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US economy added jobs at robust pace last month
Minneapolis: The US economy added 187,000 jobs in August, slightly more than expected, according to data released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a media report said. The monthly job…
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Retail inflation expected to start coming down from this month: RBI Governor
Indore: Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank expects retail inflation to start declining from this month. He was referring to the central government’s steps to check prices…
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Children of invalid marriages can claim inheritance in parents’ properties under Hindu laws: SC
New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday held that children born out of invalid marriages are entitled to claim a share in the property of their parents under…
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Amid crunch, Karnataka okays purchase of SUVs for ministers; ‘What’s wrong’, says DKS
Bengaluru: Amid a possible financial crunch in the state with the government’s slew of guarantee schemes burdening the exchequer by Rs 56,000 crore per year, the Congress government in Karnataka has okayed…
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G20 consensus on all issues except Ukraine: Russian envoy
New Delhi: There is consensus among the G20 nations on all issues except the Ukraine conflict and the contentious matter should be removed from the draft of the leaders’ communique to pave…
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Saudi Arabia: 24 historical sites in Makkah you must know
The city of Makkah holds a very important place in the hearts of Muslims. During the pilgrimage of Haj and Umrah or other visits, people keep looking for some places that have…
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India fortunate to have leader like PM Modi, says Home Minister Amit Shah
New Delhi: India is fortunate to have got a leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is paving the way to make the country first in the world, Union Home Minister Amit…
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Lalu rolls back the years with vintage wit at INDIA press meet
Mumbai: INDIA bloc’s joint press conference here on Friday saw a vintage Lalu Prasad in his element, rolling out witty one-liners that repeatedly brought the house down. In a lighter vein, the…
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SC denies PIL allegations of Congress leaders’ corrupt practices in Karnataka polls
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain a plea alleging that Karnataka Congress party leaders and their agents distributed gift cards to voters in several constituencies ahead of the 2023…
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DMRC starts special drive to stop entry of male passengers in women coaches
New Delhi: Delhi Metro on Friday started a special drive to stop the entry of male passengers in the coaches reserved for women, a DMRC official said. “The drive will be jointly…
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Amid China map row, Nepal says ‘neighbours must respect’ the Himalayan nation’s map
Kathmandu: Days after China released a ‘standard map’ showing its extended territory, Nepal government said on Friday that neighbours and the international community must respect the Himalayan nation’s latest map, which was…
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Ahead of G20 summit, Delhi HC declares Sep 8 holiday for itself, lower courts
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notification declaring a holiday on September 8 for itself and all district courts ahead of the G20 Summit, which is scheduled to…
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Delhi court convicts 2 men of attempted murder & rioting during 2020 riots
New Delhi: A Delhi court has convicted two individuals, Imran alias Model and Imran, on charges of attempt to murder and rioting during the infamous 2020 northeast riots, wherein the accused persons…
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Cong will vanquish BJP in Telangana, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh and Maha: Rahul
Mumbai: Flexing political muscles, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said that the Congress will triumph over the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming elections to Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and later even in…
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CCI grants approval for merger of Vistara and Air India
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) granted approval on Friday for the merger between Tata Group’s airlines – Vistara and Air India. This significant development opens the door for Air…
