June 15, 2024 10:25 AM

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

Cyril Ramaphosa is re-elected as South Africa's president following a landmark coalition deal between his African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.   The new government of national unity combines Mr Ramaphosa's ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance and other smaller parties.  ...

June 15, 2024 2:20 PM

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Over two million people to perform Haj in Saudi Arabia today

Over 20 lakh people from across the world including India are performing Haj in Saudi Arabia today. Marking the beginning of five-day pilgrimage yesterday, Haj pilgrims spent the night at Mina. They are now converging at plains of Arafat for the main ritual of Haj -reciting prayers. They will spend ...

June 15, 2024 10:13 AM

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ATP Challenger: Sumit Nagal advances to men’s singles semifinals in Italy

In tennis, Indian star player Sumit Nagal has advanced to the semifinals in the men's singles of a ATP Challenger tournament in Perugia, Italy.    Sumit defeated Maks Kasnikowski of Poland 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinal in Perugia yesterday.    Sixth seed Nagal continued his superb form winn...

June 15, 2024 8:18 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu attends Raja Parb celebration in Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu attended the Raja Parb celebration at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday.   On the occasion, she also witnessed cultural performances which included Raja geet and dance performances such as Mayurbhanj Chhau dance, Sambalpuri dance and Karma dance.   This is the first ...

June 15, 2024 12:31 PM

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Euro Cup: Hungary to take on Switzerland in first round of Group A today

In the Euro Cup Football Championship, Hungary will take on Switzerland in Group A in Cologne, this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 6.30 PM, IST.   In Group B, Spain will lock horns with Croatia in Berlin at 9.30 PM. In another Group B match, Italy will face off against Albania, in Dortm...

June 15, 2024 8:56 AM

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India’s forex reserves touch new all-time high of 655.817 billion US Dollars

India's forex reserves jumped 4.307 billion US Dollars to a new all-time high of 655.817 billion Dollars for the week ended June 7. The kitty had jumped 4.837 billion dollars to 651.51 billion dollars in the previous reporting week.   The previous high for the kitty was 648.87 billion dollars on May...