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Maharashtra: Condoms, gutka found in samosas in Pune; 5 arrested
The Maharashtra police arrested five people for selling samosas stuffed with condoms and gutka. The accused were selling samosas to a major automobile company in Pune. The five accused are Rahim Shaikh,…
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Andhra: TDP seeks public donations, launches website
Amaravati: Ahead of the next month’s elections, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday launched a website to receive public donations. TDP president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu…
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Andhra: TDP, BJP, JSP seek NHRC inquiry into deaths of old age pensioners
The opposition in Andhra Pradesh (AP) has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking direction to the state government to deliver old age pensions at the door steps of pensioners instead…
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Telangana: South Central Railway to run 48 special summer trains
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) on Tuesday, April 9, announced 48 special summer trains connecting various destinations. According to a press release, Secunderabad – Nagarsol (Train No. 07517) will run between…
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Centre orders YouTube to take down ‘National Dastak’ channel
A digital news portal National Dastak said on Monday, April 8, that the Union government has asked YouTube to remove its channel from the platform. With over 9.4 million subscribers, the channel…
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Moon not sighted; India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday
Hyderabad: India is going to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday as the crescent moon has not been sighted today. The holy month of Ramzan will end tomorrow. Earlier, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in…
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Women passengers save Rs 1,000 cr with Telangana free bus scheme
Hyderabad: The Mahalakshmi free bus ride scheme, introduced by the Congress government in Telangana, has emerged as a significant source of financial relief for women and transgender individuals across the state. Official…
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Pakistan High Commission grants 2,843 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has issued a total of 2,843 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi festivities. Scheduled to be celebrated on April 13,…
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Delhi excise policy case: HC dismisses Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest by the ED and the trial court order remanding him to the agency’s custody. Justice…
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Telangana: 106 govt staffers suspended for attending BRS candidate’s meet
Hyderabad: Siddipet District Collector Manu Chowdhary has suspended 106 Telangana government staffers including contract and permanent employees for attending a meeting hosted by BRS’ Medak Lok Sabha candidate P Venkatrama Reddy at…
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Will win Pathanamthitta, says Anil as father Antony wishes for his defeat
Thiruvananthapuram: A war of words broke out on Tuesday between Anil Antony, the BJP’s candidate in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat, and his father A.K. Antony, Congress leader and former Defence Minister.…
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Karni Sena leader gheraos Gujarat BJP office; detained later
Ahmedabad: Police detained Karni Sena leader Raj Shekhawat from outside the Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, hours before his plan to gherao the BJP’s Gujarat headquarters in Gandhinagar, an official said. Shekhawat, the…
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Karnataka govt to provide mid-day meals during summer vacation amid drought
Bengaluru: In response to the prevailing severe drought conditions across the state, the School Education Department has undertaken a crucial initiative to provide mid-day meals to students of government and aided schools…
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Cops seize explosives from car on Karnataka-Andhra border
Bengaluru: In a significant development, law enforcement authorities have intercepted a substantial quantity of explosives near the border of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, prompting concerns regarding potential security vulnerabilities in the area.…
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Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire
Turkey has taken a significant diplomatic stance by imposing export restrictions on Israel until a ceasefire is announced in war-torn Gaza, announced the Turkish Trade Ministry on Tuesday, March 9. The announcement…
