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India to implement hybrid power project in Sri Lanka’s northern islands
Colombo: India on Friday inked a pact with Sri Lanka to provide renewable energy to three islands Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu off Jaffna which are completely cut off from the national grid.…
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House of Vakil Hassan, who rescued 41 trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel, razed
Vakil Hassan whose heroics saved the lives of 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi, a few months ago, found his home demolished by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), on…
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Over 100 killed by Israeli fire in Gaza as people waited for food aid
Gaza City: A devastating incident unfolded in northern Gaza, resulting in the loss of at least 104 lives and leaving hundreds injured, according to Palestinian officials, CNN reported. The tragedy occurred as…
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Muslim boy slapping row: UP govt apprises SC about status of counselling of students
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday apprised the Supreme Court about the status of counselling of students who were allegedly instructed by their school teacher to slap a Muslim boy…
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AP: YSRCP leader Shaik Asif inaugurates Ram temple in Vijayawada
Hyderabad: Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and AP State Minorities Finance Corporation Chairman (APMFCC) Shaik Asif inaugurated the Kodandaramaswami temple in Vinchipeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, February 29. He…
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Pakistan’s new president to be elected on March 9; Zardari frontrunner
Islamabad: Pakistan’s election commission on Friday announced that the polling for the presidential election will take place on March 9, with former president Asif Ali Zardari almost certain to bag the top…
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NBDSA asks 3 news channels to remove videos targeting Muslims
New Delhi: The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has penalised some television channels and ordered the removal of certain programmes from their websites, saying that they spread hatred and communal…
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Maharashtra’s GSDP has expanded by 10 percent, govt focus on farmers: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s gross state domestic product (GSDP) has grown by 10 per cent in the current fiscal and the government is committed to ensure that revenue deficit doesn’t cross the prescribed limit,…
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Mahadev app: ED freezes assets of Dubai-based ‘hawala-operator’ worth Rs 580 crore
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has frozen security holdings of more than Rs 580 crore of a Dubai-based “hawala operator” and seized cash and valuables worth Rs 3.64 crore after fresh raids…
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12.5 mn children in India obese in 2022, up from 0.4 mn in 1990: Lancet study
New Delhi: Obesity among children in India has spiked sharply with about 12.5 million of those between the ages of five and 19 overweight in 2022 compared to 0.4 million in 1990,…
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Rs 8470 cr worth of Rs 2000 notes still with public: RBI
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said nearly 97.62 per cent of the Rs 2000 bank notes have returned to the banking system, and only about Rs 8,470 crore…
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Hyderabad: Man murdered over old enmity in West Marredpally
Hyderabad: A man was murdered by some persons at West Marredpally, Secunderabad on Thursday, February 29, night. The deceased has been identified as Mohd Imran, 25, an AC Technician and a resident…
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New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas as terrorist entity
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced today the designation of Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist entity. “The terrorist attacks by Hamas in…
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BJP saving examination mafia, corrupt people: Priyanka Gandhi on Agra exam paper leak
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday slammed the BJP over yet another exam paper leak incident in Uttar Pradesh, accusing the ruling party of hollowing out the foundation of…
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Explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, use of IED suspected
An explosion was reported at the famous Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru on Friday, March 1. Initial probe into the blast that left at least five persons injured suggests the use of low-intensity…
