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Watch: French ‘spiderman’ climbs Burj Khalifa
Abu Dhabi: French climbers, Alain Robert, known as the “French Spiderman”, and Alexis Landot climbed an 828-meter-high (2,716.5 feet) Burj Khalifa in Dubai. This climb was part of Mashreq’s ‘Climb2Change’ global initiative,…
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SC nulls re-appointment of Kannur University’s VC; ignites political storm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University saying that the appointment process was vitiated by “unwarranted interference” of the Kerala government.…
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India’s fiscal deficit crosses Rs 8 lakh crore in 7 months
New Delhi: India’s fiscal deficit for the first seven months of the current financial year stands at Rs 8.04 lakh crore, which is 45 per cent of the estimate for the full…
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Burnout affects 27% of employees in big Indian firms, women worst hit: Report
New Delhi: In 2023, burnout risk remained a concern, affecting 27 percent of employees in large Indian companies, which is three percent higher compared to their mid-sized counterparts, a new report said…
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Burj Khalifa lights up with Legacy from Land of Zayed for COP28 opening
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was emblazoned with the logo of the Greening Education Hub – Legacy from the Land of Zayed – in celebration of its official opening at COP28. The…
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UAE: 50% discount on traffic fines announced in Fujairah
Abu Dhabi: In celebration of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 52nd National Day, Fujairah Police has announced a 50 percent discount on traffic fines. The motorists can avail of the discount for…
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Telangana exit poll results: Congress holds edge, hung Assembly possible
Hyderabad: As the Telangana assembly elections come to an end at 5 pm today, many exit poll results indicating the outcome of the polling started becoming public. According to most of the…
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Gyanvapi survey: ASI granted 10 more days for submission of report
Varanasi: The Varanasi court on Thursday granted 10 more days to the ASI to complete the Gyanvapi survey and submit report, said Hindu side counsel Madan Mohan Yadav. The ASI had sought…
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MP Assembly elections: I don’t rely on exit polls, says Uma Bharti
Bhopal: Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Thursday said she does not “rely” on exit polls. Exit polls for five states will be telecast later in the…
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Centre approves Rs 1658 cr recovery plan for Joshimath
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday approved a Rs 1658.17 crore recovery and reconstruction plan for Joshimath in Uttarakhand which was affected by landslide and ground subsidence earlier this year. The decision was…
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Several arrested after AIMIM workers ‘attack’ Charminar Congress candidate
Hyderabad: Brother of Congress candidate Mujeebullah Shareef from Charminar and a polling booth agent were reportedly attacked by workers affiliated with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM). The incident, captured on video, escalated…
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Video: AIMIM Nampally candidate Majid Hussain detained
Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate for the Nampally Assembly constituency, Majid Hussain, was detained by the west zone task force in Hyderabad amid polling activity. With just a few…
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India approves defence acquisition projects worth Rs 2.23 lakh cr
New Delhi: India on Thursday accorded an initial approval to defence acquisition projects worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore that included procurement of 97 Tejas light combat aircraft and 156 Prachand combat helicopters,…
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Inside war rooms: How Telangana parties battled for votes
Hyderabad: Elections in India are known for their intensity, with political parties and candidates working tirelessly to connect with the public. While the outward campaign involves public meetings, rallies, and road shows,…
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End nexus between ambulance drivers, pvt hospitals: Karnataka Dy CM
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar called for putting an end to the nexus between ambulance drivers and private hospitals. Speaking after dedicating 262 new ambulances, he said, “The ambulance…
