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Vatican expands visitor experience at St Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary
Vatican City: Fancy a pizza with a view? The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to…
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Hindu Raksha Dal member held for damaging old mazar in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: Taking cognisance of a video clip that has gone viral on social media, police in this Uttar Pradesh district arrested a functionary of the Hindu Raksha Dal on Monday, February 16,…
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Three held for duping Hyderabad trader of Rs 19 crore cryptocurrency
Hyderabad: The Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad arrested three people for allegedly robbing cryptocurrency worth Rs 19 crore (USDT 21,04,089) from a 44-year-old trader via a fake KYC verification website. According to…
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Hyderabad a towering testimony to communal harmony: Commissioner
Hyderabad: Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Monday, February 16, called upon Peace Committee members to act as a bridge between the police and public to maintain Hyderabad’s communal harmony and make it a…
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Hyderabad rowdy sheeter banished in 2025 held for kidnapping, assault
Hyderabad: A 27-year-old rowdy sheeter, who was banished in 2025 for a year from Hyderabad during the former police commissioner CV Anand’s term, was arrested on Monday, February 16, by the Balapur…
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Residents’ groups oppose Musi Riverfront project in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), a coalition of civil society activists, environmentalists, human rights groups and residents from several colonies along the river, on Monday, February 16, opposed what it termed the…
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Choice between dogs and Muslims not difficult: US Congressman Randy Fine
Florida: US Congressman Randy Fine, on Monday, February 16, stirred controversy after he claimed that if he were ever forced to choose between dogs and Muslims, the choice “is not a difficult…
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SC rejects plea over hoardings ‘prohibiting’ entry of pastors in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday. February 16, dismissed a plea challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court order in a matter pertaining to hoardings that allegedly prohibit the entry of pastors and…
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Hyderabad: Salesman held for stealing 1 kg gold from jewellery shop
Hyderabad: A salesperson has been arrested for allegedly stealing one kilogram of gold worth Rs 1.65 crore from the outlet of a Kerala-based jewellery group, Joyalukkas, with the entire stolen property recovered…
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British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from ancient Middle East displays
London: The British Museum has removed references to the term “Palestine” from some displays relating to the ancient Middle East following concerns raised about its historical use, according to Anadolu Agency. The…
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Land-for-jobs: Delhi court formally frames charges against Lalu, wife
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday, February 16, formally framed charges against former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi in the alleged land-for-jobs scam. Special Judge Vishal…
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Hyderabad businessman, Modi author Ravi Mantha named in Epstein files
Hyderabad: City-based businessman Ravi Mantha, who also reportedly helped Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his 2014 electoral campaign, was among high-profile people who met convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to…
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UP: Kanwariyas attack man after he objects to rituals
Bijnor: A group of Kanwariyas allegedly attacked a petrol pump owner’s son after they mistook him for a Muslim, objecting to the lighting of incense sticks during their procession in Uttar Pradesh’s…
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Jacks’ brilliance vs Italy seals Super 8s berth for England in T20 WC
Kolkata: Will Jacks delivered a fiery all-round performance as England overcame a spirited Italian fightback to beat them by 24 runs and seal their Super Eights berth, in their T20 World Cup…
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X down globally: Users report issues logging in, accessing app
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) faced large-scale downtime on Monday evening, February 16, leaving several users unable to use the app. According to Downdetector, users reported significant issues with the Elon…
