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MP councillor acquitted of rape after court finds allegations false
Rajgarh: A sessions court in Rajgarh district has acquitted councillor Shafiq Ansari of rape charges, ruling that the allegations against him were false and motivated by revenge. In a landmark judgment, the…
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Two Indian expats from Kerala win Rs 59L each in Big Ticket draw
Two Indian expatriates have won a staggering 250,000 Dirhams (Rs 59,02,552) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The winners—Ramesh Dhanapalan and Rashid Puzhakara—secured their prize in the…
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DRI Hyderabad seizes 1448 smuggled Indian Flap Shell Turtles in Odisha
Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad division, on Sunday, February 23, apprehended a man for smuggling turtles in Odisha. The DRI seized 1448 Indian Flap Shell Turtles at Godipada Toll…
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Buy Shivratri pooja items from ‘pavitra’ traders: Raja Singh
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, T Raja Singh urged Hindus not to buy the articles used during Pooja rituals on Maha Shivratri from the people who eat “gau mass” (cow meat)…
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Hotel worker held for raping elderly homeless woman in Rachakonda
Hyderabad: A 25-year-old man was arrested by Yacharam police in Rachakonda for raping a 70-year-old mentally challenged homeless woman. The accused has been identified as Srisailam, a hotel worker from Mall. According…
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GHMC bill collector, other held for accepting Rs 45,000 bribe
Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) bill collector from the Ranga Reddy unit and his associate red-handed on Monday, February 24, for allegedly accepting a Rs 45,000…
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BJP leader Anurag Thakur faces backlash after viral photo with Shahid Afridi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Anurag Thakur faced significant backlash after a photograph of him with former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi during an India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai went viral. The…
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Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Sharjah extends paid parking hours
The Sharjah City Municipality announced on Monday, February 24, the extension of paid public parking hours for the month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. Parking fees will be enforced daily from 8 am…
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Three from Telangana die in accident enroute Kashi temple
Hyderabad: A tragic road accident that took place in the late hours of Sunday, February 24, near Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi claimed the lives of three Telangana natives, who were on their way…
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Exploring Hyderabad: 10 things to do and see in Begumpet
Nestled, in the heart of Hyderabad, Begumpet is a vibrant locality that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern amenities. Originally named after Basheer Unnisa Begum, the daughter of the sixth Nizam, who…
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Fire erupts at furniture warehouse in Hyderabad’s Narsingi
Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Hyderabad’s Narsingi on Monday, February 24, spreading to nearby residences and causing panic. Upon receiving information, firefighters and police responded swiftly, controlling…
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Ramzan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday, February 24, the official working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. Working hours will be reduced…
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Harassed for dowry, woman dies by suicide in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A newlywed woman died by suicide in Hyderabad’s Uppal on Sunday, February 23, due to alleged harassment for dowry by her husband. The deceased was identified as 24-year-old A Manisha, a…
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Distressed over loans, Telangana farmer ends life in Sircilla
Hyderabad: Distressed over unpaid loans, a Telangana farmer committed suicide in the early hours of Monday, February 24, in the Sircilla Assembly constituency of Telangana. The deceased farmer has been identified as…
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Amgen to invest USD 200 million in Telangana
Hyderabad: US-based pharma company AMGEN on Monday, February 24, announced it would invest USD 200 million in Telangana following the inauguration of the firm’s office in Hyderabad’s Madhapur. AMGEN’s office in Hyderabad…
