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Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem after missile launch from Yemen, Israeli army says
Jerusalem: Air raid sirens have sounded in central Jerusalem and other parts of Israel after a missile launch from Yemen, the Israeli army announced. The launch came hours after Israel said it…
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Month-old girl is pulled from rubble in Gaza after airstrike killed her parents
Khan Younis: As rescuers dug through the remains of a collapsed apartment building in Gaza’s Khan Younis on Thursday, they could hear the cries of a baby from underneath the rubble. Suddenly,…
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Rupee settles 1 paisa higher at 86.36 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee stayed firm and appreciated 1 paisa to close at 86.36 against the US dollar on Thursday supported by positive domestic equities. Forex traders said the Indian rupee has staged…
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Anything that hurts religious sentiments should be avoided: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday advised the members of the Assembly to avoid making comments on religious affairs that hurt people’s sentiments. Talking to reporters outside the…
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Senior doctor who became face of RG Kar movement transferred – to a lower-ranked post
Kolkata: Senior doctor Subarna Goswami, who became a face of the movement by the medical fraternity against the R.G. Kar rape and murder tragedy in August last year, has been transferred to…
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Cricket: Saudi Arabia plans to create the game’s biggest pageant; will it affect IPL?
The Indian Premier League, or the IPL for short, is the greatest cricket extravaganza on earth. But how long will it continue to hold that tag? Reports emanating from Saudi Arabia state…
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30 Maoists killed, one jawan martyred in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh
Raipur: In a decisive crackdown on Maoist insurgency, security forces in Chhattisgarh have gunned down 30 Maoists in two intense encounters that began on Thursday morning in the Bastar region. The first…
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UK says Israel’s total blockade of Gaza is likely breaking international law
London: Britain’s top diplomat, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, told the House of Commons on Thursday “it’s difficult to see how denying humanitarian assistance to a civilian population can be compatible with international…
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Turkey detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor
Istanbul: Turkish authorities detained 37 people for sharing “provocative” content on social media, the interior minister said Thursday, pressing ahead with a crackdown on dissenting voices that escalated with the arrest of…
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Zomato’s 300 drones paint Hyderabad’s sky in celebration of Ramzan
Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed a breathtaking spectacle on March 18 as Zomato orchestrated a 300-drone show to celebrate Ramzan. The event, held over T-Works, transformed the night sky into a canvas of light…
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Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH – 2025 holiday schedule for public sector employees. According to the announcement on Thursday, March 20, all…
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‘Sahyog’ initiative equips Telangana mentors with AI, career readiness skills
Hyderabad: UMEED, a nonprofit organization focused on women’s empowerment and career readiness, has partnered with the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Telangana, and Social Venture Partners India-Hyderabad Chapter to implement ‘Sahyog,’ a ‘train…
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Raja Singh refuses bulletproof car, slam police for denying gun licence
Hyderabad: After Hyderabad police directed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh to use a bulletproof vehicle for security, he rejected the advisory and instead criticized police for denying his…
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Hyderabad police nab three for interstate ganja smuggling
Hyderabad: Three individuals including two women were arrested on Thursday, March 20 for allegedly transporting ganja across various states. Police officials seized 7 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 2.45 lakh, three…
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Man gets 7 yrs in prison for attempted murder in Kanchan Bagh
Hyderabad: A local court has sentenced a 38-year-old man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a youth in Kanchan Bagh. The accused has been identified as Shaik Fareed…
