Day: June 20, 2025

20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Lilavati Trust files Rs 1,000-crore defamation suit against HDFC Bank, its CEO

The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMM Trust), which oversees the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra (West), has filed a defamation suit against the HDFC Bank and its Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, seeking Rs 1,000 crore in damages. The Trust along with its authorised representative and trustee Prashant Mehta filed the suit in the Bombay High Court against Jagdishan, HDFC Bank and others. The Trust filed the suit last week, claiming the bank was running a “deliberate and sustained smear campaign” against it. The Trust has also filed a criminal defamation complaint before the magistrate court in Girgaon under sections 356 (1) (defamation), 357 (breach of contract), among others, of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As per case records, the magistrate court on June 16 issu...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Neeraj Chopra wins Paris Diamond League 2025: Indian wins Paris javelin throw event after leading from first throw of night

Neeraj Chopra Paris Diamond League 2025 Match Result As It Happened: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra has won the Paris Diamond League title thanks to his first throw of 88.16 metres. Neeraj led the event from the first heave of the night, despite having three “no marks” in the middle. While there was no 90m throw at Paris, Neeraj did manage to beat Germany’s Julian Weber, who had trumped him at the Doha Diamond League event in May and then the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial event.Webesr’s best throw of the night was a 87.88m effort. Neeraj registered a “no mark” on his third, fourth and fifth throws. His final throw was a 82.69 metre heave. Here is a list of the all the distances, updated in real-time: India’s Neeraj Chopra (Season Best: 90.23 | Personal Best: 90.23): 88.16 | 85.10 | X | X ...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi’s air quality ‘satisfactory’ for 3rd day; monsoon may arrive this week

Delhi’s air quality was in the satisfactory category — 75 — for the third day in a row on Friday. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was 81 and 89. “The air quality is likely to be in the satisfactory category on June 20… and from June 21 to 23. The outlook for the subsequent six days: air quality likely to be in the satisfactory to moderate category,” read the daily bulletin from the Air Quality Early Warning System, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert in Delhi up to June 23 (Monday), forecasting thunderstorms with rain. A generally cloudy sky with heavy rain is forecast for Sunday and Monday; gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph during thunderstorms are also forecast up to Monday. ...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Heavy rain replenishes water levels in lakes supplying water to Mumbai

The water stock in the seven lakes that supply water to Mumbai nearly doubled on Friday morning, following heavy rainfall in Mumbai’s Metropolitan Region (MMR). According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) data, the total water stock in all the seven lakes stood at 3.64 lakh million litres or 25.17 per cent of the total capacity of 14.47 lakh million litres on Friday. The overall stock almost doubled from Thursday, when it stood at 13.18 per cent. Being an island city, Mumbai draws its potable water from seven lakes–Tulsi, Vihar, Bhatsa, Tansa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, and Modak Sagar. While the Tulsi and Vihar lakes are located within Mumbai, the rest are situated in the neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar and Nashik. The catchment area of these lakes gets fill...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Hockey: Pakistan script impressive fightback against France to reach Nations Cup final; one win away from Pro League promotion

Pakistan men’s hockey team are one win away from qualifying for the FIH Pro League as they roared back against world No 10 France in the first semi-final of the FIH Nations Cup, causing a real upset in beating Les Bleus 3-2 on penalties in Malaysia on Friday. Led by the mercurial creative powers of Waheeb Ashraf Rana, Pakistan will be playing for a spot in the FIH Men’s Pro League against New Zealand in the final. The Blacksticks won a penalty shootout of their own, beating Korea despite a strong comeback thanks to the impressive Korean penalty corner battery. With one team getting relegated from the Pro League season that is ongoing, the winner of the Nations Cup earn promotion to the the top division of international hockey, where the best teams compete round the year. France, after a st...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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NIA arrests key accused in Kasaragod fake currency cases from Mumbai airport

More than 12 years after he went underground, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested a key accused in the 2013 Kasaragod fake currency cases from the Mumbai airport, following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. The accused, Moideenabha Ummer Beary alias Moideen, had been in the custody of UAE authorities since 2015 and was handed over to Indian officials after the completion of a simplified extradition process. He was wanted in connection with four cases registered by the NIA in 2013 following the seizure of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) in Kerala’s Kasaragod district. Moideen, a native of Udupi district in Karnataka, was taken into NIA custody upon his arrival from Dubai and immediately flown to Kochi, where he was produced before a special NIA court in...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Sun TV Network, Maran brothers & an old feud. How Dayanidhi-Kalanithi clash was waiting to spill over

“The fraudulent transactions took place during this period,” a source privy to the legal notice told ThePrint. “It was on 15 September 2003, shortly after Murasoli Maran was brought back to Chennai from the US, Kalanithi allotted himself 12 lakh shares in the then Sun TV Private Limited at a face value of Rs 10 each. At the time, each share was valued between Rs 2,500 and Rs 3,000 with the company’s reserves, surplus exceeding Rs 252 crore.”The allotments, the legal notice mentions, were made without board or shareholders approval, giving 60 percent of the shares to Kalanithi, reducing the stakes of the original promoter.“The fair market value of these shares is estimated to exceed Rs 3,500 crore, but Kalanithi allegedly paid only Rs 1.2 crore,” Dayanidhi alleged in his legal notice as per...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Can keeping one foot outside the blanket help you sleep better? Experts answer this burning question

We are always intrigued by how our bodies work. So, when we chanced upon a so-called “highly effective” method to sleep better, which includes dangling or exposing one foot outside your blanket at night, we wanted to know more: What exactly is it, and does it even work? With a yes, Dr Sheetal Goyal, consultant neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said sleeping with one foot outside the blanket can genuinely help improve sleep quality, and there’s science to back it. “The feet contain specialised blood vessels that help regulate body temperature. When a foot is exposed, it allows excess heat to escape, lowering the body’s core temperature, a natural signal that tells the brain it’s time to sleep,” said Dr Goyal. This temperature reduction is crucial because the body needs to co...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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‘Fruit of decade-long activism’: Nepali listed as optional subject for West Bengal Civil Service exam

The West Bengal government has included Nepali as an optional subject in the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) 2025 Mains examination, fulfilling sustained demands by the Gorkha community. Hindi and Santhali were made “compulsory language” subject options, according to a June 17 notification by the state’s Personnel and Administrative Reforms department. Story continues below this ad Recognised as an official language in the state since 1961 and listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, Nepali had previously not been on the list of optional subjects of the examination. However, its availability as a compulsory subject for the preliminary examinations has continued this year. The move means that students with degrees in Nepali and its native speakers will be able to...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Kuberaa box office collection day 1: Dhanush-starrer opens lower than Raayan, collects ₹13 crore

Jun 20, 2025 10:29 PM IST Kuberaa box office collection day 1: Dhanush's performance received universal acclaim from fans and critics upon release. Kuberaa box office collection day 1: Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa, with Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, was one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film received positive reviews upon release, with special attention for Dhanush's turn as a beggar. As per the latest update on Sacnilk.com, Kuberaa has managed an opening day haul of less than ₹15 crore. (Also read: Kuberaa: CBFC cuts 19 scenes from Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna-starrer, grants film UA certificate) Kuberaa box office collection day 1: Kuberaa marks Dhanush's first film in Telugu. Kuberaa box office updateThe report points out that Kube...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Plants that Match Your Vibe As Per Your Zodiac Sign

Based on common characteristics linked to each sign, the following list of plants and zodiac signs is entertaining and imaginative:​ Source link

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Bansi Lal’s scions at odds again. The trigger: ‘dismal’ state of hospital in Haryana ex-CM’s name

Gurugram: The internal strife in ex-Chief Minister Bansi Lal’s family has again come to the fore—this time, over the suspension of outpatient department (OPD) services at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Civil Hospital, Bhiwani. At the core of the issue is a new medical college in Bhiwani—Pandit Neki Ram Sharma Medical College. The suspension of OPD services at the civil hospital followed the deputation of doctors from district hospitals to the medical college, which awaits a formal inauguration. The developments at the civil hospital have shattered the calm in Bansi Lal’s family since the assembly polls last October. Show Full Article Aggrieved the OPD is not functioning, Congress leader Anirudh Chaudhry, the grandson of Chaudhary Bansi Lal, staged a major protest in th...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Matt Gaetz educational qualification: From law school to MAGA stalwart – Times of India

Matt Gaetz, the firebrand Republican from Florida, has reemerged in the national spotlight—not from the House floor, but from behind a news desk. Now a prime-time host on One America News Network, the former congressman blends legal training and political experience to deliver searing critiques of US foreign policy. Gaetz’s call for Israel to abandon its nuclear arsenal, and his suggestion that Donald Trump deserves a "Trump Peace Prize," underscore his growing role as a media provocateur shaping the MAGA movement’s evolving stance on the Israel–Iran conflict.Gaetz, a prominent Republican figure, has carved a distinctive path in US politics, leveraging his educational background and legal expertise to rise from Florida’s state legislature to national prominence. Known for his fiery rhetori...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Engineering aspirants can now apply through state CET cell for admission under institutional quota

Engineering aspirants seeking admission under the 20% institutional quota in Maharashtra can now apply through the Common Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the state CET Cell. While colleges will retain the right to issue their own merit lists, this new option aims to give students an alternative to apply if direct applications to colleges is not possible due to any reason. With MHT-CET results out, engineering admissions in Maharashtra are expected to start soon. The Higher and Technical Education Department announced revised rules on Friday. The government has already declared clear eligibility criteria for NRI candidates—who will occupy 5% of institutional quota seats. Additionally, colleges are already informed about fee-related guidelines for these seats. They charge up to three t...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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As US FDA approves HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir, expert says ‘India needs to take lead for its equitable, timely distribution

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved Lenacapavir (LEN), the most promising HIV prevention medicine to be made so far, and according to Dr I S Gilada, president emeritus, AIDS Society of India, the real breakthrough would be when LEN becomes accessible, affordable and available to everyone in India and across the world.Lenacapavir is an antiretroviral medicine that is used for HIV prevention as a pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. PrEP is a medication that can reduce the risk of HIV infection for individuals who are HIV-negative but are at risk of contracting the virus. The results of two key studies have shown that it helps prevent 99.9 per cent of all HIV transmission. “LEN is an injectable PrEP that is to be taken twice yearly,” said Dr Glory Alexand...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to former cop accused of running ‘narco ring’

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to grant anticipatory bail to a former sub-inspector in the Delhi Police, Naresh Kumar, who is accused of running a drug syndicate. The court also directed the police to file a status report in this case by July 8. For the last 18 months, Kumar has been “evading arrest”. On March 20, he was dismissed from service. The dismissal order was issued by Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime, Headquarters. The case dates back to January 2, 2024, when the Anti-Narcotics Squad of the Delhi Police’s Southeast district received a tip-off regarding “a storehouse from where drugs are distributed to peddlers” in Ashram’s Siddhartha Nagar. Story continues below this ad Police had arrested a man named Surojit Bapri during the raid. Duri...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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MPSC hall ticket for Group-B Main Exam 2024 released on mpsconline.gov.in; download here – Times of India

MPSC hall ticket for Group-B Main Exam 2024 available at mpsconline.gov.in MPSC Group B hall ticket 2025: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the admission certificates for the Maharashtra Non-Gazetted, Group-B Services Combined Main Examination 2024. Candidates who have successfully qualified for this stage of the examination can now download their hall tickets from the Commission’s official online portal, https://mpsconline.gov.in.The Group-B Main Examination is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Candidates are advised to download their original admission certificates well in advance and ensure all instructions are read and followed thoroughly. This step is mandatory for gaining entry into the examination hall, and failure to produce th...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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CISCE students shine at National Yoga Olympiad 2025 with 20 medals, set to join yoga session with Prime Minister Modi – Times of India

CISCE Gold medallists to join PM Modi’s yoga session on International Yoga Day NEW DELHI: Students from schools affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) have achieved remarkable success at the NCERT National Yoga Olympiad 2025, held in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. The students secured a total of 20 medals — 10 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze — across both team and individual events, showcasing their dedication, talent and commitment to holistic education.In a significant recognition of their achievement, the Gold Medal winners from CISCE schools have been selected to participate in a special yoga session with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2025, to be observed on June 21, 2025. The opportunity marks a moment of pr...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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From MIT to Johns Hopkins: The top 10 US universities in QS world rankings 2026 – Times of India

From MIT to Yale: How US universities performed in QS World Rankings 2026. (AI Image) QS World University Rankings 2026: The QS World University Rankings 2026, released on June 19, 2025, have once again underscored the dominance of the United States in global higher education. With four institutions in the global top ten and 192 ranked universities overall, the US continues to be a powerhouse of academic excellence. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has retained its global number one position for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its status as the undisputed leader in innovation, research, and teaching.Joining MIT in the global top ten are Stanford University, which surged from 6th to 3rd globally, Harvard University at 5th, and the California Institute of Technology (Ca...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Sukanta Majumdar writes to LS speaker, says attack on his convoy is breach of privilege

KOLKATA: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar on Friday asked Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to initiate breach of parliamentary privilege proceedings over an alleged attack on his convoy by West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress during his visit to South 24 Parganas district. Union MoS and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar (ANI) The West Bengal BJP chief had gone to Budge Budge in South 24 Parganas on Thursday to meet an injured party worker when some people staged a protest, demanding unpaid wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Scheme and threw slippers at his convoy and shouted slogans against him. In his letter, Majumdar, the Balurghat MP and president of Bengal unit of BJP, said, “On June 19, while I was visiting Diamond Harbou...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Your zodiac sign’s guide to Summer Solstice 2025: Energy tips and rituals – Times of India

June 21, the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and a time of highest solar energy. Spiritually, it represents consciousness, development, and illumination. This is a great time to re-align with the natural world, create strong goals, and refuel personally. Based on their elemental and archetypal traits, every zodiac sign can leverage this solar change in different ways. Your zodiac sign will help you to match the Solstice vibe.AriesAries lives on activity; Mars rules a fire sign. The Solstice presents a perfect time to focus your efforts into a fresh personal challenge or artistic endeavour. Enter leadership, act first, or launch something you have been putting off. The light of the Solstice inspires you to trust your instincts and act freely.TaurusAn earth sign, Taurus values...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Test series with hamstring injury sustained at WTC final

After guiding South Africa to a historic World Test Championship win last week against Australia with a strained hamstring, captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Proteas two-Test series against Zimbabwe, set to start on June 28. “Proteas Men’s Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain. Bavuma sustained the injury while batting during South Africa’s second innings on day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground. He is set to undergo further scans to assess the extent of the injury. Keshav Maharaj will captain the side in his absence,” the South Africa cricket team’s X account posted. Bavuma was injured in the second innings of South Africa’s five...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Unlock inner harmony on International Yoga Day 2025 with chakra-based yoga practice – Times of India

Yoga is more than movement, it is a path to oneness. Rooted in ancient wisdom, yoga helps align us with the cosmic rhythm by harmonizing the Tri Sharir, the physical, subtle, and causal (Karana) bodies. Through breath, consciousness, and movement, yoga awakens the chakra system, our inner energy map, allowing us to connect not only within ourselves but also with the greater wisdom of the universe. Yoga becomes a sacred link between body, mind, soul, and the cosmos.Let’s explore yoga asanas to balance and align each chakra:Root Chakra (Muladhara) Located at the base of the spine, this chakra governs grounding, safety, and survival. When imbalanced, it may manifest as anxiety, fear, or instability. Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Grounds you through the soles of the feet, promoting stability. Vi...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Bengal Irrigation minister inspects Durgapur Barrage

Kolkata, West Bengal Irrigation minister Manas Bhuiyan on Friday inspected the Durgapur Barrage to assess water release mechanism amid concerns over potential flooding due to discharge from Damodar Valley Corporation reservoirs. Bengal Irrigation minister inspects Durgapur Barrage In the wake of heavy downpours over the past few days in some districts, downstream rivers have swelled, and the state administration was cautious about flood threats in case of a heavy release of water, officials said. Bhuiyan said he has been holding regular discussions with departmental officials on the issue, and said that although water is being released from DVC system, the Durgapur Barrage is ensuring a gradual discharge to help mitigate any flood risk. Senior administrative officials from...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Bombay HC discharges CA of Chhagan Bhujbal, family in money laundering case by ED

The Bombay High Court Monday discharged the chartered accountant (CA) of NCP leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal and his family from a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2015.The high court, while hearing the criminal revision application by CA Shyam Radhakrishna Malpani, noted that the special court committed an error in rejecting the discharge plea in March 2021. A single-judge bench of Justice Rajesh N Laddha observed that “mere absence of due diligence by applicant does not amount to the commission or omission of an offence under Section 3 (money laundering) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).” Story continues below this ad The ED had lodged a case against Chhagan Bhujbal and others based on a complaint filed by the st...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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The Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Hesitate in Love | – Times of India

A Cancer and Virgo share a hidden longing, observing someone from afar in a sunlit town square. Their expressions reveal a wistful, shared secret. In emotional or romantic situations, some zodiac signs would rather observe in silence than take the initiative. Even when they truly want to, people with these symptoms frequently struggle to take the first step because of shyness, rejection anxiety, or just overanalyzing. Cancer Cancer tends to protect their heart, but they feel deeply. Making the first move can feel risky because they need emotional safety before opening up. They would rather wait for the other person to show interest or give them subtle cues. Virgo Virgos tend to overthink things. They consider every scenario before approaching someone, even if they like them. They often mis...

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