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Congress will pay price for neglecting SES-2015, claims Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Saturday predicted that the Congress in Karnataka will meet the same fate as its national counterpart as it has ignored the Socio-Economic Educational Survey-2015 (caste census report).
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June 30, 2025
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Cancer burden in Kerala set to rise by 2030; breast, lung cancer leading
The National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR) projects that by 2030, every year cancer will affect 45,813 women and 43,930 menin Kerala. This forecast, shared at the Kerala Cancer Conclave organised by the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK), reflects growing concerns among medical experts regarding the increasing cancer burden in the state.
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June 30, 2025
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Bramha Taladhawaja wheels develop cracks, pulling to resume today
Around four out of 14 wheels of the Bramha Taladhawaja chariot of the ancient Baladevjew temple in Kendrapara developed cracks on the second day of the Rath Yatra on Saturday.
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June 30, 2025
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Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia
Dozens of anti-government protesters were detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia's capital on Saturday during a massive rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic demanding an early parliamentary election.
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June 30, 2025
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UK government condemns ‘death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury festival
The UK government said on Sunday that the BBC had questions to answer over criticism of Israel by musicians at Glastonbury festival that police are probing. UK officers are studying videos of rapper Bobby Vylan leading crowds in chants of \"Death, death to the IDF\", a reference to the acronym for the Israeli army, during his set on Saturday.
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June 30, 2025
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SJ Suryah set to return to director's chair after a decade with 'Killer'
SJ Suryah is set to don the director's hat for the upcoming Tamil film Killer, almost 10 years after his last directorial venture, the 2015 musical thriller Isai.
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June 30, 2025
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Weekly Review: Gold prices fall as investors turn away from safe-haven assets
Gold prices have recently declined, marking their second consecutive weekly loss, as global investors increasingly shift focus away from traditional safe-haven assets.
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June 30, 2025
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Puri stampede: Three dead, over 50 injured; Odisha govt transfers collector, SP, suspends two cops
Three devotees, including two women, lost their lives and six others sustained injuries in a stampede that broke out in front of the Gundicha Temple in Puri during the early hours of Sunday. The incident occurred between 3:30 am and 4:30 am after the chariot-pulling ritual of the Rath Yatra concluded and all three chariots were parked in front of the Gundicha Temple.
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June 30, 2025
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Rain-related incidents leave 38 dead in Pakistan; Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa bears the brunt
Death toll in rain-related incidents in Pakistan has risen to 38 with 63 injured as pre-monsoon showers continued to wreak havoc in various parts of the country, officials said.
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June 30, 2025
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Coco Gauff says criticism of Aryna Sabalenka's French Open comments went 'too far'
It didn't take long for Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to patch up their relationship after this month's French Open final. Now as Wimbledon is about to start, Gauff is hoping everyone else can also forget what the top-ranked Sabalenka said in the wake of her loss to the American at Roland-Garros.
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June 30, 2025
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Sunfeast Marie Light Brings a Cooling 'Surjya Bardaan' To Devotees At Rath Yatra 2025
Thousands of Sunfeast Surya Bardaan caps bring a sigh of relief for devotees during the divine journey this year
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June 29, 2025
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Neeraj Chopra gifts fan luxury stay and VVIP ticket to Bengaluru's NC Classic athletic event
(RNS, 28-06-25) Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra offered a “full VVIP experience\" and luxury accommodation to a fan on Friday for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic.
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June 29, 2025
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Lord! Stuck on grand road
Inexplicable delay marked the Rath Yatra as none of the three chariots could even be pulled half the distance from Shree Jagannath Temple en route to Gundicha Temple and chaos reigned supreme at the annual festival of the holy Trinity on Friday.
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June 29, 2025
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Rath Yatra celebrated with Devotion And Grandeur in Angul
The sacred festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great devotion and traditional splendor at Jagannath Temple in Dev Bhumi, Jindal Nagar, Angul, drawing thousands of devotees to witness the divine journey of the Chaturdha Murti— Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan.
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June 29, 2025
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SBI plans Rs 25,000 crore QIP; ropes in six bankers for India’s largest share sale in eight years
State Bank of India (SBI) is looking to raise a whopping Rs 25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of shares and has roped in six investment bankers for the biggest QIP deal in India Inc and the first share sale in eight years. The bank is looking at hitting the market within the next two months to shore up its core capital as the nation’s largest lender expects accelerated loan demand on the back of the falling interest rate regime.
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June 29, 2025
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Stop clock makes Test debut as ICC cracks down on slow over-rates
(RNS, 28-06-25) The ICC's decision to introduce stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over-rates has come into effect from the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh series.
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June 29, 2025
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Crime in Uttar Pradesh addressed quicker than ever under 'Operation Conviction'
Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Conviction' has transformed the state's reputation from that of a lawless land to a model of strong governance with over 97,000 convictions in just one year. The implementation of three new criminal laws and fast-tracking of 457 key cases further bolstered the drive.
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June 29, 2025
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4 foods that can help control cholesterol when added to daily diet
Controlling cholesterol is crucial for preventing lifestyle diseases like heart disease and high blood pressure.
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June 29, 2025
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Indian markets close the week on a strong note with broad gains and subdued volatility
Indian markets closed the week on a strong note with broad gains and subdued volatility. Sensex rose for the fourth consecutive session, closing at 84,058.90, up 303.03 points (+0.36%).
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June 29, 2025
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Massive crowd takes part in vibrant celebrations
The temple city came alive on Friday with vibrant celebrations and spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees thronged the Jagannath temples to participate in the annual Rath Yatra.
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June 29, 2025
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Madras High Court gives thumbs-up to for TNPL tournament to continue
Allowing the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) tournament to go ahead, the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) not to take further action until July 16, 2025 on the orders issued to the teams to remove certain sponsor's logos from the team jerseys.
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June 29, 2025
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Swedish criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies: Report
(RNS, 28-06-25) Clark Olofsson, who is one of the two criminals involved in the kidnapping and bank robbery during the year 1973 in Swedish capital, which gave rise to the expression \"Stockholm syndrome,\" has died at the age of 78 following a lengthy illness, the BBC reports quoting his family.
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June 29, 2025
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JSW Paints acquires Dulux-maker AkzoNobel India for Rs 8,986 crore
JSW Paints, part of the diversified JSW Group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 74.76% stake in the larger rival and the Dulux-maker Akzo Nobel India for Rs 8,986 crore, marking one of the largest deals in the around Rs 90,000 crore domestic paints sector.
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June 29, 2025
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CM Siddaramaiah agrees there'll be change after September, but says won't be ‘revolutionary'
While slightly agreeing with the opinions of his close associates and cabinet colleagues that there would be considerable political developments after September, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday clarified that these changes will not be revolutionary as suggested by some.
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June 29, 2025
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Tasks for Rishabh Pant: No flip, get a double, says Ravichandran Ashwin in high praise of keeper-batter's skills
Rishabh Pant invokes all kinds of reactions in his admirers.
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June 29, 2025
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More Muslim groups come out against Zumba sessions in Kerala schools
The education department's decision to introduce zumba sessions in school curriculum to fight drug menace is now at the centre of controversy, with more Muslim organisations coming out opposing the move.
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June 29, 2025
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Gautam Adani, family join Rath Yatra celebrations at Puri, cook 'prasad' for devotees
Chairman of Adani Group Gautam Adani took part in Rath Yatra celebrations and offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees at Puri on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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Significance of ‘Senapata’ during Rath Yatra: Unveiling the Mythological Roots
The Shree Jagannath Temple is renowned for its intricate rituals and traditions, particularly during the Rath Yatra festival.
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June 29, 2025
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Thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders, scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of downtown Tehran on Saturday for the funeral of the head of the Revolutionary Guard and other top commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day war with Israel.
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June 29, 2025
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Netanyahu denounces report that Israeli soldiers have orders to shoot at Palestinians seeking aid
: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz emphatically rejected a report in the left-leaning Israeli daily Haaretz on Friday, which claimed Israeli soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites inside Gaza. They called the report's findings “malicious falsehoods designed to defame” the military.
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