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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said these deaths happened on account of natural illness, natural causes, chronic illness, and also old age. At least 98 Indian citizens have died of natural causes, old age and illness during this year’s Haj pilgrimage that was marked by searing heat and intense high temperatures, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Around 1,75,000 Indians performed Haj pilgrimage this year. The fatalities also include four people who were killed in an accident. “This year, we have 175,000 Indians who have already visited Hajj… So far we have lost 98 of our citizens. These deaths…

Canada’s House of Commons had observed a “moment of silence” to mark the first anniversary of Nijjar’ killing. India on Friday slammed the Canadian parliament’s ‘moment of silence’ for Khalistani Tiger Force terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18, exactly a year after he was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia. “We oppose any move giving political space to extremism,” ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the weekly briefing. Canada’s House of Commons had observed ‘moment of silence’ in the memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing has strained relations between India and Canada. Last September, Canadian…

The vacation bench of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain said it would take two-three days to pronounce the order on ED’s stay application. The Delhi high court on Friday stayed a trial court order granting bail to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal till the pronouncement of its order on Enforcement Directorate (ED) plea seeking stay on the bail order. The vacation bench of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain said it would take two-three days to pronounce the order on ED’s stay application. “In the meantime the petitioner and the respondent shall be at the liberty to file written submissions latest by Monday,” court…

Bhartruhari Mahtab is a seven-term Lok Sabha member. He has been appointed as the pro tem Speaker of the Lower House. The announcement was made by Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. Bhartruhari Mahtab, the new Lok sabha speakerAs the pro tem Speaker, Mahtab will preside over the initial meeting of the Lower House after the general elections. Additionally, he will oversee the session in which the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected, especially if it is a newly formed House. Mahtab’s selection for this position is attributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) remarkable performance in Odisha during…

Suborno Bari is a 12-year-old boy of Indian origin. He is about to make history on Long Island as the youngest high school graduate. Suborno Bari the young Sheldon The New York Post reports that Bari will achieve this remarkable feat next week at Malverne High School. ABC 7 reveals that Bari is a true prodigy, having skipped from 4th grade to 8th grade, and then again from 9th grade to 12th grade. This makes him the youngest student ever to graduate from his school. Bari’s academic journey doesn’t stop there. He has been awarded a full scholarship to New…

Donald Sutherland, a highly talented and versatile actor from Canada, passed away at the age of 88. His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, announced the sad news on social media. Donald Sutherland movies Throughout his extensive career, which started in the 1960s and continued until the 2020s, he captivated audiences with his performances in movies like “M*A*S*H,” “Klute,” “Ordinary People,” and the “Hunger Games’ ‘ series. He is known for his tall stature, deep voice, striking blue eyes, and playful grin. He effortlessly transitioned between character roles and romantic leads, starring alongside renowned actresses such as Jane Fonda and Julie Christie.…

The Chief Minister visited Nadabet in Banaskantha district near the India-Pakistan border to participate in the state-level event commemorating the world yoga day. World yoga day: Benefits of Yoga Various state ministers and Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary were present at the event. This marks the first time Yoga Day has been celebrated at Nadabet, according to an official statement. During his speech to the yoga participants at Nadabet, the CM highlighted that yoga, a practice involving physical exercises and breath control. It has gained global popularity thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts. The event at Nadabet was a collaboration…

Brian Lara feels Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli can drop anchor on the Caribbean pitches. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be tasked to give India a promising start against Afghanistan in the upcoming Super 8 fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. After topping Group A in the US leg of the ICC event, Rohit and Co. have touched down in Barbados for the business end of the tournament in the Caribbean. Talking about the world-class batting duo of Rohit and Kohli, legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara feels either one of the Indian openers can…

India’s future unicorns are worth $58 billion- an increase of 1.8% as compared to the last year. India has 67 unicorns, 46 gazelles, and 106 cheetahs against 68 unicorns, 51 gazelles, and 96 cheetahs in 2023 as per the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024. There are 38 new entrants- 7 gazelles, 31 new Cheetahs in the list this year. Peak XV partners, which has invested in 47 probable unicorns, is the most active investor followed by Accel with stakes in 25 future unicorns as per the list. India’s future unicorns are worth $58 billion- an increase…

IMD updates: Fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall is exoected over Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. After remaining largely stagnant for nine days, the monsoon has advanced into some more parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Northwest Bay of Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and some parts of Bihar. The northern limit of the southwest monsoon is now crossing through Amravati, Gondia, Durg, Rampur (Kalahandi), Malda, Bhagalpur and Raxaul, according to the India Meteorological Department. The IMD has also reported that conditions are favourable for the monsoon to further advance into the North Arabian Sea,…