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Supreme Court reserves verdict on Maharashtra political row
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of cross-petitions of Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde factions pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by…
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No compromise on Pak’s nuclear programme despite delay in IMF deal: Fin min Dar
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday assured Parliament that the government would not make any compromise on the country’s nuclear and missile programme despite tough economic conditions and hurdles to…
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Shubh Nikah: A heartfelt story of an interfaith couple & our insensitive society
Mumbai: It is said that life is nothing without love and love doesn’t happen going by someone’s caste and religion. But in India, especially Hindu-Muslim couples have to face discrimination, harassment and…
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UK bans TikTok on government devices over security concerns
London: TikTok will be banned from UK government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned social media video app, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden announced in Parliament on Thursday. The ban brings…
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Pak judge dismisses Imran Khan’s plea to suspend non-bailable arrest warrants
Islamabad: A district court judge in Pakistan on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Imran Khan’s plea to suspend non-bailable arrest warrants against him in the Toshakhana case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafar…
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Did Saudi Arabia ban loudspeakers for Ramzan? Know the truth
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently issued a circular to prepare mosques to serve the worshipers for the holy month of Ramzan 1444AH. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surendra Poonia…
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Indian univ eyeing Gulf, other countries to set up offshore campuses: UGC chief
New Delhi: African and Gulf nations, Thailand and Vietnam are among potential destinations for Indian universities to set up their offshore campuses, regulations for which are ready and will be announced in…
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Hyderabad Airport bags ‘Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia’ award
Hyderabad: GMR led-Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) announced that the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has been adjudged the best airport in India and South Asia at the Skytrax World Airport Awards,…
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Kirpan-wielding Sikh says he was denied entry to NBA game in US
New York: A Sikh man has claimed that he was denied entry to a basketball match in the US because he was carrying a ‘kirpan’ — a small dagger, which practising Sikhs…
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invests $500M in India’s Lenskart
New Delhi: Omnichannel eyewear unicorn Lenskart has signed a definitive agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to raise $500 million from the authority. The investment is an extension to last year’s…
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Eye on 2024 polls, Andhra Budget allocates lion’s share for welfare
Amaravati: Keeping its interests in mind ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for 2024, the Andhra Pradesh government has allocated the lion’s share of the state Budget — more than Rs 54,000…
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Telangana: KTR to inaugurate BRS party office in Hanamkonda
Hyderabad: Industries and IT minister KT Rama Rao will inaugurate the BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) district office in Hanamkonda on March 23. On the same day, he will also inaugurate projects and…