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Saudi FM calls for urgent int’l action to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza
Jeddah: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has called on the international community to act immediately to stop Israel’s attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, warning that continued violence threatens peace and…
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FIRs after Islamophobic posts target Banu Mushtaq’s Dasara invite
Two FIRs have been registered in response to the Islamophobic and offensive social media posts triggered after the Congress-led Karnataka government’s inaugural invite to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq for the upcoming…
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Hyderabad philanthropist and real estate pioneer Ghiasuddin Babukhan passes away
Hyderabad: Ghiasuddin Babukhan, one of Hyderabad’s most prominent real estate developers and philanthropist, passed away after a prolonged illness in the city on Monday, August 25. Babukhan, the driving force behind Babukhan…
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‘Bangladeshis not welcome in Assam’: CM hits out at Syeda Hameed, Jamiat chief
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, August 25, lashed out at activist and former Planning Commission member Syeda Saiyidain Hameed for her remark that “Bangladeshis can live here”, asserting that…
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Rs 100 crore land in Jubilee Hills freed from 20-year encroachment
Hyderabad: In a significant anti-encroachment drive, HYDRAA authorities on Monday, August 25, retrieved prime land valued at Rs 100 crore in Jubilee Hills that had been illegally occupied for more than two…
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This 70-year pani puri stall in Hyderabad opens only for 1.5 hours
Hyderabad is popular for the variety of food it has to offer for all kinds of taste buds, to have a party of its own. Amongst the huge variety of cuisines, in…
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Madinah city sees surge in Umrah pilgrims as services expand
Madinah: The holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has witnessed a significant rise in Umrah pilgrims this season, with authorities enhancing services across the Prophet’s Mosque to ensure a smooth and organised…
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How Hyderabad’s Hitech City is turning into global food hub
For years, Hitech City has been defined by its office towers, tech parks and the fast-paced routine of Hyderabad‘s IT workforce. But the landscape is now changing. Beyond the boardrooms and co-working…
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Hyderabad pregnant woman murder: Family wants husband to cremate body part
The family members of pregnant woman, Swathi, who was mercilessly murdered by her husband, Mahender Reddy, in Hyderabad, refused to take her torso for cremation. Her body part is currently in the…
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SC directs apology from Samay Raina, others for jokes on disabled
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, August 25, directed comedian Samay Raina, creator of “India’s Got Latent”, and four others to issue public apologies on social media for making insensitive jokes…
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Netanyahu backs Lebanon move to disarm Hezbollah by 2025
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed the Lebanese cabinet’s “momentous decision” earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025 and it could…
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Video: Australians march nationwide calling for Gaza ceasefire
Sydney: Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets on Sunday, August 24, in one of the country’s largest pro-Palestinian rallies, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and an end…
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Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza
Gaza Strip: At least 20 Palestinians, among them five journalists, were killed on Monday, August 25, when Israeli strikes hit the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, according to Gaza’s…
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India, Fiji decide to boost defence ties
New Delhi: India and Fiji on Monday firmed up a broad action plan to expand their defence ties following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s extensive talks with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka.…
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Rahul Gandhi slams centre over lathi charge on protesting SSC aspirants
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday strongly condemned the Delhi Police’s lathi charge on SSC aspirants and teachers who were protesting at Ramlila Maidan, calling it a “hallmark of a…
