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Telangana: Nagarjuna Sagar retaining wall collapses, no casualties
Hyderabad: In an incident that allegedly occurred on August 1, the retaining wall of the Sunkishala project of the Nagarjuna Sagar dam across Krishna river in Nalgonda collapsed. No casualties were reported.…
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Blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty: Saudi Arabia on Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
Saudi Arabia has described Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh’s killing as a “blatant violation” of Iran’s sovereignty, Al Jazeera reported. Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister, Waleed al-Khereiji, said his country rejects…
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Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away at 80
Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, known for his efforts to bring industry to the state, died on Thursday at his Kolkata home following old age-related ailments. The former chief…
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Indian President calls for deeper education ties with New Zealand
Auckland: Indian President Droupadi Murmu has called for New Zealand to collaborate with India on enhancing education ties. Speaking at the New Zealand International Education Conference in Wellington on Thursday, during her…
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Sheikh Hasina will return once democracy is restored in Bangladesh: Son Sajeeb
Kolkata: Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Thursday and…
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GHMC invites public to register as ‘street dog feeder’
Hyderabad: With an aim to foster harmonious coexistence between humans and animals, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is inviting citizens to register as street dog feeders. The voluntary registration process will…
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Empowering Emirati students abroad is key focus for UAE leadership: Sultan Al Neyadi
Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, emphasised the importance of connecting with students studying overseas and introducing initiatives to boost their skills to establish a model…
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Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urges Bangladesh to protect minorities
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, August 8 urged the Bangladesh authorities to protect the minorities amid unrest. In a recent X post, Owaisi…
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RBI hikes limit for tax payments via UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank has decided to enhance the limit for tax payments through UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh per transaction, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Thursday.…
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Swiggy partners in Hyderabad refuse non-veg parcels of customers
Hyderabad: A new problem of prejudice seems to be creeping up amongst delivery partners, more with Swiggy in the city off-late. On a handful of occasions recently, Swiggy Genie partners have refused…
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Hyderabad: Comedian Bithri Sathi apologises for comments on Gita
Hyderabad: Stand-up comedian Bithiri Sathi, who was at the centre of a controversy after he allegedly made inappropriate comments against the Bhavad Gita, tendered an apology on Thursday, August 8. A case…
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Oppn opposes Waqf Bill, calls it ‘draconian’; Centre defends
New Delhi: The Opposition on Thursday, August 8, protested against the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, with Congress MP KC Venugopal calling it “draconian” and an “attack…
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Oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracts 610 projects worth USD 406 billion
The oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracted 610 projects implemented by 356 foreign and Arab companies, with a total investment cost of USD 406 billion between January 2003 and May…
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Telangana: Five IPS officers promoted to Director General rank
Hyderabad: In a fresh round of promotions, five IPS (Indian Police Service) officers in Telangana were promoted to director general on Thursday, August 8. All promoted officers belong to the 1994 batch of…
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Hyderabad police on alert as unrest continues in Bangladesh
Hyderabad: Police in Greater Hyderabad are on the alert to check the possible arrival of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants following unrest in the neighbouring country. Police personnel were thoroughly checking trains arriving from…
