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Many countries denounce Israel for bombing Gaza, call for ceasefire
As the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas entered its 12th day on Wednesday, October 18, several countries across the world condemned Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, accusing it of committing “war…
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Guinness World Record: Dubai has world’s highest running track
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for highest running track on a building. The title was received by…
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Helicopter services at affordable airfare to begin soon: CM Sukhu
Shimla: Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur and Rakkar in Kangra district, and Reckong-Peo in Kinnaur district would commence soon, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday. The heliports have been identified…
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Israel-Hamas war: Emirates extends flight suspension to Tel Aviv
Dubai-based Emirates airlines on Wednesday, October 18, extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until Thursday, October 26, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.…
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EV readiness: UAE ranks 1st in MENA, 7th in the world
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked first in the MENA region and 7th globally in the electric vehicle (EV) readiness index. This came in a report, “Global Electric…
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Farmers near Bengaluru int’l airport oppose land acquisition, govt to call another meeting
Bengaluru: Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Wednesday said that another meeting would be called after October 25 to discuss acquiring 1,777 acres, in Channarayapatna hobli of Devanahalli taluk,…
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Discussed ‘some issues of particularly confidential nature’ with Chinese Pre Xi: Putin
Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he had a lengthy and productive discussion with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on “some issues of a particularly confidential nature” as the two…
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Andhra govt school students to get doubt clearance app on tabs
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is set to launch a doubt clearance bot (app) for government school students to offer a comprehensive educational experience, an official said on Wednesday. Developed…
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Mobile internet services in Manipur to be restored soon, says CM
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said mobile internet services will be restored in the state within “four to five days.” Speaking at a public programme at the mini…
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Nuh violence: Cong MLA Mamman Khan granted regular bail
Nuh: A court here on Wednesday granted regular bail to Congress MLA Mamman Khan in two cases linked to the July 31 Nuh violence. Khan, who was arrested on September 15, was…
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Political party fighting us as has money, central agencies, we have people’s support: Abhishek
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said no power in the world can defeat those who have people’s support. Attending a meeting at Budge Budge in South 24…
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Indian expat wins Rs 22 lakh in Mahzooz draw with last-minute entry
Abu Dhabi: A Saudi Arabia-based Indian expat won a guaranteed raffle prize of 100,000 dirhams (Rs 22,66,636) in the 150th Mahzooz Saturday Millions. The winner Shafeek matched five out of the six…