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Indian agricultural worker dies in Italy after gruesome accident
Rome: The death of an Indian agricultural worker has caused outrage in Italy after gruesome details of the deadly work accident emerged. The 31-year-old man bled to death after being injured by…
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35 Pakistanis among over 900 died during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Islamabad: At least 35 Pakistanis were among more than 900 people from around the world who died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia marked by searing heat, the government has…
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Rupee plunges 17 paise to settle at over 2-month low of 83.61 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee plunged 17 paise to settle at over two-month low level of 83.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday amid surging crude oil prices due to renewed geopolitical tensions…
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39M tonnes of debris generated by Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip: UN
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said that the ongoing Israeli attacks on residential areas in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, have generated around 39 million tonnes of debris. This came…
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IIT Bombay fines 8 students for performing play mocking Lord Ram
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed…
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Karnataka: 2 found dead with bullet injuries; murder-suicide suspected
Hassan: Two persons were found dead with bullet injuries in this district headquarters town on Thursday, police said. The police suspected it to be a “case of murder and suicide.” According to…
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Former Indian cricketer David Johnson found dead in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Former Indian cricketer David Johnson was found dead outside his apartment on Thursday, police said. “It is believed that 52-year-old David Jude Johnson fell from his Apartment in Kanaka Sri Layout…
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Gold prices go up in Dubai: Know rates here
Abu Dhabi: The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday morning, June 20, rose by Dirham 1.75 (Rs 39.25) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery…
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UAE-India flight: Etihad Airways launches new route
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a new direct flight service from Zayed International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi to Jaipur (JAI), India. This addition makes Jaipur…
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2 from Bengaluru die due to heat stroke during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Bengaluru: Two pilgrims from Bengaluru are among the hundreds of people who died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites…
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Delhi sees 17 heat-related deaths in 24 hours
New Delhi: A total of 17 fatalities due to suspected heat-related illnesses have been recorded at Delhi’s RML and Safdarjung hospitals in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. Delhi has…