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Published on: Jun 30, 2023, 08:55:25 IST

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Senthil Balaji sacked for 5 hrs; 'Which lawyer advised Guv,' Opposition attacks

The Tamil Nadu government versus Governor RN Ravi escalated on Thursday evening after Governor RN Ravi sacked arrested minister Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers on account of criminal charges against…read more.

Here's why government may have banned import of cigarette lighters under ₹20

Imports of cigarette lighters costing below ₹20, which was free until Thursday, has now been banned by the government. However, import shall be free if CIF value (cost, insurance, and freight) is ₹20 or above per lighter…read more.

US Supreme Court decision on quota admission divides America: Who said what

The US Supreme Court's striking down of race-based admissions at two universities has drawn contrasting reactions from Democrats and Republicans. While President Joe Biden has strongly criticised the decision…read more.

West Indies announce preparatory squad for India Test series; Brathwaite to lead

West Indies are set to begin their preparations for the much-awaited home series against India minus some of their biggest stars. The likes of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph, and Roston Chase were not part of…read more.

Kiara Advani reacts to ‘my love’ Sidharth Malhotra as he praises her performance in Satyaprem Ki Katha. See their posts

Sidharth Malhotra is all praise for wife and actor Kiara Advani's performance in her new release, Satyaprem Ki Katha. Sidharth and Kiara's parents had joined her at the screening of the film in Mumbai on Wednesday. He…read more.

Alia Bhatt opts for simple no-makeup look and a breezy outfit as she returns from Dubai with Ranbir Kapoor: Watch

Actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor arrived in Mumbai from their summer getaway in Dubai. The couple's daughter, Raha Kapoor, did not accompany them on the trip. The paparazzi clicked Alia and Ranbir at the…read more.

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