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Bilkis Bano case: Cong slams Centre, Gujarat govt post-SC observations
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the central and Gujarat governments over the remission granted to the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case last year, saying the truth about the…
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Indian students turn PPE waste into eco-friendly bricks without cement
New Delhi: A team of engineering students has devised a method to turn hospital personal protective equipment (PPE) waste, which typically swells-up landfills, into bricks that are stronger and do not use…
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Andhra CM lays foundation for Rs 4,362 cr Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam
Srikakulam: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Rs 4,362 crore Mulapeta greenfield port in Srikakulam district, which is expected to completed…
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UK tourist dies after consuming 22 shots in 90 minutes in strip club
A British man died of alcohol poisoning after being served 22 shots in 90 minutes while on a night out in a Polish strip club. When the 36-year-old victim, known as Mark…
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MP govt orders review of illegal madrasas, institutions `teaching fanaticism’
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday ordered a “review” of illegal madrasas and institutions in the state where “fanaticism” is taught. The chief minister tweeted about the decision…
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Apple previews Delhi Saket store, Tim Cook to greet 1st customers on Thursday
New Delhi: After receiving huge crowds at the Mumbai retail store, Apple on Wednesday previewed its second physical store in the country, at Select CityWalk mall in New Delhi. Delhi’s first Apple…
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Thunderstorms forecast for parts of Andhra on April 21 & 22
Amaravati: Following several days of scorching summer heat in Andhra Pradesh, the Meteorological department has forecast thunderstorms on April 21 and 22 in parts of the state that could bring some relief…
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TN: Stalin moves resolution to bring Dalit Christians under Scheduled Castes
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin introduced a motion in the Assembly on Wednesday seeking to include Dalit Christians into the purview of the Scheduled Castes (SC) quota. He reasoned that…
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Allow students to write exams in local languages even if course is in English medium: UGC
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has asked universities to allow students to write exams in local languages even if the course is offered in English medium, according to Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.…
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Karnataka polls: PM Modi, Yogi in BJP list of 40-star campaigners
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a strong team of Union Ministers figure in the list of the party’s 40 star…
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Unhappy with life, young Asst Prof turns porter in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Unhappy with his personal life, an Assistant Professor at an engineering college became a porter. The bizarre incident occurred at Abdullapurmet on the outskirts of Hyderabad. A youth, working as an…
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Mohammed Siraj reports Hyderabadi driver to BCCI over ‘corruption’
New Delhi: India pacer Mohammed Siraj had reported a “corrupt approach” to BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) from an unknown person, who wanted “inside news” about his team before Australia arrived in…
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UAE President receives King Abdullah of Jordan in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, who is visiting the UAE accompanied by His Royal Highness…
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SC urged to use plenary power, moral authority to ensure same-sex marriage acceptance
New Delhi: The petitioners seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to use its plenary power, “prestige and moral authority” to push the society to acknowledge such…
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Sambalpur violence: VHP’s bandh affects normal life in 14 dists of Odisha
Bhubaneswar: In protest against violence that erupted during Hanuman Jayanti processions in Odisha’s Sambalpur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday called a dawn-to-dusk bandh in 14 districts. The bandh began at 6 a.m.…
