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Nizam’s kitchens to your Bakrid table: Qubani ka Meetha lives on
Eid Ul Adha (Bakrid) is observed by Muslims all around the world, marked by prayers, ritual sacrifices, and meet-and-greets with families and neighbours. However, in Hyderabad, Eid is much more elaborate because…
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Advances free, fair polls: SC upholds Election Commission’s SIR drive
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 27, gave its stamp of approval to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls – a large-scale exercise to…
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Uganda national isolated in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola: Officials
New Delhi: A Uganda national with recent travel history from the East African nation has tested negative for Ebola after she was placed under isolation in Bengaluru as a precautionary measure when…
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Muslims in Hangal, Hassan decide against cow slaughter during Bakrid
Hassan: In a significant gesture aimed at promoting communal harmony, Muslim communities in Karnataka’s Hangal and Hassan regions have decided not to slaughter cows, bulls, buffaloes or oxen during this year’s Bakrid…
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Relief from summer heat as IMD Hyderabad forecasts rains for 3 days
Hyderabad: The residents of Hyderabad who were struggling with intense summer heat for the past few days are likely to witness pleasant weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts rains for…
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CBI arrests Latur-based doctor, Pune physics teacher in NEET UG paper leak case
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a Latur-based doctor and a member of the physics faculty of a coaching institute in Pune in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on…
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Prostitution racket busted at Thane spa, 5 women rescued
Thane: Police have busted a flesh trade racket operating under the guise of a health spa in Maharashtra’s Thane district and rescued five women, officials said on Wednesday, May 27. A woman…
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Singapore court sentences Byju’s founder Raveendran to 6 months in jail
New Delhi: Edtech firm Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with multiple court orders related…
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Siddaramaiah expected to quit as Karnataka Chief Minister today
Bengaluru: Karnataka is bracing for a major political transition as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign from his post on Wednesday, May 27, following intense deliberations between state leaders and the…
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Hyderabad airport begins mandatory screening for passengers amid Ebola outbreak
Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), popularly known as Hyderabad airport, started mandatory health screening for passengers amid the global Ebola outbreak. The screening measures started following directions from the Directorate General…
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Eid al-Adha 2026: Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Haj nears end
Makkah: Haj pilgrims from around the world began the symbolic Jamarat ritual, known as the “stoning of the devil”, on Wednesday, May 27, marking the first day of Eid Al-Adha, or the…
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CM Siddaramaiah calls cabinet breakfast amid resignation rumours
Bengaluru: Amid speculation that he will step down, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to host a crucial breakfast meeting for his cabinet colleagues on Thursday morning, official sources said. The urgency of…
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Bengal: FIR against Mamata Banerjee for remarks ‘hurting religious sentiments’
Kolkata: An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for hurting religious sentiments based on a complaint by a lawyer, police said on Wednesday, May 27. The…
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Revanth Reddy considered joining BJP before Congress: Dharmapuri Arvind
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dharmapuri Arvind on Wednesday, May 27, made a startling claim that he had information suggesting Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had once considered joining the…
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Hyderabad: Truck driver injured in collision between two lorries at Hayathnagar
Hyderabad: A truck driver suffered serious injuries in a collision between two trucks at Hayathnagar on Wednesday morning, May 27. According to police, at around 4:00 am, a lorry carrying grocery supplies…
