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12:22 PM

Bangaram, Thinnakara islands becoming tourism hotspots in Lakshadweep

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photographs during his visit and stay at Bangaram, taken on a newly formed sand bank there has made the place even more popular.

 

12:02 PM

Curfew lifted in outer areas of Haldwani, internet remains suspended

Administration lifted curfew from the outer areas of violence-hit Uttarakhand town, Haldwani. However, curfew remains in force in the Banbhoolpura area that witnessed arson and vandalism by a mob over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa on Thursday. Internet services in the area continue to be remain suspended.

 

11:51 AM

Country needs stability, democratic forces should unite: Pak army chief

In a clear message as to who holds the cards in Pakistan, the country's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has said that the country needs stable hands and added that a unified government of all democratic forces will adequately represent Pakistan's diverse political and pluralistic landscape, according to a Dawn report.

 

11:13 AM

EPFO fixes 8.25% interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2023-24

Retirement fund organisatioin EPFO fixed a three-year high interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2023-24. In March 2023, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had increased the interest rate on EPF marginally to 8.15 per cent for 2022-23 from 8.10 per cent in 2021-22.

10:59 AM

Instagram, Threads to start limiting recommendation of political content

Instagram users will no longer be bombarded with unwanted political content on their social media feed. As per Variety, Instagram, in a blog post, said it will not "proactively recommend" political content from accounts that users do not already follow, a report published in ANI said.

10:38 AM

India's foreign exchange reserves at 1-month high of $622.47 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves are at one-month high of $622.47 billion, according to an ANI post on X, formerly Twitter which cited data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

 

10:23 AM

Argentina friendly in mainland China cancelled over Messi's absence in HK

An Argentina soccer friendly match in China scheduled next month was cancelled on Friday in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong.

 

10:07 AM

JDU MLAs to meet this weekend ahead of trust vote of Nitish Kumar govt

JD(U) MLAs in Bihar will hold discussions this weekend ahead of the crucial trust vote to be sought by the Nitish Kumar government, party leaders said on Saturday.

 

9:37 AM

Indo-Pacific strategy has enhanced security, prosperity: White House

The execution of Indo-Pacific Strategy has made the United States and the key region more secure and more prosperous. The White House, in its statement, said that the strategy has expanded the bilateral partnership with India in unprecedented ways.

 

9:07 AM

ED regsisters case against Sameer Wankhede, launches investigations for money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a case against former Mumbai NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede. ED has now started an investigation into the money laundering case against Sameer Wankhede. ED has also summoned three NCB officers for questioning, news agency ANI posted on X, formerly Twitter.

 

8:59 AM

PM Modi's caste wasn't in Mandal Commission's OBC list: Ashok Gehlot

Supporting Rahul Gandhi's statements, former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that Prime Minister Modi's caster was not a part of the OBC list recommended by Mandal Commission and Bakshi Committee.

8:46 AM

Elon Musk's firm Neuralink ditches Delaware, reincorporates in Nevada

Billionaire Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink Corp has switched the location of its business incorporation to Nevada from Delaware, taking steps to cut ties to a state where Musk has suffered significant legal setbacks — one over pay and another over his acquisition of Twitter, now renamed X. 

 

8:42 AM

No clear majority in Pakistan polls as results draw closer to finish line

Even as two main political leaders from two different parties claimed victory in Pakistan's general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is yet to announce the final poll results. Meanwhile, according to the unofficial provisional results reported by Geo News for 241 out of 266 seats, the independent candidates, mostly backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) are leading with 97 seats, an ANI report said.