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Saudi Arabia: LPG cylinders banned at Haj camps
Riyadh: From Monday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) banned the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking purposes in the camps of pilgrims during the Haj season. Monday marks the…
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Russia-Ukraine war has ‘very real effect’ on African nations: S Africa President
Johannesburg: The notion that the nations on the African continent are not impacted by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is a “misconception”, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday,…
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Malicious, false: Congress on video targeting Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday accused the BJP IT cell of “sinking to new depths of desperation and dishonesty” after it released an animated video on social media targeting Rahul Gandhi. Congress…
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After Gandhi Peace Prize selection, Gita Press declines cash award
Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur-based Gita Press, which is the world’s largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, has declined the Rs one crore cash award for the Gandhi Peace Prize amid a political row…
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Congress youth wing organises photo exhibition on BJY on Rahul’s birthday
New Delhi: The Indian Youth Congress organised a photo exhibition on the Bharat Jodo Yatra on the occasion of party leader Rahul Gandhi’s birthday on Monday, according to a statement. The IYC,…
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Focus on Polavaram project’s left main canal: Andhra Pradesh CM tells officials
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday directed officials to pay attention to the left main canal of Polavaram multi-purpose irrigation project, even as he reviewed projects…
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Historic moment for Indian aviation, says IndiGo CEO on 500 planes order
New Delhi: As IndiGo placed a large order of 500 planes with Airbus, the airline’s CEO Pieter Elbers on Monday said it is a historic moment for Indian aviation and also prepares the…
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Congress questions PM’s silence on China, demands white paper on LAC situation
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday again raised the issue of the China border row and demanded a white paper on the situation prevailing along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The…
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You disrespected Bal Thackeray’s ideology for power: Maha CM attacks Uddhav
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Monday said Uddhav Thackeray discarded Bal Thackeray’s ideology to join hands with NCP and Congress. Speaking at an event organised here to…
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Hyderabad: 2 held for selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections illegally
Hyderabad: The police in Hyderabad in collaboration with the officials from drug control administration seized 288 injections of Mephentermine Sulphate being sold illegally and arrested two persons. Cyberabad Police made the arrests…
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Delhi vigilance showcauses PWD officials over Kejriwal’s house renovation
New Delhi: The Directorate of Vigilance issued showcause notices to seven PWD officials on Monday in connection with alleged “gross violations” of rules in the renovation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s…
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Haj 2023: Over 718,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah
Riyadh: Pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Haj this year have reached 718,030 until June 18, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. These are the latest figures released…
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UAE, Qatar reopen embassies after six years
After six years of strained relations, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar announced the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries by reopening embassies. The UAE embassy in Doha, Qatar’s…
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PM to visit MP on June 27; will flag off Vande Bharat trains
Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on June 27 for several programmes, including flagging off two Vande Bharat trains and taking part in the Virangana Rani Durgavati Balidan Diwas…
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Hyderabad: Man held for IT office bomb scare
Hyderabad: The Nampally Police arrested an individual who hoax-called the police claiming to have implanted bombs in the Income Tax department offices in the city. The accused, Jaini Radhakrishna had planned to…
