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Assam Cabinet to hold discussions on UCC Bill today
Guwahati: Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Saturday said the State cabinet meeting today will hold discussions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Speaking to ANI, the State Public Health Engineering Department…
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EPFO raises interest rate on PF deposits
New Delhi: The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Provident Fund deposits for 2023-24. At present, the…
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World’s first mobile floating fire station opens in Dubai
Dubai: In a significant initiative that reinforces its leadership in safety infrastructure and innovation, Dubai Civil Defence has launched the world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The initiative reflects Dubai’s strategy to…
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Chabahar Port important example of growing India-Iran cooperation: Envoy
New Delhi: The Iranian ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Friday said the cooperation and collaboration between the two countries in the development of the Chabahar port and the International North-South Transport…
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Telangana minorities’ welfare budget estimated at Rs 2262 cr
Hyderabad: Falling short on its promise, the Congress government in Telangana allocated Rs 2,262 crore towards minorities’ welfare budget as it released its estimate for 2024-25 on Saturday, February 10. The deputy…
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Erdogan urges unity in Islamic countries against Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic countries to act in unity in response to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip. He made the remarks on Friday…
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Egypt opens Rafah crossing since ‘1st moment’ of Gaza conflict
Cairo: The Egyptian presidency, in response to US President Joe Biden’s statement, has said that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing to enable the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip…
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Kohli opts out of remainder of England Test series; Iyer axed
New Delhi: Star batter Virat Kohli has pulled out of the remainder of the Test series against England for personal reasons, the BCCI confirmed on Saturday, ending speculation around the premier player’s availability…
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FPI equity selling in 2024 at Rs 28,818 crores
New Delhi: Chief Investment Strategist of Geojit Financial Services V K Vijayakumar on Saturday said that the FPI investment trend of selling in equity and buying in debt witnessed in January is…
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Abu Dhabi Airport renamed Zayed International; airlines announce special offers
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed as Zayed International Airport and airlines have announced special offers to celebrate the historic occasion. On Friday, February 9, Sheikh Mohammed bin…