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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
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UN rights chief: Israeli strikes in Gaza may be war crimes
The UN rights chief said on Thursday that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in the latest, 11-day war with the militant group Hamas that rules the Gaza Strip.
 "UN rights chief: Israeli strikes in Gaza may be war crimes")
United States unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
This comes as the virus wanes and economy further reopens.
 "United States unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low")
Head of Japanese doctors union warns of risk if Tokyo Olympics go ahead
A physician representing a Japanese medical body warned that holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics in two months could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus
 "Head of Japanese doctors union warns of risk if Tokyo Olympics go ahead")
Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank', for $8.4 bn
The deal is the latest in the media industry that's aimed at boosting streaming services to compete against Netflix and Disney+. AT&T and Discovery announced on May 17
 "Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank', for $8.4 bn")
Cyclone Yaas weakens after pounding Odisha, West Bengal; 2 mn evacuated
The storm impacted several flights in the affected states as airports in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela and Durgapur remained shut. Ports and refineries were also on alert
 "Cyclone Yaas weakens after pounding Odisha, West Bengal; 2 mn evacuated")
Super blood moon: Buildup to cosmic event eclipses the finale
In the end, the buildup seemed to eclipse the finale.
 "Super blood moon: Buildup to cosmic event eclipses the finale")
US Treasury proposes 15% minimum tax on global corporate profits
The US Treasury Department said that it supports a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% below the 21% minimum it has been seeking to impose on the foreign profits of US-based companies
 "US Treasury proposes 15% minimum tax on global corporate profits")
Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire to stop military operation in Gaza
The decision came after heavy US pressure to halt the offensive. There was no immediate comment from Hamas
 "Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire to stop military operation in Gaza")
ITR filing deadline for FY21 extended to Sept 30 due to Covid
The deadline for issuing Form 16 by employers to employees has been extended by a month till July 15, 2021, the CBDT said
 "ITR filing deadline for FY21 extended to Sept 30 due to Covid")
Kejriwal 'doesn't speak' for India: Govt tells Singapore about statement
MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian High Commissioner conveyed to the Singapore government that the Delhi chief minister has no competence to comment on Covid variants.
 "Kejriwal 'doesn't speak' for India: Govt tells Singapore about statement")
Israel airstrike in Gaza destroys building housing AP, Al Jazeera offices
The strike brought the entire 12-story building down, collapsing with a gigantic cloud of dust. There was no immediate explanation for why it was attacked
 "Israel airstrike in Gaza destroys building housing AP, Al Jazeera offices")
Hamas, Israel fighting escalates; death toll climbs to 83, over 480 wounded
Hamas sent a heavy barrage of rockets deep into Israel in a matter of minutes on Thursday and Israel pounded Gaza with more airstrikes.
 "Hamas, Israel fighting escalates; death toll climbs to 83, over 480 wounded")
Gap between two Covishield doses extended to 12-16 weeks, says govt
'Based on the available real-life evidences, particularly from UK, the COVID-19 Working Group agreed for increasing the dosing interval to 12-16 weeks,' says Union Health Ministry
 "Gap between two Covishield doses extended to 12-16 weeks, says govt")
Maharashtra, Karnataka suspend Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Centre of blocking supplies to the state.
 "Maharashtra, Karnataka suspend Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group")
Nepal PM Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives
Nepal's Prime Minister secured 93 votes against 136 required in the Lower House, to submit his resignation to President Bhandari
 "Nepal PM Oli loses vote of confidence in House of Representatives")
Sonowal resigns as CM before BJP MLAs meet to elect new leader
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Jagadish Mukhi prior to a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party which is expected to elect the next Chief Minister
 "Sonowal resigns as CM before BJP MLAs meet to elect new leader")
M-cap of eight of top-10 most-valued companies rises by Rs 81,250.83 cr
Only Reliance Industries Ltd and Infosys took losses in their market capitalisation for the week closed on Friday
 "M-cap of eight of top-10 most-valued companies rises by Rs 81,250.83 cr")
Bomb kills at least 25 people, wounding over 50 near school in Kabul
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, although the Islamic State group previously claimed attacks against minority Shiites in the same area
 "Bomb kills at least 25 people, wounding over 50 near school in Kabul")
200 Palestinians hurt in Al-Aqsa clashes with police, say medics
The Israeli police said protesters hurled stones, fireworks and other objects at them
 "200 Palestinians hurt in Al-Aqsa clashes with police, say medics")
BSE market capitalisation surges to record Rs 211 trillion, shows data
The BSE Sensex climbed 256.71 points, or 0.52 per cent, to finish at 49,206.47
 "BSE market capitalisation surges to record Rs 211 trillion, shows data")