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Kerala monk calls for end to shirt removal practice in temples
Varkala: A prominent Hindu monk in Kerala on Tuesday called for an end to the long-drawn practice of demanding to remove the upper attire of male devotees for entering temples. Swami Satchidananda,…
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Winter Delights: Harees draws crowds to Barkas eateries in Hyderabad
A wintry morning is a time when many love to visit Barkas in the southern corner of Hyderabad. The top reason is the ‘harees’, a delicacy similar to the mouth-watering haleem, and…
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8 injured after bomb hits police vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad: At least eight persons were injured in a bomb blast that hit a police vehicle in Bannu district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, police said. Local police said…
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Andhra Pradesh CM aims to launch new welfare schemes in 2025
Amaravati: New welfare schemes and development programmes will be launched during 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday. The Chief Minister greeted all the Telugus on the occasion…
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From giggles to gags, memes 2024 that had us hooked to our screens
As 2024 is dropping its curtains, it has witnessed many viral moments and events. The year showed trends of the meme culture moving on to video-based content, a significant change from the…
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Religious, caste-based violence in India 2024: A concern that refuses to slow down
India’s worsening condition of minorities continued in 2024, especially in the months before and after the Lok Sabha General Elections. The country witnessed a surge in hate speeches, including inflammatory remarks by…
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Check out countries to experience New Year 2025 first
New Year is an occasion celebrated by people crossing religious and cultural boundaries. However, the geographical boundaries separated by different time zones cause the world to welcome the forthcoming year at varying…
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825 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza since October 7
The ongoing 14 months of war between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian-based resistance faction has exacted a significant toll on Israeli military personnel with 825 Israeli forces killed across Gaza since the…
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Over 200 journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
The Israeli ongoing military operation in Gaza has unleashed an unprecedented assault on journalism, with a staggering number of media professionals losing their lives since October 7, 2023, in the war-torn country.…
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Telangana cybersecurity police arrest 7 from Rajasthan
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 7 cybercriminals from Rajasthan, who were allegedly involved in cybercrime in the state. The arrested have been identified as Sourabh Singh Roy, 22,…
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People of Andhra Pradesh are my high command, says CM Naidu
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that five crore people of the state are his high command. Stating that he has no high command, the Telugu Desam…
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AIMIM’s Owaisi alleges illegal construction on Waqf land in Sambhal
New Delhi: Political battle over ‘Pujari Granthi Samman Yojna’ announced by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal intensified on Tuesday, as he launched registration process for the scheme at a temple in Kashmiri Gate…
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Israel announced propaganda budget by USD 150M to combat Gaza narrative
Israel has dramatically announced its propaganda efforts through campaigning “hasbara,” with a significant budget increase for the 2025 fiscal year, Middle East Eye reported. The Israeli Foreign Ministry will receive an extra…
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Kuwait imposes 10 dinar daily fine for visa overstays
In a significant move, Kuwait is set to enforce a comprehensive fine structure for residency law violations beginning on January 5, 2025, designed to ensure strict compliance among expatriates and visitors. New…
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India’s core sector industries record 4.3 pc growth in November
New Delhi: The output of India’s eight core sector industries rose 4.3 per cent year-on-year in November due to a robust growth in cement and steel production during the month, according to…
