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UN relief chief highlights dire humanitarian needs in Syria
United Nations: UN relief to Syria has been increasingly underfunded amid escalating humanitarian demands, outgoing UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said, calling for international support. “Over the past three years, we have…
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Lok Sabha polls final phase tomorrow; PM Modi among 904 candidates in fray
New Delhi: As many as 904 candidates, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are in fray in the final phase of Lok Sabha elections. Fifty-seven seats across seven states and the Union territory…
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UAE announces midday break for workers from June 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Friday, May 31, a midday break for outdoor workers starting on Saturday, June 15. According to the directive issued by the Ministry of…
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DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India for inordinate flight delays
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday issued a show cause notice to Air India for inordinate delay of at least two international flights and failure to take due care of passengers.…
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Srinagar-bound aircraft carrying 177 passengers receives bomb threat
Srinagar: A Vistara flight bound for Srinagar, carrying 177 passengers and one infant received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting swift action by the airline and security forces. Flight no-UK-611, which departed…
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Will not hesitate to protect British interests in Red Sea: UK PM Rishi Sunak
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to protect British interests abroad after the Royal Air Force (RAF) carried out strikes against Houthi rebels. The UK and US forces struck Houthi…
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Telangana CS Santhi Kumari warns seed hoarders
Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has instructed district Collectors to file cases under the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against traders who hoard seeds to create an artificial shortage. The directive came during…
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SC refuses to entertain plea alleging election rigging in Bihar’s Munger
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by an RJD candidate from Bihar alleging serious manipulation, booth capturing and election rigging in the Munger parliamentary constituency.…
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Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a five-day visit to China on Tuesday to further strengthen bilateral ties, the Foreign Office announced on Friday, as the all-weather allies seek…
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Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC reserves order on Bibhav Kumar’s plea against arrest
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on the maintainability of the plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar challenging his arrest in the Swati…
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HC reserves judgment on maintainability of Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah cases
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Friday reserved its judgment on the maintainability of cases related to the Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. Several cases have been filed seeking the “removal”…