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US welcomes PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, says can be helpful in ending conflict
Washington: The US has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, saying it can be helpful if it facilitates ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “India is a strong partner for the…
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Prisoners given tasks in jail based on caste: Prof GN Saibaba
Hyderabad: Former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba has endured it all. Finally free after falsely being implicated in a Maoist-links case against him in 2014, he has spent a decade inside the…
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Land acquisition to be expedited for Hyderabad Metro Rail in Old City
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL) is speeding up the land acquisition process for the old city Metro between Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) and Chandrayangutta, a senior official said on Friday.…
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Telangana: Crocodile enters cotton fields in Gadwal, rescued
Hyderabad: Farmers in Maldakal mandal headquarters of Jogulamba Gadwal district were shocked to see a crocodile entering the seed cotton field of a farmer near Devaracheruvu. The farm workers who were busy…
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Telangana to pay Rs 2500 cr to Andhra upon Centre’s directive
Hyderabad: The Telangana government was directed to pay Andhra Pradesh Rs 2500 crore, reportedly on Friday, August 23. The inter-government transaction would be Andhra Pradesh’s reimbursement of money spent from public debt…
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Russia to face significant challenges if world stops buying its oil: Zelenskyy
Kyiv: Russia will have “significant challenges” if the world, including India, stops buying subsidised oil from it, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday. The West has been critical of India’s continued…
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Delayed humanitarian pause in Gaza could fuel polio outbreak in children
Gaza: Delaying a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of polio spreading among children, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)…
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Saudi oil revenue hits 3-year low, impacts mega-projects: Report
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil export revenues fell to their lowest level in three years, due to the decline in oil prices and the Kingdom’s decision to reduce production. Citing government…
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US must speed up process for issuing tourist visa, says top Indian official
New Delhi: There is a need to expedite the “cumbersome” process of getting a US visa that Indian nationals face, to promote tourism between the two countries which enjoy a strong bilateral…
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Video: Fire breaks out at Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: A fire broke out on Friday, August 23, at the renowned Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, causing panic among customers and staff. The incident occurred when flames and thick smoke were…
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Ukraine: Jaishankar explains PM Modi’s ‘hug’ diplomacy
Kyiv: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy here on Friday, he first shook hands and immediately gave him a warm hug. The hug to the top leader of…
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US jobless claims data allays fears over economic slowdown
Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) The number of Americans filing fresh applications for unemployment benefits edged up only marginally for the week ended August 17, easing fears over a sharp slowdown in the…
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Hyderabad: Traffic advisory issued ahead of Marathon on Sunday
Hyderabad: With less than 24 hours left for the Hyderabad Runners Marathon event scheduled to take place on August 25 (Sunday), the city traffic police issued an advisory for commuters for the…
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Abu Dhabi rents may surge by 30% following launch of new rental index
Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape is undergoing swift changes after the launch of the Emirates’s first official rental index by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). This index aims to enhance…
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Hyderabad police bust international human trafficking ring, rescue 17 women
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police busted an international human trafficking ring and apprehended three individuals involved in running a prostitution operation at a residence in Kondapur. During the raid conducted by the anti-human…
