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Factbox-Iran’s presidential election process

(Reuters) - - Iranians will vote in a snap presidential election on Friday to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, a contest set to be dominated by security

Factbox-Who in Iran seeks the presidency after Raisi’s death?

(Reuters) - Iranians will choose between mostly hardline candidates in an early presidential election on June 28 following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. Only six

Russian navy frigate conducts drills in Atlantic, defence ministry says

(Reuters) - Russia's Admiral Gorshkov navy frigate that sailed to Cuba earlier in June conducted drills in the Atlantic Ocean searching for submarines using a helicopter, the defence ministry said on

MMA fighter & regional official’s relatives among gunmen involved in Russia’s Dagestan attack

Gunmen targeted multiple places of worship and engaged in a confrontation at a police traffic stop in these cities within the Muslim-majority republic, killing at least 19 people.

South Korea begins search for answers after battery plant fire kills 22

By Hyunsu Yim, Dogyun Kim and Daewoung Kim HWASEONG, South Korea (Reuters) - The South Korean government ordered on Tuesday urgent safety inspections at high-risk industrial sites a day after a fire

Philippines wants to talk with China on South China Sea, foreign minister says

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines is working hard to bring China back to the table for talks to resolve differences in the South China Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Tuesday.

Explainer-What is WikiLeaks and why did it get Julian Assange in so much trouble?

(Reuters) - Julian Assange, founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, is due to strike a plea bargain this week that would free him from jail and allow him to return home to Australia after a 14

Russia warns of retaliation against US over Sevastopol missile strike

Moscow , June 25 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions, Russia has accused the United States of orchestrating a "barbaric" attack in Crimea, that relied on...

Arrest made in murder of Indian man in US: Police

Houston, Jun 25 (PTI) Police in the US state of Texas have arrested a man in connection with the killing of a 32-year-old...

Suspected Chinese rocket debris falls over village after launch, sparks safety concerns

Hong Kong, June 25 (ANI): Suspected debris from a Chinese rocket was observed falling over a village in southwest China on Saturday, as captured...

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I attempted UGC-NET thrice—was left with no option but to look for PhD abroad

The disastrous paper leak aside, the June 2024 NET brought in countless complaints from students regarding the quality of exam centres allotted. And the format shifted from computer based to the manual OMR.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.