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Round 14 of India-UK FTA talks closes ahead of election schedule
London: The fourteenth round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK closed on Friday ahead of the expected general election schedule to be announced by the Election Commission…
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Gaza ceasefire on cards as Israel likely to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners
Tel Aviv: A six-week ceasefire in Gaza is on the cards in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel after both sides communicated to the mediators on stepping down from their earlier…
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LS poll: Andhra govt orders releasing dearness allowance to employees
Amaravati: Less than 24 hours before the announcement of the Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh assembly elections schedule, the state government Friday night issued orders for releasing dearness allowance (DA) to employees…
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Hindus, Muslims of PoK are Indians: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is part of India and its people irrespective of their religion are Indians, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday. He also strongly defended the Citizenship…
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Excise policy case: BRS leader Kavitha arrested by ED, brought to Delhi
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested BRS leader K Kavitha after an hours-long raid at her premises in Hyderabad and brought her to Delhi for questioning in a money laundering case…
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UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out social media for the spread of Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry. “Around the world, we see a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate…
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Land allocation in Dharavi marks major step in slum rehabilitation: Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, has said that when it comes to resettlement, the government’s approach towards Dharavi, the largest slum in Asia…
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Marriage in Ramzan: Is nikah permissible in the holy month?
Hyderabad: Many people are unclear about whether performing nikah (marriage) during the month of Ramzan is permissible in Islam. Several individuals also mistakenly believe that Islam prohibits marriage during the holy month.…
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq seeks release of Kashmiri political prisoners during Ramzan
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged authorities to release Kashmiri political prisoners lodged in jails in the Union Territory and across the country as a gesture of goodwill…
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UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza via maritime corridor
Dubai: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via a maritime corridor launched…
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Respect SC order, but electoral bond scheme should have been improved: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Noting that he fully respects the Supreme Court order on electoral bonds, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the scheme was introduced to end black money in politics…
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Rising to challenge: Telangana Haj Committee prepares for more pilgrims this season
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Haj Committee is faced with an unprecedented challenge this year. It has to handle a staggering 11000 pilgrimage for Haj 2024, an unusually large number. It is for the first…
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UAE: Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution
Sharjah: Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The…
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Five children among 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Istanbul: At least 21 illegal migrants were killed on Friday when their boat sank off Turkey’s Aegean coast, country’s national public broadcaster said. The incident occurred off the coast of Eceabat District…
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BJP won’t ally with Uddhav, nor in talks with Raj: Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will not ally again with Shiv Sena’s (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, nor is it in any discussions…
