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Reliance and Meta Partner for Massive 168 MW Built-to-Suit Data Centre in Jamnagar

Reliance and Meta Partner for Massive 168 MW Built-to-Suit Data Centre in Jamnagar

Jamnagar (Gurpreet Singh): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced a landmark partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. on Wednesday to develop a massive 168 MW capacity data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Scheduled for delivery within two years and featuring scalable options, the facility represents Meta's first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India. Meta plans to lease the infrastructure to power its global operations, support its core business functions, and fulfill its expanding artificial intelligence compute requirements. Under the terms of the agreement, RIL will act as a single-window solutions provider, overseeing the entire lifecycle of the facility including design, construction, utility management,…
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Cabinet Celebrates Historic Tenure as PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

Cabinet Celebrates Historic Tenure as PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached a landmark in Indian political history, becoming the country's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. The occasion was marked by the Union Cabinet through a special resolution and a standing ovation during its meeting at Sewa Teerth. Ministers acknowledged the achievement as Modi completed 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, moving ahead of Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days. Nehru had led the country from 1952 until his death in 1964, while Modi has remained in office since first taking charge on May 26, 2014. The Cabinet resolution…
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Punjab Cricket Association Unveils ‘Wall of Fame’ Honouring State’s Cricketing Icons

Punjab Cricket Association Unveils ‘Wall of Fame’ Honouring State’s Cricketing Icons

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant initiative to celebrate Punjab’s rich cricketing legacy, BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Honorary Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer jointly inaugurated a dedicated “Wall of Fame” at the New Chandigarh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The newly established tribute showcases photographs of 33 distinguished cricketers who have brought laurels to Punjab and the country through their achievements on the national and international stage. The display also features memorable group photographs capturing India’s triumphs in One-Day International and T20 World Cups, highlighting some of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history. Among…
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Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Crosses 630 as Outbreak Continues to Worsen

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Crosses 630 as Outbreak Continues to Worsen

Rajeev Sharma :- Bangladesh's worsening measles outbreak has claimed three more lives, pushing the combined number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 631 since March 15, according to official health data released on Tuesday. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that the latest fatalities were recorded during the previous 24 hours, with all three cases currently classified as suspected measles-related deaths. Health authorities said the outbreak continues to spread across the country despite extensive vaccination efforts. Official figures show that confirmed deaths remain at 92, while suspected fatalities have risen to 539. During the same reporting period, authorities…
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CID Searches TMC Headquarters Amid Forged Signature Row, Deepening Party Crisis

CID Searches TMC Headquarters Amid Forged Signature Row, Deepening Party Crisis

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday entered the Trinamool Congress (TMC) headquarters-cum-residence of party supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata's Kalighat area as part of its investigation into the alleged forging of signatures of party MLAs, a controversy that has plunged the ruling party into its most serious internal crisis since its formation.The CID team, accompanied by personnel from Kalighat Police Station and a large contingent of women police officers, arrived at the party's central office at 30B Harish Chatterjee Street during the afternoon. Their arrival initially led to a brief standoff with security personnel and party…
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Cab Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Travel Across Tricity, Fare Revision Demand at Centre of Protest

Cab Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Travel Across Tricity, Fare Revision Demand at Centre of Protest

Gurpreet Singh :- Commuters across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula are likely to face inconvenience as app-based cab drivers associated with Ola, Uber and InDrive have observed a strike, pressing for an increase in fare rates. Under the protest plan, drivers suspended passenger services from 10 am to 4 pm and warned of a larger agitation if their demands remain unresolved. According to driver associations, nearly 50,000 passengers are expected to be affected by the disruption. The protesting drivers have argued that the fare structure fixed by the Chandigarh Administration in 2025 at ₹25 per kilometre has remained unchanged despite repeated…
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All 24 Indian Crew Members Safe After Emergency Rescue Operation Near Oman Following Tanker Attack

All 24 Indian Crew Members Safe After Emergency Rescue Operation Near Oman Following Tanker Attack

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A swift rescue mission coordinated by Indian and Omani maritime authorities ensured the safety of 24 Indian sailors after the merchant vessel MT Marivex reportedly came under a missile attack near the coast of Oman. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai received an alert regarding the incident on June 8 after a family member of one of the crew members informed officials about the emergency. The information was immediately shared with the concerned authorities in Oman for urgent action. Responding promptly, the Oman Navy launched an aerial rescue operation using helicopters and evacuated all 24…
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New Delhi Issues Urgent Travel Advisories For Indians In Iran and Israel Amid Fresh West Asia Escalation

New Delhi Issues Urgent Travel Advisories For Indians In Iran and Israel Amid Fresh West Asia Escalation

ew Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Monday issued urgent, updated security advisories for its citizens residing in or traveling to Iran and Israel, following a severe escalation of hostilities in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs has explicitly instructed Indian nationals to avoid all travel to Iran and strongly urged those currently inside the country to leave immediately, while advising the Indian diaspora in Israel to maintain extreme vigilance and restrict non-essential movement. The Indian Embassy in Tehran released a formal statement reinforcing its previous travel restrictions, citing the highly volatile "latest developments in the region." The diplomatic mission…
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FSSAI Warns Food Vendors Against Using Newspapers for Packing and Serving Food

FSSAI Warns Food Vendors Against Using Newspapers for Packing and Serving Food

Rajeev Sharma :- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh advisory directing food vendors and businesses to stop using newspapers for packing, wrapping or serving food, citing serious health and safety concerns. The advisory follows a recent enforcement action in Mumbai, where food was found being packed and served in newspapers. The action was carried out jointly by FSSAI’s West Regional Office and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). According to the food regulator, newspaper ink contains harmful substances such as chemicals, pigments, colours, lead and other heavy metals that can contaminate food…
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Tamim Iqbal elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president unopposed

Tamim Iqbal elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president unopposed

Rajeev Sharma :- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking a new chapter in the administration of the country's cricket. The 37-year-old was elected unopposed during the board elections held in Dhaka on Sunday and will serve a four-year term. Tamim had been functioning as the board’s interim president since April after the Bangladesh government dissolved the previous BCB board of directors. With his formal election, he becomes the 21st president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. One of Bangladesh’s most accomplished cricketers, Tamim retired from international cricket in January last year.…
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