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Keir Starmer, the new UK prime minister, has appointed Indian-origin Lisa Nandy as the culture secretary in his Cabinet. Nandy, a Labour MP since 2010, secured her seat in Wigan by defeating her rival Andy Dawber with a margin of nearly 10,000 votes in the recent general election, which marked a significant comeback for the Labour Party. Lisa Nandy is the daughter of academic Dipak Nandy and Ann Luise Byers. In 2020, she contested for the Labour leadership, finishing third behind Keir Starmer and Rebecca Long-Bailey.
Keir Starmer, the new UK prime minister, appointed Angela Rayner as his deputy just hours after his landslide Labour Party victory on Friday. Rayner, 44, is Starmer's first cabinet appointment and will also serve as the minister for levelling up, housing, and communities, according to a statement from Downing Street. Additionally, Rachel Reeves has made history as the first woman to be appointed as the finance minister, officially known as the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour government.
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren penned an emotional post for father and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) president Shibu Soren. Day after taking oath as CM, Soren posted a few photos with his father from the oath ceremony and said he is his father's "emerging reflection". Hemant Soren took oath as Jharkhand CM for the third time on Thursday. The ceremony was held a week after he was released on bail in a money laundering case. Soon after the oath he asserted that "people intoxicated with power" tried to silence him, but now the voice of the state will be strengthened.
The AG600, also known as the Kunlong, is a remarkable feat of engineering, designed to be one of the world's largest amphibious aircraft, a South China Morning Post report said. Developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the AG600 is a testament to China's growing expertise in creating large, multifunctional aircraft. The spokesperson from AVIC proudly stated, "We have entered a new phase of development with the production and final assembly of the AG600."
Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, a critic of president Putin, has been moved to a prison hospital, according to his wife, Evgenia. Kara-Murza, who is serving a 25-year sentence for treason, was transferred on Thursday evening to a hospital in Omsk, where he is imprisoned. Kara-Murza, who holds both Russian and British passports, was jailed for condemning Russia's war in Ukraine and for advocating Western sanctions against the Kremlin. Evgenia shared that lawyers attempted to meet with him but were denied visitation rights after waiting for five hours.
Three people were killed and eight critically injured when a pickup truck rammed into a group of people celebrating the Fourth of July in New York City. The incident occurred shortly before 9 pm on Thursday. A Ford F-150 sped down a street, ran through an intersection and a stop sign, and then drove onto the sidewalk, plowing into Corlears Hook Park on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. New York Police Department chief Jeffrey Maddrey confirmed the details during a press conference.
Rishi Sunak's disastrous snap election gamble leads to Conservative Party's worst defeat ever. Betrayed by his own Cabinet, haunted by scandals, and abandoned by voters, Sunak's political career implodes in a spectacular fashion. From D-Day controversies to betting scandals, the downfall of a once-promising leader shocks the nation. “The British people have delivered a sobering verdict,” he admitted. “I take responsibility for the loss.”
Keir Starmer has become the UK prime minister following the Labour Party's landslide victory in the general election. In his first speech after assuming office, Starmer declared it a "time for reset." Speaking to the media outside 10 Downing Street on Friday, he emphasized the urgency of his government's work. "Our work is urgent and we begin it today," he stated. Starmer pledged to lead a "government of service" focused on national renewal in his initial address.
One-third of Indians have fatty liver, a precursor to Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders. The Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network aims to combat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its severe consequences through prevention and treatment. While in the West, most NAFLD is associated with obesity, intriguingly in the Indian subcontinent, NAFLD occurs in about 20% of non-obese patients.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Russia on July 8, marking his first visit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin referred to as a "special military operation." Modi is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Monday afternoon, where he will attend a private dinner hosted by Russian president Vladimir Putin. On Tuesday, Modi will meet with the Indian community in Russia. Following his interaction with the Indian diaspora, the Prime Minister will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Kremlin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Labour Party's Keir Starmer, who is set to become the next UK prime minister after a decisive victory in the general elections. The UK Labour Party has secured over 400 out of the 650 seats in parliament, according to exit polls. PM Modi praised outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak, stating, "admirable leadership" and "active contribution to deepen India-UK bilateral ties." Poised to be UK PM, Starmer has sought to mend the strained relationship between Labour and India.
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli praised the Mumbai Police for their exceptional efforts during India's T20 World Cup victory parade. Kohli took to social media to thank the police for their dedication, ensuring the event's success. The Mumbai Police's proactive traffic management and safety measures were vital in smoothly facilitating the parade, allowing fans to celebrate their team's historic win.
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Prime Minister Modi hosted a gathering of India's top athletes at his residence, including Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. During their exchange, PM Modi humorously reminded Chopra of the choorma, a delicacy from his home state, that he had yet to receive. Chopra promised to bring choorma from Haryana next time. After their banter, PM Modi wished Neeraj and the Indian contingent well for the Paris Olympics.
Greece's new six-day workweek allows certain 24-hour industries to pay extra for over 40 hours. Prime Minister Mitsotakis supports this growth initiative despite union and Syriza concerns. Minister Kerameus assures five-day norms stay. Greece, facing long workweeks, poverty, and post-crisis austerity, diverges from Sanders' 32-hour week proposal. The European Central Bank was involved.
India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games has gained momentum with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support. Modi highlighted the importance of insights from athletes competing in the upcoming Paris Games to aid India's preparations. Emphasizing the transformative potential of the Olympics, Modi encouraged athletes to observe Paris's arrangements for future improvements. The meeting, attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and IOA President P.T. Usha, reflects the government's commitment.
fter his team's grand T20 World Cup win celebration parade in Mumbai, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the moment is a proud one for him as he was able to win as a captain, a World Cup which means a lot to his countrymen. Following their meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, the players departed for Mumbai. In Mumbai, the Men in Blue had an open bus victory parade.
Starmer has now led Labour to victory, potentially securing the largest majority in Parliament since Tony Blair’s New Labour landslide in 1997. The presumptive prime minister has significantly exceeded expectations since succeeding the hard-left leader Jeremy Corbyn in 2020. Despite being seen as bland and boring, and not a "Tony Blair," Starmer has partially benefited from favorable circumstances, helping him revive Labour's prospects.
Keir Starmer will be Britain's next PM with his centre left Labour Party expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak's party. "Tonight, people here and around the country have spoken and they're ready for change, to end the politics of performance, a return to politics as public service," Starmer said after winning his seat in London.
In Mumbai, a visual spectacle unfolded as thousands of fans clad in vibrant blue lined the streets, waving flags and placards with unmatched enthusiasm. The celebratory atmosphere, reminiscent of Buenos Aires during Argentina's FIFA World Cup victory, was captured in a stunning drone shot. This triumph ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought and a 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup title.
The Indian team, fresh from their triumphant victory at the T20 World Cup, was met with an outpouring of enthusiasm and celebration during their open-top bus parade. The route, stretching from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium, was lined with an ocean of overjoyed supporters, their applause and cheers reverberating through the air.
Bitcoin dropped for a fourth consecutive trading session as part of a wider cryptocurrency selloff, in stark contrast to recent record highs in global stocks. The digital asset fell by as much as 8.1%, reaching its lowest level since February. Other cryptocurrencies like Ether, XRP, and Cardano experienced even steeper losses, exceeding 10% in some cases. Crypto speculators are facing several challenges.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi traveled to Hathras to meet the families of victims of the devastating stampede that claimed 121 lives. Gandhi departed from Delhi in the early hours of the morning. His visit marks the first time a high-ranking opposition leader has been to the site since the tragic event took place. Gandhi was joined by several Congress party members, including Ajay Rai, the party spokesperson, and other office bearers.
Hardik Pandya's journey from being booed at the Wankhede Stadium during IPL 2024 to becoming a hero in India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory is truly remarkable. The all-rounder played a pivotal role in the final against South Africa, held at the iconic Barbados venue, where India emerged triumphant by a slim margin of seven runs. Pandya's contributions with the ball were instrumental in India's success.
Emiliano Martinez's heroic saves in the penalty shootout secured Argentina's spot in the Copa America semi-finals, despite Lionel Messi's opening penalty miss. Argentina took the lead with Lisandro Martinez's header, but Ecuador equalized in stoppage time through Kevin Rodriguez. Martinez's saves from Angel Mena and Alan Minda in the shootout were crucial. Argentina will face the winner of Venezuela vs. Canada in the semi-finals.
President Vladimir Putin expressed that Russia takes Donald Trump's statements about having proposals to end the war in Ukraine quickly seriously. Putin admitted he is not familiar with the specifics of Trump's proposals but believes Trump's intentions are sincere and that Russia would support them. Putin made these remarks during a news conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, after attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
In Queens, New York, a police officer fatally shot a man who had allegedly stabbed his 8-year-old brother and parents. Responding to a distress call, officers found the suspect holding his father hostage with a knife. Despite commands to drop the weapon, he did not comply, prompting the officer to fire, saving the father's life. Both brothers succumbed to their injuries, while their parents received medical care.
Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Walt Disney, announced she will halt donations to the Democratic Party until President Joe Biden steps down from the 2024 presidential race, expressing doubts about his ability to win. Disney praised Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting Democrats rally around her. Despite Biden's firm stance on staying in the race, calls for his withdrawal have grown.
India celebrated its T20 World Cup victory with a grand parade in Mumbai, bringing the city to a standstill. Delayed by two hours, the parade began after Rohit Sharma and his team arrived around 5 pm. A viral video shows fans losing slippers amid the chaos, leaving debris scattered along the route.
Hamas and Israel are nearing a potential hostage release deal, according to a US official. However, he did caution that a final deal is not expected to be reached within days. Netanyahu convened a security meeting and will be sending delegates, which will reportedly including David Barnea, to Doha for Qatari-Egyptian mediated talks. The White House affirmed Biden's backing, marking a step towards a ceasefire.
From July 13-18, Pakistan will ban YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to curb "hate material" and sectarian violence. Backed by PM Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Gen Asim Munir, and Ishaq Dar, this follows X’s ban and alleged election tampering. The Punjab government aims to prevent unrest, previously arresting activists criticizing Imran Khan’s ouster.
Mumbai celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a massive parade on Thursday evening. Thousands of fans gathered at Marine Drive, causing traffic jams and crowded stations like Churchgate and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. An enthusiastic fan climbing a tree caught the attention of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, prompting amused reactions. The streets were filled with patriotic chants and fans in blue jerseys.
Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian fast bowler, has firmly asserted that he has no immediate intentions to bid farewell to T20I cricket. When questioned about the possibility of retiring from the shortest format, the pacer responded, "a long way away," indicating his desire to continue playing. Bumrah's remarks follow India's victorious journey in the T20 World Cup, where they emerged triumphant against South Africa in the final match held in Barbados.
Rahul Dravid, who served as the head coach of India during their T20 World Cup triumph, stated that skipper Rohit Sharma's phone call after the ODI World Cup last year was one of the best that he received in his entire life. Dravid's time as the head coach of the Indian team ended on a fairytale note after the Rohit Sharma-led side ended the 13-year-long ICC World Cup trophy drought by lifting the coveted title in Barbados.
Followers Himanshu and Seema support Bhole Baba despite the July 2 Hathras stampede. Kamlesh Singh admires Baba’s intuition, holy water healed Neha, claiming to revive dead, preaching against caste divides. The July 2 stampede in one of Surajpal Singh aka 'Bhole Baba's' religious gatherings in Hathras killed 121 people, but that hasn't shaken the faith of his followers - many of whom travelled from faraway cities to attend the event.
The social media post came hours after Trump called Biden a "broken down pile of crap" in a leaked video. Sitting in a golf cart -- with his son Barron Trump on his side -- Trump was seen holding a wad of cash asking a group of individuals how he performed in the debate.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and all other Indian players sang ‘Vande Mataram’ along with the whole Wankhede crowd erupted during their T20 World Cup-winning celebration. The moment brought back memories from 2011 when the whole crowd chanted the same as MS Dhoni hit the winning six against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup final.
When Harry and Meghan signed the deal with Netflix, they released a statement saying: "Our lives, both independent of each other and as a couple, have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection." Meghan has already unveiled her new business venture America Riviera Orchard -- a lifestyle brand under which she intends to sell an array of products -- jam, skincare, make-up, gardening supplies, dog food, scented candles.
PM Modi addresses the SCO summit, emphasizing the need for a decisive response against terrorism and advocating for connectivity projects that respect sovereignty. PM Modi did not participate in the summit but, in remarks delivered through foreign minister S Jaishankar who filled in for him, he sought to allay apprehensions about India’s commitment to the group saying in a world moving inexorably towards real multipolarity, the SCO will only become more important and that it occupies a prominent place in India’s foreign policy.
Biden leads a healthy lifestyle -- he is a teetotal, exercises regularly and doesn't smoke. According to his physician, Biden exercises five times a week. He also plays golf. As far as the diet is concerned, Biden prefers carbs over greens, has a sweet tooth, enjoys peanut butter and jam sandwiches, biscuits, ice cream sundaes. Other favorites include bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches and pizza. His choice of drink is orange Gatorade.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday asked the global community to isolate the countries providing safe havens to terrorists. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Jaishankar said, "Global community must isolate, expose those countries that harbour terrorists, provide safe havens and condone terrorism." Taking a strong stance on terrorism. Jaishankar said, "Terrorism, if left unchecked, can become a major threat to regional and global peace. Terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified or condoned."
Rushil Mathur, a three-time Indian National Mathematical Olympiad awardee, authored "An Exploration of Olympiad Combinatorics" and will represent India at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) this July. He emphasizes the importance of Olympiad Math in fostering problem-solving skills and deep understanding. Math enthusiasts can benefit from resources like Online Math Club, Sophie Fellowship, and OTIS. Rushil, passionate about teaching and learning, will study mathematics and computer science at Oxford University, aiming to make a significant impact through his love for these subjects.
A recent study by Swedish researchers introduces a home test that can detect the risk of heart attacks in individuals aged 50-64 within five minutes. The test consists of 14 questions related to various health factors to identify those with significant coronary atherosclerosis. “A heart attack often comes out of the blue,” says Göran Bergström, Professor of Clinical Physiology at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, senior physician at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and principal investigator of the study.
Rishabh Pant faced a significant challenge in his career after a severe car accident in December 2022. The incident left the 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman requiring several surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation period spanning over a year. This unfortunate event cast uncertainty on his ability to recover fully and return to international cricket at his peak performance level before he came back with IPL 2024. The Indian cricket team arrived in Delhi early Thursday morning, greeted by large, enthusiastic crowds of cricket fans.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued notices to Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited (CSMCL) and others over alleged irregularities in a liquor transportation tender. Singh & Company claimed that CSMCL unfairly awarded contracts to Shri Sai Ram Enterprises, despite family-related disqualifications. Singh & Company, the second in eligibility for Zones 1 and 6, filed a petition seeking cancellation of the tenders awarded to the ineligible company. Justice PP Sahu demanded responses from CSMCL, Shri Sai Ram Enterprises, and Sai Udyog, addressing the petition’s allegations.
Dalmia Bharat Limited has expanded its cement manufacturing capacity at Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, by an additional 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), bringing the total to 3.6 MTPA. This Rs 207 crore investment boosts the company’s total installed capacity to 46.6 MTPA, aligning with its goal of reaching 110-130 MTPA by 2031. The expansion supports rising cement demand in southern India, reinforcing Dalmia Bharat's presence in the region. Managing Director & CEO Puneet Dalmia highlighted the company's commitment to meeting infrastructure needs in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Brain teasers are engaging puzzles that require mental effort and boost IQ levels. They provide a quick mental workout, benefiting adults, kids, and those with declining brain health by enhancing memory and cognitive functions. Successfully solving these puzzles induces dopamine production, improving mood and focus. Today's brain teaser involves finding a hidden kitten in a messy closet within 7 seconds. The kitten is located in the bottom right corner. If you found it, congratulations! If not, don't worry—there are more puzzles available to keep your brain sharp and active.
That President Joe Biden 'screwed up' the first presidential debate with Donald Trump is not a secret to himself but the President has now acknowledged the debacle in exact these words in a radio program on July 4. "I had a bad night. And the fact of the matter is that, you know, I screwed up," Biden said in an interview with radio host Earl Ingram. "I made a mistake. But I learned from my father, when you get knocked down, you just get back up. And you know, we're going to win this election," Biden said.
In a tragic event at Gumi City Council, South Korea, a robot civil servant was found unresponsive after falling down stairs, sparking discussions of the country's first robot suicide. The robot, part of daily operations since August 2023, assisted with document delivery and city promotion. Witnesses observed unusual behavior before the incident. While investigations continue into the cause, the city council has decided against deploying another robot officer. The incident has prompted reflection on robot workload and implications for their integration into civic roles in highly automated South Korea.
Baba Narayan Hari, also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari 'Bhole Baba,' was seen leaving Phulrai village after a stampede at his 'satsang' in Hathras, resulting in 121 deaths. The police attributed the incident to overcrowding. A judicial commission has been established to investigate. Six 'sevadars' were arrested, while the main accused, Devprakash Madhukar, remains at large. Bhole Baba was not named as an accused but may be questioned. An FIR was filed against the event organizers for exceeding attendee limits.