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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…
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Hyderabad Ganesh idol makers seek help from Asaduddin Owaisi
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Ganesh idol makers have sought help from All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi. The idol makers who have set up their tents in Dhoolpet ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi…
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Ban on burqa, hijab, naqab: SC to hear students’ plea of against HC verdict
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it has listed for hearing on August 9 a plea challenging the verdict of the Bombay High Court which had upheld a decision of…
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Sensex, Nifty tumble post RBI monetary policy decision
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued to trade lower on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the ninth time in a…
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Wayanad disaster toll at 413, search for missing 152 continues
Wayanad: The death toll in the landslide-affected Wayanad in Kerala reached 413 on Thursday as the search for 152 missing people continued on day 10. Over 1,000 people from the Defence and…
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Wrestler Antim Panghal set to be deported from Paris for disciplinary breach
Paris: In a major embarrassment for the country, Antim Panghal and her entire entourage is being deported from Paris for a major disciplinary breach where the young wrestler handed her official accreditation…
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Days before admission to engineering college, girl dies by suicide in Medak
Hyderabad: In an incident reported from Jogipet of Medak district, on August 7, Wednesday, a girl died by suicide ahead of admission into an engineering college. The deceased who is identified as…
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BJP working like real estate company: Akhilesh Yadav on Waqf bill
Lucknow: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is just an excuse to sell land in the interest of BJP members, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Thursday and claimed that the saffron party…
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Bangladeshis spend sleepless night amid fears of robbery and looting
Dhaka: Several residents across Bangladesh spent a sleepless night as they gathered in groups to guard the streets amid fears of robbery and looting by criminals in the violence-hit country, where an…
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TGSPDCL orders to clear dangerous cable clutter in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Southern Telangana Power Transmission Corporation has ordered the removal of cables and other objects hanging from power poles in Greater Hyderabad. These cables pose significant risks to pedestrians, vehicular traffic,…
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Fees of engineering colleges in Hyderabad, other Telangana districts to be revised
Hyderabad: The tuition fees of engineering colleges in Hyderabad and other districts in Telangana are going to be revised soon. The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC) has already issued a…
