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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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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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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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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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Himachal Pradesh govt approves study on cannabis cultivation
Dharamshala: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Friday, January 25, approved a pilot study on cannabis cultivation to evaluate and recommend the future roadmap for the product’s industrial and medicinal use. The pilot…
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AAP’s toughest challenge yet; there is a touch of defensiveness too
Aam Aadmi Party which came into existence with the derring-do of the common man and formed a government in its first electoral outing in 2013 has come a long way. It stayed…
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Rags to riches: Spectacular rise of Simran, cricketer from Mumbai’s Dharavi slum
Provided one has talent and works hard, cricket is the latest way of turning oneself into a millionaire. There have been several cases of children from poor families rising to the top…