Gaza War Day 254: 8 Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah; Netanyahu says 'heartbreaking price of war'
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that at least eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in a blast that ripped through an armoured vehicle in Southern Gaza. The tragic incident marked the biggest loss of life for the IDF in a single incident since January.
Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 15:26 UTC
Confidence about economy declines after consistent recovery
Confidence about the economy, job opportunities and income levels marginally declined over the past two months, shows data from the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bi-monthly Consumer Confidence Survey. The decline in confidence came after a consistent and steady increase in optimism in the post-COVID period. Confidence about the economy continued to recover in the following months and reached a peak with 41.2% saying it improved in March 2024. Chart 4 | The chart plots respondents’ opinions of current income levels compared to 2023. Put together, the consistent recovery in confidence about the economy, jobs and income levels, recorded in the many months after the pandemic threat ended, paused in May 2024.
Source:The Hindu
June 16, 2024 15:04 UTC
INDIA bloc will try to ensure support for TDP if it contests LS speaker's post: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said all partners of the opposition INDIA bloc will try to ensure support for the ruling ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it fields a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election. Talking to reporters here, Raut claimed the Lok Sabha speaker's election will be crucial and if the BJP gets the post, it will break the government-supporting parties like the TDP, JD(U) and the political outfits of Chirag Paswan and Jayant Chaudhary. "We have the experience that BJP betrays the people who support it," Raut claimed.
Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 15:03 UTC
A salute of love: Dad, daughter share emotional moment at police academy
HYDERABAD: In a heartwarming moment, N Venkateshwarlu, a Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Director at the Telangana Police Academy (TGPA), saluted his daughter, N Uma Harathi, during her visit to the academy on Saturday. Uma, who secured AIR 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam in 2022, is currently undergoing training as an IAS officer. The moment was filled with pride and emotion as Venkateshwarlu stood in uniform to honour his daughter, displaying a blend of personal and professional achievements within the family. As she stepped into the academy, she was greeted by her father, who has a distinguished career in the police force. The proud father’s salute to his daughter was witnessed by many at the academy, including fellow officers and trainees, who applauded the heartfelt gesture.
Source:Indian Express
June 16, 2024 14:15 UTC
Pellegrini sworn in as Slovak president
(VOVWORLD) - Peter Pellegrini was sworn in as the president of Slovakia on Saturday in a ceremony that took place amid heightened security following an assassination attempt on his close ally, Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago. New Slovak President Peter Pellegrini was sworn in on June 15. (Photo: telegraphindia.com)Pellegrini called for national unity in his speech at a special session of Parliament that took place at the seat of the Slovak philharmonic, becoming Slovakia’s sixth president since it gained independence after the disintegration of Czechoslovakia in 1993. The 48-year-old Pellegrini beat pro-Western career diplomat Ivan Korčok in the presidential runoff vote on April 6. His victory cemented Fico’s grip on power by giving him and his allies control of major strategic posts.
Source:The Telegraph
June 16, 2024 13:15 UTC
Michigan crowd sings Happy Birthday to Donald Trump; Watch how former US President responds
The crowd sang Happy Birthday to former US President Donald Trump as he addressed the Turning Point Action Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Watch how former US President Trump responded to the crowd.
Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 12:52 UTC
PAK vs IRE Live Score : Where to watch
T20 World Cup Fans can watch the Pakistan vs Ireland match live on Star Sports channels, or stream it for free on the Jio-Cinema app. : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/PAK-vs-IRE-Live-Score-Updates-T20-World-Cup-2024/111039152(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel
Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 12:25 UTC
Rare flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in 48 hours spreads in Japan: All you need to know
Rare flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in 48 hours spreads in Japan: All you need to knowStreptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is an aggressive illness that can be fatal within 48 hours of infection. (Image: CDC)A rare 'flesh-eating bacteria' that can kill people within 48 hours is spreading in Japan after the country relaxed Covid-era restrictions, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Within 48 hours of infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), an acute disease, can be fatal. “Most of the deaths happen within 48 hours,” said Ken Kikuchi, a professor in infectious diseases at Tokyo Women’s Medical University. Bloomberg reports that streptococcal toxic shock syndrome outbreaks have recently occurred in a number of other nations in addition to Japan.
Source:dna
June 16, 2024 09:36 UTC
Nagastra-1: India’s first indigenous suicide drone
Loitering munitions can circle above a target area and wait for the right moment to strike. This advanced technology was developed by Solar Industries in Nagpur and marks an important achievement for the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (‘Self-Reliant India’) initiative. Solar Industries took on the arduous task of manufacturing several kinds of weaponized drones and the successful production of the Nagastra-1 is a good beginning. The Indian Army has ordered the purchase of 480 drone munitions from Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), a company fully owned by Solar Industries, as part of an emergency consignment. After successful inspection from May 20 to May 25, EEL has delivered the first batch of 120 drone munitions to the Ammunition Depot in Pulgaon.
Source:dna
June 16, 2024 09:06 UTC
Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in Mundka factory, 35 fire engines at spot
Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in Mundka factory, 35 fire engines at spotAfter the incident, the fire department sent 35 fire tenders to douse the blazeA massive fire broke out in a factory in Delhi's Mundka on Sunday. After the incident, the fire department sent 35 fire tenders to douse the blaze. #WATCH | A fire broke out in a factory in the Mundka Industrial Area. Around 35 fire tenders are present at the spot: Delhi Fire Service pic.twitter.com/N9RKHESpMZ — ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2024This is a breaking story. More details are awaited.
Source:dna
June 16, 2024 08:16 UTC
US-India NSAs to meet, focus on deepening military-tech ties
US-India NSAs to meet, focus on deepening military-tech tiesVartha Bharati | 16-06-2024 | 12:55:00 ISTNSA Ajit Doval hosts his US counterpart Jake Sullivan for the second round of iCET dialogue. This meeting marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election. Concurrently, French counterparts are in talks for a deal involving 26 Rafale-Maritime fighters for India's INS Vikrant, highlighting India's broadening military alliances. In parallel, NSA Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Paris on June 20-21 to strengthen military relations with France, further underscoring India's proactive diplomatic engagements across multiple fronts. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Source:Hindustan Times
June 16, 2024 07:34 UTC
Mayawati ignored Bahujan movement: BSP founding member R K Chaudhary, now an SP MP
Mayawati ignored Bahujan movement: BSP founding member R K Chaudhary, now an SP MPVartha Bharati | 16-06-2024 | 10:15:00 ISTR K Chaudhary (thehindu.com) | Mayawati (PTI)Lucknow (PTI): Newly elected Samajwadi Party (SP) MP R K Chaudhary, one of the founders of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has claimed BSP chief Mayawati has been ignoring the Bahujan movement which has led to her party's rout in these Lok Sabha polls. But if anyone has ended Kanshi Ram ji's movement, it is Behen ji (Mayawati). And in the coming times, the Samajwadi Party, under the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav, will definitely fulfill the dream that BSP founder Kanshi Ram ignited." Now Kanshi Ram is no more, so Dalits are left feeling cheated and are wondering what to do," he said. Chaudhary said, "Earlier, there was a slogan that Baba (Ambedkar) your mission is incomplete, Kanshi Ram will complete it.
Source:The Hindu
June 16, 2024 06:45 UTC
Karnataka fuel price hike: BJP' BY Vijayendra says will organise protests, demands rollback
Bengaluru (Karnataka), June 15 (ANI): After the Karnataka government hiked up prices of petrol and diesel in the state by approximately Rs 3 and Rs 3.05 respectively, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra, while speaking to media on June 15, said that they are going to organise protests across the state. “Karnataka Congress government has been talking a lot about guarantee schemes. But, the situation of the state is such that there is not enough money to run the state. The decision taken by the state government to increase the price of petrol & diesel, BJP demands the CM to roll back the decision. On Monday, we are going to organise protests across Karnataka...” said BY Vijayendra.
Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 06:20 UTC
F&O Talk| Expect consolidation breakout in Nifty above 23,500, buy on dips: Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities
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Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 05:55 UTC
Chhattisgarh: Eight Naxals, one Jawan killed in Abujhmad encounter
At least eight Naxalites have been killed in an encounter that broke out between Naxalites and security forces in the forests of Abujhmad in the Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, officials said on June 15. According to officials, the encounter between Naxalites and security forces has been underway for the past two days. On the encounter, IG Bastar P Sundarraj said, "In an encounter between security personnel and Naxalites, 8 bodies of Naxalities have been recovered. Three of our security personnel got injured and one of them lost his life. The other two have been airlifted to Raipur and are under treatment.
Source:Economic Times
June 16, 2024 05:29 UTC