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Abu Dhabi police confirm explosion of three fuel tankers
Dubai: Drones may have sparked an explosion on three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and may have sparked a separate fire at an extension of the emirate’s main airport on Monday, according to…
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Tonga volcanic eruption shockwaves felt in India too
New Delhi: The massive shockwaves due to the eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai in Tonga were also felt across India, meteorologists said on Monday. “Every weather station across India recorded the spike. It was…
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Rohit close to getting match-ready, likely to be available against West Indies
New Delhi: India’s white ball captain Rohit Sharma is recovering well from his left hamstring injury and has a bright chance of making a comeback for the six-match home white-ball series against…
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Assembly polls in Punjab postponed to February 20
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday decided to hold the single-phase assembly polls in Punjab on February 20 instead of February 14 in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Several political parties…
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COVID-19: Dr BR Ambedkar Open University postpones all exams
Hyderabad: Dr BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) exams in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been postponed, BRAOU controller of examinations Dr AVN Reddy announced today. All exams scheduled to be held till…
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After major fire accident, Secunderabad Club closed indefinitely
Hyderabad: A day after a massive inferno gripped the historic Secunderabad Club, it’s management has decided to keep it closed till further orders. A notice has been served to the members, saying…
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Maha: Veteran PWP leader Prof N.D. Patil dies at 93
Kolhapur: Veteran political leader of Peasants & Workers Party (PWP), an ex-cabinet minister and a four-time legislator, Prof Narayan Dnyandeo Patil passed away following a brief illness, party leaders said here on…
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Osmania University postpones exams scheduled between Jan 17-31
Hyderabad: Osmania University, on Monday, announced the indefinite postponement of all examinations and tests scheduled between January 17 to 31. The exams have been postponed as the Telangana government extended the order…
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Israel approves $100 mn plan to support airlines
Jerusalem: Israel’s three major airlines will receive $100 million from the government to deal with the Omicron crisis, the country’s Finance and Transport Ministries said in a joint statement. Under the plan,…
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Hyderabad: Student dies by suicide after being ‘scolded’ by parents
Hyderabad: A Class 8 student on Sunday died by suicide in Chandanagar here reportedly after being scolded by his parents. According to the police, the boy was identified as 13-year-old Advaith Kimothi,…
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Chhattisgarh: Cow gives birth to calf with three eyes; villagers call it avatar of God
Rajnandgaon: A farmer’s jersey cow has given birth to a rare calf with three eyes and four nostril holes in a village in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon. As the word spread, a large number…
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Petition in SC to ensure political parties publish details of candidates with criminal background
New Delhi: A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Election Commission to ensure that all political parties publish details regarding criminal cases of candidates along…