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Modi to visit UAE from Feb 13-14; to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning Tuesday during which he will hold wide-ranging talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
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Telangana: Interim budget for economic rejuvenation, says Uttam
Hyderabad: Telangana civil supplies and irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy lauded the vote on account Budget presented by deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday, February 10. He said, “The…
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Karnataka: 38 GIMS students suspended for making Instagram reels
Thirty-eight medical students have been suspended by the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in the Gadag district of Karnataka after Instagram reels surfaced on social media platforms and attracted negative comments.…
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BJP’s ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants reflect hatred, anger: Gaurav Gogoi
New Delhi: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday attacked the BJP saying the chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ by its members reflect anger and hatred, and urged it to shun the tradition…
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Relief for ex-BRS MLA Shakeel, Telangana HC asks cops not to arrest him
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, February 9, has suspended the lookout circulars issued against BRS former MLA Mohammed Shakil Aamir and two other accused in the case involving a BMW…
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German chemicals firm BASF to withdraw from Xinjiang after Uyghur abuse claims
London: The German chemicals producer BASF has said it will withdraw from its two joint ventures in Xinjiang, after reports about alleged human rights abuses relating to its partner company, which BASF’s…
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Govt blocks about 1.4L mobile handsets linked to financial frauds
New Delhi: The government said that it blocked about 1.4 lakh mobile numbers so far that were involved in cyber-crime or financial frauds. Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi chaired a meeting on…
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Haldwani violence: Loss of lives, property damage, worrying, says Mayawati
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said on Saturday, February 10, that the loss of lives and damage to property in violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa…
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Anurag Thakur wears ‘Namo Hattrick’ saffron hoodie to parliament
New Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur was spotted at the Parliament House complex on Saturday wearing a saffron hoodie with ‘Namo Hattrick’ printed on it. Speaking to reporters, Thakur said the ‘Namo…
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Netanyahu orders IDF to plan evacuation of population from Rafah
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to chalk out plan for the evacuation of the population from Rafah, his office said on Friday in a statement, ahead…
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Haldwani violence: 5 arrested, cases filed against 19 individuals
Haldwani: Five persons were arrested while cases have been registered against 19 individuals and at least 5000 (unidentified) people in connection with the Haldwani violence in Uttrakhand. As many as five people…
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UAE set to host Souq Al Wahat pop-up market
Al Ain: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has introduced Souq Al Wahat, a pop-market set to open later this month in Al Ain Oasis. The…
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2500 additional police personnel to streamline traffic in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a bid to ease traffic congestion in Hyderabad, 2500 additional traffic police personnel will be deployed across various key areas, including Secunderabad, Rachakonda, and Cyberabad. The decision was made following…
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Assam Cabinet to hold discussions on UCC Bill today
Guwahati: Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Saturday said the State cabinet meeting today will hold discussions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Speaking to ANI, the State Public Health Engineering Department…
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EPFO raises interest rate on PF deposits
New Delhi: The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Provident Fund deposits for 2023-24. At present, the…
