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AMU Prof Vibha stresses need to understand essence of feminism
Aligarh: A special lecture on “Empowerment of Women in Society” was organized on Wednesday by the Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language and Translation (CPDUT), AMU Urdu Academy. The lecture was delivered…
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Cricket: Eknath Solkar was the pioneer in snapping up breathtaking close catches
There is a well-known saying in cricket–Catches win Matches. One of the players who had proved that this adage was perfectly correct was India’s fielding legend, Eknath Solkar. He was an Indian…
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Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of war’s largest exchanges
Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the war. Severely wounded soldiers and fighters whom Russia had prosecuted on fabricated…
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We must identify new areas of cooperation: EAM on India-Mongolia diplomatic ties
New Delhi: India and Mongolia must identify “new areas of cooperation” which will produce a lasting impact on the future trajectory of their bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on…
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Mamata Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, while giving her reactions on the successful return of Sunita Williams from space, claimed to have studied space science. She also said that…
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Bill giving legal support for electronic signatures passed in Karnataka Assembly
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday passed several bills, including the one that gives legal support for electronic signatures, and enables payment of stamp duty by electronic means. The Karnataka Stamp (Amendment)…
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For 40 years, this Chennai temple has served Iftar at a mosque during Ramzan
In Chennai, the Sufidar Temple has been a symbol of interfaith harmony by hosting Iftar meals for Muslims during the month of Ramzan for more than 40 years. This tradition was started…
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YSRCP MLC Raja Sekhar tenders resignation
Amaravati: YSRCP MLC M Raja Sekhar, who was elected to the Legislative Council under MLA quota, tendered his resignation on Wednesday. However, his resignation was not accepted by Koyye Moshen Raju, chairman,…
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Theft in Filmnagar: 3 held, stolen items valued at Rs 2.2L recovered
Hyderabad: Three individuals, involved in a case of house burglary, were caught by the Filmnagar police station and Rs 2.2 lakh worth of stolen items, along with an electric two-wheeler used in…
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Human rights body slams Pakistan for forced deportation of Afghan refugees
New York: US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged that Pakistan should immediately end the forced return and deportation of Afghan refugees. Pakistan has set a March 31 deadline…
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Telangana govt proposes Rs 17,677 crore budget for MAUD
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has proposed an allocation of Rs 17,677 crore for the municipal administration and urban development department in the state budget for 2025-26, which was tabled by deputy chief…
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IPL 2025: Uncertainity looms over match as Kolkata police deny permission
Kolkata: Uncertainty looms over the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on April 6, 2025. The Kolkata police citing heavy security deployment across…
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57,000 Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers boycott Hyderabad airport trips
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has intensified its protest against ride-hailing giants Ola, Uber, and Rapido, with 57,000 cab drivers boycotting Hyderabad airport trips in response to allegedly…
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Prioritise lake restoration over beautification, HYDRAA chief
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) commissioner AV Ranganath on Thursday, March 19, urged corporates and NGOs to allocate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for Twin Cities’ lake development.…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza, Syria
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of over 400 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, March 18. In…
