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Hamas denies halting talks on prisoner-hostage exchange deal
Gaza: Hamas refuted a media report that it had halted communication or talks on a prisoner exchange deal with Israel. “We deny what the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported about us cutting…
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Prophet’s Mosque welcomes 4,000 worshippers from 120 countries for Itikaf
Madinah: The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, welcomed 4,000 worshippers, both male and female, from 120 countries for Itikaf during the last 10 nights of Ramzan. Upon arrival, worshippers were directed…
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Sudanese army controls presidential palace in central Khartoum
Khartoum: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Friday regained control of the presidential palace in central Khartoum, which had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, according…
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SSC exams: Telangana Class 10 students given wrong question papers; 2 suspended
Hyderabad: In a major blunder, officials at Zilla Parishad Government (Boys) High School in Mancherial town (examination centre code 3015) delivered the wrong question papers to Class 10 students during their exam…
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Thunderstorms hit parts of North Hyderabad amid intensifying summer
Hyderabad is likely to experience heavy thunderstorms in the next 1-2 hours, especially in its northern part, as changing weather patterns kick in. In real-time, heavy rain has already started at Patancheru, Miyapur, and Lingampally and is likely to spread to other neighbouring areas. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji, South…
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Telangana CPI MLA opposes sale of govt lands to gain revenues
Hyderabad: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has in principle expressed its opposition to the state government’s plans to sell away government lands to gain revenues, including the auction of 400 acres…
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Popular tiffin center in Gachibowli raided, found flouting food safety rules
Hyderabad: Several violations were uncovered during special task force inspections in Madhapur and Gachibowli on Friday, March 21. Popular eateries, Varalaxmi Tiffins center in Gachibowli and Kshatriya Foods in Kavuri Hills were…
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Hyderabad to Vietnam flights now starting at Rs 11, book twice a week
Hyderabad: Here is some exciting news for Hyderabadis planning a holiday or visit to Vietnam soon. Starting March 18, Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline will launch a direct flight from the city to…
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Fake baba arrested for sexually exploiting women in Telangana’s Medak
Hyderabad: A self-styled godman was on Thursday, March 20, arrested for cheating and exploiting women after capturing their explicit videos and pictures fraudulently. The accused was identified as Bommera Bapu Swamy aka…
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Man injured in suspected Maoist bomb blast in Telangana’s Mulugu
Hyderabad: A bomb exploded near the Mutyam Dhara waterfall in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district on Friday, March 21, severely injuring a villager. Security forces suspect Maoist involvement, as such explosive traps…
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Telangana government likely to host state iftar on March 24
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is likely to host the state iftar party on March 24. It is to be noted the state has been hosting the annual event in the month of…
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Karnataka Assembly chaos: 18 BJP MLAs suspended, carried out by marshals
Bengaluru: Eighteen BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday for “disrespecting” Speaker U T Khader. The suspension resolution, moved by state Law and Parliamentary Affairs…
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Photos: First night of last 10 days of Ramzan at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Crowds of worshippers performed Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Thursday, March 20, corresponding to Ramzan 21, marking the first night of…
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Telangana records 99.67 pc attendance on first day of SSC exam
Hyderabad: Telangana recorded an attendance percentage of 99.67 on the first day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board examinations on Friday, March 21. In a press release, the School Education Director…
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Exclusive: Ramzan in Hyderabad through the eyes of migrants
Over the last few decades, Hyderabad has seen an influx of migrants from various parts of India, drawn by its thriving job market, business opportunities and rich cultural heritage. Among these migrants…
