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Agreed to redouble efforts: Jaishankar after talks with China’s Wang Yi
Astana: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday agreed to redouble efforts through diplomatic and military channels to resolve the remaining border issues in eastern Ladakh…
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Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50L people affected in 29 districts
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with over 16.50 lakh population affected in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level across the state on Thursday, an…
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NRIs, Indian tourists can now make UPI QR payments in UAE
India’s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has announced a partnership with Network International (Network) to enable QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) across Network’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals.…
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1.2 kg of gold linked to BRS MLA seized by ED in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A total of 1.2 kg of gold biscuits allegedly linked to BRS Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy was seized by Enforcement Directorate sleuths of the Hyderabad unit on Wednesday. The seizure…
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UK to go to polls; future of PM Rishi Sunak hangs in balance
London: The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs in the balance as the United Kingdom goes to the polls on Thursday. Around 46.5…
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Telangana HC unhappy with progress of trials against MLAs, MPs
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed displeasure over the delayed progress of trials against MLAs and MPs in the state, stressing the need to expedite these cases in line with Supreme…
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Israel studying Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire deal: Mossad
Jerusalem: Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency has received Hamas’ response to a proposed deal aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict and the release of hostages, according to a statement released…
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Israel approves largest land seizure in West Bank in decades
Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have approved the appropriation of 12.7 square km of land in the occupied West Bank, marking the largest single appropriation in about three decades, an Israeli settlement monitor group…
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After stray dogs issue, Telangana HC questions state govt over tree protection
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has questioned the state government on its mechanisms and statutory provisions to save greenery, conserve trees, and maintain ecological balance in urban areas. The court directed the…
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Biden not considering stepping down from election race: White House
Washington: US President Joe Biden, currently facing one of the worst crises of his decade-long political career after a subpar debate performance against his GOP rival Donald Trump last week, is not…
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Over 7 pc of daily deaths in 10 Indian cities linked to PM2.5 pollution: Lancet
New Delhi: On average, 7.2 per cent of all daily deaths in 10 of the largest and most polluted cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, were linked to PM2.5 levels…
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India’s T20 world champs arrive in Delhi; fans brave rain to welcome players
New Delhi: The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team returned to the country here on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter flight with scores of fans lining up outside the airport to welcome…
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LS Speaker changes rule to bar MPs from any additional remarks during oath
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended parliamentary rules to restrict newly elected MPs from using any additional words or remarks before or after taking the oath or affirmation of…
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Hathras ‘godman’ blames ‘anti-social’ elements for stampede
Lucknow: Self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, has blamed “anti-social elements” for the deadly stampede during his ‘satsang’ (religious gathering) on July 2 at a village in Uttar…
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AP: Pawan Kalyan to stay away from film shoots for 3 months
Kakinada: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday said he will stay away from film shoots for three months. Addressing a public meeting in his Assembly constituency Pithapuram,…
