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Malayalis in Riyadh mark Saudi National Day with cycle rally
Riyadh: Gulf Malayali Federation (GMF) on Wednesday, September 23, marked Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day with a solidarity declaration and cycle rally, bringing together members of the expatriate community in Riyadh. The…
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Ganesh immersion: Future City wine shops closed from Sept 25-26
Hyderabad: Ahead of the final Ganesh idol immersion, Future City Police Commissioner Dr. Tarun Joshi has directed all liquor outlets, toddy shops, and restaurant bars in the commissionerate’s jurisdiction to shut down.…
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Four teens run over by Rajya Rani Express in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: Four teenagers died on the spot and one was seriously injured after being hit by the Rajya Rani Express in Tekkali town, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, September 23. The accident…
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SC bench divided on CEC appointment law, refers case to CJI
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 23, delivered a split verdict on whether a batch of petitions challenging the 2023 law on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)…
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Revision plea challenging division of Nizam properties dismissed
Hyderabad: In a major blow to Azmet Jah and Shekhyar Jan, children of of Mukarram Jah the eight Nizam who passed away in 2023, the Telangana High Court dismissed their attempt to…
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Form 6 changes illegal, differences within EC serious: Ex-CEC
New Delhi: Changes to the statutory voter registration Form 6 are “absolutely wrong and illegal”, former chief election commissioner O P Rawat said on Wednesday, September 23, while describing revelations of differences…
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TGHRC seeks report on infant deaths during Adilabad RIMS fire
Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the fire incident at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Adilabad,…
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Police clarify on advocate manhandling video inside Attapur PS
Hyderabad: The police have clarified on a viral video showing cops allegedly manhandling an advocate inside the Attapur Police Station, saying that the video has been taken out of context and does…
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Tamil man faces Saudi death sentence over Prophet Muhammad post
Colombo: A Tamil man from Sri Lanka is facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia over a Facebook comment concerning Prophet Muhammad. Sivarasa Anojan, a member of Sri Lanka’s Tamil community, is…
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Sack CEC Gyanesh, arrest him; stop SIR immediately: Oppn
New Delhi: Expansive red flags raised by two Election Commissioners within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ list triggered a massive political storm on Wednesday, September 23,…
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Telangana HC seeks compliance report on Ganesh noise curbs
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state home department to file a compliance report on its earlier orders curbing loud sound systems during Ganesh festivities, after pulling up police for…
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Portion of Charminar damaged due to heavy rains in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad’s Old City for around 30 minutes, damaging a portion of the historic Charminar. The white cement plaster on the side of the Charminar facing Laad Bazaar peeled…
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Adilabad RIMS fire: 5 dead, govt announces Rs 5L each ex gratia
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, September 23, announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased even as the death toll in the Adilabad Rajiv…
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Israeli envoy walks out of UNGA over Erdogan’s genocide claim
The Israeli delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of an “insatiable genocidal mindset” over its war in Gaza. Israeli Ambassador to…
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Turkish President again raises Kashmir issue during UN address
United Nations: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again raised the issue of Kashmir during his address to world leaders at the high-level 81st session of the UN General Assembly. “In South…
