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Indian teen dies on unchaperoned school trip to Cambodia: Report
Singapore: Parents have been asking for a review of guidelines on overseas excursions from a top school in Singapore after a 17-year-old Indian student died in June during one such trip to…
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India or Bharat: SC gave citizens the name-choice in 2016
New Delhi: The citizens are free to call the country India or Bharat as per their wishes, the Supreme Court had said in 2016 while dismissing a PIL which sought a direction that India be called ‘Bharat’…
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AP CID initiates comprehensive probe into 2 scams linked to Naidu
With growing concerns over the misuse of public funds and possible irregularities in contracts, the Andhra Pradesh government has embarked on a determined effort to combat corruption allegations linked to former chief…
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Arunachal Pradesh CM announces various benefits for teachers, others
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on the occasion of the 62nd Teacher’s Day on Tuesday, announced various decisions, including creation of 500 posts, for the benefit of teachers. The Chief…
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Saudi Arabia raises minimum salary for citizens to Rs 88,503
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has raised the minimum salary for its citizens working in the private sector to Saudi Riyals 4,000 (Rs 88,503) instead of Saudi Riyals 3,200 (Rs…
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches flash sale
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has announced a flash sale that offers 20 percent off on selected flights. The flash sale offer will only apply to bookings…
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Dubai ‘golden chance’ driving test: Cost, eligibility, all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: Dubai residents who hold driving licenses from 43 approved countries can transfer their existing licence to a Dubai driving licence. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) explained in a recent…
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‘Change in name of India will require several Constitutional amendments’
New Delhi: ‘India, that is Bharat’ written in Article 1 of the Constitution is only descriptive and the two cannot be used interchangeably, constitutional expert P D T Achary said on Tuesday and…
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Quinton De Kock to retire from ODI cricket after World Cup 2023
Johannesburg: Proteas ace batter and wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock is set to retire from ODI cricket post-ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. Cricket South Africa (CSA) in their World Cup squad announcement…
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Telangana’s all round progress: Home Minister credits KCR
Hyderabad: If Telangana has become a ‘golden Telangana’ in a span of just nine years the credit goes to the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao. “It takes not a 56-inch…
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AMU VC releases the book, “India’s G-20 Presidency: A Synthesis of Perspectives”
Aligarh: Prof Mohammad Gulrez, Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, released a book, India’s G-20 Presidency: A Synthesis of Perspectives, jointly edited by Prof Salma Ahmed, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Research, and…
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‘I’m also Sanatani, we should respect other’s religion’: Kejriwal
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, while commenting on Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark on Sanatan Dharma that sparked a widespread controversy, said “we should respect other’s religion”. …
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Trinamool Congress distances from Nusrat Jahan over ED’s summons
Kolkata: As Enforcement (ED) on Tuesday issued summons to actress-turned politician and Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Nusrat Jahan, the ruling party leadership has started distancing themselves with the MP. The summon,…
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Hyderabad: 4-year-old washed away in nala at Pragati Nagar
Hyderabad: A pal of gloom descended on Pragati Nagar NRI Colony on Tuesday after a 4-year-old boy was washed away in a nala during incessant rains in the city. DRF teams later…
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Over 75% believe kids at major risk of sexual abuse in VR spaces: Report
London: More than 75 per cent of people believe that 6 to 12-year-old kids are at major or significant risk of sexual abuse in VR (virtual reality) immersive spaces, a new report…
