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2 civilians killed in Kabul gurdwara terror strike, 3 attackers dead

At least two civilians were killed and three security personnel injured after three explosions ripped through a gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, according to multiple sources

One arrested, 18 detained during Agnipath protest in Delhi's Dwarka

Delhi Police have arrested one person and detained 18 others while they were protesting against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme.

Italy logs 35,000 new Covid cases on Friday, sees jump in infection rate

Italy's coronavirus infection rate has been climbing for two weeks in a row after a period of decline, according to data released by the country's High Institute of Health

North Korea's new suspected Covid-19 infections dropped to 20,000

North Korea's new suspected Covid-19 cases dropped to nearly 20,000, according to its state media on Saturday

Forget Pegasus, new Android spyware 'Hermit' now being used by govts

Cyber-security researchers have unearthed a new enterprise-grade Android spyware called 'Hermit' that is being used by the governments via SMS messages to target high-profile people

Canada confirms 168 cases of monkeypox, 141 reported from Quebec: Report

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam confirmed a total of 168 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Friday

States must identify strength, define targets for $5 trn economy goal: Modi

Every state must recognise its strength, define its targets and develop a roadmap to achieve the same as this is essential for India to become a $5 trillion economy, Prime Minister Narenda Modi said

Bipartisan gun law hits bump as Democrats, Republicans stand divided

Pro-gun Republican lawmakers said they won't back the "framework" being discussed until they see what the actual bill says

Several parties extend support for Bihar Bandh call amid protests

Various parties, like the RJD, the HAM, and the VIP on Friday extended their support to the Bihar Bandh called by different youth organisations of the state on Saturday

KCR announces Rs 25 lakh for kin of youth killed in Agnipath protest

The Telengana government on Friday announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the family of the youth who died in railway police firing at Secunderabad railway station during the protest against Agnipath

Goyal says India's 'firm stamp' visible in outcome of every WTO meeting

India has been able to secure a favourable outcome at the WTO after many years, despite a strong global campaign against its farmers & fishermen, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said

Samsung expands F-series phones; to launch Galaxy F13 in India on June 22

The company said that Galaxy F13 is slated to come with a slew of attractive features such as an FHD+ display for an immersive viewing experience

Congress' Venugopal demands meeting of Parl panel over 'Agnipath' scheme

The Congress leader, who is also a member of the Standing Committee, also requested the Chairman to invite all major stakeholders and defence experts for their opinions on the scheme

Roll back Agnipath scheme in interest of India's youth: Punjab CM Mann

Condemning the decision of NDA government to implement Agnipath scheme in the Indian armed forces as a retrogressive step, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Friday sought its roll back its decision

Protest against Agnipath continues at violence-hit Secunderabad station

The protest by hundreds of youth against the Centre's new Army recruitment policy Agnipath continued at Secunderabad railway station on Friday.

Section 144 imposed in Gurugram as protests erupt over Agnipath scheme

Demonstration was reported in Gurugram's Farrukhnagar Road in Chandu and Pataudi Road on Friday morning

Presidential poll: BJP's 14-member panel to manage NDA candidate' campaign

The BJP formed a 14-member committee for next month's Presidential poll. Minister for Water Resources Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has been made convener and Vinod Tawde and C T Ravi are co-conveners

Opposition parties to meet on June 21 to pick presidential candidate

Sources say that 17 parties that attend the meeting will have to arrive at a consensus on the candidate's name after Sharad Pawar declined to contest

1 in 8 people globally live with mental disorder: WHO

About one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder, said the WHO in a landmark report released on Friday calling for urgent action on transforming mental healthcare

Rajiv Gandhi case: Madras HC refuses to order release of convicts

The Madras High Court on Friday refused to direct the Tamil Nadu government to release Nalini and Ravichandran, who were convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, without the Governor's assent