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Manipur violence: Shutdown in Kuki-dominated areas, normal life affected
Imphal/Churachandpur: Normal life was affected in Kuki-dominated areas of Manipur on Sunday as agitators enforced an indefinite shutdown called by Kuki-Zo groups against a “crackdown by security forces”. The situation in Kangpokpi…
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Congress condemns vandalisation of temple in US, demands action
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday condemned the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in United States’ California and said such acts of hatred and intolerance were utterly unacceptable. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam…
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Video: 17 South Koreans accept Islam in Ramzan
Seventeen South Koreans accepted Islam at the Seoul Central Mosque on the first day of Ramzan, which began on Saturday, March 1. A video shared on Facebook by the Korea Muslim Federation…
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‘Bullying’ powers’ call for talks with Iran not aimed at solving issues: Khamenei
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that certain “bullying” powers’ insistence on holding talks with Iran is not aimed at resolving issues but rather at imposing their own expectations. Khamenei made…
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SC grants bail to former excise officer, defers release
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted bail to a former excise officer from Chhattisgarh in a cheating and corruption case linked to the high-profile liquor scam in the state. The top…
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Trinamool delegation to meet ECI on Tuesday over fake voter issue
Kolkata: A ten-member delegation of Trinamool Congress will meet the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Delhi on Tuesday (March 11) on the issue of bogus voters in West Bengal. “We have…
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Budget session set for ‘EPIC’ showdown; budget, Waqf bill top priority for govt
New Delhi: Parliament’s Budget session resumes on Monday amid indications of an ‘EPIC’ showdown between the government and the opposition which is planning to raise issues such as the alleged manipulation of…
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Water supply in parts of Hyderabad to be disrupted for a week: HMWSSB
Hyderabad: Residents and commuters in parts of Hyderabad are set to face challenges with water supply and traffic being disrupted for a week in view of ongoing infrastructure works for the BHEL…
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Karnataka: 2 held for rape of Israeli tourist, homestay owner
The Karnataka Police arrested two people in connection with the assault and gang-rape of two women – a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a homestay owner near Sanapur Lake in Gangavati. The arrests…
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Hyderabad sees rise in beggars from other states during Ramzan
Hyderabad is witnessing a rise in beggars during the holy month of Ramzan as thousands of beggars have come to the city from different parts of Telangana and neighboring Karnataka and Andhra…
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UP: Imam, 8 others arrested for announcing Iftar on loudspeaker
A group of nine Muslims including an imam were arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur town after the Iftar timing was announced on a loudspeaker at a local mosque. The controversy erupted on…
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy cries foul over Central funds
Hyderabad: As the pressure to fulfil election promises continued to build on the Congress government in Telenagana, its tussle with the Centre over fund allocations and disbursal has also increased. A political…
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Atishi slams BJP over delay in Mahila Samridhi Yojana implementation
New Delhi: AAP MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday criticised the BJP-led government in Delhi for failing to implement the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, accusing the party of misleading voters…
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Cyberabad police arrests 478 for drunk driving
Hyderabad: 478 commuters were arrested for drunk driving in Hyderabad during an operation conducted by the Cyberabad police over the weekend. The list of commuters arrested includes 388 two-wheelers, 17 three-wheelers, 70…
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Rohingya refugees brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding
Cox’s Bazar: Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a US decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction…
