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Australian govt to make case that US tariffs on foreign films ‘unjustified’

Canberra: Australia’s re-elected Labor Party government will make the case that US tariffs on foreign-made films are “unjustified,” a senior minister has said. Amanda Rishworth, the minister for social services, said on…
Threatened by Trump tariffs, Japan walks delicate tightrope between US and China

Washington: Just as Japan’s top trade negotiator travelled to Washington for another round of tariff talks last week, a bipartisan delegation bearing the name of “Japan-China Friendship” wrapped up a visit to…

ED raids 10 locations in Ahmedabad linked to Rs 100 crore Waqf Board fraud

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at 10 locations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in connection with a Rs 100 crore fraud involving Salim Jummakhan Pathan, who is accused of illegally posing…
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia returns to country after treatment in UK

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday returned to the country from London after four months of medical treatment, according to a media report. Zia went to London on…
Ahead of Miss World 2025 contest, Hyderabad police ban drones in 10 areas

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is going to see the 72nd Miss World 2025 contest from May 10 to 31 and in view of it, police have banned drones in 10 areas of the city.…
Iltija Mufti seeks relief for Pak women living in Kashmir for decades

New Delhi: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and took up cudgels on behalf of Pakistani nationals, especially women, in the Valley facing the…
Air India extends Tel Aviv flight suspension till May 8

New Delhi: Air India has extended the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till May 8. On Sunday, the airline decided to suspend the services till May 6 after its…

Telangana launches pilot nutrition scheme for adolescent girls

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided to provide additional nutrition to girls aged 14 to 18 years to address malnutrition. As a pilot project for the current financial year, the Department of…
Sonu Nigam says ‘Sorry Karnataka’ after being barred from Kannada Film Industry

Mumbai: Singer Sonu Nigam has apologized to the people of Karnataka after being barred from the Kannada Film Industry for his controversial remark on the Kannada language. The playback singer wrote on…
SC discloses asset details of judges on official website

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has decided to place assets of the apex court judges in the public domain by uploading these on its official website. “The Full Court of the Supreme…
Cong chief writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party dialogue on caste census issue

New Delhi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to have a dialogue with all political parties soon on the issue of the caste…
New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s

Wellington: A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media in a move that could see the country follow Australia’s lead in tightening…
Rains damage crops over 2,200 hectares in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati: Standing crops of paddy and maize in more than 2,200 hectares were damaged due to unseasonal rains that lashed Andhra Pradesh during the last two days, officials said. Officials informed Chief…
TGSRTC fined Rs 10000 for overcharging commuter of Rs 10

Hyderabad: The Ranga Reddy District Consumer Commission has ordered the Telangana State Government Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) to compensate a passenger after he was charged different fares for the same journey on…
IMD Hyderabad forecasts rains for four days; intense storms likely on Tuesday

Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad forecasts has predicted four days of rain in various districts of Telangana. In the case of Hyderabad, it has forecast rainfall or thundershowers accompanied by…