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Abdul Wahab Al Shaibi appointed new key holder of Kaaba
Makkah: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced Abdul Wahab bin Zain Al Abidin Al Shaibi as the new chief key holder of the Holy Kaaba after the passing…
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Ex-MP Vinod Kumar advocates reverting to EAMCET over NEET
Hyderabad: Former MP Vinod Kumar said that the state had successfully conducted the EAMCET for 60 years and suggested reverting to this system. Addressing the media, he raised significant concerns about the…
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China’s Chang’e-6 probe brings back first-ever samples from Moon’s far side
Beijing: China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe module returned to Earth on Tuesday, completing its historic mission to collect the first-ever samples from the Moon’s unexplored far side, in a major step forward for…
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Excise policy case: No relief for Delhi CM Kejriwal, to stay in jail
In no relief for Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, the high court stayed his bail order in the excise policy case. This means the AAP chief continues to stay in jail. A…
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World Bank approves USD 150 mn to improve primary healthcare in Sri Lanka
Colombo: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to improve the quality and utilisation of its primary healthcare services, according to a statement.…
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Jagan requests AP Assembly Speaker to recognise him as LoP
Amaravati: YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday requested Assembly Speaker C Ayyannapatrudu to recognise him as the leader of opposition and his party as…
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Accenture invites applications for fresher jobs in Hyderabad, other cities
Hyderabad: Accenture, a US multinational company, has invited applications for fresher jobs in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and other cities. The full-time job requires candidates to be freshers or have experience of not…
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Karnataka: Nandini milk price goes up by Rs 2 from tomorrow
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Tuesday announced a hike in milk prices with effect from June 26, but it also said it would be enhancing the quantity of milk in…
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MP woman claims husband gave ‘triple talaq’ as she supported BJP
Chhindwara: A 26-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district has claimed her husband gave her “triple talaq” after being angry with her for supporting the BJP, among other reasons, police said. The…
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MP BJP honours ‘MISA bandis’ to recall Emergency
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday observed the “Emergency” by organising seminars at party offices across the state. On the occasion, the BJP honoured those who…
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Telangana Dy CM Bhatti meets MLC Jeevan Reddy amid resignation reports
Hyderabad: Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday, June 25, met Congress MLC Jeevan Reddy amid reports of his resignation. Bhatti alongside IT minister Sridhar Babu reached Jeevan Reddy’s residence…
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CCTV captures leopard on Hyderabad outskirts; op launched to trap big cat
Hyderabad: Forest Department launched an operation to capture a leopard which was spotted in Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad, causing alarm among residents. The Forest Department swung into action after the…
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We proved Brian Lara right: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan after win against Bangladesh
Kingstown: West Indian batting great Brian Lara had predicted Afghanistan would reach the T20 World Cup semifinals nearly a month before the tournament began and now that the giant-slayers have made it,…
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Mosque demolished by Delhi administration over anti-encroachment drive
New Delhi: Protests erupted in northwest Delhi’s Mangolpuri area, where portions of a mosque were demolished due to alleged encroachment, amid heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces, officials said on Tuesday.…
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Australian govt welcomes UNESCO Great Barrier Reef report
Canberra: The Australian government has welcomed UNESCO’s recommendation that the Great Barrier Reef remain off the World Heritage in-danger list. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday released…
