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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess costs for damage already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, the source said, adding that the U.S. will consider using Iranian assets for those repairs as well

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A 12th-century hilltop castle has emerged as a key strategic flashpoint in Israels war with Hezbollah in occupied southern Lebanon

Many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals, police said; police did not provide further details on the injuries and how many people were shot.

The girl alleged that she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over a period of nearly two years.

During his visit, Mr. Naqvi will hold talks with various top officials, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran'ssemi-official news agencyTasnim reported.

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Dismissing reports of a rift, BJPs senior spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal had said, He is not going anywhere. He is with the BJP.

Some forces are trying to make the country's youths anti-establishment, Mr. Nabin said during an interaction with intellectuals in Ranchi.

G.S. Sameeran also inspected the gymnasium and parking lot on the premises of Ripon Buildings and ordered officials to improve maintenance of the facilities

For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained alive in public memory, thanks largely to memes that liberally drew on his image and witty dialogues, giving them a sharp satirical edge

In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his lack of acting prowess. Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

Six streets of Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar rely on lorry-filled tanks, while neighbouring areas such as Sastri Nagar and Narasimha Nagar, and newly constructed apartment complexes receive continuous piped water. Heat has exacerbated the situation

All the stations in this phase II stretch are ready for operation;the TVMs have been installed in 4 of 11 stations so far; remaining machines will be delivered in a week and installed before June-end, say CMRL officials; the machines are relevant as many commuters buy paper QR code tickets

Revenue officials said that the pre-monsoon summer showers had ensured significant widespread rain in these districts, especially in areas around Jawadhu Hills like Jolarpet and Yelagiri Hills in Tirupattur

The bodies of a woman and her mother were found in a cashew orchard in Eluru district on May 29

Expressing concern over shortage of healthcare professionals in the country, Abdul Nazeer calls for greater investment and strategic allocation of resources in the healthcare sector

After analysing the chatter on social media and getting a sense of the situation on the ground, it was felt that refusing permission may have led to some protesters storming the venue or the police station; the confrontation would have further fuelled the anger among the youth, government sources say

Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed, official sources said

Rebel Trinamool leader Ritabrata Banerjee says the grassroots party created by Mamata Banerjee has been hijacked by Abhishek Banerjee and corporate brokers; he rejects allegations that the BJP engineered the split, and reiterates that his faction will remain anti-BJP; he also hints at a possible rebellion among Trinamool MPs, saying courage is contagious, it will travel from Kolkata to Delhi too

Nepal wants to pursue result-driven diplomacy with India, its most important partner, says Nepal FM; strong complementarities between the current governments in Delhi, Kathmandu, says EAM

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke led a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive and school examinations.

The judges also direct the CB-CID to ensure the conclusion of the trial in the case at the earliest

Speaking to reporters in Erode, he questions the effectiveness of measures being taken to tackle crimes since the new government took charge

The role of art institutions, how art must respond to a shifting socio-political landscape and its power to shape collective opinion were discussed

British police have charged six more people with violent disorder at a protest over the stabbing death of a university student

Speaking at a public meeting to thank the voters of his constituency of Edappadi, he alleges that the TVK is the same as the DMK and the people will soon understand about the TVK government

You cannot recreate human experience; the real-time performance is always authentic when compared to AI, says the actor in a light-hearted chat with Rohit Khilnani

Ms. Rao, who is also the founder of South Asian Symphony Foundation (SASF), took to the stage in accompaniment with Sri Lankan pianist Soundarie David Rodrigo as the former envoy blended her experience of diplomacy with songs to end the event on a musical high

The initiative, being taken up by the South Western Railway, focuses on connecting production centres to markets

Around 60 residents of the Kadavanthra, Panampilly Nagar and Perumanoor divisions reportedly complained of diarrhoea and vomiting after allegedly consuming drinking water supplied by the KWA