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SP releases poll manifesto, promises caste-based census
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday unveiled the party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising a caste-based census by 2025. Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said the SP…
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Thousands offer Eid ul Fitr prayers in J&K, disperse peacefully
Srinagar: Thousands of Muslims offered Eid prayers across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere. Large Eid gatherings were seen at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar…
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YS Sharmila Reddy carries Congress’ hopes of revival in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: After humiliating defeats in two successive elections in Andhra Pradesh, the Congress hopes to salvage some pride, with YS Sharmila Reddy leading the charge in the electoral battle next month. The…
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New Zealand to celebrate Eid ul Fitr tomorrow as crescent moon sighted today
The Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 11 as the Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted today.…
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Don’t want to be generous: SC declines to accept Ramdev, Balkrishna’s apologies
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it declines to accept the affidavits filed by yoga guru Ramdev and managing director of Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd Acharya Balkrishna tendering an unconditional apology…
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Hyderabad: All arrangements made for Eid ul Fitr prayers at Mir Alam Eidgah
Hyderabad: All arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the annual Eid ul Fitr namaz at Eidgah Mir Alam, Bahadurpura. The Eid ul Fitr namaz will be held at 10…
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‘World’s oldest man’ blows 124 candles, contests Guinness World Records title
In the heart of Peru’s majestic Andean mountains lies a tale as old as time itself – a tale of longevity, resilience, and the pursuit of the elixir of life. 124-year-old Marcelino…
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Robust economic growth will keep market resilient, say analysts
New Delhi: Robust economic growth, decent corporate earnings, macroeconomic stability, expectations of political stability after elections, sustained capital flows, and retail investor enthusiasm will keep the market resilient despite rich valuations, says…
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Watch: ‘Compromise between Congress, AIMIM’, says Feroz Khan
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) general secretary Mohammed Feroz Khan opened up about his candidature in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, saying he won’t be contesting in the polls and there…
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Ceasefire talks hit roadblock as Hamas refuses to release 40 Israeli hostages
Tel Aviv: The Cairo indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas have again hit a roadblock after the latter refused to release 40 hostages as demanded by the Israeli side. Hamas, according…
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ASI continues survey at Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar for 20th day
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 10 (ANI): A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reached the Bhojshala Complex located in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district on Wednesday morning to continue the…
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US ‘doesn’t have evidence’ of Israel committing genocide in Gaza: Austin
Washington: Rejecting accusations that Israel carried out a genocide in Gaza, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said there was no ‘evidence’ of it. On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
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Germany denies accusation of aiding ‘genocide’ in Gaza at ICJ
Berlin: In a lawsuit brought before the International Court of Justice by Nicaragua, Germany strongly denied allegations that it was supporting genocide in Gaza by providing Israel with arms, Al Jazeera reported.…
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Umar Khalid amplified false narrative on social media, Delhi Police tells court
New Delhi: The Delhi Police told a court here Tuesday that former JNU student Umar Khalid amplified a false narrative in his favour through social media, completing its arguments against his bail…
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No compromise in POCSO case: Allahabad HC
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has held that criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cannot be quashed on the basis of a compromise between the accused…
