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Two police commandos killed, several injured in fresh Manipur flare-up
Imphal: Two Manipur Police commandos were killed and two others injured in a militant attack on security forces in Manipur’s Moreh area, along the Myanmar border, on Wednesday, police said. Police officials…
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Telangana Governor not to fill MLC vacancies in view of court case
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has decided not to fill two vacant MLC seats under the Governor quota till the Telangana High Court disposes off writ petitions filed by BRS leaders Dasoju…
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Ram temple consecration: Yechury warns against attempt to polarise country
Kolkata: Claiming that an attempt is being made to polarise the country in the name of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday…
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Joint CBI-Bengal Police SIT to probe into attack on ED officials: Cal HC
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered formation of a joint special investigation team of CBI and West Bengal police to probe an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali…
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Farooq asks Muslims to remain vigilant against BJP’s tactics to win their votes
Jammu: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Muslim community to remain vigilant against the BJP’s tactics to “mislead” them to get their votes.…
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Telangana seals investment worth Rs 36500 crore at WEF Davos
The Telangana government has sealed MoUs worth over Rs 36,500 crore at the World Economic Forum being held at Davos Corporate biggies such as Adani Group and JSW are among the investors…
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SC asks Jet Airways of details of spending on PF, gratuity dues of employees
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Jalan-Kalrock consortium, the new owners of cash-strapped Jet Airways, how much have they paid towards dues on account of provident fund and gratuity…
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Saudi lawyer takes home Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 30-year-old Saudi national won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,31,45,950) on Wednesday, January 17, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Jawaher Alamoudi, became a one…
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First Muslim woman IPS officer for Telangana to assume charge soon
Hyderabad: The Centre has allocated additional 10 IPS officers to Telangana state. This development came following an appeal made by chief minister Revanth Reddy to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during their…
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Cash-strapped Pakistan receives $700m tranche from IMF
Islamabad: Ahead of the next month’s elections, cash-strapped Pakistan on Wednesday confirmed that it received over USD 700 million second tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under an existing USD 3…
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Qarnit mountain in Taif offers visitors a breathtaking view
Taif, a major tourist destination in Saudi Arabia, boasts numerous natural, historical, and cultural monuments. Among its attractions, Qarnit Mountain stands out, which is considered the most famous and highest in Taif. Qarnit…
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UN Secretary-General calls for urgent action on climate, AI
Davos: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for urgent action on existential threats posed by climate change, the unchecked development of artificial intelligence (AI) and international governance reforms. He appealed…
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Sankranti fete cheers Telugu expats in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam
Jeddah: A celebratory mood is prevailing among the Telangana expatriate community across the Gulf region as Sankranti festivities are being organised on a grand scale. The harvest festival of Sankranti is celebrated…
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Manipur Muslim body seeks aid for community amid ethnic turmoil
Sectarian violence has influenced the lives of Manipur residents. The Muslim minority is also bearing the brunt amid the ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribal communities. People have lost their…