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Bangladesh working to enable its people to watch more Indian films in theatres: Minister
Kolkata: Bangladesh is working to enable its people to watch more Indian films in theatres, the country’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Muhammad Hasan Mahmud said on Thursday. Inaugurating the 5th Bangladesh Film…
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Are star series currency notes legal? Know what RBI says
New Delhi: Amid speculations at emergence of bank notes having a star (*) symbol in the number panel, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday clarified that these are the same…
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Delhi: Police conducts late-night patrolling ahead of Muharram
New Delhi: A late-night patrolling was conducted in the Jama Masjid area of old Delhi on Thursday ahead of the Muharram procession, a senior police officer said. “The patrolling is part of…
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Kishan Reddy hits out at BRS Govt for being ‘apathetic’ to rain-affected farmers
Medchal: BJP Telangana President and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday accused the state Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao of being “apathetic” to the plight of rain-affected farmers, saying that the…
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No internet services in Bihar’s Darbhanga till July 30
Patna: In a bid to maintain communal harmony in Darbhanga, the Bihar Home Department has suspended the internet services in the district from 4 p.m. on Thursday till 4 p.m. on Sunday.…
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UP school headmaster suspended for sleeping naked in front of students
Bahraich: In a shocking incident, the headmaster of a government primary school in Visheshwarganj in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich, has been suspended after he was allegedly found sleeping naked in front of students…
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BJP’s ‘Pasmanda Sneh Yatra’ postponed
Lucknow: The ‘Pasmanda Sneh Yatra’ to be launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been postponed, party sources said. The decision was taken in view of party Chief J.P. Nadda’s prior…
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MEA takes strong note of stapled visa issued to Indian sportspersons
New Delhi: India on Thursday said that it has lodged strong protest with China after some of the players were issued stapled visa, dubbing the action “unacceptable” and India reserves the right…
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Yamuna’s water level still above danger mark in Delhi
New Delhi: The Yamuna river in Delhi flowed above the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Thursday, though it started receding slowly in the evening, according to the Central Water Commission. The…
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INDIA bloc third meeting on August 25, 26 in Mumbai
New Delhi: The third meeting of the opposition parties of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will be held in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday. According to…
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Abu Dhabi draw: ‘Buy 2, get 1 free’ offer on Dh 15M Big Ticket
Abu Dhabi: The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Big Ticket Abu Dhabi is offering opportunities to 15 individuals to win two extra tickets for the…
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Venture Capital Investment declines to $77.4B: KPMG Report
New Delhi: Venture capital investment globally declined slightly to USD 77.4 billion across 7,783 deals in the June quarter as investors continued to hold back from making large mega-deals amidst uncertainties, a…
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Hyderabad: Man held for brandishing pistols in Rein Bazar
Hyderabad: One person has been arrested by the Rein Bazar Police for brandishing illegal weapons near a temple in the Old City. The police have seized two country-made weapons from his possession.…
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Condemnation motion passed in NDMC against Kejriwal
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) members on Thursday passed a condemnation motion during the council meeting against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. NDMC member Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that it…
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At least 5 killed as rains continue to wreak havoc in Telangana
Hyderabad: At least five people have been killed over the last few days in rain-related incidents as heavy downpour plummeted the state. The IMD had sounded red alert in nine districts, including…
