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Numbers that nobody ever saw’, Trump says Hormuz traffic hits record levels

Washington: President Donald Trump said that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had reached record levels and predicted further declines in oil prices, offering an upbeat assessment of the situation with Iran during a speech in North Dakota.Those boats are coming out of the Hormuz Strait. They’re coming out by numbers that nobody ever saw….

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TN CM Vijay writes to PM Modi opposing Viksit Bharat scheme over funding burden

Chennai, 2/7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay opposed the Union government’s proposed implementation of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, claiming that the new framework would impose an additional financial burden of over Rs 5,000 crore on the state while creating operational challenge. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, he…

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Centre issues notice to Meta over WhatsApp username feature

New Delhi, 1/7: The Centre on Wednesday issued a formal notice to Meta, directing WhatsApp not to roll out its much-anticipated username feature until consultations are completed and concerns regarding potential misuse are addressed. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also asked Meta to submit a detailed explanation of the feature, including…

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AAP true Sanatani, Lord Ram just means to gain power, money for BJP’: Kejriwal on Ayodhya mandir fund theft

New Delhi, 1/7: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday pounded on the ruling BJP over embezzlement of donations at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, alleging that they used the name of Lord Ram for decades to come to power and are now openly committing theft. Addressing a press conference, he claimed that AAP is “true Sanatani”…

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At least 6 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

Antwerp, 1/7: At least six people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment ⁠tower in the Belgian city of Antwerp on Wednesday, police told ⁠local media. Reuters saw rescuers lowering residents from ‌the side of the building ​by rope. Survivors described being trapped inside until police and firefighters arrived shortly after the blaze…

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Minister Mohapatra Directs ULBs to Tackle Waterlogging, Keep Rapid Action Teams Ready

Bhubaneswar: Amid continuous monsoon rains and the possibility of urban flooding and waterlogging in several parts of Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the State to remain on high alert and ensure immediate preparedness to tackle any rain-related exigencies.“Protection of citizens and uninterrupted delivery…

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High Alert Across Odisha ULBs as Monsoon Rains Trigger Flooding Concerns

Bhubaneswar, July 1:With relentless monsoon showers raising the risk of urban flooding and waterlogging across Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to remain on high alert and ensure complete preparedness to respond to any rain-related emergencies.Speaking to the media, the Minister said safeguarding citizens and…

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