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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years in corruption trial
Putrajaya: Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a hefty 13.5 billion ringgit (USD 2.8 billion) in fines after being convicted Friday in his biggest corruption…
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Delhi govt considering revival of shared taxi rides to curb pollution
New Delhi: To curb air pollution, the Delhi government is considering reviving shared rides provided by ride-hailing services that were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday. The government is…
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Will not be scared, have faith in Supreme Court: Unnao rape survivor
New Delhi: The Unnao rape survivor on Friday said she will not be intimidated by the suspension of the life sentence of convict Kuldeep Sengar and asserted that she has “blind faith”…
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Delhi court grants bail to six accused in India Gate protest case
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to six protesters arrested in connection with an agitation on Kartavya Path, where slogans were allegedly raised in support of slain Maoist commander…
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HC reduces man’s death penalty in minor’s rape, murder
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has commuted a man’s death sentence for the rape and murder of a five-and-a-half-year-old girl to rigorous imprisonment for life, and acquitted his mother, observing…
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India’s rise as global power unstoppable: Andhra CM
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said India’s rise as a global power is unstoppable, provided its population, knowledge, and talent remain aligned with traditional values and national…
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Ms Rachel included in Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural committee
New York: With Zohran Mamdani set to take the Mayoral seat on January 1, his committee for the inaugural “block party” turned heads after it was revealed that Ms Rachel is one…
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Hyderabad: Twins, aged 3, die in fire accident at Kacheguda
Hyderabad: Two young boys died after a fire broke out in a house in Kacheguda’s Sundernagar in Hyderabad on Friday, December 26, after a short circuit in the AC unit, the police…
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Keralites gulped liquor worth over Rs 332 crore during Christmas
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) recorded a sharp surge in liquor sales during the Christmas week, with revenues touching a record Rs 332.62 crore, according to official figures. The Christmas…
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Students narrowly escape mishap at birthday celebration of Telangana CM’s advisor
Hyderabad: A group of school students narrowly escaped a major accident after sparks flew onto them during the birthday celebration of Telangana CM’s chief advisor, Vem Narender Reddy. The incident occurred at…
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Lord Ram, Hanuman greater than Superman and Spider Man: Naidu
Tirupati: Characters like Spider Man, Batman and Superman are imaginary, but the heroes from Indian mythology, Ram, Krishna, Hanuman and Arjuna, represent real values and ideals, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu…
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Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 6 dead, 21 wounded
Beirut: A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least six people and wounded 21 others, authorities said. Images released by Syria’s state-run…
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Hyderabad areas to face 36-hour drinking water supply disruption
Hyderabad: Residents in several parts of Hyderabad are set to experience a 36-hour disruption in the drinking water supply. The disruption is due to major repair and maintenance works being undertaken on…
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Ixigo’s Great Indian Travel Index: OTT shows boost local tourism
New Delhi: India’s popular OTT shows are doing more than driving viewership – they are putting the Northeast firmly on the travel map as flight bookings to cities like Imphal, Dimapur and…
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Sisters battling depression end life over pet dog’s illness in Lucknow
Lucknow: Two sisters battling depression and distressed over their pet dog’s illness have allegedly died by suicide after consuming phenyl at their home here, police said on Friday. The incident occurred in…
