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Israeli attacks in Gaza dismantle means of survival: UN
United Nations: Israel’s onslaught on health care and emergency services, crippling humanitarian access and attacks on civilians in Gaza are dismantling the very means of survival, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office…
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State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9
Washington: Former President Jimmy Carter’s official state funeral will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on…
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Saudi Arabia extends tax amnesty initiative
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until June 30, 2025. The initiative was earlier extended…
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Saudi: Over 10M pilgrims visited Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah in 2024
More than 10 million visitors and Umrah performers heading to the Grand Mosque in Makkah has visited Miqat of Dhu Al-Hulayfah in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. Dhu Al-Hulayfah,…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah performers increases by 35 pc in Q3 2024
Riyadh: The total number of foreign and domestic pilgrims who performed Umrah in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 has reached 6,254,751, represents a 35 percent increase compared to the same quarter…
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NIA court sentences Bangladeshi man to 7 yrs in jail for radicalising Muslim youths
Bengaluru: A Bangladeshi man has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by an NIA court here for radicalising Muslim youths and raising funds for terror activities. Jahidul Islam alias Kausar…
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Mohammad Zubair records statement over FIR lodged in Ghaziabad PS
Ghaziabad: Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair on Monday recorded his statement over an FIR lodged by the general secretary of Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati Trust, Udita Tyagi, police said. In her complaint, Tyagi…
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Siddaramaiah appeals to Naxalites to surrender, join mainstream
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday appealed to the Naxalites (Maoists) involved in violent activities to surrender and join the democratic mainstream. He said the government has already formulated a surrender…
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Legal battles 2024: A look at bails granted to 5 key political leaders
New Delhi: As 2024 nears its end, here are the key verdicts of the Supreme Court granting bail to influential politicians who were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or…
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Watch: Syrian conjoined twins ‘Celine and Eleen’ arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Syrian conjoined twins, Celine and Eleen Abdulmoneim Alshibli, along with their family, arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The twins arrived at King Khalid International Airport onboard…
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Andhra Pradesh to attract Rs 1.82 lakh crore investment
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) on Monday cleared nine projects to come up in the state with an investment of over Rs 1.82 lakh crore. The SIPB meeting chaired…
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Centre declares Wayanad landslides ‘severe nature’ disaster, announces aid process
Thiruvananthapuram: Five months after devastating landslides destroyed three villages in Wayanad, the Union Government has declared it a disaster of “severe nature,” recognising its intensity and impact for all practical purposes, an…
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Atul Subhash case: Wife shouldn’t be allowed to use child as tool to get bail, says counsel
Bengaluru: The accused wife should not be allowed to use the child as a tool to get bail in the court, said Akash Jindal, counsel for Atul Subhash, an automobile company employee,…
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Foreign delegation urges India to act against minority oppression in Bangladesh
New Delhi: A delegation of Hindus and other religious minorities from the United States, Canada, and Europe held a discussion on the current situation of minorities in Bangladesh at the Foreign Correspondents’…
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Riyadh Season 2024 draws 13 million visitors
Riyadh: Riyadh Season 2024, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has set a new milestone by attracting 13 million visitors since its launch. The record-breaking numbers were announced by Turki Al…
