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Guv post should be done away with, has become burden on democracy: Sisodia
New Delhi: Former deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the governor’s post should be scrapped as the institution has become a “burden on democracy” and its role is…
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Russia repels Ukrainian attacks in Kursk: Defence Ministry
Moscow: Russia has repelled six Ukrainian attacks in the Kursk region over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry said Wednesday. Russian armed forces have prevented attempts by Ukrainian mobile groups…
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Indian sports has made great progress in last decade: Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday commended the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes, particularly highlighting the nation’s performance at the recent Olympic Games in Paris and Rohit Sharma-led cricket team’s triumph…
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Google faces potential breakup following monopoly verdict
New York: A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is being considered by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after a landmark court ruling found that the company has monopolised the…
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J&K: Army captain, terrorist killed in Doda encounter
Jammu: An Army captain and a terrorist were killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. A civilian was also injured in…
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Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj fails to obtain US visa
Bengaluru: Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj has failed to obtain a US visa, sources in his family said on Wednesday. Mysuru-based Yogiraj, the sculptor of the Ram Lalla idol installed at Ayodhya’s Ram…
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2023 Asian Games medallist accuses Pak govt of not paying promised Rs 5M
Lahore: Asian Games 2023 silver medalist in javelin competition Yasir Sultan on Wednesday alleged that he has not received any money out of Rs 5 million promised last year by Pakistan Prime…
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Russia’s Belgorod region declares regional emergency amid ongoing tensions
Moscow: The Belgorod region has declared a regional state of emergency due to the escalating situation, with authorities considering elevating the emergency status to the federal level, the region’s Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov…
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Hyderabad social organisations protest Waqf Amendment Bill 2024
Hyderabad: Several Muslim social organizations in the city protested against the ‘Waqf Amendment Bill 2024’ on Wednesday, August 14. Muslim United Federation, Minority Developmental Society, Jamiat-e-Alhadees, All India Sufi Ulema Council, Awaaz,…
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India issues advisory to nationals in Russia amid security concerns
Moscow: The Indian embassy here on Wednesday advised its citizens, including students, residing in Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions of Russia to relocate temporarily to safer places, citing recent “security incidents” in…
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Telangana Congress nominates Abhishek Singhvi as RS candidate for bypoll
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday named Abhishek Manu Singhvi as its candidate for the ensuing Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana. Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in nine states, including Telangana,…
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Attempt to save Kolkata doctor rape-murder accused, says Rahul; TMC hits back
New Delhi: Amid the uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the attempt to save…
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Hyderabad: Cognizant to hire 4000 annually with new Kokapet campus
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated Cognizant’s new campus at 10 lakh square feet on Wednesday, August 14. During the inauguration ceremony, the chief minister announced that 4000 students from engineering…
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Hyderabad: Water stagnation on Ghansi Bazar road irks commuters
Hyderabad: Motorists commuting on the Ghansi Bazaar road behind the Quli Qutb Shah Stadium Road in the Old City of Hyderabad are facing problems due to accumulation of water on the road.…
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Hyderabad: Rachakonda cops arrest 8 for murder of rowdy sheeter
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police arrested eight persons who were involved in the murder of a rowdy sheeter named Khaja Riyazuddin at Balapur on August 9. The prime accused Mohammed Hameed is absconding…
