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Iran to hold presidential election on June 28
Tehran: Iran’s government has decided that the country’s 14th presidential election will be held on June 28, the media reported. The election date was determined in a meeting attended by Iran’s First…
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Bengaluru girl develops hole in stomach due to ‘smoky’ paan with liquid nitrogen
A 12-year-old girl in Bengaluru developed a stomach perforation after consuming a liquid nitrogen paan at a wedding reception. The girl reportedly underwent surgery, including an exploratory laparotomy and sleeve gastrectomy, to…
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Money laundering probe: ED raids ex-DPIIT secretary Ramesh Abhishek
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday raided the premises of retired IAS officer and former Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Ramesh Abhishek as part of a…
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Telangana govt allocates Rs 190.82 cr for minority welfare schemes
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has approved a budget of Rs 190.82 crore for the implementation of minority welfare schemes for the financial year 2024-25. Special Secretary for Minority Welfare, Tafseer Iqbal, issued…
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Rajiv left numerous legacies like 1991 manifesto: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi: Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s political life was very short but “hugely impactful” and he left behind numerous legacies, including the 1991 manifesto which promised liberalisation, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh…
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Telangana Haj pilgrims’ departure enters final stage
Hyderabad: The departure of pilgrims from the Telangana Haj Committee has reached its final stage. So far, 8,902 Haj pilgrims have left for Madinah Munawara on special Saudi Airlines flights, organized in…
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Can Iran avoid a political crisis after its president’s death?
Geelong: The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this week occurred during one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s most challenging periods. Raisi, a prominent figure in the political…
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INDIA bloc confident of stopping BJP from getting majority in polls: Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the response of the people towards his party and INDIA bloc has changed significantly and there is a big undercurrent in favour…
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Amritsar traders say trade revival with Pakistan key poll issue
Chandigarh: For the traders and industry in Amritsar, resumption of trade with Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah land route is a key poll issue. They say reviving cross-border trade will also benefit farmers,…
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US Consulate in Hyderabad begins student visa interviews
Hyderabad: The US Consulate in Hyderabad began conducting student visa interviews on Monday, based on the first tranche of appointment slots released earlier. In the coming weeks, the consulate will release additional…
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INDIA bloc confident of stopping BJP from getting majority in polls: Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the response of the people towards his party and INDIA bloc has changed significantly and there is a big undercurrent in favour…
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Mumbai: 29 flamingos found dead in Ghatkopar
Mumbai: At least 29 flamingos have been found dead at different locations in the Ghatkopar area of Mumbai, a wildlife welfare group representative said on Tuesday. Various calls were received from people…
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Was RSS member, ready to go back: Calcutta HC judge in retirement speech
Kolkata: Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash, who retired as a judge of the Calcutta High Court on Monday, said he was a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking at his farewell…
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IPL 2024: KKR v SRH overall head-to-head, when and where to watch
Ahmedabad: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2024 on Tuesday for a place in the final. A win will guarantee a direct…
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PM Modi pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. India’s Prime Minister between 1984 and 1989, Gandhi was assassinated by LTTE…
