What If You Dont Link Your Aadhaar And PAN Today? Explained

All taxpayers in the country are required to link their PAN with Aadhaar. The Income Tax Department had extended the deadline to link the two documents from March 31 to June 30, today. Now those who fail to link their PAN and Aadhaar today will have to face “certain repercussions”.

Who all are required to link PAN and Aadhaar?

According to the Income Tax Department, the Income Tax Act 1961 requires all taxpayers, who have been allotted a PAN card as on July 1, 2017, and are eligible to obtain Aadhaar Number, to get their PAN and Aadhaar linked on or before June 30. Those who are exempted from linking the documents include NRIs, non-citizens of India, those aged above 80 years, and residents of Meghalaya, Assam, and Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the linking of PAN and Aadhaar is important to curb tax evasion.

What if you do not link PAN and Aadhaar today?

The IT Department has said that taxpayers who do not link their PAN and Aadhaar by June 30 will have to face consequences next month. PAN cards of such people will become inoperative and no refund will be made against PANs not linked to Aadhaar. In addition, interest will also not be payable on the refund for the period during which the PAN remains inoperative.

Tax deducted at source (TDS) and tax collected at source (TCS) will be deducted or collected at a higher rate for those who do not link their PAN and Aadhaar.

Investors are also required to link their PAN and Aadhaar. According to a circular issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), “Since  PAN  is  the key identification  number and  part  of  KYC  requirements for  all transactions  in  the securities market, all SEBI registered  entities  and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) are required to ensure valid KYC for all participants”. 

The circular stated that all existing investors must link their PAN with Aadhaar to continue smooth transactions in the securities market and to avoid consequences. Restrictions could be imposed on securities and other transactions until the PAN and Aadhaar are linked.

Taxpayers belonging to the exempt category will not face any of these consequences for not linking the documents.

What after PAN becomes inoperative?

As per the Income Tax Department, PAN can be made operative again in 30 days “upon intimation of Aadhaar to the prescribed authority after payment of a fee of Rs.1,000”.

How to check PAN-Aadhaar link status?

You can visit the Income Tax e-filing portal and select Quick Links. Then click on Link Aadhaar status and enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers on the new page. If your PAN and Aadhaar are linked, a message will pop up – “Your PAN is already linked to given Aadhaar”. Otherwise, the pop-up will read, “PAN not linked with Aadhaar. Please click on 'Link Aadhaar' to link your Aadhaar with PAN”.

A person is required to pay Rs 1,000 to link PAN and Aadhaar today.

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Overall Average Airfare On Many Routes Decline: Aviation Regulator's Data

The overall average price of air tickets on various routes, including Delhi-Mumbai, has declined, according to an analysis based on the data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

In recent times, there has been a steep surge in airfares on certain routes, especially in the wake of the suspension of operations by Go First.

Among 10 routes, the average airfares on the Delhi-Mumbai route dropped 74 per cent on June 29 compared to June 6, as per the data compiled by the DGCA's Tariff Monitoring Unit.

During the same period, the decline was 70 per cent on the Delhi-Pune route, 72 per cent on the Delhi-Ahmedabad route and 36 per cent on the Delhi-Srinagar route.

However, ticket prices rose on some routes during the comparative period.

The average fares on Mumbai-Delhi and Pune-Delhi routes rose 23 per cent and 17 per cent.

Earlier this month, airfares on various routes had surged, following which Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had asked representatives of airlines to self-regulate the ticket prices as well as put in place a mechanism to ensure reasonable pricing.

Airfares are not regulated in the country, and broadly, they depend on the supply-demand situation.

On June 12, Scindia said fares have been reduced by up to 60 per cent and are likely to decline further on certain routes that had seen an increase in fares.

The DGCA is also closely monitoring the situation.

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Ashes 2023: इगलड क अपन घर पर हलत खसत 50 रन नह बन पए 6 बललबज टक दए घटन

एशेज सीरीज के दूसरे मुकाबले में भी मेहमान टीम ऑस्ट्रेलिया मेजबान इंग्लैंड पर भारी पड़ती दिख रही है. ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने पहले मैच में 2 विकेट की रोमांचक जीत के बाद दूसरे मुकाबले में भी स्थिति मजबूत कर ली है. 416 रन बनाने के बाद ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने इंग्लैंड की टीम को पहली पारी में 325 रन पर समेट कर 103 रन की बढ़त बनाई.

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रहत शरम न लदन म बटय समयर क दय सरपरइज हथ पकडकर कय सररह डस VIDEO वयरल

Rohit Sharma vacation in London: रोहित शर्मा जल्द ही टीम इंडिया से वेस्टइंडीज में जुड़ेंगे. टीम इंडिया के कई खिलाड़ी पहले ही वेस्टइंडीज पहुंच चुके हैं. रोहित इस समय लंदन में फैमिली संग क्वालिटी टाइम स्पेंड कर रहे हैं. उन्होंने लंदन में बिटिया समायरा को सरप्राइज दिया है जिसका वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर लोग खूब पसंद कर रहे हैं.

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Sikh Body SGPC Opposes Uniform Civil Code Raises Concern Of Culture Loss

Sikh body SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami today opposed the Uniform Civil Code, citing concerns about the potential erosion of traditions, culture, and the unique identity of minorities.

His remarks came a day after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) said that the implementation of Uniform Civil Code throughout the country would have an adverse impact on minority and tribal communities.

Speaking to the media here, chief Dhami said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), an top gurdwara body, has taken a firm stand against the UCC and opposed its implementation.

On the issue of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, chief Dhami criticised the AAP government in Punjab for interfering in religious matters, saying it was a "direct violation of the rights of the Sikhs".

The SGPC has already passed a resolution, opposing the state government's meddling in Sikh religious affairs, said chief Dhami.

Chief Dhami further said the SGPC has plans to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take up the issue of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 with him.

The Punjab Assembly on June 20 passed the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which is aimed at ensuring free telecast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple.

The SGPC has been opposing the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, claiming that the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 can only be amended by Parliament.

To a question on the broadcasting of 'Gurbani' from the Golden Temple, chief Dhami said it was not solely about a specific channel, but rather it was the "undue interference" of the state government in Sikh religious matters.

He emphasised the SGPC's commitment to safeguarding the Sikh community's rights and heritage, stating that they would not permit any amendments to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act of 1925.

Asked about the possible launch of a YouTube channel for broadcasting 'gurbani kirtan', chief Dhami said a sub-committee was looking into it, he said.

Last month, chief Dhami had said that open tenders would soon be called for the broadcast of a sacred hymn. A five-member committee was also formed for this purpose.

Currently, Gurbani is broadcast from the Sikh shrine by PTC, a private channel often linked to the Badal family. The current agreement with G-Next Media Private Limited (PTC Channel) for the broadcast of Gurbani will expire in July.

The SGPC also raised concerns about the safety and security of Sikhs residing in Pakistan, urging the government to take proactive measures to protect the well-being of their fellow Sikhs in the neighbouring country.

Chief Dhami was here to attend 'Nagar Kirtan' (religious procession) held at Gurdwara Bahadurgarh Sahib.
 

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KKR क गदबज क खखर बललबज 9व नबर पर आकर मर 9 छकक 540 रन बनकर पर क घषत

इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग में शानदार प्रदर्शन करने के बाद कई खिलाड़ी इस वक्त दलीप ट्रॉफी में खेलने उतरे हैं. कोलकाता नाइटराइडर्स की तरफ से खेलने वाले हर्षित राणा ने नॉर्थ जोन के लिए धमाकेदार शतक जमाया. 9वें नंबर पर आकर इस खिलाड़ी ने ऐसी पारी खेल डाली जिसने साउथ जोन के लिए मुश्किलें खड़ी कर दी. दलीप ट्रॉफी के क्वार्टर फाइनल में टीम ने 8 विकेट पर 540 रन बनाकर पहली पारी घोषित की.

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CAT Told To Expeditiously Decide On Reduction Of Cut-Off Marks For UPSC's CSAT Exam

The Delhi High Court asked the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to expeditiously decide a plea seeking reduction of cut off marks from 33 per cent to 23 per cent for qualifying part 2 of the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) conducted by the UPSC as part of the Civil Services Examination, 2023.

A vacation bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Manoj Jain refused to grant any interim relief and disposed of the plea filed by a group of aspirants challenging the CAT's June 9 order denying them any interim relief.

"CAT is requested to decide the OA (original application) as expeditiously as possible. Needless to say, in accordance with principles of natural justice. The petition is disposed of," the bench said.

Seeking interim relief, the petitioners submitted the matter is urgent in nature and staying the result will be in public interest as lakhs of other candidates are also affected.

Advocate Saaket Jain, appearing for the petitioner candidates, submitted that the CAT, before which their plea is already pending, has kept the matter for hearing on July 6, and prayed that it be directed to hear the petition expeditiously.

On June 9, the CAT had issued notice on the plea seeking reduction in the cut off marks but refused to grant any interim relief, and listed the matter for hearing on July 6.

The candidates then approached the high court challenging the tribunal's order and said the matter will become infructuous by July 6. The petition prayed that the UPSC be restrained from acting any further on the prelims results declared on June 12.

The high court, however, said the prayer to stay the entire examination and the recruitment process cannot be granted.

"The tribunal has not thrown out your case. It has issued notice on your OA. The matter is now listed on July 6... no court will pass an order staying the entire CSE 2023. It is an ex-facie prayer which cannot be granted. There are plethora of judgments of the Supreme Court," the bench said.

It said even if hundreds of students go to court, the balance of convenience can never be on staying the entire result of civil services examination.

The petitioners' counsel said it was not their case that the questions were difficult but that they were out of syllabus, and alleged the UPSC has acted in an arbitrary manner, affecting lakhs of students.

The bench, however, said the CAT has not dismissed their plea and any adverse observation by the court will affect the petitioners' case at the tribunal.

It said there are decisions which say that courts should not look at question papers.

The petitioners are aggrieved over Paper 2 CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test), saying this year the UPSC came up with a paper which not only contained questions that were out of syllabus but which were also asked in IIT JEE Advance and CAT examinations.

The plea said according to the syllabus provided by the UPSC, a candidate needs to prepare for basic maths, numeracy and data interpretation of Class 10 level. The questions asked cannot be answered by anyone who possesses only basic knowledge of mathematics (Class 10 level).

The petition claimed the question paper was "discriminatory" for various categories of candidates from arts and humanities and other non-technical backgrounds, those from humble background who cannot afford special coaching, candidates from rural areas and even those from cities who have not studied higher level mathematics
 

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पकसतन क अकल लगई ठकन वरलड कप म मशकल पद करन पर फटकर कह- जह मच ह वह जकर खल...

इस साल आईसीसी वनडे वर्ल्ड कप का आयोजन भारत में किया जाना है. इस टूर्नामेंट का शेड्यूल 27 जून मंगलवार को जारी किया गया. पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड की कई तरह की परेशानी की वजह से वर्ल्ड कप के शेड्यूल को आईसीसी वक्त पर जारी नहीं कर पा रहा था. पाकिस्तान के पू्र्व कप्तान और तेज गेंदबाज वसीम अकरम ने अपने देश के क्रिकेट बोर्ड को जमकर फटकार है.

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ICC Rules: कय हत ह सटपस क लबई जन ICC न चमकन वल सटपस और बलस क कब द मजर

परंपरागत तौर पर स्‍टंप्‍स और बेल्‍स लकड़ी के बनाए जाते थे लेकिन कई बार मैच के दौरान अम्‍पायरों के लिए यह पता लगाना मुश्किल हुआ तो बेल्‍स,गेंद लगने के कारण गिरी या हवा से, इस स्थिति को टालने के लिए खेल में आधुनिक तकनीक के समावेश किया गया. अब स्‍टंप्‍स को चमकदार बनाया जाता है और इसमें एलईडी लाइट लगी होती है.गेंद के विकेट से लगते ही बेल्‍स चमकने लगती है. ICC ने जुलाई 2013 में अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मैचों में चमकदार विकेटों के प्रयोग की इजाजत दी.

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वसम अकरम क उममद सल क आखर म वरलडकप जत सकत ह पकसतन टम

वसीम अकरम ने कहा, हमारी वनडे टीम बहूत अच्‍छी है और आज के समय के महान प्‍लेयर्स में से एक बाबर इसकी अगुवाई कर रहे हैं. यदि वे फिट रहे और योजना के अनुरूप खेले तो उनकी विजेता बनने के अच्‍छे चांस हैं क्‍योंकि वर्ल्‍डकप का आयोजन हमारे जैसी कंडीशन में भारत में हो रहा है.'

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Kerala Received 65% Deficit Rainfall So Far During Monsoon: Weather Office

Kerala, the gateway of the monsoon into the mainland of the country, has received deficient rainfall so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 8, nearly a week after its normal onset date of June 1.

Compared to the normal south-west monsoon rainfall for the corresponding period, Kerala has had a deficit of 65 per cent from the normal rainfall.

The regional meteorological department, Kerala, however, said that the south-westerly winds are getting stronger, and more rainfall is expected in the coming days.

"We have received only minus 65 per cent rainfall in Kerala. All the districts in Kerala have received below-normal rainfall this season so far," Dr VK Mini, director in charge, IMD, Kerala, told Press Trust of India.

She said due to various factors, like the cyclones that formed over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, the south-west monsoon had a slow pick-up and slow progression.

"The pick-up started only last week. Now we are witnessing a faster progression. So we expect more rain in the coming days," she said.

There is an upper air cyclonic formation over the northeast Arabian Sea, and an offshore trough is moving towards Kerala from South of Gujarat, strengthening the south-westerly winds.

A low pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal two days ago is now over Chhattisgarh and moving towards the west, north-west direction. All these factors are strengthening the monsoon south-westerly winds," Dr Mini said.

Widespread rainfall is predicted over Kerala and Lakshadweep for the coming days, she added.
 

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एमएस धन न कपन क कर दय फर म परमट! 3 घट म ह गय बड फयद वरट कहल चरज करत करड रपय

एमएस धोनी और विराट कोहली भारत के सबसे अमीर क्रिकेटर्स में टॉप पर हैं. धोनी ने हाल ही में एक कंपनी का फ्री में ऐसा प्रचार कर दिया है, जिसके विराट कोहली करोड़ो रुपये चार्ज करत हैं. विराट कोहली की नेटवर्थ 1050 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक है.

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"UK Prepared For A Range Of Scenarios In Russia": Rishi Sunak

Britain is prepared for a range of scenarios in Russia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday, noting the potentially destabilising impact of the tensions between the Wagner Group and President Vladimir Putin.

Putin faced an unprecedented challenge to his authority over the weekend from an abortive mutiny by heavily armed mercenary fighters from the Wagner Group.

The extraordinary events left governments, both friendly and hostile to Russia, groping for answers to what could happen next in the country with the world's largest nuclear arsenal.

Rishi Sunak said Britain was monitoring events carefully.

"It's too early to predict with certainty what the consequences of this might be, but of course we are prepared as we always would be for a range of scenarios," Rishi Sunak told reporters.

"It's a situation that we've been analysing and monitoring for some time because we're aware of the potentially destabilising impact of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine and indeed, the tensions between the Wagner Group and the Putin regime."

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Biggest Win: बल-बल बच गय भरत क जत क वशव रकरड नसखय टम बन खतर

Biggest win by runs in ODI: वनडे क्रिकेट में भारत की जीत का विश्व रिकॉर्ड टूटने से बाल-बाल बच गया. भारत के इस रिकॉर्ड को तोड़ने के करीब पहुंची जिम्बाब्वे की टीम. जिम्बाब्वे ने आईसीसी वनडे वर्ल्ड कप क्ववालिफायर 2023 में सोमवार को अमेरिका को 307 रन से मात दी.

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Teen Who Lost Legs After Being Hit By Car Is Suing US City

A teenage volleyball player from Tennessee, US, who lost both of her legs after she was hit by a car is suing the Missouri city of St.Louis and two drivers. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Janae Edmondson, 18, on Tuesday, according to People.

Ms Edmondson was walking to a hotel in downtown St Louis with her family when an unthinkable accident occurred. A driver drove through a yield sign and struck a car and that car struck Janae Edmondson, according to Go Fund Me.

The driver responsible for the accident, 21-year-old Daniel Riley was arrested shortly after the incident. He was charged with three counts of assault. Authorities said Riley who was out on bond from another case, sped through a yield sign at the intersection and hit another car. The second car crashed into Edmondson, causing both of her legs to be amputated, Fox News reported.

The lawsuit states that Ms Edmondson "had her bright future brutally ripped away," and called the accident "completely preventable."

The lawsuit seeks damages of more than $25,00 from Riley, his mother, the city and the driver of the other vehicle. The suit says Riley's mother allowed him to borrow her car despite his "habitual recklessness," reported ABC News.

The lawsuit also blames the city for failing to maintain a safe intersection. It said that the yield sign that the lawsuit claims was inadequate because buildings blocked the view of oncoming traffic.

Mr Riley remains in jail as he awaits trials in his case.

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Over 100 Cows Dead In Meghalaya Due To Lumpy Skin Disease

Over 100 cows have died in Meghalaya due to the highly infectious lumpy skin disease and over 8,000 animals have been infected by LSD so far, an official said on Sunday.

A veterinary health department official said over 28,500 cows have been vaccinated till date to contain the disease.

"The number of cows infected with lumpy skin disease (LSD) is 8,177 and 5,884 cows have recovered from the disease and 101 animals have died, as per records of the department," a senior official of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department told PTI.

He said over 28,500 cows were given preventive vaccination for LSD and over 2,100 cows are at various stages of LSD infections.

The veterinary department official claimed that African swine fever in pigs is "contained" as of now with the disease claiming over 230 pigs across the state since January 2023.

The last pig that died due to the ASF was reported on June 2 from Ri-Bhoi district, he said.

Since the report of the infection, beef and pork consumption has gone down across the state. 

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Mumbai Waterlogged After Heavy Rain Traffic Hit On Some Roads

As Mumbai received its first heavy rainfall with the onset of monsoon, it led to waterlogging at various places, even as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the new system developed to prevent flooding in the city was functioning well.

The opposition parties, however, slammed the Chief Minister saying his claim of monsoon preparedness fell flat in the first rains and that all his "false promises, photo ops in Mumbai hold zero value."

In a startling revelation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it recovered a 165-litre fridge, a cupboard and other waste from a nullah near the Andheri subway that had to be shut for traffic on Saturday following the downpour and the rain water had to be pumped out.

Mumbai and its suburbs received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, resulting in waterlogging at various places and affecting vehicular movement on some roads, officials said on Sunday.

In a rare event, the monsoon on Sunday covered both Delhi and Mumbai together.

The Colaba observatory in Mumbai, representative of the island city, recorded 86 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Sunday while the Santacruz weather station, representative of suburbs, registered 176.1 mm rainfall in the same period, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Heavy rains affected vehicular movement on some roads in the city. Waterlogging in areas like Malad and Andheri slowed down the traffic further.

Mumbai is expected to receive more showers during the day, an IMD official said.

Mr Shinde on Sunday reviewed the functioning of an underground water tank installed at the Milan subway here to prevent flooding and said the system was working.

Milan subway, Hindmata and a couple of other locations in Mumbai are prone to water-logging during rains every year.

The BMC has constructed underground water tanks in these areas to prevent flooding.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Shinde said, "I personally came to review the situation at the Milan subway and the new system has proved that it works. More than 70 mm rainfall was reported in one hour, and still the system that we have developed has worked."

"Despite such excessive rain, the Milan subway remained open for vehicular movement. Similar systems are functional in other areas of Mumbai also," he said.

The Chief Minister also ordered the BMC officials to undertake measures to avoid water-logging resulting in disruption of vehicular movement during rains.

The civic body said it recovered a 165-litre fridge, a cupboard, rubber pipes and other waste from the Mogra nullah flowing near the Andheri subway. Due to this waste, the rainwater pumping machinery was blocked following heavy rains on Saturday, it said.

The Andheri subway had to be closed for traffic on Saturday during the rains and the civic machinery pumped out the rain water in an hour's time, it added.

Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad slammed the civic administration and the Shinde-led state government saying that all claims of monsoon preparedness fell flat in the first rains.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray tweeted a report in which Mr Shinde reportedly said that instead of criticising about water-logging, people should welcome rains.

"If shamelessness, incompetence and corruption had a face...It's disgraceful for him to rebuke Mumbaikars for complaining about waterlogging and the collapse of civic machinery yesterday. All his false promises, photo ops in Mumbai hold zero value," Mr Thackeray said on Twitter.

He also said there was a "vacuum of political and administrative leadership" to hear the issues of Mumbaikars.

"Where is the Municipal Commissioner/Administrator? Hasn't been heard/ seen yesterday or today. All these years, we've seen municipal commissioners on the roads, during monsoons. Missing now!" MR Thackeray said.

This is what happens when people who want to loot Mumbai, get governance in their hand by treachery, the Worli MLA said.

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यशसव जयसवल 6 महन म बन 'बजगर' कय थ टरनग पवइट? फरसट कलस स लकर IPL तक जन सबकछ

भारतीय टीम वर्ल्ड टेस्ट चैंपियनशिप में नए दांव आजमाने की फिराक में है. वेस्टइंडीज के खिलाफ टेस्ट सीरीज के लिए बीसीसीआई 16 सदस्यीय टीम की घोषणा कर चुकी है. जिसमें कुछ नए खिलाड़ियों को भी मौका दिया गया, उन्हीं में से एक नाम 21 वर्षीय यशस्वी जायसवाल का भी है. जिन्होंने अपनी क्लासिकल बल्लेबाजी से 6 महीने में ही बाजी पलट दी. इतने दिनों में जायसवाल ने फर्स्ट क्लास क्रिकेट से लेकर आईपीएल तक में अपना डंका बजाया.

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56-Year-Old Millionaire Fails China's Toughest Exam For 27th Time

After failing to achieve a high enough score on China's dreaded college entry exam for the 27th time, 56-year-old Liang Shi is beginning to wonder if he will ever make it to his dream university.

Mr Shi, a self-made millionaire, has taken the gruelling "gaokao" exam dozens of times over the past four decades, hoping to earn a place at top-tier Sichuan University and fulfil his ambition of becoming "an intellectual".

By most measures, Liang has had a successful life -- he worked his way up from a menial job on a factory floor to establishing his own construction materials business, making millions of yuan in the process, but his university dreams have so far eluded him.

In his quest for a prestigious higher education, he has put in 12-hour study days, abstained from drinking and playing mahjong, and endured the media mocking him as the "gaokao holdout", as well as online suspicion that it is all a publicity stunt.

But despite months of living like "an ascetic monk", this year Liang was 34 points short of the provincial baseline for getting into any university.

"Before I got the result, I had a feeling that I wouldn't be able to get a high enough score to enter an elite university," he told AFP.

"But I didn't expect to not make it into the ordinary ones."

Shortly before 10 pm Friday -- along with hundreds of thousands of high-school students across southwestern Sichuan province -- the grey-haired businessman carefully typed in his exam identification information and nervously waited to find out how he'd done.

Several local media reporters live streaming the scene were also avidly checking for updates -- and from their disappointed expressions, Liang knew before he even saw the screen himself that the result was not ideal.

"It's all done for again this year," he said to himself. "It's very regrettable."

In the past, Liang's repeated misses failed to deter him.

Every time he fell short, he vowed to try again the next year.

Now, for the first time in decades, he is wondering if his hard work will ever lead to anything.

"If I truly can't see much hope for improvement, there is no point doing it again. I really did work very hard every day," he said tiredly.

"It's hard to say whether I will keep on preparing for the gaokao next year," he admitted.

But a life without gaokao preparation is almost unthinkable to him.

"It's a hard decision to make. I am not willing to give up either," he mused.

"(If I were to) stop taking the gaokao, every cup of tea I drank for the rest of my life would taste of regret."

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India-US Drone Deal Will Bring Nations To India's Doorstep: Ex-Bureaucrat

Describing the defence agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit as "historic", former defence secretary Ajay Kumar said several countries using 'Predator' drones are likely to come to India for maintenance and overhauling.

India and the US inked a USD3 billion deal for 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs, of which the Navy will get 15 SeaGuardian drones, while the Army and the Indian Air Force will get eight each of the land version - SkyGuardian.

A joint statement by the two countries affirmed that these cutting-edge drones would be assembled in India, significantly augmenting the intelligence, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

"When the US sells such advanced equipment, they never agree to any manufacturing outside the country. But in this particular case, it has said that the Predator drones will be assembled here and a full MRO hub for these drones will be set up as well," Kumar said.

A full Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) means throughout the entire life cycle of these drones, their maintenance will be done in India, he added.

Emphasizing the significance of the General Atomics MQ-9B High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs, Kumar said countries such as the UK, France, Italy, Japan, Australia and Spain operate the MQ-9 system.

"Since Predators are a platform which other countries are also using, we can expect that in the future, some of the Predators from other countries will come for maintenance, repair and overhaul to India," he said.

On an MoU between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the GE414 fighter jet engines, the former secretary said the production of aero engines has been an area of deficiency for India and this agreement will prove to be a significant milestone towards the country's goal of developing its own jet engines.

"As regards the GE414 engines being manufactured in India with large-scale value addition, I think this is a historic moment. Aero-engine is one area where India has had a deficiency in the past and this is a major landmark in our journey to create our own aero engines and I think this is therefore, truly historic," Kumar said. 

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Protesting Wrestler Shares Letter To Ministry Amid Asian Games Trials Row

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday made public a letter that some of the protesting wrestlers had written to the sports ministry, requesting the extension of the dates for trials for the Asian Games as well as the World Championships later this year.

Vinesh shared a picture of the letter - which mentions no date - on social media on Sunday which mentions six wrestlers requesting for some extra time for training ahead of the trials.

The wrestlers have been protesting against the outgoing president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment since the start of the year.

The ad-hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) had earlier exempted the protesting wrestlers from taking part in the trials, which was heavily criticised by coaches and parents of the other wrestlers including Yogeshwar Dutt.

The ad-hoc panel had also requested the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to extend the date of submission for entries by one month, from its last date of July 15.

The undated letter, addressed to sports minister Anurag Thakur, reads, "It is requested to you that due to their participation in the wrestlers' protest, the below-mentioned wrestlers need some additional time to prepare for the trials for the Asian Games and the World Championships." 

हम आंदोलित पहलवानों ने ट्रायल्स को सिर्फ़ आगे बढ़ाने के लिए चिट्ठी लिखी थी, क्योंकि पिछले 6 महीने से आंदोलन में शामिल होने के कारण हम प्रैक्टिस नहीं कर पाए.

इस मामले की गंभीरता को हम समझते हैं इसलिए यह चिट्ठी आपसे साझा कर रहे. दुश्मन पहलवानों की एकता में सेंध लगाना चाहता है.… pic.twitter.com/Otvhhu1Z75

— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) June 25, 2023

The request to be awarded time to train for the trials was made for protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia (65kg), Sakshi Malik (62kg), her husband Satyawart Kadian (97kg), Sangeeta Phogat (57kg), Jitender Kumar (86kg) and Vinesh (53kg) herself.

"Hence it is a request to you that trials must be held for these wrestlers after August 10, 2023," the letter, signed by all six wrestlers mentioned, added.

Along with sharing the letter, Vinesh wrote on her Twitter page, "The protesting wrestlers had only requested to postpone the date of the trials, since due to our participation in the protests for the last six months, we did not get enough time for practice.

"We understand that this is a serious matter, which is why we are sharing this letter with you. The enemy is trying to break the unity among the wrestlers, we cannot let them have success," Vinesh added.

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एशय कप स पहल भरत क उममद क झटक पकसतन क खलफ 2 धरधर क खलन मशकल वपस पर सशय!

एशिया कप 2023 को लेकर सारे विवाद खत्म हो चुके हैं. एशियन क्रिकेट काउंसिल ने टूर्नामेंट की तारीख तय कर दी है. भारतीय टीम की उम्मीदों को एशिया कप से पहले झटका लग सकता है. खबरों की माने तो टीम इंडिया के विकेटकीपर बल्लेबाज केएल राहुल और मिडिल ऑर्डर बैटर श्रेयस अय्यर की वापसी मुश्किल लग रही है.

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Ever Imagined How Powerful Jet Blast Is? Watch This Viral Video

Have you ever thought about the potential power of an aeroplane engine? Tremendous amounts of aviation fuel combined with strong mechanics result in immense power.

On social media recently, a video demonstrating the force of jet engines and depicting people being thrown from their feet by the force went viral.

The video, shared by a Twitter account called "Callum Hodgson", shows around 20-30 people standing casually near an aircraft and taking videos of it roaming next to the runway boundary.

"Here's a small preview of the absolute chaos that occurs when people underestimate the power of aircraft engines!" the user wrote in the caption.

Just downloaded my Skiathos videos from last week, here's a small preview of the absolute chaos when people underestimate the power of aircraft engines! pic.twitter.com/ll2g9nY8AA

— Callum Hodgson (@avgeekcal) June 21, 2023

The video further showed that a powerful air current came from the plane's engines as it took off and forced a few people to fall down as others tried to maintain their footing.

What is Jet Blast?

According to the Aviation File, a blog dedicated to all things aviation, jet blast is the effect created by the thrust force that comes out of the back of the engines of jet-powered aircraft. The effect may vary depending on the type of aircraft and the conditions or environment (runway length, departure procedure, etc.). The jet blast effect may increase, especially for heavy-caliber aircraft and high-performance takeoff situations.

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IND vs WI: चतशवर पजर क कमबक पलन शर नटस म बहय पसन फस न कमट म दखय गसस

भारत में टेस्ट क्रिकेट की जान कहे जाने वाले चेतेश्वर पुजारा ने दोबारा वापसी की ठान ली है. वेस्टइंडीज दौरे पर टेस्ट टीम में पुजारा को जगह नहीं मिली. जिसके बाद वह काउंटी क्रिकेट खेलना जारी रखेंगे. उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर प्रैक्टिस का एक वीडियो शेयर किया है जिसमें वह बैटिंग प्रैक्टिस करते नजर आ रहे हैं.

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Man Beaten To Death For Stealing Chicken From Poultry Farm In Bengal

A man was allegedly beaten to death in West Bengal's Jhargram district after he was caught stealing chickens from a poultry farm in the dead of the night, police said on Saturday.

The incident happened in Dalkathi village in Jhargram police station area when Nuku Mallik allegedly entered a poultry farm to steal chickens, they said.

The owner of the farm, Bhupen Mahato, woke up and caught Mallik red-handed. He then allegedly tied him to a lamppost outside the farm, and thrashed him, they said.

On seeing villagers gathering at the spot, he left Mallick there and went back to the farm. The villagers then informed the police, who sent the body to the district hospital for post-mortem examination.

Police said they have detained the farm owner and were interrogating him.

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Family Of 43-Year-Old Brain Dead Man Donates His Organs To Save Lives

The family of a 43-year-old man who was declared brain dead at AIIMS-Delhi following a head injury donated his organs, helping save multiple lives.

The organs donated by Rajesh Prasad were allocated to recipients through the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO). His liver was allocated to AIIMS-Delhi and the kidneys in two hospitals -- AIIMS Delhi and Safdarjang Hospital. His corneas have been banked at the National Eye Bank at AIIMS. His heart valves were also banked at Cardiac Centre, AIIMS, according to a statement issued by AIIMS.

Rajesh Prasad got injured on June 21 when when he slipped and fell from 10-feet high while executing some construction work at Ballabhgarh, AIIMS said in the statement, adding he was first moved to a nearby government hospital.

He was referred to the AIIMS Trauma Centre with a severe head injury, the statement said, adding he was declared brain dead on June 22.

"The family was shocked to hear of the patient's brain death and was emotionally unstable. Initially, they could not accept the concept of organ donations. They were not aware of organ harvesting and donation and were also afraid of disfigurement of the body by organ donation," the statement said.  The Organ Retrieval Banking Organization (ORBO) transplant counsellors and coordinators had multiple counselling sessions with the family after which they consented to the noble cause, the hospital said.

Dr Aart Vij, Head of ORBO AIIMS, said, "It is very hard for the family to decide for organ donation in such a tragic situation while they are in a mental shock and yet to come to terms with their loss".

However, when a family takes this brave decision all the stakeholder work very swiftly to coordinate the entire process.

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Russian Rebel Group "Moving Across" Lipetsk Region 400 Km South Of Moscow

Russian Wagner mercenaries were "moving across" the Lipetsk region some 400 kilometres (250 miles) south of Moscow, the governor said Saturday, en route to Moscow after vowing to overthrow Russia's military leadership.

Their chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has vowed to make it to Moscow, after moving his men from occupied Ukraine into Russia overnight and launching an armed insurrection against Russia's top brass.

Wagner mercenaries have occupied an army HQ in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don and were reportedly in the Voronezh region. 

But the Lipetsk region is so far the closest location to Moscow where Wagner columns have been spotted.

"Hardware of the Wagner mercenary group is moving across the territory of the Lipetsk region," Governor Igor Artamonov said on Telegram. 

"I remind you that residents are strongly recommended not to leave their houses or to make trips on any mode of transport."

He did not say exactly where in the region the Wagner fighters were seen.

The pro-Kremlin Telegram channel Rybar, which closely analysed the conflict in Ukraine, has said that Wagner columns were seen near Yelets, 390 kilometres (240 miles) south of Moscow. 

AFP was not able to verify the report.

Further north closer to Moscow, the Kaluga region introduced travel restrictions as Wagner forces marched on the capital.

"Please refrain from travelling by private vehicle on these roads unless absolutely necessary," Governor Vladislav Shapsha said in a statement on social media, referring to transport arteries between his region and several others, including those bordering Ukraine.

Russia has introduced a "counter-terror regime" in Moscow.

In the southern Voronezh region, authorities said the military was carrying out "combat" operations and said a huge oil depot was on fire. 

President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish the mutineers, calling them "traitors".

Prigozhin fired back at the long-time leader, saying he was "deeply mistaken", and vowed to press onto Moscow.  

He said his men entered Russia and occupied the army building in Rostov-on-Don without firing a "single shot", claiming to have support from locals. 

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Siddaramaiah Orders Open 'Cursed' Door That Loses Polls

Shutting the door on superstition and opening it to reason once again, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has begun using the 'inauspicious' south door to his chamber in the state assembly building today. 

The door in the Vidhana Soudha, which was forced shut in 1998 after then chief minister J H Patel lost the assembly elections, had been ordered open by Mr Siddaramaiah after he became the chief minister in 2013. Six chief ministers assumed office in those 15 years, but the door remained firmly shut.

Despite losing the chief ministership in 2018 and three successors - BJP's B S Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai, and H D Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal (Secular) - refusing to use the door, Siddaramaiah got it opened again today. 

The chief minister's chamber is on the third floor of the Vidhana Soudha and even assembly members consider the south-facing door unlucky, preferring to use the west-facing one instead. The south door is said to be in non-compliance with 'Vaastu' standards. 

Mr Yediyurappa, known to be superstitious, had changed the spelling of his name from 'Yeddyurappa' before taking oath as chief minister for the fourth time in 2019. 

'Yediyurappa' was how the BJP leader had spelt his name through most of his political career - from the time he won his first civic body election in 1975 to being appointed as the Chief Minister for the first time in 2007. He had then changed the spelling of his name to 'Yeddyurappa', reportedly on the advice of numerologists.

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also taken a dig at Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao over his superstitious beliefs. The PM had claimed that all decisions - from where to live to whom to pick as minister- were being taken based on superstition. 

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Can't Fight Against "Superhuman" PM Alone: Shivraj Chouhan's Dig

Opposition parties are coming together as they cannot fight the electoral battle against "superhuman" Prime Minister Narendra Modi alone and are unable to match the work he has done on the ground, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday.

Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of an event of his government's flagship 'Ladli Behna' scheme here, the CM also said the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) will win over 200 seats in the forthcoming assembly polls.

The state has 230 assembly seats and elections are to be held later this year.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most popular leaders in the world. Wherever he goes, people greet him with love and pride (unki jai jai hoti hai). You have seen this in the US." "The opposition parties cannot match his development and welfare initiatives and the work he does on the ground," Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. "People wonder how can one person be so complete and hence I say Modiji is a superhuman." Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the country and the citizens were progressing under PM Modi's leadership and there is a wave of support for him.

"As the opposition parties cannot fight alone, they have come together to contest the electoral battle," the Chief Minister said. "Otherwise, these very parties keep fighting (among themselves)." He was commenting on a meeting of opposition parties at Patna on Friday.

A total of 17 opposition parties resolved to fight the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly to defeat the saffron party and work with flexibility by setting aside their differences.

Asked about the challenge in his state posed by the Congress, buoyed by its victories in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said his party's roots in the state were "very strong" and the BJP will win more than 200 seats in the assembly elections. On his promise to scale up the monetary benefit from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 for a select category of needy women under the 'Ladli Behna' scheme, the Chief Minister said the financial condition of Madhya Pradesh was "sound" which will enable his government to keep its promise.

"In 2003 under the Congress rule, the state's budget was Rs 21,000 crore which is Rs 3.14 lakh crore now. We are sure that with improvement in the finances we will be able to scale up the monetary grant under the 'Ladli Behna' scheme," he said.

Under the scheme, women aged between 23-60 years will be given Rs 1,000 per month with certain riders, including that they are not income tax payees and their families' annual income is below Rs 2.50 lakh annually.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan called this scheme a "financial empowerment" tool for women and said at the public rally here that he will ensure that the monthly income of the needy women is made Rs 10,000 per month.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said at the public meeting that after being a 'mama' -- he is affectionately called 'mama' by people -- he is also a 'bhaiya' (elder brother) now, alluding to the 'Ladli Behna'scheme he launched in March.

"This 'Ladli Behna' scheme did not start today. We started with the 'Ladli Laxmi' scheme for the girl child after we saw that the sex ratio in Madhya Pradesh was skewed with 912 females as compared to per 1000 males.

"We wanted to ensure that a girl is not killed in the womb and hence we started schemes that empower the girl child and also the women. We have decided to empower our sisters as much as we can," he said.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Madhya Pradesh was the "first state in the country" to ensure 50 per cent reservation for women in the elections of the local bodies.

"I am happy to see women leading in Panchayats and local bodies. This is a political empowerment of the women. We have 56 per cent women representatives in these bodies now," he said.

The Chief Minister said 45% property registried in the state at present were being done in the name of women after his government reduced the registration rate and stamp paper duty for the females and made it at one per cent of the total property value.

The Chief Minister said he will ensure that all his promises are met and are continued. He accused the Congress, the main opposition party in the state, of "deceiving" the people, saying the party made at least 900 promises during the last assembly polls but did not keep even one. 

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खशखबर! बमरह मदन म उतरन क लए तयर! इस दश क खलफ ह सकत ह वपस

भारतीय फैंस के लिए बड़ी खुशखबरी निकलकर सामने आई है. बताया जा रहा है कि देश के शीर्ष तेज गेंदबाज जसप्रीत बुमराह अगस्त में आयरलैंड के खिलाफ खेले जाने वाले टी20 सीरीज से मैदान में वापसी कर सकते हैं. क्रिकबज की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार बुमराह एनसीए में अगले माह कुछ मुकाबले खेलेंगे. इन मैचों के दौरान उनकी स्थिति का आकलन किया जाएगा.

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No Mobile Towers In Central Vista To Maintain Aesthetics: Delhi Civic Body

There should be no mobile towers in the Central Vista area while those in New Delhi area must not disturb the aesthetic aspects -- these are among the 37 NDMC guidelines for installation of communication towers, officials said on Friday.

In a document issued by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday, the civic body laid down its policy regarding the installation of communication towers to bring "uniformity" in the area.

The NDMC policy modifies the rules for the installation of communication towers by cellular and basic telecom operators on rooftops and ground bases within the premises and in the area under the jurisdiction of the Council.

The installation of towers or antennae should be in a manner that they do not disturb the "heritage and aesthetic aspects" of the New Delhi area, the document mentioned.

The mobile towers installed without permission post issuance of this policy may be regularised as per rules along with a penalty of Rs 10,000 per month from the date of installation of the tower.

For cellular towers existing before the issue of this policy, the telecom company and service provider may apply for regularisation within 30 days of notification of this Policy by paying arrears from the date of their existence.

The policy also increases the one-time permission charge from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh for five years.

No change has been introduced to the monthly licence fee. "A monthly licence fee of Rs. 292 per sq. ft. plus service tax subject to a minimum of Rs 50,000," the policy mentioned.

No unauthorised Cell On Wheel (COW) will be allowed in the NDMC area, it said.

"The NDMC issues the policy for installation of mobile communication towers and related infrastructure to bring uniformity, based on the advisory guidelines issued by the Department of Telecommunication and by considering all connected factors," an official said.

The antennae and towers, including appurtenances and equipment, should be located at the rear end of the plot and not be visible from the main entrance and road, the document said, adding no diesel generator sets are allowed at the tower site to cater to the power requirements of the antenna.

The NDMC will e-auction the sites for installation of COWs in the NDMC area on designated places on approved rates initially for three years, which may be extended further for two years, they added. For the installation of new towers, the NDMC will invite bids instead of following a "first come basis".

Installations of towers and antennas, either ground-based or on the rooftop, will not be permitted within Central Vista, however, if necessary, a committee will decide the issue on a case-to-case basis.

The committee will be chaired by NDMC Chairperson with members to be co-opted from Central Vista Committee Similarly, permission to install towers or antennae on the campus of NDMC schools including Navyug Schools and buildings of hospitals and dispensaries will not be given.

"However, in case there is a technical requirement for installation on these buildings, the matter shall be referred to the Chairperson NDMC for seeking exemption on a case-to-case basis," the document mentioned.

For heritage-listed buildings, a no objection certificate from the heritage conservative committee is also required and for the buildings within a radius of 300 metres from ASI monuments, a NOC from the National Monument Authority is required.

The multiplicity of towers needs to be avoided and the use of existing towers optimised by accommodating at least three operators for which they are designed and as per guidelines and amended by the Government of India from time to time, the document said.

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Pics: Star-Studded State Dinner For PM Modi Top Businessmen Attend

Silicon Valley's biggest names descended on Washington Thursday as President Joe Biden sought to strengthen tech industry ties between the US and India at a state dinner honoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At the White House, corporate executives attending the event included Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft Corp. chief Satya Nadella. They were joined by celebrities including Billie Jean King and Ralph Lauren at the third state dinner of Biden's presidency.

Tim Cook and Lisa Jackson arrive to the state dinner on Thursday.

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries Limited; General Electric Co. CEO Larry Culp; Boeing Co. CEO David Calhoun; Bain Capital's Josh Bekenstein; Flex CEO Revathi Advaithi; and Sam Altman of OpenAI also landed coveted invitations to the lavish event, celebrating PM Modi's first official state visit to the US.

Among the celebrities from the entertainment world were filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, Netflix Inc. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, and media scion James Murdoch.

Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani arrive at the White House for the State Dinner.

The presence of corporate executives at Thursday's event highlighted PM Modi's efforts to establish India as a manufacturing and technology partner for the US, part of a broader effort to ramp up New Delhi's diplomatic and economic engagements around the globe.

Also at the dinner were members of the president's family, including his son, Hunter Biden, days after he struck a plea agreement over federal tax and gun charges.

Sundar Pichai and Anjali Pichai arrive to the state dinner on Thursday.

To accommodate PM Modi, a vegetarian, First Lady Jill Biden worked with guest chef Nina Curtis, a Sacramento, California-based culinary artist known for her innovative plant-based cuisine, to build the menu.

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra arrives at the White House for the State dinner.

Guests are dining on a marinated millet and grilled corn kernel salad and compressed watermelon for the first course. The main course includes stuffed portobello mushrooms and a creamy saffron-induced risotto. Attendees also have the option of requesting a sumac-roasted sea bass. For dessert, the guests will dine on rose and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake.

Also at the dinner were Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano; former American Express Co. CEO Kenneth Chenault; Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson; Sanjay Mehrotra of Micron Technology Inc.

President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden greet Narendra Modi at the White House ahead of the state dinner.

The evening's entertainment will be provided by Joshua Bell, a Grammy-award winning American violinist and conductor; Penn Masala, a South Asian a cappella group founded by students at the University of Pennsylvania; and the United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra.

At a joint press conference earlier Thursday, US President Joe Biden and PM Modi touted a series of commercial deals spanning the technology, aerospace and defense industries, including an agreement for General Electric and state-owned Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. to jointly manufacture F414 engines for light-combat aircraft; a deal for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones made by General Atomics; and Micron's plans for a $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and testing facility in India.

Indra Nooyi, former Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo arrives at the White House for the State Dinner

India is vying to become a key US partner in semiconductor chip manufacturing and other critical technology. High on the agenda for PM Modi's visit was removing regulatory constraints in India, particularly for tech companies, in a bid to make it easier for US firms to invest in the subcontinent.

Earlier in the week, PM Modi courted Elon Musk, who said after meeting the prime minister that Tesla Inc. is considering a significant investment in India.

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लरडस टसट स पहल इगलड न चल बड़ चल महज 1 मच म 7 वकट चटकन वल गदबज क बलय

इंग्लैंड और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के बीच जारी प्रतिष्ठित टूर्नामेंट 'द एशेज' का दूसरा मुकाबला 28 जून से दो जुलाई के बीच 'लॉर्ड्स' में खेला जाएगा. 'लॉर्ड्स' टेस्ट से पहले इंग्लिश टीम ने 18 वर्षीय रेहान अहमद को अपने बेड़े में शामिल किया है. रेहान चोटिल ऑलराउंडर मोईन अली की जगह टीम में लेंगे. अली पहले टेस्ट के दौरान चोटिल हो गए थे.

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'भई कई ढढ ल दसर...' कस गम म ह महममद शम? इसटगरम पर शयर क फट त फस न य लए मज

वेस्टइंडीज और भारत (IND vs WI) के बीच टेस्ट सीरीज का आगाज होने में कुछ दिन का समय बचा है. बीसीसीआई ने टेस्ट और वनडे सीरीज के लिए टीम इंडिया का ऐलान कर दिया है. जिसमें मोहम्मद शमी का नाम नहीं है. शमी लंदन में छुट्टियों का लुत्फ उठाते नजर आ रहे हैं. उनकी पोस्ट पर फैंस ने जमकर मजे लिए.

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चतशवर पजर क इटरनशनल करयर कय खतम ह गय? वडज म कन उतरग तसर नबर पर य ह दवदर

Cheteshwar Pujara Dropped: टीम इंडिया की नई दीवार कहे जाने वाले अनुभवी बैटर चेतेश्वर पुजारा को भारतीय सेलेक्टर्स ने वेस्टइंडीज के खिलाफ आगामी 2 मैचों की टेस्ट सीरीज के लिए टीम इंडिया से बाहर कर दिया है. प्रदर्शन में निरंतरता की वजह से पुजारा को नेशनल टीम से ड्रॉप किया गया है. सबसे बड़ा सवाल अब ये है कि क्या पुजारा का इंटरनेशनल करियर खत्म हो गया? अब जबकि पुजारा विंडीज में टीम इंडिया के साथ नहीं होंगे तो टेस्ट में तीसरे नंबर पर कौन उतरेगा. पुजारा की जगह इन 2 खिलाड़ियों में से किसी एक को उतारा जा सकता है.

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टम इडय म आत ह नवदप सन क बढ़ मसबत यह स कटग अब कनन

भारतीय टेस्ट टीम में वापसी करने वाले नवदीप सैनी जुलाई महीने में अपनी इंग्लिश काउंटी टीम वॉर्सेस्टरशर के लिए तीन मैचों में नहीं खेलेंगे क्योंकि यह वेस्टइंडीज में टेस्ट श्रृंखला की तारीखों से टकरा रहा है.

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Biden By His Side PM Recalls 1st Time He Saw White House "From Outside"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US, arrived at the White House today to a grand welcome. He thanked Biden for the warm welcome and said, "The grand welcome at the White House is an honour and pride for the 140 crore Indians. This is also an honour for the Indian community in the US".

During his address, the Prime Minister also recalled the first time he saw the White House during his visit to the United States 30 years ago.

"Nearly three decades ago, I visited America as a common man. I saw the White House from the outside back then," he said.

After becoming the Prime Minister, I have come here many times. But, this is for the first time, doors have been opened for the Indian community here in such large numbers," PM Modi said amid cheers from the crowd gathered on the South Lawn of the White House.

PM Modi and Biden also had a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House before delegation-level talks.

In his remarks at the ceremony, PM Modi said he will soon hold talks with Biden and discuss regional and global issues: "I am sure our talks will be positive."

During his address, President Biden described the relationship between the US and India is one of the most defining relationships in the 21st century.

This would be the second interaction between the two leaders within 24 hours.

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted Prime Minister Modi for an intimate dinner at the White House a day earlier during which they discussed a range of issues, exchanged gifts and enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India.

Later Thursday, they will host a State Dinner, which is expected to be attended by 400 guests.

PM Modi's visit also includes an address by him to the joint session of the US Congress.

"This afternoon, I will have the opportunity to address the US Congress for the 2nd time. I am thankful for that," he said.

The Prime Minister arrived in Washington from New York where he led a historic event at the UN headquarters earlier in the day to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officials, diplomats and prominent personalities.

He is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and the First Lady.

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22 Indian Fishermen Arrested For Allegedly Poaching In Sri Lankan Waters

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 22 Indian fishermen on board four trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna, officials said on Thursday.

"The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters late on Wednesday", a statement by Lanka Navy said.

The fishermen from Tamil Nadu, reportedly hailing from Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai and Nagapattinam districts, were picked up from near Neduntheevu late on Wednesday, and four boats were also seized, it said.

They were later taken to Kankesanthurai harbour and handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for further legal action.

The Navy conducts regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers.

Dr S Ramadoss, founder of the political party Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) in Tamil Nadu, has slammed the arrest of the fishermen from the state by the Sri Lankan Navy.

In a tweet, he said an Indo-Lanka joint panel formed to discuss various matters, including the fishermen issue, should be convened immediately to find a lasting solution to the apprehension of Indian fishers.

The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and Sri Lanka, with the Lankan Navy personnel even firing at Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait and seizing their boats in several alleged incidents of illegally entering Sri Lankan's territorial waters.

The Palk Strait, which is a narrow strip of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, is a rich fishing ground for fishermen from both countries.

There have been periodic instances of Indian fishermen being apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishermen has been a recurrent problem despite many high-level talks held between the two sides.

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"Utterly Butterly Iconic": Magic Of Sylvester Dacunha The Man Behind Amul Girl In 5 Pics

In India, it's hard to find someone who hasn't heard of or seen the Iconinc Amul girl. 

"Utterly Butterly Delicious Amul" is a short yet memorable phrase that was created by Advertising industry veteran Sylvester daCunha and has helped Amul through the years to become the taste of India. 

This famous Amul's mascot has been amusing Indian consumers with her bright, rocking, sociopolitical, and economic advertising for the last 60 years.

The Amul mascot has been a rage across the country with her witty one-liners on current issues.

Mr DaCunha, who passed away on June 22 in Mumbai, designed the mascot, which had a polka-dot dress, blue hair pulled back in a ponytail, and adorable pink cheeks. This appearance and the wit in the punchline have made it a darling with millions across the country.

Here is a look at the a few impactful advertisements featuring Sylvester daCunha's Amul Girl created in recent years.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement

India wins her first ever track and field gold medal! (August 2021)

Indian docu-series on the films of Yash Chopra (February 2023)

The new Sansad Bhavan! (May 2023)

Celebrating World Yoga Day! (June 2023)

Sylvester daCunha conceived the 'Utterly Butterly' campaign for Amul, the brand owned by GCMMF, in 1966 which introduced the 'Amul Girl' to the world which continues even today.

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"Religious Pluralism Core Principle For India US": Joe Biden To PM Modi

India and the US can shape the course of the 21st Century, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the White House on his first state visit, initiating high-level talks aimed at bolstering the burgeoning Indo-US strategic ties in areas such as defence, space, clean energy, and advanced technologies.

"Two great nations, two great powers, two great friends can define the course of the 21st century," Mr Biden said.

The President highlighted the importance of the decisions both countries make today and their impact on future generations. He noted that the US and India are working closely on a range of critical issues, including healthcare, climate change, and the challenges arising from Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.

Mr Biden also acknowledged the importance of religious freedom as a core principle for both nations. "Equity under the law, freedom of expression, religious pluralism and diversity of our people -- these core principles have endured and evolve, even as they have faced challenges throughout each of our nations' histories," he said during the ceremonial welcome.

PM Modi's visit, his first state visit, is aimed at further strengthening the growing Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space, clean energy, and advanced technologies. The leaders held a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office before holding delegation-level talks.

In anticipation of the talks, PM Modi tweeted, "Looking forward to today's talks with @POTUS @JoeBiden. I am confident our discussions will further strengthen India-USA relations." This marks the second interaction between the two leaders within 24 hours, following an intimate dinner hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House.

The leaders discussed a range of issues over dinner, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India. Later on Thursday, the President and the First Lady will host a State Dinner at the South Lawn of the White House, anticipated to be attended by 400 guests.

PM Modi's visit includes an address to the joint session of the US Congress, affirming the close partnership between the United States and India. The White House stated on Wednesday, "The visit will strengthen our two countries' shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific and shared resolve to elevate the technology partnership."

According to the White House, the leaders will also discuss ways to expand educational exchanges and people-to-people ties, as well as confront shared challenges, from climate change to workforce development and health security.

Before he arrived in Washington, PM Modi led an event at the UN headquarters in New York to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officials, diplomats, and other prominent figures. PM Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and the First Lady.

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Cash-Strapped Pakistan To Lease Part Of Karachi Port To UAE For $220 Million

AD Ports Group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an agreement Thursday to take over the running of part of Pakistan's main Karachi docking facility in a deal worth an immediate $220 million, the company said.

The deal will come as a shot in the arm for Pakistan, with the economy on the brink of collapse and the government desperate for big-ticket foreign investment to help service crippling debt.

AD Ports Group has formed a joint venture with another UAE company, Kaheel Terminals, to take over berths from Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the state-owned handling agency.

Karachi Port is Pakistan's oldest and busiest, with 33 berths, and the UAE deal will see the joint venture lease four of them for the next 50 years.

"The JV will undertake significant investments in infrastructure and superstructure over the next 10 years," an AD Group statement said.

Plans include deepening the berths to allow for bigger ships to dock, extending the quay wall, and increasing the container storage area. As a result, the terminal will be able to handle ships capable of carrying up to 8,500 containers, and capacity will increase from 750,000 to a million containers a year, the statement said.

The bulk of development is planned for 2026.

The UAE is a major contributor to Pakistan's economy in the form of grants, loans and direct investment, and has previously bailed out a government that for months has been on the brink of defaulting on its debt.

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अल खन न बललबज क बलड कर क गद हरकत फस हआ खफ आपन दख VIDEO?

अमेरिका के तेज गेंदबाज अली खान ने विपक्षी टीम के सलामी बल्लेबाज विक्रमजीत सिंह को कॉट एंड बोल्ड करने के बाद मैदान में कुछ ऐसा किया कि वह लोगों के बीच चर्चा का विषय बन गए हैं.

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WTC Final न रच एक और इतहस करड फस न उठय रमचक टसट क लतफ टट पछल रकरड

वर्ल्ड टेस्ट चैंपियनशिप फाइनल में भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया बीच कांटे की टक्कर देखने को मिली. इस फाइनल में कई रिकॉर्ड्स टूटे, जिसमें एक रिकॉर्ड और जुड़ गया है. टेस्ट क्रिकेट के इतिहास में सबसे ज्यादा देखने वाला वर्ल्ड टेस्ट चैंपियनशिप फाइनल साबित हुआ.

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Indigo Flight To Dehradun Makes Emergency Landing At Delhi Airport

A Dehradun-bound Indigo flight carrying 108 passengers made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport here on Wednesday after it developed a technical snag, according to officials.

The flight landed safely and no one was injured in the incident, police said.

"IndiGo flight 6E 2134 from Delhi to Dehradun returned to its origin due to a technical issue. The pilot informed the ATC as per procedure and requested a priority landing," the airline said in a statement.

"The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and will be back in operation after necessary maintenance. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers," it said.

IndiGo officials refuted reports claiming the emergency landing was due to an engine failure.

"The emergency landing was not due to any fire or engine failure. It was due to a technical issue," they said.

The flight was originally scheduled to take off from Terminal 2 of the IGI airport at 2:10 pm but it departed at 2:36 pm, they said.

A senior Delhi Police official said 108 passengers were onboard the Dehradun-bound Indigo flight that took off from the IGI airport. Later, the aircraft made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport due to a technical issue, he said.

All passengers are safe, the police official said.

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Delhi Carpenter Calls Up Police Threatens To Target PM Modi And Amit Shah

The Delhi Police is on the lookout for a man who rang up the police control room twice on Wednesday and threatened to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, officials said.

According to the police, the caller has been identified as Sudheer Sharma, a carpenter. The accused's son has claimed that he is an alcoholic.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (outer) Harendra Singh said a PCR call was received at 10:46 am on Wednesday and the caller threatened to kill the Bihar Chief Minister if he was not given Rs 10 crore.

The location of the caller was traced to the Nangloi area, he said.

The caller rang up again at 10:54 am, this time threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah if not given Rs 2 crore, the DCP said, adding the location was under the Paschim Vihar (East) police station.

The SHO of Paschim Vihar (East) police station and four other personnel were tasked with tracing the accused who was later identified as Sudheer Sharma, a resident of Madipur, Singh said.

The man was not in the house and his son Ankit told the police that his father is a carpenter and an alcoholic. He added that his father had been drinking since early morning on Wednesday, police said.

"When Ankit was asked to talk to him over the phone, the accused responded in a very incoherent manner. Our team is trying to trace the person," the DCP said, adding further investigation was underway. 

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महदर सह धन और रवदर जडज क बच दरर? समन आ गय सच CSK क CEO क बयन स मच खलबल

गुजरात टाइटंस को फाइनल में मात देकर चेन्नई 2023 आईपीएल की चैंपियन बनीं. टूर्नामेंट के इतिहास में सबसे ज्यादा 5 बार इस ट्रॉफी को जीतने के मामले में महेंद्र सिंह धोनी की टीम ने मुंबई इंडियंस की बराबरी की. चेन्नई के कप्तान और ऑलराउंडर रवींद्र जडेजा के बीच पिछले सीजन दरार की खबरें सामने आई थी.

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As Delhi University Completes 100 Years PM Modi To Attend Event Next Week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of Delhi University's (DU) centenary celebrations on June 30, officials said on Tuesday.

The centenary year of the university began on May 1, 2022 and several events were organised throughout the year.

Delhi University has decided to organise an event to mark the conclusion of the centenary celebrations, an official of the university told Press Trust of India.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations as the chief guest on June 30. He has accepted the invitation of the university to attend the event," the official told Press Trust of India.

The centenary celebrations were launched on May 1, 2022 on the occasion of the university's foundation day.

Delhi University (DU) was founded in 1922 through an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly and is recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the University Grants Commission.
 

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US Judges Sets August 14 As Trial Date For Trump In Secret Documents Case

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon has set an initial trial date of August 14 for former President Donald Trump's Florida documents case, according to a court order on Tuesday.

The Justice Department's special counsel in the case, Jack Smith, promised a speedy trial after a 37-count indictment charging Trump with will-fully retaining classified government records and obstructing justice.

But the complexities of handling highly classified evidence, the degree to which Trump's legal team challenges the government's pre-trial motions, and the way the judge manages the schedule could all lead to a trial that is anything but swift, legal experts say.

The latest order came after a US judge on Monday ordered Trump's defense lawyers not to release evidence in the classified documents case to the media or the public, according to a court filing.

The order from U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart also put strict conditions on Trump's access to the materials.

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टेस्ट क्रिकेट में अपनी सरजमीं पर सर्वाधिक गेंदबाजी करने का रिकॉर्ड श्रीलंकाई पूर्व क्रिकेटर मुथैया मुरलीधरन के नाम दर्ज है. मुरलीधरन ने अपनी घरेलू जमीं पर 25,061 गेंदें फेंकी हैं.

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"'Adipurush' A Foreign Conspiracy Against Hinduism": Ayodhya Seers

Seers in Ayodhya demanded an immediate ban on "Adipurush" saying its dialogues made their "blood boil" as different parts of Uttar Pradesh witnessed protests against the film on Monday.

A group of people staged a protest in Varanasi and tore posters of the film and the Hindu Mahasabha lodged a complaint with the Lucknow police against its makers and actors. A Hindu outfit also staged a protest outside a theatre in the temple town of Mathura.

Joining the chorus against the film, the Samajwadi Party said the faithful are hurt by its "cheap and superficial dialogues" and that the film was part of an "agenda".

"Adipurush", a retelling of the epic Ramayana directed by Om Raut, was released on Friday. It has been panned over its colloquial dialogues and controversial depiction of some characters.

Seers in Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, alleged that the film was made as part of a foreign conspiracy against Hinduism and its culture.

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, said, "The film's dialogues make our blood boil. The film should be banned immediately. The government should ensure that this does not happen again." 

He alleged, "Inke paatro mein, Ram, Hanuman aur Sita ko Muslim paatra ki tarah dikhaya gaya hai. Yeh jaanbujhkar kiya gaya hai (In the movie, the characters of Ram, Hanuman and Sita have been shown as Muslim characters. It has been done intentionally)." 

Mahant Ram Das, the chief priest of the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya, alleged that the film was made under a "foreign conspiracy against Hindu religion and culture".

"The dialogues delivered by the characters playing Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Sita will destroy the ideal culture of Ramayana. We urge the Centre that the film should be banned immediately. A religious film, before being cleared, should be reviewed by Hindu religious leaders," he said.

Protesting against the film in Varanasi, activists of a Hindu outfit tore its posters and appealed to people not to watch it.

The activists gathered at a temple and marched to a mall in the Sigra area, raising slogans against the film.

They demanded that its screening be stopped and tried to enter the mall, but were stopped by police.

The protesters said the film "mocks our religion and we are not going to tolerate it at any cost. The film must be banned in Uttar Pradesh." In state capital Lucknow, office-bearers of the Hindu Mahasabha lodged a complaint at Hazratganj police station and demanded that a case be registered against the actors, producer and director of the film. They said the film has "insulted" the religion, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Hanuman.

"The illustration in the film, the costume worn by the artistes, dialogues and choice of words are wrong. They have also portrayed the real Ramayan in a wrong manner," according to the complaint filed by Hindu Mahasabha spokesperson Shishir Chaturvedi.

A case is yet to be registered in this connection, police said.

"Police have received the complaint and the matter is being investigated. A case has not been registered in this matter yet," Assistant Commissioner of Police Arvind Kumar Verma told PTI.

In Mathura, Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha activists staged a protest outside a cinema in the Govind Nagar police station area and raised slogans against the film.

Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha national treasurer Dinesh Sharma said that through the film's dialogues, an attempt has been made to tarnish the image of the Sanatan culture and this has caused "immense pain to us." 

Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said the Censor Board should check the "political character certificate" of those who play with the faith of people by making films with an agenda using the money of their political masters.

"Has the Censor Board become Dhritarashtra?" he asked in a tweet. Dhritarashtra, the father of the Kauravas, was a blind king in the epic Mahabharata.

Another Samajwadi Party leader, Shivpal Yadav, alleged that efforts are being made to belittle the great and inspiring character of Lord Ram and his story through cinema with "cheap and superficial dialogues".

"Crores of Sanatani believers are hurt. For this act, the so-called 'sanatani' BJP people should tender an apology to the country...do not defame Lord Ram," he tweeted in Hindi.

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'भई घड क तज भगन सख द': रवदर जडज न 'Forever crush' क सथ फट पसट कय त फन न क डमड

ट्वीट के दो फोटो में रवींद्र जडेजा अपने घोड़े के साथ हैं जबकि एक में वे चारपाई पर बैठे हैं. जडेजा के फोटो पर कमेंट करते हुए एक फैन ने लिखा- भाई...घोड़े को तेज भागना सिखा दो. जडेजा की गिनती भारतीय टीम के तेजतर्रार फील्‍डर और एथलीटों में की जाती है. इसी को ध्‍यान में रखकर यह ट्वीट किया गया है. एक अन्‍य प्रशंसक ने मजाकिया लहजे में लिखा-घोडेजा इस बैक (Ghodeja is back).

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Podcast: अब वसटइडज Vs टम इडय 12 जलई स शर हग मकबल BCCI जलद करग टम क घषण

12 जुलाई से शुरू होने वाले वेस्टइंडीज़ दौरे में भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम दो टेस्ट, तीन वनडे और पांच टी20 आई मैचों की सीरीज़ खेलेगी. विराट कोहली और रोहित शर्मा को वनडे और टी20 सीरीज़ में आराम दिया जा सकता है. एशिया कप का पूरा कार्यक्रम घोषित कर दिया गया है. टूर्नामेंट की मेजबानी केवल पाकिस्तान में ही नहीं होगी, ये दो अलग-अलग देशों में खेला जाएगा.

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Why PM's Upcoming State Visit To US Is More Special Than His Earlier Trips

On June 22, Washington will roll out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making him just the third world leader, after France's Emmanuel Macron and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, to be invited by President Joe Biden for a state visit and dinner -- the highest ranked diplomatic reception typically reserved for only the closest of allies.

The state visit invitation to Prime Minister Modi by the Biden administration is indicative of the deep and close partnership between the two countries.

This will be Narendra Modi's first state visit to the US during his nine years as Prime Minister.

The last Indian Prime Minister to visit the US on a state visit was Dr Manmohan Singh in November 2009.

Prime Minister Modi's previous visits to the US were classified as a working visit (2014), working lunch (2016) and official working visit (2017). His 2019 visit is described by the US Department of State website as one in which he "Participated in a rally in Houston, Texas".

The US extending the honour to India shows how crucial India is for the US' effort to develop a strong countervailing force to China in the Indo-Pacific.

State visits are rare, exceptional and prestigious, and are seen as the highest form of expression of friendly bilateral ties.

A state visit is an invitation extended by the head of a State to his official residence, and reserved only for close allies.

According to US' diplomatic policy, the president can host no more than one leader from any nation once every four years.

State visits generally have more pomp, grandeur and ceremony. The White House embarks on elaborate preparations for state visits.

A state visit, according to diplomatic protocol, is considered the highest ranked visit, as opposed to official visit, official working visit or guest of the government visit.

In 1961, President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy hosted the first state dinner for then Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. President S Radhakrishnan went to the US on a state visit in 1963.

What happens on a state visit?

State visits typically have ceremonies such as a flight line ceremony - where the visiting head of state is greeted on the tarmac after landing, a 21-gun salute on arrival at White House, a White House dinner, exchange of diplomatic gifts, an invitation to stay at the US President's guesthouse across the Pennsylvania Avenue, and flag streetlining.

Usually, only the head of state is invited on state visits. In case of parliamentary democracies, the head of government is invited, owing to the ceremonial nature of their head of state.

The US president is expected to be joined by the American political brass, including his Cabinet members and Congressional leaders.

While state dinners have traditionally been held in the State Dining Room of White House, recent presidents have hosted these events in the lawns of the White House to accommodate more guests and make the events grander. They can have 100-120 guests.

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मरजपर क डन क कन तक पहच रक सह क नम! सकसर कग न क मलकत खश स हए गदगद

आईपीएल 2023 में कई युवा खिलाड़ियों ने सेलेक्टर्स का ध्यान आकर्षित किया. उन्ही में से एक नाम रिंकू सिंह का था, जो 5 लगातार छक्के लगाकर रातोंरात स्टार बन गए. अब रिंकू का नाम बॉलीवुड में भी जमकर गूंज रहा है.

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Video: पकसतन म जनम बटर क करनम इगलड म तड 100 परन रकरड बट क सथ पहच मडय क समन वडय वयरल

दूसरे दिन के खेल के बाद शतकीय पारी खेलने वाले उस्मान ख्वाजा मीडिया के बात करने अपनी बेटी को गोद में लेकर पहुंचे. मीडिया के सवालों का जवाब देने पहुंचे और बताया कि देखिए मेरी बेटी फिलहाल साथ रहना चाहती थी इसलिए यहां आई है.

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Watch: Wildlife Photographer Captures Intense Moment Leopard Spots Him

Nature is a gift that keeps on giving. Now, thanks to the internet, we have the opportunity to explore facets of our environment, flora and fauna that we would not have been exposed to otherwise. The latest on the list of such popular nature posts is a video of a leopard that has left social media users stunned. 

The now-viral video was shared by wildlife photographer Shaaz Jung on Instagram. In the short clip, a beautiful big cat can be seen lying down, licking its paw peacefully. And then at one moment, it is then seen looking directly at the camera and spotting the photographer hiding behind the bushes. 

"The eye of the leopard, between the leaves, always watching, always your first observer," Mr Jung wrote in the caption of the post. 

Watch the video below: 

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Mr Jung shared the video just a few days back but he did not disclose the location where it was shot. Nevertheless, internet users were quick to react to the clip. They flooded the comment section with all kinds of emojis. While some called the clip "absolutely mesmerising", others asked how the photographer was able to record the video without being attacked by the wild animal. 

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"How do you take these videos without getting attacked," wrote one user. "Ever got chased by one? Lol looks like she has her eye on you," jokingly said another. 

A third user commented, "That footage, absolutely incredible". "Oh my god! It's incredible, how do you capture these insane shots? Don't they attack?!? Just curious @shaazjung," asked another. 

"Scary and beautiful at the same time!" wrote one user. 

Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than 244,000 likes and over 2.4 million views. 
 

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वरनर क लए कल बन गए ह बरड जब हई भड़त तब द दरद मकगर क कलब म शमल हए सटअरट

स्टुअर्ट ब्रॉड ने बर्मिंघम टेस्ट की पहली पारी में डेविड वॉर्नर को नौ रन के व्यक्तिगत स्कोर पर बोल्ड करते हुए पवेलियन का रास्ता दिखाया है. बता दें यह 15वां बार है जब ब्रॉड ने वॉर्नर को अपना शिकार बनाया है.

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Video: Water Level Surges In Sikkim River Amid Heavy Rain 1 Swept Away

Sikkim has received unprecedented rain since Thursday night, marking the arrival of monsoon in the state. The heavy rain led to one casualty in West Sikkim's Rimbi, where a cattle-herder Ash Lall Limboo, 90, was swept away after water level in a river next to his cowshed suddenly rose. The body was recovered from Namchi district on Friday.

Visuals from Rolep in East Sikkim show an excavator next to a river swept away by strong currents. Meyong river in Mangan district overflowed, and water spilled on to the National Highway connecting North Sikkim.

The road connecting Singtam, Dikchu, Rangran, Mangan and Chungthang has seen a number of landslides.

The damage started at 6.15 pm on Thursday on either side of Rangarang in Sikkim. The road was blocked from both sides of the town due to landslides. This consisted of mainly loose stones and boulders that rolled down from mountain tops and covered the entire road, making it impassable for traffic.

A flash flood on the Mangan to Chungthang road washed away a portion of the road and a small bridge in North Sikkim.

Landslide in Chungthang saw a truck getting submerged, resulting in the National Highway connecting Lachung and Lachen villages being blocked.

Roads connecting Mangan and Dikchu are blocked. Dikchu to Gangtok via Rakdung-Tintek road is cleared for light vehicles only.

Mangan to Chungthang road is blocked at many stretches.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Sikkim said the threat of heavier downpour and flash floods in Mangan district in North Sikkim remains a high possibility over the next few days.

"Lachung village received 13 cm rainfall last night. Chungthang in North Sikkim again received 11 cm rainfall, Gangtok also received in 11 cm rainfall last night. Mangan town received 10 cm rainfall. The heavy rainfall is not due to the cyclone affecting other parts of the country, this was mostly due to monsoon rainfall," IMD Sikkim Director Gopinath Raha said.

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62-Year-Old Woman Mauled To Death By Leopard In Uttarakhand

A woman was mauled to death by a leopard in a village in Chinyalisaur block here on Friday, the village head said.

Bhagirathi Devi (42) was attacked by the leopard when she had gone out to bring fodder for her cattle, village head Shivraj Bisht said.

The incident took place in Kotisaur Bharkot, he said.

According to Mr Bisht, the leopard is a man-eater, which has attacked around a dozen people in the area so far.

There is resentment among locals for the forest department's failure to take enough safety measures.

The locals have threatened to resort to agitation if something was not done immediately to capture the leopard.

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After Almost Ten Years An American Man's Lucky Lottery Numbers Pay Out

An American man who is a native of Maryland has won an incredible $50000 in prize money from the lottery. Interestingly, he got the huge prize after using the same set of numbers to enter Bonus Match 5 drawings for nearly a decade.

This lucky man has been playing with the same numbers every time for the last 10 years.

"I play the same numbers all the time; I've been doing so for years," the player said.

The United Press International reported that a Temple Hills man told Maryland Lottery officials he bought a $4 ticket with six lines of numbers for the May 28 Bonus Match 5 drawing at Modern Liquors on Iverson Street in Temple Hills.

Those lucky numbers ended up being drawn, earning him a $50,000 prize. Another line of numbers on his ticket earned him an additional $15.The winner said he plans to use some of his prize money to pay bills and the rest will go into savings.

In most cases, winning the lottery and taking home a sizable sum of money allows a person to fulfil their requirements and ambitions.

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Last month, Souleymane Sana, a New Bern resident and native of Mali, Africa, won $100,000 (Rs 82,81,000) in lottery prizes that gave him the chance to help schoolchildren in his hometown.

"I'm going to keep doing my best to help build more classrooms for the children in Mali. That is the thing that makes me really happy," he said.

Mr. Sana said that he started a nonprofit organisation to help the people in his own country.

"This was my dream. That was one of the main reasons I bought that scratch ticket-to be able to keep helping them," Mr Sana said.

The North Carolina lottery stated in a release that "Sana, a 39-year-old dance instructor, purchased his $30 Millionaire Maker ticket from Neuse Shop & Fuel on West New Bern Road in Kinston."

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