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Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G, 5G spectrum to BSNL

In a significant move, as part of the revival strategy, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the third revival package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) with the total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore. It includes allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through equity infusion

07 June,2023 04:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Security strengthened in U'khand's Purola amid communal tension

As communal tensions prevailed in Purola town of Uttarakhand, days after an alleged attempt to abduct a minor girl, the authorities have stepped up the security to prevent any law and order situation

07 June,2023 04:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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One out of every five US student visas issued in India: US envoy

United States of America Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Wednesday that one out of every five US student visas was issued in India in 2022, which is more than the proportion of Indian population in the world

07 June,2023 03:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi CM Kejriwal breaks down as he talks about former minister Manish Sisodia

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday turned emotional as he spoke about the contributions of jailed party leader and former minister Manish Sisodia

07 June,2023 03:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Two Indian citizens arrested in US for defrauding elderly woman of USD 80k

Two Indian citizens have been arrested in the Florida state of the United States of America for allegedly defrauding a 69-year-old woman of USD 80,000 through a phone scam

07 June,2023 03:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Uttar Pradesh: 35-year-old woman shot dead in Meerut

According to police sources, the deceased has been identified as Anjali and she went out to buy milk

07 June,2023 02:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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There is anti-BJP wave, country's people want change: Sharad Pawar

Speaking at a press meet in Aurangabad, Sharad Pawar said that if this mindset of people continues, the country will witness a change in the forthcoming elections

07 June,2023 02:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Tipu Sultan's image with offensive audio: Police use force to disperse crowd

Dipak Kesarkar, the guardian minister, said that action has been taken against those who had used Tipu Sultarn's image along with an objectionable audio message

07 June,2023 02:20 PM IST | PTI
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Conditions favourable for monsoon onset in next 48 hours: IMD

Southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about seven days

07 June,2023 02:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP's 'anti-farmer' attitude to the fore again in Kurukshetra: Congress

In a swipe at the government, the Opposition party said the 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' slogan given by former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri has been overturned by the current dispenation into 'Mare kisan, pite kisan, jai dhanwan' (Farmers die, farmers beaten up, hail the rich)

07 June,2023 02:03 PM IST | PTI
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Chhattisgarh forest officials arrest six people; tiger skin seized

Acting on inputs, the anti-poaching team of Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve along with Odisha forest officials on June 3 took action in villages under the neighbouring state's Khariar forest range bordering the reserve, officials said

07 June,2023 01:27 PM IST | PTI
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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attacks LG over crime situation in New Delhi

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said criminals in Delhi have become "fearless" and the people are "losing faith" in the police as he took a swipe at Lt Governor VK Saxena, asking him to discharge his constitutional duties instead of doing politics

07 June,2023 01:27 PM IST | PTI
Centre gives clearance to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Centre gives clearance to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

The counsel for the Centre said the proposal has now been send to the economic affairs department for further approvals, which would also be processed and the petitioner can apply for requisite visa permits

07 June,2023 01:26 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Madhya Pradesh: Two oil tankers of goods train derail near Jabalpur

Madhya Pradesh: Two oil tankers of goods train derail near Jabalpur

The oil tankers went off the track on Tuesday night when the goods train was on the siding line of an oil depot near Bhitoni railway station, said West Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Rahul Shrivastava

07 June,2023 01:11 PM IST | Jabalpur | PTI
Delhi: 16-year-old girl stabbed to death by boyfriend

Delhi: 16-year-old girl stabbed to death by boyfriend

A video of the incident is being shared on social media

07 June,2023 01:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
17 labourers injured as truck hits load carrier in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

17 labourers injured as truck hits load carrier in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

A truck rammed into a load carrier in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Wednesday, leaving 17 labourers, including a pregnant woman, injured

07 June,2023 12:48 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
2 killed, 5 injured in shooting in high school graduation ceremony in Virginia

2 killed, 5 injured in shooting in high school graduation ceremony in Virginia

At least two of the seven people, who sustained severe injuries, have died in a shooting incident that took place on Tuesday evening outside a theatre where a high school graduation ceremony had taken place

07 June,2023 12:36 PM IST | Virginia | ANI
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik meet Anurag Thakur

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik meet Anurag Thakur

A meeting between the top wrestlers of India led by  Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik began at the residence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday afternoon following a new proposal by the government for discussion on the issues

07 June,2023 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mother, injured son among 3 killed after ambulance set on fire in Manipur

Mother, injured son among 3 killed after ambulance set on fire in Manipur

An injured eight-year-old boy was killed along with his mother and another relative when an ambulance with the three on board was waylaid by a mob and set ablaze in Manipur's West Imphal district, officials said.

07 June,2023 12:02 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Cyclone Biparjoy rapidly intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclone Biparjoy rapidly intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclone Biparjoy intensified by 40 knots (74 kmph) since Tuesday morning, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC), the US Department of Defense's agency responsible for issuing tropical cyclone warnings for the Pacific and Indian Oceans

07 June,2023 11:33 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Maha Education Commissioner writes to ACB, seeks inquiry against 40 officials

Maha Education Commissioner writes to ACB, seeks inquiry against 40 officials

Complaints have been received against these officials, and some of them have been caught in bribery cases, Commissioner Suraj Mandhare stated

07 June,2023 11:28 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Anurag Thakur meets wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikhh

    Anurag Thakur meets wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikhh

    Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, visited Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s residence on June 07 for a meeting. Earlier, the Union Minister through a tweet said that the Centre is willing to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers. Sakshee Malikkh, while speaking about the meet said that the proposal given by the government will be discussed with our seniors and supporters and then the decision will be taken. Commenting on the same, Mahavir Singh Phogat said that the Centre did not keep their previous promise but it’s good they are willing to have a discussion.

    07 June,2023 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai
    US: 7 shot outside high school graduation ceremony in Virginia

    US: 7 shot outside high school graduation ceremony in Virginia

    Multiple people were injured when a shooting took place outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, following a high school graduation ceremony on Tuesday evening

    07 June,2023 10:16 AM IST | Virginia | ANI

    US, China hold ‘candid’ talks to prevent escalation of tensions

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the time postponed a planned trip to China, and Beijing has since largely rebuffed attempts at official exchanges, though two top US and Chinese defense officials briefly interacted at a forum in Singapore

    07 June,2023 08:35 AM IST | Taipei | Agencies

    Pakistan: Imran Khan’s pre-arrest bail in murder case confirmed

    In March, the Punjab Police booked Khan, accusing him of “concealing facts and evidence” about the death of Ali Bilal alias Zille Shah, a party worker

    07 June,2023 08:30 AM IST | Lahore | Agencies
    Kapil Sibal slams government over Odisha train accident

    Kapil Sibal slams government over Odisha train accident

    The deadly accident involving two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha's Balasore district killed at least 288 people and injured more than 1100, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country

    04 June,2023 11:55 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

    WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases

    16 May,2023 01:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Mother's Day: How different religions honour mothers

    We occasionally take for granted the unselfish care that our mothers provide. Mother's Day is an opportunity to express our love and appreciation to them as well as to acknowledge our debt to them

    12 May,2023 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    It’s Aus versus us again

    It’s Aus versus us again

    The men from Down Under have been familiar opponents to Indians over the years. Aptly, they fight for Test cricket’s biggest prize from tomorrow in London

    06 June,2023 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Mihir Bose
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