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Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia N-plant runs on generators, safety woes mount
Kyiv: Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, prompting mounting safety concerns. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, announced a USD 90 billion arms agreement with…
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Dubai regulator bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from taking new clients
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch of HDFC Bank Limited from onboarding new clients or promoting financial services until further notice. In…
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Atleast 10 dead in stampede at actor-turned politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu
Karur: At least 10 persons, including children, were feared dead in a stampede-like situation in actor-politician Vijay’s heavily crowded rally here on Saturday, officials said. At least 30 people fainted and were…
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VHP’s Alok Kumar warns Ladakh protests could be rehearsal for Nepal
New Delhi: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar on Saturday said the violent protests that erupted in Ladakh earlier this week might be a “rehearsal” to create Bangladesh and Nepal-like situations…
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Telangana CM to kick off Future City infra works on Sunday
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will lay the foundation stone for the Bharat Future City Development Authority (FCDA) building and the Greenfield Radial Road Phase 1 at Meerkhanpet in Kandukur mandal,…
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Minister inaugurates 288 Indiramma houses in Rasoolpura
Hyderabad: Telangana minister for Revenue and Housing Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday, September 27, inaugurated 288 double-bedroom houses in Rasoolpura under the Indiramma housing scheme. The event was attended by Hyderabad In-charge…
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Telangana HC posts hearing on BC quota plea in local body elections to Oct 8
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Saturday posted the hearing on October 8 over petitions challenging the state government’s order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. In…
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VHP cautions govt, SC on planned country-wide protests by AIMPLB on Waqf Act
New Delhi The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday raised questions over the All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s plan to hold nationwide protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, and urged the…
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Jubilee Hills by election: Karnan tells poll officers to ensure impartiality
Hyderabad: District Election Officer RV Karnan instructed nodal officers appointed for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency by-elections to maintain neutrality and conduct the elections impartially and transparently in accordance with the…
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Hyderabad rains: GHMC commissioner inspects flood-hit Musi areas
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner RV Karnan on Saturday conducted a field inspection of flood-affected areas along the Musi River, which is witnessing heavy inflows due to continuous rains upstream.…
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Ousted Nepal PM Oli denies ordering fire on Gen Z protesters
Kathmandu: Nepal’s deposed prime minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday denied giving shooting orders during the ‘Gen Z’ protests, as he spoke publicly for the first time since his ouster earlier…
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Hyderabad police launch new drive to protect women in public transport
Hyderabad: The Telangana Police Women Safety Wing has started a joint programme in association with different transport agencies to stop harassment of women on public and private transport.The move is part of…
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As long as I live, I will work for poor: Andhra CM Naidu
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that “as long as I am alive, I will work for the poor,” emphasising that he is “always thinking about them.”…
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Indian Army promotes Malegaon blast acquitted Lt Col Purohit to Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit’s promotion to the post of Colonel has sparked debate due to his history of being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The special NIA court, on…
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Hyderabad rains: Sudden release floods Musi banks, locals caught off guard
Hyderabad: For residents of Moosanagar and Vinayakaveedhi Rasoolpura, and Shankar Nagar areas located on the banks of the Musi River in Hyderabad, water inundating their houses isn’t a new occurrence. But on…
