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Dubai court awards Rs 2.38 crore to Indian expat injured in road accident
An Indian woman who sustained life-altering injuries in a road accident in Dubai last year has been awarded Rs 2.38 crore (Dh 1 million) in damages, prompting her to call on the…
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23-yr-old’s body found in pit in Bihar, family alleges murder, police inaction
A 23-year-old Muslim boy’s body was found in a pond in the Saran district of Bihar, two days after he went missing. The family of the deceased has alleged that he was…
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Day before additional 25 pc US tariffs, PM bats for Make in India
Ahmedabad: A day before US President Donald Trump’s additional 25 percent tariff kicks in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, August 26, made a vehement pitch for swadeshi and Make in India…
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Meerut: AIMIM councillor among 4 held for burning posters of ‘Udaipur Files’
Meerut police arrested an All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) councillor, along with three others, on charges of burning posters of the film, “Udaipur Files”, and raising “objectionable slogans.” The film is…
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Beyond boating: 6 unique things to do near Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
When one thinks of Hyderabad‘s very own Hussain Sagar Lake, a few images instantly come to mind. Images like families taking the ferry to the Buddha statue, children running around at Lumbini…
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NCW takes suo motu cognizance of Hyderabad pregnant woman murder case
Hyderabad: The National Commission for Women (NCW), on Tuesday, August 26, took suo motu cognisance of the gruesome murder of a Hyderabad-based pregnant woman, whose body was chopped into pieces by her…
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Four dead after torrential rains wreak havoc in Jammu; traffic on NH suspended
Jammu: Four persons were killed and over two dozen houses and bridges were damaged as heavy rains pounded Jammu, where almost all water bodies are flowing above the danger mark, submerging a…
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Reuters scribe resigns over ‘betrayal of journalists in Gaza’
As 245 journalists have been killed in Gaza, a photojournalist working with the news agency Reuters has resigned. She cited “Betrayal of Journalists in Gaza” as the reason for her resignation. Journalist…
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UAE announces holiday for govt employees for Prophet’s Birthday
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on September 5 for government employees on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday. With the holiday declared on September 5, government employees in…
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50 Mahindra University students under probe in Hyderabad drug bust
Hyderabad: In a major drug bust in Hyderabad, 50 students of Mahindra University are being investigated by the Telangana narcotic wing for alleged ganja consumption. The Telangana police ‘EAGLE’ arrested a four-member…
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Telangana Assembly session to commence on Aug 30
Hyderabad: Telangana Assembly’s Monsoon session will commence at 10:30 am on August 30. A cabinet meeting has also been scheduled for 1:00 pm on the same day, stated an official notification. The…
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SC constitutes SIT for fact-finding inquiry into complaints against Vantara
New Delhi: Reliance Foundation’s zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre, Vantara, said it will extend “full cooperation” to the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to inquire into allegations of non-compliance…
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After PM Modi’s degree case, Delhi HC blocks disclosure of Smriti Irani’s educational records
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing CBSE to provide copies of the Class X and XII records of BJP…
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Sephora drops Huda Beauty from upcoming fall campaign over ‘anti-semitism’ video: Reports
Global beauty retail chain Sephora has reportedly removed Huda Beauty, the renowned cosmetic brand founded by Iraqi-American entrepreneur Huda Kattan, from its upcoming fall campaign, after she posted a video claiming Israel…
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Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that bank cheques must be cleared within a few hours from October 4 — down from the current clearance time of up to…
