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Actor Suresh Gopi leads BJP to register maiden victory in Kerala
By Hathim Ashir The actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi registered a surprising victory for BJP from Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency of Kerala, a state that has historically rejected BJP since its formation. The national-award…
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Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Dhul-Hijjah moon on Thursday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah 1445-2024 on Dhul Qa’dah 29, corresponding to Thursday evening, June 6. In an…
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Resurgence of Congress under Mallikarjun Kharge
Bengaluru: In a remarkable turnaround, Mallikarjun Kharge, president of AICC and a seasoned politician from Karnataka, has rejuvenated the Congress Party, which had suffered devastating losses in two consecutive Lok Sabha elections.…
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As Modi seeks to form govt today, ‘sabotaging people’s mandate’, says Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday said the Lok Sabha results are a “big mandate against” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and alleged that he is intent on “sabotaging” the people’s mandate. Congress…
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Malaysian Haj pilgrim dies of heart attack inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque
A Malaysian pilgrim died of a heart attack inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 12 hours after arriving to take part in the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 pilgrimage. He was…
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Lok Sabha 2024: Muslims emerge as key vote bank, representation remains low
New Delhi: The Muslim vote bank has emerged as a key factor in many constituencies across the country in 2024 general elections. However, the community’s representation in the Lok Sabha has not…
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Karnataka: Overconfidence, appeasement allegations reduced Congress’ seats
Bengaluru: Overconfidence on guarantees and allegations of appeasement proved costly for the ruling Congress in the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. The Congress, which was confident of winning 18 to 20 seats,…
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Porsche crash case: Cops confirm mother’s blood samples used as replacement
Pune: A forensic laboratory report has confirmed that blood samples of the mother were used to replace those of the 17-year-old driver involved in the Porsche crash which claimed two lives here,…
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Excise case: Delhi court denies interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed an application for interim bail on medical grounds moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja directed…
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Sofia Firdous becomes first ever Muslim woman MLA in Odisha
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, June 4, swept a majority of votes from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the Assembly elections held in the state between May 13 and June…
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US won’t send military advisors to Ukraine for training purpose: White House
Washington: The US will maintain its policy of not sending military advisors to Ukraine, a top US national security official said. “As we’ve said several times on the record, we are not…
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Hyderabad: Food safety department raids famous bakery in Uppal
Hyderabad: The task force team of GHMC’s food safety department conducted a raid on June 2 at Uppal’s Swiss Castle Bakery. The team discovered expired Green Moong Dal (3 kg) and Eating…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: Abu Dhabi urges residents to use approved slaughterhouses
As Eid Al Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is around the corner, Abu Dhabi City Municipality is urging residents to prioritise the preparation of sacrificial animals at the city’s slaughterhouses. In…
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Rajasthan: Despite PM Modi’s hate speech in Banswara BJP loses to debutant party
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Rajasthan’s Banswara suffered a major defeat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections by a margin of 2,47,054 votes from the winner Bharatiya Adivasi Party (BAP).…
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2 incarcerated MPs in new Lok Sabha: What the rule book says
New Delhi: Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation for the 18th Lok Sabha to be formed…
