Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for bold decisions from partners after the aerial assault on Kharkiv. This development comes after at least three people were killed and 29 injured in fresh Russian strikes on Kharkiv on Saturday. Watch in for more details!

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With no signs of de-escalation in sight Israel's war in Gaza it's now fueling a fire at home tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Israel on Saturday demanding prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation and the return of hostages Watch in for more details!

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The chief of the National Testing Agency (NTA) Subodh Kumar Singh has been replaced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government amid massive row over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET and university teaching entrance UGC-NET. Meanwhile, the NEET-PG Entrance Examination scheduled to be held on June 23 has been postponed. "The fresh date of this examination will be notified at the earliest," Union ministry of health said in a statement.

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In a significant diplomatic maneuver India has launched its commitment to assist Bangladesh in the conservation and management of Teesta river effectively looking to grab the edge over China in its influence on the Bangladesh issue.

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Ahead of the June 28th snap election in Iran presidential candidate Saeed Jalili held a campaign rally in Sharif University in Tehran promising the supporters that he was committed to protecting the country against foreign interference. Watch in for more details!

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Sri Lanka has weathered two terrible years of economic crisis, made possible by India's financial assistance of USD 3.5 billion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, emphasising his commitment to maintaining a strong alliance with Delhi.

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Since June 17, Eiffel Tower's ticket rates have been raised by almost 20 per cent to help offset the strain of the ever-rising maintenance costs. Adults who used to just have to pay €29.10 to view the French capital from the top of the "Iron Lady" now have to pay more than €35.

The public company running the iconic structure, Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), hopes to turn the page on a labour dispute that resulted in the tower's temporary closure in February and balance its books with the proceeds from the ticket price hike, which applies to all tickets.

Between February 19 and 24, visitors to one of the top 10 tourist destinations, the Eiffel Tower, were let down by the news that it would be closed due to a strike. The two labour unions at the monument had declared a few days prior that they would cease operations in order to secure a “viable and realistic economic model” for the tower.

The allure of the Eiffel Tower as a tourist destination continues to grow. The monument saw its largest number of visitors since 2015 in 2023, with almost 6.3 million people.

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<h2>Factors that contributed to the hike in ticket costs</h2>

<ol>
	<li>The city of Paris owns 99 per cent of the publicly traded corporation SETE, which is still recovering from the Covid-19 outbreak. The Tower's prolonged closure resulted in a fourfold decrease in revenue for the property in 2020, with €25 million collected as opposed to €99 million the previous year. Paris City Hall predicts that between 2020 and 2022, the gap amounted to €113 million.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The site's maintenance expenditures have skyrocketed, with new costs surpassing €130 million. A portion of the monument's 360 workers accuse SETE and Paris City Hall of causing delays that have raised the cost.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>In addition, SETE has to compensate the city of Paris for a significant rise in the licensing charge it pays to operate the monument. By 2025, the charge, which went from 8 to €15 million in 2021, is expected to reach €50 million.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>

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Since June 17, Eiffel Tower's ticket rates have been raised by almost 20 per cent to help offset the strain of the ever-rising maintenance costs. Adults who used to just have to pay €29.

Since June 17, Eiffel Tower's ticket rates have been raised by almost 20 per cent to help offset the strain of the ever-rising maintenance costs. Adults who used to just have to pay €29.10 to view the French capital from the top of the "Iron Lady" now have to pay more than €35. The public company running the iconic structure, Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), hopes to turn the page on a labour dispute that resulted in the tower's temporary closure in February and balance its books with the proceeds from the ticket price hike, which applies to all tickets. Between February 19 and 24, visitors to one of the top 10 tourist destinations, the Eiffel Tower, were let down by the news that it would be closed due to a strike. The two labour unions at the monument had declared a few days prior that they would cease operations in order to secure a “viable and realistic economic model” for the tower. The allure of the Eiffel Tower as a tourist destination continues to grow. The monument saw its largest number of visitors since 2015 in 2023, with almost 6.3 million people. Also read: China, France launch powerful satellite for studying star explosions Factors that contributed to the hike in ticket costs The city of Paris owns 99 per cent of the publicly traded corporation SETE, which is still recovering from the Covid-19 outbreak. The Tower's prolonged closure resulted in a fourfold decrease in revenue for the property in 2020, with €25 million collected as opposed to €99 million the previous year. Paris City Hall predicts that between 2020 and 2022, the gap amounted to €113 million. The site's maintenance expenditures have skyrocketed, with new costs surpassing €130 million. A portion of the monument's 360 workers accuse SETE and Paris City Hall of causing delays that have raised the cost. In addition, SETE has to compensate the city of Paris for a significant rise in the licensing charge it pays to operate the monument. By 2025, the charge, which went from 8 to €15 million in 2021, is expected to reach €50 million. Watch: Gravitas | Building the Eiffel Tower, one match at a time

Eiffel Tower ticket prices soar 20%: Here's the new costs and reasons behind the hike

Headlines of the hour: - Israeli tanks advance to Rafah camp - Dramatic drop in US arms supply: Netanyahu - Survived due to Indian loan: Sri Lankan President - India: CBI probe into NEET case - Ready for talks on taxes: Ruto - Indian among Arkansas fatalities

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Bird flu, a highly contagious form of avian influenza, has demonstrated worrying zoonotic spread in recent weeks. The virus is spreading quickly throughout the United States, affecting a few human lives and infecting four people thus far.

The virus, which was previously restricted to farmed poultry and wild birds, has been found in cats in 31 states, with a few cases also being found in dogs. Concerns are raised about possible human exposure as well as animal health, especially for pet owners.

<h2>Thirty-one US states are affected by bird flu</h2>

As reported by USA Today, the virus has already infected mice, foxes, mountain lions, alpacas, and cows in 12 states. In the last several months, the virus has swiftly spread throughout the country among dairy cows, infecting over 90 herds, despite early expert assurances that it would not damage dairy products.

In addition to these animals, the H5N1 virus has also inflicted damage to dairy, poultry, and three farm labourers who were infected. Still, the true concern seems to be growing because dogs and cats have also been reported to have occasional cases of the virus.

According to reports, since 1 March, over 21 domestic cats in nine US states have developed the illness. The research claims that although infections were spreading throughout dairy farms, a small number of sick and deceased cats showed symptoms of illness that were missed.

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It has long been known by researchers that cats may catch avian influenza. According to Kristen Coleman, a University of Maryland researcher, "Domestic cats are actually highly susceptible to avian influenza, especially H5N1,"&nbsp;reported the New York Times.

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Among the cats that have tested positive for avian flu are feral, barn, and domestic cats. Although the number of dog reports is smaller, the issue is still present. H5N1, a new strain of bird flu that first surfaced in 2020, has spread quickly over the world. Although instances in cats and dogs are still uncommon, scientists feel that it should be treated seriously since "it results in very severe illness and oftentimes death."

The CDC states that while the possibility is extremely low, there is a small chance that people might become ill if their pets are infected. Experts think that a cat's saliva, excrement, or other bodily fluids might carry the H5N1 virus.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bird flu, a highly contagious form of avian influenza, has demonstrated worrying zoonotic spread in recent weeks. The virus is spreading quickly throughout the United States, affecting a few human lives and infecting four people thus far.

Bird flu, a highly contagious form of avian influenza, has demonstrated worrying zoonotic spread in recent weeks. The virus is spreading quickly throughout the United States, affecting a few human lives and infecting four people thus far. The virus, which was previously restricted to farmed poultry and wild birds, has been found in cats in 31 states, with a few cases also being found in dogs. Concerns are raised about possible human exposure as well as animal health, especially for pet owners. Thirty-one US states are affected by bird flu As reported by USA Today, the virus has already infected mice, foxes, mountain lions, alpacas, and cows in 12 states. In the last several months, the virus has swiftly spread throughout the country among dairy cows, infecting over 90 herds, despite early expert assurances that it would not damage dairy products. In addition to these animals, the H5N1 virus has also inflicted damage to dairy, poultry, and three farm labourers who were infected. Still, the true concern seems to be growing because dogs and cats have also been reported to have occasional cases of the virus. According to reports, since 1 March, over 21 domestic cats in nine US states have developed the illness. The research claims that although infections were spreading throughout dairy farms, a small number of sick and deceased cats showed symptoms of illness that were missed. Also read: ‘Not the worst idea’: Trump floats plan for UFC-style ‘migrant league of fighters’ amid border crisis It has long been known by researchers that cats may catch avian influenza. According to Kristen Coleman, a University of Maryland researcher, "Domestic cats are actually highly susceptible to avian influenza, especially H5N1," reported the New York Times. Watch | Gravitas: Will bird flu cause the next pandemic? Among the cats that have tested positive for avian flu are feral, barn, and domestic cats. Although the number of dog reports is smaller, the issue is still present. H5N1, a new strain of bird flu that first surfaced in 2020, has spread quickly over the world. Although instances in cats and dogs are still uncommon, scientists feel that it should be treated seriously since "it results in very severe illness and oftentimes death." The CDC states that while the possibility is extremely low, there is a small chance that people might become ill if their pets are infected. Experts think that a cat's saliva, excrement, or other bodily fluids might carry the H5N1 virus. (With inputs from agencies)

Bird flu crisis escalates: Virus spreads to pets and wildlife in 31 US states

Thousands of protesters from across the UK March through Central London to call for Urgent political action on nature. Watch in for more details!

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Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party has blamed the European Union and NATO for Russia's war in Ukraine saying that the Eastward expansion of the EU and NATO had provoked Moscow's Invasion. Watch in for more details!

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Headlines of the hour: - New IDF Video: Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon - Dramatic drop in US arms supply: Netanyahu - Ready for action on all fronts: Gallant - India: CBI probe into NEET case - Moscow gives nod to India-Russia logistics pact - Shake up at Musk's X

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With political parties in the United Kingdom out wooing the electorate, ahead of July 4th elections, a new poll suggests that while Conservative vote share is dipping.

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In a span of 15 months, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed all three autonomous landing tests of its spaceplane 'Pushpak' at the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka. With the third and most complicated landing test accomplished at 7.10 am Sunday (June 23), ISRO will now have to work towards launching a larger version of this spaceplane to space on a modified rocket, testing the plane in earth orbit, and demonstrating its capability to re-enter the atmosphere, return to earth safely for a runway landing.

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Rapidly escalating cross tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have threatened to boil over. Hezbollah has released an aggressive video specifying Israeli targets it tends to attack in case of a war. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah warns of ground force going into Israel if war happens

Headlines of the hour: - New IDF Video: Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon - Chinese planes, ships detected around Taiwan - Israel's Gallant says ready for action on all fronts - Shake up at Musk's X - Hezbollah threatens massive devastation - Moscow gives nod to India-Russia logistics pact

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With increased strikes on vessels the Houthi trouble for Israel seems to be gaining momentum. In the latest strikes announced early on Sunday Houthi rebels have struck four ships at Israel's Northern Haifa Port. Watch in for more details!

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Nuclear powered US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt arrived in South Korea yesterday. The deployment comes ahead of the three-way military exercise 'Freedom Edge' between Japan South Korea and the United States. Watch in for more details!

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In a significant diplomatic maneuver India has launched its commitment to assist Bangladesh in the conservation and management of Teesta river effectively looking to grab the edge over China in its influence on the Bangladesh issue. The announcement came during the visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Delhi and is seen as a key part of Delhi's neighborhood first policy in the region. Watch in for more details!

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