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IOA forms 3-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the sports ministry suspended the wrestling national body…
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Rachakonda police sees 7% rise in crime rate in 2023: Annual report
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Commissionerate has witnessed a seven percent increase in the number of crimes registered within its jurisdiction in 2023 as compared to the previous year. The police registered as many…
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Telangana: Amit Shah to chair BJP meets, visit Bhagylakshmi temple tomorrow
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah will chair BJP’s organisational meetings in Telangana on Thursday as he leads the party’s push in a slew of states, including West Bengal and Odisha, to…
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Qatari Emir, Biden discuss mediation efforts for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Doha: Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has discussed with US President Joe Biden, joint mediation efforts to calm the situation between Hamas and Israel, to reach a permanent ceasefire in…
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Karnataka mandates 60% Kannada characters on signboards
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to mandate Kannada signboards is not new. For decades, Kannada organisations and litterateurs have been demanding that the government enforce compulsory Kannada boards and signages for shop, and…
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Will TSPSC Group 2 exam be deferred again? CM Revanth addresses concerns
Hyderabad: Amid speculations over another deferment in holding the TSPSC Group 2 exam, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy stated that for the government to carry out the due process, the Governor will…
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Telangana: Revanth mocks BRS for ‘buying 22 Land Cruisers’ before polls
Hyderabad: Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s government bought 22 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, without anybody’s knowledge before the assembly polls, hoping that the BRS government would come back to power so…
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26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s son to run in Pakistan polls
In Pakistan’s next general elections, scheduled on February 8, 2024, the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), a party backed by terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, has revealed its slate of candidates…
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Civilian deaths: Mistakes that hurt countrymen shouldn’t happen, says Rajnath
Rajouri: In an apparent reference to three civilians being found dead after being detained for questioning by the army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said troops keep the country safe, but…
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Bharat bandh called on Dec 30 for recognition of Sarna religion
Jamshedpur: Tribal organisation Adivasi Sengel Abhiyan (ASA) on Wednesday called for a “symbolic” Bharat bandh on December 30 in support of its long-standing demand for the recognition of Sarna religion. ASA president…
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MPhil not recognised degree: UGC to universities
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned universities on Wednesday against offering MPhil courses, saying it is not a recognised degree and cautioned students against taking admission in such programmes. “It…
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Pakistan goes for crucial elections in new year as ties with India remain frozen
Islamabad: Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for…
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Watch: Dubai sets Guinness World Record for largest Rubik’s Cube
Dubai has added a new Guinness World Record to its never-ending list of achievements by receiving the title for setting up the world’s largest Rubik’s Cube. The title was unveiled by Dubai…
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Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks displays in solidarity with Gaza
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Police has announced a ban on all celebrations and fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve in solidarity with Gaza, which has been in the middle of a fierce war…
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J&K separatist leader Masrat Alam’s outfit deemed unlawful under UAPA
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that the government has declared Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masrat Alam faction) as an unlawful association under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
