached competition laws.
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June 30, 2026
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TRACK DISTRESS MIGRATION, CURB YOUTH TRAFFICKING
THE ammonia leak at a seafood processing factory in Tiruvallur near Chennai has so far claimed 16 lives; another 26 workers are in recovery, while 47 have been discharged after treatment.
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June 30, 2026
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Is it time for Smriti to take over as T20I captain?
AS India captain Harmanpreet Kaur sank into the dugout of the Lord’s Stadium on Sunday evening, she faced a harsh truth. Just like that, for the second consecutive time, another T20 World Cup had slipped through her hands.
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June 30, 2026
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Have to be patient with Shreyas, says Gavaskar
First T20I series loss since August 2023, first under head coach Gautam Gambhir, first against Ireland and first taste of international captaincy for the new skipper Shreyas Iyer.
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June 30, 2026
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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN BIGGER CITIES AT 4.9% IN 2025
THE unemployment rate in India’s million-plus cities stood at 4.9% in 2025, compared with 4.7% in other urban areas, even though these larger cities offer better-quality jobs and higher incomes, as per a National Statistical Office report.
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June 30, 2026
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Sinner survives scare in opener
REIGNING champion Jannik Sinner twice fought back from a set down to battle past Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic and avoid a huge shock in the Wimbledon first round on Monday.
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June 30, 2026
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Omar writes to Mann as J&K staring at mutton shortage over Punjab transit fees
MUTTON could soon become scarce across Jammu and Kashmir as a standoff over alleged illegal charges on livestock trucks passing through Punjab has brought fresh imports to a halt.
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June 30, 2026
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Canada's Marsh hails history-makers
COACH Jesse Marsch hailed his “Canadian heroes” for making history by reaching the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, describing their upcoming clash on July 4 (pre-quarters) as a “free hit.”
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June 30, 2026
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PM to take stock of reforms from secys
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi is expected to chair a high-level meeting of secretaries from all ministries and associated departments on Tuesday, a day after returning from his visit to Seychelles.
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June 30, 2026
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Social media, digital funds pose terror risks, says FATF
THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF), headquartered in Paris, France, has warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting social media, instant messaging and streaming platforms to raise and move funds, as digital technologies create new avenues for financing terror activities.
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June 29, 2026
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ED summons former J’khand minister, son
THE ED has summoned ex-finance minister Rameshwar Oraon, his son Rohit and a retired excise commissioner in the multi-crore Jharkhand liquor scam, asking them to bring documents related to the case.
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June 29, 2026
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Cong completes 1st leg of party reshuffle, mulls next changes in election states
WITH the first round of crucial appointments in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Haryana, the Congress has signalled the beginning of the party’s wider organisational rejig in the coming weeks.
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June 29, 2026
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Global turmoil: Should you invest in bullion?
Analysts advise investors against exiting precious metals as they still remain best hedge against falling equities
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June 29, 2026
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14 killed after Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco.
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June 29, 2026
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Israel approves Armenian genocide recognition
ISRAEL's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide.
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June 29, 2026
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‘Credit growth to remain resilient’
WITH the rising average loan ticket sizes helping sustain overall credit growth, domestic credit market continues to remain resilient despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to credit bureau CRIF India chairman and regional managing director, India and South Asia, Sachin Seth.
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June 29, 2026
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Venezuela earthquake rescue effort turns into recovery mission
RESCUE crews raced on Sunday to pull survivors from the rubble of Venezuela’s powerful twin earthquakes as the death toll rose to 1,450 and hopes dwindled more than three days after the disaster struck.
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June 29, 2026
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Unstoppable Messi adds to his legend
LIONEL Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.
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June 29, 2026
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Serial accused from Bihar to be probed for Maha test leak
A team from Maharashtra Police, investigating the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case, has met Bihar’s top police officials and sought their cooperation as the alleged mastermind behind the operation is suspected to be a native of the state.
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June 29, 2026
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MAKING SENSE OF CLOUDS IN FINANCIAL WORLD
IT is gloomy for sure lately. Clouds are gathering on the horizon, but the monsoon season is crawling forward. There are fears of rising prices, volatility and flattened yields.
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