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Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini cleared of corruption charges by Swiss court

The two men, Platini, former UEFA president, and Blatter, who led FIFA for 17 years, were cleared of fraud by the Federal Criminal Court in the southern city of Bellinzona

Lower edible oil price by Rs 15 with immediate effect: Govt to associations

It has also advised that the price to distributors by the manufacturers and refiners needs to be reduced immediately so that the price drop is not diluted in any way.

Heavy rains claim 12 lives in Karnataka, CM Bommai discusses situation

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday chaired a meeting to discuss the flood situation in various parts of the state and gave instructions for rescue and relief operations.

Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 50th birthday with family, friends in London

Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who turned 50 on Friday, celebrated his birthday with family and friends in London.

Youth with monkeypox-like symptoms admitted to hospital in Kolkata

A youth in Kolkata, who recently returned from Europe, has been admitted to the hospital with rashes and symptoms similar to the viral disease.

Quash Governor's decision to invite Shinde to be Maha CM: Sena plea in SC

The plea submitted that the Governor cannot recognise rebel MLAs as a political party as that would ring a death knell on the working of a multi-party democracy.

J&K: Civil Services exam coaching scheme launched for Tribal students

The Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department has launched a new scheme for government sponsored coaching of Tribal students aspiring for UPSC Civil Services Examination, officials said on Friday.

CBI recovers paintings, sculptures worth Rs 40 cr in DHFL bank fraud case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted searches in connection with the Rs 36,615 crore loan fraud case involving DHFL and its top officials

Police still clueless about murder of 3 Trinamool workers in Canning

Almost 30 hours have passed since three local Trinamool Congress leaders were killed in broad daylight at Canning in South 24 Parganas district on Thursday, but the police are still clueless

Govt clears pre-CWG camp in Ireland for male and female boxing teams

The government has approved an international training camp for the Commonwealth Games-bound Indian men and women's boxing teams in the Republic of Ireland from July 10 to 24.

PM Modi urges newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha members to learn from seniors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha members at his official residence here.

Delhi HC asks ED to decide on Vivo's request to operate its bank accounts

The Delhi HC on Friday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to take a decision on Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo's representation seeking permission to operate its frozen bank accounts.

I was looking to play risk-free cricket: Pandya on his 51 against England

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed that during his knock of 51 against England in the first T20I at Southampton, he was looking to play risk-free cricket.

J&K govt approves renaming directorates of Social Welfare Department

The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved for the change of nomenclature of directorates in the Social Welfare Department

Iran rejects UK claim of seizing Iranian weapons shipment to Yemen

The spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday rejected the British government's claim that it had seized the shipment of Iranian weapons to Yemen, according to the ministry's website.

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama condoles ex-PM Abe's demise, writes to his wife

On learning that former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, had passed away following a gunshot attack, His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Friday wrote to his wife, Abe Akie, to offer his condolences.

Chinese Premier stresses data security after breach affected 1bn residents

Rattled at the alleged data leak of nearly 1 billion residents, China premier Li Keqiang has stressed data security, calling on government bodies to 'defend information security', the media reported on Friday.

Massive crowd to march to Colombo demanding Sri Lankan Prez, govt to resign

Sri Lanka is in a virtual lockdown with government offices barely functioning with limited staff and schools completely closed with no transport for children and teachers

Vivo moves Delhi HC challenging freezing of various bank accounts by ED

Vivo said the orders against it are in stark contravention to the mandate of Section 17 of the PMLA, as the same do not entail any reasons for freezing

Bennett Coleman's top managers questioned by ED in FEMA violation: Report

A few firms based in the British Virgin Islands were dealing with BCCL. The ED has found transactions of about Rs 900 crore, which are now under the lens of the anti-money laundering agency.