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Dubai company successfully tests UAE’s first driverless trucks
In a significant development, a Dubai-based company has completed the first stage of trials for the UAE’s first driverless trucks. The trials were conducted by Dubai South, a major aviation and logistics…
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Elephant attack: Locals hold massive protest in Wayanad
Wayanad (Kerala): Kerala’s hill district of Wayanad witnessed a massive protest on Wednesday, with locals alleging government inaction over addressing the recurring human-animal conflict after an elephant attack victim succumbed to injuries…
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Law ministry pitches for sunset clause in certain bills; makes it part of 100-day agenda
New Delhi: The law ministry has pitched for the incorporation of a “sunset” clause or automatic repeal provision in certain type of bills to de-clutter statute books and has put it in…
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We will support those who support us, West Bengal BJP president
Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari attributed the party’s poor performance in Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal to lack of support from the minority community, asserting that ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’…
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After notice, illegal structure cleared near Puja Khedkar’s family house: Official
Pune: An “illegal” structure near trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar’s family bungalow in Pune has been cleared, days after the civic body issued them a notice to remove it, an official said…
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FTA launches ‘Maskan’ App to streamline VAT refunds for UAE citizens
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched its new smart application, ‘Maskan’, which forms part of its continuous efforts to implement digital transformation plans and provide outstanding tax services in line with…
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Nasscom seeks withdrawal of contentious Karnataka quota Bill
New Delhi: Nasscom, representing India’s $200 billion technology industry, on Wednesday said it is seriously concerned about the provisions of a Bill providing for reservation for Kannadigas in private companies in Karnataka.…
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Karnataka: Bill mandating 100% quota for Kannadigas in pvt firms passed
Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private sector for Group C and D posts, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. The decision was taken…
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Will not interfere with recruitment for technical jobs: Shivakumar on job quota issue
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the Congress government will not interfere with the technical requirements of the companies. While answering questions by media persons here on…
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TN Governor R N Ravi calls on Shah, discusses security related ‘situations’ in state
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and said he had a “very productive meeting” with the central minister on…
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Only half of applications received under PM CARES for Children scheme approved
New Delhi: Only half of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans were approved in the three years of its launch, according to data. In the…
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Vivek Ramaswamy delivers thunderous speech at Republican National Convention
Milwaukee: Making his maiden appearance before the Republican National Convention, Indian-American entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy has asked Americans to vote for former president Donald Trump to revive national pride and reignite the economy.…
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‘Where is your sindoor’, Hindutva mob attacks Christian prayer meet in Dehradun
A Christian prayer meeting was attacked by a Hindutva mob in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district. The prayer meeting was being held in a residence on July 14. The mob forcefully entered the house…
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Naidu to meet FM Sitharaman to seek more funds for Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday to press his case for a bigger allocation of funds for the state in…
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UAE condemns shooting incident in Oman
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in the vicinity of a mosque in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in…
