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Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup received a significant boost after the country’s national football team was granted visas to enter the United States. There was tremendous doubt about their participation in the global event, which is less than a week away now. 

The most recent comedy love story of Varun Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, has got off to a poor start at the Indian box office. The movie has minted Rs 04.85  crore net earnings in India on its first day so far. Its gross earnings stand at Rs 5.72  crore, as per live statistics from Sacnilk.

In a significant decision aimed at expanding educational support for the Maratha community, the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved a range of educational concessions and welfare measures on the lines of those available to Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Under the new decision, students from the Maratha community will become eligible for several scholarships, reimbursements and educational assistance programmes that are currently available to OBC students. The state government has decided to roll out eight key schemes, marking a major policy move in favour of the community.

The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Friday took a big decision in the aftermath of the Malviya Nagar fire that claimed the lives of 21 people, and said the officials will now face consequences for illegal construction in Delhi. If found guilty, recoveries will be made from the officials’ salaries, pensions, and assets, the Delhi government said.

PM Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Some pessimists in the country constantly mock Atmanirbhar Bharat’

A day after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced the allocation of portfolios to 13 Cabinet ministers. The portfolio distribution reflects a mix of experienced leaders and key political figures who have been entrusted with some of the state’s most important departments. Chief Minister Shivakumar has retained the Finance Department and the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), emphasising his direct oversight of the state’s fiscal management and administrative functioning.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he considers India as a reliable partner and expressed confidence that both the countries will reach $100 billion in bilateral trade in the coming years. “India is among world’s major economies and is currently demonstrating an impressive rate of economic growth,” he said.

Having completed its theatrical run, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has made it’s debut on OTT platforms. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this blockbuster sequel to Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year. The film shattered several box office records and garnered immense praise from audiences. The movie is now being aired Live on Jio Hotstar.

Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. The move is part of India’s long-term planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the next T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The MK Stalin-led DMK has decided to skip the proposed INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on June 8, signalling a widening rift with the Congress after the dramatic political realignment in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly elections.