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Man U’s latest signing De Gea says winning Champions League ‘is realistic’

London, June 30(ANI): Manchester United new-boy David de Gea is convinced that the team should continue to aim high despite the retirements of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar and midfielder Paul Scholes.

Noted Telugu film actor launches film, media institute

Hyderabad, June 30: Veteran Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and his actor son Nagarjuna Thursday launched their media institute, the International Institute of Film and Media, here.

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Western sanctions are ineffective on Iran’s military advancements: Commander

Tehran, June 30: The western sanctions have had no impact on Iran’s military advancements, a senior commander of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has said.

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BJP may not attend all-party meeting on Lokpal Bill on Sunday: Gadkari

New Delhi, June 30: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President has hinted that his party may not attend the all-party meeting on the Jan Lokpal Bill on Sunday.

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British town to ban smoking on streets

London, June 30: A small town in Britain with a population of around 12,000 may soon become the first in the country to ban smoking on its streets, a media report said.

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Apex court warns private medical colleges against lapses

New Delhi, June 30: The Supreme Court Thursday slammed private medical and dental colleges for lapses in admissions and said it will have to step in if things do not improve.

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India to launch communication satellite July 15

Chennai, June 30: India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket will blast off July 15 evening carrying a communication satellite with transponders for communication and weather forceast services, the space agency said Thursday.

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Turtles block JFK runway

New York, June 30: Flight operations were held up Thursday at New York’s JFK International Airport by a procession of turtles crossing the runway, officials said.

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Akshay’s karate kids win international championship

Mumbai, June 30: Even as Akshay Kumar struggles to get land allotted for a martial arts school in Mumbai, the participants of last year’s Akshay Kumar Karate Tournament have just returned from an international karate championship with gold and bronze medals.

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