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Telangana free electricity scheme: Beneficiaries struggle to receive ‘zero bill’
Hyderabad: The government of Telangana has launched the Gruha Jyoti scheme, offering free electricity up to 200 units, with a significant number of people already benefiting from it. However, despite the scheme’s…
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US ties with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. “The relationship with India remains one of great importance.…
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Dhaka to decide whether to seek Hasina’s extradition
Dhaka: As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to New Delhi last week,…
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Kolkata medic rape-murder case: Nationwide 24-hour doctors’ protest on Sat
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Thursday night announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services from 6 am on August 17 to protest against the alleged rape and murder of…
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Of 18 arrested during Delhi Riots, 6 granted bail; others face delayed justice
Delhi Riots of 2020, which erupted during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), have led to a prolonged legal battle for the 18 individuals accused of conspiring to incite the violence.…
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu re-launches ‘Anna’ Canteens
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday re-launched ‘Anna’ Canteens and said their main aim is that the poor should not go hungry. Inaugurating Anna Canteen at Gudivada, he…
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Maharashtra, an industrial powerhouse, playing role of nation’s growth engine: Shinde
Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said India is moving ahead in the “Amrit Kaal”, a period of prosperity and progress, with his state playing a pivotal role in the…
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JU professors announces cease-work on Friday to protest attacks on docs, nurses
Kolkata: The Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association has called for a day-long cease-work on Friday to protest the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. In a statement, the association denounced any…
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Hyderabad police to inspect malls, public spaces for spy cameras
Hyderabad: The city police in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) launched an initiative to inspect shopping malls and public spaces for hidden or spy cameras in an attempt to bolster…
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Kolkata medic rape-murder: Culprit should be given strictest punishment, says AAP
New Delhi: The AAP on Thursday termed the alleged rape-murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata last week as extremely painful and distressing, and demanded the culprit be given the exemplary punishment.…
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Shivakumar says he is Congress candidate for Channapatna Assembly bypoll
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said that he is the Congress candidate for Channapatna Assembly bypoll. Earlier too, Shivakumar had said that he is the candidate, irrespective…
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‘Not keen to contest Maha Assembly polls’, Ajit Pawar’s remark sparks buzz
Pune: A buzz was sparked in the political corridors of Maharashtra after NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that he has contested elections 7 to 8 times, and therefore,…
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Heavy rainfall lashes Hyderabad, IMD issues yellow alert
Hyderabad: Hyderabad residents are finally getting a break from the stifling humidity as heavy rainfall drenches different parts of the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad predicts light to moderate…
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Telangana govt begins final phase of farmers’ loan waiver, Harish Rao urged to resign
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has initiated the rollout of the final phase of the Telangana farmers’ loan waiver for outstanding amounts between Rs 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh on Thursday, August 15,…
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RG Kar hospital vandalism: Mamata blames opposition parties
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused opposition parties of being behind the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here. Banerjee said she does not hold the…
