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Crescent sighted in UAE, Saudi Arabia; Gulf nations to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr tomorrow
The Shawwal crescent moon was sighted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday morning, April 9. Thus, Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated in the region…
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Kerala HC allows doctor accused of girlfriend’s suicide to rejoin PG classes
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday gave some relief to a doctor accused of abetting his girlfriend’s suicide and allowed him to rejoin his postgraduate classes. Dr Ruwais headed the Kerala…
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UAE Fatwa council says Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is permissible
The Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa has confirmed the permissibility of paying Zakat Al-Fitr in cash, estimating its value of 25 Dirham per person in 1445 AH. In a statement ahead of…
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Maharashtra: Condoms, gutka found in samosas in Pune; 5 arrested
The Maharashtra police arrested five people for selling samosas stuffed with condoms and gutka. The accused were selling samosas to a major automobile company in Pune. The five accused are Rahim Shaikh,…
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Andhra: TDP seeks public donations, launches website
Amaravati: Ahead of the next month’s elections, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday launched a website to receive public donations. TDP president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu…
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Andhra: TDP, BJP, JSP seek NHRC inquiry into deaths of old age pensioners
The opposition in Andhra Pradesh (AP) has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking direction to the state government to deliver old age pensions at the door steps of pensioners instead…
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Telangana: South Central Railway to run 48 special summer trains
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) on Tuesday, April 9, announced 48 special summer trains connecting various destinations. According to a press release, Secunderabad – Nagarsol (Train No. 07517) will run between…
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Centre orders YouTube to take down ‘National Dastak’ channel
A digital news portal National Dastak said on Monday, April 8, that the Union government has asked YouTube to remove its channel from the platform. With over 9.4 million subscribers, the channel…
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Moon not sighted; India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday
Hyderabad: India is going to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday as the crescent moon has not been sighted today. The holy month of Ramzan will end tomorrow. Earlier, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in…
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Women passengers save Rs 1,000 cr with Telangana free bus scheme
Hyderabad: The Mahalakshmi free bus ride scheme, introduced by the Congress government in Telangana, has emerged as a significant source of financial relief for women and transgender individuals across the state. Official…
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Pakistan High Commission grants 2,843 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has issued a total of 2,843 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi festivities. Scheduled to be celebrated on April 13,…
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Delhi excise policy case: HC dismisses Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest by the ED and the trial court order remanding him to the agency’s custody. Justice…
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Telangana: 106 govt staffers suspended for attending BRS candidate’s meet
Hyderabad: Siddipet District Collector Manu Chowdhary has suspended 106 Telangana government staffers including contract and permanent employees for attending a meeting hosted by BRS’ Medak Lok Sabha candidate P Venkatrama Reddy at…
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Will win Pathanamthitta, says Anil as father Antony wishes for his defeat
Thiruvananthapuram: A war of words broke out on Tuesday between Anil Antony, the BJP’s candidate in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat, and his father A.K. Antony, Congress leader and former Defence Minister.…
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Karni Sena leader gheraos Gujarat BJP office; detained later
Ahmedabad: Police detained Karni Sena leader Raj Shekhawat from outside the Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, hours before his plan to gherao the BJP’s Gujarat headquarters in Gandhinagar, an official said. Shekhawat, the…
