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Telangana Bandh: Schools, colleges closed on July 12
Hyderabad: Several prominent student groups came together and gave a call for a statewide closure of schools and colleges in the state on July 12 as a protest against several issues plaguing…
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SC declines Manipur Tribal Forum plea seeking Indian army protection for Kukis
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined the plea of Manipur Tribal Forum seeking protection from the Indian Army for the Kuki tribe. It would not be appropriate for the court to pass…
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Israeli parliament gives initial approval to controversial bill
Jerusalem: The Israeli parliament on Tuesday voted early in favour of a controversial bill that limits part of the Supreme Court’s powers, part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul. Netanyahu’s…
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WB panchayat polls: TMC wins 8,232 seats, BJP secures 1,714 so far
Kolkata: As the counting progresses in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress maintained its early leads in the results of panchayat polls. According to trends and results on the State Election Commission site, Trinamool…
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Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur move up in Women’s T20I batting rankings
Dubai: New Zealand star Suzie Bates returned to the top five while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made it back to the top 10 in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings, released…
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Man-animal conflict: Karnataka HC issues directions to Siddaramaiah govt
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued directions to the Siddaramaiah government in connection with initiating proper action over man-animal conflict in the state. The division bench stated that along with…
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4 more arrested in connection with Karnataka Hindu activist murder case
Mysuru: The Karnataka police on Tuesday arrested four more accused persons in connection with the murder case of a Hindu activist in the state. The accused have been identified as Anil, Shankar…
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Mega-floods: Why north India is getting that ‘sinking feeling’ this year
Mumbai: This week, several north Indian states have been clobbered by unusually heavy rainfall, flash floods and devastation, destroying homes and infrastructure and claiming over 50 lives so far. Climatologists attribute this…
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Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses as deadline nears
New Delhi: As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on Tuesday.…
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Rain fury: Mayawati says Centre should immediately come forward to help affected states
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday voiced concern over the damage and destruction caused by rains in many parts of the country, and said the Centre should immediately extend help…
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Pak: EC issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan for contempt
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top election body on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in a case of contempt. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) also issued a…
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SC holds third extension of ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra as illegal
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held as illegal the third extension granted to the Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra and curtailed his extended tenure to July 31. A bench…
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Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC extends interim bail of Ashish Mishra
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted an extension of interim bail to Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra, in connection with the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The…
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Pakistan-Russia oil deal hits roadblock
Islamabad: The all-important oil deal between Pakistan and Russia has hit a roadblock, as the two nations are unlikely to finalise a long-term supply deal. Pakistan and Russia had agreed to form…
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Andhra HC refers Amaravati R5 zone case to three-judge bench
Amaravati: A three-member bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court will hear the case relating to allotment of house sites for outsiders in Amaravati capital region. The court decided to keep aside other…
