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BJP urges Mamata to quit, says Kolkata becoming 'crime capital'
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government over the rape of a woman in a Kolkata law college, accusing the ruling party of failing to maintain law and order and protect women in the state.
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June 29, 2025
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Israeli strikes kill 72 in Gaza as truce prospects move closer
Israeli strikes killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, health workers said, as ceasefire prospects were said to be improving after 21 months of war.
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June 29, 2025
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Al Barsha Notary branch to be closed from July 1
The Dubai Courts has announced the closure of the Notary Public branch situated within the Al Barsha Traffic Department, with effect from July 1, 2025.
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June 29, 2025
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Trump hails 'giant win' after supreme court curbs judges
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he can now push through a raft of controversial policies after the Supreme Court handed him a \"giant win” by curbing the ability of lone judges to block his powers nationwide.
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June 28, 2025
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In 'Sorry, Baby,' Eva Victor makes a disarming debut
The first thing to love about writer-director-star Eva Victor's extraordinary debut “Sorry, Baby” is how she, as the young professor Agnes, tries, and fails, to hide a tryst with her neighbour.
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June 28, 2025
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Air Arabia launches its new route to Sochi in Russia
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, inaugurated its new route to the Russian city of Sochi with a frequency six weekly flights.
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June 28, 2025
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Canada’s GDP growth contracts in April
Canada’s economy contracted in April on a monthly basis, data showed on Friday, as sectors exposed to tariffs and uncertainty negated a boost from services.
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June 28, 2025
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Wallabies veteran White relishes 'unreal' British and Irish Lions opportunity
Wallabies scrum-half Nic White has been waiting 12 years to face the British and Irish Lions and on Friday called it \"proper spine-tingling stuff\" to finally get the opportunity this weekend.
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June 28, 2025
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Shamal awards Dhsıb contract
Shamal, the Dubai-based diversified investment firm and owner of Dubai Harbour, has awarded the main works contract, valued at over Dhs1 billion for Dubai Harbour Residences to Khansaheb Civil Engineering, a leading contractor in the region renowned for delivering some of Dubai's most iconic developments.
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June 28, 2025
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Salik wins 3G Excellence Award for advocacy, commitment
Salik Company, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has announced that it has won the “3G Excellence Award for Advocacy and Commitment to Corporate Governance 2025” award, granted by the British Cambridge Foundation (IFA), during the Global Good Governance Summit held in Brunei.
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June 28, 2025
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Goalkeeper Heaton extends Man.United stay till 2026
Goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a new one-year contract at Manchester United extending his current stay till 2026.
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June 28, 2025
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Police detain 6 Americans trying to send cash to N.Korea
South Korean police have detained six US citizens who were attempting to deliver around 1,300 plastic bottles filled with rice, dollar notes and Bibles to North Korea, a police official said on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
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UN chief says US-backed Gaza aid operation unsafe
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that hungry people in Gaza seeking food must not face a “death sentence” as controversy swirls around a new USand Israeli-backed distribution system.
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June 28, 2025
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Many older people are really eager to be vaccinated
For older adults who express more confidence in vaccine safety than younger groups, the past few months have brought welcome research. Studies have found important benefits from a newer vaccine and enhanced versions of older ones, and one vaccine may confer a major bonus that nobody foresaw
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June 28, 2025
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India's agriculture & allied sector clocks 54.6% jump in output
Gross Value of Output (GVO) from the agriculture and allied sector at constant prices has shown steady growth from Rs1,908 thousand crore in 2011-12 to Rs2,949 thousand crore in 2023-24, marking an overall increase of approximately 54.6 per cent, according to a report released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.
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June 28, 2025
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Losing a race doesn’t mean you will lose again
After nearly 25 years of writing about campaigns, I should know better than to take press releases too seriously. In a profession that rewards speed over quality analysis, I know press secretaries and communications directors have jobs to do and often rely on pithy one-liners to try to win the day. We're supposed to look away and attribute it to business as usual. In other words, hate the game and not the player. But a recent news release from the Iowa Republican Party was so audacious, hypocritical and devoid of any historical context that I just couldn't forgive and forget.
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June 28, 2025
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TAMM AI Assistant shortlisted for top prize
Abu Dhabi's vision to lead the world in Al-powered governance has earned global recognition, with TAMM Al Assistant named a top five finalist at the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025 in the E-Government (C7) category.
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June 28, 2025
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Firm supports Emirati SMES with Dhs82m contract in 2024
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting national entrepreneurship and strengthening the private sector’s contribution towards the local economy, Union Coop has extended direct support to members of the Emirati Suppliers Programme, an initiative by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development, through procurement contracts exceeding Dhs82 million in 2024.
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June 28, 2025
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Khaled reaffirms UAE commitment to boost relations with member states
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting, held on Friday at the Palace of Independence in Minsk, Belarus.
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June 28, 2025
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I would love to know how much money my colleagues earn
For all the countless ways the UK has become Americanised over the past hundred years—from the embracing of undrinkable Starbucks coffees to our spiralling-out-of-control tip culture — talking about money isn’t one of them.
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June 28, 2025
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DSS begins with thousands of offers
The most eagerly awaited and valued-packed edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 began on Friday, with thousands of unbeatable offers, free experiences, and family-friendly entertainment designed to make this a summer well spent for everyone.
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June 28, 2025
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Punjab CTD busts terror network; six 'agents' held
The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has dismantled, what it says, a highly-sophisticated network being run by the Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and their local facilitators.
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June 28, 2025
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Potgieter and Roy share first round lead in Detroit
Aldrich Potgieter and Kevin Roy fired course-record 62s at Detroit Golf Club on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the US PGA Tour Rocket Classic.
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June 28, 2025
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Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation's efforts praised
The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation held its annual meeting in the presence of Sheikha Jameela Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), where she reviewed the key statistics and outcomes of programmes and projects achieved during 2024.
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June 28, 2025
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Hamdan approves policies to boost education, air quality
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved an array of key strategic policies and projects during a meeting of The Executive Council.
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June 28, 2025
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Nike shares soar as firm shifts away from China
Nike's shares jumped at the opening bell on Friday after the company said it's shifting some production away from China.
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June 28, 2025
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SC wants simpler ‘Nikahnamas,’ knowledgeable registrars
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government to simplify Nikahnamas and ensure that nikah registrars are qualified, knowledgeable and persons of integrity to preserve the rights of the bride and groom in a marriage.
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June 28, 2025
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Heatwave sparks health, fire warnings
Southern European countries braced on Friday for a punishing weekend heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40°C and beyond, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists plus fears of wildfires.
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June 28, 2025
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Court orders man to repay Dhs19,890 to another
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to repay Dhs16,890, besides a fine of Dhs3,000 after he failed to repair a car entrusted to him and allowed it to accumulate fines, leading to its impoundment.
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June 28, 2025
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Etihad gears up to welcome over seven million guests
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is preparing to welcome more than seven million guests at Zayed International Airport over the busy summer travel period.
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