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Centre has made Governors puppets to trouble non-BJP states: Kharge
Hubballi (Karnataka): All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday, January 24, accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of turning Governors into “puppets” to harass the Congress-ruled and other…
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ICG seizes Indian fishing boat for ‘smuggling’ betel nuts from Bangladesh
New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) authorities stationed in West Bengal have confiscated an Indian fishing boat for “smuggling betel nuts from Bangladesh,” officials said on Saturday, January 24. Based on intelligence…
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Maharashtra: 6 held for kidnapping, assaulting man over Rs 2,000 note theft
Mumbai: Police in Maharashtra’s Nashik district have arrested six persons for kidnapping and assaulting a man allegedly involved in the `theft’ of a container full of Rs 2,000 notes worth “Rs 400…
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Over 11L appointment letters issued since launch of Rozgar Mela: Minister
Chandigarh: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday, January 24, said that more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued nationwide since the launch of the Rozgar Mela, reinforcing the government’s…
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Congress launches three-day MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Yatra in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Congress Committee (DCC) on Saturday, January 24, launched the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Yatra, a three-day protest march aimed at opposing the alleged dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National…
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No controversy in SIR, only Miyas have gotten notices: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, January 24, asserted that there is no controversy surrounding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), as claimed by the opposition, and claimed that…
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At Hyderabad Lit Fest, there’s more than just panel discussions
As the Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) got underway today, Hitech City’s Knowledge City transformed into a maze of conversations unfolding all at once. Multiple halls came alive with parallel sessions, corridors buzzed…
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No political interference in SCCL, site visit norm pre-dates Congress: Bhatti
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday, January 24, refuted the allegations of irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), saying that the site visit certificate system was in place…
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Delhi: Woman arrested for impersonating foreign ambassador
New Delhi: The Delhi Police crime branch has arrested a 45-year-old woman for allegedly driving an SUV with forged diplomatic registration plates in high-security areas of the national capital, officials said on…
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Tension in Balapur after ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants raised during bike rally
Hyderabad: Tension heightened at Royal Colony, Balapur Road, and its surroundings in Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon, January 24, when a bike rally carrying saffron flags raised “Jai Shri Ram” slogans. The Ganesh…
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Beaten but unbroken: Kailash Satyarthi recounts ‘failed’ child rescue at HLF
He failed the first time he tried rescuing a child. Yet, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi said he was determined to keep trying. He was beaten up several times during many…
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Europe vibes without a passport: A royal escape from Hyderabad
With Republic Day, January 26, falling on Monday, the long weekend is here, and many Hyderabadis are already in travel mode, searching for refreshing destinations to unwind from busy city life. While…
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UAE withdraws from Islamabad airport deal, Pakistan to privatize it
New Delhi: The Pakistan government has moved ahead with privatisation plans of Islamabad International Airport after it shelved a plan to outsource the management and operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
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European airlines Air France, KLM suspend flights to Middle East
At least two European airlines suspended flight services to Middle East cities on Friday, January 23, with Air France citing the “geopolitical situation” in the region. According to the news agency AFP, Dutch…
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Republic Day long weekend: Indians on travel spree to South East Asia
New Delhi: The Republic Day long weekend beginning Saturday, January 24, is driving a surge in travel with hotels and resorts witnessing an increase in bookings led by high demand, reflecting a…
