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Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments
Kabul: Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has ordered judges across Afghanistan to order punishments for offences such as robbery, kidnapping and sedition in line with the group’s interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.…
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GHMC focuses more on improving infrastructure: Mayor
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Mayor Gadwal Vijaya Laxmi said the Corporation was focusing more on improving the infrastructure facilities as per the need of growing population in the city. Mayor…
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US media changes tune, hails Biden’s victory and derides Trump
Washington: Even as Democrats celebrate retaining control of the US Senate by winning 50 seats and reducing the margin in the House, US President Joe Biden faces innumerable challenges in the remaining…
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Tollywood superstar Krishna passes away at 79
Hyderabad: Veteran Tollywood actor Krishna passed away at a hospital in Hyderabad early Tuesday while undergoing treatment after he suffered cardiac arrest. He was 79. Superstar Krishna, one of the last legends…
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FBI launches probe into killing of Palestinian journalist in West Bank: Report
Washington: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into the death of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank, Axios reported on Monday, citing five sources,…
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Questioning its legality, India abstains on Ukraine reparations resolution
United Nations: Questioning its legality, India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution setting up a mechanism for Russian reparations to Ukraine for war damages. “The legal validity of such a…
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11-yr-old Muslim boy from UK beats Einstein, Hawking in IQ test
London: An 11-year-old Muslim boy from the United Kingdom (UK) achieved the highest possible score on a Mensa IQ test – an incredible 162, outperforming geniuses Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Hawking and Einstein…
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TMC shares video of Adhikari’s comment on Bengal minister
Kolkata: Amid the ongoing row over TMC minister Akhil Giri’s controversial comment on President Droupadi Murmu, the party on Monday released a video where senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was purportedly heard…
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SIT formed to probe Bajrang Dal activist’s killing in Jharkhand
Jamshedpur: A 15-member special investigation team (SIT) was formed on Monday to investigate the killing of Bajrang Dal activist at Chakradharpur in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said. The…
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Gujarat polls: BJP, Cong workers upset over candidates’ selection
Gandhinagar: The party workers of both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress seem to be upset with their respective leadership over the selection of some candidates for the upcoming Gujarat…
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51 MPs, 71 MLAs face money laundering cases, SC told
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has been informed that as many as 51 MPs are facing cases of money laundering lodged by the Enforcement Directorate and equal number of cases are being…