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From auto driver to Kothagudem civic chief: CPI’s Mood Ganesh elected Mayor
Hyderabad: CPI leader Mood Ganesh, who began his working life as an auto driver, was elected Mayor of the Kothagudem Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Monday, February 16, following a power-sharing agreement between…
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Donald Trump backs US-Iran talks in Geneva
Washington: American President Donald Trump said he would be “involved in those talks indirectly” as US and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Geneva, expressing hope for a breakthrough while warning of…
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Hyderabad: Mob attacks drivers transporting eggs at Tukkuguda
Hyderabad: Two Muslim mini truck drivers transporting eggs were allegedly attacked by a mob at around midnight in Tukkuguda, Hyderabad, on February 15. Syed Ali and Waseem Ali were transporting eggs from…
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Senior citizen among 2 held in Hyderabad with 10 kg ganja concealed in baniyans
Hyderabad: Two individuals, including a senior citizen, were arrested by the Afzalgunj police on Sunday, February 14, for allegedly possessing 10.32 kg of ganja. The accused – Ashish Shikdhar, 60 and Bhima…
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Telangana student found hanging in NIT Kurukshetra hostel room
Kurukshetra: A 19-year-old student from Telangana allegedly died by suicide at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT) in Haryana’s Kurukshetra district on Monday. The student, identified as Angod Shiva, was found…
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Three held for theft of 60 laptops from University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Three people, including two engineering students, were arrested in connection with the theft of 60 laptops from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus, police said on Monday, February 16. The theft…
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French defence major Thales sets up R&D centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: French defence major Thales on Monday announced setting up an R&D centre here that will serve as a hub for advanced research, supporting the country’s self-reliance vision. With this, India has…
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Election campaigning formally kicks off across Nepal for March 5 polls
Kathmandu: Political parties in Nepal on Monday, February 16, officially began campaigning for the March 5 general elections. As restrictions imposed by the Election Commission (EC) on the launch of the election…
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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…














