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Woman ‘gangraped’ in Odisha’s Jajpur, 2 held
Jajpur: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two men at Chandikhole area in Odisha’s Jajpur district, police said on Sunday, September 6. Two accused were arrested on Saturday, after the woman…
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Two different faces of feminism – Gloria Steinem, Dolly Parton
Los Angeles: One shaped and delivered the language of feminism. The other rejected the label but showed how feminism can be done: with a microphone dusted in rhinestones, and without apology. Gloria…
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Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative: RTI
Jaipur: Every fourth account under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is inoperative, while nearly 5.72 crore accounts had zero balance, according to an RTI reply. More than 59 crore accounts under…
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Telangana: Fire at HDFC bank as staff forgets to turn off AC
Hyderabad: An air-conditioner burst at an HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) bank in Godavarikhani, Pedapalli district, on Sunday, September 6, after the staff reportedly forgot to switch it off the previous day.…
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Inter-state thieves held for stealing cigarettes worth Rs 5.35 lakh
Hyderabad: Five inter-state suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing cigarette boxes valued at Rs 5.35 lakh from a shop in the town. Police recovered several cigarette packets, Rs 60,000 cash, a car,…
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Back-to-back attacks on Christians in Bengal reported in August
West Bengal: A Christian family was allegedly attacked by a Hindutva group while bidding farewell to a departed soul in a cemetery inside a church premises in West Bengal. The incident occurred…
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IPO action intensifies as 11 cos target Rs 7,055 cr next week
New Delhi: The primary market is poised for another action-packed week, with 11 main-board companies, including Rentomojo, Karamtara Engineering and Kanohar Electricals, set to raise Rs 7,055 crore through initial public offerings…
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War-hit Sudan turns to solar power as blackouts deepen
Omdurman: For almost a year, Randa al-Mansour, a 31-year-old Sudanese housewife, has relied on solar energy panels installed on the rooftop of her building to survive the recurrent blackouts triggered by the…
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Haj pilgrims must complete first medical fitness check by Sept 15
Bengaluru: Haj pilgrims selected for the 2027 pilgrimage will have to undergo a mandatory two-stage medical screening and obtain fitness certificates before travelling, the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services has…
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Minor raped in UP; accused arrested
Muzaffarnagar: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by a youth with the help of his two accomplices in a village here, police said on Sunday, September 6. The main accused,…
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TN CM promises tech upgrades, reduced workload for police
Chennai: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday, September 6, extended his greetings to the Tamil Nadu police force on police day, pledging that his government will prioritise reducing workload, integrating modern…
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Fuel tanker explosion in western Iran kills 11
Tehran: At least 11 people were killed and seven others wounded as a fuel tanker exploded in a traffic accident in western Iran on Saturday, state-run IRIB news agency reported. The incident…
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Ground report: What happens on SIR hearing day in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad: The notice phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway in Hyderabad, with voters who receive notices being called for hearings. Voters are receiving notices for different…
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Telangana Assembly Monsoon Session set for stormy start on Sep 7
Hyderabad: The monsoon session of the Telangana assembly beginning on Monday is expected to be stormy as the ruling Congress and main opposition BRS prepare to lock horns while the BJP looks…
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Ram temple theft: Accused’s judicial custody extended till Sept 18
Ayodhya (UP): A court here on Saturday, September 5, extended till September 18 the judicial custody of all eight accused arrested in connection with the alleged theft of donations at the Ram…
