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Dense fog blankets Delhi, AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category
New Delhi: Delhi woke up shrouded in fog on Wednesday morning, with little visibility and ‘very poor’ air. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for dense fog between 8.30…
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Govt rolls out Rs 4,531-cr market access support for exporters
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters under which financial support will be provided to participate in activities such as international fairs and exhibitions.…
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Indian tea industry better placed in 2025 compared to last year
Kolkata: Despite challenges like uncertainty over weather conditions, rain fury, pest attacks, stagnant prices for a major part of 2025 and row over imports of inferior variety, the Indian tea sector fared…
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Zia’s funeral draws dignitaries from South Asian nations
Dhaka: High-level dignitaries from South Asian countries, including ministers and parliamentary speakers converged in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief…
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Kuwait sets six-month overseas stay limit for expats
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced new residency regulations limiting the length of time expat residents may remain outside the country to six consecutive months, as part of a comprehensive update to its…
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April deadline set for critical flyover in South Hyderabad
A critical flyover that will connect Nalgonda crossroads, Saidabad and IS Sadan to Owaisi Junction is likely to be completed by April 2026 and ease traffic congestion in South Hyderabad, officials said.…
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Umar Khalid surrenders at Tihar jail after 14-day interim bail
Delhi: Activist Umar Khalid surrendered himself at Delhi’s Tihar jail on Sunday, December 29, after completing his 14-day interim bail period to attend his sister’s wedding. A Delhi court allowed Khalid temporary…
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Woman ‘gang-raped’, thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held
Faridabad: A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van here and later thrown onto the road, sustaining serious head injuries, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Monday…
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Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid New Year strike call
New Delhi: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New…
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Saudi Arabia to roll out four-tier sugar tax on drinks from Jan 1
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved amendments to the executive regulations of the excise tax, introducing a sugar-content-based levy on sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026. The…
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Burqa-clad Hyderabad woman dances during Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebration
Hyderabad: A burqa-clad woman was seen dancing on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi in the Old City of Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 30. She surprised everyone by dancing in the Venkateswara Swamy…
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Jaishankar reaches Dhaka for Khaleda Zia’s funeral
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who dominated Bangladesh’s politics for decades, died on Tuesday in Dhaka.…
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Andhra: One held for vandalising shivalingam in Draksharamam temple
Andhra Pradesh: A shivalingam has been allegedly vandalised near the Draksharamam temple in BR Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andra Pradesh, and an accused has been apprehended in this connection, a police official…
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Old age pensions paid a day early as New Year gesture: Andhra CM
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the state government is distributing NTR Bharosa social pensions one day in advance as a New Year gesture. The chief minister…
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Assam man arrested in Kerala over alleged extremist social media posts
Thrissur: Police in Kerala have arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam for allegedly attempting to spread extremist ideas through social media, officials said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Roshidul Islam, was…
