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UAE to build dams, canals to mitigate impact of heavy rainfall
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to build dams and canals in 13 residential areas to prevent flooding and mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall. On Friday, October 18, the…
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Panel submits ‘uniform civil code’ rules to Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun: The draft rules for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, prepared by a committee chaired by former chief secretary Shatrughan Singh, were handed over to chief minister…
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Right-wing media falsely labels Ghaziabad incident as ‘urine jihad’
A shocking case came to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad where a 32-year-old domestic worker identified as Reena was arrested for allegedly mixing her urine into the flour dough which was used…
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Hamas confirms Yahya Sinwar’s death; responds to Israel PM’s hostage demand
Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Friday, October 18 confirmed the death of its chief Yahya Sinwar in an Israeli operation in Gaza on Thursday. Hamas also addressed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s demand…
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Delhi court grants bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain after 2 years in prison
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday, October 18, granted bail to AAP leader and former Delhi cabinet minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case, citing “delay in trial” and his…
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Telangana Bajrang Dal to protest Secunderabad temple desecration on Sat
Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of the Bajrang Dal on Friday, October 18, demanded authorities act against those vandalising temples in Hyderabad and announced a protest at the collectorate on Saturday, October 19.…
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Kohli becomes fourth Indian batter to cross 9000 runs in test cricket
Bengaluru: Batting maestro Virat Kohli became the fourth Indian to cross 9000 runs in Test cricket, scaling another peak in a glorious career during the third day of the opening match against…
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After killing Yahya Sinwar, Netanyahu says war can end tomorrow; sets condition
Tel Aviv: Following Israel’s confirmation of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s death, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the people of Gaza, offering a path to end the war. Netanyahu stated that the conflict…
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Haryana to offer free dialysis to chronic kidney patients: CM Saini
Chandigarh: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday, October 18 announced all government hospitals in Haryana will offer free dialysis to chronic kidney patients, fulfilling the ruling BJP’s first poll promise. Addressing…
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Dubai Internet City, India’s Nasscom enter partnership for global innovation
Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading technology hub has entered a strategic partnership with India’s National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) to drive technological innovation and foster cross-border talent development…
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Bangladesh cuts egg import duties, from 25 to 5 pc
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) Thursday, October 18 drastically cut import duty on eggs from 25 percent to 5 percent to help rein in prices. The egg import duty cut…
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Gunmen crossing from Jordan wound two Israelis near Dead Sea
Jerusalem: Two Israelis were wounded south of the Dead Sea by two or three gunmen who crossed the border from Jordan on Friday. According to the report, one injured was in moderate…
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Bullet-riddled body of Bihar native recovered in J&K
Srinagar: The bullet-riddled body of a Bihar resident was recovered by police on Friday, October 18 in Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian district. Police said that the bullet-riddled body of a Bihar resident,…
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‘Ensure better services to people’: GHMC commissioner to officials
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioner Ilambarithi K on Friday, October 18, directed officials to provide better services to the people of Hyderabad. He enquired about the works and programmes being…
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Saudi Arabia: Indian passport service portal to shut down for 3 days
The Indian passport service portal will be down for four days due to technical maintenance, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said in a statement on Friday, October 18. The portal…
