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White House describes sexist and racist attacks on Harris as ‘disgusting’
Washington: The White House on Thursday described as “disgusting” the increasing sexist and racist attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris which has intensified after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the…
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Impact of Gaza War on IMEC corridor too soon to know: White House
Washington: The impact of the Gaza war on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), an ambitious initiative of US President Joe Biden, that creates an economic corridor from India to Europe via…
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Indian-origin man charged with stealing USD 1 mn lottery ticket in US
New York: An Indian-origin man has been charged with stealing a USD 1 million-winning lottery ticket from the buyer at the petrol bunk he was working in, according to local officials. Meer…
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Kamala Harris calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Washington: In first public remarks on a foreign policy issue as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Thursday called for Israel and Hamas to agree on the…
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Hyderabad: Man held for rape, extortion in Banjara Hills
Hyderabad: Banjara Hill police apprehended a 40-year-old man on Wednesday, July 24, for allegedly committing several offences, including rape, extortion, and blackmail. Officials seized one watch, car and iPhone from the accused’s…
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Bihar Appropriation Bill passed in assembly by voice vote
Patna: The Bihar Appropriation Bill, 2024 was passed in the state assembly on Thursday, clearing the deck for expenditure of Rs 47,512 crore from the treasury for the 2024-25 fiscal. The bill,…
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Karnataka landslide: TN CM announces cash relief to families of deceased lorry drivers
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday expressed anguish over the death of two lorry drivers from the state who were killed in a landslide and flood in Karnataka…
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Congress six guarantees missing from Telangana Budget: Harish Rao
Hyderabad: Criticising the Congress government for “not showing” its commitment to fulfilling its ‘six guarantees’ of social welfare schemes, Siddipet MLA and ex-finance minister T Harish Rao said that what was promised…
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BJP-led Centre has deceived Delhiites in every budget in last 10 years: Atishi
New Delhi: The AAP government Thursday accused the BJP-led Central government of “deceiving” Delhiites, saying the people of the city contributed Rs 15.59 lakh crore as income tax in the last 10…
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BJP leaders slam INDIA bloc as several CMs decide to boycott NITI Aayog meet
New Delhi: BJP leaders Thursday slammed INDIA bloc chief ministers for announcing to boycott the July 27 NITI Aayog meeting over alleged bias against their states in the Union Budget, and dismissed…
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Govt spreading hatred towards Dalits, tribals, minorities: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
New Delhi: AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday alleged that the government was spreading hatred towards Dalits, tribals and minorities as he criticised the decision of certain BJP-ruled states on display of…
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Govt imposes stringent norms to obtain clearance certificate before leaving India
Indian residents may need to obtain a clearance certificate from income tax authorities in compliance with the Black Money Act, to leave India, effective from October 1, 2024. This is to ensure…
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UP: SP MP raises alarm in Parliament over demolition of Muslim, Dalit homes
The Samajwadi Party MP, Rajiv Ravi has flagged concerns in a recent session of Parliament over the treatment of Muslims and Dalits. The MP from Ghosi in Mau district of Uttar Pradesh…
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BJP-RSS wants to destroy India’s education sector: Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi: Continuing his criticism of the Union Budget, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday slammed the Centre for slashing the higher education budget by a…
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Hyderabad: GHMC Mayor seeks public participation to stop Dengue
Hyderabad: In order to combat Dengue fever in the city, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi emphasized the crucial role of community involvement in prevention of the disease. Speaking as…
