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Happy Father's Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the fathers and father figures in our lives. It's a time to express gratitude for their love, support, and guidance. As we celebrate Father's Day this year, let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact these men have had on us. Whether it's through a heartfelt message, a thoughtful gift, or simply spending quality time together, let's show our fathers how much they mean to us. Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!

According to an official press release, all Members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have also been invited to the programme.

While addressing a public meeting in Coimbatore on Saturday, the Tamil Nadu CM also targeted the BJP over its slogan of 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar', saying, "Despite a lot of efforts, the BJP got only 240 seats."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) and preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra. This follows a recent meeting where Shah directed a detailed review on June 16, focusing on the security challenges in the region. The meeting aims to assess the current security scenario and readiness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Officials from various departments, including the Army, police, and J-K administration... Читать дальше...

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 on June 16 across various exam centres in India. This exam is the first of three stages in the selection process for officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Several arrangements have been made for the smooth travel of candidates to exam centres, including special train and bus services. Candidates must follow key instructions... Читать дальше...

Multiple people were injured after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families had gathered on Saturday afternoon. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard reported nine or 10 victims, including an 8-year-old child, with gunshot wounds. The shooter, believed to be contained in a nearby home, fired as many as 28 times before law enforcement surrounded the area. A handgun and three empty magazines were recovered. The victims' conditions were not immediately known, and the suspect's situation was unclear. Читать дальше...

Three British opinion polls released late on Saturday painted a challenging picture for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party ahead of the July 4 election. One pollster warned of potential "electoral extinction" for the Conservatives. The polls, conducted after both the Conservatives and Labour presented their manifestos, showed Labour leading significantly. Savanta's poll for the Sunday Telegraph gave Labour a 25-point lead over the Conservatives. Survation's poll for the Sunday Times... Читать дальше...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon in parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and other regions. Heatwave alerts are issued for Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. The weather is expected to be severe in some areas, with relief from heatwaves anticipated after June 18. Heavy rainfall is likely in several states, including Assam, Meghalaya, and Odisha.

Modi was placed at center stage for the family photo, a perch that allowed him to dart over to US President Joe Biden for a brief chat. He also shared a photo of a similar greeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

In the T20 World Cup 2024 match at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl against Scotland. Australia, leading Group B, is coming off a nine-wicket win over Namibia. Scotland, in third place, recently defeated Oman by seven wickets. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh announced changes, bringing in Mitchell Starc and Ashton Agar. Scotland's captain Richie Berrington expressed confidence in batting first on a good pitch. The match promises competitive cricket between the two teams.

The High Commission of India in the United Kingdom organized a yoga event at Trafalgar Square ahead of International Yoga Day, drawing over 700 participants. The event, held annually on June 21 since its UN adoption in 2014, aimed to unite diverse communities through yoga. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami highlighted increased participation, more yoga schools involved, and a focus on yoga's healing and growth aspects. Participants emphasized yoga's significance in Indian and Asian heritage... Читать дальше...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released Asiatic lions 'Bharat' and 'Gauri' into their enclosure at Gorakhpur Zoo on Saturday. The lions, brought from Etawa Lion Safari in May, can now be viewed by zoo visitors. Adityanath celebrated the occasion by planting a 'Harishankari' sapling, promoting environmental conservation. During his visit, he fed rhinos 'Hari' and 'Gauri,' and offered ice cream and honey to a distressed Himalayan bear 'Billu.' The CM also interacted with children, emphasizing cleanliness and hydration... Читать дальше...

After a clash over alleged illegal cow transport, Section 144 was imposed near Ramdas Chowrasta in Telangana's Medak district, prohibiting gatherings of four or more people to prevent further violence. Medak Superintendent of Police B Bala Swamy confirmed the situation is now under control, with a few individuals taken into custody and an ongoing investigation. The clash started when Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leaders protested the cow transport, resulting in two injuries and subsequent protests. Читать дальше...

Fire officials extinguished a blaze at a packaging factory in Tronica City, Ghaziabad, on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported as three employees were safely evacuated. Chief Fire Officer Rahul Kumar stated that the fire, which spread rapidly to the upper floors, required 24 fire tenders and water tankers from nearby districts for control. The fire, exacerbated by strong winds, also spread to adjacent factories. The incident was reported to the Tronica City fire station around 9:25 am.

Donald Trump suggested President Joe Biden take a cognitive test but mistakenly referred to his former physician, Rep. Ronny Jackson, as "Ronny Johnson." Trump, who took the cognitive test in 2018, questioned Biden's mental acuity during a Detroit speech. Critics seized on Trump's gaffe, with Biden's campaign highlighting the error. Trump also misrepresented a video of Biden at the G7 summit, falsely claiming Biden was confused, which Biden's campaign dismissed as misleadingly edited.

Firing in first half of 2024 lesser than H2, H1 of ’23, signalling a slight recovery. Ola Electric is in the final stages of laying off over 600 after sister company Ola Cabs fired around 200 workers in late April. Industry executive told ET, even with the slowdown in layoffs, startups are still not out of the woods.

The initiative will offer early stage companies AWS cloud computing credits, mentorship, and education to enhance their use of AI and machine learning technologies, according to the company. Participating startups will gain access to AWS computing, storage, database, and custom AI chip services through these credits.

In many instances, founders often name their spouses as cofounders at the time of the inception of their venture. However, if the spouses choose to part ways after a few rounds of funding, at that time, dealing with that separation becomes messy for investors as they have to deal with disgruntled spouses who are also shareholders of companies.

Indians are increasingly shifting towards consumption of low-salt, low-sugar, and nutrition-fortified packaged food, reflecting a growing trend towards healthy eating habits. Sales of such products have risen in the last five years, with urban India leading the shift, although rural areas are also seeing an increase. This shift is driven by concerns over high levels of sugar, salt, and fat in processed goods, amidst rising health issues like diabetes and obesity.

East India accounts for over a third of all cosmetics sold in India, with higher makeup usage per person compared to other regions. Companies like Modi Enterprises, selling Colorbar brand, find the region a hotspot for launches and product innovation.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is planning a ₹25,000 crore IPO to drive its parent company's strategy of making India a key export hub. The company plans to introduce nearly half a dozen electric vehicles for local sales and exports as part of this ambitious strategy.

A Deloitte survey revealed a significant narrowing of starting salaries between MBA and BTech graduates in India. The pay gap has reduced to 57% in 2024 from 102% in 2021, potentially impacting the appeal of costly management courses for BTech graduates.