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Telangana polls: 6 injured in clash between BRS and Cong workers
Hyderabad: Six persons were injured following a clash between supporters of the ruling BRS and Congress in Nalgonda district on Thursday, police said. The incident happened after the completion of the Assembly…
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Political party, candidates significant factor in voting pattern: Survey
Delhi: ‘Political party and candidate’ was the most significant factor in deciding voting patterns in three of the four states that went to the polls last month with the issue of “corruption”…
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Telangana records 70.60 percent voter turnout
Hyderabad: A voter turnout of 70.60 percent was recorded in elections to the 119-member Telangana Legislative Assembly on Thursday which passed off peacefully, barring a few minor incidents. Official sources said late…
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152 cases of MCC violation filed in Hyderabad since campaign ended
Hyderabad: A report submitted by the District Election Officer (DEO) and Commissioner of GHMC, Hyderabad District, highlights several violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in various constituencies since the political campaign…
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83% of students in Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai rated good or better
Abu Dhabi: As much as 83 percent of students now attending Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai rated good or better, up from 73 percent recorded during 2022-23 academic year. This is according to…
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BJP using Israel-Gaza war to demonize Muslims: Washington Post report
India’s ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is using the Israel-Gaza war to ‘demonize’ Muslims in the country, according to a report by The Washington Post, a US-based media outlet. The report was…
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Dubai is getting a Vegas-style island
Abu Dhabi: Dubai property developer Wasl has awarded a contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation to build a Las Vegas-style project called ‘The Island’. It is expected to open by the…
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UAE: In a first, tech company announces 4-day working week
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecoms giant e& has announced a four-day working week for employees across three departments in the country. With this announcement, e& has become the first technology company to…
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‘Thematic polling booths’ send out a message of inclusivity
Hyderabad: The Election Commission had established 180 theme-based polling booths across 15 constituencies in Hyderabad for the Assembly elections today, November 30. The polling stations were set up to lure the voters…