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Assam govt seeks public suggestion on banning polygamy
Guwahati: Following an expert committee’s report on banning polygamy in Assam, the state government has sought suggestions from the general public on the issue before it heads to enact a law during…
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Trump plans to turn himself in to face charges in Georgia election case
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump said that he plans to turn himself in on Thursday to face charges in the case of election interference in Georgia state. In a post on…
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Telangana Assembly polls: ECI urged to immediately impose model code of conduct
Hyderabad: The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) wrote a letter on Monday to the Election Commission of India (ECI), urging immediate imposition of the model code of conduct. This request comes in…
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Telangana has 3.06 cr voters as per draft voters list: ECI
Hyderabad: Telangana has 3.06 crore voters, according to the draft roll for the second Special Summary Revision (SSR) published by the Election Commission of India. The total number of voters in the…
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Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand after 15 yrs of self-exile
Bangkok: For the first time after more than 15 years in self-exile, ousted former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the country on Tuesday amidst an ongoing political turmoil. Thaksin,…
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Wagner chief seen in 1st video address after failed rebellion
Moscow: For the first time since the Wagner mercenaries’ failed rebellion against the Russian military in June, the group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared in a video address, suggesting that he was currently…
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Indian-American admits embezzling more than $2.7 mn from employer
Washington: A 41-year-old Indian-American former executive has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $2.7 million from his employer. Varun Aggarwal, who worked at a commercial real estate agency in California, pleaded guilty…
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US court stays extradition on Tahawwur Rana pending his appeal
Washington: Overriding the Biden administration’s appeal, a US court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, to India where he is facing a trial for his…
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Eating fish makes eyes as beautiful as Aishwarya Rai’s, says Maha BJP minister
Mumbai: A BJP minister in Maharashtra has stoked a controversy by linking daily consumption of fish to having “eyes as beautiful” as those of actor Aishwarya Rai. A video of the remarks…
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Prez Murmu to embark on 3-day Goa visit from today
Panaji: President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a three-day visit to Goa on Tuesday during which she is expected to participate in several events. On the day of her arrival, she will…
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Nagas in Manipur oppose Kukis’ separate administration demand
Imphal: United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of the Nagas in Manipur, on Monday objected to the demand of a Kuki organisation for the creation of the posts of Chief Secretary…
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Delhi govt officer accused of rape Kejriwal administration’s favourite: BJP
New Delhi: The Delhi BJP on Monday attacked the AAP government over the arrest of a WCD department officer on charges of raping a minor and demanded resignation of minister Kailash Gahlot,…
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Centre’s submission before SC on caste survey exposes BJP: JD(U)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) on Monday alleged that BJP’s “anti-poor, anti-OBC, anti-reservations” stance stood “exposed” with the Centre’s submission before the Supreme Court on a petition challenging the state’s…
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Police recover 7 looted arms, 81 ammunition in Manipur
Imphal: The combined security forces in Manipur on Monday recovered seven looted arms and 81 different types of ammunition from Imphal East, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal districts, the police said. The arms and…
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PM Modi to leave for South Africa today to attend 15th BRICS Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for South Africa today to participate in the 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of the country’s president Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. BRICS is a…
