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Bangladesh arrests 34 Indian fishermen; New Delhi seeks their early return
New Delhi: Bangladesh has apprehended 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters and India has been pressing Dhaka to ensure their safe and early return, official sources said on…
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Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church
Deir al-Balah: Top church leaders visited Gaza on Friday after its only Catholic church was struck by an Israeli shell the day before, an attack that killed three people and wounded ten,…
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UAE to roll out sugar-based tax on sweetened drinks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement a new sugar-content-based excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced on…
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Translation tool incorrectly declares CM Siddaramaiah dead, Meta apologises
Bengaluru: Social media giant Meta has apologised after its automatic translation tool erroneously declared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dead while translating a condolence message posted by the Karnataka CMO in Kannada on Facebook.…
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Hyderabad sees 75 pc drop in ‘digital arrest’ frauds in 2025
Hyderabad: As an increasing awareness amongst the population has resulted in a drastic 75 percent reduction in ‘digital arrest’ frauds in Hyderabad in 2025, police stated on Thursday, July 17. In a…
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Rajnath, Shah, other ministers hold strategy meet ahead of Monsoon Session
New Delhi: Several Union ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, J P Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, held a strategy session at the defence minister’s residence here on Thursday ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon…
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BJP’s Madhavi Latha vying for Goshamahal seat after Raja Singh’s exit
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madhavi Latha, who unsuccessfully contested for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in 2024, is reportedly vying for a ticket for the Goshamahal Assembly seat which is…
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Execution of Indian nurse in Yemen stayed, efforts on: Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday, July 18, informed the Supreme Court that efforts were on and the government was trying everything possible to ensure Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, on death row…
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Watch: Bathukamma Kunta fills up as heavy rains lash Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner, AV Ranganath, said the Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet received significant inflows following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Friday, July 18. Heavy…
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Israel to boost defence spending amid ongoing conflicts
Jerusalem: Israel will raise its defence spending by 42 billion shekels (about 12.5 billion US dollars) in 2025 and 2026, the ministries of finance and defence said Thursday in a statement. Local…
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Telangana ACB raids sub-registrar offices, seizes Rs 97880 in cash
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday, July 17, conducted surprise checks at several Sub-Registrar offices (SRO) and seized a total of Rs 97,880 of unaccounted cash. Raid at Bibi Nagar…
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UAE overtakes US in supertall skyscrapers
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially outpaced the United States (US) in the number of skyscrapers reaching 300 metres or more, according to a newly published report by the…
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Rs 500 crore Trust set up by Tata Sons for victims of AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad
Mumbai: Tata Sons on Friday, July 18, formalised and completed the registration of a public charitable Trust worth Rs 500 crore in Mumbai, dedicated to the victims of the tragic accident of…
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Spurious toddy in Hyderabad: Woman dies at OGH; toll rises to 10
Hyderabad: A woman who had consumed spurious toddy in Hyderabad earlier this month died on July 17 while undergoing treatment at the Osmania General Hospital, taking the death toll due to spurious…
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Top 4 places to learn boating in Hyderabad for beginners
When the chaos of city life becomes too loud, water is what offers peace and a quieter escape to many. In Hyderabad, many lakes and reservoirs are offering tranquillity in the form…
