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Telangana: SKM calls for protest against Union Budget on July 31
Hyderabad: The Sanyukta Kisan Morcha’s (SKM) Telangana state committee has announced that it will burn copies of the Union Budget 2024-25 in all mandal and district headquarters on July 31 as a…
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Jharkhand assembly adjourned till Tuesday amid ruckus over Bangladeshi ‘infiltration’
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Monday as opposition BJP MLAs raised concerns over Bangladeshi infiltration and alleged ‘atrocities’ against tribals, leading to multiple adjournments until Tuesday. As the session…
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President Murmu to undertake 6-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit of Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste beginning August 5, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. Murmu’s first destination will…
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17-year-old resident of Medak dies of dengue in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: With rising dengue cases, a 17-year-old youngster lost his life fighting the disease at a private hospital here on Monday, July 29. Nikhil, a resident of Suraram village in Chinna Shankarampet…
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Home Ministry sets up committee to probe Delhi coaching centre incident
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Monday constituted a high-level committee, headed by an Additional Secretary, to probe the death of three IAS aspirants at a coaching centre here due to…
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Hyderabad metro to start 30 mins early on July 30
Hyderabad: Metro services will start at 5:30 am from all terminal stations, compared to the previous start time of 6:00 am on the day of the Bonaly festival on July 30, the…
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‘Budget 2024 highlights & key announcements: Here is what the industry has to say’
The Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused on the four key pillars of society: The underprivileged, women, youth and farmers. From job creation to increased allocation, the budget…
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Sitharaman faces backlash after meeting right-wing influencers to discuss budget
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with social media influencers including BJP IT cell members on Sunday, July 28, to discuss their concerns regarding the Union budget released on July 23. The…
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Rahul asks LS Speaker to end restrictions on media in Parliament
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to remove the restrictions imposed on the media within Parliament premises. “Sir, I would request you…
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Arab League chief voices concerns over escalation of Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Cairo: Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Monday voiced concerns over the possible expansion of the military confrontations between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. In a statement, he warned…
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Kuwait agrees to extradite 22 Iranian prisoners: Envoy
Tehran: Kuwait has agreed to transfer 22 Iranians imprisoned in the Arab state to their home country to serve the rest of their jail terms. Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutounchi made…
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India is leading global digital revolution: RBI report
Mumbai: India is leading the global digital revolution, emerging as a frontrunner on the back of its robust digital public infrastructure, a vibrant financial technology (FinTech) ecosystem, and a conducive policy environment…
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Olympic Games: Manu Bhaker displays fierce determination, makes India proud
At last one of India’s most promising young shooters Manu Bhaker has kept her tryst with destiny. She was always destined to bag a medal at the Olympic Games. The cloud of bad luck…
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Telangana govt to waive off farm loans up to Rs 1.5 lakh on Tue
Hyderabad: Telangana government will be rolling out the second phase of the waiver for loans amounting to Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh from Tuesday, July 30. It will be officially…
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Mosques in Haridwar covered with white sheets, removed after outcry
In Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, two mosques and a shrine along the ongoing Kanwar yatra were covered by the district administration with large white sheets. However following public outcry, the sheets were hastily removed.…
