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AP government to scrap two-child policy for local body elections
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to drop the law banning individuals with more than two children from contesting in rural and urban local body elections. The rule will be scrapped by…
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Video: Stray dog attacks 18-month-old toddler in Karimnagar
Hyderabad: An 18-month-old toddler sustained severe injuries after a stray dog attacked him while he was playing on a subway in Karimnagar near Satavahana University on Wednesday, August 7. The CCTV footage…
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Wrestler Aman Sehrawat enters Paris Olympics semifinals
Paris: Young Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat rekindled India’s hopes of a medal in wrestling, demolishing former world champion Zelimkhan Abakarov of Albania by technical superiority to seal a place in the 57kg…
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Centre to diplomatically deal with attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed confidence that the Centre will address the alleged attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh through diplomatic efforts. He assured that…
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Asaduddin Owaisi opposes ‘divisive’ Waqf Amendment Bill
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, August 8, opposed the introduction of the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. “I oppose…
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FPIs invested over Rs 11,000 crore in IT sector last month: NSDL
New Delhi: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested Rs11,763 crore ($1.40 billion) in July, according to NSDL data. It is the highest investment since April 2022 when a new sectoral classification was implemented…
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Charles Schwab plans Technology Development Centre in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Charles Schwab, a global leader in financial services, has chosen Hyderabad as the prospective location for its first Technology Development Centre in India. The decision followed fruitful discussions between Telangana Chief…
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Nazara acquires UK-based Fusebox Games for Rs 228 crore
Mumbai: Gaming and sports media company Nazara Technologies on Thursday said it has acquired Fusebox Games, a UK-based gaming studio, for Rs 228 crore ($27.2 million) in an all-cash deal. Fusebox offers…
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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…
