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Nepal President Paudel hospitalised again
Kathmandu: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital here after he complained of chest pain. Paudel, 78, was admitted to the Bansbari-based Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre at…
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Consul General of UK Owen says film festivals are windows to the world; speaks at MANUU
Hyderabad: “Films are the windows to the world and festivals like this are close to my heart. Cinema has the power to transcend borders and connect people from different walks of life.…
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Mumbai court acquits two in 2002 Gujarat Best Bakery riot case
Mumbai: A sessions court here on Tuesday acquitted two accused in the case related to the 2002 Best Bakery massacre in Gujarat where 14 people had been killed during the post-Godhra riots. Harshad…
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Religious, political leaders in Kashmir object to ’72 Hoorain’
Srinagar: Decrying the negative portrayal of Muslims in the upcoming film “72 Hoorain”, slated to be released next month, prominent religious and political leaders in Kashmir on Tuesday said the movie “hurts…
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Clear intimidation tactic, Editors Guild raise concern over Irani’s threat
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday voiced concern over alleged intimidation and harassment of journalists by Union minister Smriti Irani and the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala. EGI notes with concern…
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After bride-to-be’s helmetless scooter ride, Delhi Police issues challan
New Delhi: In a bizarre turn of events, a bride-to-be in Delhi found herself at the centre of attention, not for her impending wedding, but for her daring scooter ride without a…
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Telangana: Government officer arrested for accepting bribe
Hyderabad: The Anti Corruption Bureau officials caught an account working at the District Medical and Health Office Mancherial red-handed when he demanded and accepted a bribe amount of Rs. 10,000 from a…
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Hyderabad: Cops arrest two for theft of gold, silver in Madannapet
Hyderabad: Two burglars were arrested on Tuesday for breaking into a house at Madannapet, in the first week of June, and stealing gold and silver ornaments and cash. The operation was carried…
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Stalin writes to PM against introducing NExT for medical students
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his strong opposition to the National Exit Test (NExT). The Union Health Ministry has announced that a…
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Saudi cops arrest 3 expats in Makkah over fake Haj campaigns
Riyadh: Three expatriates were arrested by the Saudi police for running false campaigns for Haj pilgrimage, which is scheduled to take place in the kingdom later this month. According to Saudi media…
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Dubai-Manila travel: Cebu Airlines offers flight tickets at Dh1
Abu Dhabi: Thousands of Filipino ex-pats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking forward to celebrating the 125th commemoration of Philippine independence by travelling to their home country, thanks to the…
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Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim wins bid to take over Manchester United: Report
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar has emerged on top in the race to purchase Manchester United, Al-Watan reports. Sheikh Jassim was in a bidding battle with British billionaire Sir…
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Rishi Sunak’s ratings fall to lowest since becoming UK PM
London: Rishi Sunak’s personal ratings have slipped to the lowest of his premiership in terms of being the best person to lead the UK, as he tries to hold a fractured Conservative…
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Imran Khan still keen on chasing talks with Pakistan Army
Islamabad: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has ruled out talks with the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling it an exercise in futility, but appeared to be keen on…
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NCSC issues notice to Zomato for ‘casteist’ advertisement
New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to online food delivery aggregator Zomato for a ‘casteist’ advertisement. Following direction from NCSC Chairman Vijay Sampla, a notice…
