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Haj 2024: Egypt cracks down on travel agencies over pilgrim deaths
Cairo: The Egyptian government is set to ban the operation of 16 travel agencies for arranging “fraudulent” Haj trips to Saudi Arabia for unregistered pilgrims. At a Haj deaths crisis unit meeting…
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Death toll of Tunisian Haj pilgrims in Makkah reaches 53
Tunis: The death toll among Tunisian pilgrims who performed Haj in Saudi Arabia has risen to 53, the media reported. “Until this Saturday, the number of Tunisian pilgrims who died in holy…
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Education system handed over to ‘mafia’ by Modi govt: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked the Narendra Modi government over the alleged irregularities in national competitive exams, including the NEET-UG, alleging that it has handed over the…
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FIRs registered for wrong-side driving in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A total of 22 FIRs have been registered against commuters for wrong-side driving in various locations on Saturday in Hyderabad. The action was taken after Cyberabad Traffic Police decided to crack…
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Imran Khan’s party reiterates demand for CEC’s resignation over alleged poll rigging
Islamabad: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party on Sunday reiterated its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja’s immediate resignation for failing to hold “free and fair” elections and…
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Man from Andhra among 4 killed in US shooting
Amaravati: A 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh was among four persons killed in firing at a grocery store in Arkansas in the United States. The victim from Andhra Pradesh was identified as…
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It’s something we missed in last two years: Rashid on epic win over Australia
Kingstown: Skipper Rashid Khan lauded Afghanistan for their “massive” win over heavyweights Australia in the T20 World Cup, saying such glorious moments were missing in the last couple of years and attributed…
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Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Sunday with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
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Video: Two held for robbery bid at jewellery store in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Two persons were arrested in connection with the robbery attempt and attack on the owner of a jewellery store here on June 20, police said. The prime accused had returned from…
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Man arrested for making hoax bomb threat to private airline
Chennai: A 27-year-old man hailing from Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district has been arrested for making a hoax bomb threat to a Mumbai-bound Indigo Airlines flight recently, the police said. The arrested person,…
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Jaishankar visiting UAE on Sunday, situation in Gaza on table
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday to hold wide-ranging talks with his counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Besides bilateral issues,…
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SC to hear anticipatory bail plea of OAS officer in DA case
New Delhi: Supreme Court (SC) will hear a plea filed by Odisha Administrative Service officer, Bijaya Ketan Sahoo, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement…
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Near perfect India could play party poopers to under pressure Australia
Gros Islet: India will be out to derail Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign when they take on their shocked and under-pressure opponents in their final Super 8 game here on Monday. A…
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LS: Row over appointment of Mahtab as pro-tem speaker set to cast shadow
New Delhi: The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha beginning Monday will see oath-taking by newly elected members followed by election of the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26 and President…
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One terrorist body recovered in ongoing anti-infiltration operation in Uri
Srinagar: The dead body of a terrorist was recovered by the security forces on Sunday during the ongoing anti-infiltration operation in J&K’s Uri sector. “A dead body of the terrorist was recovered…
