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https://ift.tt/vnKydN4 Baloch human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch has issued a deeply personal open letter marking 17 years since the enforced disappearance of her father, Dr Deen Mohammad Baloch, renewing international attention on allegations of systematic abductions, custodial torture and impunity in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. In an emotional appeal addressed to those responsible for her father's disappearance, Sammi writes that after nearly two decades of uncertainty, her family deserves either his safe return or official confirmation of his fate. "Maybe this year, you will let him come home. And if you have killed him, then perhaps this year you will finally decide that you owe us a death certificate instead of another adjournment," she wrote. Dr Baloch, a physician from Khuzdar district, allegedly disappeared on June 28, 2009, after being taken into custody. His whereabouts remain unknown. His family and rights groups accuse Pakistan'...

https://ift.tt/eEFB0k7 The Centre's move to grant tax relief to foreign instututional investors (FIIs) earning income from government securities has been an instant success, with market veteran Deepak Shenoy pointing to additional inflows of about Rs 40,000 crore within days of the decision being taken. The G-Sec tax relief for FIIs was announced on June 5. Shenoy, who heads Capitalmind Mutual Fund, said overseas invesotors raise their holdings in government bonds sharply by June 15. The G-Sec holding of FIIs stood at Rs 3,23,802 crore as of June 1, and increased to Rs 3,63,760 crore in the next fortnight, he pointed out. "40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month (sic)," Shenoy posted on X. 40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month: pic.twitter.com/1dUlTBbsyZ — Deepak Shenoy (@deepakshenoy) Ju...

https://ift.tt/S8bC7vR Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece shared a heartwarming moment with his family during La Tri's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Germany. The emotional scene unfolded after Gonzalo Plata scored Ecuador's second goal in the 77th minute, which proved decisive in the end for the South American nation. The goal not only earned Beccacece's men a huge result over the four-time champions, but also boosted Ecuador's chances of qualifying for the Round of 32. Born in Rosario, Argentina, Beccacece hung up his boots at just 21 years old after realising a career as a top-tier footballer was out of reach. After Plata scored from close range, Beccacece ran towards the stands and climbed up to greet his family. The 45-year-old was warmly embraced by his loved ones as he reached the railing. Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece sprinted into the stands to celebrate with his family after Gonzalo Plata's winning goal against Germany. Pure emotion Foo...

https://ift.tt/khgeUtG Cocktail 2 is about to complete one week since its release, and the film has held steady at the box office. Led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, the Homi Adajania film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within six days. The film has opened to mixed responses, and the latest critic to slam it is author and columnist Shobhaa De. Shobhaa De took to Instagram to share a video in which she reviewed Cocktail 2. She said, "Just walked out of watching Cocktail 2. Well, Cocktail 1 it isn't. Woh Cocktail kya tha, yeh kya hai . I feel like I need five negronis to get over this one." She continued, " Iska na head na tail, kuch bhi nahi hai . The story is absurd. Shahid, you need a new haircut, though you are the best part of the film. But the star by far is Sicily — I wish there was more of Sicily. Rashmika, I am so sorry but Hindi films are just not for you. Kriti, you look great, you have a fabulous bod; actually you did very well....

https://ift.tt/WZgFs10 Talks between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and GE Aerospace on the F414 fighter jet engine programme continue to progress as planned, with sources dismissing reports of a deadlock and stating that negotiations are moving in the right direction. Sources told NDTV Profit that concerns around the F414 engine pricing and commercial terms reported earlier are not related to the ongoing HAL-GE discussions.  The issues may instead be linked to separate discussions involving the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. ALSO READ | HAL Share Price: GE F414 Engine Talks Hit Roadblock, Raising AMCA Cost Concerns — Report The clarification comes after reports suggested that negotiations over GE's F414 engine had slowed due to differences on pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing arrangements, raising concerns over possible cost escalation and timelines for India's future f...

https://ift.tt/P1AiVhs Samsung Galaxy M47 5G will be launched in India at the end of this month, the South Korean tech conglomerate revealed on Tuesday. The company has also confirmed the colour options, design, and key specifications of the upcoming Galaxy M series smartphone. The handset will be equipped with a triple rear camera system. On top of this, it will go on sale in the country in two colourways. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon chipset, along with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The phone will boast an sAMOLED screen that refreshes at up to 120Hz. Samsung Galaxy M47 5G Set to Launch in India on June 29 The dedicated microsite for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M47 5G has been updated to confirm that the handset will be launched in India on June 29. Along with the launch date, the microsite also reveals that the Galaxy M47 5G will be available for purchase in India in two colour options, namely Blaze Blue and Rogue Red. In term...