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Israel’s parliament approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill despite criticism
The Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious ‘ultra-orthodox’ enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students. The lawmakers voted 63-57 to apply “continuity” to a bill early…
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Telangana: Notice issued to ex-CM KCR in power purchase irregularities probe
Hyderabad: The Justice Narasimha Reddy-led commission setup to investigate irregularities in the power purchase agreements made by the Telangana government under the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) rule has issued a notice…
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UAE cuts work, residency visa process from 30 to five days
In a significant move, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) on Tuesday, June 11, announced the launch of the second phase of the “Work Bundle” for companies across the…
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Need to normalise obsessive work culture: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut
New Delhi: Stressing the need to “normalise obsessive work culture”, actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday said Indians can’t afford to be lazy as the country is yet to become…
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Sangram Singh becomes first Indian male wrestler to enter world of MMA
Mumbai: In an unprecedented move in the Indian wrestling world, former Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh is all set to make his entry into the world of MMA. With this move, he…
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Will they suspend over 230 MPs this time: Gaurav Gogoi’s dig at Modi 3.0
New Delhi: The BJP’s approach to parliamentary democracy will not change as long as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the helm but in footballing terms, the “wall of defenders” is now…
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Naidu and Nitish are `dissatisfied souls’ after portfolio allocation, claims Raut
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that BJP allies Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu were “dissatisfied souls” following the allocation of portfolios in the Union cabinet. Talking…
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‘Free Kashmir’ graffiti found on Delhi park wall, FIR lodged
New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered a case against unknown persons after ‘Free Kashmir’ graffiti was found on a park wall in Dwarka area, police said on Tuesday. According to police, on…
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Zero Muslims in Modi govt ‘extremely undemocratic’: Kerala Congress
Thiruvananthapuram: KPCC chief K Sudhakaran on Tuesday criticised the lack of Muslim representation in the third government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that this was “extremely undemocratic”. In a…
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These UP MPs may lose membership if they get convicted
Lucknow: At least six newly elected MPs of the INDIA bloc and one more, are facing criminal charges which could attract a jail term of more than two years. If this happens,…
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Imam of village mosque shot dead by unidentified assailants in Moradabad
Moradabad: The Imam of a mosque was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Tuesday morning in Bhensia Village of Moradabad District. The assailants, apparently known to the deceased, first called him out…
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Universities in India can now admit students twice a year: UGC chairman
New Delhi: Universities and higher education institutions in India can now admit students twice a year similar to the admission process followed by universities abroad, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC)…
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‘Rs 100 cr scam at NTPC Ramagundam’: BRS targets Telangana Congress govt
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA P Kaushik Reddy alleged that Telangana transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar indulged in a scam worth Rs 100 crores in the transport of fly ash at the…
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Sharp rise in temperature is challenge this Haj season: Saudi ministry
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said that this year’s Haj season faces a major challenge represented by the significant rise in temperatures, which poses a threat to the health…
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Amit Shah takes charge as Union Home Minister
New Delhi: Top BJP leader Amit Shah on Tuesday took charge as the Union Home Minister for the second consecutive term. Shah has been holding the portfolio since 2019. Before taking charge…
