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‘A profound loss to Indian sports’: PM Modi mourns Jaspal Rana’s death at 49
Renowned shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away at the age of 49. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned his death, calling it a profound loss to Indian sports. Rana was instrumental in nurturing a new generation of shooting stars, including Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker.
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OpenAI bans hundreds of ChatGPT accounts; says we are helping US govt
OpenAI has disrupted two Chinese-linked influence operations using ChatGPT to shape US public debate on AI and tech policies. One campaign targeted AI data centers, while another criticized US tariffs. Despite attempts to manipulate discussions, OpenAI found no significant impact on public opinion, highlighting a new tactic by state-backed actors.
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PM Modi celebrates ’12 years of Nari Shakti’, highlights NDA’s push for women-led development
In an ‘X’ post, PM Modi stated that it reflected the prominent role being played by women across education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance. He further stressed that the efforts being made to ensure women’s empowerment are deeply rooted and have helped create an environment where women can realise their full potential and
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Rupee in green: Currency jumps to 95.20 against US dollar on Middle East peace hopes
The Indian rupee strengthened significantly on Friday, gaining 65 paise to trade at 95.20 against the US dollar. This surge was propelled by a drop in global crude oil prices and positive signals from US President Trump regarding a potential Iran deal. A weaker dollar and buoyant domestic stock markets further bolstered the rupee’s recovery.
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Signature ‘forgery’ case: Abhishek Banerjee asked to appear before CID again on June 14
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned again by the CID for questioning in a signature forgery case involving newly elected MLAs. This follows his earlier appearance and interim protection from coercive action granted by the Calcutta High Court. The probe centers on a resolution submitted to the Assembly Secretariat, with some MLAs alleging their
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FIFA WC: South Korea open their campaign with a comeback win against Czechia
South Korea staged a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Czechia in their World Cup opener. After falling behind, Hwang In-beom equalized before substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu netted the decisive goal in the 80th minute. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu’s crucial late save sealed the win for the Taeguk Warriors.
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Ex-soldier survives bike crash, dies after wife and lover poison saline for Rs 2cr insurance
Belagavi police have cracked the suspicious death of ex-serviceman Sandeep Manjaragi, who died in hospital after a minor bike accident. His wife, Suma, and her lover, Pundalik Dombar, allegedly conspired to murder him, fearing his recovery would expose their affair and jeopardize his Rs 2 crore insurance payout. Hospital staff are also suspected of involvement.
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‘Don’t let work become your identity’: Entrepreneur who quit Google shares lessons
Rohit Sakunia, who left Google to become an entrepreneur, reflects on his 30s, sharing valuable life lessons. He emphasizes balancing work with personal well-being, investing time wisely, and distinguishing between being busy and having clear direction. Sakunia also highlights the importance of fitness and self-expression, noting that many fears about his entrepreneurial leap never materialized