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Saudi Arabia voices deep concern over famine in Gaza
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 22, voiced deep concern following the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report confirming famine in the Gaza Strip, condemning what it…
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Pakistan has more mosques than factories: Report
Islamabad: There are over 6,00,000 mosques and 36,000 religious seminaries in Pakistan as compared to 23,000 factories, according to the country’s first ever economic census report. The report comes at a time…
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If we need to struggle a bit for statehood, we will: Omar Abdullah
Jammu: With the hopes for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in the Monsoon Session dashed, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the struggle begins anew from here. “Leave it…
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Saudi Arabia: Red alerts issued for heavy rains, flash floods
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take precautions after the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rainfall and potential flash floods…
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Bangladesh govt warns media against publicising Sheikh Hasina’s statements
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday warned media outlets against broadcasting or publicising statements by Awami League leader and deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, saying that instant legal action will be taken against…
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KSRTC to run 1,500 special buses for festival rush on Aug 26, 27, 31
Bangalore: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Friday announced that it will operate 1,500 special buses from Bengaluru to various destinations across the state to meet the festive rush during…
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Traffic advisory issued for Hyderabad runners marathon on Aug 24
Hyderabad: A traffic advisory has been issued in view of the Hyderabad runners marathon, which is set to take place from People’s Plaza on the Necklace Road to GMC Balayogi Stadium in…
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Murmu signs Online Gaming Bill, imposes jail, heavy fines on money games
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a day after it was cleared by the Parliament, bringing sweeping restrictions on…
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Ex-VP Dhankhar spends days playing Table Tennis and doing Yoga
New Delhi: Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down as the vice president in a surprise move last month, is spending time with his family, as well as playing table tennis and practising yoga.…
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Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets
Dubai: Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading…
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Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds during his tenure as head of state, police said. Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the…
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Hyderabad hospital launches early cancer detection screening
Hyderabad: Arete Hospitals, in collaboration with Epigeneres, on Friday, August 22, launched the Himanshu Roy Cancer Test (HrC) for cancer screening, becoming one of the first hospitals in Hyderabad to offer this…
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Pakistan ready for talks with India on Kashmir, all issues
Islamabad: Pakistan was ready for a comprehensive dialogue with India to discuss Kashmir and all other pending issues, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. “Talks, whenever held, will be not just…
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FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton: Reports
Washington: The FBI is searching the Maryland home of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, a person familiar with…
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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22. The…
