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Kuwait declares 3-day public holiday for Shab-e-Meraj
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced a three-day public holiday in observance of Shab-e-Meraj. The holiday will begin on Thursday, January 30, and will extend through to Saturday, February 1,…
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Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Team India needs Rohit, Virat for 3-4 years more’, says Yograj Singh
Chandigarh: Ahead of the announcement of the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has backed captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for next month’s eight-team competition despite…
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PV Sindhu approaches new season with ‘new goals’ and ‘new life’
New Delhi: After her gorgeous wedding in Udaipur, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has shifted her focus to the competitive circuit and is approaching the new season with “new goals” and a…
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You cannot compare one generation of cricketers with another: Kapil Dev
New Delhi: It is needless to compare two generations of players and pass a judgement on who was better, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev said on Monday and refused to get into a…
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As residents travel to celebrate Sankranti, Hyderabad roads fall quiet
Hyderabad: With a large chunk of Hyderabad’s population away to celebrate Sankranti in their hometowns, the city roads became a playground for flying kites and cricket for the locals. On Monday, January…
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Saudi Arabia offers new benefits to importers, exporters
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the expansion of its “Authorized Saudi Economic Operator Program” by offering new benefits and incentives for importers and…
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Court to hear case against Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots
New Delhi: A Delhi court is likely to resume on January 28 hearing arguments in a 1984-anti Sikh riots case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler. Special Judge Jitendra Singh adjourned the matter…
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Ex-UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov deboarded from flight
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was deboarded from his plane after a disagreement with a flight attendant over emergency exit row seating. Nurmagomedov was flying with Frontier Airlines…
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Mathura Shahi Idgah row: SC to hear mosque committee’s plea on Jan 15
New Delhi: The Supreme Court would on January 15 hear a plea of the mosque management committee against an order rejecting its petition in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura, UP.…
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Telangana man beaten to death by wives for harassing daughter
Hyderabad: A man was allegedly beaten to death with a pestle by his two wives for harassing their daughter in Gurramtanda village, Chivvemla Mandal, Suryapet district, on Monday, January 13. The accused,…
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Son-in-law’s first Sankranti in Hyderabad celebrated with a feast of 130 dishes
It is a routine custom in India for son-in-laws to get pampered like no other when visiting their in-laws. Mallikarjun, a resident of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh witnessed his share of the…
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UAE’s low-cost airline allows hand baggage of up to 10kg
Air Arabia, the low-cost airline based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has increased its hand baggage allowance, allowing passengers to carry up to 10kg of hand baggage during their flights. This…
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Sambhal cop faces probe for joining religious events in uniform
An official investigation has been initiated against Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal circle officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary for allegedly violating uniform regulations and the Code of Conduct. The inquiry follows a formal complaint filed…
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Saudi Arabia to enforce mandatory qualification verification for work visas
Saudi Arabia is set to introduce a mandatory pre-verification of professional and academic qualifications of Indian nationals for all work visa applications, effective from Tuesday, January 14. This initiative, initially proposed six…
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India summons Bangladesh’s deputy high commissioner over border tensions
New Delhi: Bangladesh’s deputy high commissioner Md Nural Islam was summoned by the ministry of external affairs over border-related issues, in New Delhi, on Monday, January 13. Islam was summoned a day after…
