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Iran gets new govt as Parliament confirms Pezeshkian’s ministers
Tehran: Iran’s Parliament on Wednesday confirmed all 19 ministers proposed by President Masoud Pezeshkian, setting the stage for his government to begin work. Former deputy foreign minister and nuclear talks negotiator Abbas…
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Video: Man sparks fire hazard in AP by tossing matchstick near petrol leak
Hyderabad: A potentially catastrophic incident unfolded in Kalyanadurgam town of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, August 21, when a man carrying five litres of petrol on his two-wheeler spilt as a can burst.…
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Use simple words in notices to taxpayers: FM tells taxmen
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked tax officers to use simpler words in notices or letters they sent to taxpayers and exercise power bestowed upon them judiciously. Addressing the…
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SC collegium recommends names of 3 lawyers for Delhi HC judges
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended the names of three lawyers to the Centre for their appointment as Delhi High Court judges.…
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Govts, parties must ensure safe environment for women: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: In the wake of the Badlapur sexual assault incident, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said it “forces us to think where are we heading as…
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Sonu Sood helps Hyderabadi man bring back uncle’s body from Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood once again came to the rescue of a Hyderabadi fan and helped him bring back his uncle’s mortal remains after he passed away in Saudi…
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Peregrine falcon chick sells for record Rs 89L at Saudi auction
Riyadh: A peregrine falcon chick, named Ultra White, was sold for a record this year of Saudi Arabian Riyals (SAR) 400,000 (Rs 89,44,823) at the 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA) at…
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India rocked by series of rapes; is Badlapur incident the beginning of Arab Spring?
By Mahesh Vijapurkar A lot went into the buildup to the public outrage that gripped Badlapur town near Mumbai on Tuesday. The police delay in registering an FIR, and the school management’s…
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Udaipur stabbing case: School principal suspended, teacher put on APO status
Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Wednesday suspended principal, Isha Dharmawat of government higher secondary school Bhatiani Chauhatta, Udaipur, for negligence in discharging duties in the student death case. Joint director of Udaipur…
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Jammu and Kashmir: October polls will test the strength of NC, PDP and Congress
Jammu and Kashmir will have Assembly elections from September 18 to October 1 to elect 90 legislators, the first after the revocation of Article 370 and the state’s bifurcation in August 2019.…
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Madinah: E-services enhance visitors experience at Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques offers electronic services on Android and iPhone in multiple languages in order to enhance the experience of…
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Uttarakhand: SIT formed to probe rape-murder of 33-yr-old nurse
Following the alleged rape and murder of a 33-year-old nurse, the Uttarakhand police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct a thorough probe of the crime. The victim, a single…
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Hyderabad: ‘World’s first’ AI powered healthcare monitoring app launched
Hyderabad: Bisam Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday, August 21, launched ‘Quick Vitals’, the world’s first AI-powered health monitoring app. The innovative app provides real-time, accurate analysis of vital health indicators, enhancing personal health management,…














