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Former CM Jagadish Shettar announces resignation from BJP, assembly
Hubballi: Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar on Saturday announced his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party after he was denied a ticket for the May 10 state assembly election. The 67-year-old…
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India-US people-to-people to get stronger, better: WH official
Washington: There is no stronger people-to-people ties between any country than what the US enjoys with India, a top White House official has said and observed that in many areas, governments need…
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Oppn leaders target UP govt after Atiq Ahmad, brother shot dead
Lucknow: Opposition leaders on Saturday questioned the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh and demanded that the state government be dismissed after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot…
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Quota withdrawal for Muslims: Karnataka BJP upbeat despite SC rap
Bengaluru: Though opposition parties are celebrating and criticising the BJP-led Karnataka government following a reprimand by the Supreme Court over the withdrawal of four per cent reservation quota for Muslims, the ruling…
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Telangana: Shab-e-Qadr, Jummat-ul-Vida holidays on April 19, 21
Hyderabad: In a recent update, the Telangana government has rescheduled the optional holidays for Shab-e-Qadr and Jummat-ul-Vida to April 19 (Wednesday) and April 21 (Friday). The previous dates were April 18 and…
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Telangana: Nearly 1.09 crore tested under Kanti Velugu
Hyderabad: Telangana government announced that over one crore 8 lakh people underwent eye examinations under Phase 2 of the Kanti Velugu scheme In a statement released it said, “As of Saturday, 1,08,99,470…
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Hyderabad: KTR reviews ongoing projects in preparation for monsoon
Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) minister K T Rama Rao on Saturday conducted a review meeting of nala and other projects to assess the preparedness for the impending monsoon season…
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Dubai announces golden visas for imams, preachers, muezzins ahead of Eid Al-Fitr
Abu Dhabi: Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, Dubai on Saturday announced a decision to grant golden visas to mosque imams, preachers, muezzins, muftis, and religious researchers who have completed 20 years of service…
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ED freezes 150 bank accounts in illegal betting case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Saturday that it recently carried out a search operation at a fintech company which resulted in the identification and freezing of 150 bank accounts…
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Serious attempt to undermine every institution: Shashi Tharoor
Mumbai: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said right across the spectrum there is a “serious undermining” of every autonomous institution and it seems the government has only the “loyalty” criterion before…