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Jaishankar meets Myanmar counterpart, raises issues of human, drug trafficking
New Delhi: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday raised the issue of human and drug trafficking with his Myanmar counterpart U Than Swe, and also expressed New Delhi’s concern about the…
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Temple committee member stops anti-Muslim sloganeering in Uttarakhand
In what can be seen as a stark reminder of the pluralism in the country amidst a boiling communal cauldron, a temple committee member in Uttarakhand stopped a group of right-wing workers…
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Waqf Darbar in Hyderabad; Mahmood Paracha, team received complaints related to waqf
Hyderabad: A group of lawyers, and Waqf activists headed by Mahamood Paracha, senior advocate, Supreme Court on Sunday, met and discussed the Waqf land encroachments and illegal selling of the properties. The…
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7.2-magnitude quake rocks Alaska Peninsula, tsunami warning issued
Washington: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula region early on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to initial reports, a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake. There were…
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Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan to attend NDA meet in Delhi on July 18
Amaravati: Jana Sena Party (JSP) president Pawan Kalyan will attend the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting which is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on July 18. The actor-turned-politician, who…
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Delhi Ordinance row: In a big boost to Oppn unity, Cong declares support to AAP
The Congress stated on Sunday that it will not support the Centre’s ordinance on control of services in the national capital, which is a major boost for the Aam Aadmi Party and…
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French woman hit by meteorite while having coffee on terrace
New Delhi: In an extremely rare astronomical event, a French woman was hit by a meteorite while having coffee on terrace with her friend, the media reported. According to French newspaper Les…
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Opposition meet in Bengaluru will have no impact: Bommai
Hubballi: Ahead of the meeting of opposition parties in Bengaluru, senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said such gatherings have no political meaning, and many such meetings may take place in the…
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India, UAE commit to fight against all types of terrorism
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their joint commitment against extremism and terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in all forms, at…
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Bengaluru college student kidnapped, set on fire; in serious condition
Bengaluru: In a shocking case, a college student was kidnapped and set on fire in Bengaluru, officials said on Sunday. The victim has been admitted to the Victoria Hospital and his condition…
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Karnataka ex-CM Bommai hints at BJP-JD(S) alliance, confirms talks
Bengaluru: Karnataka former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai while giving hints on possible BJP-JD (S) alliance confirmed that talks were going on between the two parties. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Sunday,…
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Hyderabad: Roundtable on UCC at Somajiguda Press Club today
Hyderabad: A roundtable conference is being held on the burning issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at the Press Club in Somajiguda from 3 to 6 pm by the Bharat Bachao…
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Centre slashes wholesale tomato price to Rs 80/kg
New Delhi: In a relief for consumers, who were forced to go off tomatoes after its prices went through the roof across the country, the Centre on Sunday reduced the wholesale price…
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UP: Cong reaching out to minority, backward communities ahead of LS polls
Lucknow: The Congress in Uttar Pradesh is consistently working for bringing members of minority and backward communities into its fold, party leaders said and highlighted the several outreach programmes, including tea stall…
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Google Doodle celebrates artist Zarina Hashmi’s 86th birthday
New Delhi: Search engine giant Google on Sunday celebrated the 86th birth anniversary of Indian-American artist and printmaker Zarina Hashmi, widely recognised as one of the most significant artists associated with the…
