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New Delhi, June 25: Concerns have been raised over fraudulent online platforms impersonating official channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales, with authorities and cybersecurity experts warning fans to exercise caution while booking tickets. Officials said several fake websites and misleading links have surfaced, attempting to imitate legitimate ticketing portals and deceive users into…

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New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has mandated the use of QR codes on vaccines, antimicrobials, and cancer drugs as part of a strengthened regulatory framework aimed at curbing counterfeit medicines and improving drug traceability across the supply chain. Officials said the move is intended to ensure end-to-end tracking of critical and high-value…

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 June 25: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has called for enhanced global cooperation to address shared challenges and promote a more balanced and inclusive international order, while invoking India’s ancient philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) at the Jeju Forum in South Korea. Speaking at the forum, the External Affairs Minister…

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New Delhi, June 25: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to strengthen monsoon preparedness measures across the National Highway network to ensure smooth traffic movement and minimise weather-related disruptions. During a review meeting, the Minister instructed highway authorities and implementing agencies to take proactive steps to address issues such…

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Guwahati/Itanagar, June 25: At least four people are missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to trace the missing persons. Several areas have also reported damage due to rising water levels and sudden flooding. In neighbouring Assam, authorities have issued a high…

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Hyderabad, June 25: Door-to-door enumeration has officially begun across Telangana under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, aimed at updating and verifying voter records. Election officials said trained field staff have been deployed across districts to carry out the verification process, which involves collecting and updating voter details directly from households. The exercise is intended…

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Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): The Odisha Vigilance has launched a large-scale investigation into alleged corruption and embezzlement of government funds in the implementation of LED street lighting projects in Gram Panchayats across Kendujhar, Nayagarh and Jajpur districts. Representational image Acting on credible inputs regarding suspected financial irregularities, the anti-corruption agency on Wednesday deployed 24 specialised…

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June 25: A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has claimed at least 32 lives and left more than 700 people injured, according to interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The tremor has caused widespread destruction, with severe building collapses reported in La Guaira and surrounding regions. Describing the situation as a “true tragedy,” Rodríguez said emergency response teams…

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Cuttack, June 25 (UDN): A fresh petition has been moved in the Odisha High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged disappearance of the Justice A.S. Naidu Commission report pertaining to the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. The petition, filed by advocate Debashish Hota, has raised serious concerns over the…

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Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): The Odisha government has put in place elaborate transportation arrangements to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. As part of the arrangements, nearly 400 buses will operate to and from the pilgrim town to facilitate the movement of lakhs of devotees expected to attend the…

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