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New Zealand PM proposes banning children from using social media
Wellington: New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday, August 24, was “harm being…
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Tanker catches fire after projectile strike off Saudi Arabia
A tanker caught fire after an unknown projectile struck the vessel about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast on Monday, August 24. The United Kingdom Maritime…
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Two Telangana men seek help over Rs 13 crore Saudi blood money
Riyadh: Two Telangana men are seeking relief in separate legal cases in Saudi Arabia involving financial claims of about Rs 13.3 crore. The cases involve 50-year-old Suheeb Nahdi, a resident of Bandlaguda…
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Four held for peddling 48 kg of dry ganja in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A gang of four interstate drug peddlers was arrested in Hyderabad on Saturday, August 22, and 48 kg of dry ganja was seized from them. The accused, identified as Bandiya, a…
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Telangana likely to introduce 121 new beer, whiskey brands
Hyderabad: Telangana government is likely to introduce 121 new beer and whiskey brands, the Telangana Excise and Enforcement Department announced on Sunday, August 23. The department has also invited objections, if any,…
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Gachibowli building collapse: Owner held at Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police have arrested the owner of an under-construction building that collapsed in Gachibowli two days ago, at Hyderabad International Airport. Syed Sajid, who allegedly constructed the seven-storey building on…
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Saudia offers up to 50 pc discount on international flights
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has launched a promotional offer with discounts of up to 50 pc on eligible international flights in Economy and Business Class. The booking window runs from…
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Cyberabad police seize 100 tonnes of chicken waste in raids
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police and veterinary officials seized 100 tons of chicken waste during raids across the commissionerate on Monday, August 24. According to the police, the accused sold the chicken waste…
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Hyderabad student dies by suicide in US after 4-month job search
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a student from Hyderabad who was depressed over his job search has allegedly died by suicide in the United States (US). The student has been identified as…
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Hyderabad voters begin receiving SIR notices – Check status online
Hyderabad: Voters in Hyderabad have started receiving notices amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. More than 12 lakh voters in the city are going to get notices…
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Bank unions threaten nationwide strike to press for 5-day banking
New Delhi: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to go on a nationwide strike on September 11 over the delay in implementing five-day banking, differences over the performance-linked incentive…
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Tiger sighting scare in Anegundi, forest officials launch alert
Gangavathi: Forest department officials have stepped up vigilance in villages around Anegundi following reports of a tiger sighting in the hill ranges, urging residents to exercise caution and avoid venturing alone into…
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TN CM Vijay announces more free buses for women
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday, August 24, announced expansion of the fare-free bus travel scheme for women and made services such as deluxe and express free for…
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Chartered Accountant booked for Rs 465 crore fraud in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A chartered accountant and his associates have been booked for foreign remittance fraud worth Rs 464.8 crore in Hyderabad through two shell companies in 2022-23. The Central Crime Station registered a…
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Uganda, Burundi discuss deploying troops to Gaza security force
Gaza Strip: Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by US President Donald Trump’s Board…
