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Biden expects Gaza ceasefire by March 4
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by next Monday (March 4) on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being…
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RS polls in UP, Himachal, Karnataka amid cross-voting concerns
New Delhi: The election for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across three states will be held on Tuesday amid concern about cross-voting. A total of 41 leaders for 56 seats have already been…
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Achieve tax collection targets: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy tells officials
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all the revenue generating departments to achieve the annual target set in the tax collections. On Monday, the CM held a review meeting with…
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Algeria inaugurates world’s third largest mosque
In a significant development, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday, February 25, officially inaugurated the Grand Mosque of Algiers on its Mediterranean coastline after years of delay amid political turmoil. It is considered the…
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Saudi announces 6-month residency to stranded Palestinian Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced to grant six-month residency permit to Palestinian Umrah pilgrims stranded in the Kingdom due to the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.…
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Fans recall Pankaj Udaas’ Hyderabad connect
Hyderabad: Legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, known for his hit renditions ‘Chitti Ayie Hai‘ and ‘Niklo Na Benaqab‘, was regular visitor to the city. Old Hyderabadis recall his performance at the Ravindra Bharati…
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Jolt for INDIA as CPI announces Annie Raja’s candidature from Wayanad
Thiruvananthapuram: Spelling fresh discord in the INDIA bloc, the CPI on Monday, February 26, announced four candidates from Kerala for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, including Annie Raja, wife of party General…
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Ensure women get permanent commission as coast guards: SC to Centre
New Delhi: Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday, February 26, told the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard…
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Hyderabad: Construction firm director held for consuming drugs
Hyderabad: A city-based construction and real estate firm director was arrested for allegedly consuming cocaine during a party at a star hotel here, police said on Monday, February 26. On receipt of credible…
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Hezbollah ‘shoots down’ Israeli drone in Lebanon
Beirut: Hezbollah claimed on Monday that it had shot down an Israeli drone with a surface-to-air missile, and the drone was seen falling in flames in Iqlim al Tuffah, located more than…
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Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Ramzan crescent on March 10
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on citizens and residents to check the sighting of the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 on Sunday…














