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SC to continue hearing on petition challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will continue to hear the government’s arguments in the petition filed against the detention of Ladakh-based social activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). Earlier…
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Allahabad HC acquits nearly 100-year-old man over four decades
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his life term sentence and observing that social consequences suffered by…
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Nuclear arms control pact ends today, Russia signals freedom to act
Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that it assumes parties to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between Russia and the United States are no longer bound by any…
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Odisha’s Malkangiri declared “Maoist-free” after last rebel surrenders
Malkangiri (Odisha): Odisha’s Malkangiri, once considered a Maoist hotbed, was declared a “Maoist-free” district on Wednesday, February 4, after red rebel Sukhram Markam, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 21 lakh…
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Govt lanuches free online coaching classes for SC/OBC aspirants
With a focus on improving access to quality education and employment opportunities, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will provide free online coaching classes every year to aspirants from Scheduled…
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Congress says Goyal’s trade deal claims contradict US version
New Delhi: Terming Union minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks on the India-US trade deal in Parliament “non-statement”, the Congress on Wednesday, February 4, said his high-sounding claims go completely contrary to what the…
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Numaish: When Hyderabadi women go on frenzy and men become bag holders
Hyderabad: Numaish and Hyderabad are made for each other. In fact, if Hyderabad ever applied for a soulmate, the All-India Industrial Exhibition – fondly and forever called Numaish – would win hands down.…
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Karnataka Assembly passes resolution asking Centre to repeal VB-G RAM G
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday, February 4, passed a resolution urging the Centre to immediately repeal VB-G RAM G and reinstate MGNREGA amid a walkout by the opposition BJP and its…
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Telangana does away with distance-based electricity charges
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced fixed charges for new electricity connections, doing away with the earlier practice where consumers were charged based on distance from poles and lines.…
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CM Revanth highlights welfare push, appeals for Congress votes
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, on Wednesday, February 4, appealed to people to vote for the ruling Congress party in the upcoming municipal elections to ensure that welfare and development…
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World’s largest handwritten Quran on display in Makkah museum
A magnificent handwritten copy of the Holy Quran measuring 312 by 220 centimetres and comprising 700 pages, which is recognised as the world’s largest Quran by the Guinness World Records, is being…
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After cattle attacks in Telangana, forest dept reviews tiger movement
Hyderabad: Following the recent attacks on cattle and fear among villagers in Telangana, the forest department, on Wednesday, decided to provide on-spot compensation for the deaths. In a high-level meeting assessing tiger…
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India free to buy oil from any supplier: Kremlin
Moscow: India is free to buy oil from any country, and there is nothing new about its decision to diversify its crude suppliers, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. “We, along with all…
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I will stand up: Manchester City manager Guardiola voices concern for Gaza
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday, February 4, expressed concern over civilian suffering in conflict zones, including Gaza, saying he felt compelled to speak out whenever he saw images of violence…
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PM’s speech deferred after women MPs gherao Chair, Lok Sabha adjourned
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to the discussion of Motion of Thanks on the President’s address has been cancelled amid sloganeering by Opposition women MPs, who marched towards the Treasury…
