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Israeli official says army won’t leave Gaza corridor, putting truce at risk
Israel will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire, an official said Thursday. Israel’s refusal could spark a crisis with Hamas and key…
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Champions Trophy: Afghanistan take Australia in virtual quarter-final to seal semis spot
Lahore: Afghanistan and Australia are set to face off in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Friday, with both teams vying for a place in…
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Lebanon’s govt wins confidence vote, says only army can defend nation in war
Lebanon’s new government on Wednesday, February, 26 won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weapons.…
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Railways operated more than 16,000 trains operated during Maha Kumbh: Vaishnaw
Prayagraj: More than 16,000 trains were operated for the Maha Kumbh that carried around five crore devotees to the pilgrimage, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Thursday. Vaishnaw, who was here…
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Hamas calls for talks on next phase of ceasefire after hostage-prisoner exchange
Hamas on Thursday February, 27 said it was ready to negotiate the next phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, after a swap in which it handed over what it said…
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Bodies of 4 Israeli hostages identified after return from war-torn Gaza
An Israeli group representing families of hostages held by Palestine-based resistance group Hamas said the remains of all four hostages returned early Thursday, February, 27 have been identified. The Hostages and Missing…
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Delhi govt will initiate probe into govt money used in ‘Sheesh Mahal’: Parvesh Verma
New Delhi: Delhi minister Parvesh Verma said an investigation will be initiated into the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy to determine how much government money was used in renovating former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s…
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Three arrested for drug peddling in Madhura Nagar; 41 kg ganja seized
Hyderabad: Three persons, including an interstate drug peddler, were arrested for drug peddling in Hyderabad’s Madhura Nagar. Around 41.1 kg of ganja and cash worth Rs 18 lakh were seized from them.…
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Maha Kumbh ends on note of devotion, and some controversy
Mahakumbh Nagar: The Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world’s largest gathering, ended on Wednesday as it began 45 days ago – with lakhs of devotees surging towards the waters of the…
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MS Dhoni’s cryptic shirt sparks IPL 2025 retirement buzz!
Mumbai: MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain and star of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), arrived in Chennai on February 26 for IPL 2025. But what caught fans’ attention was his t-shirt. It…
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Karnataka BJP slams Congress govt over release of water to Telangana
Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-led government for the release of 1.24 TMC of water to Telangana from the reservoirs against the interests of the state. Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka…
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Regulatory violations in India’s pharma sector fell in 2024
New Delhi: India’s pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a sharp drop of 11 per cent in regulatory violation instances in 2024, according to a report. The regulatory violation instances which entail Official Action…