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KNRUHS disqualifies 37 MBBS, BDS aspirants over ST reservation
Hyderabad: Acting on communication from the Tribal Welfare Department, the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) on Saturday, September 26, disqualified 37 candidates from claiming Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation benefits…
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Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses continue to run across Karnataka
Bengaluru: Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses operated by Karnataka’s four transport corporations are continuing to ply on roads, raising concerns over vehicular emissions and the need to accelerate the replacement of older…
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Man kills wife with grinding stone after argument in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 26-year-old woman was murdered by her husband in Hyderbad’s Chikkadpally on Sunday, September 27, after the couple had an argument. The wife was identified as Teja Sri. According to the…
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Maharashtra declares drought in nearly three-fourths of state
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Saturday, September 26, declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, or 74 per cent of the state, amid rainfall deficit and announced relief measures, including crop…
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Nandini price hike: Govt weighs farmer returns, consumer burden
Bengaluru: A proposed increase in the price of KMF Nandini milk has triggered a fresh debate in Karnataka, with milk unions pressing for a Rs 10 per litre hike and the government…
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97 booked for drunk driving in Cyberabad over the weekend
Hyderabad: As many as 97 motorists were booked for drunk driving in the Cyberabad police commissionerate during a special drive on September 25 and 26. Among those booked, 76 were two-wheeler riders,…
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Palestinian death toll rises above 74,000 since Oct 7, 2023
The Palestinian death toll from the nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 74,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. While a ceasefire that took effect last October 10 has halted the heaviest fighting,…
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Locals panic over tiger attack in Vikarabad, officials deny claims
Hyderabad: A video purportedly showing a tiger roaming around near Basireddpally village in Parigi mandal of Vikarabad district has sparked panic online, especially after a cow died at a gaushala after a…
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Suvendu blames Mamata for 27 lakh voter deletions in Bengal
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday, September 27, blamed former CM Mamata Banerjee for the deletion of 27 lakh names from the state’s electoral rolls during the Special Intensive…
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BRS leader Mahesh Yadav seeks ticket for Khairatabad bypoll
Hyderabad: With the Khairatabad Assembly by-election set to be held following the disqualification of former MLA Danam Nagender, leaders from various political parties have begun lobbying for tickets. In the latest development,…
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Godavari River level rises in Telangana after heavy rain
Hyderabad: The water level in the Godavari River in Telangana was rising following recent rainfall and increased inflows from upstream, officials said on Sunday, September 27. The water level in the river…
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New Zealand daylight saving time begins on Sunday
Auckland: New Zealand has switched to daylight saving time on Sunday, September 27, bringing longer evenings and more daylight after work and school. At 2 am, clocks moved forward by one hour…
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Saudi FM calls for Hormuz to return to pre-Iran war status
United Nations: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stressed the importance of restoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-February 28 status without the imposition of…
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CISF to guard NTA office amid paper leak concerns
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency, which moved its operations to a new office following a huge controversy over the NEET paper leak and administrative lapses, will now be guarded by CISF…
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Surgical strikes bold example of India’s counter-terrorism: Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 27, said the 2016 surgical strikes were India’s decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a bold example of the…
