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Mumbai wakes up to drizzle; second spell of unseasonal rain in Jan
Mumbai: Several parts of Mumbai and its adjoining areas witnessed unseasonal rainfall on Tuesday, January 27, officials said. This marked the second instance of unseasonal rain in the country’s financial capital this…
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SC refuses to entertain plea against ‘VIP darshan’ at Mahakal temple
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 27, declined to entertain a petition challenging the practice of ‘VIP darshan’ and preferential entry into the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple…
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‘Minor’ fire breaks out at Chennai airport; no damage, say officials
Chennai: A “minor” fire broke out at the city airport here on Tuesday, January 27, but there was no damage, officials said. Citing preliminary information, they said a spark led to smoke…
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Rain, thunderstorms lash parts of Delhi; IMD issues alerts
New Delhi: Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, January 27, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of the possibility of hail over the next…
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Transformer explosion sparks fire in Hyderabad’s Vijay Nagar Colony
Hyderabad: A transformer explosion resulted in a fire at a denting and painting shop in Vijay Nagar Colony, near the ITI Grid, in the early hours of Tuesday, January 27. The incident…
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Gold, silver rates in Hyderabad continue to touch new highs
Hyderabad: Gold and silver rates in Hyderabad and globally surged to record highs on Tuesday, January 27, amid persistent weakness in the US dollar and expectations of rate cuts by the US…
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UGC’s new regulations sparks row as upper caste students call for protests
New Delhi: Students from upper-caste communities called for a protest outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, January 27, saying that the new regulations issued by the commission…
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Dollar weakness could boost India inflows as rupee steadies: Report
New Delhi: Global currency markets are witnessing heightened volatility as the US Dollar continues to lose strength against major currencies, but Indian rupee has found relative stability and weakness in dollar could…
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Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for demands
Mumbai: Thousands of farmers and tribal residents were marching towards Mumbai from Nashik on Tuesday, January 27, to press for land rights and other demands, even as the Maharashtra government invited their…
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Palaniswami assures Rs 10 lakh relief to tamers who die during Jallikattu
Namakkal: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday, January 27, announced providing Rs 10 lakh relief to bull tamers who die while embracing the animals in the Jallikattu arena, when his…
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Ceasefire holds in Syria, but civilians under fear, anger
Qamishli: Fighting this month between Syria’s government and Kurdish-led forces left civilians on either side of the frontline fearing for their future or harbouring resentment as the country’s new leaders push forward…
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Telangana municipal election schedule to be announced today
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) is set to announce the schedule for the upcoming municipal elections on Tuesday, January 27. State Election Commissioner will address the media at 4 pm…
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Telangana govt teacher suspended for promoting private school
Hyderabad: A government teacher in Telangana’s Khammam was suspended on Monday, January 26, for allegedly promoting a private school in a social media post. The assistant teacher, Bhukya Gautami, who is employed…
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Four pilgrims killed as car rams into truck on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Jaipur: Four pilgrims were killed after a speeding car rammed into a truck from behind on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa district early on Tuesday, January 27, police said. The accident…
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History-sheeter shot dead in ‘encounter’, says police
Perambalur: A history-sheeter was shot dead in an “encounter” near Thirumanthurai in Perambalur district on Tuesday, January 27, after he allegedly attacked a sub-inspector and attempted to escape from custody, police said.…
