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Middle East tensions: 311 more Indians evacuated from Iran
New Delhi: The latest batch of 311 Indians arrived in the national capital via a special flight from Mashhad, even as the tensions escalated to a new high in the Middle East…
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What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran’s nuclear facility
In inserting itself into Israel’s war against Iran, Washington unleashed its massive “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Fordo fuel enrichment plant. Those bombs were widely seen as the best chance of damaging or…
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Middle East air travel hit hard as airlines avoid region after US strikes on Iran
New Delhi: Air travel across the Middle East continues to face major disruptions after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday. Airlines are now avoiding large parts of…
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‘We don’t seek war with Iran, strikes to neutralise nuclear threat,’ claims US
Washington: US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday, June 22, that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s…
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RTA to expand Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall metro station
Dubai: In a strategic move to accommodate Dubai’s growing public transport demand, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Emaar Properties, announced on Sunday, June 22, a major expansion of…
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Journalist detained for threatening Turkish President
Istanbul: Turkish authorities detained a prominent journalist for allegedly “threatening” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to state media. The detention of Fatih Altayli, whose daily commentaries on YouTube attract hundreds of thousands…
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Man caught with Rs 15 lakh fake currency in Bachupally
Hyderabad: Bachupally police on Saturday arrested one person for possessing counterfeit currency worth Rs 15 lakh. The accused, Prathipati Prem Chandu, was caught near Nizampet Arch while attempting to deliver fake Rs 500…
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DGCA orders audits of airlines, MROs, airports to enhance safety
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a new set of Comprehensive Special Audits to enhance safety following the jolt to the country’s civil aviation sector in the…
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Democrats demand ‘clear answers’ from Trump over US strikes in Iran
New York/Washington: President Donald Trump must provide American people “clear answers” on his decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites, a democratic senator said, asserting that no president should be allowed to unilaterally…
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Telangana: Kavitha seeks 42 pc BC reservation, Rail Roko on July 17
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Sunday, June 22, sought a 42 percent reservation of Backward Classes (BC) in Telangana and announced to go on a rail roko protest…
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After Siasat report, NGT acts on neglected Katora Houz at Golconda Fort
Hyderabad: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the “poor” and deplorable condition of Katora Houz, a historic water tank located inside Golconda Fort.…
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Telangana min Komatireddy asks for acceleration of infrastructure projects
Hyderabad: Minister for Roads & Buildings (R&B) Komatireddy Venkat Reddy held a review meeting with R&B officials at the Dr BR Ambedkar State Secretariat on Sunday, June 22, directing them to speed up…
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Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi diverted to Riyadh after bomb threat
New Delhi: An Air India flight from the UK’s Birmingham to Delhi was diverted to Riyadh on Saturday night after a bomb threat was reported on board, the airline said on Sunday.…
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Putin has no plans to talk to Trump after US strikes on Iran: Kremlin
Moscow: Russia on Sunday, June 22, strongly condemned the “irresponsible” US strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, asserting that it “grossly violates” international law, UN Charter and UNSC resolutions. Russian President…
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‘Surrender for better future’: Amit Shah appeals to Maoists
Raipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Maoists won’t get rest during monsoon as operations against them will continue during rains, even as he appealed to Maoists to lay down…
