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Kerala govt to appoint 249 sportspersons under sports quota
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday approved the appointment of 249 sports persons to various positions in different departments under the sports quota for the years 2015-2019. The decision was taken by…
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Protesting farmers allege medical negligence to fasting leader Dallewal
Chandigarh: Protesting Punjab farmer leaders on Wednesday, January 22, alleged “negligence” on the part of a team of government doctors that has been deputed to provide medical care to fasting farmer leader…
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Telangana chief secretary reviews various development projects
Hyderabad: The Telangana chief secretary (CS) S Santhi Kumari, on Wednesday, January 22, reviewed the progress of various construction and development projects. The chief secretary examined projects including the construction of the…
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Over 1100 aid trucks sent to Gaza via Rafah crossing: sources
Cairo: A total of 1,114 trucks of humanitarian aid have so far been sent to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing since the border was reopened Sunday, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News TV…
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Hyderabad: Youth Congress groups clash at Gandhi Bhavan
Hyderabad: Two groups within the Youth Congress of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district clashed at the Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday, January 22, while a meeting of the newly-elected Youth Congress presidents of all the districts…
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Maha train accident: Passengers pulled emergency chain after spotting sparks
Jalgaon: Panic gripped passengers when sparks flew from the wheels of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express after brakes were applied ahead of a railway station in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, prompting some of them to…
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Maharashtra: Tiger cub hit by vehicle in Wardha, dies
Nagpur: A four-month-old female tiger cub died after being hit by a vehicle on a highway in Wardha district of Maharashtra, a forest official said. The cub was hit by an unidentified…
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Video: Kerala man wins Rs 8.64 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 38-year-old Indian national from Kerala has won a staggering one million US dollars (Rs 8,64,06,650) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Zaheersultha Asafali, clinched the prize…
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India spin a web to bowl out England for 132 in first T20I
Kolkata: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was completely ‘at home’, starring with figures of 3/23 as India delivered an exceptional bowling display, skittling out England for 132 in the first T20I at Eden…
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Narayanpur reservoir project to be completed within a year: Uttam Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday, January 22, promised that the Narayanpur reservoir project in Karimnagar district would be completed within a year. His claims came as he visited…
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No application deadlines for ration card, Indiramma Illu: Uttam Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Wednesday, January 22, that applications for welfare schemes such as ration cards and Indiramma Illu will remain open…
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CDPP to discuss ‘Affirmative Action for Muslims in India’ report on February 5
Hyderabad: The Centre for Development Policy and Practise (CDPP), Hyderabad, will host a discussion on a new report titled “Affirmative Action for Muslims in India” on February 5. The report titled, “Affirmative…
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BRS forms committee to study Telangana farmers issues
Hyderabad: In a bid to reach out to farmers and farming unions of Telangana, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has formed a nine-member committee headed by former agriculture minister S Niranjan Reddy, to…
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Amazon launches instant delivery service in Dubai
The world’s largest online retailer Amazon has taken a significant step in redefining e-commerce in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by launching its new instant delivery service, “Amazon Now,” in Dubai. This…
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Maharastra: Nearly 10 die after jumping from train amid rumour, hit by another train
Jalgaon: Chaos erupted at Paranda railway station in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district following rumours of a fire on the Pushpak Express. In a desperate bid to save their lives, passengers began jumping off…
