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Yogi’s UP beats national violent-crime decline across 5 key categories

NCRB data for 2022-24 shows UP outperformed the national trend in murder, rape, kidnapping, rioting and attempt to murder, though attempt to murder remains the state’s weakest decline

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‘Why no action against BJP leaders’: Mamata gets support from Sena (UBT) over FIR amid TMC turmoil

Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena (UBT) has stepped into the political fray, denouncing the FIR against Mamata Banerjee as politically motivated. He highlighted the inconsistency in law enforcement, referencing past controversies involving BJP figures. Pledging his allegiance to Banerjee, he hailed her as a tenacious warrior for her constituents.

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‘They start looking for your successor’: Rohit Sharma faces blunt warning

Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes discussions around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s futures are natural. He feels the upcoming England tour is crucial for Rohit. Swann is impressed by young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s talent. He also shared surprise at Suryakumar Yadav’s removal as T20I captain. The focus remains on India’s senior players and emerging stars.

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Iran to immediately open Hormuz, US to lift Naval blockade: Draft deal details emerge

A draft memorandum between Iran and the US reportedly includes Iran’s commitment to not produce nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The US would lift its naval blockade and provide sanctions relief, including releasing frozen Iranian assets. Both sides are expected to finalize implementation details in the coming days.

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PM Modi, Macron inaugurate ‘Bharat Innovates’; pitch deeper India-France partnership

Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, fostering India-France tech and innovation cooperation. The event connects Indian startups and institutions with global investors. Leaders emphasized shared vision and India’s growing role as a global innovation leader, highlighting achievements like Chandrayaan-3.

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Dalal Street outlook: Inflation, Fed verdict and crude oil in focus; US-Iran deal hopes to steer market sentiment

Indian stock markets are poised for a volatile week, with US inflation data, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and crude oil price movements as key influencers. Investors are keenly watching the US-Iran deal’s progress, which could impact global oil prices and market sentiment. Foreign investor outflows also remain a significant concern.

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Microsoft president Brad Smith has a message for students booing tech CEOs

Microsoft president Brad Smith has responded to graduating students who booed AI at commencement ceremonies this spring, calling the backlash a “powerful wake-up call for the tech sector.” In a 3,000-word essay, Smith acknowledged the class of 2026 faces a “perfect storm” of AI automation and tech layoffs, yet urged graduates to adapt rather than

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To Mars with Musk: Can world’s first trillionaire take you to the little red planet?

Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars faces monumental challenges. SpaceX’s Starship is designed for this, but orbital refuelling and survival on the harsh red planet are critical hurdles. Despite setbacks, testing progresses, with uncrewed cargo missions eyed for 2028, followed by potential human landings.

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