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Rahul Gandhi unaware Revanth Reddy is defying his line: KTR
Hyderabad: In a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, BRS leader and former state minister KT Rama Rao claimed the former is unaware that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is defying his line.…
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Gold production from Indian mines surges by 86 pc in Feb
New Delhi: The production of gold from Indian mines surged by 86 per cent in February this year to 255 kg while that of copper increased by 28.7 per cent to 11,000…
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India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record
United Nations: In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad’s envoy in the…
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Diaspora body slams US report on religious freedom in India
Washington: Observing that the USCIRF’s recent annual report that criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom is based on omission and commission of facts utilising partial data, an Indian diaspora think-tank…
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X briefly blocks Indian user’s account, Elon Musk responds
New Delhi: Elon Musk said on Thursday that he must respect the laws of a country or else his X platform will be blocked, as an Indian user criticised the billionaire for…
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Over 97 per cent of Rs 2000 banknotes returned: RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its currency update on Thursday that 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023, when their…
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India asks Indian students in US to obey local laws
Washington: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday urged Indian students enrolled in US colleges and universities to abide by local laws and regulations with regard to the ongoing protests that…
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8 soldiers injured in Israeli airstrike on outskirts of Syria’s Damascus
Damascus: Israel launched an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights against a military site near Syrian capital Damascus, injuring eight soldiers and causing material losses, the Syrian Defence…
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Iraqi Shia militia claims missile attacks on Israel
Baghdad: A Shia militia in Iraq has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on three sites in the cities of Tel Aviv and Be’er Sheva in Israel. The militia, known as the…
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Turkey announces suspension of trade activities with Israel
Ankara: Turkey halted all trade activities with Israel due to the latter’s “non-stop violence” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Turkish Trade Ministry said. The move follows Turkey’s imposition of restrictions…
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After Amethi suspense, Rahul Gandhi nominated from Rae Bareli
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha election from the Rae Bareli seat, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi earlier. Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide…
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Joe Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ remark against India, Japan stirs row
Washington: The United States is a country of immigrants, the White House has said, defending President Joe Biden’s remarks calling two of his QUAD partners — India and Japan — as well…
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Bail granted to men accused of firing at Asaduddin Owaisi’s car
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the two persons who had allegedly fired shots at Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin…
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BSP names more candidates, replaces three in UP
Lucknow: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) released another list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh around Thursday midnight. While it declared candidates for three more seats in the…
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BJP trying to create a ‘monolithic idea of India’, says Shashi Tharoor
Panaji: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the BJP for trying to create a ‘monolithic idea of India’, rather than protecting (the idea of) India as written in the Constitution. Speaking…
