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Delayed humanitarian pause in Gaza could fuel polio outbreak in children
Gaza: Delaying a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of polio spreading among children, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)…
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Saudi oil revenue hits 3-year low, impacts mega-projects: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil export revenues fell to their lowest level in three years, due to the decline in oil prices and the Kingdom’s decision to reduce production. Citing government…
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US must speed up process for issuing tourist visa, says top Indian official
New Delhi: There is a need to expedite the “cumbersome” process of getting a US visa that Indian nationals face, to promote tourism between the two countries which enjoy a strong bilateral…
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Video: Fire breaks out at Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: A fire broke out on Friday, August 23, at the renowned Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, causing panic among customers and staff. The incident occurred when flames and thick smoke were…
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Ukraine: Jaishankar explains PM Modi’s ‘hug’ diplomacy
Kyiv: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy here on Friday, he first shook hands and immediately gave him a warm hug. The hug to the top leader of…
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US jobless claims data allays fears over economic slowdown
Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) The number of Americans filing fresh applications for unemployment benefits edged up only marginally for the week ended August 17, easing fears over a sharp slowdown in the…
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Hyderabad: Traffic advisory issued ahead of Marathon on Sunday
Hyderabad: With less than 24 hours left for the Hyderabad Runners Marathon event scheduled to take place on August 25 (Sunday), the city traffic police issued an advisory for commuters for the…
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Abu Dhabi rents may surge by 30% following launch of new rental index
Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape is undergoing swift changes after the launch of the Emirates’s first official rental index by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). This index aims to enhance…
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Hyderabad police bust international human trafficking ring, rescue 17 women
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police busted an international human trafficking ring and apprehended three individuals involved in running a prostitution operation at a residence in Kondapur. During the raid conducted by the anti-human…
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American influencer jailed for 3 months for assaulting Dubai police
A 24-year-old American social media influencer and his brother have been sentenced to three months in jail in Dubai for allegedly assaulting police officers while intoxicated, officials told AFP on Thursday, August…
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Hyderabad: Meeting held to discuss road safety measures, minimise fatalities
Hyderabad: A high-level review meeting on road safety was conducted here on Friday, August 23, where various topics including minimising road fatalities, safety laws, and traffic education among others were discussed. The…
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NHRC issues notices to Andhra authorities over food poisoning incidents
New Delhi: The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of two reported incidents of food poisoning in Andhra Pradesh that caused serious health complications among students and orphans. The alleged incidents, which…
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Stranded, Telangana NRI dies in Saudi desert
Jeddah: A Telangana NRI has died, reportedly of thirst under the heart of blazing sun, after losing his way in a vast desert in eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The deceased hails…
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T-NAB reports misappropriation at de-addiction centres in Telangana
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Anti-Narcotics Bureau (T-NAB) has submitted a report to the state government about the funds being siphoned by certain de-addiction centres that were misappropriating the amount given to them…
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Hyderabad: ACB nabs tax officer for accepting Rs 35k bribe
Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested the Deputy Commercial Tax Officer of Narayanaguda Circle after he got caught demanding and accepting Rs. 35,000 from a complainant in exchange for overlooking discrepancies in…
