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Updated on: Jun 13, 2023, 17:02:05 IST

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After Dorsey's big claim, Congress has new theory on Rahul's Twitter handle blocking

'That is why they banned Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account…', Congress leader KC Venugopal declared Tuesday amid outrage over ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey's comment - about 'pressure' to shut down accounts and delete tweets critical of the Narendra Modi government during the farmers protest of 2020 and 2021. Read More

Florida beachgoers left astonished as a bear startles them by emerging from the ocean

On Sunday, visitors at Destin's beach were delighted by the astonishing spectacle of a young black bear cub frolicking in the ocean waves to beat the heat. This captivating scene unfolded during the afternoon when temperatures reached the 80s. Read More

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BTS' 10th anniversary: RM, Jimin pens heartfelt letters, J-Hope surprises fans from military

BTS members marked 10 years of their musical journey on Tuesday. As fans across the globe celebrated the milestone, BTS members shared special wishes for their loyal BTS ARMY via love letters, unseen videos, posts and much more. Read More

10 years of BTS: Mental health advocacy by OT7 and empowering a global fanbase

Kim Namjoon (RM), Kim Seokjin (Jin), Jung Hoseok (J-Hope), Min Yoongi (Suga), Park Jimin (Jimin), Kim Taehyung (V) and Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook) of the South Korean boy band BTS or Bangtan Boys have emerged as a beacon of hope and support for their fans worldwide, beyond their music and performances as through their openness about mental health struggles and dedication to advocating for well-being, the K-pop idols have sparked meaningful conversations, provided comfort and inspired millions to prioritise their mental health. Read More

India Report Card, WTC Final: Rohit, Kohli, Gill poor, Jadeja above average; Pujara, Rahane's future in doubt

June 23, 2013, was the last time an Indian cricket team laid their hands on an ICC title. A decade and nine ICC events in different formats later, the search for the next world title is still on. It's not like India have fared poorly in ICC events since their Champions Trophy win in England nearly 10 years ago. Read More

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