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MEA asks Indians seeking jobs in Iran to exercise ‘strictest vigilance’
New Delhi: India on Friday cautioned its nationals seeking employment in Iran to exercise “strictest vigilance” in view of recent cases of fake job offers. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said…
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Israeli min Smotrich calls Gaza a ‘real estate bonanza’
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ignited controversy by describing the Gaza Strip as a “real estate bonanza.” Speaking at a real estate conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday,…
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Trump hikes H1-B visa fee to USD 100,000 a year, Indian tech workers hit
New York: In a move that could adversely impact Indian professionals on visas in the US, President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will raise the fee for H1-B visas…
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Telangana HC asks govt to submit report on midday meal nutrition
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to submit a detailed report on the nutritional menu being provided to students across schools under the mid-day meal scheme. The High…
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EC derecognises 474 parties, 26 from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has cancelled the registration of 474 registered but unrecognised political parties across the country for failing to contest elections or secure recognition in recent years. Among…
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Iran rejects ‘unfair pressure’ as Europe pushes to restore UN sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran would not accept “political action and unfair pressure” over its nuclear program, warning such moves could escalate tensions. He insisted Iran has…
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‘Support to Hamas’: Canada denies entry to rap group Kneecap
Toronto: The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country on Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism. The group has faced criticism for political statements…
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US-led coalition kills top ISIS operative in Syria
Baghdad: The US-led coalition said its troops killed a top militant from the Islamic State group in central Syria early on Friday. The IS figure was described as in charge of planning…
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India Votes in Favour of UN resolution on Palestine participation
United Nations: India on Friday voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that allows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address its upcoming high-level session through video after the US denied…
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Federal judge tosses Trump’s USD 15B defamation lawsuit against NYT
Tampa: A federal judge in Florida on Friday tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against New York Times. The lawsuit named a book and an article written by Times reporters…
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Trump says he and Xi will meet at APEC, he’ll go to China, TikTok deal approved
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a regional summit to take place at the end of October in South Korea and that he would…
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Ahmedabad plane crash: PIL in SC seeks independent probe
New Delhi: A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking an independent court-monitored probe into the crash of Air India flight AI171 that killed 265 people, including passengers, crew members…
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UAE firms keen to invest in Indian infra, banking, startups, logistics sectors: Goyal
Dubai: The UAE companies are looking at multiple sectors, such as infrastructure, data centres, banking, startups and logistics, in India to increase their investments, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on…
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Nepal PM Oli denies shooting orders during Gen Z protests, demands probe
Kathmandu: Nepal’s deposed prime minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday denied that he had given any shooting orders during the ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations, saying bullets were fired at protesters from automatic…
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Editors Guild slams Andhra police over cases against Telugu daily
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Friday termed as “disturbing” the registration of criminal cases against a Telugu daily by the Andhra Pradesh Police. In a letter to Andhra Pradesh…
