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Swiggy, Zepto challenge Karnataka Gig Workers Act

Bengaluru, June 29 -- Leading gig economy platforms, including Swiggy, Zepto and Urban Company, have approached the Karnataka High Court challenging the State's Gig Workers Welfare Act, arguing that i... Read More


US, Iran agree to halt attacks, resume Qatar talks on June 30 after Gulf flare-up

Washington/ Doha, June 29 -- The United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent military action and resume technical negotiations aimed at preserving a fragile interim agreement over the Strait of ... Read More


Football passion grows into a green movement with 4,000-tree campaign

, June 29 -- In Bangladesh, the FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting event. From village tea stalls to city rooftops, the tournament brings an outpouring of passion as fans proudly display their fav... Read More


PM funds mosques, graveyards, Eidgahs in mostly rural opposition constituencies

Sangsad Bhaban, June 29 -- Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said Tk 20 crore has been allocated from the Prime Minister's discretionary fund for the development of mosqu... Read More


PPP breathing new life into shuttered jute mills under BTMC

, June 29 -- The government has initiated steps to revive closed state-owned textile and jute mills through public-private partnerships (PPP) and private leasing as part of its election manifesto, Tex... Read More


Malaysia extends agreement for missing-MH370-aircraft search

Kuala Lumpur, June 29 -- The Malaysian Government has extended its agreement with the UK-based underwater exploration firm Ocean Infinity for another 12 months to continue the search for the wreckage ... Read More


Odisha: Thousands witness grand 'Snana Purnima' ritual of Lord Jagannath in Puri

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- Thousands of devotees from across Odisha and other parts of the country thronged the pilgrim town of Puri on Monday to witness the Snana Purnima, the ceremonial public bathing ... Read More


Odisha:BJD forms fact-finding team to visit Betanati over alleged rape, murder of married woman

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Naveen Patnaik has constituted a 10-member fact-finding committee to visit Betanati in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district and collect firs... Read More


Seven newly elected, re-elected Rajya Sabha members take oath before Chairman Radhakrishnan

New Delhi, June 29 -- Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Monday administered the oath or affirmation to seven newly elected and re-elected members of the Upper House during a ceremony held in t... Read More


Centre to release SUMAN Roadmap 2030 to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

New Delhi, June 29 -- The Government will release the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 on Monday, outlining a strategy to reduce maternal and newborn deaths through targeted interventions in districts with the high... Read More