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Iran closes airspace for commercial flights amid rising tensions
Dubai: Iran further extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation early Thursday, January 15, as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests.…
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Maharashtra civic polls: All eyes on Mumbai as voting begins
Mumbai: Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Thursday, January 15, morning with the spotlight on Mumbai, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in an intense…
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Telangana finalises reservation in municipal bodies, paves way for polls
Hyderabad: Taking a key step for conducting municipal elections in Telangana, the state government has finalised the reservation of wards and offices of chairpersons/mayors in 121 municipalities and 10 corporations. The Municipal…
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SC to hear ED plea against Mamata Banerjee-I-PAC row today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday, January 15, a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging that its recent simultaneous raid and search operations at the…
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UK shuts Tehran embassy as tensions soar, diplomats withdrawn
Tehran: The UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation…
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Temple vandalised at Puranapul Darwaza in Hyderabad, police avert violence
Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at Puranapul Darwaza on Wednesday, January 14, night after unidentified persons allegedly vandalised a temple. Locals who noticed the vandalism alerted residents, following which a mob gathered and…
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Iran Foreign Minister dials Jaishankar to discuss ‘evolving situation’
New Delhi: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar late Wednesday, January 14, evening, with both ministers discussing the “evolving situation” in the Islamic Republic. “Received a…
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Wife can claim 25 pc of husband’s income as maintenance: HC
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling, on Tuesday, January 13, stated that a wife’s maintenance amount can be up to 25 per cent of the husband’s income, dismissing a…
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Nigerian national deported from Hyderabad for alleged drug peddling
Hyderabad: A 38-year old Nigerian national was deported back to his country by Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) on Tuesday, January 13, for allegedly being involved with drug peddlers. According to a…
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BookMyShow crashes as ticket sale opens for India-Pak T20 World Cup
New Delhi: BookMyShow website crashed on Wednesday, January 14, minutes after the second phase of ticket sales for the men’s T20 World Cup went live, overwhelmed by massive demand for the India–Pakistan…
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‘Massive embarrassment’ for Mamata Banerjee, claims BJP after HC order
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, January 14, described as “massive embarrassment” for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the Calcutta High Court decision to dispose of TMC’s petition…
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Police seize 191 bobbins of Chinese manja in Hyderabad, 2 arrested
Hyderabad: The police on Wednesday, January 14, arrested two people for allegedly selling Chinese manja – the banned glass-coated string used when flying kites – in Old City in Hyderabad and seized 191…
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Holy dips, community feasts and kites: India celebrates harvest festivals
New Delhi: Mid-winter harvest festivals Makar Sankranti, Bihu and Pongal were celebrated on Wednesday with people taking holy dips in rivers and participating in community feasts, while kite flying added a splash…
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Mitchell, Young help New Zealand level ODI series with India
Rajkot: Indian spinners were out-bowled on home turf once again and KL Rahul’s unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell’s splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1…
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What sect, mobile IMEI, relatives abroad? J&K mosque survey raises fears
Locals raised concerns after the Jammu and Kashmir Police began collecting personal and financial information from those working in mosques as part of an exercise to “gather data.” A four-page form accessed…
