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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…
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597 disabled-friendly stations with lifts & escalators: Railways
New Delhi: As many as 597 railway stations are now equipped with either escalators or lifts to make them accessible for persons with disabilities, according to the railways. These were installed as…
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Muhammad Ali’s moral principles and humility made him ‘The Greatest’
Cassius Clay Jr who converted to Islam and was thereafter known as Muhammad Ali was born on 17th Jan, 1942. He would have been 82 years old today if he were alive. His parents…
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Ram temple consecration: Slogans written on walls in Begum Bazar
Hyderabad: With only a week left for consecration ceremony at Ram Mandir Ayodhya, slogans written in saffron colour which read “Ayodhya Mein Ram Ram”, appeared on some walls in Begum Bazaar area…
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Akasa Air to operate daily Pune-Ayodhya flights from Feb 15
New Delhi: Akasa Air on Wednesday announced to operate daily flights from February 15 between Pune and Ayodhya via Delhi with no change of aircraft required at Delhi. The flights have been…
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‘Passport Adalat’ at Hyderabad RPO on January 20
Hyderabad: A Passport Adalat will be held on Saturday, January 20, at the Regional Passport Office premises in Secunderabad. Applicants, whose applications are pending for various reasons may walk in to attend…