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Yediyurappa son Vijayedra’s New Delhi trip raises speculations
Bengaluru: The New Delhi visit of BJP MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, has raised speculations regarding developments in the state BJP unit. Vijayendra had met BJP…
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India’s growth trend expected to soften from Sept quarter
New Delhi: While a favourable base effect should help accelerate India’s real GDP growth to around 7.5-8 per cent YoY in the June quarter, the growth trend is expected to soften over…
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Stalin writes to Union Minister; seeks release of Cauvery water by Karnataka
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday wrote a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, urging him to direct the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for directions…
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Kremlin defends Putin’s decision to attend BRICS summit online
Moscow: The Kremlin on Thursday defended its decision not to let President Vladimir Putin travel to South Africa next month to attend the BRICS Summit in person, saying Moscow has done this…
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Pak deploys Army across nation to ensure security during Muharram
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday decided to deploy Army troops across the country to ensure security and prevent sectarian violence during the month of Muharram. The decision was taken after the authorities in…
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Hyderabad rains: Edu institutions, govt offices to remain shut till Saturday
Hyderabad: In view of incessant rains and IMD warning of heavy rains during the next 48 hours, Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao directed chief secretary Santhi Kumari to declare a two-day…
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Defamation case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea against Guj HC on Friday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Friday the plea filed by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi against the Gujarat High Court’s verdict denying a stay on his conviction…
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Never demanded exemption from Asian Games trials: Sakshi Malik
New Delhi: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday said she never demanded any exemption from Asian Games trials despite the IOA ad-hoc panel offering to consider her case just like compatriots Vinesh…
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Hyderabad: Woman, her paramour held for husband’s murder
Hyderabad: The Ghatkesar police on Thursday arrested two persons for allegedly killing a man. One of the accused is the victim’s second wife, and another accused is her paramour, police said. The…
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‘Don’t make it prestige issue’: SC calls for a report from Centre over death of cheetahs
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over deaths of eight cheetahs at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park in a span of four months as it asked the Centre to…
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TN BJP takes a swipe at CM Stalin over fishermen, Katchatheevu issues
Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday hit out at the ruling DMK’s President and Chief Minister M K Stalin for “shedding crocodile tears” over the arrest of Indian fishermen…
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Delhi govt to turn Anganwadi into early childhood learning centre: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: The Delhi government wants to turn Anganwadi into an early childhood learning centre, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. Launching the early childhood care and education (ECCE) kit developed…
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Telangana govt upgrades 1266 office subordinate posts for compassionate appointments
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Thursday sanctioned the upgradation of 1266 office subordinate posts to that of Junior Assistant in all districts of the state to facilitate compassionate appointments. The approval is…
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Israel prays for good relationship with Saudi Arabia, says Herzog
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his gratitude towards the United States for its effort to normalisation diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. In a speech to Congress on Wednesday, Herzog said the…
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Raigad: Irshalwadi hillslide toll mounts to 16; 22 rescued, 80 still trapped
Raigad: Working non-stop for nearly 20 hours, rescue teams have recovered 16 bodies and saved 22 injured persons, who were crushed when a portion of a 550 mt hillock crashed on a…
