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Indians in Iran urged to stay calm, follow embassy advisories amid Israel-Iran conflict
Tehran: Indians in Iran were on Sunday asked not to panic, exercise due caution and maintain contact with the Embassy of India in Tehran through its social media accounts in view of…
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Over 272 million children out of school across the globe: UNESCO report
New Delhi: The global out-of-school population is now estimated to be 272 million, over 21 million more than the last estimate, according to UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Team (GEM). The team, in…
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Air India plane crash: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s mortal remains identified
Gandhinagar: The mortal remains of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani have been identified through DNA test, officials said on Sunday, June 15, as investigations into Thursday’s Air India plane crash in…
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Dubai to roll out self-driving taxi trials with Uber, WeRide this year
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday, June 15, a new agreement with with Uber Technologies, Inc. and WeRide, a global autonomous driving leader, to launch self-driving vehicles in…
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Video: Five Cheetahs from Kuno National Park spotted in Morena
Morena: Five cheetahs were spotted nonchalantly crossing a road near a dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district on Sunday, offering a rare sight to morning walkers and prompting the forest department to…
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Video: Girl plunges 30 feet after zipline snaps in Manali
Nagpur: A 12-year-old girl from Maharashtra’s Nagpur suffered severe injuries after she plunged 30 feet to the ground during a zipline ride in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Trisha Bijwe was vacationing with her…
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Gym trainer in Hyderabad held for cheating junior artist on promise of marriage
Hyderabad: A 30-year-old gym trainer in Hyderabad was arrested on Saturday, June 14, for allegedly sexually exploiting a junior Tollywood artist and concealing his marital status. In her complaint with the Jubilee…
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UAE travellers: Can you get refund from non-refundable flight tickets?
Abu Dhabi: Plans change, emergencies arise — but being told “no refund” on your cancelled flight can add to the stress. If the agent didn’t make the ticket conditions clear at the…
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Notification for Telangana local body election likely by June end: Minister
Hyderabad: Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday, June 15, said that the notification for local body elections in the state will be announced by month end. The elections would be…
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Five devotees from Hyderabad drown in Godavari River in Nirmal
Hyderabad: Five persons from Hyderabad drowned in the Godavari River in Nirmal district on Sunday, June 15, while taking a holy dip. According to reports, a group of 18 devotees were visiting…
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Air India plane crash: 47 victims identified, 24 families collect mortal remains
Ahmedabad: Three days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, authorities on Sunday, June 15, announced that so far, 47 victims have been identified through DNA testing and bodies of…
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One dead, 19 injured as two hot air balloons crash in central Turkey
Istanbul: Two hot air balloons crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving one person dead and 19 injured, according to local media reports. The accident occurred near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray…
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Israel, Iran trade strikes for third day as nuclear talks are called off
Tehran: Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defences to strike buildings in the heart of…
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Israel warns Iranians to evacuate arms factories; Tehran signals readiness to halt attacks
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military warned Iranians on Sunday to immediately evacuate “military weapons production factories,” likely signalling new strikes are coming. Col Avichay Adraee, a military spokesperson, posted the warning on…
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Telugu NRIs in Riyadh held candlelight vigil to mourn Ahmedabad plane tragedy
Hyderabad: As the nation mourns the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171, tributes have poured in from across India and around the world, with condolence gatherings also taking place in various…
