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Rahul Gandhi calls on Lalu Yadav after SC stays his conviction in defamation case
New Delhi: After the Supreme Court cleared the decks for his return as an MP by putting a stay on his conviction in the ‘Modi’ surname case, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on…
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts Indonesia
Jakarta: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off North Sulawesi province in central Indonesia on Friday evening but did not trigger a tsunami, the country’s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. The quake happened…
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Nikah of bride from Pakistan, groom from India performed online
Jaipur: A bride from Pakistan and groom from Rajasthan in India tied the knot online as all the rituals of Nikah were performed virtually. A Qazi solemnised the marriage and the bride…
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SDPI delegation visits Gurugram Masjid, expresses solidarity with victims of attack
New Delhi: Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has expressed to stand in solidarity with the victims of Gurugram Masjid wherein the Nayab Imam was shot dead in cold blood and one…
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SC verdict on Rahul Gandhi will further strengthen INDIA’s resolve: Mamata
Kolkata: The Supreme Court’s verdict staying the lower court’s order convicting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case will further strengthen the resolve of the opposition Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance…
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Govt employee unions meet KCR, seek second pay revision
Hyderabad: A delegation comprising representatives from TNGO, TGO, and other organizations, led by State Minister V Srinivas Goud, recently met with Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) to put forth their demands.…
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United Muslim Forum condemns communal incidents, calls for unity
Hyderabad: The United Muslim Forum has raised concerns over the increasing communal incidents in the country and the leniency shown to miscreants. In response, the forum has called upon all citizens to…
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Heba Saadieh becomes first Palestinian referee at World Cup
Heba Saadieh became the first-ever Palestinian to officiate a match during the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 34-year-old referee take part in the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup co-hosted…
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Moroccan man gets 5-year jail for criticising King over ties with Israel
Rabat: A Moroccan man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sharing posts criticising the King Mohammed VI on Facebook for normalising ties with Israel, AFP reported. Said Boukioud, 48,…
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Watch: UAE influencer Khalid Al Ameri becomes a fisherman in Kerala
Khalid Al Ameri, a popular United Arab Emirates (UAE) influencer, who recently visited the south Indian state of Kerala, posted a video of himself becoming a Kerala fisherman for 24 hours. Khaled…
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Barbie movie approved for release in UAE cinemas
Abu Dhabi: The highly awaited Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been approved for release in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE Media Council on Thursday, August 3, granted approval to screen the…
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18-year-old Palestinian boy killed in Israeli raid in West Bank
An 18-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces during the storming of Nour Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank on Friday, August 4, the…
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Kuwait announces mandatory biometric fingerprinting for Gulf citizens, expats
The Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) has recently introduced a new regulation mandating biometric fingerprinting for Gulf nationals and expatriates visiting the country, local media reported. The mandatory fingerprinting of visitors is subject to the frequency of…
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Bangladeshi expat wins Jeep Wrangler in Big Ticket draw in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A UAE-based Bangladeshi expat won a brand-new Jeep Wrangler during the Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi recently. Mintu Chandra Bari Chandra, who works at a hair salon,…
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Manipur cabinet recommends guv to summon assembly session on Aug 21
Imphal: The Manipur cabinet has recommended to the governor to summon the next session of the state assembly on August 21, an official release said on Friday. The previous assembly session was…
