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Delhi polls: BJP promises clean Yamuna, welfare for gig workers
New Delhi: With less than two weeks left for the Delhi Assembly polls, senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday promised to clean Yamuna in three years, provide complete ownership rights in…
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Saudi Arabia taps Oscar winner Hans Zimmer to recreate national anthem
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabian (KSA) government enlisted renowned Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer to recreate the nation’s anthem as part of its cultural transformation efforts. The General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh verified…
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Video: Iran police arrest 2 women for dancing at martyr’s graveyard
The Iranian police arrested two young women after a video surfaced showing them dancing at a martyr’s burial site in Tehran without adhering to the country’s dress code. The video was reportedly…
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After massive backlash, Iraq revises legal marriage age for girls to 15
Iraq’s parliament recently revised and approved amendments to the Personal Status Law which reduced the minimum marriage age for girls to be married to 15 years. This decision marks a major step…
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 detainees amid Gaza Ceasefire
Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally freed 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, one of several overtures in recent days to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the…
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Hyderabad kidney transplant racket case: 7 more arrested
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police, on Saturday, January 25, arrested 7 more alleged members of the recently busted kidney transplant racket in Alakananda Hospital located at Saroor Nagar of Hyderabad. The arrested members…
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Apartment building collapses in central Turkiye, killing 1 woman
Rescuers pulled the body of a 23-year-old woman from under a collapsed apartment building in central Turkiye on Saturday, state-run media said, as efforts continued to find a final person, believed to…
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Gaza ceasefire: Israel frees 70 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 4 hostages
Egypt’s state-run Qahera TV says Israel has released 70 Palestinian prisoners into Egypt under the Gaza ceasefire deal. The network says they arrived at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing…
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FIR against FIITJEE director after coaching institute shuts down abruptly
Coaching institute giant Forum For Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (FIITJEE) has abruptly closed down its centers across cities in India for the past few weeks, leaving students and parents…
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Kerala: Congress alleges 1.8 lakh backdoor appointments under Vijayan rule
Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran Congress legislator and former leader of the opposition in Kerala Assembly, Ramesh Chennithala, on Saturday, January 25 made a startling allegation, that 1.8 lakh backdoor appointments were made during the…
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Inside Hyderabad’s ‘Mini Disneyland’: A trending picnic spot
Tucked away in the peaceful surroundings of Hyderabad’s outskirts, a unique space has emerged as a go-to destination for families with children. Combining elements of a farm and a theme park, this…
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Arshdeep Singh named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year
Dubai: Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who starred in India’s T20 World Cup triumph last year, was on Saturday named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024, cementing his reputation as one…
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Lawrence Bishnoi’s associate arrested in Punjab; pistol seized
Chandigarh: An associate of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang has been arrested in connection with the firing incident in Dera Bassi in Punjab, police said on Saturday, January 25. The accused…
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No illegal documents, money found: Dil Raju clarifies on IT raids
Hyderabad: Following Income Tax (IT) raids at his residence in Jubilee Hills which began on January 21, well-known Telugu movie producer Dil Raju on Saturday, January 24, clarified that no illegal money…
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HYDRAA carries out demolition in Hyderabad’s Pocharam
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) carried out a demolition drive at Pocharam over alleged encroachment by Nalla Malla Reddy (NMR) on Saturday, January 25. The demolition was…
