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Centre restricts import of laptops, PCs & tablets
New Delhi: The Central government on Thursday notified restrictions on import of laptops, tablets, personal computers and servers. A notification issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Thursday said that…
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Impact of US rating downgrade is likely to fade away soon
New Delhi: BSE Sensex was down 123 points in trade on Thursday morning as the market absorbed the impact of the US downgrade. Sensex was trading at 65,659 points after a steep…
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Ex-Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, others join Congress
New Delhi: In a boost to the Congress ahead of the Assembly elections in Telanagana, several leaders in the state joined the grand old party, including former minister Jupally Krishna Rao. In…
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Pakistan silently approves security pact with US
Islamabad: The Pakistan federal cabinet has silently approved a critical security pact with the US, paving way to procurement of military hardware from Washington. According to informed government sources, the cabinet approved…
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Kharge alleges Chair defending PM; RS chairman says ‘I am not required to defend anyone’
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Chairman Jadgeep Dhankhar exchanged barbs on Thursday on the issue of discussion on Manipur situation. While Kharge said Dhankhar was…
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Mahzooz draw: Indian expat wins Rs 2 cr, becomes 55th guaranteed millionaire
Abu Dhabi: A 27-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a guaranteed raffle prize of Dirhams one million (Rs 2,24,89,698) in the 139th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Gowtham matched five…
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Ex-BJP MLA in Assam demands ban on azaan
Guwahati: Shiladitya Dev, a former BJP MLA in Assam who often embroils himself in controversy for his inflammatory comments, has stirred a fresh debate by demanding a ban on the recitation of…
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Are tomato prices in Hyderabad likely to touch Rs 300 per kg in coming days?
Hyderabad: There seems to be no respite for the people of Hyderabad from the rising prices of tomatoes. The prices are already around Rs 200 per kg and may further increase. Due…
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Think of country, rise above political interests: Ajmer Dargah Diwan on Haryana violence
Jaipur: In the wake of communal violence in Haryana, Ajmer Dargah Diwan Syed Zainul Abedin has appealed to all religious leaders and responsible people of the society to come forward and maintain…
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Erdogan advisor to attend Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chief adviser Akif Cagatay Kilic will represent Turkey at the Ukraine peace talks to be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Saturday, media reported. The talks will…
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Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi in Delhi
Bengaluru: For the first time since assuming charge as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi. In a statement,…
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Udupi college restroom camera case: Karnataka BJP to meet Guv, seek SIT probe
Bengaluru: BJP legislators from Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts will be meeting the Karnataka Governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday to press for an SIT probe in the case of restroom camera recording…
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Mosque set on fire in Haryana’s Nuh
Gurugram: A mosque was set on fire while a short circuit apparently triggered a blaze in another in Haryana’s Nuh district, police said on Thursday. No one was injured in the incidents…
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NGT panel to probe allegations of illegal mining by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to verify the factual position and take appropriate remedial action on a plea claiming illegal mining by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh…
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Nuh violence: 44 FIRs & 139 arrests, Haryana Police action continues
Gurugram: The Haryana Police have filed 44 FIRs and arrested 139 culprits so far to investigate the communal riots that broke out in Nuh and Gurugram districts. Tension prevailed in both districts…
