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Punjab: More than 2,000 people rescued in flood-hit Ferozepur
Ferozepur: The flood situation in Ferozepur, a border district, remained serious on Wednesday as more than 2,000 people were rescued from affected villages in the past 48 hours, said officials. The district…
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Rs 5 crore land scam busted near Hyderabad, 8 held
Hyderabad: Eight criminals involved in a Rs 5 crore land scam were arrested by the Rachakonda Special Operations Team (SOT) Bhongir, in collaboration with the Keesara police. The accused, as per the…
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Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Friday, September 5, as a paid holiday for all private sector employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The announcement,…
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Draft electoral rolls for Telangana Gram panchayats to be out on Aug 28
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission on Tuesday, August 26, directed all District Panchayat Officers in the state to prepare and display the draft photo electoral rolls of Gram Panchayats by August…
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Pocharam project faces breach threat amid heavy rains in Telangana: Irrigation min
Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the Pocharam project, located between Medak and Kamareddy districts, may be breached due to heavy floods. He instructed chief secretary K Ramakrishna…
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HP: Heavy rains strand pilgrims in Chamba; rescue, restoration underway
Shimla: Thousands of devotees undertaking the Manimahesh yatra, which was suspended on Monday due to inclement weather, are stranded in many places in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba due to rain-damaged roads, according to…
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Dubai launches digital training platform for new drivers
Dubai: New drivers in Dubai can now undergo training and qualification through the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) digital platform Tadreeb. The system links all accredited driving schools, digitises the licensing process,…
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Cabinet approves Rs 5,012 cr rail project in Telangana, 3 more
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four railway projects with a total investment of Rs 12,328 crore aimed at ensuring seamless and faster transportation…
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BJP indulged in ‘vote chori’ in 60-70 seats in LS polls: Rahul Gandhi
Sitamarhi: Launching a blistering attack on the NDA government over ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the central government indulged…
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Yaduveer Wadiyar okays Banu Mushtaq’s invite as long as ‘she respects Devi’
Mysore-Kodagu MP and descendant of the Yadu kings of the Wadiyar dynasty and custodian of the Mysuru Palace’s traditions, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said there is no opposition to International Booker Prize…
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Hyderabad SHE teams make special arrangements for Ganesh Chaturthi
Hyderabad: Hyderabad SHE teams have vowed to ensure the safety of all devotees, especially women and children, during the upcoming festivities for Ganesh Chaturthi by visiting pandals, immersion processions, and crowded places.…
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Groom killed by celebratory gunfire at wedding in northern Turkey
Ankara: A wedding celebration in northern Turkey reportedly ended in tragedy after the groom was fatally shot by celebratory gunfire just hours after his marriage ceremony. The incident took place around 12:30…
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Telangana DCA busts illegal clinic in Jangaon, one arrested
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) officials on Tuesday raided a clinic located in Jangaon district and seized Rs 18,000 worth of medicines. One person has been arrested. Macha Srinivas was…
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Gunfire reported at US Catholic school; shooter neutralised
Gunshots were reported at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, USA, on Wednesday morning, August 27, around 8:15 am (local time), injuring atleast five children. Authorities confirmed the shooter has been neutralised. The…
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Internet outage in Hyderabad: Operators misusing power poles, says TGSPDCL
Hyderabad: Even as the Cellular Operation Association of India (COAI) here continues to blame the TGSPDCL for chopping down cables, leading to internet outages in Hyderabad, electricity department officials however maintained that…
