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Telangana inter exams 2026: Nearly 16,000 students skip first day
Hyderabad: Nearly 16,000 students remained absent on the first day of Telangana inter exams 2026. However, the exam was conducted smoothly across examination centres. The second language Paper-I exam, covering Telugu, Hindi,…
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India-EU FTA keeps carbon tax; technical talks to tackle concerns, says German official
New Delhi: The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will not see any exceptions despite the concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but both sides have committed to technical discussions to…
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Bengal SIR: Electoral authorities to submit pending documents by today
New Delhi: Electoral authorities in West Bengal have been directed to ensure that all pending verification documents linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls are submitted to the designated…
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PM Modi among few leaders honoured by Israel and Palestine
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out as one of the few world leaders to have received the highest civilian honours from both Israel and the State of Palestine, reflecting India’s balanced…
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UN sanctions RSF commanders over Sudan’s Darfur atrocities
United Nations: The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that UN experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.” The four commanders…
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US sanctions over 30 linked to Iran’s shadow fleet, arms networks
Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade and weapons programmes. The Treasury Department on Wednesday, February 25, said the action…
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United Muslim Forum flags rising communal tension in Telangana
Hyderabad: The United Muslim Forum (UMF) on Wednesday, February 25, raised alarm over the pattern of communal attacks targeting the minority community across Telangana, demanding that the state government take strict action against…
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Indian expat wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw after 17-year participation
Dubai: A 47-year-old Indian expat working at a typing centre in Dubai has won USD 1 million (Rs 9,08,95,850) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion. Premadasan Makkalikkal from Kerala…
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SCR rolls out Rail Parcel App to ease parcel transport
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) on Wednesday, February 25, launched the ‘Rail Parcel Application’ at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad, to help customers transport parcels through trains. Speaking on the occasion, General…
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Day after surrender, senior Maoist leaders reunite with families
Hyderabad: A day after their surrender before Telangana Police, Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other senior Maoist leaders had an emotional reunion with their family members here on Wednesday. Devuji, a native…
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Maoist leader Sukru kills commander who intended to surrender: Police
Bhubaneswar: A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander, Anwesh, who was carrying a reward of Rs 22 lakh on his head, for intending to surrender before the Odisha Police, a senior…
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Urdu ad in Karnataka: BJP says ‘anti-Kannada,’ Congress hits back
Bengaluru: The ruling Congress and the opposition BJP on Wednesday engaged in a war of words over an Urdu advertisement published in an Urdu daily regarding a Health Department programme. The Karnataka…
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Five OTT platforms blocked in India for streaming obscene content
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday blocked five OTT platforms for streaming obscene content, officials said. They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel,…
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New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in T20 World Cup Super Eights tie
Colombo: Rachin Ravindra claimed 4/27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their Group 2 Super Eights clash of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday. With the win,…
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NHRC directs Nagarkurnool Collector to resolve Chenchus’ forest rights issue
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Wednesday, February 25, directed Nagarkurnool District Collector Badavath Santosh to resolve the issue of the Recognition of Forest Rights (RoFR) pattas not yet issued…
