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Technical snag hits Sharavathi Hydel Plant power generation
Shivamogga: A technical snag during routine maintenance at the Sharavathi Hydroelectric Power Station near Kargal in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district triggered a brief scare on Thursday, June 25. The power station,…
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Six Bangladeshi nationals held for staying illegally in Kochi
Kochi: Kerala Police have arrested six Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly staying illegally at Eroor here, officials said on Friday, June 26. Acting on a tip-off from intelligence agencies, police raided a…
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BMRCL, NIMHANS join hands to prevent metro station suicides
Bengaluru: Alarmed by the increasing number of suicide attempts at Namma Metro stations, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has partnered with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)…
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Traffic curbs for Kempegowda Jayanti in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to celebrate Kempegowda Jayanti 2026 in a grand manner on June 27. The state-level celebrations will be held at the newly developed Kempegowda Layout under the…
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Former executive sues Meta over attempts to silence her memoir
A former Meta executive whose memoir, “Careless People,” provides an explosive insider account of her time at the social media giant, has sued the company for attempting to “silence” her. The lawsuit,…
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Iran, FIFA Silent on Seattle Pride Match during World Cup
Seattle: Before coach Amir Ghalenoei or goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand answered any questions Thursday, June 25, ahead of Iran’s World Cup match with Egypt, a FIFA official spoke up. Daniel Marin, FIFA’s executive…
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Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia: Ivory Coast rejoiced as players dropped to their knees on the pitch for a team photo — peerless in national team history — and they all pointed one finger toward the…
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US plans AI push for visa processing
Washington: The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Netherlands beat Tunisia
Kansas City: The Netherlands grabbed two early goals to help secure top spot in Group F and qualify for the Round of 32 after they overcame already eliminated Tunisia 3-1 here at…
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Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden, both advance in FIFA World Cup
Arlington: Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday, June 25, night that sent both teams to the…
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FIFA WC: Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockouts
New Jersey Stadium: Ecuador came from behind to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 through Gonzalo Plata’s late strike to secure their spot in the Round of 32, only the second time in…
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Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit appointed IB chief
New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit was on Thursday, June 25, appointed as the new chief of the Intelligence Bureau, succeeding Tapan Kumar Deka. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC),…
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Judge halts Trump’s election order to create federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. US District Court Judge Indira…
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Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes climbs to 235
Caracas: Venezuela’s health ministry raised the death toll to at least 235 on Thursday, June 25, after two powerful earthquakes struck the country. Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed…
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Strait of Hormuz: UN agency halts evacuation after ship attacked
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of…
