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Jul232023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Twitter users to get verified and potentially earn thousands of dollars

Elon Musk recently urged Twitter users to get verified and potentially earn thousands of dollars through ad revenue sharing. However, he didn't explain the specific process to achieve this, which involves meeting two key conditions: registering 5 million impressions per month and having over 10,000 followers.Instead, Musk suggested joining Twitter Blue, a paid subscription service, which supposedly allows verified subscribers to earn money through ad revenue sharing. He mentioned that many accounts on the platform can make substantial income from this program.To become a verified subscriber, Musk stated that it only takes two minutes and costs $7 per month with an annual plan. However, some users expressed frustration, saying they have been waiting for months to get their accounts ...

Jul232023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Clashes between Sudan’s warring parties; 16 civilians killed

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Nyala: A tragic incident in South Darfur State, Sudan, has resulted in the death of 16 civilians amid clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to the professional lawyers' organization, the casualties occurred when projectiles hit citizens' homes during an exchange of artillery bombardment between the two armed groups in Nyala on Friday.The situation in Nyala has escalated to a dangerous level, with armed confrontations occurring over the past three days. The battles have taken a toll on the city's residents, as there have been reports of random shootings on the streets and at houses, along with killings using sniper bullets.The affected neighborhoods, including Al-Wohda and Karari south of Nyala, have borne the brunt of the fighting. The asso...

Jul232023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

17 dead, 45 injured after bus veers off road in Dhaka

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Dhaka: A tragic accident in Bangladesh has resulted in 17 fatalities and left 45 others injured. The incident took place when a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a roadside waterbody in a district approximately 200 kilometers south of the capital, Dhaka, on a Saturday morning.According to Muhammed Afruzul Huqe Tutul, the district's police chief, 13 passengers lost their lives on the spot. The injured individuals were rushed to local hospitals and clinics, where four more succumbed to their injuries.As some of the injured passengers are in critical condition, there is a possibility that the death toll may rise, as reported by Xinhua news agency.The accident appears to have been caused by the driver's loss of control over the bus, leading to the tragic plunge int...

Jul232023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Police seize over 1.5 ton of illicit drugs in Iran

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Tehran: Iranian law enforcement authorities successfully seized more than 1.5 tons of illicit drugs during a recent operation. The police acted on intelligence and ambushed two armed narcotics trafficking gangs as they were transporting illegal substances from one province to various cities within Iran. The operation took place on provincial roads, and a total of eight sedans were utilized by the traffickers.According to Doostali Jalilian, the provincial police chief, ten suspects were apprehended during the operation. However, efforts to capture the remaining individuals involved in the drug trafficking are still ongoing.The seized contraband included approximately 1.3 tons of opium, 144 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 89 kilograms of heroin. Along with the illicit drugs, the au...

Jul222023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

If he could not visit Manipur, PM should have at least called a meeting and reviewed the situation; Gehlot

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Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to visit poll-bound states while ignoring the situation in Manipur, which has been grappling with violence. Gehlot expressed disappointment that the Prime Minister neither visited Manipur nor called a meeting to review the situation in the state, which he described as "burning."Gehlot criticized PM Modi for not addressing the violence in Manipur, especially the humiliation faced by women during the unrest. He mentioned that the Prime Minister's silence on the matter persisted for 77 days until the Supreme Court intervened, after which PM Modi finally spoke on the issue.The Rajasthan Chief Minister also drew comparisons, stating that if the Congress were in power in Manipur instead o...

Jul222023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

PM distributing appointment letter in installments? Kharge hits out at Centre

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New Delhi: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP-led Central government, accusing them of failing to fulfill their promise of generating two crore jobs annually. Kharge's remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed and distributed appointment letters to candidates recruited through the Centre's 'Rozgar Mela' via video conferencing.Kharge slammed the government, stating that approximately 20,000 MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) industries have closed down in the country over the past three years. He also pointed out that there are more than 30 lakh vacant positions in various government departments. Despite these challenges, he accused the government of presenting the distribution of appointment letters in installments as if it fulfills their pro...

Jul222023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Rajasthan first state to bring in Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill

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Jaipur: Rajasthan has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first state in India to pass the Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill. The state Assembly approved the bill through a voice vote on Friday.The pioneering legislation also enshrines social pension as a legal right for various categories of individuals. In a video message, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to enact a law ensuring a minimum guaranteed income.The bill draws inspiration from four landmark laws enacted during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, namely the Right to Information Act, Right to Education Act, Right to Food Act, and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).The new legislation promises a minimu...

Jul222023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Hyderabad Police has successfully dismantled a massive Chinese investment fraud

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Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police has successfully dismantled a massive Chinese investment fraud, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals from different locations such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Gujarat, and Hyderabad. These individuals are suspected to have links with fraudsters operating from Dubai and China.The fraudsters allegedly targeted gullible investors in India and cheated them out of Rs 712 crore, which was then routed to China via Dubai using cryptocurrency as the medium.During the course of the investigation, the police discovered that a portion of the fraudulent funds was also transferred to a cryptocurrency wallet linked to a terror outfit. Due to the magnitude of the case and the need for a comprehensive probe at a national level, the police are planning to bring it to the a...

Jul222023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Tamil Nadu government has declared six districts as drought-affected

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Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has declared six districts as drought-affected due to insufficient rainfall from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The Additional Chief Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management, Kumar Jayant, has specifically identified 25 blocks within Pudukottai, Ramanathapauram, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, and Virudhunagar districts as moderately drought-affected.In these blocks, where the crop damage exceeds 33 percent due to the shortage of rainfall, they are considered moderately drought-affected for agriculture. The scarcity of rainfall has led to concerns about declining groundwater levels, potentially leading to hydrological drought during the summer months.Farmers in these drought-affected districts have petitioned the state Agriculture Rel...

Jul222023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Karnataka BJP Accuses Judicial Probe in PSI Recruitment Scam as “Politics of Hatred”

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has expressed its opposition to the decision of ordering a judicial probe into the PSI (Police Sub-Inspector) recruitment scam, considering it as "politics of hatred." Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, while addressing reporters during a BJP protest, stated that the investigation into the scam is already underway, and an officer of the rank of ADGP (Additional Director General of Police) has been sent to jail in connection with the case.Bommai further highlighted the alleged involvement of Congress leaders in the scandal and emphasized that the case is already being handled by the court. The BJP views the move to initiate a judicial probe at this stage as a reflection of political animosity.The Chief Minister also criticized former Chief Minister Siddara...