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Israel, Hamas agree on new exchange, leaving fragile ceasefire intact
Jerusalem: Israeli and Hamas officials said Tuesday they have reached an agreement to exchange the bodies of dead hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, keeping their fragile ceasefire intact…
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Ramaswamy in fray for Ohio governor with Trump’s ‘total’ backing
Washington: Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech billionaire, is running for Governor of Ohio State and he secured US President Donald Trump’s “complete and total endorsement” right away. “Today, I am honoured to announce…
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Court to hear petition seeking permission for whitewashing of Jama Masjid
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday fixed February 27 for hearing a petition seeking permission for whitewashing and cleaning of the Jama Masjid at Sambhal. The order was passed by Justice…
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Medics say 6 babies died from cold in Gaza as displaced people shelter in tents, rubble
Deir al-Balah: At least six infants have died from hypothermia in the last two weeks in the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of people are living in tent camps and war-damaged…
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21 federal tech staffers resign rather than help Musk, DOGE slash size of govt
Washington: More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public…
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Over 100 Pakistani policemen dismissed for refusing Champions Trophy duty
Lahore: In an unprecedented move, over 100 policemen of Pakistan’s Punjab Police have been dismissed from service for refusing to perform assigned security duties during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, police…
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SC dismisses Kumaraswamy’s plea seeking quashing of proceedings in graft case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy seeking quashing of the proceedings in a corruption case relating to de-notification of two…
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Kashmiri Pandit activist demands worshipping rights at Hindu temple in PoK
Prayagraj: All India Kashmiri Samaj president Ravindra Pandit on Tuesday criticised the central government for its “indifference” towards acquiring the rights to worship at the Sharda Peeth, an ancient Hindu temple located…
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Delhi: 47-Yr-old man undergoes rare kidney transplant, now lives with five kidneys
New Delhi: A 47-year-old man has undergone a rare third kidney transplant at a private hospital here, leaving him with a total of five kidneys in his body. A surgery was performed…
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Apex Manipur tribal body reiterates Union Territory demand for Kuki-Zos
Imphal: Over a dozen tribal organisations, led by their apex body, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Tuesday once again reiterated their demand for separate administration for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the form…
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CBSE’s draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday approved draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice a year from 2026, officials said. The draft norms will now be…
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Review of trade agreement with ASEAN should not be delayed: Jaishankar
Guwahati: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the review of the trade agreement between India and ASEAN countries should not be further delayed. There has been steady growth and deepening…
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UAE supermarkets announces massive Ramzan discounts
As this year’s Ramzan approaches which is expected to begin on Friday, February 28, approximately 644 major outlets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced discounts of over 50 percent on…
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Maha scrap dealer’s shop razed after ‘pro-Pakistan’ slogans during match
Maharashtra’s Malvan Municipal Council authorities on Monday, February 24, bulldozed a shop of a Muslim scrap dealer after locals accused him of raising “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans during the India vs Pakistan Champions…
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Need coins for Ramzan charity? Beggars have got you covered
Hyderabad: With days just left for the holy month of Ramzan to commence, the demand for coins in the city has increased severalfold. Thanks to the generous donations made by the Muslims…
