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Kendriya Vidyalaya in Siddipet begins: Harish
Hyderabad: TRS MLA T Harish Rao today said admissions into the newly formed Kendriya Vidyalaya in Siddipet district will be transparent and ensure quality education. Participating in the inaugural function of the…
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CM sore over slow pace of works at Sundilla barrage
Hyderabad: Expressing concern over the tardy pace of works at Medigadda on the second day of his tour to irrigation projects in the State, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao today ordered speedy…
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Indian Muslims better off than the Muslims of Islamic countries: Maulana Mahmood Madani
Lucknow: General Secretary Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Maulana Syed Mahmood Asad Madani said that the situation of India is different from the remaining world. Even in the Muslim countries, the Muslims residing there apparently…
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Impose heavy fines for throwing water, garbage on roads: GHMC Chief
Hyderabad: M. Dana Kishore, Commissioner, GHMC said the GHMC was giving much importance to the slums to enhance their outlook and standard of living of the poor so that they can live…
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Families of trapped miners lose hope, rescuers struggle dewatering coalpit in Meghalaya
Khliehriat/Shillong (Meghalaya): The families of the trapped miners inside a flooded coal pit for 21 days now in Meghalaya on Wednesday said they are giving up on them being alive even as…
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Atiq Ahmed falls ill in jail
Deoria: Ex-MP Atiq Ahmed suddenly fell ill at district jail in the intervening night of December 29 and 30. He fell unconscious all of a sudden. District administration conducted his ECG. A…
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YSRCP to launch five-day campaign tomorrow, to cover 1700 villages
Amaravati: YSR Congress party will be commencing its five-day campaign ‘Ninnu Nammam Babu’ in 175 Assembly constituencies in the state from January 03. The campaign is touted to be a part of…
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Here’s how you can help smokers kick that butt
Washington: According to a study, when smokers-who are trying to quit-are allowed to regulate their nicotine intake, it helps them kick the habit. Led by the Queen Mary University of London, the…
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Taapsee Pannu stars on cover of magazine
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu looks stunning as she features on the cover of a fashion magazine. Donning a shimmery crushed silk blouse and skirt by Michael Kors, the ‘Manmarziyaan’ star…
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Government open to ‘constructive suggestions on triple talaq Bill: Minister
New Delhi: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said the government was receptive about any “constructive” suggestions by the Opposition on the triple talaq Bill. His response came in response…
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German driver charged, remanded for anti-migrant attack
Berlin: A 50-year-old German man accused of driving a car into groups of foreigners on New Year’s Eve has been formally remanded in custody for attempted murder, police said Wednesday. Eight people,…
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Qatar Airways buys 5% stake in China Southern Airlines
Doha: Qatar Airways said on Wednesday that it had acquired a five percent stake in China Southern Airlines, as it seeks to establish itself in the Asian aviation market. The state-owned airline…
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AAP to finalise Lok Sabha candidates in 3 states by mid-February
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party, which is all set to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, will announce its candidates in the three states by mid-February,…
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If government is honest, it should be ready for JPC: Shiv Sena in LS
New Delhi: The BJP’s ally Shiv Sena on Wednesday sought clarification from the ruling party in Rafale fighter jet deal, saying: “if the government is honest, then it should be ready for…
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Hindus can’t wait till eternity for court decision on Ram temple: VHP
New Delhi: Vishva Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) international working president Alok Kumar on Wednesday said that Hindus could not wait “till eternity” for a court decision on the construction of Ram temple in…
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Salarjung pedestrian bridge: Architectural drawings approved
Hyderabad: Chief Secretary of Telangana State approved Architectural drawings of pedestrian bridge across Musi River. Estimate cost of the bridge is Rs. 231.5 crore. According to the report published in Telangana Today,…
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AIMPLB women wing to oppose ‘Ill-drafted’ Triple Talaq Bill in RS
New Delhi: The women wing of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Tuesday criticised the Triple Talaq Bill, which is likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, stating…
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Reports on Azharuddin joining TRS: Here’s how Congress responds
Hyderabad: The Congress party on Wednesday dismissed reports that TPCC Working President and former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin might join ruling TRS party. “Azhar spoke to me this morning and out rightly denied…
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War of words over Rafale deal: Rahul says ‘Puri Daal Kaali’, Jaitley calls him ‘liar’
New Delhi: The war of words over the Rafale deal intensified on Wednesday, with the Opposition led by Rahul Gandhi alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “changed” the contract and pressing…
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It’s for EC to decide timing of J&K Assembly polls: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said it is for the Election Commission of India (EC) to decide when to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, which is…
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BJP workers hold protest against Kamal Nath over Vande Mataram row
Bhopal: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers held a protest outside the Secretariat against Chief Minister Kamal Nath over Vande Mataram row. Yesterday, the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh decided to…
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UP govt planning to rejuvenate water springs
Dehradun: After the success of Environmental Isotope application technology, an initiative of Uttarakhand Forest Department, in the rejuvenation of water springs in Uttarakhand’s Sukhlapur, Uttar Pradesh government is planning to launch the…
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Government rejects Cong demand for JPC probe into Rafale
New Delhi The Central government on Wednesday rejected Congress demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into Rafale fighter deal, saying the Opposition party was “manufacturing” and “inventing” corruption in a…
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Telangana: Extramarital affair results in murder – Mother kills 3-year-old son
Mancherial [TS]: A mother killed his 3-year-old son as he emerged as a hurdle in her extramarital affair. This incident took place in Chennur, Mancherial District. According to the report published in…
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Global cues, fund outflows, auto stocks pull equity indices down
Mumbai: The Indian equity market ended in the red on Wednesday, in line with global indices, over fears of a worldwide slowdown in economic growth. In addition, outflows of foreign funds, a…
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Decision on alliance to be taken by AAP PAC says Gopal Rai
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) Delhi unit convener Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that a decision on the alliance will be taken later on by the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC). “Party…
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Deepika Padukone shares her hopes for New Year
New Delhi: From featuring in one of the biggest blockbusters of last year to getting married to the man of her dreams, Deepika Padukone has had an eventful 2018. Now, the actor…
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Nikki Haley lambasts UNESCO, calls it corrupt
Washington: The outgoing United States Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley has slammed UNESCO and termed it one of the most “corrupt” UN agencies. This comes a day after US and Israel…
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CRPF officer died fighting Maoists
Srinagar: In an unusual twist to the earlier version, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said on Tuesday that an Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmir died in Jharkhand during an anti-Maoist…
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Shenzen Open: Sharapova edges past injured Wang Xinyu to enter quarters
Shenzen: Former world number one Maria Sharapova on Wednesday reached the quarter-final round of the ongoing Shenzen Open after her Chinese opponent Wang Xinyu retired from the clash owing to an injury.…
