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World’s largest floating book fair ‘Logos Hope’ docks in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi welcomes the world’s largest floating book fair aboard the ship ‘Logos Hope’ docked at the emirate’s Mina Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. On Wednesday, the Abu…
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In a first, UAE firm launches ‘Wabel’ firefighting robot to tackle blazes
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based firm FFBOTS, located in Jebel Ali Industrial Area, has introduced firefighting robot that can act as the first responder to fires, local media reported. The…
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Congress slams govt for withdrawing Rs 2,000 banknotes from circulation
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the Rs 2,000 banknotes introduced with such fanfare after that “singularly disastrous” demonetisation decision of November 8, 2016, are…
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IPL 2023: MS Dhoni is not yet finished
In 2023, despite having very little opportunity to bat in the middle, Chennai Super King’s captain MS Dhoni’s strike rate of 204.26 (after 11 matches) is the highest he has ever recorded…
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PM Modi government’s schemes have truly empowered women: J P Nadda
New Delhi: BJP president J P Nadda said on Friday that a host of schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has empowered women in a true sense on the grassroots.…
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CJI Chandrachud pays glowing tribute to three SC judges retiring in June
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Friday paid glowing tribute to retiring Supreme Court judges Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi and V Ramasubramanian, recalling their contributions to the service of…
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Rs 2000 note ‘band-aid’ to cover up ‘foolish’ demonetisation: Chidambaram
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday hit out at the government after the RBI announced withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation, saying the Rs 2,000 note was…
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Dubai: Emirates offers free Wi-Fi to all passengers
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates is now offering free Wi-Fi to all passengers on its flights, the airline announced on Friday. The recent enhancement to Emirates’ in-flight connectivity means that all Emirates…
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Hyderabad: Father gets 5 yrs jail for sexually assaulting minor daughter
Hyderabad: A special POCSO court in Malkajgiri on Friday sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs.1000 for sexually harassing a minor girl. The case…
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BJP, Congress in MP in race of announcing freebies to impress voters
Bhopal: With Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections just a few months away, both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in the state have been making announcements about freebies to impress the voters.…
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Telangana: Home min for stern action against those selling spurious seeds
Hyderabad: Telangana Home Minister Mahmood Ali on Friday directed the police officials to take stern action against those indulging in sale of spurious seeds. Minister Mohmood Ali held a video conference with…
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UAE announces heftier traffic fines; know here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new traffic penalties with fines of up to 2,000 Dirhams (Rs 45,123) and a vehicle impoundment period of 60 days. On Thursday, the UAE’s Ministry…
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Rs 2,000 notes to remain legal tender even after September 30
New Delhi: The Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes which the RBI has decided to withdraw from circulation will continue to remain legal tender even after September 30, sources informed ANI. The central…
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Hizb ut-Tahrir case: 10 suspects sent to ATS custody till May 24
Hyderabad: The Additional Sessions Judge Raghuveer Patel at Bhopal on Friday has sent 10 alleged members of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) to ATS custody til May 24. The three arrested from Hyderabad Mohammed Saleem,…
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Govt’s ‘admission of failure’: MVA slams plan to yank out Rs 2,000 notes
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Friday slammed the move to withdraw the Rs 2,000 denomination currency notes by September 30 as “an admission of failure” by the Bharatiya Janata…
